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Chief Rabbi: Value of ancient half-shekel is 80 NIS

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef says price of silver has risen, worth of ancient half-shekel coin stands at 80 NIS.

Report: War with Iran may begin 'very soon'

US administration nearing significant military conflict with Iran, Axios report says.

Through household artifacts:

Archaeologists identify elders in Iron Age Israel through household artifacts

New Bar-Ilan University research sheds light on the daily lives, status, and household roles of older adults more than 2,700 years ago -- a group long overlooked in archaeology.

Doctors warn against supplements

Supplements are not always effective, may simply be processed food, doctors warn.

US ambassador rebuked for defending circumcision in Belgium

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White after White accused Belgium of antisemitism and attacked the health minister for banning three Jewish mohels from practicing.

Courage and bravery:

Courage and bravery: 925 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 925 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

Haredi MK blasts 'selective criticism'

Anger at Knesset Committee discussion on judges' salaries, opposition MKs blast refusal to allow Justice Ministry rep to speak.

Riots at the Western Wall

Women of the Wall block main entry and exit from Western Wall plaza, allegedly endangering lives.

Karlin-Stoliner Rebbe to followers: 'Have we completely lost our minds?'

Karlin-Stolin Rebbe condemns Bnei Brak riots, stressing 'no justification' for violent behavior.

Historic changes on the Temple Mount

Visiting hours for Jews ascending Temple Mount during Ramadan to be expanded.

Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis express strong opposition to the Armored Corps' pilot to integrate women into offensive combat roles as well as border security forces due to religious issues.

Prefers the UN

Vatican snubs Trump’s 'Board of Peace', citing preference for UN

The Vatican announces it will not join President Trump’s “Board of Peace," stating that international crises should remain under the management of the United Nations.

After backlash

Swiss broadcaster pulls commentary attacking Israeli Olympic athletes

Swiss broadcaster RTS pulls bobsleigh commentary in which reporter attacked Israeli athlete Adam Edelman for his Zionist views and support for the IDF during the Olympic Games.

Judge blocks deportation of anti-Israel Columbia U student

US immigration judge rejects the Trump administration's effort to deport a Columbia student arrested for anti-Israel activism, ruling the DHS failed to prove he was removable.

18-year-old in arrested at US capitol with loaded shotgun

Capitol Police arrest 18-year-old from Georgia after he rushed the building with a loaded shotgun and tactical gear, just a week before the State of the Union address.

Ehud Yaari’s assessment: Iran does not seek war

Veteran analyst Ehud Yaari addresses the escalating tensions with Iran, asserting that Tehran is not interested in a military confrontation. "They lack a functional air force and advanced defense systems."

Giant banner in Bnei Braks calls for 'religious' protections for all soldiers

A giant banner at the entrance to Bnei Brak urges the IDF to respect religious soldiers’ faith and provide service conditions in line with Jewish law.

JD Vance

JD Vance: 'Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama'

US Vice President tells Fox News President Trump is more willing to act 'aggressively' to protect America's national security, an Iranian nuke would be 'awful for the future of our children.'

Ben Gvir to AG

Ben Gvir to AG: 'I don't count you, you're a criminal'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir launched a sharp attack on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara during an "Otzma Yehudit" conference in Netivot.

US headquarters:

Suspected smuggling affair at the US headquarters in Kiryat Gat

Senior criminals allegedly bribed foreign staff at the US headquarters to smuggle banned goods into Gaza for large sums of money.

Conference of Presidents:

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

Yisrael Ganz calls for full Israeli security in Judea and Samaria, civilian stability for Arabs, and a move away from the failed Palestinian state model, stressing security as the basis for coexistence.

Nir Barkat:

Minister Nir Barkat: Emirates model can replace Palestinian Authority

Nir Barkat proposes a Hebron-based “Emirates model" as an alternative to a two-state solution and highlights Israel’s growing ties with Asia and the US.

In Jericho operation

In Jericho operation: ISIS cell planning attack arrested

Jerusalem Border Police and IDF forces arrested four terrorists belonging to ISIS in Jericho, on suspicion that they planned to promote terrorist activity and carry out an attack.

Gaza smuggling case

Gaza smuggling case: Transcripts of Bezalel Zini's interrogation revealed

Bezalel Zini admitted during his interrogation that his subordinate, Aviel Ben David, suggested that he participate in smuggling goods into Gaza and even reported to him about carrying out such operations.

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Drama in Snir River ends well

Rescue teams from the Galil-Golan station rescued a man and his dog who were stranded on the banks of the Snir River.

US Amb. condemns prosecution of 3 mohels in Belgium

US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White calls on Antwerp to 'drop the ridiculous and antisemitic prosecution' of religious figures who were arrested for performing circumcisions.

Ben Gvir: 'Blood of murdered Arabs is on Baharav-Miara's hands'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming that she is preventing the strengthening of the fight against crime in the Arab sector.

Naftali Bennett:

Bennett warns of ‘new Turkish threat,’ calls for Zionist unity

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'

In the Jordan Valley

In the Jordan Valley: Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Three Palestinian Arab children played with an explosive near an IDF live-fire in the Jordan Valley. One of them was killed and two others were seriously injured

Since October 7

Over 25,000 children recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7

25,274 children have been recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7, the National Insurance Institute of Israel announced today.

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Watch: Masked Arabs attack a shepherd in Gush Etzion

Arab residents of the village of Rashida today (Tuesday) stoned an Israeli shepherd in Gush Etzion. The shepherd was evacuated to the hospital with a suspected fracture in his hand.

'Kill the Jew'

'Kill the Jew': Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Three Israelis were hospitalized after a violent assault on Ko Samui, with family members saying the attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threats during the attack.

Israelis Exonerated:

Israelis Exonerated: Fire at Arab farm was caused by electrical fault

A sheepfold near Hebron caught fire and about 50 animals burned to death. Police said the fire was caused by an electrical fault and there is no suspicion of a nationalist attack.

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

Elad Deputy Mayor Yaniv Badlov was refused entry to the Knesset over a noose-shaped pin backing the death penalty for terrorists; the directive is under review.

Controversial civil rights activist Jesse Jackson dead at 84

Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate whose career was marred by antisemitic remarks and personal controversies dies at 84.

Smotrich to Arab MK:

Smotrich to Arab MK: 'You're killing each other, are we to blame?'

The finance minister confronted MK Iman Khatib-Yassin regarding the recent uptick in violence among Arab communities.

Love wins

Israel's divorce rate plunged by 3.9% in 2025

Rabbinical courts report a 3.9% fall in divorces, tougher sanctions on get refusals, and progress in resolving cases of women unable to remarry.

Police Appeal:

Police Appeal: Senior Netanyahu advisor not be allowed to leave the country

The District Court accepted the police appeal and restored the restrictive conditions on the prime minister's chief of staff and ambassador-designate to the United Kingdom, Tzachi Braverman.

Footage from Bnei Brak:

Footage from Bnei Brak: Suspects attack Viznitz hassidim and are arrested

Police arrest five suspects who allegedly threw projectiles at members of the Viznitz Hassidic court.

Agudath Israel 'deeply disappointed' in passage of euthanasia law

New York has become the 13th U.S. state to allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to terminal patients.