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.
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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.
Deep fake of Chief Rabbi identified online
The National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning after fake videos began circulating that allegedly show the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, appearing in promotional material.
Report: Iran preparing as Trump loses patience
Regional officials tell Fox News Iran fears renewed US strikes, as economic pressure mounts and Trump warns his patience is running out.
Report:
Report: Israel operated two secret bases in Iraqi desert for over a year
A New York Times investigation claims that Israel operated two secret bases in western Iraq for more than a year, as part of preparations for a confrontation with Iran.
Eurovision:
Netanyahu congratulates Noam Bettan: 'Amazing victory'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest and won the impressive second place.
Netanyahu on Iran: 'Our eyes are open'
Netanyahu opened the special government meeting on the occasion of Jerusalem Day at the Knesset Museum in the Froumine House by addressing the security situation on various fronts.
Former radio presenter:
Former radio presenter: 'This is how I broadcast encrypted messages to Ron Arad'
Veteran radio presenter Rivi Gadot revealed in an interview with the Knesset Channel how she broadcast encrypted messages to Ron Arad during Kol Yisrael radio programs in the 1980s.
IDF: Remotely piloted UAVmakes emergency landing in Samaria
An IDF aircraft landed in Samaria following a technical malfunction.
“Political games"
“Political games": Coalition crisis over the draft law intensifies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly try to submit the military draft law proposal to committee discussions in an effort to calm tensions within the coalition.
Watch:
Watch: Policemen shocked to find 8 people squashed in Kia Picanto
Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.
Chofetz Haim Ulpana controversy
Chofetz Haim Ulpana controversy| Teachers demand: Cancel the move
35 teachers from Ulpanat Tzvia Hafetz Chaim called on the head of the Nahal Sorek Council to reverse the decision to transfer the institution from the Tzvia network to the Atid network.
“Provocation"
“Provocation": Women of the Wall sparked unrest at the Western Wall plaza
A group of about 20 women from the "Women of the Wall" movement arrived at the Western Wall square this morning with a Torah scroll, which led to a heated confrontation with worshippers there.
National assessment data revealed
Only 3% of students meet standards in science: National assessment data revealed
Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.
The tweet that sparked outrage
The tweet that sparked outrage online: “Tel Aviv is being conquered by religious people"
Independent journalist Hila Tov sparked controversy after claiming that Tel Aviv is being “conquered" by religious Jews, and questioning why they choose to live “in the heart of secularism."
'Great loss for the Jewish People:'
Yeshiva head praises fallen soldier Maoz Recanati: A great loss for the Jewish People
Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.
Proud moment:
Arsenal names Israeli-founded Deel as new shirt sleeve sponsor
HR giant Deel co-founder Alex Bouaziz calls the company's deal to become Arsenal’s new shirt sleeve sponsor from the 2026/27 season, a 'proud moment.'
Residents claim: Police set fire to outpost on Shabbat
Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.
Early this morning:
Early this morning right-wing activists chained themselves to the Syrian border
Dozens of right-wing activists chained themselves to the fence, on the old border line with Syria, between Majdal Shams and the village of Khadr, demanding that they be permitted to set up a community on the site.
UK antisemitism wave
London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews
Over the weekend, a video was published showing a young man threatening to harm Jews by beheading them.
UK leadership crisis:
UK leadership crisis: Former Minister Wes Streeting launches campaign to unseat Starmer
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a bid to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister after local election losses.
Mamdani sparks outrage with anti-Israel 'Nakba Day' video
Jewish groups slam NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for “Nakba" Day" video and claim that “the Nakba continues to this day".
'Calm before the storm'
'Calm before the storm': Trump shares cryptic post on Iran
Trump posts a cryptic warning as the US and Israel reportedly prepare for renewed strikes on Iran.
Mysterious explosion near Beit Shemesh
Company claims explosion caused by preplanned test, went according to plan.
Boos heard during Noam Bettan's performance
Israel's Eurovision representative addressed the boos heard during his semi-final performance in an interview with the BBC, saying he felt shocked.
Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, fell in southern Lebanon
Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, aged 24, from Itamar, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
Watch:
Watch: Undercover soldiers arrest Arab who fled fatal crash scene
Israeli forces arrested the hit-and-run driver in the fatal crash near the village of Luban al-Sharqiyya that killed the late IDF soldier Netanel Ayala.
IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops
IDF retaliates following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanon, striking the terror group's military and terror infrastructure.
Watch: IDF takes out terrorists in aftermath of rocket fire
IDF soldiers from Division 91 eliminate terrorists operating in area from which Hezbollah launched missiles towards Israeli forces.
Next week?
Report: US and Israel preparing to renew strikes on Iran
US and Israel conducting intense preparations ahead of possible renewal of Iran war next week.
Confirmed:
Confirmed: Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated
IDF, ISA, confirm elimination of Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, one of the last senior architects of the October 7 massacre and a key figure in the captivity of Israeli hostages.
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7
IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory during the brutal October 7th massacre.
US explores redirecting frozen PA terror funds to Board of Peace
Report: The US may ask Israel to transfer withheld PA tax funds to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza.
Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil demands US drop deportation order
Attorneys for Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil are fighting a final US deportation order.
Iraqi terror mastermind charged in US with 18 plots against Jews
Leader of Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah arrested for plotting 18 terror attacks targeting Jews and Americans, including targeting a NY synagogue.
'Blood libel'
'Blood libel': Jewish leaders blast NYT column on Israeli prison abuse claims
Conference of Presidents condemns NYT column accusing Israel of the mass rape of Arab prisoners.
IDF targets top Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike
IDF conducts airstrike in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza. Netanyahu and Katz confirm the target was Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas’s military wing.
Washington DC terror attack
US to seek death penalty for murderer of Israeli Embassy staffers in DC
The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez for the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff.
In wake of 'Messiah' patch
In wake of 'Messiah' patch controversy: COS says victory is achieved by discipline
The IDF Chief of Staff says to commanders during the surprise General Staff exercise: “The path to victory goes through a disciplined, competent, and well-trained military, with fighting spirit and a strong sense of mission"
Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'
Commemorative rallies marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the rescue of Holocaust survivors were held this week in cities around the world as part of the annual Day of Liberation and Rescue, observed on the 26th of Iyar.
