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Report: US dismisses revised Iranian proposal as insufficient

The White House reportedly views Iran’s revised proposal as inadequate as President Trump weighs diplomatic and military options.

Report: US dismisses revised Iranian proposal as insufficient

Bar Kupershtein gives thanks in New York

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein visited the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, and while in the Rebbi's room, he put on tefillin and thanked G-d for his salvation.

Bar Kupershtein gives thanks in New York

US official warns: Trump’s patience is running out

A US official spoke to Al Jazeera about US-Iran talks and said that President Trump is getting closer to returning to war with Iran.

US official warns: Trump’s patience is running out

Lindsey Graham calls for 'short but forceful response to Iran'

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared to call for a limited military strike against Iran to "reset" the conflict between the US.

Lindsey Graham calls for 'short but forceful response to Iran'

Police commissioner orders officers to detain draft dodgers

A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.

Police commissioner orders officers to detain draft dodgers

Iranian official claims

Iranian official claims: 'US showing flexibility in talks, including on nuclear issue'

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the United States has so far shown flexibility in talks with Tehran, including on restrictions on Iran's nuclear program.

Iranian official claims: 'US showing flexibility in talks, including on nuclear issue'

'You moved all of our hearts'

'You moved all of our hearts': Herzog meets Noam Bettan after Eurovision success

President Isaac Herzog hosted Israeli Eurovision representative Noam Bettan and congratulated him. 'You brought Israel's name into almost every home in the world.'

'You moved all of our hearts': Herzog meets Noam Bettan after Eurovision success

Smotrich sets condition:

Smotrich sets condition: 'Draft law must ensure those who don't study enlist'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich set a key condition for advancing the military draft law: a clear declaration from the haredi leadership that “whoever is not studying Torah must enlist."

Smotrich sets condition: 'Draft law must ensure those who don't study enlist'

Report:

Senior intelligence official's affidavit backs up Gofman's version of events

A classified affidavit submitted to Israel’s Supreme Court reportedly supports Roman Gofman’s account in a sensitive recruitment case.

Senior intelligence official's affidavit backs up Gofman's version of events

Israel’s 1st Druze female doctor receives Recognition Award from Miriam Adelson

r. Nadia Khir, a gynecologist with Clalit Health Services in the Haifa and Western Galilee district, received a special recognition award for her groundbreaking life journey, contribution to Israeli society, and the advancement of Druze women.

Israel’s 1st Druze female doctor receives Recognition Award from Miriam Adelson

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Watch: Vessel catches fire, two rescued from the water

Two people pulled from Kinneret after boat catches fire.

Watch: Vessel catches fire, two rescued from the water

Burglary ring disguised as haredim caught

Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.

Burglary ring disguised as haredim caught

Netanyahu praises soldiers for stopping Gaza flotilla

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir watched from the Navy command bunker as forces intercepted a flotilla seeking to breach the Gaza naval blockade.

Netanyahu praises soldiers for stopping Gaza flotilla

Nahal soldiers’ parents:

Nahal soldiers’ parents: ‘We will not remain silent over this injustice’

Parents of soldiers decry the punishment of a Nahal combat soldier who was sentenced to 30 days in jail and removed from combat service, saying the decision has badly damaged morale in the company.

Nahal soldiers’ parents: ‘We will not remain silent over this injustice’

Report: Iran passes new ceasefire offer to US

New ceasefire proposal, sent via Pakistani mediators, includes commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.

Report: Iran passes new ceasefire offer to US

New medical center

Target date set for opening medical center in Sha'ar Binyamin

The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.

Target date set for opening medical center in Sha'ar Binyamin

Infant killed in crash laid to rest - without his parents

One-month-old Avinoam Meir Davidson of Bnei Brak laid to rest without his parents, who are still hospitalized.

Infant killed in crash laid to rest - without his parents

Haredi MK promises: We will vote to dissolve the Knesset

MK Yitzhak Pindrus says Degel Hatorah faction will vote to dissolve the Knesset, says 'time will tell' if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is serious about Draft Law.

