Incoming UTJ MK compares yeshiva students' situation to Holocaust era
Elyakim Shtark compares yeshiva students' fears of arrest at airports to restrictions on crossing borders during the Holocaust.
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Show of strength in Jerusalem
Show of strength in Jerusalem: 5,000 attend Religious Zionist Party rally
More than 5,000 activists and leading religious Zionist rabbis attend rally in Jerusalem. Smotrich warns voters against taking risks in the upcoming elections.
Israel on high alert:
Israel on high alert: Fears of pre-election escalation
Israel is monitoring Iranian missile tests and regional threats amid fears that a miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict ahead of elections in Israel and the US.
'You have until 10:00':
'You have until 10:00': Inside Netanyahu's dramatic phone call with Syria's President
New details reveal Netanyahu's reported ultimatum to Syria's President during the Druze massacre, rejecting a 48-hour delay and threatening further strikes.
Draft evaders barred from civil service jobs under new enforcement rules
Following the attorney general’s directives, the Civil Service Commission is reinstating enforcement of the ban on hiring draft-eligible individuals who have not regularized their status.
Drama at wedding:
Drama at wedding: Groom’s father collapses, is resuscitated and regains consciousness
A man in his 60s collapsed at his son’s wedding. Guests performed CPR and delivered three defibrillator shocks before MDA paramedics restored his pulse and he regained consciousness.
Ambassador Danny Danon:
Amb. Danon warns Hezbollah and Iran: 'Do not attempt to exploit Israel’s election period'
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, issues a direct warning to Hezbollah and Iran: 'Anyone who dares to attack us will face a devastating response.'
Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood terrorist's execution
President Donald Trump announces that Nidal Hasan's execution will proceed by firing squad, but will not be broadcast to the public. Victims' immediate families will be permitted to attend.
More than 25 years later:
More than 25 years later: Second 9/11 victim identified through new DNA technology
New York City officials have identified another victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks using advanced genetic genealogy, bringing the total number of identified victims to 1,655.
IDF and ISA:
IDF and ISA eliminated two Gaza terrorists involved in weapons smuggling
IDF and ISA eliminated two terrorists who facilitated the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into Gaza.
McDonalds:
B'Tsalmo urges Wiz founder to open McDonald's branches in Judea and Samaria
B'Tsalmo calls on Assaf Rappaport, who is in advanced talks to acquire the McDonald's Israel franchise, to end the chain's longstanding absence from Judea and Samaria.
Letter by Sinwar's son:
'I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews': IDF reveals letter written by Sinwar's son
Two years after Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF reveals a letter from his 10-year-old son expressing longing for his father and a desire to shoot Jews.
Ayelet Shaked:
Ayelet Shaked recalls meeting religious Israelis: 'I enjoyed observing Shabbat'
Former minister Ayelet Shaked shared a nostalgic post recalling how she used to spend Shabbat weekends before the elections visiting various synagogues. 'Those were better days,' she wrote.
Bound for Attacks on IDF
Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives: 'Bound for Attacks on IDF'
Hezbollah admits explosives seized in Lebanon belonged to the group, claiming they were intended for attacks on Israeli forces and demanding their return.
Two killed in Houthi missile attack on Yemeni government headquarters
Five explosions reported at the presidential palace in Aden. Prime Minister and cabinet ministers unharmed, while two guards were killed and six others injured.
Unusual drama unfolds at Jerusalem funeral when deceased appears to move
Jerusalem funeral takes unusual turn when relatives spot what they believe was movement from the deceased, prompting an emergency medical response.
Israel leads top European economies in 2026 growth forecast
Israel's economy is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, the highest rate among countries classified by the IMF as Advanced Europe, ahead of Malta at 4.2% and Denmark at 3.7%.
53,000 doctors by 2035:
Health Ministry unveils long-term plan to address Israel’s shortage of medical specialists
A Health Ministry report projects the number of doctors in Israel will surge from approximately 37,000 to 53,000 within a decade, while the number of specialists will rise from about 20,300 to 32,000.
Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas within 18 months of becoming PM
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot pledges to end Hamas rule in Gaza, dismantle its military wing within 18 months if elected Prime Minister, drawing sharp criticism from Likud and Amcha Yisrael.
Matan Kahana: 'Settler violence' is a despicable term
Former MK Matan Kahana condemns term 'settler violence' as unfair attack on entire community, calls for tough crackdown on nationalist crime in Judea and Samaria.
Researcher sounds alarm on PA persecution of Christians
A Christian researcher says Christians living under Palestinian Authority rule face intimidation, religious restrictions, and economic pressure.
ADL:
ADL: Wikipedia fails to fix distortions on Israel, Hamas, and Oct. 7
New ADL Center for Technology and Society research finds 19 active accounts shaping framing on Israel, Hamas and October 7; biased editing has gone quiet, not away.
Herzog at Azerbaijan summit: 'Peace cannot exist with terror'
Addressing Asian leaders in Baku, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls for expanded regional cooperation and peace, warning terrorism and boycotts undermine efforts to build lasting partnerships.
Police reveal cause of deadly explosion that killed 9-year-old boy
Police rule out foul play in Beitar Illit explosion that killed nine-year-old Eliyahu Azriel; investigators suspect dangerous play triggered blast.
Obama claims Israel takes land from Palestinians
Former US President Barack Obama criticized the Israeli government over its handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Israel cannot build long-term security on its military and technological superiority.
Herzog flies over Turkey despite ban, Turkish delegation walks out
Report claims President Isaac Herzog flew through Turkish airspace without Ankara's knowledge, Turkish and Iranian delegates walk out during his speech at Baku summit.
IDF destroys Hamas tunnel crossing Gaza's Yellow Line
IDF troops destroy 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel crossing Yellow Line in Gaza, uncovering underground rooms intended for terrorists.
Weeks before Oct. 7:
Report: Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake' weeks before Oct. 7
A mediator who met with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in September 2023 says he relayed a direct warning to Israeli security officials, but neither he nor the authorities anticipated the scale of the October 7 massacre.
Israel's weather takes a wild turn: Stormy weekend ahead
Israel braces for sharp drop in temperatures, strong winds, and possible haze as rain spreads across the country Friday, with isolated thunderstorms and showers continuing over weekend.
Suspect arrested for attack near historic Indian synagogue
Indian police have arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of setting fire to a compound adjacent to the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Kochi, India.
Two suspects arrested after grenade attack in Elad
Two residents of Elad in their 20s and 30s have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a grenade attack targeting the home of the city's director-general and the arson of a vehicle belonging to the mayor's chief of staff.
Death toll from Intel explosion rises to two
Death toll from explosion at Intel's Kiryat Gat plant rises to two after 49-year-old worker dies of his injuries; additional worker remains hospitalized.
IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon
Hezbollah launched three reconnaissance drones into southern Lebanon's security zone over the past two weeks, IAF failed to intercept two of them but withheld details from the public, Galei Zahal report says.
US veterans oppose live streaming shooter execution
A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals and other senior military officers is urging the Trump administration to cancel plans to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan live.
Ger hasidim threaten election boycott to block rival candidate
Ger hasidim instructed to suspend election activities, raising fears United Torah Judaism could lose two Knesset seats.
US considering using MOAB on Iran
CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.
Turkish police raid opposition TV channel, arrest 11
Turkish police raid Halk TV, the country's most-watched news channel, suspend broadcasts and detain 11 people in a widening crackdown on opposition media.
Heated on-air clash between Yinon Magal and Gadi Eisenkot
Magal challenges Eisenkot over his opposition to dismantling the Palestinian Authority, accusing him of paving the way for a Palestinian state by opposing construction in E1.
Despite talks
Iran's parliament speaker calls for war readiness despite negotiations with US
Iran's parliament speaker urges military readiness despite US negotiations, as Trump threatens further action and Tehran demands concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Kamala Harris:
Kamala Harris: Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough
Former US Vice President criticizes the Biden and Trump administrations over Israel's Gaza operations, saying Washington should have used its leverage more forcefully.
