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2 KM of tunnel routes destroyed in the northern Gaza Strip

The Northern Gaza Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled a Hamas underground tunnel route, approximately two kilometers in length, in the area of Beit Lahia.

2 KM of tunnel routes destroyed in the northern Gaza Strip

Shocking footage:

Shocking footage: Infiltrator passes girl over security wall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal entrants through the separation barrier and abusing a minor.

Shocking footage: Infiltrator passes girl over security wall

Swiss fire tragidy

Swiss fire tragidy: Jewish sisters identified among the victims

The Jewish community in Lausanne announced that teenage sisters Alicia and Diana Gunst were among those killed in the tragic fire in Crans-Montana.

Swiss fire tragidy: Jewish sisters identified among the victims

Greek airspace closed, causing delays at Ben Gurion Airport

The Airports Authority reports the closure of Greek airspace until 4 PM - and delays at Ben Gurion Airport as a result

Greek airspace closed, causing delays at Ben Gurion Airport

Netanyahu on Iran protests

Netanyahu on Iran protests: 'This may be the moment'

Netanyahu addressed the protests against the regime in Iran and noted that the moment may have come when Iranians take their fate into their own hands.

Netanyahu on Iran protests: 'This may be the moment'

Netanyahu to Attorney General: I won't fire Ben Gvir

A heated confrontation unfolded during the Cabinet meeting on the position of the Attorney General, who wants Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Netanyahu to Attorney General: I won't fire Ben Gvir

'Keep your promise'

Iranian woman appeals to Netanyahu for support: 'Keep your promise'

Iranian woman urges PM Netanyahu to support growing protests against the Islamic Republic, as demonstrations spread across Iran amid a deepening economic crisis and increasing signs of pressure on the regime.

Iranian woman appeals to Netanyahu for support: 'Keep your promise'

Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim

Henry Amzalak was born eight days after the murder of his great-grandfather Tibor Weitzen at Bondi Beach.

Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim

Britain:

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber after discussion on religion

A Bnei Akiva camp leader and child were reportedly forced out of an Uber after a conversation about Judaism and Israel. Police and Uber are investigating.

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber after discussion on religion

Clashes at IDF recruitment center over haredi draft

Protesters from extreme factions demonstrated today (Sunday) at the IDF Recruitment Center in Tel Hashomer against the enlistment of haredi youth into units designated for the haredi community.

Clashes at IDF recruitment center over haredi draft

Antisemitism in Nepal

Antisemitism in Nepal | Chani Lifshitz: Months of nightmares

Due to pressure and restrictions arising from their Jewish identity, the Chabad House in Kathmandu will be forced to relocate.

Antisemitism in Nepal | Chani Lifshitz: Months of nightmares

Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ludmilla Lipovsky

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced the terrorist convicted of murdering 83-year-old Ludmilla Lipovsky in a stabbing attack in Herzliya.

Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ludmilla Lipovsky

IDF haredi brigade bulletin sparks backlash in haredi communities

A new bulletin published by IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade triggers fierce opposition from anti-draft activists, who are urging synagogues to remove 'dangerous materials' aimed at encouraging enlistment.

IDF haredi brigade bulletin sparks backlash in haredi communities

Israel concerned: Hamas controls international aid

Security officials assess that alongside strengthening its military capabilities, Hamas is also tightening its control over the Gazan population.

Israel concerned: Hamas controls international aid

During Florida visit:

During Florida visit: 101-year-old Holocaust survivor's request from Netanyahu

During PM's visit to a Miami synagogue, Jake, who lost his entire family in the Holocaust, asked for a photograph with Netanyahu.

During Florida visit: 101-year-old Holocaust survivor's request from Netanyahu

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat:

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat: 'G-d does not do half a job - 'The regimes of evil will collapse'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu draws a clear line between the arrest of Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro to the collapse of evil regimes around the world - Assad, Sinwar, Nasrallah, 'History teaches us that evil regimes do not survive.'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat: 'G-d does not do half a job - 'The regimes of evil will collapse'

ZOA slams NY Mayor Mamdani for revoking antisemitism protections, appointing Israel critic

ZOA condemns Mamdani’s ending executive orders protecting Jews & appointment of Israel-bashing, lawyer-for-Muslim terrorists, Ramzi Kassem, as NYC Chief Counsel, endangering Jews and the US.

ZOA slams NY Mayor Mamdani for revoking antisemitism protections, appointing Israel critic

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Watch: Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's 'perp walk' in New York

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is walked into the DEA Office in New York City following his dramatic capture by US forces in Caracas yesterday.

Watch: Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's 'perp walk' in New York

'What am I doing in Gaza?'