Haredi MK promises: We will vote to dissolve the Knesset

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Live: IDF fighters take control of Gaza-bound flotilla

A naval operation hundreds of kilometers from Israel’s shores: Naval commando fighters have begun operating to stop the flotilla ships that departed from Turkey en route to the Gaza Strip

Live: IDF fighters take control of Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist planning sniper attack

Hamas terrorist advancing plans to carry out sniper attacks against soldiers in southern Gaza is eliminated by IDF.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist planning sniper attack

Portugal:

Human rights group honors Judeo-Christian civilization in Portugal

On Historic Day, Human Rights Organization Honors Jews, Christians, and Jerusalem for Shaping Modern Civilization

Human rights group honors Judeo-Christian civilization in Portugal

Netanyahu hearing canceled due to 'security and diplomatic reasons'

Hearing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cases canceled due to urgent 'security and diplomatic' reasons.

Netanyahu hearing canceled due to 'security and diplomatic reasons'

Israel preparing to turn back violent flotilla from Turkey

Israel planning to force back 57 vessels carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists en route to Gaza.

Israel preparing to turn back violent flotilla from Turkey

New data:

New data: Iran executed 2,159 people after June war with Israel

Iran executed a record 2,159 people last year, driving global executions to their highest level since 1981, according to Amnesty International.

New data: Iran executed 2,159 people after June war with Israel

Fatah elections

Abbas re-elected, son and released terrorist seize control of Fatah's Central Committee

Fatah concludes its eighth conference, electing terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi and chairman Mahmoud Abbas's son to top posts.

Abbas re-elected, son and released terrorist seize control of Fatah's Central Committee

ICC denies issuing new warrants for Israeli officials

International Criminal Court denies Haaretz report claiming it issued new secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials.

ICC denies issuing new warrants for Israeli officials

Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of dividing Muslim world

Iranian President Pezeshkian blames the US and Israel for regional rifts amid speculation of a possible resumption of the war.

Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of dividing Muslim world

American Airlines halts New York-Tel Aviv route through early 2027

American Airlines extends its suspension of nonstop flights from New York to Tel Aviv through January 6, 2027, due to ongoing regional tensions.

American Airlines halts New York-Tel Aviv route through early 2027

Saudi Arabia warns of retaliation after intercepting Iraqi drones

Saudi Arabia shoots down three drones arriving from Iraqi airspace, warning it will take all operational measures to defend its sovereignty.

Saudi Arabia warns of retaliation after intercepting Iraqi drones

UTJ MK:

UTJ MK: Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.

UTJ MK: Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

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Watch: Fighter jets collide mid-air during airshow

Two EA-18G Growler aircraft collided during a Gunfighter Skies air show in Idaho, triggering emergency response and a base lockdown.

Watch: Fighter jets collide mid-air during airshow

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed due to security concerns

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed due to security concerns

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

A new military order applies Israel’s death penalty law for terrorists in Judea and Samaria, reshaping military court policy.

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

ISA chief files contempt of court request against detractors

David Zini filed a petition to hold several former security officials who opposed his appointment in contempt of the court after they refused to comply with an order to disclose their identities.

ISA chief files contempt of court request against detractors

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Watch: Interviewer attacks Israel, Lebanese Muslim MP pushes back

Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi pushed back against claims Israel seeks civil war, blaming Hezbollah for Lebanon’s deepening crisis.

Watch: Interviewer attacks Israel, Lebanese Muslim MP pushes back

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

The Manpower Directorate presented a plan to fill ranks across seven combat arenas, including the establishment of a new haredi brigade.

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

Police to pay thousands for unlawful search

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.

Police to pay thousands for unlawful search

Over son's grave

Bereaved father sings haunting song about sacrifice over son's grave

During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.

Bereaved father sings haunting song about sacrifice over son's grave

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander

IDF confirms elimination of Bahaa Baroud, a commander in Hamas’ Operations Headquarters who operated to plan and advance numerous attacks on behalf of the terrorist organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander

Israel moves to protect lone soldiers before and after service

Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.

Israel moves to protect lone soldiers before and after service