US leaders sign declaration of 'Loyalty to the Bible'
US leaders sign policy declaration at Mar-a-Lago: 'Judea and Samaria are an inseparable part of Israel'
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National camp conference at Knesset examines Gaza policy after the war
MKs from Israel’s national camp gathered at a special Knesset conference to discuss political, security, and legal approaches to Gaza in the day after the war, emphasizing public resolve, national clarity, and long-term strategic leadership.
Ceasefire violation
2 soldiers wounded after terrorists violate ceasefire in Rafah
IDF observations identified six armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel shaft near forces in western Rafah. Two were eliminated, the incident is still ongoing.
German Chancellor:
German Chancellor: 'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.
US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organizations
Secretary Rubio announces that the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood are being designated under Trump's executive order.
Foreign Minister announces
Foreign Minister announces: Immediate suspension of contacts with UN agencies
Minister Gideon Saar announced the immediate suspension of contacts with several UN agencies and international organizations, following the US' withdrawal from similar bodies.
PM’s Office:
Netanyahu speaks with Yaakov Harari after his release from Venezuelan prison
PM Netanyahu spoke with Yaakov Harari, released from prison in Venezuela, praising diplomatic and security efforts to his release, thanking Israeli agencies, international partners, and the Harari family for their perseverance.
Syrian Druze appeal
Syrian Druze appeal: 'We want Israel to control southern Syria'
A Druze resident of Mount Bashan in southern Syria published a video expressing gratitude and a demand for a change in the security situation in the region.
Trump
Trump: 'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'
US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.
Video gone viral:
Video gone viral: Iranian woman exposes global hypocrisy
Young Iranian woman accuses the global far left of selective outrage, remaining silent over Iran’s brutal repression and digital blackout while loudly mobilizing around Gaza, exposing what she calls a deep moral hypocrisy.
Fear for life of teen swept away in stream near Modi'in Illit
Rescue teams are searching for a teenager who was swept away in the Modi'in stream. It appears that the teen and his friend went to the stream to watch the flooding and got carried away by the current.
Rabbi Dov Lando: Don't participate in demonstrations
Rabbi Dov Lando criticized those participating in demonstrations and hinted at the actions of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction.'
For first time:
Iranian official admits scope of protest fatalities for first time
Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.
South of Hebron:
Israeli Bedouins disguised as IDF soldiers rob Arab stores south of Hebron
Israeli forces dispatched to the Ad-Dhahiriya area after reports of armed suspects impersonating IDF soldiers and robbing shops; several suspects detained.
Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock Argentina
The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.
Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control
The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.
Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs
New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.
Winter storm continues: Jerusalem woman killed in flooded home
Winter storm reaches peak, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Israel. Woman killed by heavy object in flooded home in Jerusalem.
Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries
Following a recent wave of break-ins in Bnei Brak, residents say law enforcement authorities are not doing enough to curb the phenomenon.
New report:
Report: Iran protests death toll estimated at at least 12,000
Iran International says its verified review of security, medical, and eyewitness sources points to a massive, coordinated killing during protests.
Trump:
Trump: 'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'
President Trump pushed back on the recent increase in antisemitic rhetoric from far-right figures in the USA, saying that he did not want them either in the MAGA movement or Republican party.
Family of Binyamin Achimeir demands death penalty
Binyamin Achimeir's family is demanding that the terrorist who murdered him be put to death. 'This is not only the desire for retribution, but the need to deter and to restore order to our society.'
David Cunio:
David Cunio: The thought of my family kept me alive
Former hostage David Cunio recounts the terrorists’ abuse, the painful separation from his wife and daughters, and the emotions that surfaced upon returning home.
EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters
EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with President Metsola urging stronger action.
Report:
Report: Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran
CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: World must help Iranians seize moment for change
Zelenskyy calls Iran’s protests an “uprising," urging global action to help Iranians seek change and criticizing Tehran’s role in aiding Russia.
Approved in first reading:
Approved in first reading: Regulating the prosecution of October 7 terrorists
The Knesset approves, in the first reading, a bill to prosecute the October 7 terrorists in a military court, including broadcasting and documenting the proceedings.
What embarrassed Idan Amedi?
Singer Idan Amedi responds to reports that he has returned to reserve duty more than two years after being seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip.
As protests escalate
US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate
US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.
'Due to Jewish ties'
Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue 'due to its Jewish ties'
FBI says the suspect in the arson at Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, confessed to targeting the synagogue for its “Jewish ties."
'Don't believe the rumors'
IDF responds as tensions rise: 'Don't believe the rumors'
IDF Spokesperson Defrin said Israel remains defensively prepared amid rumors about Iran, stressing the protests are an internal matter as reports say Israel is on standby for possible US action.
Gantz declares
Gantz declares: 'The era of boycotting Netanyahu is over'
The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."
Clash of narratives
Clash of narratives: Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?
White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.
Heavy winds sweep across Israel - two injured
A major storm struck Israel with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kph, injuring two women in separate incidents in Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv, as emergency teams responded across the country.
The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices
An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.
With drugs in the car
With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license
A resident of Ma'ale Adumim was caught driving without a license - for the sixth time. He was transferred for interrogation.
'We responded: Oh, cool'
How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.
NYC
NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father
Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.
Hours after the attack
Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd
Three suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (today) on suspicion of attacking a shepherd at "Mikneh Avraham" Hill in Gush Etzion.
Report:
Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats
An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.