'What am I doing in Gaza?' Keith and Aviva Siegel share their harrowing captivity story

Speaking at Limmud Festival in Britain, Keith and Aviva Siegel recount their abduction and captivity. Aviva: I said to myself, ‘You're going to go through worse’.

'What am I doing in Gaza?' Keith and Aviva Siegel share their harrowing captivity story

Khamenei:

Khamenei: Protesters’ demands are 'just', but rioters must be 'put in their place'

Iran’s Supreme Leader discusses widespread protests, calls economic demands “just" but warns that riots cannot be allowed.

Khamenei: Protesters’ demands are 'just', but rioters must be 'put in their place'

At left-wing protest

Aharon Barak at left-wing protest: Democracy is in danger

In a recorded speech played at a rally marking three years since the judicial reform was announced, retired Supreme Court President Aharon Barak says that Israel is no longer a liberal democracy.

Aharon Barak at left-wing protest: Democracy is in danger

Sen. Graham:

Sen. Graham: If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque

Sen. Lindsey Graham says the US capture of Maduro should alarm Iran and Cuba, calling it the start of Venezuela’s “liberation" and warning that all options remain on the table.

Sen. Graham: If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque

UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria

UK and French forces strike a suspected ISIS weapons site in Syria. Britain says the precision attack hit access tunnels.

UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria

UN Security Council to meet after US ousts and arrests Maduro

UN Security Council to meet following the US ouster of Venezuela’s President. Guterres warns of a “dangerous precedent," while both sides trade accusations over international law and the use of force.

UN Security Council to meet after US ousts and arrests Maduro

Maduro lands in New York, taken into US federal custody

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in New York in handcuffs, escorted by federal agents. He is expected to be held in Manhattan.

Maduro lands in New York, taken into US federal custody

'Endangered the force'

'Endangered the force': 'Price‑tag' attack suspect shot dead in police operation

Suspect who endangered police officers shot during an arrest operation in Tarabin targeting suspects involved in recent "price-tag" attacks. Ben Gvir backs the officers.

'Endangered the force': 'Price‑tag' attack suspect shot dead in police operation

After October 7: Massive military exercise in southern Israel

IDF's Division 80 holds exercise simulating infiltration into communities and military bases, evacuation of injured, aerial aid, and managing command of events, implementing lessons learned from the October 7 massacre.

After October 7: Massive military exercise in southern Israel

Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog

An officer walking his dog this morning followed a suspicious vehicle to a cache of stollen IDF weaponry near Rosh Pina this morning, including grenade launchers, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.

Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog

Prominent Gur hasid passes away just before kiddush

Rabbi Haim Yaakov Naftali Zilberberg, 76, dies suddenly on Friday night, moments before making kiddush for his family.

Prominent Gur hasid passes away just before kiddush

Miracle in Binyamin: Family escapes burning building

Friday night fire breaks out in Neria, family manages to escape thanks to early warning.

Miracle in Binyamin: Family escapes burning building

Huckabee slams Mamdani for supporting 'drug trafficker' Maduro

NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hits back. 'Will he go to Maduro's jail cell to sip margaritas?'

Huckabee slams Mamdani for supporting 'drug trafficker' Maduro

Operation Absolute Resolve:

Operation Absolute Resolve: How Maduro was captured, step by step

Documents and testimony published reveal the multilevel planning and operations that went into America's assault in Venezuela.

Operation Absolute Resolve: How Maduro was captured, step by step

Rainy weather takes a break as temperatures rise

Forecasters predict rising temperatures and sunshine after weeks of winter weather.

Rainy weather takes a break as temperatures rise

BBC to compensate family who survived Hamas massacre

BBC to compensate Horenstein family from Netiv Ha'asara after photographer trespassed on their property following the October 7 massacre.

BBC to compensate family who survived Hamas massacre

Northern Gaza:

Northern Gaza: IDF takes out rocket launcher prepared in violation of ceasefire

IDF destroys Hamas shaft containing rocket launcher aimed at Sderot, which was prepared after the ceasefire.

Northern Gaza: IDF takes out rocket launcher prepared in violation of ceasefire

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

Significant development in 30-year-old mystery

Investigation into person who disappeared 30-years-ago, considered one of Israel's most troubling unresolved mysteries, sees significant development.

Significant development in 30-year-old mystery

US captures Venezuelan first couple

US President Donald Trump praises operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, claiming operation was carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement.

US captures Venezuelan first couple

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing, meets Red Crescent volunteers

Actress Angelina Jolie visits the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent volunteers. In the past she has criticized Israel, prompting a response from her father, actor Jon Voight.

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing, meets Red Crescent volunteers

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexican President Sheinbaum’s briefing

6.5 quake hits southern Mexico, interrupting President Sheinbaum’s press conference and sending millions fleeing. No damage reported in Mexico City.

Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexican President Sheinbaum’s briefing