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Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

A soldier who was filmed disrespecting a Christian statue in southern Lebanon several weeks ago was sentenced to 21 days in military detention. His friend, who photographed the incident, will serve 14 days in military prison.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

Israel outraged

Israel outraged as EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

Israel outraged as EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: The story of Jerusalem represents the story of the entire State of Israel

Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.

Chief of Staff: The story of Jerusalem represents the story of the entire State of Israel

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

Footage shows two suspects approaching fence, and throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at Route 60 in Gush Etzion.

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

California

California: Judge bars Jewish DA from prosecuting 'death to Israel' vandals

Judge Kelley Paul claimed that DA Jeff Rosen should not have called the occupation of the university president's office and vandalism 'antisemitic' and ordered him off the case.

California: Judge bars Jewish DA from prosecuting 'death to Israel' vandals

During family trip:

During family trip: Boy makes 1,700 year old archeological discovery

An 8-year-old boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old statuette fragment near Ramon Crater, believed to be linked to Roman and Nabatean culture.

During family trip: Boy makes 1,700 year old archeological discovery

Antisemitism in Britain

Antisemitism in Britain: Man whips haredi women with belt in London

A man attacked Haredi women at a bus stop in Stamford Hill and cursed at them. A Jewish child was assaulted in another attack.

Antisemitism in Britain: Man whips haredi women with belt in London

'Get out of our lives':

'Get out of our lives': Former hostage demands MKs resign

Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.

'Get out of our lives': Former hostage demands MKs resign

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: US declares end of Operation Epic Fury

Over two months after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, US President Donald Trump announces end to Operation Epic Fury, pause in 'Project Freedom,' claiming agreement with Iran near at hand. Live Updates.

Live updates: US declares end of Operation Epic Fury

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests targeting pavilion at Venice Biennale

Italy’s government rejects boycott calls and reaffirms support for Israel’s participation in the Biennale, despite anti-Israel protests outside the Israeli pavilion during the prestigious international art exhibition.

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests targeting pavilion at Venice Biennale

Near Miss:

Near Miss: Woman leaves kitchen moments before debris strike

Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.

Near Miss:  Woman leaves kitchen moments before debris strike

Absurd:

Ministers and MKs demand police open the Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day

Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'

Ministers and MKs demand police open the Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed:

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed: How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

The IDF assesses that Hezbollah currently has about 100 explosive-drone operators, most of whom were trained during the last ceasefire in Lebanon.

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed: How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

Security cameras follow thief from leaving his house to the gas station robbery

Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'

Security cameras follow thief from leaving his house to the gas station robbery

Attempted attack in Qalandiya:

Attempted attack in Qalandiya: Terrorist opened fire and was eliminated

Border Police officers operating in the village of Qalandiya identified a terrorist armed with a long gun who opened fire at them. The officers returned fire, killing him.

Attempted attack in Qalandiya: Terrorist opened fire and was eliminated

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Alexander Glovanyov fell near Lebanon border

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from Petah Tikva, killed in an explosive-drone attack by the Hezbollah terrorist organization on Israeli territory.

Cleared for publication: Alexander Glovanyov fell near Lebanon border

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has sharply reduced regional defense forces in the area, including fewer soldiers deployed and tougher requirements to be accepted to the units involved.

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria

Ramla:

Ramla: Woman murdered and three injured; a suspect has been arrested

A woman in her 30s was shot and killed this morning in Ramla. Initial assessment is that the shooters attempted to kill some of the women, while others were hit by stray bullets.

Ramla: Woman murdered and three injured; a suspect has been arrested

Ukraine:

Following ceasefire, mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv - including a 92-year-old couple

Mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv during a period of relative calm in the war, including an elderly couple in their 90s, as a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience.

Following ceasefire, mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv - including a 92-year-old couple

Turkish Airlines jet catches fire during landing in Kathmandu, all passengers safe

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 caught fire while landing at Kathmandu’s international airport on Monday, forcing a temporary shutdown of the airport. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members were safely evacuated.

