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Ponevezh Yeshiva dispute:

Ponevezh Yeshiva dispute: Supreme Court delays eviction until August

Israel's Supreme Court delays the eviction of Rabbi Markovitz's faction from Ponevezh Yeshiva until August 2027 and raises concerns over a NIS 10 million fine.

Ponevezh Yeshiva dispute: Supreme Court delays eviction until August

IDF eliminates four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

The IDF eliminated four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in strikes across the Gaza Strip over the weekend, including a Hamas Nukhba cell commander and a sniper who targeted Israeli troops.

IDF eliminates four Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold high-level talks with Iran

Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss de-escalation as Houthi attacks continue and Egypt backs Saudi defense.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold high-level talks with Iran

Report:

Report: Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Reuters reports that Hezbollah has received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to replenish its arsenal, develop explosive drones, and prepare for a possible renewal of fighting with Israel.

Report: Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Poll: Israelis want security, Americans want unity

A JPPI survey reveals that 57% of American Jews with ties to Israel prefer an opposition victory in the Knesset elections, compared to 15% who support the coalition.

Poll: Israelis want security, Americans want unity

"I thought we were on commercialS"

"I thought we were on commercialS": Actress caught off guard during live broadcast

Chelli Goldenberg made harsh remarks about "the occupation and the settlers," only to discover that the conversation had been broadcast live. "I thought we were on a commercial break," she said.

"I thought we were on commercialS": Actress caught off guard during live broadcast

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF strikes terrorists emerging from tunnel

After IDF troops identified three terrorists exiting a tunnel shaft in Khan Yunis, an aircraft struck the shaft and the terrorists.

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF strikes terrorists emerging from tunnel

'A step away from disaster':

'A step away from disaster': Yitzhar residents demand IDF action after rock attack

Following a rock attack on families traveling home, Yitzhar residents demand the IDF clear buildings and groves near the road to prevent further attacks.

'A step away from disaster': Yitzhar residents demand IDF action after rock attack

17-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition due to flu complications

A teenage girl with no underlying medical conditions is hospitalized in intensive care at Assuta Ashdod Hospital following a severe complication of influenza. Her condition deteriorated within hours, and she is now sedated and on a ventilator.

17-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition due to flu complications

'I accept the people's choice'

Rabbis release special prayer ahead of Israel's Knesset elections

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization releases a special prayer for Israel's elections, emphasizing national unity, shared responsibility, and mutual respect.

Rabbis release special prayer ahead of Israel's Knesset elections

Haredi leader: 'Color Black' party will burn in hell

Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando says haredi 'Color Black' party uninterested in entering Knesset, will 'burn in hell.'

Haredi leader: 'Color Black' party will burn in hell

UN commission accuses Israel of 'extermination'; Israel slams 'misinformation campaign'

UN-appointed inquiry alleges extermination in Judea and Samaria and genocide in Gaza; Israeli mission accuses investigators of distorting history.

UN commission accuses Israel of 'extermination'; Israel slams 'misinformation campaign'

Herzog warns of 'onslaught on Israel' from the Netherlands

Receiving five new ambassadors, Israeli President Isaac Herzog voices concern over Dutch criticism of Israel, while calling for stronger ties with France and expanded cooperation with Austria and African nations.

Herzog warns of 'onslaught on Israel' from the Netherlands

Israel to supply Cyprus with advanced naval patrol vessel

Israel signs defense deal to supply Cyprus with new patrol vessel equipped with advanced Rafael naval systems, upgrade an existing vessel.

Israel to supply Cyprus with advanced naval patrol vessel

IDF uncovers mysterious tunnel shaft near Hebron terrorist's home

Searches following deadly terror attack reveal 15-meter-deep shaft near terrorist's home in Hebron, with electronic device inside.

IDF uncovers mysterious tunnel shaft near Hebron terrorist's home

Attorney indicted on charges of contact with foreign agent

The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment on Monday against an Israeli attorney accused of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and obstructing an investigation.

Attorney indicted on charges of contact with foreign agent

Newly-released footage:

Newly-released footage: Ben Gvir warned of Hamas threat days before October 7

Otzma Yehudit releases footage of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warning of Hamas' increased strength, calling for tougher action just three days before the October 7 massacre.

Newly-released footage: Ben Gvir warned of Hamas threat days before October 7

Palestinian woman joins race for UN chair

Lana Nusseibeh, a senior Emirati diplomat of Palestinian descent, has entered the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations.

Palestinian woman  joins race for UN chair

IDF eliminates two senior Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminate Hamas military intelligence commander and engineering commander, accusing both of planning attacks and violating ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two senior Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes

Bodycam footage reveals:

Bodycam footage reveals: Five terrorists arrested in Qabatiya operation

Paratroopers arrest five Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qabatiya; Battalion 202 raids over 50 locations in Binyamin during separate counterterrorism operation.

