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Kiryat Arba

Kiryat Arba: Following residents’ complaints, IDF responds to gunfire

Following an inquiry by Arutz Sheva, the IDF responded to reports of sustained gunfire from the direction of Jabal Johar toward Kiryat Arba.

Kiryat Arba: Following residents’ complaints, IDF responds to gunfire

Footage from restaurant:

Thief picks up bag of money and leaves; caught on security camera

Northern District police takes swift action after US tourist forgets a bag containing NIS 50,000 in cash at a restaurant in Kfar Tavor.

Thief picks up bag of money and leaves; caught on security camera

Ramallah:

Footage from Ramallah: Suspect arrested in major fraud case

Police investigation uncovers sophisticated fraud scheme in which a Palestinian Arab swindled dozens of Israeli citizens, amassing a total of approximately three million shekels.

Footage from Ramallah: Suspect arrested in major fraud case

Iranian Speaker threatens to attack Israel if US strikes Iran

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued threats to Israel if the US intervenes in the protests rocking the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Speaker threatens to attack Israel if US strikes Iran

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

The Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzachi Braverman, has been summoned for questioning at the Lahav 433 major crimes unit.

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

IDF cancels training for dozens of combat units

Despite the government’s approval of the defense budget, the Ground Forces have decided to freeze training for approximately 25 units, out of concern over potential future cuts.

IDF cancels training for dozens of combat units

Duvdevan soldier moderately wounded in clash with terrorists in Shechem

During IDF activity in Shechem, an IDF soldier was moderately injured as a result of shots that were fired toward the soldiers

Duvdevan soldier moderately wounded in clash with terrorists in Shechem

At Israel’s expense

At Israel’s expense: Mohammed bin Salman’s new “moderate axis"

Against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries, Saudi Arabia is accusing the United Arab Emirates of cooperating with Israel and is seeking to draw closer to Turkey.

At Israel’s expense: Mohammed bin Salman’s new “moderate axis"

Bangladesh seeks to join Gaza stabilization force

Bangladesh tells the US it wants to join the planned Gaza stabilization force as outlined in Trump’s plan for Gaza.

Bangladesh seeks to join Gaza stabilization force

Bono calls for release of arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Bono backs a campaign to free Marwan Barghouti, who is in jail in Israel for murdering Israelis in terrorist attack, citing concerns over his trial and prison conditions.

Bono calls for release of arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Synagogue and mosque hit

Winnipeg man charged after synagogue, mosque hit with hate‑related graffiti

Winnipeg man charged with 14 counts of mischief after hate‑related graffiti hit a synagogue, mosque, and other sites, as police investigate motive and consider possible hate‑crime charges.

Winnipeg man charged after synagogue, mosque hit with hate‑related graffiti

Will the US intervene?

Will the US intervene? Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

Will the US intervene? Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

'Ran must come first'

'Ran must come first': Meitar rally urges return of last hostage

Dozens gather in Meitar to demand the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage whose remains are still held in Gaza, urging leaders not to advance any agreement until he is brought home.

'Ran must come first': Meitar rally urges return of last hostage

Reports:

Reports: At least 2,000 protesters killed in Iran in 48 hours

Reports say Iran’s forces are using lethal fire on protesters nationwide, with at least 2,000 killed in the last 48 hours, amid a near-total internet blackout.

Reports: At least 2,000 protesters killed in Iran in 48 hours

US, coalition launch major strikes on ISIS across Syria

CENTCOM announces that US and partner forces carried out major strikes on ISIS across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike.

US, coalition launch major strikes on ISIS across Syria

Haaretz analyst received money from Qatar lobbyist

Former Haaretz analyst Alon Pinkas received payments from a Qatar-affiliated company, report says.

Haaretz analyst received money from Qatar lobbyist

Right-wing activist detained in Tel Aviv

Police detain two individuals in Tel Aviv, after clash involving pepper spray.

Right-wing activist detained in Tel Aviv

Lindsey Graham to Iranians: Help is on the way

US Senator Lindsey Graham promises Iranian protesters that their nightmare 'will soon end.'

