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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee released a video message for Rosh Hashanah with his prayers for the return of the hostages - 'not a few, but all of them.'
Sasson Shaulov’s rendition of ElaytZur’s ‘Tamid Ohev Oti,’ with its chorus declaring ‘The blessed G-d always loves me,’ was voted Israel’s 5785 Song of the Year.
Israel's Foreign Ministry sharply rejected the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia, calling it a destabilizing move that rewards Hamas.
In recent days, dozens of terror targets in the Gaza Strip were struck in order to separate the combat area and allow the ground troops to enter the area.
PA Chairman Abbas praised the decisions of Canada, the UK, and Australia to officially recognize a Palestinian state, calling the steps vital to advancing peace and implementing the two-state solution.
Israeli ministers delivered scathing rebuttals to the announcements by Britain, Canada, and Australia that they now recognize a Palestinian state.
In a coordinated move, Canada, the UK and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine, linking the decision to renewed efforts for a two-state solution.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated today that there are elements in the Knesset working to postpone Israel's upcoming elections, potentially indefinitely.
Approximately 100 haredi men are detained by Israel’s military police as they attempt to leave for the Jewish holidays. Activists urge their release before Rosh Hashana to avoid alienating the community.
At the beginning of the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that Israel is holding talks with Syria, but emphasized that there remains 'a long way to go.'
Mohammad Alian, father of terrorist who murdered three in Jerusalem, permanently disbarred from Israel Bar Association for supporting October 7th massacre.
Israeli President sends heartfelt greetings to Jewish communities across the globe for Rosh Hashanah, stresses 'all Jews have a place and voice in Israel.'
Bar, daughter of Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Lia, cousin of Emily Damari, talk to Avri Gilad about their personal struggles.
The govt. unanimously approved the appointment of Tzachi Braverman, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel’s ambassador to the United Kingdom.
In the past 24 hours, terrorist cells have been eliminated, terrorist command centers and infrastructures have been destroyed, and IEDs hidden against IDF forces have been neutralized.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman announces his refusal to participate in a future government that would include representatives of haredi or Arab parties over their 'anti-Zionism.'
MK Tzvi Sukkot has sent an urgent letter to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Boaz Bismuth, requesting the committee convene an emergency session and summon representatives from all relevant security agencies to formulate a comprehensive plan to stop weapons smuggling via drones from Egypt into Israel.
Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Daniel, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7, speaks about the last Tishrei holidays with his son, and the pain, while also giving a message of hope.
In September 2023, Mossad agents infiltrated a secret bunker in Dahieh, Beirut, and installed advanced equipment designed for a precise deep strike. “The chance of returning alive was fifty-fifty,” said those involved. The covert operation led to the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah.
Alarms were activated this morning in the city of Ashdod due to a launch from the Gaza Strip. The Air Force intercepted one rocket and the second fell in an open area.
The police detained former MK Hanin Zoabi for questioning on Sunday morning for inciting terrorism at an anti-Israel conference abroad.
Since the start of the operation in Gaza City, the IDF has been operating dozens of robotic armored personnel carriers to destroy terrorist infrastructure.
Majed Abu Salmiya, the brother of Al-Shifa director, eliminated in an attack on his home in the al-Shati 'refugee' camp.
Celebrity chef Guy Vaknin, who served in the IDF, says he received anonymous messages targeting his children and his businesses were vandalized, amid a campaign accusing him of “vegan-washing” Israel.
Ten IDF soldiers were lightly injured in the accident. They were evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.
Man opens fire at golf club in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 1. Witnesses say the shooter shouted pro-Palestinian slogans.
Germany's culture minister blasts threats by Spain, Ireland, and others to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates, calling it a politicization of a cultural event and a "tribunal" against diversity.
Iran's top security body says it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog following a UN Security Council vote to reimpose sanctions.
The Telegraph reports that UK Prime Minister Starmer will sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state, in a bid to strike a more “even-handed” tone.
Likud MK Eli Dallal attacked during anti-government protest at party event in Kfar Saba. "I felt like I was being lynched."
Thousands gather at the Western Wall for Selichot service, praying for the safe return of hostages and offering support to their families and to captivity survivors.
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said that over the weekend Hamas gunmen fired at a UN team operating in the southern Gaza Strip.
Selichot event held at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, attended by Rabbi Itamar Eldar, hostages' relatives, Menachem Kalmanson, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg, and students from yeshivas and seminaries. Watch.
IDF's 98th Division expands operations in Gaza City, locating submachine guns, ammunition, tunnel shafts, and dismantling over 120 terrorist infrastructure sites. Watch.
Former hostage Emily Damari tells Mosab Hassan Yousef: 'Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad told us he is willing to leave leadership, leave Gaza, in exchange for safe passage.' Watch.
Beitar Illit Rabbis have prohibited the publication of spa site advertisements in local newspapers due to allegations of impropriety in some such establishments.
Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.
Three of Europe's major airports—in London, Brussels and Berlin—reported widespread disruptions after a cyberattack on a check-in systems provider.
Labor Ministry publishes criteria for daycare subsidy eligibility, allowing haredi families to receive subsidies even if the father is eligible for enlistment in the IDF.
U.S. President Donald Trump again claimed that more hostages than reported are no longer alive. Israeli sources have not commented on the remarks.
