Court orders activist to pay over 'poisoned wells' post
Israeli court orders left-wing activist Boaz Drori to pay damages for falsely portraying a teenage shepherd as a settler 'polluting Palestinian wells.'
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Former classified unit reservist accused of spying for Iran
A former IDF soldier who served in a classified unit during both his mandatory and reserve service has been accused of spying for Iran.
Suspect arrested over assault in Huwara while wearing IDF uniform
Police announced Wednesday that they have arrested the suspect seen in widely circulated footage allegedly assaulting a Palestinian in Huwara.
Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque
IDF destroys multiple Hamas weapons depots in central and northern Gaza, including one hidden inside a mosque.
'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews
New Jewish Chronicle investigation indicates Iran's shrinking Jewish community facing intimidation, arrests, vandalism, economic persecution.
IDF announces second soldier suicide in days
Female Bardalas Battalion soldier dies by suicide at southern Israel base, marking second such tragedy in a single week.
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Watch: Herzl’s grandparents to be reburied in Israel after 77 years
Seventy-seven years after Theodor Herzl was buried on Mount Herzl, the remains of his grandparents have been brought from Serbia to Israel for a state burial alongside the Zionist visionary.
World Mizrachi: Enough words, it's time to act
Citing surge in deadly antisemitism worldwide, World Mizrachi urges Israel to protect Jews abroad, strengthen Jewish identity, and throw open gates for immigration.
Watch: Mortally wounded hero kept fighting, took down terrorists
Video and witness accounts indicate Benayahu Melet continued engaging the terrorists after being critically wounded, striking multiple attackers as he fought to save others.
Court petition challenges pool policy in Beit Shemesh
Residents are challenging Beit Shemesh's decision to operate the new Neve Shamir country club with full gender separation, arguing it breaks promises made when the neighborhood was developed.
Iran rejects Hormuz deal, enrages US mediators
Iran rejected an Omani proposal to share control of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, angering mediators, Wall Street Journal report says.
Police seize alleged stolen IDF missile in central Israel
Israel Police and Border Police forces uncovered multiple weapons caches during operations in Kafr Qassem and Kafr Qara this week, seizing a large cache of weapons and ammunition while arresting five suspects.
IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon
IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.
Haredi enlistment rises sharply following growing enforcement
The number of haredi recruits joining the IDF has risen steadily in recent years, with annual increases of more than 1,000 recruits.
Reuters report:
Reuters report: Iran set to receive hundreds of shoulder-fired missiles from China
Iran expected to receive first shipment of hundreds of shoulder-fired air defense missiles from China in the coming weeks, Reuters reports.
Watch: Torah scroll dedicated at IDF 'Keter Hahermon' outpost
In moving ceremony, IDF soldiers stationed some 40 kilometers inside Syrian territory dance and sing, welcoming new Torah scroll to their remote outpost. 'Through the unity of Israel, we will prevail.'
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Report: 2025 marks deadliest year for diaspora in decades
A new report has found that 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel due to antisemitic attacks in more than three decades.
Netanyahu weighs digital primaries for Likud
The Prime Minister is considering shifting Likud to a digital voting system for its primaries. The idea follows his favorable impression of the online primary held by The Democrats party.
Houston man faces 15 years after admitting to supporting ISIS
A 30-year-old Houston man faces up to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines after pleading guilty to concealing material support for ISIS and lying to police.
After missile fire on Jordan
US and Saudi forces strike Iranian proxies after IRGC launches missiles at Jordan base
US and Saudi forces strike Iranian-aligned targets in Iraq, after American defenses intercept IRGC ballistic missiles launched at a base in Jordan.
US welcomes decision
Chad initiates ICC withdrawal, US welcomes decision
Chad initiates its exit from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of anti-African bias, a move welcomed by US officials amid pushback against the court.
US rejects 'unreasonable' Iranian demands for tolls in Hormuz
US official says Iran's "unreasonable demands" were rejected by Oman and the US, affirming no tolls or fees will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu on Trump:
Netanyahu: Those looking for cracks in US relations will find a 'wall of granite'
In a Fox News interview following his White House visit, PM Netanyahu praises his meeting with President Trump, stressing their shared resolve against a nuclear Iran.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 vote as the agency undergoes significant staff cuts.
AI blunder:
AI blunder: Canadian politician reads chatbot prompts during speech
Watch: Politician in New Brunswick, Canada, reads out AI prompts three separate times during a legislative assembly speech.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Suspect detained for transferring hundreds of thousands to ISIS
Lebanese authorities arrest a suspect who stole $400,000 from his father to finance ISIS operations, uncovering a cross-border terror funding cell.
Supreme Court boycott? Closed-door consultations revealed
Following discussions between Ministers, Shas leader Deri, and Cabinet Secretary Fuchs, the government decided to boycott Supreme Court hearings on petitions against Arrests and Communications Laws.
Sean Hannity:
Sean Hannity: Lindsey Graham loved peace, Israel, & Benjamin Netanyahu
Sean Hannity honored Lindsey Graham as a staunch Israel supporter and peace advocate, rejecting claims that the late senator was a warmonger.
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Watch: Funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham
The funeral service of Israel-supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham is held at Washington National Cathedral. 'Desperately wanted peace in the Middle East.'
Qatar attacks, Bennett fires back: 'You won't buy me with money'
A heated exchange of accusations erupted between Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett and the Qatari authorities, who accused him of 'spreading false information for political purposes.'
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Report: Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials
Iran is reportedly seeking to attack both current and former officials in an effort to achieve a psychological victory over Israel.
High Court freezes law barring arrest of draft dodgers
The High Court of Justice issued an interim order suspending the implementation of the law freezing the arrest of draft dodgers.
Southern Gaza:
Southern Gaza | Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated
The Israeli Air Force eliminated a terrorist who served as a platoon commander in Palestinian Islamic Jihad and commanded the abduction of Israelis on October 7th.
Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting
Trump took a dig at Netanyahu, saying he did not need his updates on Iran and made it clear that he would prefer an agreement to war at this stage.
'Don't believe the media'
Ben Gvir and Smotrich embrace on stage: 'Don't believe the media'
After his interview at the Channel 14 conference, Itamar Ben Gvir was joined on stage by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, where the two embraced and insisted there was no rivalry between them.
Mall, bridge collapse
Mall, bridge collapse: Dead and trapped after powerful earthquake in Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southwest of Japan led to the collapse of a floor at a local shopping mall. A large number of deaths and trapped people were reported
Mansour Abbas refuses to condemn Hamas
In response to the question of whether Hamas is a terrorist organization that should be destroyed, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas replied, 'I don't want to give you a straight answer.'
After manhunt, police arrest suspect in Benyahu Razi murder
Avior Sasson, the primary suspect in the murder of Benyahu Razi, was arrested today.
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Watch: Liberman vs Gush Etzion governor in memory of soldier
Residents and public officials, including MK Avigdor Liberman and Gush Etzion Regional Council head Yaron Rosenthal, gathered in Nokedim for a soccer tournament commemorating fallen soldier Naveh Leshem.
Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran
Reuters reports Gulf states support Oman's proposal for a joint mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary user fees.
