Moving video: Priestly Blessing in Congress
During an official visit to Washington, DC, Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan met with Rep. Jodey Arrington and blessed him.
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France demands answers after Jewish teens forcibly removed from Spanish flight
A group of French Jewish teenagers was removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, sparking diplomatic outrage after Spain’s transport minister referred to them as “Israeli brats” and police handcuffed their counsellor.
Israel condemns Russian strikes against Kyiv
Foreign Minister Sa'ar condemns Russian attacks on residential neighborhoods that left nearly 30 people dead in Ukraine's capital.
Soldier's warning
Soldier's warning: 'Security perimeter breached — hundreds of terrorists crossed it'
IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip personally approached their battalion commander following new security escort missions and the breach of a defensive line defined by the brigade commander. 'Hundreds of terrorists crossed it; at times, soldiers stand just 50 meters from a frenzied crowd. There’s no concrete warning, no defensive line.'
Jerusalem Zoo worker killed in leopard attack
A leopard attacked an employee this morning at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem. The employee was evacuated to the hospital with serious neck injuries and could not be saved.
Rubio
Rubio: 'Nations that recognize Palestine can't even say where it is'
US Secretary of State criticizes France, UK, and Canada for rewarding Hamas terror by recognizing a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds hostages, notes Hamas has less reason to release the hostages.
WJC
WJC: 'Arab states calling for end to Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'
World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reacted to the recent joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks and calling on Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish its rule over Gaza.
Over antisemitism
Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ over antisemitic discrimination
Trump administration refers Harvard to the DOJ over claims it failed to address antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: I declare unequivocally - no more negotiations with Hamas for a partial deal
Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Vision Conference: "Either we continue until victory, or we succumb to fatigue and external pressures."
Trump on Gaza:
Trump on Gaza: We want to make sure people get fed
President Donald Trump tells NBC News he expects Israel to ensure US aid to Gaza reaches civilians, not Hamas, voices confidence in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s competence.
Hostage’s mother to gov't:
Hostage’s mother to government: Defeat Hamas or bring everyone back
Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan who is being held captive in Gaza, addresses National Vision Conference: Either defeat Hamas or bring everyone back.
Minister Yariv Levin:
Minister Yariv Levin: Everything is ready for the first step toward applying sovereignty
Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."
US to raise tariffs on Israeli goods to 15% starting Friday
President Trump signs an executive order raising tariffs on Israeli goods to 15% starting Friday. The new rate is a slight drop from 17% announced in April, but remains above the 10% Israel had hoped for.
Trump:
Trump: Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid
President Trump says Iran’s nuclear program was “decimated” and lauds US pilots’ B-2 missions. On Gaza, he calls the situation “terrible,” noting $60 million in US aid hasn’t reached the people, blaming Hamas for diverting food and funds.
Sign of life from hostage Rom Braslavski
The Islamic Jihad terror organization published footage of the Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, claiming that it was filmed before contact with his captors was lost.
Hostage Families Forum
Hostage Families Forum: 'No justification for partial, selective deal'
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters states in response to reports US, Israel are considering a new deal that only a deal to free all of the remaining 50 hostages is acceptable. 'Time is running out.'
Rabbinic group defends Rep. Fine after AJC criticism
The Coalition for Jewish Values calls the American Jewish Committee's accusations that Rep. Randy Fine supports 'starving children' 'outrageous and unfair.'
Eretz HaKodesh, Our Israel lead UK's 2025 Zionist Congress results
UK sees unprecedented voter turnout as five slates secure representation under newly revised mandate allocation and surplus vote redistribution rules.
White House
White House: Trump feels that France, UK, & Canada's decision rewards Hamas
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President opposes the recognition of 'Palestine' because it is 'rewarding Hamas at a time where Hamas is the true impediment to a ceasefire and to the release of all of the hostages.'
Watch:
Watch: 14 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in Haifa
Demonstrators refused police orders to disperse; arrests made after chants against IDF operations in Gaza.
