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Likely still exists:

Iran FM admits suspected Israeli intelligence leak inside regime likely still exists

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted the intelligence breach that enabled Israel to strike Iran's top leadership 'likely still exists,' highlighting Tehran's continued fears of an internal leak.

Iran FM admits suspected Israeli intelligence leak inside regime likely still exists

New York Times:

Shin Bet enlisted haredi rabbis to counter Iranian recruitment attempts

A New York Times report reveals growing Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli citizens for espionage, prompting the Shin Bet and police to enlist haredi rabbis to warn against financial collaboration.

Shin Bet enlisted haredi rabbis to counter Iranian recruitment attempts

"Kangaroo court"

"Kangaroo court" | PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

The Prime Minister's office accused NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani of threatening to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu out of self-interest rather than commitment to international law.

"Kangaroo court" | PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff in Judea and Samaria: 'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division, emphasizing that the air defense array is on the highest level of alert amid developments in Iran.

Chief of Staff in Judea and Samaria: 'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

Duvi Honig appointed to HHS AI evaluation panel focused on advancing healthcare Innovation

HHS appoints Duvi Honig to a federal AI panel evaluating new technologies designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, Long COVID and other invisible illnesses.

Duvi Honig appointed to HHS AI evaluation panel focused on advancing healthcare Innovation

Rabbi David Stav:

Rabbi David Stav: 'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'

While much of Israel watches the World Cup final, Rabbi David Stav is calling on the public to remember the families who lost their homes in the Havat Gilad fire.

Rabbi David Stav: 'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'

Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires

Police say three young men arrested near Kedumim were found with suspicious items after fires swept the area. The arrests come after claims that the suspects were volunteers helping to extinguish the blaze.

Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires

Report:

Terrorist filmed setting four fires in Binyamin and escaping to Sinjil

Terrorist filmed setting four fire hotspots along Ridge 917, which overlooks Route 60 between Ofra and Shiloh, before fleeing toward the village of Sinjil. Large security forces launched a search for the suspect.

Terrorist filmed setting four fires in Binyamin and escaping to Sinjil

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Watch: Suspect spat on Jewish man and recorded the attack

According to police, one suspect spat at the victim without any provocation, while a second suspect recorded the incident. The two were arrested shortly afterward.

Watch: Suspect spat on Jewish man and recorded the attack

Former Supreme Court President's tip to Smotrich

Bezalel Smotrich said he avoids shaking women's hands for halakhic reasons and shared the advice Esther Hayut gave him to prevent offense.

Former Supreme Court President's tip to Smotrich

"Specific and credible threat"

"Specific and credible threat": Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."

"Specific and credible threat": Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Threats or repairs?

Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther

Iran's Jewish community was instructed not to visit the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, as reports point to security fears despite official repair claims.

Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther

Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador:

Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador: "Every patriotic Israeli supports Argentina"

Argentina's ambassador to Israel presented Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with the Argentine national team's jersey and an official World Cup ball.

Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador: "Every patriotic Israeli supports Argentina"

Shin Bet leaves investigation:

Shin Bet leaves investigation: New details from the Havat Gilad fire

Police say a discarded cigarette likely caused the Havat Gilad wildfire, with investigators no longer believing the fire was nationalist-motivated.

Shin Bet leaves investigation: New details from the Havat Gilad fire

Uproar in Elad after car enters city on Shabbat & strikes pedestrians

A group of local youths who were there protested the driving of the vehicle on Shabbat, and the vehicle struck two of them.

Uproar in Elad after car enters city on Shabbat & strikes pedestrians

Worldwide Facebook outage reported

Users around the world are reporting a widespread outage affecting Facebook, with many unable to access their accounts or use the service normally.

Worldwide Facebook outage reported

Report:

Report: Israel recruits rabbis to counter Iran's spy recruitment campaign

Israeli authorities enlisted leading rabbis to warn against Iranian recruitment as police report more than 60 espionage indictments.

Report: Israel recruits rabbis to counter Iran's spy recruitment campaign

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: US and Iran continue to trade strikes

After Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump announced that the ceasefire was over and ordered strikes on targets in Iran. Live Updates.

Live updates: US and Iran continue to trade strikes

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Watch: Police officers violently attacked in Jisr az-Zarqa

Police officers came under attack while conducting an operation to locate illegal weapons and narcotics in Jisr az-Zarqa. Five suspects were arrested.

