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Hate crime probe

FBI probes hate crime after arson attack targets Israeli flag on Indiana home

Central Indiana's Jewish community rallies in Zionsville after a home displaying Israeli and US flags damaged in a suspected $150K hate crime arson.

FBI probes hate crime after arson attack targets Israeli flag on Indiana home

Third consecutive night

Third consecutive night: CENTCOM completes 5-hour mission, hits key Iranian sites

US forces launch a third straight night of strikes on Iranian targets to degrade threats against commercial ships in Hormuz.

Third consecutive night: CENTCOM completes 5-hour mission, hits key Iranian sites

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Watch: Dancing at Ben Gurion Airport as new Olim arrive from France

Watch the footage: 230 new Olim from France land in Israel. At Ben Gurion Airport, they are welcomed by Ministers Smotrich and Sofer, alongside dozens of Bnei Akiva youth group members.

Watch: Dancing at Ben Gurion Airport as new Olim arrive from France

Darline Graham Nordone to fill brother Lindsey’s US Senate seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Darline Graham Nordone to finish out the Senate term of her late brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham Nordone to fill brother Lindsey’s US Senate seat

'Greatest comeback in history'

'Greatest comeback in history': Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Israel's military progress against Iran, and ties with Trump in radio interview with Sid Rosenberg.

'Greatest comeback in history': Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Trump:

Trump: Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump comments on Iran strikes, says US forces have crippled Tehran's military and secured the Strait of Hormuz but reiterates a deal is still possible.

Trump: Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes

Israeli killed in in fall in the Alps

Alam Fares from Hurfeish dies after falling from a high altitude in the Alps.

Israeli killed in in fall in the Alps

Report:

Report: Hundreds of thousands of tax shekels funding draft protests

A nonprofit which received about 796,000 shekels from the state budget in 2024 is also used as a donation address for an organization against the conscription of Yeshiva students.

Report: Hundreds of thousands of tax shekels funding draft protests

Iranian FM mocks Trump:

Iranian FM mocks Trump: 'We have always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'

Iran's foreign minister sarcastically responded to President Donald Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran has always been its guardian and will be fair in the fee that they will charge for a safe passage.

Iranian FM mocks Trump: 'We have always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'

IDF:

IDF: Terrorist who attempted to smuggle military equipment to Gaza eliminated

The IDF struck in southern Gaza and eliminated Mustafa Oweisi, a terrorist involved in weapons smuggling efforts aimed at rebuilding Hamas’ military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF: Terrorist who attempted to smuggle military equipment to Gaza eliminated

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Watch: US sea-drone attack in Iran - from the drone angle

US forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. This is the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations.

Watch: US sea-drone attack in Iran - from the drone angle

Trump announces:

Trump's dramatic announcment: US is reinstating the Iranian blockade

US President Donald Trump says Iran systematically violates every agreement it reaches, and therefore the US is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's dramatic announcment: US is reinstating the Iranian blockade

Israeli Navy delegation and US Navy strengthen ties during independence anniversary events

Israeli Navy Deputy Commander RADM Guy Levy led a delegation to the US marking 250 years of US independence, meeting senior Navy officials and representatives from navies worldwide to deepen operational cooperation and strengthen maritime partnerships.

Israeli Navy delegation and US Navy strengthen ties during independence anniversary events

Chief of Staff warns against draft exemption bill

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has issued a rare public warning against proposed legislation freezing the arrest of draft evaders, arguing it would encourage avoidance of military service.

Chief of Staff warns against draft exemption bill

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Wach: Palestinian driver arrested after police pursuit

An 18-year-old Palestinian from Ramallah was caught at 162 km/h without a driving license.

Wach: Palestinian driver arrested after police pursuit

After 1,000 Days of Duty

After Nearly 1,000 Days of Reserve Duty, Nati Is Fighting to Save His Home

He repeatedly left his family and business behind to defend Israel. Now, after sacrificing nearly everything, he needs help protecting what remains.

After Nearly 1,000 Days of Reserve Duty, Nati Is Fighting to Save His Home

Saudis strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane from landing

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces reportedly targeted the runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport after an Iranian aircraft attempted to land in the capital. The Houthis accused Riyadh of aggression and vowed retaliation.

Saudis strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane from landing

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

British government designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and two other groups over alleged threats, intimidation, and hostile activity in the UK and Europe.

UK designates Iran's IRGC as terrorist organization

Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad

Former Mossad chief David Barnea met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2024 for secret discussions, The New York Times reports.

Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad

Minister Gamliel's husband reveals classified information

Gila Gamliel's husband reveals her security was suddenly reinforced, sparking speculation and claims that the disclosure violated censorship rules.

Minister Gamliel's husband reveals classified information

State backtracks:

State backtracks: Indictment against Tzav 9 leader canceled

State Prosecutor's Office announces withdrawal of indictment filed against Tzav 9 activist Reut Ben Haim, who blocked humanitarian aid trucks transferring goods to Hamas.

State backtracks: Indictment against Tzav 9 leader canceled

Journalist warns: IDF chief still holds unused card

Journalist Doron Kadosh responds to IDF's manpower crisis, calling on Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to give a press conference.

Journalist warns: IDF chief still holds unused card

NBN welcomes inaugural cohort of Zionist Education Initiative fellows to Israel

Twelve leading Jewish educators from across North America begin immersive fellowship designed to strengthen Israel education.

NBN welcomes inaugural cohort of Zionist Education Initiative fellows to Israel

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

Gur hasid arrested as concerns of mass protests grow

Gur hasid Moshe Reuven Verdiger arrested while awaiting official approval of military exemption request, plans for possible protests not yet known.

Gur hasid arrested as concerns of mass protests grow

Report:

Report: Haredi draft dodger denied tefillin for 3 days in jail

Detention facility staff refused to accept the pair of tefillin that a detainee's family brought for him after it was instructed to do so by the military.

Report: Haredi draft dodger denied tefillin for 3 days in jail

Undercover operation targets illegal taxi network in Jerusalem

Undercover police operation at Shuafat Crossing leads to arrest of five Jerusalem residents suspected of operating an illegal paid transportation network.

Undercover operation targets illegal taxi network in Jerusalem

Massive operation:

Bedouin agent brings down weapons smuggling network in massive operation

Undercover operation led by Lahav 433's first-ever undercover Bedouin agent leads to arrest of dozens of suspected arms and drug traffickers, along with major crime figures.

Bedouin agent brings down weapons smuggling network in massive operation

Rare Second Temple finds unearthed at Shiloh

Magnificent ritual bath, purple-dye shell, and pottery from the Second Temple Period discovered at Ancient Shiloh.

Rare Second Temple finds unearthed at Shiloh

'Israel has lost a true friend'

Alan Dershowitz pays tribute to Lindsey Graham: 'Israel has lost a true friend'

The legal scholar reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late senator, praising Graham's unwavering support for Israel and warning of the erosion of bipartisan backing in Washington.

Alan Dershowitz pays tribute to Lindsey Graham: 'Israel has lost a true friend'

Pub fire in Bangkok leaves dozens dead

At least 27 people were killed after a fire tore through a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, early Monday morning, officials said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Pub fire in Bangkok leaves dozens dead

911 Dispatch Call Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments

Medics were called to Senator Lindsey Graham’s Washington, DC, home over reports of an individual suffering from chest pains, and then a reported heart attack, shortly before his sudden death.

911 Dispatch Call Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments

"I feel good, I'm tired"

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death

In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. "He said: I feel good, but I'm tired"

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death

Lindsey Graham's cause of death said to be torn aorta

The senator's office said preliminary findings determined he died from an aortic dissection caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Lindsey Graham's cause of death said to be torn aorta

German parliament advances bill criminalizing denial of Israel’s right to exist

Germany’s upper house advances landmark legislation making the denial of Israel’s right to exist punishable by up to five years in prison.

German parliament advances bill criminalizing denial of Israel’s right to exist

Fourth time this week

Fourth time this week: US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran

CENTCOM completes a new wave of precision strikes on Iranian military sites to protect the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."

Fourth time this week: US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran

‘A steadfast friend’

‘A steadfast friend’: Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Major Jewish organizations across the US issue statements mourning the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, praising his steadfast support for Israel.

‘A steadfast friend’: Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Amid antisemitism wave

UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods amid antisemitism wave

Britain commits over £250 million across three years to deploy hundreds of additional police officers to safeguard Jewish neighborhoods and institutions.

UK pledges over £250 million to protect Jewish neighborhoods amid antisemitism wave

'War crimes'

Tehran denounces US strikes as ‘war crimes’, claims they violate MoU

Tehran accuses the US of committing war crimes and breaking the peace agreement with recent strikes, launched in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.

Tehran denounces US strikes as ‘war crimes’, claims they violate MoU

Graham’s final mission:

Graham’s final diplomatic mission: Brokering peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel

Axios reveals that in his final weeks, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham worked on an ambitious diplomatic effort to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Graham’s final diplomatic mission: Brokering peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel