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Drone attack:

Drone attack: Ukraine hits at the heart of Russia only hours before the Economic Forum

Russia's second-largest city was attacked just hours before the opening of the Kremlin's economic forum. Thick smoke was seen rising over several areas of St. Petersburg.

Drone attack: Ukraine hits at the heart of Russia only hours before the Economic Forum

Dr. Jonathan Fish:

Dr. Jonathan Fish: 'Take your skills and help the people of Israel'

At the MedEx conference in New Jersey, Dr. Jonathan Fish, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, spoke about his family's aliyah journey and his plans to relocate to Israel within the next few years.

Dr. Jonathan Fish: 'Take your skills and help the people of Israel'

NBN MEDEX in NJ: Marching for Israel, Marching to Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass helps ease the aliyah process for medical professionals, 'It is possible. You're wanted. You're needed.'

NBN MEDEX in NJ: Marching for Israel, Marching to Israel

'Police Are Lying':

'Police Are Lying': Uproar in Constitution Committee meeting

MK Simcha Rotman announced an abrupt recess after accusing police representatives of concealing gaps in handling incitement cases and of issuing a false report about the illness-related absence of Superintendent Udi Ronen.

'Police Are Lying': Uproar in Constitution Committee meeting

Ashdod:

14-year-old girl found unconscious and later died in boarding school in Ashdod

A 14-year-old girl died last night in hospital after she was found unconscious by the caretaker of boarding school in Ashdod.

14-year-old girl found unconscious and later died in boarding school in Ashdod

Medics who saved Mossad head on 10/7 in emotional encounter

At the ceremony marking his inauguration as Mossad chief, Roman Gofman met for the very first time the two United Hatzalah medics who saved his life on October 7.

Medics who saved Mossad head on 10/7 in emotional encounter

Two weeks on the run:

Two weeks on the run: Suspect arrested in shocking dog abuse case

Judea and Samaria District police officers arrested a 16-year-old youth from Ma'ale Adumim on suspicion of cruelly abusing an animal.

Two weeks on the run: Suspect arrested in shocking dog abuse case

MK Succot denounces Ha'aretz for 'auto-antisemitism'

MK Tzvi Succot responded to a report that his visit to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem was carried out contrary to regulations and at the expense of security forces, and clarified that the event was approved legally and with the required permits.

MK Succot denounces Ha'aretz for 'auto-antisemitism'

Fiery night in Middle East

Fiery night in the Middle East: IRGC strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attack

Iran's IRGC says it attacked Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to a US attack on Qeshm Island.

Fiery night in the Middle East: IRGC strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attack

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after clash with management

The journalist was dismissed after sharply criticizing changes being implemented by the network's chief news editor and questioning the executive producer's abilities.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after clash with management

100th Israeli city joins firearms reform

As part of the firearms reform led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, residents of 180 streets in Eilat have been declared eligible for personal firearms licenses.

100th Israeli city joins firearms reform

No Entry:

No Entry: Israel bans Linda Sarsour

Minister Amichai Chikli says Israel will no longer open its gates to those who work to destroy it, after pro-Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour barred from entering the country.

No Entry: Israel bans Linda Sarsour

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

Religious-Zionist Rabbis: Supreme Court ruling on mixed service is a disasterfor the IDF

A group of senior rabbis affiliated with the Torat Ha'aretz HaTova organization has signed a strongly worded letter opposing expansion of judicial authority into matters of security, the military, and the Jewish character of the State of Israel.

Religious-Zionist Rabbis: Supreme Court ruling on mixed service is a disasterfor the IDF

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

'No Jews allowed'

'No Jews allowed': German hotel banned by Booking.com for rejecting Israelis

German hotel removed from Booking.com after sending an antisemitic message to Israelis and refusing their requests to book rooms.

'No Jews allowed': German hotel banned by Booking.com for rejecting Israelis

'It will take them years'

'It will take them years' | Watch: Danon tells Piers Morgan Israel is winning

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN explains to Piers Morgan how Israel and the US successfully set back Iran's nuclear program.

'It will take them years' | Watch: Danon tells Piers Morgan Israel is winning

Watch:

Watch: US Army disables ship defying Iran naval blockade

US aircraft disables an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile for violating the Iran blockade.

Watch: US Army disables ship defying Iran naval blockade

Israeli nonprofit trains working dogs to counter Hezbollah drones

A new pilot program is testing whether specially trained dogs can detect incoming hostile drones and provide early warning to Israeli troops.

Israeli nonprofit trains working dogs to counter Hezbollah drones

Dr. Jennifer Fenster:

Dr. Jennifer Fenster: 'Taking care of children in Israel is part of the dream'

Dr. Jennifer Fenster spoke at the Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey to share her experiences in transferring her qualifications to Israel ahead of aliyah.

Dr. Jennifer Fenster: 'Taking care of children in Israel is part of the dream'

NBN Aliyah Barbecue:

NBN Aliyah Barbecue: Meet the soon-to-be Israelis

Arutz Sheva spoke to some of the prospective immigrants to Israel at the launch of the 2026 summer Aliyah season this week with two celebratory community events held in North America.

NBN Aliyah Barbecue: Meet the soon-to-be Israelis

Suspected Arson:

Suspected Arson: Fire spreads toward Yitzhar

A fire broke out near the town of Yitzhar in Samaria, with firefighters reporting three separate ignition points and a broad fire line advancing up the hill.

Suspected Arson: Fire spreads toward Yitzhar

Watch

Watch: Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

Watch: Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Security guard arrested after throwing stones at protest

Police opened an investigation after footage showed several people on the roof of a Jerusalem hotel throwing stones at haredi protesters on the nearby road.

Security guard arrested after throwing stones at protest

Attempt to smuggle tobacco pouches into Gaza concealed inside wheelchairs thwarted

At the Tarqumiya Crossing, an attempt to smuggle hundreds of tobacco pouches concealed inside an international donation shipment of wheelchairs destined for Gaza was thwarted.

Attempt to smuggle tobacco pouches into Gaza concealed inside wheelchairs thwarted

Ehud Barak

Ehud Barak: “Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

Ehud Barak: “Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

As fellow soldiers slept

As fellow soldiers slept | Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

The Military Prosecution indicted a technician in a combat battalion who allegedly stole weapons from the fighters and sold them together with another soldier.

As fellow soldiers slept | Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

Manchester:

Manchester synagogue attack survivor completes half-marathon recovery goal

Yoni Finlay, wounded in the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue, completes a half-marathon less than eight months later, fulfilling a promise he made during his recovery while raising funds for a charity that helped him heal.

Manchester synagogue attack survivor completes half-marathon recovery goal

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Defense Minister Katz reveals that approximately 600,000 of the 900,000 residents of Beirut's Dahieh suburb have evacuated.

Defense Minister: If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Tragedy:

Tragedy: Nahliya Or-Tzion of Beit El killed in road accident

The Beit El Council announced that one of the victims killed in the serious accident on Tuesday night on Route 232 near Ashkelon was Nahliya Or-Tzion, of blessed memory.

Tragedy: Nahliya Or-Tzion of Beit El killed in road accident

Arkia to fly to Japan:

Arkia launches direct flight route to Tokyo

The new route to the sought-after destination in the Far East will begin operating two flights per week in October 2026. Economy-class fares will start at $750 one way.

Arkia launches direct flight route to Tokyo

Watch:

Watch: IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

IDF soldiers in northern Samaria apprehended three terrorists who were preparing to execute a terror attack.

Watch: IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Police rescue soldier from haredi rioters

Police publish new footage showing the rescue of an IDF soldier who was surrounded by a hostile crowd at the haredi riot in Jerusalem.

Bodycam footage: Police rescue soldier from haredi rioters

New economic blow on haredi men evading military conscription

Gil Limon instructs Interior Ministry's legal adviser to continue advancing cancellation of municipal tax discounts for draft evaders, determines ministry’s position does not comply with High Court of Justice rulings.

New economic blow on haredi men evading military conscription

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu at Mossad director's farewell: Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Netanyahu at Mossad director's farewell: Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Mossad chief at farewell event:

Mossad chief at farewell event: Toppling regime in Iran is our duty to future generations

At a ceremony marking the end of his tenure, David Barnea praises Mossad’s wartime accomplishments and expresses confidence in his successor, Roman Gofman, says, 'the return of the hostages remains the achievement I value most.'

Mossad chief at farewell event: Toppling regime in Iran is our duty to future generations

Nukhba and sniper commanders:

Nukhba and sniper commanders: IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

IDF eliminates five terrorists from various organizations who were advancing terrorist activity and threatening troops.

Nukhba and sniper commanders: IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

Could haredi consumers cost Israel's biggest firms millions?

UTJ is examining targeted consumer boycotts of major companies, aiming to leverage haredi purchasing power as economic pressure.

Could haredi consumers cost Israel's biggest firms millions?

A day after his engagement:

A day after his engagement: Unusual administrative order imposed on Binyamin resident

Commander of the Central Command issues administrative order against a resident of the Tel Talpiot outpost in the Binyamin region, requiring him to remain under house arrest and preventing him from planning his wedding.

A day after his engagement: Unusual administrative order imposed on Binyamin resident

Fallen doctor's haunting post on final birthday

Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon, left behind a poignant message of healing, peace, and hope.

Fallen doctor's haunting post on final birthday

In the midst of war:

In the midst of war: Benefactor raises over €8 million to establish yeshiva

The campus, designed with the goal of creating an advanced learning environment, includes a central study hall (beit midrash), library, dormitories, dining hall, mikveh, and sports facilities.

In the midst of war: Benefactor raises over €8 million to establish yeshiva