Lindsey Graham to Iranians: Help is on the way

Haifa search resumes after a month of disappearance

Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit renewed intensive search efforts in the Haifa area for Ruth Pelet, a 38-year-old woman who has been missing for a month.

Haifa search resumes after a month of disappearance

Report: Israel and Hamas preparing to renew fighting

Hamas rebuilding military capabilities, including tunnel network, as it lines its coffers, trains new terrorists, and plans for war against Israel, WSJ reports.

Report: Israel and Hamas preparing to renew fighting

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

Protester climbs Iranian Embassy in London to replace Islamic Republic flag with pre-revolution flag; Tehran protester says 'hundreds' dead in the streets.

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

Watch: Dancing at a wedding - with drawn weapons

Security forces raid event hall near Maaleh Adumim, following reports of illegal weapons at an Arab wedding.

Watch: Dancing at a wedding - with drawn weapons

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: Somaliland alliance will benefit moderation in Middle East

Foreign Minister Sa'ar was interviewed on local television in Somaliland and emphasized the importance of the strategic alliance between the two countries.

Foreign Minister: Somaliland alliance will benefit moderation in Middle East

Were you asked to reset your Instagram password?

Instagram users are being requested to reset their passwords, even though they did not initiate the process.

Were you asked to reset your Instagram password?

Mamdani's surprising statement

Demonstrators call for death to the IDF, express support for Hamas, outside Queens, NY, synagogue.

Mamdani's surprising statement

In one day: Hamas terrorists violate ceasefire three times

Terrorist attempts to steal IDF weapon, others threaten troops.

In one day: Hamas terrorists violate ceasefire three times

The threatening message Israelis received

British number sends threatening English-language text message to many Israeli's phones, issuing warning.

The threatening message Israelis received

Six Israelis injured in Thailand road accident

Israelis visiting Thailand injured in minibus accident in northern Thailand, one critical.

Six Israelis injured in Thailand road accident

Hackers expose list of Mossad agents

Hacker group exposes list of alleged Mossad agents, claims they are all in contact with a single person who 'sows chaos and terror.'

Hackers expose list of Mossad agents

'Even Likud is an option'

Hostage’s mother signals political ambitions: Even Likud is an option

Einav Zangauker, mother of former hostage Matan and a leading voice for hostage families, says she’s considering entering politics, noting multiple parties have approached her.

Hostage’s mother signals political ambitions: Even Likud is an option

Netanyahu signals Israel may phase out US military aid

In an interview with The Economist, PM Netanyahu vows to secure Israel’s future, restore its global standing, fight “propaganda," reassess US aid, and confront threats from Iran.

Netanyahu signals Israel may phase out US military aid

Despite storm

Storm or not, Israelis unite for weekly Shabbat call to bring Ran Gvili home

Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for a Shabbat service honoring Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urging his immediate return and stressing that recovery cannot begin until he is home.

Storm or not, Israelis unite for weekly Shabbat call to bring Ran Gvili home

After failed projectile launch

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorists after failed projectile launch

IDF identifies senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in strikes in Gaza in the past 24 hours after a failed projectile launch toward Israel. In addition, terror infrastructure was destroyed.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorists after failed projectile launch

New details on Highway 6 murder

The Magistrate's Court extended the reservist's detention by five days, charging him with, among other offenses, obstruction of investigation proceedings and concealment of evidence.

New details on Highway 6 murder

IDF thwarts terror attack

Terror cell arrested in Hebron planned immediate terror attack, IDF reveals.

IDF thwarts terror attack

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

In first:

In first: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading on Friday

Israel's stock exchange moves from Sunday-Thursday to align with global trading.

In first: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading on Friday

Khamenei downplays anti-regime protests

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei slams US President Donald Trump on TV, makes request of his own countrymen.

Khamenei downplays anti-regime protests

IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites, rocket launchers, and other military sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers

Footage from Mount Hermon: 'Alpinists' complete unique exercises

In a series of unique training exercises under complex terrain conditions, troops from the Alpinist Unit complete operational preparations at the summit of Mount Hermon. Watch.

Footage from Mount Hermon: 'Alpinists' complete unique exercises