IDF honors US air defense battery for wartime service
IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir presented a certificate of appreciation to a US air defense battery for its contribution to Israel's defense during the war.
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Bodycam footage:
Bodycam footage: Troops arrest Arabs who assaulted hassidim
Duvdevan Unit soldiers raid Mukhmas, arresting Arabs who assaulted and chased Breslov hassidim who entered the village while fleeing police.
Smotrich looks to war-era figure Rabbi Avi Zarbiv ahead of election
Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.
Poll:
Poll: Close race at the top, opposition supporters more likely to vote
Maariv poll puts Likud in the lead with 21, closely followed by Yashar and Together. 80% of those who support opposition parties plan to vote, while only 72% of coalition supporters do.
Record Crowd:
Record Crowd: 140,000 people at the tomb of the ‘Or HaChaim’
A record crowd of more than 140,000 worshippers visited the Mount of Olives over the weekend to mark the passing of the Or HaChaim.
Syrian FM:
Damascus signals willingness for Hezbollah talks if in Syria's national interest
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visits Beirut, clarifying Damascus' conditional openness to engaging directly with Hezbollah.
Fulfills settlement
Columbia fulfills Trump admin settlement, naming new Jewish life liaison
Columbia University names Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin as its Jewish life liaison, satisfying a federal deal that salvaged $400 million in research grants.
New terrorist law
Florida blacklists CAIR, Antifa, and Muslim Brotherhood under new terrorist law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis labels CAIR, Antifa, and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, prompting an immediate federal lawsuit from CAIR.
'Lawless and illegitimate'
'Lawless and illegitimate': Trump admin rejects ICC jurisdiction over US citizens
Acting AG Todd Blanche notifies the International Criminal Court that the US will halt all extradition support and probe cooperation, slamming its operations.
Blames pro-Israel donors
Tucker Carlson targets pro-Israel donors, vowing to build anti-war third party
Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a third party after abandoning his support for Donald Trump, accuses pro-Israel donors of pushing the US into war with Iran.
Denies antisemitism
Montreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitism
20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Montreal synagogue faces sentencing, claiming drug dependency - not hatred - motivated the hired attack.
Trump:
Trump: Iran agreed to 'just about everything we need'
President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.
Greece investigating anti-Israel march
Greek police launch an official investigation following a march by extremist pro-Palestinian Arab activists in Thessaloniki.
Report:
Report: US suspected Israel plotted to kill Iranian negotiators
The New York Times reports that Washington discovered an Israeli plot targeting Iran's top peace negotiators, prompting covert regional warnings to protect fragile ceasefire talks.
Released hostage:
Rom Braslavski: '1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'
Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.
IDF warns:
IDF warns Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support
Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.
Amb. Yechiel Leiter:
Amb. Yechiel Leiter: 'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'
'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.
US Envoy warns UN:
US Envoy warns UN: ‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’
The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'
Anti-Israel organization:
Uri Zaki attacks B’Tzelem: 'A disgrace, the organization has become anti-Israeli'
Uri Zaki, former chair of Meretz’s executive committee, says he is ashamed to have been associated with B’Tzelem in the past, 'the organization has radicalized and is currently acting against Israel.'
Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion: Arab attacks Jewish resident, suspect arrested
A Palestinian Arab fled in an Israeli-registered vehicle after assaulting a Jew at the Keren Farm near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'
Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.
Southern Lebanon:
IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel in southern Lebanon
IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.
Samaria:
Undercover unit raids arms deal and arrests two suspects
Aerial footage shows staged arms deal, raid by Jerusalem Border Police undercover unit, and arrest of two suspects, during which officers seize two improvised 'Carlo' submachine guns.
1,000 Days Since 10/7:
1,000 Days Since 10/7: President Herzog meets with massacre survivors
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal host members of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, together with the mother of Sergeant Yaron Zohar z"l, who was killed defending the kibbutz.
Armenian Genocide:
Azerbaijan's Jewish community leaders warn Knesset: 'Do not recognize Armenian genocide'
Azerbaijan's Jewish community leaders urge Knesset members not to support recognition of Armenian genocide, warning such a move could harm relations with Baku while a peace agreement with Armenia is close.
Seven killed in central Damascus explosion
Syrian media are reporting an explosion in a cafe near the Palace of Justice in central Damascus, Syria. Initial reports tell of numerous casualties at the scene.
Chief Rabbinate Council blocks Tzohar kashrut certification
The Chief Rabbinate Council said it does not approve Tzohar's kashrut certification license, arguing the required legal process was not followed.
Chief Rabbinate approves Tzohar as a kosher certification body
Following a lengthy legal process, the Israeli Chief Rabbinate granted the Tzohar Kashrut Agency an official license to operate as a kosher certification body.
Terrifying:
Attempted kidnapping thwarted in Petah Tikva
Man arrested after attempting to kidnap 11-year-old girl from crosswalk.
Moshe Gelinsky, 7, killed by bus in Modiin Ilit
Moshe Gelinsky, 7, was killed today (Thursday) by a bus in Modi’in Illit. MDA crews that arrived at the scene on Rabbi Akiva Street pronounced him dead at the scene.
Watch: Moving blessing at captivity survivor's henna
Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen celebrates henna together with fiancee Ziv Abud.
Haskel urges Lebanon: End ban on contact with Israelis
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel responds to Lebanon agreement, says first step before normalization with Lebanon needs to be decriminalizing ties with Israel.
Drama: Suspected kidnapping ends in miracle
IDF forces rush to village following reports of vehicle attacked and concerns for passengers' lives.
Watch:
Watch: Axe attack attempt sparks calls for immediate arrest
A Jewish resident narrowly escaped injury after an alleged axe attack in Jerusalem’s Old City. The suspect remains at large, prompting legal demands for his immediate arrest and prosecution
1,000 days since massacre:
1,000 days since massacre: Police and protesters clash near Knesset
Anti-government protesters mark 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with demonstrations around the country, attempting to block roads and disrupt routine.
RFK Jr rejects accusations of Israeli genocide
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary dismisses genocide accusations, arguing that the Middle East's true victims have been its disappearing Jewish and Christian communities.
In her memory:
Family of murdered Border Police captain dedicates mikveh in her memory
Family of Border Police Capt. Kim Dukarker, who was murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, inaugurates new mikveh in Beit Hashmonai on what would have been her 25th birthday.
1,000 days since Oct. 7 massacre:
Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection
Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon urges international community to take a firm stand against terrorism, accuses UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas.
Demands nation cut ties
US diplomat brands UNRWA a 'subsidiary of Hamas', demands nations cut all ties
At a UN pledging conference, US envoy Jeff Bartos demands nations stop funding UNRWA over Hamas ties.
Leaked audio reveals:
Leaked dispatch audio reveals McConnell was unresponsive before hospital stay
Leaked emergency responder audio reveals Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his home last month, raising fresh questions about his ongoing absence.