White House
White House: Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the 2 officials will observe the situation on the ground in Gaza and use that experience to develop a new aid distribution mechanism.
Sa'ar to German counterpart:
Sa'ar to German FM: Jews have the right to live in the heart of their homeland
Foreign Minister tells Johann Wadephul that Israel won’t forfeit security, slams global pressure, PA incitement, and hypocrisy on Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.
'Fake news'
Netanyahu denies reported Trump tensions amid Gaza War concerns
Atlantic report cites tensions between Trump and Netanyahu over Gaza conflict, but Israeli PM’s office calls claims 'fake news' and declines to comment.
Beit Hanoun:
Givati troops eliminate terror cell in tunnel near key Israeli rail route
As part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, IDF destroys terror tunnel with weapons and living quarters just 5 km from Ashkelon-Sderot line.
Promises on antisemitism
Promises on antisemitism: Brown U. reaches $50 million settlement with govt.
Following latest deal with a prominent university, President Trump writes: 'There will be no more Anti-Semitism, or Anti-Christian, or Anti-Anything Else! Woke is officially DEAD at Brown.'
IDF strikes Hezbollah’s largest precision missile site in Lebanon
Defense Minister confirms strike on major terror facility in Lebanon; vows continued pressure to prevent Hezbollah resurgence.
New York Governor calls for urgent humanitarian aid in Gaza
Governor Hochul echoes claims of starvation in Gaza, urges Israel to act alongside US to deliver aid, while reaffirming support for hostages’ release and a lasting peace
Starmer dismisses former hostage's criticism of Palestine recognition
British PM rejects criticism from captivity survivor Emily Damari of his threat to recognize Palestine while Hamas remains in power and continues to hold hostages.
Court gives life sentence to Swede for killing of captured Jordanian pilot
Osama Krayem found guilty of war crimes and terrorism in connection with Islamic State execution video.
Kfir Brigade solidifies control of ‘Magen Oz’ Corridor
Troops have been operating to further solidify operational control along the 'Magen Oz’ corridor, which runs through the city of Khan Yunis and separates its eastern and western parts.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 23 hurt, 3 seriously, when amusement park ride breaks mid-ride
Video posted to social media captures the terrifying moments a swinging pendulum ride snapped in half at the top of its cycle at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia.
'Kill all Jews'
'Kill all Jews:' NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime
The FBI is now investigating an attack at a kosher restaurant in Queens which left multiple Jewish victims hospitalized as a potential hate crime after the victims said the attackers shouted about killing Jews.
PLO, PA officials face US sanctions for ICC actions, terror support
The US has imposed visa bans on PLO and PA officials, citing violations of peace accords, international legal actions against Israel, and ongoing support for terrorism.
Herzog announces visit to Baltic states
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to travel to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with the goal of bolstering ties, advancing hostage diplomacy, and honoring Holocaust memory, accompanied by a top Israeli economic delegation.
Trump:
Trump: Humanitarian crisis will end when Hamas surrenders
In Truth Social post, US President says hostage release is key to ending Gaza crisis.
German FM says process of recognizing 'Palestine' must begin now
Ahead of visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calls to start process to recognize 'Palestinian state.'
This is the left-wing activist who planned to murder PM Netanyahu
Tamar Gershoni, leftist activist from Tel Aviv, named as woman suspected of planning to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using RPG.
Yoseph Haddad:
Yoseph Haddad: 'I was attacked for nationalistic reasons'
Yosef Haddad was summoned for further investigation after firing his gun into the air during a road altercation. He claims it was a nationalistic incident and fired because he felt his life was in danger.
Tragic End:
Tragic End: Roi Wasserstein took his own life after over 300 days in reserves
Roi Wasserstein, 24 from Netanya, served over 300 reserve days in the 401st Brigade. Yesterday, he took his own life.
Rehovot: The morning walk that saved a little boy's life
Three-year-old boy forgotten in vehicle overnight is saved by alert citizen out for a morning walk.
