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Feiglin: Shabbat should unite Israelis, not divide them

Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin proposes differential Shabbat laws, in effort to preserve country's Jewish character while reducing division.

Feiglin: Shabbat should unite Israelis, not divide them

Iran regime change:

Can military action topple Iran's regime? Netanyahu's inner circle has doubts

Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.

Can military action topple Iran's regime? Netanyahu's inner circle has doubts

Ger Rebbe hospitalized for dialysis treatment

Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter, 87, begins series of planned dialysis treatments at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem

Ger Rebbe hospitalized for dialysis treatment

IDF:

IDF: Vast majority of Judea and Samaria olive harvests proceed peacefully

IDF reports 220,000 dunams harvested across Judea and Samaria, with most coordinated activities proceeding peacefully despite recent violent incidents.

IDF: Vast majority of Judea and Samaria olive harvests proceed peacefully

'Despicable man'

Former IDF Chief compares rabbis to ayatollahs, draws backlash

Former IDF Chief Dan Halutz compares Israeli rabbis to Iran's ayatollahs, prompting MK Yaakov Asher to revive his stock sale controversy during the war.

Former IDF Chief compares rabbis to ayatollahs, draws backlash

500 searches, just two guns?

500 searches, just two guns? Questions raised over IDF Hebron operation

IDF forces search over 500 locations and arrest 50 suspects in Hebron following a deadly shooting, but the discovery of just two guns raises questions.

500 searches, just two guns? Questions raised over IDF Hebron operation

His Life Depends on Treatment His Family Cannot Afford

When one of our babies needs help, we all show up.

His Life Depends on Treatment His Family Cannot Afford

Canadian lawyers target Israeli real estate agencies over West Bank property sales

Complaint alleges Canadian buyers were misled about properties in Judea and Samaria as anti-Israel pressure mounts in Ottawa.

Canadian lawyers target Israeli real estate agencies over West Bank property sales

Retired Maj. Gen.:

Retired Maj. Gen. Gil Regev: 'I have more in common with Palestinians than with Smotrich'

Retired Maj. Gen. Gil Regev said he feels closer to Palestinians than to Minister Smotrich, dismissing their shared Jewish identity as “nonsense." Asked why he stays in Israel, he replied, “I’m old. Where would I go?"

Retired Maj. Gen. Gil Regev: 'I have more in common with Palestinians than with Smotrich'

Heartbreaking farewell to soldier murdered in terrorist attack

Hundreds attended the funeral of Staff Sgt. Ron Roytman, who was murdered at the Judea Junction. His sister recalled her unanswered call, 'I called and there was no answer.'

Heartbreaking farewell to soldier murdered in terrorist attack

Report: Iran threatens to target senior American officials

Two senior Iranian officials claim that Tehran is preparing to target American diplomats and government officials in response to the killing of senior Iranian figures and their family members.

Report: Iran threatens to target senior American officials

Idan Amedi reveals which party he will vote for

Israeli singer Idan Amedi, seriously wounded in Gaza while serving in the reserves, endorsed the Reservists-Economic Party and a broad unity government.

Idan Amedi reveals which party he will vote for

Israir CEO: Israelis returning to Israel to vote ahead of elections

Ben Gurion Airport data show that around 32,000 passengers have been arriving in Israel daily over the past two weeks, compared with approximately 26,000 departing.

Israir CEO: Israelis returning to Israel to vote ahead of elections

Suspected security offenses

Suspected security offenses: Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

Two German citizens were arrested on Mount Carmel after prison guards spotted them photographing the entrance to Damon Prison, where terrorists are being held.

Suspected security offenses: Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

Bill Ackman

Bill Ackman: 'Govt. without Ben Gvir, Smotrich would help Israel diplomatically'

American billionaire Bill Ackman says Ben Gvir and Smotrich have caused enormous damage to Israel's reputation and argues that excluding them from the next government could improve relations with the US.

Bill Ackman: 'Govt. without Ben Gvir, Smotrich would help Israel diplomatically'

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

Netanyahu summons Police Commissioner, Yashar Party furious

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned Police Commissioner Danny Levy for a discussion on police preparations ahead of the elections.

Netanyahu summons Police Commissioner, Yashar Party furious

Former hostage’s scathing response to attack on his father

Former hostage Eitan Mor defends father against accusations: ‘His actions brought me home. Hamas doesn’t return hostages voluntarily.'

Former hostage’s scathing response to attack on his father

The engagement that turned into a nightmare: Another legal victory for the couple

Five years after Aviya and Shachar Antman were attacked in Jerusalem minutes after their marriage proposal, two of the attackers will pay them an additional NIS 26,000.