Turkish Airlines jet catches fire during landing in Kathmandu, all passengers safe

'Like eating pork':

'Like eating pork': Rabbi denounces new Israeli haircut trend

Rabbi Avraham Yosef sharply criticized the phenomenon of haircuts that shave the sidelocks in a way that leaves no hair at all.

'Like eating pork': Rabbi denounces new Israeli haircut trend

MPs retreat after trying to arrest Yeshiva student

Military Police forces left empty-handed in Dimona without carrying out the arrest after a protest broke out.

MPs retreat after trying to arrest Yeshiva student

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Jack Schlossberg, who is seeking to replace Rep. Jerrod Nadler, backs blocking arms to Israel, claiming the US has already lost the war in Iran.

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Remains of missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

US forces recover the body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Key, killed during military exercises in Morocco, as search for a second soldier continues.

Remains of missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi transferred to Tehran hospital

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital for urgent treatment.

Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi transferred to Tehran hospital

Netanyahu on 60 Minutes:

Netanyahu on 60 Minutes: Toppling the Iranian regime is possible, but not guaranteed

Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes that the Iran war continues until nuclear sites are fully dismantled.

Netanyahu on 60 Minutes: Toppling the Iranian regime is possible, but not guaranteed

Graham urges Trump to 'change course' on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham urges Trump to end diplomacy and restart "Project Freedom" after Iran’s proposal snub.

Graham urges Trump to 'change course' on Iran

UK Conservative leader:

UK Conservative leader: Britain must always be a sanctuary for Jews

Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of UK’s Conservative Party, takes part in rally on Downing Street amid rising antisemitism: I stand with you.

UK Conservative leader: Britain must always be a sanctuary for Jews

'Trump's response doesn't matter'

'Doesn't matter at all': Iran fires back after Trump rejects its response

Iran dismisses Trump’s rejection of its response to the US proposal, stating they will not draft plans just to please him.

'Doesn't matter at all': Iran fires back after Trump rejects its response

Trump's problem with Iran's demands

Iran demands control of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions and a ceasefire in Lebanon in exchange for an agreement with the U.S. The demands have provoked anger at the White House.

Trump's problem with Iran's demands

'Brothers are not abandoned!'

'Brothers are not abandoned!': Netanyahu's promise to Druze and Circassian leaders

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Druze and Circassian local leaders and revealed that he has held discussions with President Trump about the Druze in Syria.

'Brothers are not abandoned!': Netanyahu's promise to Druze and Circassian leaders

Haredi Leader:

Haredi Leader: 'They are killed because their rabbis teach a distorted Torah'

In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.

Haredi Leader: 'They are killed because their rabbis teach a distorted Torah'

Trump threatens:

Trump threatens: 'Iran will be laughing no longer!'

Trump accuses Iran of decades of deception, blasts Obama-era policies in Truth Social post, says Tehran 'will be laughing no longer.'

Trump threatens: 'Iran will be laughing no longer!'

Mossad director claims successor's appointment is 'immoral'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to publish the full opinion of former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, who opposed the appointment of Roman Goffman as head of the Mossad.

Mossad director claims successor's appointment is 'immoral'

Watch:

Hezbollah footage: Explosive drone strikes Iron Dome battery

Hezbollah footage shows an explosive drone strike on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel.

Hezbollah footage: Explosive drone strikes Iron Dome battery

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Holocaust survivor who led the ADL for nearly three decades remembered as a leading voice against antisemitism and hatred.

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Photo Bombed:

Photo Bombed: Hezbollah rocket attack caught during municipal spokesman's video

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.

Photo Bombed: Hezbollah rocket attack caught during municipal spokesman's video

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Counterterror police arrest two suspects after a suspected arson attack at a former London synagogue amid rising antisemitic incidents.

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Trump:

Trump: Iran ‘militarily defeated,’ but conflict may not be over

President Trump says Iran has been militarily defeated, warns more strikes remain possible, and vows Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Trump: Iran ‘militarily defeated,’ but conflict may not be over