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Watch: Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Border Police officers located seven suspects at the site, all residents of the Hebron area who were staying in Israel illegally. They were arrested and transferred for questioning.

Watch: Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Report: The merger planned by Benny Gantz

The chairman of the Blue and White party is reportedly in advanced stages toward reaching an agreement on a political merger with Dedi Simchi and Yaron Zelicha.

Report: The merger planned by Benny Gantz

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman:

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman: 'These are the pioneers of 2026'

'You don't have to be a pioneer from 1948; you can be a pioneer in 2026,' says Tony Gelbart, Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder & Chairman, highlighting efforts to bring doctors to Israel and strengthen the country's healthcare system.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman: 'These are the pioneers of 2026'

Deri: 'UTJ won't break up right-wing bloc'

Aryeh Deri rejected the claim that the haredi parties had pushed for a sweeping exemption from military service for Haredim.

Deri: 'UTJ won't break up right-wing bloc'

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

CAM

CAM: Former French Prime Minister to lead Europe's fight against rising Antisemitism

Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls joined the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s newly-founded Advisory Board for Europe.

CAM: Former French Prime Minister to lead Europe's fight against rising Antisemitism

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF forces discovered a significant bunker used by Hezbollah at the Beaufort Castle complex, which was intended for emergencies.

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

Nearly 3 years later

Nearly 3 years later | Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Residents of Nahal Oz were informed that all documentation and security camera footage from the October 7 massacre had been located and transferred to the kibbutz.

Nearly 3 years later | Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Montreal man charged in failed arson attempt at local synagogue

A 38-year-old man faces arson charges following a late-night attempt to burn down a Montreal synagogue.

Montreal man charged in failed arson attempt at local synagogue

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit the Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem. During the visit, Aviva Siegel writes a personal inscription to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Uzi Baruch, thanking him for his continuous support of the hostages and their families.

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem

Ohio:

Manhunt underway after 12 wounded in shooting near Ohio street festival

A search is underway for two gunmen who shot 12 people during a street festival in Toledo, Ohio.

Manhunt underway after 12 wounded in shooting near Ohio street festival

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

Jerusalem: Two teens bitten by viper snake

Teen boys, ages 13 and 15, evacuated to hospital after being bitten by viper snake.

Jerusalem: Two teens bitten by viper snake

Suspected ramming attack in Gush Etzion

At least one injured in suspected ramming attack at Efrat Junction in Gush Etzion, reports say.

Suspected ramming attack in Gush Etzion

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Hezbollah terror group publishes video showing four explosive drones striking IDF forces in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Woman stabbed over comments on smoking

A fight that broke out at the Maccabiah Village pool in Ramat Gan after a remark about smoking near children ended with a woman stabbed in the leg.

Woman stabbed over comments on smoking

Singer Yonatan Razel in stable condition

Siblings of singer Yonatan Razel say brother hospitalized in stable condition, experienced a miracle.

Singer Yonatan Razel in stable condition

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing before arresting terrorists

Commanders’ course of the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade documented singing 'Kah Echsof' moments before setting out to arrest terrorists. Watch.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing before arresting terrorists

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Givati fighter Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in Lebanon on Friday, apparently after being struck in the head by shrapnel.

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Minister: 'I'm not willing to have a fake law'

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer slams haredi leadership, says he won't support Draft Law that doesn't lead to real enlistment.

Minister: 'I'm not willing to have a fake law'

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Captain Shachar Gamla, 24, dies of his wounds after sustaining serious injuries in Lebanon on Thursday night.

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Israel eavesdropped on senior US officials

The New York Times reported that Israel spied on senior American officials, including envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisers at the Pentagon.

Report: Israel eavesdropped on senior US officials

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

US CENTCOM says it attacked radar stations in Strait of Hormuz; Iran responds with fire.

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

In southern Gaza: IDF eliminates Hamas cell commander

Hamas terrorist cell commander Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana eliminated in precise strike after advancing attack plans against Israeli troops and civilians.

In southern Gaza: IDF eliminates Hamas cell commander

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers injured after IDF strikes suspicious vehicle due to intelligence on upcoming Hezbollah attack.

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Violent clashes in Huwara

Masked Jews arrive in Huwara after herd stolen from Jewish farm, IDF says investigation underway.

Violent clashes in Huwara

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

31-year-old pleads guilty to driving the Manchester synagogue attacker to scout a UK defense site.

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

Netanyahu to Cabinet:

Netanyahu tells Cabinet Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu told the Cabinet that the Lebanon ceasefire is not finalized due to Hezbollah opposition, but that the diplomatic route is preferred.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts amid intense Iran talks

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts amid intense Iran talks

IDF investigating

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby, IDF investigating the incident

The IDF says it is probing an incident in Hebron where soldiers shot at a vehicle. PA health bureau claims the soldiers killed a baby and wounded his parents.

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby, IDF investigating the incident

After swearing-in

Slovenia’s new PM pulls down PLO flag within hours of swearing-in

Slovenia's new PM Janez Jansa removes the PLO flag from government grounds upon taking office, signaling a new pro-Israel approach.

Slovenia’s new PM pulls down PLO flag within hours of swearing-in

Senior Iranian official:

Senior Iranian official: Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.

Senior Iranian official: Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court

Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

Hundreds of haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over recent arrests of demonstrators outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.

Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

Against Israel

France launches war crimes investigation over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla

France opens a war crimes probe into Israel’s alleged mistreatment of French activists bound for Gaza.

France launches war crimes investigation over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla

AI robot sparks outrage after kicking child

An unusual incident at a show in China went viral and raised concerns over the unsafe use of AI-powered robots.

AI robot sparks outrage after kicking child

Ireland bans Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Irish Taoiseach announces that his country is banning ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering its territory.

Ireland bans Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Australia: Bondi Beach hero faces accusations

Ahmed al-Ahmed, who bravely fought a terrorist during the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, is now accused of assaulting and threatening his father.

Australia: Bondi Beach hero faces accusations

Cause of western Binyamin fires determined to be arson

Fire investigators found that two separate fires, one near Dolev and the other in the Chesed Olam farm’s grazing areas, were arson.

Cause of western Binyamin fires determined to be arson

'Government chose to lose'

'Government chose to lose' | What's behind the ruling allowing ICRC visits to terrorists?

Avishai Grinzaig claims government deferred decision to allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists to Supreme Court to answer international pressure while redirecting public anger.

'Government chose to lose' | What's behind the ruling allowing ICRC visits to terrorists?

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Duvdevan soldiers arrested two terrorists in a special operatio. The suspects had been working to advance terror plots against security forces and Israeli civilians.

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin