Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall
Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.
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Netanyahu meets Hungarian antisemitism watchdog
PM Netanyahu meets Hungarian antisemitism watchdog leader. 'Antisemitism directly affects Israel’s security.'
Hostage's brother: 'We need to execute terrorists'
Idan Baruch, brother of kidnapped and murdered hostage Ariel Baruch, says there is no place to discuss terrorists' prison conditions, urges executing them instead. 'That's the minimum in a functional country.'
At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7
Protesters at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square mark 700 days of hostages' captivity, sign 'SOS.' Watch.
Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run
New survey indicates coalition could drop 2-3 Knesset seats, with center-left bloc potentially forming a majority, if new parties run in elections.
Argentina:
Nazi descendants charged over hidden trove of looted Jewish art in Argentina
Nazi’s daughter and her husband charged in Argentina for hiding looted Jewish art, including 22 Matisse works and a long-lost Ghislandi painting stolen during WWII.
Campus antisemitism probe:
Northwestern President resigns amid antisemitism probe and funding freeze
Northwestern President Michael Schill resigns amid federal funding freeze and criticism over campus protests. He’ll stay on until an interim leader is named and help restore the university’s lost funding.
United Airlines to resume flights to Israel
US carrier reinstating direct routes from Tel Aviv to Chicago and Washington, suspended after October 7.
Report:
Report: Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post
New York Times reports that NYC Mayor Eric Adams is considering a Trump admin job as part of Trump’s bid to clear the NYC mayoral field for Andrew Cuomo to defeat Mamdani.
Trump to sign order to rename Pentagon ‘Department of War’
President Trump will sign an executive order reviving the historic “Department of War” title for the Pentagon, part of a broader push to restore a “warrior ethos” in US military culture.
Poll:
Poll: Bennett-Liberman alliance would secure 30 seats
Poll shows merged Bennett-Yisrael Beytenu slate would become the largest party, while slightly weakening the opposition bloc.
Want to be a renowned genocide scholar? Pay 30$
i24NEWS correspondent Joe Brown reveals how simple it is to join the International Association of Genocide Studies, which recently passed a resolution accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, and claim to be a genocide expert, no proof required.
Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy
The terrorist organization is seeking to prevent civilians from evacuation in an attempt to maximize civilian casualties so that there will be more international pressure on Israel.
Rubio:
Rubio: Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state could prompt Israeli sovereignty moves in Judea and Samaria and obstruct Gaza ceasefire talks.
DC Jewish Museum shooting suspect arraigned
Elias Rodriguez pleads not guilty to murder and hate crime charges in the murder of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
PM Netanyahu claims:
PM Netanyahu claims: The real reason the ICC accused Israel
PM alleges ICC prosecutor fabricated charges against Israel to deflect from personal misconduct, calls for immediate cancellation of 'false' arrest warrants.
IDF reveals new photo of eliminated Hamas spokesman
The leaked photo shows the spokesman for Hamas' military wing, who was eliminated last week, alongside senior figures in the terrorist organization - which indicates his status within it.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: 12 senior Houthi officials eliminated in strike on Sanaa
The military confirmed that the officials were eliminated in a strike on a military facility used by the senior military command, where senior military figures, alongside government ministers, were present.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: 'IDF now controls 40% of Gaza City'
Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin provides update on Israel’s intensified operations against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza City.
Haaretz Against Smotrich
Haaretz Against Smotrich: 'Turning annexation into a working plan'
Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.
Sa'ar to French counterpart:
Sa'ar to French counterpart: Reconsider decision to recognize Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged France to drop its Palestinian state initiative, warning it harms Israel’s security and could jeopardize Macron’s planned visit.
Watch:
Watch: IAF downs Houthi drones
Over the past week, the IAF intercepted five UAVs and two surface-to-surface missiles that were launched from Yemen.
Honenu director
Honenu director: 'Official revealed to me that Shin Bet decided to ‘take us down’
The Honenu organization claims that, for the first time, the Shin Bet is acting against a civil society organization, gathering personal information about the director and the organization’s activities.
Herzog meets Pope Leo at Vatican, urges hostage release by Hamas
During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.
DC hires writer who celebrated Oct. 7 to helm Batman-line book
Antisemitism watchdog calls on DC Comics to reconsider hiring of writer who posted defenses of the October 7 massacre on the day of the massacre and defended Hamas's right to use violence against Israeli civilians.
Gazan boy found alive, debunking viral death lie
GHF confirms eight-year-old Gazan boy falsely reported dead by ex-contractor is alive and safe, after weeks-long search exposes fabricated claims and media missteps.
Be'er Sheva: Three-year-old forgotten in car dies
Three-year-old found unconscious after being forgotten in car declared dead in hospital.
Watch
Watch: Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food
Amb. Huckabee asks 'is this what pro-Hamas protesters want' in response to video of Hamas members beating Gazan civilians with wooden sticks and metal clubs for taking food.
NSC official:
NSC official: Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation
State Comptroller demands National Security Council officials receive preliminary findings on October 7 failures, staff refuse over leak concerns.
Flight to Uman:
Flight to Uman: 'Do not cause desecration of God's name'
The Breslov Union published special guidelines for travelers to Uman: limits on early arrival at airports, a ban on smuggling cigarettes and an emphasis on maintaining cleanliness.
Petition to cancel all Yeshiva subsidies rejected
The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to strip all funding from yeshiva students, but Justice Yitzhak Amit indicated to the petitioners that they may file an amended petition.
Watch:
Watch: Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream
A man from eastern Jerusalem in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of incitement after appearing in a video in which he claims he contaminates Israeli ice cream by spitting and inserting his fingers into the product.
Security officials warn:
Security officials warn: Aid truck inspections not airtight, smuggled items reach Hamas
Defense echelon warns of failures in process of inspecting aid trucks entering Gaza for smuggled items, amount of equipment reaching Hamas rising in parallel to increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
17 Million Shekels:
17 Million Shekels: State to pay record settlement to man wrongfully imprisoned
A court approved a settlement between the state and Roman Zadorov, under which he will receive NIS 17 million in compensation for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment — the highest amount ever paid in Israel.
Painting looted by Nazis found in Argentina
Argentine authorities located and returned a rare painting by Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi that was looted by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands.
Hostage's mother: The moment G-d wills it, they'll release him
Miri Ben-Haim, mother of hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, tries to remain optimistic, says she feels she must be strong - to give her son strength during his time in Hamas captivity.
Reservist named as suspect in arson near PM's residence
Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Amos Doron named as suspect in arson near Prime Minister's residence; court extends his arrest by five days.
Instagram launches iPad-compatible app
The Instagram iPad app is available in Israel and worldwide, featuring a Reels landing screen and a new Following view with three modes.
American Zionist Movement:
AZM: These are the certified results of the World Zionist Congress elections
The 155 representatives elected from the U.S. will join others from around the world in the Congress to make key decisions on over $1 billion in annual support for Israel and world Jewry.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: Houthis resumed firing, we'll complete the Ten Plagues
Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to increase in Houthi missile launches, warns more retribution to come.