Watch: Police officers violently attacked in Jisr az-Zarqa

Egypt suspends TV host over interview with Israeli journalist

An Egyptian TV host faces suspension and investigation after interviewing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, prompting fierce backlash and the interview's removal.

Egypt suspends TV host over interview with Israeli journalist

"My life was in danger"

"My life was in danger:" Reporter claims he was robbed while covering Havat Gilad fire

Kan News journalist Yoav Borovich claims he was attacked and robbed while covering the huge fire at Havat Gilad in Samaria.

"My life was in danger:" Reporter claims he was robbed while covering Havat Gilad fire

Israeli security source

Israeli security source: Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

An Israeli security source claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran and that a deep rift has emerged within the country's leadership.

Israeli security source: Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

'Coup' accusations shake Iran's leadership after Khamenei funeral

Iran's hardliners accuse senior officials of betraying the revolution and plotting a power grab after a US ceasefire agreement sparked internal unrest.

'Coup' accusations shake Iran's leadership after Khamenei funeral

Most Israelis have already decided how they will vote

The JPPI Israeli Society Index indicates the strengthening of the right and that most Israelis are certain of who they will vote for.

Most Israelis have already decided how they will vote

Military zone declared

IDF declares closed military zone fearing mass infiltration into Gaza

The IDF declares closed military zones in the Gaza envelope ahead of a Nachala Movement march calling to reestablish Jewish communities in Gaza.

IDF declares closed military zone fearing mass infiltration into Gaza

High Court issues temporary order suspending sections of Communications Law

The High Court of Justice issued a temporary injunction against sections of the new Communications Reform Law.

High Court issues temporary order suspending sections of Communications Law

'Political Theater':

'Political Theater': US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

'Political Theater': US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

Landmark summit

Lebanese President heads to Washington for landmark White House summit

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.

Lebanese President heads to Washington for landmark White House summit

After IRGC attack on US troops

Eighth night of US strikes hits Iran after IRGC attack on troops in Jordan

CENTCOM conducts its eighth straight night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites while Iran launches retaliatory drone and missile attacks into Kuwait.

Eighth night of US strikes hits Iran after IRGC attack on troops in Jordan

'I couldn’t care less'

'I couldn’t care less': Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

'I couldn’t care less': Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

Liberman charges:

Liberman charges: Netanyahu will use Shin Bet against political rivals

In a TV interview, the Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that Netanyahu may use the Shin Bet against political opponents in the upcoming election.

Liberman charges: Netanyahu will use Shin Bet against political rivals

Amid MidEast tensions

State Department issues worldwide caution to Americans amid Middle East tensions

US State Department issues a Worldwide Caution alert advising citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising Middle East tensions and potential threats.

State Department issues worldwide caution to Americans amid Middle East tensions

Smotrich at Havat Gilad:

Smotrich at Havat Gilad: We will rebuild everything

Smotrich arrives at Havat Gilad, holds a situational assessment, and instructs the Property Tax Authority to deploy assessors immediately to document the damages and expedite compensation.

Smotrich at Havat Gilad: We will rebuild everything

After Devastating Fire

Help the community | Global Support Pours In for Havat Gilad After Devastating Fire

Residents of Havat Gilad are receiving an outpouring of support from Israel and communities around the world following a devastating fire that destroyed numerous homes and businesses in the community.

Help the community | Global Support Pours In for Havat Gilad After Devastating Fire

Samaria Governor:

Samaria Governor: 'We won't give in to arson, Havat Gilad will rebuild bigger'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the Havat Gilad fire and pledged the community would rebuild stronger than before.

Samaria Governor: 'We won't give in to arson, Havat Gilad will rebuild bigger'

Israel weighs curbs on civilian drones over Iran threat

Israel's defense establishment considering broad restrictions on civilian drone flights, aiming to improve military's ability to identify, respond to hostile aerial threats.

Israel weighs curbs on civilian drones over Iran threat

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

Suspected antisemitic assault of Israeli tourists in Mongolia

Six Israeli travelers were violently attacked by a group of men in northern Mongolia with knives and hatchets.

Suspected antisemitic assault of Israeli tourists in Mongolia

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF kills Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas commander in Gaza

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas operations commander, in separate airstrikes in central and northern Gaza.

IDF kills Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas commander in Gaza