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Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan: 'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'

In a joint statement, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman emphasized the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan: 'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'

Mt. Hermon in white:

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Ben Gvir's policy:

Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel

Security forces arrest four foreign activists for attacking a shepherd near al-Mughayyir. Two of the suspects await deportation from Israel.

Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel

Family comes full circle:

Family comes full circle: Israeli appointed to Trump’s Peace Council

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Family comes full circle: Israeli appointed to Trump’s Peace Council

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

Accused of 'riots'

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accuses them of 'riot' activity

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accuses them of 'riot' activity

B’nai Brith to Canada:

B’nai Brith urges Canada to list Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists

B’nai Brith Canada urges Ottawa to designate three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist entities over support for Hamas, calling for action to match recent US and Argentine measures.

B’nai Brith urges Canada to list Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists

Report:

Report: Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Bloomberg reports that Trump seeks $1B from countries for permanent seats on his new Board of Peace.

Report: Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Argentina blacklists Iran’s Quds Force as a terrorist group

Argentina designates Iran’s Quds Force and 13 linked individuals as terrorists, citing the 1992 embassy and 1994 AMIA attacks. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the move.

Argentina blacklists Iran’s Quds Force as a terrorist group

New details revealed:

New details revealed: Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.

New details revealed: Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Former US Ambassador:

Ex‑US envoy predicts Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

Ex‑US envoy predicts Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days

US official: Gaza is our way or the highway

US President Donald Trump's advisers reject criticism of Board of Peace, say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make a choice, Axios reports.

US official: Gaza is our way or the highway

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Watch: Arab rioters attack Samaria homestead

On Friday, dozens of Arab rioters from the villages of Qaddum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Tzion homestead in Samaria.

Watch: Arab rioters attack Samaria homestead

Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG

Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.

Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG

Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated

Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.

Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated

US strikes terrorist in northwest Syria

US forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on Americans in Syria.

US strikes terrorist in northwest Syria

Parents of Hostage:

Parents of Hostage: 'Don't leave Ran behind!'

The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.

Parents of Hostage: 'Don't leave Ran behind!'

Released hostage:

Released hostage: I agreed to die in Gaza so that Israel could destroy Hamas

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor expresses support for his father's position, says he refused offer to spy for Hamas

Released hostage: I agreed to die in Gaza so that Israel could destroy Hamas

Unusual discovery in Hadera sewage pipe

Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.

Unusual discovery in Hadera sewage pipe

Israeli found lifeless in Uman

Israeli found lifeless in Uman, Ukraine, to be transferred to Israel for burial.

Israeli found lifeless in Uman

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route

IDF dismantles rockets, underground tunnel route, in northern Gaza.

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

'We will not let international or local criminals go unpunished,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns.

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

IDF intercepts aerial weapons smuggling attempt

IDF intercepts drones crossing into Israeli territory bearing weapons.

IDF intercepts aerial weapons smuggling attempt

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK police chief Craig Guildford resigns after a report found West Midlands Police used “greatly exaggerated" intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

Germany, Holocaust memorials demand action on fake AI images

Germany and Holocaust memorials warn that fake AI images are distorting history, urging social media platforms to remove or label them and prevent monetization amid rising concerns over AI-generated forgeries.

Germany, Holocaust memorials demand action on fake AI images

Report:

Report: Seized Gaza documents reveal Hamas intent to raid Judea and Samaria

Channel 12 News reveals IDF‑seized Gaza documents show Hamas intended to raid communities in Judea and Samaria, prompting updated IDF scenarios and new operational planning.

Report: Seized Gaza documents reveal Hamas intent to raid Judea and Samaria

Report:

Report: Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Axios reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night to discuss Iran, their second phone call in two days on the Iran crisis.

Report: Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Israel, US launch partnership on AI, critical technologies under Pax Silica initiative

The US and Israel, the first country to sign a joint statement in this field with the US, launch a strategic AI and technology partnership, strengthening security and innovation ties between the two nations.

Israel, US launch partnership on AI, critical technologies under Pax Silica initiative

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Military at peak readiness as regional tensions rise

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military is fully prepared on all fronts, urges public to rely on official updates, and confirms no change in Home Front guidelines.

IDF Spokesman: Military at peak readiness as regional tensions rise

Iranian-Israeli reporter:

Iranian-Israeli reporter: A US strike now would not change Iran

According to Iran International journalist Babak Itzhaki a strike on regime targets would not lead to any real results in Iran other than another round of missiles on Israel.

Iranian-Israeli reporter: A US strike now would not change Iran

Rabbis' wives join revolution to protect sexual abuse victims

Wives of rabbis complete a pioneering course on sexual abuse, gaining tools to create protected communities across Israel.

Rabbis' wives join revolution to protect sexual abuse victims

Open University drops ‘ancient Palestine’ reference after receiving complaint

Institution amends course material after receiving warning that terminology risks erasing Jewish history and harming Jewish students.

Open University drops ‘ancient Palestine’ reference after receiving complaint

Iran on the agenda

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings on Iran

Barnea’s US visit comes amid Israel-US consultations on Iran protests, possible military action, and concerns over retaliation and renewed talks.

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings on Iran

15 seats:

Left-wing petitions against Ben Gvir strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.

Left-wing petitions against Ben Gvir strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law:

Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law: 'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'

'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.

Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law: 'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'