Report:
Report: Attempted 'soft coup' against Khamenei uncovered
Reports detail an alleged internal bid led by Hassan Rouhani to sideline Iran’s Supreme Leader as protests commenced across the country.
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Gerald Ford near Crete
US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete
More than 200 American fighter jets are already in the area, and the "Ford" aircraft carrier has been spotted near Crete. Secretary of State Rubio has postponed his visit to Israel by two days.
Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car
Shu'afat resident, age 40, indicted for transporting illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs into Israel.
Concerning trend
Concerning trend: Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer
A new Knesset report reveals that between 2018-2022, about 19,600 young adults aged 18-44 were diagnosed with cancer in Israel, making up around 16% of all cancer patients.
Competition Authority:
Competition Authority: El Al to be fined NIS 109 million
Competition Authority considering imposing a heavy financial sanction on El Al after it refused to grant Arkia access to hangars during the war, in a way that could have harmed competition and the traveling public.
'You're being poisoned':
Knesset health committee warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel
Knesset Health Committee finds many Palestinian Authority agricultural products entering Israel contaminated with banned pesticides linked to cancer, Parkinson’s, damage to liver and kidneys, and developmental harm in children.
Dangerous driving:
65 young drivers killed in 2025
65 young drivers were killed in 2025, a 67% increase compared to 2016; Friday and Saturday are the deadliest days.
Eliya Cohen shares footage of his return to Israel
One year after his release, Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen shares new footage from the helicopter which brought him to an Israeli hospital following his return to Israel.
Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire - again
In third incident in three days, Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire, threatening IDF forces.
OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago
ChatGPT company chose not to inform authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence in June 2025.
Woman who killed four-year-old gets one year in prison
Court sentences Carol Fassler, convicted of abandonment in hit-and-run which killed four-year-old Rafael Adana, to one year in prison and slap-on-the-wrist fine.
Fire breaks out at Lizhensk guest tent
Fire breaks out at the tomb of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk in Poland, during preparations for the annual event.
Message of sovereignty and history:
Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley
A giant Israeli flag was raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, in a move led by the Ministry of Heritage, as part of symbolic activities at historic sites in Judea and Samaria.
Mid-war:
Report: AG takes aim at Shin Bet chief's freedom of action
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's office preparing legal opinion to ban Shin Bet chief David Zini from dealing with Gaza-related issues, journalist Yaakov Bardugo reports.
Tragedy while on vacation:
Suspected hit-and-run while on vacation in New Zealand
73-year-old Israeli woman killed in a road accident in Te Anau, South New Zealand.
IDF concludes operation area near Rafah 'yellow line'
IDF dismantles underground tunnel route along 'yellow line,' clears threats where it runs through Rafah area.
IDF officials against UNIFIL
UNIFIL does more harm than good, Israel prefers to communicate directly with Lebanese Army, security officials say.
No surprise:
No surprise: Kim Jong Un re-elected as head of North Korea's Workers' Party
Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as general secretary of North Korea’s Workers’ Party, emphasizing nuclear strength and economic development.
Former CIA chief:
Former CIA chief: Iran strikes will not bring regime change
Former CIA Director David Petraeus cautions that military strikes on Iran, while potentially damaging, will not lead to regime change.
Hamas nearing decision on new leader
Hamas is nearing a decision on its new leader, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya vying for the role.
Coalition to advance 'Ben Gvir Law'
The coalition has decided to advance a law that would prevent the Supreme Court from reviewing ministerial appointments, except in exceptional cases.
Bnei Brak:
Minor arrested on suspicion of overturning police car in Bnei Brak
Detectives arrest 15-year-old suspected of involvement in overturning a police car during the civil unrest in Bnei Brak.
Four years of war:
Four years of war: Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine
Jewish community of Ukraine notes that many sites are inaccessible for inspection, and in some areas, there are concerns about unexploded landmines.
Report:
Report: Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack
The New York Times reports that President Trump is considering a larger military strike on Iran if negotiations fail or an initial attack backfires.
Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry tells Arutz Sheva that negotiations with Iran needed to address not only direct attacks against Israel, but also the funding of proxies and agents as far away as the USA.
Three Years Later:
Three Years Later: Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara
Three years after the attack that shocked the country, today their parents, family members, public figures and hundreds gathered at the site of the killing of Hallel and Yigal Yaniv in Huwara.
How Hamas works to incite unrest - from Turkey
Defense Minister Israel Katz signs order designating Hamas-linked networks as terror groups to curb online incitement during Ramadan.
Rep. Higgins in Jerusalem: Iran must 'agree to our terms'
In an Arutz Sheva interview while visiting Israel, Rep. Clay Higgins stresses US-Israel unity, warns Iran over compliance, and voices faith in Netanyahu and Trump.
Tragedy:
Border Police officer Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident
Police suspect the gunfire was accidental, occurring as the victim and another officer were playing with their weapons.
Iranian FM:
Iranian FM: 'Why pursue war when there is every possibility of peace?'
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi warned that his country would defend itself if attacked, but expressed optimism for fast diplomatic progress in upcoming Geneva nuclear talks.
Health Ministry:
Health Ministry: Six-year-old dead due to measles
Unvaccinated six-year-old boy brought to hospital in critical condition. Pronounced dead after attempts to revive him.
Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested
Israeli forces arrested an Arab identified with Hamas on suspicion of incitement to terrorism on social media and support for terrorists.
A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south
In his photos and videos, photojournalist Yoav Dudkevitch provides a peek into the Neve Ori farm, which sits between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.
Report:
Report: Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting
US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.
One dead
Armed man killed after breaching Mar-A-Lago
Armed man carrying apparent shotgun and fuel can shot dead after approaching north gate of Mar-a-Lago; President Trump was at White House.
Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm
Government approves plan to fast-track AI data centers, citing national security, expanded energy capacity and billions in projected revenue
Like the worst criminal:
Like the worst criminal: Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation
Elkana Federman, Nova party security officer, was questioned under caution for an operational incident in Binyamin. MK Zvi Sukkot called him a hero and criticized the military investigation.
Oslo Accords:
Are the Oslo Accords returning? 5,000 Palestinian Arab policemen on way to Gaza
Under the plan, the Palestinian force will operate under the National Committee for Gaza Management and enforce complete disarmament of all factions, all weapons to be centralized under 'one authority, one law, one weapon,'
Following antisemitic article in Kuwait: The Shadow backs Dagan
Following an anti-Semitic profile article in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Mujtama against Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Yoav Eliasi published a supportive post that went viral on social media.
'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough'
'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough:' Netanyahu cancels meeting on Western Wall bill
PM Netanyahu instructed the Cabinet Secretary to cancel the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation that had been scheduled to convene today, amid a dispute over MK Avi Maoz’s Holy Places bill.
