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Significant earthquake strikes northern California

Thousands lose power after earthquake strikes the Redwood Valley area.

Significant earthquake strikes northern California

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Watch: Violent clashes between haredim and secular activists in Arad

Clashes broke out when secular activists prevented the departure of the haredi protest convoy towards from.

Watch: Violent clashes between haredim and secular activists in Arad

Arms dealer whose weapons were used in attacks eliminated

Arms dealer Mohamed Zayed eliminated after attacking the soldiers who came to arrest him.

Arms dealer whose weapons were used in attacks eliminated

Traffic and confrontations amid Haredi protest convoy

Convoys departed from 19 haredi population centers under police coordination, with reports of heavy traffic and violent incidents, despite organizers' urging orderly and lawful protest.

Traffic and confrontations amid Haredi protest convoy

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

British yeshiva student killed in car accident in Moldova

A British Jew who was studying in Israel was pronounced dead after his car flipped over into a ravine in Chișinău.

British yeshiva student killed in car accident in Moldova

Unimpressed by threats

Unimpressed by threats: Ben Gvir sends firm message to Bedouin community

Ben Gvir addressed enforcement policy against illegal structures at the Local Government Conference ahead of tomorrow's Bedouin demonstration, declaring that the policy will continue.

Unimpressed by threats: Ben Gvir sends firm message to Bedouin community

Leaders and experts warn:

Leaders and experts: Belgium risks setting a dangerous precedent for religious freedom

The European Jewish Association warned Belgium's case against ritual circumcision could set a precedent affecting religious freedom across Europe.

Leaders and experts: Belgium risks setting a dangerous precedent for religious freedom

Reuters:

Reuters: ICC panel recommends ousting Prosecutor Karim Khan

An ICC oversight body recommended removing Prosecutor Karim Khan after finding he committed serious misconduct.

Reuters: ICC panel recommends ousting Prosecutor Karim Khan

Trump

Trump: 'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US President says Iran has agreed not to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and to allow American nuclear inspectors.

Trump: 'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US eliminates top ISIS leader in Syria

US Military confirms that senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi was eliminated in an airstrike in Syria.

US eliminates top ISIS leader in Syria

'Significant decision making'

'Significant decision making': Gilad Erdan's resignation indicates political aspirations

The former minister notified the IAI Board of Directors that he is in a process of 'significant decision making,' following past remarks about forming a new right-wing party.

'Significant decision making': Gilad Erdan's resignation indicates political aspirations

Two terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strikes two armed Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Two terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks at expo, noting Hamas tunnels would have remained intact had the October 7 massacre not happened, and promising that Israel will remain in Syria and Lebanon.

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Sa’ar:

Sa’ar: Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hezbollah launched over 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon into Israel since March, says Hezbollah a threat to both nations. 'No country would tolerate such attacks.'

Sa’ar: Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Unusual security incident on Gaza border

Two Hamas terrorists cross into Israeli territory; security forces still searching for one of them.

Unusual security incident on Gaza border

Disturbing footage:

Disturbing footage: Tunnel uncovered near Jerusalem likely intended for terror purposes

In a joint operation, Israeli security forces discover tunnel dug to 25 meters deep, arrest two Arab suspects.

Disturbing footage: Tunnel uncovered near Jerusalem likely intended for terror purposes

JNS Panel:

JNS Panel: 'The biggest enemy is conspiracy thinking'

A panel discussion at the JNS International Policy Summit held a wide-ranging conversation about the emergence of the “woke right," the spread of antisemitic conspiracy theories, and the battle over ideas in the digital age.

JNS Panel: 'The biggest enemy is conspiracy thinking'

IDF preparing for 'day after' in Lebanon

Political leadership, top IDF brass, discuss plans for deploying forces in Lebanon after main fighting with Hezbollah ends.

IDF preparing for 'day after' in Lebanon

Tzipi Hotovely:

Tzipi Hotovely: 'We are fighting the world's war with evil'

Israel’s National Diplomacy Directorate chief Tzipi Hotovely called for a coordinated global campaign to defend Israel’s image, arguing that the country must present itself not as a victim but as a defender of Western civilization.

Tzipi Hotovely: 'We are fighting the world's war with evil'

IDF reveals: Hamas built rocket launchers during ceasefire

IDF destroys four rocket launch positions established by the Hamas terror group following the 2025 ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals: Hamas built rocket launchers during ceasefire

Massive convoy to protest arrests of yeshiva students

Jerusalem Faction, major hasidic groups, organize protest convoy expected to disrupt traffic around Israel.