Bodycam footage reveals: Five terrorists arrested in Qabatiya operation

Israeli defense giant Elbit secures $200 million deal in Asia-Pacific

Elbit Systems wins $200 million in contracts to supply an Asia-Pacific country with advanced helicopter surveillance and targeting systems, pilot training technology, and aircraft displays.

Israeli defense giant Elbit secures $200 million deal in Asia-Pacific

MedEx returns to London to strengthen Israeli healthcare

Over 130 British doctors looking to move to Israel attended the MedEx UK event in London on Sunday.

MedEx returns to London to strengthen Israeli healthcare

Senior IDF officers to Winter: '

Senior IDF officers to Winter: 'You could bring down the entire right'

Four senior reserve officers who served alongside Ofer Winter urge him to withdraw from elections, warning his party could waste crucial votes, cost right-wing bloc its majority.

Senior IDF officers to Winter: 'You could bring down the entire right'

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

CNN claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought joint US-Israeli attack on Iran before elections, failed to secure US President Donald Trump's approval. Prime Minister's Office: Fake news.

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

South Tel Aviv activist passes away at 74

Sheffi Paz, a prominent activist who led the struggle on behalf of South Tel Aviv residents and against illegal immigration, died Monday morning at the age of 74.

South Tel Aviv activist passes away at 74

Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz denies reports of disagreements between the government and IDF over Iran, saying no plans to launch attack before elections.

Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran

Three terror suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria weapons raids

Israeli security forces arrest three suspects, including one with suspected Hamas ties, in operations in Bethlehem and Hebron.

Three terror suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria weapons raids

Court frees Samaria security chief accused in shooting incident

After weeks of controversy, a judge ordered the release of Samaria security coordinator Pinchas Ran to house arrest.

Court frees Samaria security chief accused in shooting incident

New plan seeks major changes to Israel's education and courts

A new policy blueprint urges Israel's next government to advance a sweeping slate of legislative reforms.

New plan seeks major changes to Israel's education and courts

Election Day washout? Thunderstorms, floods forecast for Israel

Israel braces for a sharp change in the weather, with thunderstorms, hail, flash floods, and strong winds expected on Election Day.

Election Day washout? Thunderstorms, floods forecast for Israel

CENTCOM chief declares:

CENTCOM chief declares: Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visits the Strait of Hormuz as US forces report helping more than 3,000 ships transit the waterway and keeping shipping lanes clear of Iranian mines.

CENTCOM chief declares: Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines

Manhattan:

Woman arrested and charged after Jewish man stabbed in Manhattan

NYPD arrests a Brooklyn woman after a Jewish rabbinical student was stabbed in Manhattan's Diamond District.

Woman arrested and charged after Jewish man stabbed in Manhattan

Montreal man sues police after arrest for waving Israeli flag

Montreal man seeks $86,301 in damages after being arrested while displaying an Israeli flag at a cycling race. The criminal charge was later withdrawn.

Montreal man sues police after arrest for waving Israeli flag

Brazil election:

Brazil's Lula wins fourth term, defeats pro-Israel Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Lula da Silva wins a fourth term, defeating pro-Israel rival Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff.

Brazil's Lula wins fourth term, defeats pro-Israel Flavio Bolsonaro

Feiglin in the past:

Feiglin previously said he would consider Eisenkot as PM in exchange for Defense Ministry

During talks on an alliance with Yaron Zelekha, Moshe Feiglin reportedly said he could support Gadi Eisenkot as Prime Minister if appointed Defense Minister.

Feiglin previously said he would consider Eisenkot as PM in exchange for Defense Ministry

'We have to finish the job'

Trump renews endorsement of Netanyahu: We have to finish the job we started

President Trump reiterates his endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election, praising their joint achievements against Iran and urging Israelis to vote for him.

Trump renews endorsement of Netanyahu: We have to finish the job we started

Nationwide security operation

Nationwide security operation: Over 20,000 police officers to deploy on Election Day

Police Commissioner Danny Levy presents Israel's Election Day security plan to Justice Noam Sohlberg, with more than 20,000 officers set to deploy nationwide.

Nationwide security operation: Over 20,000 police officers to deploy on Election Day

Drama in Serbia

Drama in Serbia: Pro-Israel President Vucic concedes election defeat

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic concedes electoral defeat after 14 years in power, as a student-led opposition movement scores a major political victory.

Drama in Serbia: Pro-Israel President Vucic concedes election defeat

Hasidic man pepper-sprayed in unprovoked attack in Ashdod

Hasidic man attacked with pepper spray while walking in Ashdod, assailant flees on an electric bicycle.

Hasidic man pepper-sprayed in unprovoked attack in Ashdod

Feiglin: Shabbat should unite Israelis, not divide them

Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin proposes differential Shabbat laws, in effort to preserve country's Jewish character while reducing division.

Feiglin: Shabbat should unite Israelis, not divide them