Two dead after losing consciousness at Ashdod factory
Two women, approximately 50 years old, lose consciousness and die at Ashdod factory; investigation underway.
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CAM calls for removal of UN Rapporteur over anti-Israel remarks
Combat Antisemitism Movement demands immediate dismissal of UN Special Rapporteur after declaration of Israel as 'common enemy of humanity.'
Haredi battle against mixed performances escalates
Lithuanian-haredi rabbis issue ban on mixed-audience performers, even with full separation, alongside ban on men performing for women.
Terrorist who attacked IDF soldiers eliminated
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist behind multiple deadly attacks on soldiers.
Israel's David's Sling defense system passes key test
David's Sling weapon system successfully completes complex test series as part of future threat readiness upgrade.
Yair Golan to drop demands from Meretz
'Democrats' leader MK Yair Golan expected to drop demands for changes to Labor-Meretz agreement, honor existing agreement.
Watch:
Watch: Traffic enforcement operation in Judea and Samaria
Israel Police officers detained and transferred ten suspects for questioning on various offenses, including a Palestinian wanted for interrogation on suspicion of incitement.
Netherlands:
15 arrested in Netherlands for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok
Dutch prosecutors arrest 15 people for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok, encouraging terrorism.
VP Vance deletes post on recognition of Armenian genocide
VP Vance's X account posts, then deletes, a recognition of the Armenian genocide. VP’s spokesperson attributes post to staff who were not part of the official delegation.
New sanctions:
US hits Hezbollah's gold exchange and financial network with sanctions
US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah's gold exchange Jood SARL and its financial network, targeting key Hezbollah operations funding terrorism and destabilizing Lebanon.
British Columbia, Canada:
10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting in British Columbia, Canada
A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves ten dead, including the suspect. Two wounded airlifted to hospital.
Report:
Report: Trump officials debate seizing tankers to cut Iran’s main revenue source
US officials say seizure of more tankers carrying Iranian oil is under consideration to pressure Tehran, but fears of retaliation and market disruption have so far kept Washington cautious.
'Not what I approved'
'Not what I approved:' When Mandelblit opposed expanding the Netanyahu investigation
Internal protocols reveal former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's objections to the Netanyahu investigation, noting that the police exceeded the guidelines.
Israel offers Trump the opportunity to light a torch on Independence Day
Israel has officially reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and to receive the Israel Prize.
After Maduro:
After Maduro: First delivery of crude oil from Venezuela to Israel
The move, as part of the plan to open up the oil export market, ends the embargo that Venezuela has imposed on Israel for years.
Donald Trump:
Donald Trump: Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action against Iran
The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Meta expands partnership with WJC to provide reliable Holocaust information
Meta launched new search redirection features on Instagram and Threads, significantly increasing access to credible historical resources at a time when Holocaust distortion and misinformation continue to spread online.
Unbearable pain:
Unbearable pain | 12-year-old boy killed in Hod HaSharon bicycle accident
Noam Me'oded, a student at Rishonim School in Hod Hasharon, was critically injured in a road accident and succumbed to his injuries. Today he was laid to rest.
Petition against whitewashing building violations in Umm al-Fahm
Regavim files petition with Haifa District Court demanding a freeze on the advancement of a plan that would legalize over 3,000 housing units built in violation of the law.
For the first time
For the first time: Terrorists who committed attacks will be expelled to Gaza
Three years after the Knesset overwhelmingly approved the law to revoke citizenship and expel terrorists, it has been used for the first time against two terrorists.
Unusual incident
Unusual incident: Journalist kicked off PM's plane ahead of US visit
Nick Kolyohin, an Israeli-Russian independent journalist, was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight, ordered by the Shin Bet, despite prior approval for his participation.
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Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah
Israeli forces who neutralized four terrorists in eastern Rafah describe how they engaged the attackers in close-quarters combat and coordinated with armored units-without sustaining any casualties.
Guy Hochman taken to hospital after car accident
Comedian Guy Hochman updated that he was in a car accident while his son, Oz, was with him in the car. He is suffering from back pain and is on his way to the emergency room.
Australia:
Jewish Council of Australia admits posting false names in anti-Herzog ads
An anti-Herzog newspaper ad listing false names draws backlash, with the Jewish Council of Australia acknowledging errors and signatories denying approval.
State Comptroller
State Comptroller: Serious failures in rehabilitation of Gaza Envelope communities
A special report released by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman raises concerns about failures in the rehabilitation of the Gaza Envelope area following the October 7th attack.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls those who say Hallel on Independence Day 'idiots'
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef harshly criticized those who say Hallel on Independence Day, calling them "idiots." He also attacked the police, the government, and religious Zionism.
IDF retaliates for Hamas ceasefire violation
After terrorists fired at IDF troops from a tunnel in Rafah, IDF and ISA target Hamas operatives in Gaza.
Soldiers warn: This is how Hamas challenges the border
Hamas sending women and children to test IDF reaction to ceasefire violations, as IDF prepares for largescale Nukhba infiltration, Doron Kadosh reports.
Will protests restart after draft-evader arrest?
Ariel Koren, student at the Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva in Tel Aviv, arrested for draft-evasion.
Unusual incident in Idit Silman's office
Employee at Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman's office claims he was attacked, suffered injuries.
Eliya Cohen's powerful response to Hamas
Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen responds to terror group's claim that bill sentencing terrorists to death would violate international treaties.
Watch: Dairy farmers 'mourn' Israeli agriculture
Group of dairy farmers mounts protest near Finance Ministry and Knesset, reciting Kaddish prayer for Israeli agriculture.
Unprecedented measures against air pollution in Judea and Samaria
The Civil Administration worked to eradicate illegal burning sites in Na'alin, deploying a thermal drone, removing tons of waste and seizing more than 30 trucks.
Haredi MK to Finance Ministry: Pay salaries before Passover
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf notes date Passover begins, asks for teachers' and government employees' salaries to be paid early.
Amit Segal estimates: Draft Law will not pass
Analyst Amit Segal says differences between haredi parties and Attorney General indicate that Draft Law will not pass, elections will be held early.
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Watch: Bondi Beach orphans recite Kaddish beside President Herzog
President Herzog visited the Chabad synagogue in Bondi during his state visit to Australia, standing with young orphans from the Bondi Beach massacre who recited Kaddish in memory of their relatives.
AJC report:
AJC report: 91% of American Jews feel less safe after recent antisemitic attacks
Online antisemitism reaches highest level ever recorded by AJC survey, majority of American Jews concerned that AI will spread antisemitism, lead to incidents.
Finance Ministry proposes: No school on Fridays
Finance Ministry proposes plan to shorten school week and summer vacation; Teachers Union expected to oppose.
Watch: IDF destroys weapons storehouse in southern Syria
IDF troops successfully complete overnight operation in southern Syria, seizing weapons and dismantling a weapons storage facility used by the Jamaa Islamiya terrorist organization.
Singer Benny Friedman reveals: I have an autistic son
Benny Friedman shares inspiring message about his son with autism, emphasizing the power of early intervention and unwavering dedication and praising his wife for 'legendary' patience.