Massive convoy to protest arrests of yeshiva students

Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon

US President Donald Trump wants the Syrian regime to manage Hezbollah and move into southern Lebanon, sparking new security concerns for Israel.

Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon

Dramatic raid on the Breslov community in Yavne'el

Following an undercover investigation that lasted for months, police raided several sites in Yavne'el suspected of involvement in underage marriages.

Dramatic raid on the Breslov community in Yavne'el

ZOA President:

ZOA President: 'Zionism means fighting the lies against Israel'

Zionist Organization of America President Morton Klein defended Israel’s legitimacy, criticized international campaigns against the Jewish state, and warned about Iran’s threats and what he described as growing efforts to delegitimize Zionism.

ZOA President: 'Zionism means fighting the lies against Israel'

Chief of Staff to hesder yeshivas: We must integrate women into combat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets hesder yeshiva rabbis regarding the integration of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps, emphasizing the importance of joint service and accommodation of religious soldiers.

Chief of Staff to hesder yeshivas: We must integrate women into combat

Caroline Glick:

Caroline Glick: 'They are all coming for us'

Caroline Glick, an Israeli journalist and commentator, warned that the world is facing a new front in the struggle against Israel and the Jewish people - an information war fueled by disinformation, social media manipulation and rising antisemitism.

Caroline Glick: 'They are all coming for us'

Bypassing Sanctions:

Bypassing Sanctions: The secret route between Doha and Tehran

An intelligence report by a foreign intelligence organization has revealed extensive details on the assistance Qatar gives the Iranian regime in order to overcome international restrictions.

Bypassing Sanctions: The secret route between Doha and Tehran

Moving:

Moving: Widow of fallen soldier Ori Shani marries his commander

Miriam Shani, whose husband Captain Ori Shani fell in the battle to defend Kissufim during the October 7 massacre, marries Ofek, his commander from the Egoz Unit training. Watch.

Moving: Widow of fallen soldier Ori Shani marries his commander

Poll:

Poll: Trump’s approval plummets to 34% over Iran war

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Donald Trump's approval rating has sunk to 34%, with a mere 24% of Americans believing the war with Iran was worth the costs.

Poll: Trump’s approval plummets to 34% over Iran war

Kim Jong Un deploys nuclear destroyer, ordering fleet of 10,000-ton warships

North Korean leader officially commissions a new 5,000-ton destroyer, announcing that North Korea's program to arm its navy with nuclear weapons is moving forward as planned.

Kim Jong Un deploys nuclear destroyer, ordering fleet of 10,000-ton warships

Bucking Trump:

Senate bucking Trump: Republican-led chamber votes to halt US military action in Iran

US Senate votes 50-48 to halt military operations against Iran, defying President Trump as his administration negotiates a fragile peace deal.

Senate bucking Trump: Republican-led chamber votes to halt US military action in Iran

Mark Levin:

Mark Levin: Iran deal funds Tehran more in a year than Israel in a decade

Fox News commentator Mark Levin strongly condemns the Iran deal, warning it provides Tehran with massive funding while treating Israel like a "punching bag."

Mark Levin: Iran deal funds Tehran more in a year than Israel in a decade

2021 Florida building collapse:

Florida building collapse final report reveals deficiencies present since construction

A final federal report reveals the 2021 Surfside condo collapse began weeks early due to flawed design choices and structural degradation.

Florida building collapse final report reveals deficiencies present since construction

New York primary:

Mamdani ally Brad Lander knocks out Rep. Dan Goldman in NY primary

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who was endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeats incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.

Mamdani ally Brad Lander knocks out Rep. Dan Goldman in NY primary

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Oman pairs with the International Maritime Organization to deploy a temporary, fee-free shipping corridor through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Iran's President clarifies:

Iran's President clarifies ballistic missiles are entirely non-negotiable

President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran's non-negotiable missile program saved the country from being devastated "just like Gaza" by the US and Israel.

Iran's President clarifies ballistic missiles are entirely non-negotiable

Chikli urges arming global Jewish guards with firearms

Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli urges the arming of Jewish security forces aboard, slams Canada's failure to halt rising antisemitism.

Chikli urges arming global Jewish guards with firearms

Trump administration eases travel rules for Iran's World Cup team

The Trump administration relaxes travel restrictions on Iran's national soccer team, allowing the squad to arrive in Seattle two days before its World Cup match against Egypt, while maintaining strict security measures and same-day departure requirements.

Trump administration eases travel rules for Iran's World Cup team

Former MK arrested on suspiscion of incitement

Judea and Samaria District police officers arrested former chairman of the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee and former MK Mohammad Barakeh for questioning today

Former MK arrested on suspiscion of incitement