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Amid fears of strike

Iran distributes iodine tablets amid fears of strike on Pickaxe Mountain

Iran is distributing iodine tablets near nuclear sites amid concerns over renewed US strikes.

Ofer Winter: I made mistakes, I take responsibility

Ofer Winter takes responsibility for his party's failure, rejects claims his voters cost the right, and urges Bennett and Liberman to end their boycott of Netanyahu and form a Zionist government.

Report:

Report: US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

Bloomberg reports potential progress in US-Iran peace efforts as Tehran considers nuclear proposals from Qatar, despite Trump's warnings of further strikes.

After GOP midterm defeat

Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after GOP midterm defeat

Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles following Republican midterm losses that handed Democrats control of Congress.

Eisenkot pushes for emergency government

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot says coalition talks are progressing and hopes to receive the mandate to form a national emergency government early next week.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Disguised as a haredi Jew: Driver caught smuggling 6 infiltrators

Border Police arrest seven illegal infiltrators near Jerusalem, including a driver who allegedly wore Haredi clothing and grew payot to evade checks.

Three years after losing one son, father prays for critically wounded second son

Marking the third anniversary of Moshe Yedidyah's death, his father called for unity and shared an emotional prayer for his brother Neriyah, who arrived at the hospital without a pulse after being wounded in a terrorist attack.

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Watch live: Thousands arrive in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah

Thousands of Jews arrive in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, as hundreds of police officers deploy to secure the annual pilgrimage to the holy city.

Olmert lashes out at Central Command chief, claiming he is aiding Jewish terrorism

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert launches a fierce attack on Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of failing in his duty to uphold the law and protect residents.

Illouz draws red line: No haredi draft exemptions, even to avoid elections

Yisrael Beytenu's Dan Illouz rejects Liberman's proposed haredi draft compromise, pledges to fight exemption legislation, and urges Zionist unity.

'Shame on you'

Yoaz Hendel reprimands Netanyahu's opponents: 'Shame on you'

Yoaz Hendel, Ben-Gvir slam opposition bloc over reported talks to bring haredi parties into government

Canada:

Canada warns of unprecedented threats against Jewish community

Canadian intelligence agencies and the federal police report a pace of radicalization not seen since the September 11 attacks.

End of military aid

End of military aid: Netanyahu's office says US relations are growing stronger

The Prime Minister's Office issued its first response in English to the US President's decision to halt military aid to Israel, describing the move as a "transition from aid to partnership."

16th victim

16th victim: Holocaust survivor who was shot during Bondi Beach massacre dies

Eva Geller died after months of hospital treatment following the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

Fearing leaks to terrorists

Fearing leaks to terrorists, IDF stops informing PA about arrest operations

Following an Arutz Sheva report, the IDF has decided to stop providing PA security forces with advance notice of arrest operations amid concerns that the information could be leaked to terrorists.

Chief Rabbi warns: "We have stopped talking"

Rabbi Kalman Ber calls for gatherings of rabbis, politicians, and intellectuals from all sectors of society to discuss the pressing issues on the national agenda.

United Torah Judaism

United Torah Judaism: We will support whoever provides a solution to the draft issue

An Agudat Yisrael representative on the Central Elections Committee made clear that the party is open to negotiations with Gadi Eisenkot, provided an agreed-upon legislative solution to the issue of haredi military conscription is presented.

"Begin was also a terrorist"

"Begin was also a terrorist": Colette Avital's outrageous comparison

Former Labor MK Colette Avital claimed that Yasser Arafat was no longer a terrorist toward the end of his life and made an outrageous comparison between him and Menachem Begin.

Terror designation takes effect

CAIR suspends Florida operations as terror designation takes effect

CAIR halts operations in Florida after a federal judge declines to block its terrorist designation.

'It won't work'

'It won't work': Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment efforts as political theater after Republican midterm losses, while Trump praises his performance amid calls for his removal.

Danon:

Danon: Hamas extorting $2 million a day from Gaza aid merchants

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says Hamas extorts $3,000 from Gaza merchants for each aid truck, generating $2 million daily, and insists Hamas must leave Gaza.

Turkey ratifies defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkey's parliament approves a three-nation defense agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expanding military cooperation, intelligence sharing and arms production.

'LA's Mamdani' defeats Karen Bass in mayoral race

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, prompting Jewish organizations to demand action against antisemitism amid concerns over Israel.

Hate crime investigated

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson, police investigating hate crime

A Montreal kosher bakery suffers extensive damage in a suspected arson attack, prompting a hate crimes investigation after a second incident in two days.

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects reports he may resign after Republicans' midterm defeat, declines to discuss 2028 and defends Trump's leadership

Gush Etzion:

Jewish family's car torched in Gush Etzion amid clashes with Arab villagers

Arab rioters torch a Jewish family's car in Gefen Ami, while Beit Ummar villagers report a separate attack by Jewish rioters.

"This is our Yom Kippur"

"This is our Yom Kippur:" Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

Shin Bet chief David Zini compared the alleged influx of foreign money during the elections to the October 7 failure at a closed-door conference.

Putin receives Khamenei's message, discusses gas pipeline to Iran

Iran's security chief delivers Khamenei's message to Putin and discusses regional security, ending the war and a possible gas pipeline from Russia to Iran.

Report:

Report: Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Iran is reviewing new nuclear proposals advanced by Qatari mediators, as Washington and Tehran weigh renewed diplomacy amid threats of further military action.

“A fight against boycotts"

“A fight against boycotts": Groundbreaking meeting of Argentine President and Yisrael Ganz

Argentine President Javier Milei and Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, held an extended meeting.

Trilateral defense summit: Israel, Greece and Cyprus unite against regional threats

Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to deepen defense cooperation, strengthen maritime security and reject the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement.

Poll

Poll: Majority of Change Bloc voters oppose Govt with Ra'am and UTJ

A Kantar Institute poll, conducted exclusively among the Jewish public, indicates widespread opposition to the establishment of a government led by the Change Bloc with the support of Ra'am and United Torah Judaism.

Over 20 injured after chemical inhalation at Jerusalem school

Hazardous chemical exposure at Jerusalem school leaves two children moderately injured, 19 others mildly injured.

30 months in prison: Fake IDF doctor performed surgery without a license

An IDF reservist who posed as a licensed physician and performed unauthorized procedures on soldiers in Gaza is sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Report:

Report: Rubio may resign from Trump administration

The Independent reports Rubio may leave Trump's administration to pursue a 2028 presidential bid against JD Vance, but the White House strongly denies it.

IDF discovers over 340 Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 188th Brigade uncovered anti-tank missiles, explosives, and ammunition in the Beaufort Ridge and Litani River areas.

Europe aviation chaos:

Europe aviation chaos: Bomb threats disrupt at least 25 flights

At least 25 flights across Europe face bomb threats, prompting diversions, evacuations and fighter jet escorts as authorities investigate their origin.

Ohana: Bring me 61 signatures, and I'll hold a vote within a week

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana offers to schedule early vote to replace him if 61 MKs request it, rejecting claims that he intends to cling to power.

Deadly stabbing attack in Jordan

Jordanian security officer killed, another injured, in stabbing attack near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman.