After 1,000 Days of Duty
After Nearly 1,000 Days of Reserve Duty, Nati Is Fighting to Save His Home
He repeatedly left his family and business behind to defend Israel. Now, after sacrificing nearly everything, he needs help protecting what remains.
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Saudis strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane from landing
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces reportedly targeted the runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport after an Iranian aircraft attempted to land in the capital. The Houthis accused Riyadh of aggression and vowed retaliation.
UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization
British government designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and two other groups over alleged threats, intimidation, and hostile activity in the UK and Europe.
Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad
Former Mossad chief David Barnea met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2024 for secret discussions, The New York Times reports.
Minister Gamliel's husband reveals classified information
Gila Gamliel's husband reveals her security was suddenly reinforced, sparking speculation and claims that the disclosure violated censorship rules.
State backtracks:
State backtracks: Indictment against Tzav 9 leader canceled
State Prosecutor's Office announces withdrawal of indictment filed against Tzav 9 activist Reut Ben Haim, who blocked humanitarian aid trucks transferring goods to Hamas.
Journalist warns: IDF chief still holds unused card
Journalist Doron Kadosh responds to IDF's manpower crisis, calling on Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to give a press conference.
NBN welcomes inaugural cohort of Zionist Education Initiative fellows to Israel
Twelve leading Jewish educators from across North America begin immersive fellowship designed to strengthen Israel education.
Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza
UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.
Gur hasid arrested as concerns of mass protests grow
Gur hasid Moshe Reuven Verdiger arrested while awaiting official approval of military exemption request, plans for possible protests not yet known.
Report:
Report: Haredi draft dodger denied tefillin for 3 days in jail
Detention facility staff refused to accept the pair of tefillin that a detainee's family brought for him after it was instructed to do so by the military.
Undercover operation targets illegal taxi network in Jerusalem
Undercover police operation at Shuafat Crossing leads to arrest of five Jerusalem residents suspected of operating an illegal paid transportation network.
Massive operation:
Bedouin agent brings down weapons smuggling network in massive operation
Undercover operation led by Lahav 433's first-ever undercover Bedouin agent leads to arrest of dozens of suspected arms and drug traffickers, along with major crime figures.
Rare Second Temple finds unearthed at Shiloh
Magnificent ritual bath, purple-dye shell, and pottery from the Second Temple Period discovered at Ancient Shiloh.
'Israel has lost a true friend'
Alan Dershowitz pays tribute to Lindsey Graham: 'Israel has lost a true friend'
The legal scholar reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late senator, praising Graham's unwavering support for Israel and warning of the erosion of bipartisan backing in Washington.
Pub fire in Bangkok leaves dozens dead
At least 27 people were killed after a fire tore through a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, early Monday morning, officials said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
911 Dispatch Call Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments
Medics were called to Senator Lindsey Graham’s Washington, DC, home over reports of an individual suffering from chest pains, and then a reported heart attack, shortly before his sudden death.
"I feel good, I'm tired"
Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death
In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. "He said: I feel good, but I'm tired"
Lindsey Graham's cause of death said to be torn aorta
The senator's office said preliminary findings determined he died from an aortic dissection caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
German parliament advances bill criminalizing denial of Israel’s right to exist
Germany’s upper house advances landmark legislation making the denial of Israel’s right to exist punishable by up to five years in prison.
Fourth time this week
Fourth time this week: US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran
CENTCOM completes a new wave of precision strikes on Iranian military sites to protect the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."
‘A steadfast friend’
‘A steadfast friend’: Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Major Jewish organizations across the US issue statements mourning the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, praising his steadfast support for Israel.
Amid antisemitism wave
UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods amid antisemitism wave
Britain commits over £250 million across three years to deploy hundreds of additional police officers to safeguard Jewish neighborhoods and institutions.
'War crimes'
Tehran denounces US strikes as ‘war crimes’, claims they violate MoU
Tehran accuses the US of committing war crimes and breaking the peace agreement with recent strikes, launched in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
Graham’s final mission:
Graham’s final diplomatic mission: Brokering peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel
Axios reveals that in his final weeks, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham worked on an ambitious diplomatic effort to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Poll:
Poll: Ofer Winter below threshold, Edelstein passes
A new party led by Erdan, Shaked, and Edelstein is projected to draw seats away from Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Smotrich, Ben Gvir, and Liberman.
Fall and pneumonia
Mitch McConnell breaks silence on hospitalization, cites fall and pneumonia
Sen. Mitch McConnell reveals a recent fall and mild pneumonia caused his multi-week hospitalization, adding that he is recovering at a rehabilitation facility.
'Leave our country now’
'Leave our country now’: Chana Boteach lambastes blogger Clavicular in Israel
IDF veteran and Tel Aviv entrepreneur Chana Boteach confronts influencer Clavicular at a kosher restaurant, demanding he leave Israel over his past antisemitic and misogynistic behavior.
Assassination or Heart Attack?
Assassination or heart attack? Social media fuels speculation over Sen. Graham's death
Social media users have linked threats from Iran to the senator's sudden death, but there is currently no evidence he was assassinated, and reports indicate he most likely died of a heart attack.
Broken heart:
Broken heart: Soldier Eytan Yisrael Kantman from Neria passes away
Eytan Yisrael Kantman, the son of Benaya and Naama, grew up in Beit El and lived in Neria. He completed his studies in computer science through the academic reserve program and served as a professional officer.
Goldmining in Ethiopia:
Goldmining in Ethiopia: Businessman arrested in probe into alleged NIS 200 million fraud
Israel Securities Authority launches criminal probe into haredi businessman Haim Leib Kaplan over alleged NIS 200 million fundraising scheme.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Man drowned in Ashdod; his son and father-in-law were murdered on October 7
Vladimir Logvinenko (60), a hearing-impaired man who fled the war in Ukraine with his family, drowned to death in Ashdod. His son and father-in-law were murdered during the Hamas massacre on October 7.
Jewish doctor in Sweden fired for complaints about antisemitism
A Jewish physician in Sweden says he was verbally attacked by a colleague over the war in Gaza and soon afterward lost his consulting position.
Lithuania:
Lithuania: Man spits on Israeli haredim, was arrested - and released
Blogger attacked Israeli haredim and documented himself in disturbing antisemitic incident in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Caitlyn Jenner supports Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Former Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner responded to the latest developments regarding Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s major defamation lawsuit with a hotel in Miami.
Givat Ze'ev declared the fifth city in Judea and Samaria
The Central Command chief today signed an order granting it the status of City instead of town, the fifth time ever such a declaration has been granted in Judea and Samaria.
Australia:
Australia: Disturbing investigation reveals antisemitism in hospitals
Australian magazine presents dozens of testimonies from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff who claim that an antisemitic atmosphere has developed within Australia's healthcare system since October 7, affecting Jewish patients as well.
JPPI Poll:
JPPI Poll: Almost 50% of Israelis support tightened sanctions to promote haredi enlistment
A new JPPI survey finds that about half of Israelis support tougher sanctions to encourage Haredi enlistment, while roughly a third are lenient toward protest roadblocks in the name of equal enforcement.
Summer heat to build across Israel
Temperatures expected to climb, bringing heavier heat stress across much of the country.
Watch: Riots as MK Succot visits Rahat
Dozens of Rahat residents attempted to block MK Tzvi Succot from visiting area during parliamentary oversight tour.
