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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.

Sa'ar to French counterpart: Reconsider decision to recognize Palestinian state

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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.

Watch: IAF downs Houthi drones

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.

Honenu director: 'Official revealed to me that Shin Bet decided to ‘take us down’

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.

Herzog meets Pope Leo at Vatican, urges hostage release by Hamas

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.

DC hires writer who celebrated Oct. 7 to helm Batman-line book

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.

Gazan boy found alive, debunking viral death lie

Be'er Sheva: Three-year-old forgotten in car dies

Three-year-old found unconscious after being forgotten in car declared dead in hospital.

Be'er Sheva: Three-year-old forgotten in car dies

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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.

Watch: Hamas members beat Gazans 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.

NSC official: Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

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.

Flight to Uman: 'Do not cause desecration of God's name'

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.

Petition to cancel all Yeshiva subsidies rejected

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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.

Watch: Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream

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.

Security officials warn: Aid truck inspections not airtight, smuggled items reach Hamas

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.

17 Million Shekels: State to pay record settlement to man wrongfully imprisoned

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.

Painting looted by Nazis found in Argentina

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.

Hostage's mother: The moment G-d wills it, they'll release him

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.

Reservist named as suspect in arson near PM's residence

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.

Instagram launches iPad-compatible app

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.

AZM: These are the certified results of the World Zionist Congress elections

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.

Defense Minister: Houthis resumed firing, we'll complete the Ten Plagues

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

Over Israel

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar over Israel

US condemns Norway’s $2T wealth fund for divesting from Caterpillar over alleged IDF use in Gaza. Trump officials call claims “illegitimate”.

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar over Israel

No sirens sounded

Missile fired from Yemen falls in open area, no sirens sounded

IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. The missile falls in an open area outside Israeli territory, no sirens sounded.

Missile fired from Yemen falls in open area, no sirens sounded

Poland:

Elbit Systems booth targeted by anti-Israel activists in Poland

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Elbit Systems’ booth in Poland with fake blood and foul odors. The incident comes three days after red paint was hurled at Israeli singer David D’Or during a Warsaw concert.

Elbit Systems booth targeted by anti-Israel activists in Poland

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu:

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu: Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges the Prime Minister to impose Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and remove protective barriers: "This time, we must go all the way."

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu: Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza

To boost Cuomo

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa to boost Cuomo against Mamdani

The New York Times reports that Trump advisers are weighing roles for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to help Andrew Cuomo defeat anti-Israel candidate Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral race.

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa to boost Cuomo against Mamdani

State Attorney's Office denies

Report: Plea deal with MK Ofer Cassif - State Attorney's Office denies

Report: Cassif will admit to assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances, and the State Attorney's Office will reportedly seek seven months of community service.

Report: Plea deal with MK Ofer Cassif - State Attorney's Office denies

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Lisbon’s iconic streetcar derails, leaving 15 dead

Lisbon’s famed Elevador da Gloria derails, killing 15 and injuring 18. A child is among the wounded. Portugal declares national mourning as investigation begins into the tragic accident.

Lisbon’s iconic streetcar derails, leaving 15 dead

Before Gaza City op

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal ahead of Gaza City op

As the IDF prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots 2 in Gaza City, the Hamas terrorist organization stated that it is prepared to negotiate on a comprehensive deal to end the war.

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal ahead of Gaza City op

IDF:

IDF: Missile from Yemen was carrying a cluster munition

A field examination concluded that the Houthi terrorist regime used a cluster surface-to-surface missile.

IDF: Missile from Yemen was carrying a cluster munition

Israel Heritage Foundation hosts Minister Miri Regev

The event brought together prominent figures to discuss collaboration and the current situation in Israel, particularly in the aftermath of October 7.

Israel Heritage Foundation hosts Minister Miri Regev

Sa'ar, French FM clash over Macron's Palestinian Authority policy

Sharp diplomatic spat erupts as Israeli FM accuses France of enabling PA terror incentives, while Paris defends recent reforms and broader regional diplomacy.

Sa'ar, French FM clash over Macron's Palestinian Authority policy

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: We're in a decisive period, IDF’s presence is felt strongly

At the Technology and Logistics Directorate Change of Command Ceremony today, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated: 'The war will not end until the mission is complete: the return of all our hostages and the defeat of Hamas.'

Chief of Staff: We're in a decisive period, IDF’s presence is felt strongly

Famine report

Famine report | Israel: IPC response to criticism 'doubles down on distortions'

Jerusalem disputes the IPC's defense of its Gaza famine classification, accusing the body of methodological bias, data manipulation, and selective reporting in its latest response.

Famine report | Israel: IPC response to criticism 'doubles down on distortions'

'Like fascists'

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

PM Netanyahu blasted anti-government protests as violent and illegitimate, citing arson near his Jerusalem home and daily threats against him and his family.

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

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Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

For second time in a day:

For second time in a day: Houthis launch missile at Israel

Sirens sounded in the Gush Etzion, Dead Sea, and Hebron areas as a result of a missile launched by the Yemeni terrorist organization, the second in just a few hours.

For second time in a day: Houthis launch missile at Israel

Nuclear watchdog:

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

IAEA reports Iran expanded 60% enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Israeli strikes, raising serious concerns over inspections and verification access.

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'