The engagement that turned into a nightmare: Another legal victory for the couple

Gun stolen from school security guard in Givat Shmuel

A suspect snatched a handgun from a security guard at the Kanfei Ruach School in Givat Shmuel and fled the scene. Numerous police officers are searching the area in an attempt to locate him.

Gun stolen from school security guard in Givat Shmuel

Fearing surprise attack, IDF reinforces troops

The IDF is reinforcing troops, raising alert levels, and suspending leave. A two-day drill will take place in northern and central Israel.

Fearing surprise attack, IDF reinforces troops

'Campaigning for jihadist'

'Campaigning for jihadist:' Trump slams Obama over El-Sayed endorsement

Pres. Trump attacks former Pres. Barack Obama over his endorsement of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and urges voters to support Republican Mike Rogers.

'Campaigning for jihadist:' Trump slams Obama over El-Sayed endorsement

Starting this morning

Starting this morning: Yair Golan to receive Shin Bet protection

While Golan will receive full Shin Bet protection, Ofer Winter and Gadi Eisenkot will be protected by private security companies under the supervision of the Dignitary Protection Unit.

Starting this morning: Yair Golan to receive Shin Bet protection

Amid speculation

Iran reports meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei amid questions over his whereabouts

Iran's judiciary reports a meeting between its chief and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since March.

Iran reports meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei amid questions over his whereabouts

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

Trump on Iran: We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon

Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' found at home of suspect in Paris-area shooting

French police discover Hitler's "Mein Kampf" at the home of a suspect in a shooting near Paris that killed one and wounded five, including a critically injured girl.

Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' found at home of suspect in Paris-area shooting

Houthis renew threats

Riyadh airport to resume flights despite renewed Houthi threats

Riyadh's main airport prepares to resume domestic and international flights Sunday as the Houthis renew threats to target the facility following recent attacks.

Riyadh airport to resume flights despite renewed Houthi threats

Report:

Report: US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

Report: US military has strike plans ready for Iran

Did you turn back your clocks?

Did you remember to turn back your clocks? Israel 'falls back' to Winter Time

Israel switches to Winter Time, turning clocks back one hour from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Winter Time will remain in effect until March 26, 2027.

Did you remember to turn back your clocks? Israel 'falls back' to Winter Time

Two towns and six farms planned in response to shooting attack

The Har Hebron Regional Council has announced plans to establish two new communities and six agricultural farms in the southern Hebron Hills following Friday's deadly terrorist attack near Hebron.

Two towns and six farms planned in response to shooting attack

Shas in turmoil:

Shas in turmoil: Senior Sephardic rabbi calls for election boycott

Rabbi Moshe Tzadka, a leading Sephardic haredi rabbi, instructs followers not to vote for Shas over the military draft dispute. Aryeh Deri scrambles to enlist senior rabbis to reverse the decision.

Shas in turmoil: Senior Sephardic rabbi calls for election boycott

Fall back! Israel turns clocks back tonight

Israel switches to winter time overnight as clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m., giving Israelis an extra hour of sleep but bringing earlier sunsets.

Fall back! Israel turns clocks back tonight

Iran reportedly ready to target submarine cables if war resumes

Iran has developed detailed plans to attack undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel launch renewed military strikes.

Iran reportedly ready to target submarine cables if war resumes

US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian assassination plots

US intelligence warns that Iran has intensified assassination plots against American officials abroad, with some reaching advanced stages, Axios report says.

US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian assassination plots

Following terror attack:

Following terror attack: IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

Israeli security forces raid 400 locations across Judea and Samaria, arresting approximately 40 suspects, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, and destroying memorials honoring terrorists.

Following terror attack: IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

Yair Golan threatens Channel 14, Eli Academy

Yair Golan's election demands include shutting down Channel 14 if it refuses to sign an ethics code, cutting funding to a pre-military academy, and taking control of four key ministries.

Yair Golan threatens Channel 14, Eli Academy

Winter rejects serving under Eisenkot, then hugs him on live TV

Ofer Winter declares that an "enormous ideological gulf" separates him from Gadi Eisenkot and rules out serving under him. Moments later, the two meet in the studio and embrace.

Winter rejects serving under Eisenkot, then hugs him on live TV

Over 9000 IDF lone soldiers gather for annual errands support event

Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF, together with the IDF, bring essential government, military and civilian services under one roof for thousands of Lone Soldiers

Over 9000 IDF lone soldiers gather for annual errands support event

Final poll: Eisenkot leads, Likud surges

Channel 12 poll gives anti-Netanyahu bloc 70 Knesset seats, but only 56 without Arab parties, as bloc's voters largely prefer minority government relying on United Arab List for support.

Final poll: Eisenkot leads, Likud surges

IDF eliminates terrorists in Gaza

Terrorists cross Gaza 'yellow line' in two separate incidents, IDF eliminates threats.

IDF eliminates terrorists in Gaza