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Arad: Public building vandalized in city conflict

Tensions rise in the southern city of Arad after municipality allows Gur hasidic community to temporarily use community center property for preschool.

Arad: Public building vandalized in city conflict

Report of a shrapnel landing in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter

Eight waves of Iranian rockets struck across Israel this morning, with debris from interceptions hitting Rehovot and Haifa’s port, as well as the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem.

Report of a shrapnel landing in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter

Or Elihai named as Israeli killed in Sinai accident

Or Elihai Marciano, 29, named as Breslov hasid killed earlier this week in a traffic accident in Sinai, Egypt.

Or Elihai named as Israeli killed in Sinai accident

Belzer Rebbe warns against complacency

Belzer Rebbe warns against complacency, urges followers to enter protected spaces whenever there is a siren - even if they are studying Torah.

Belzer Rebbe warns against complacency

Israel confirms: IRGC spokesperson eliminated

IRGC spokesperson eliminated in Israeli strike, just days after poking fun at Israel on TV.

Israel confirms: IRGC spokesperson eliminated

Smotrich reveals: Minister Strock flew to save her daughter

In meeting with northern leaders, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals details on Settlement Minister Orit Strock's personal trials.

Smotrich reveals: Minister Strock flew to save her daughter

New poll shows: Left-wing union won't help

New Maariv poll shows Likud gaining support, widening gap between itself and second-largest party.

New poll shows: Left-wing union won't help

Trump administration fast-tracks $8.4B arms deal to Gulf allies

Trump administration bypasses Congress to fast-track $8.4B in arms sales to the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, citing an emergency over Iran’s threats.

Trump administration fast-tracks $8.4B arms deal to Gulf allies

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu leads, but neither bloc has a majority

Channel 12 News poll shows a boost for Likud to 28 seats, but once again, neither bloc manages to secure the majority needed to form a government.

Poll: Netanyahu leads, but neither bloc has a majority

EU calls for moratorium on strikes in the Middle East

EU leaders call for a moratorium on attacks on energy and water facilities in the Middle East and press for maximum restraint.

EU calls for moratorium on strikes in the Middle East

Five sirens in one hour:

Five sirens in one hour: Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Five sirens activated within an hour following missile launches from Iran. Damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata, but no injuries.

Five sirens in one hour: Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Mossad chief: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is possible

TV report: Mossad chief David Barnea presented an assessment to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that toppling the Ayatollah regime is an achievable goal.

Mossad chief: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is possible

UAE dismantles Hezbollah-Iran terror network

UAE authorities dismantle a Hezbollah-Iran backed terror network, citing money laundering and national security threats.

UAE dismantles Hezbollah-Iran terror network

Suspected ramming attack in Binyamin region

Young man and young woman from the community of Neve Tzuf injured after being hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle on Route 465. Dispute over whether this was an accident or a deliberate attack.

Suspected ramming attack in Binyamin region

When sacrifice becomes intimacy

Reflections on the unifying secret of the Jewish people, on the shrunken letter that teaches us humility, and on the heroism that is revealed precisely in the 'valley of the shadow of death.'

When sacrifice becomes intimacy

130 targets hit

130 targets hit: IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

IDF strikes over 130 Iranian targets, including missiles and UAVs, in order to weaken Iran's defenses and missile capabilities.

130 targets hit: IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

Agent Qaani strikes again

Agent Qaani strikes again: Who is killing all the Iranian officials?

An AI-generated video depicting IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani as a regime agent has fueled online rumors about his disappearance.

Agent Qaani strikes again: Who is killing all the Iranian officials?

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Israel's Foreign Ministry says 'Iranian drones are attacking civilians in Europe and in the Middle East' after a drone damaged a synagogue in Odessa.

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Disturbing:

Disturbing: Iran executes young wrestler

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestling competitor, among three executed by regime; rights groups say teen athlete was tortured and denied fair trial.

Disturbing: Iran executes young wrestler

Schools to reopen

IDF eases restrictions in multiple regions starting Sunday

IDF announces expanded 'partial activity' guidelines in multiple regions, allowing schools, workplaces and limited gatherings under protection rules.

IDF eases restrictions in multiple regions starting Sunday

Why aren’t sirens activated immediately after launch?

Report says Israel could extend missile warning times, as questions mount after civilians failed to reach shelters during deadly attacks.

Why aren’t sirens activated immediately after launch?

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an update to the media on the ongoing war with Iran, says that he is "proud" of Israelis' resilience in the war.

Netanyahu: 'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Tragedy in Haifa during siren: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Haifa during a siren. The driver fled the scene and the police have opened an investigation.

Tragedy in Haifa during siren: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Watch:

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

In two separate incidents, IDF forces identified armed Hamas terrorists approaching troops and worked to eliminate the threat.

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

'Miracle I survived'

Arab mob attacks Jewish shepherd in Binyamin: ''A miracle I survived'

Dozens of rioters attacked a Jewish shepherd in Binyamin, leaving him wounded, as troops arrived and suspects reportedly stole part of his flock.

Arab mob attacks Jewish shepherd in Binyamin: ''A miracle I survived'

What war?

What war? Israel still among world's happiest nations

The World Happiness Index has been published, and despite the war, Israel ranks eighth on the list.

What war? Israel still among world's happiest nations

Israeli news anchor signs off by giving thanks to G-d

Israel's Channel 14 anchor Maggie Tabibi signed off the nightly news edition by mentioning the start of the Jewish month of Nissan, and thanking G-d by quoting Psalms.

Israeli news anchor signs off by giving thanks to G-d

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

A senior Air Force official reveals the numbers behind the multi-scene campaign: an unprecedented flight rate, the destruction of 85% of Iranian air defense and detection systems.

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

Haredi rioters use babies as 'human shields' in Jerusalem

Riots broke out as haredi extremists attempted to prevent work on the Jerusalem light rail. Three police officers were wounded, including one who was bitten by a rioter.

Haredi rioters use babies as 'human shields' in Jerusalem

Kiryat Shmona:

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike in Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah missile scores direct hit on building in Kiryat Shmona. Man in his 60s seriously injured with abdominal trauma, woman in her 70s sustained moderate abdominal injuries.

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike in Kiryat Shmona

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Many firefighters were called to the scene and worked for many hours to extinguish the fire. Several Torah scrolls in the house were also completely destroyed in the fire.

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Iranian barrage:

Missile fragments strike Haifa oil refinery, bay area without power

Fragments from an intercepted missile hit the Baza oil refinery in Haifa.

Missile fragments strike Haifa oil refinery, bay area without power

Study:

Study finds sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

A Policy Exchange study found British Muslims oppose strikes on Iran at far higher rates than the general public, alongside wider gaps on global issues.

Study finds sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry: 'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

Israel dismisses the EU's demand it end its military operations against Hezbollah while Hezbollah continues attacking Israel as "blind."

Foreign Ministry: 'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship to rejuvenate historic Black-Jewish alliance.

New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida injured in an Israeli strike while filming anti-Israel content in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

Poll:

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Poll shows overwhelming Republican support for Trump’s Iran campaign, with voters favoring him over Tucker Carlson.

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Pete Hegseth's promise

In a press briefing, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US is 'decisively' winning the war, operations progressing 'on track.'

Pete Hegseth's promise

'They died for you, son'

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son

US Secretary of War ends press briefing on Operation Epic Fury in Iran, sharing a conversation with his 13-year-old son. Watch.

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son