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Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.

Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Haredi leaders disagree on Draft Law

Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.

Haredi leaders disagree on Draft Law

Watch:

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished the house of Amran al-Atrash, the terrorist who carried out the ramming-and-stabbing attack at Gush Junction in which Aaron Cohen was killed.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

Security echelon estimates:

Security echelon estimates: US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Immediate threat to Israel from possible US strike on Iran, high alert maintained.

Security echelon estimates: US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Trump Gaza plan:

WJC backs Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urges action to recover Ran Gvili

WJC praises US-led progress on hostage returns and Gaza ceasefire but says closure is impossible until Ran Gvili is brought home, urging continued pressure on Hamas as Phase Two of the plan begins.

WJC backs Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urges action to recover Ran Gvili

Gantz admits:

Gantz admits: Leaving the emergency government was a mistake

Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."

Gantz admits: Leaving the emergency government was a mistake

In Gaza

IDF reservist severely hurt after weapon misfire in Gaza

IDF says a Jerusalem Brigade reservist was severely injured in an accidental discharge in northern Gaza. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment, and his family has been notified.

IDF reservist severely hurt after weapon misfire in Gaza

Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

The soldier is accused of being recruited by Iranian operatives and transferring photos and videos of IDF sites, as well as information on weaponry.

Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

Trump warns Iran regime could fall, but withholds support for Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

Trump warns Iran regime could fall, but withholds support for Pahlavi

G7 warns Iran:

G7 warns Iran: Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

G7 warns Iran that continued violent repression of nationwide protests could trigger new sanctions, citing mass casualties and widespread human rights abuses.

G7 warns Iran: Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

New law:

New law: Candidates who support terrorism can be disqualified from municipal elections

The new law allows preventing a candidate or slate from running in municipal elections if they have denied Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.

New law: Candidates who support terrorism can be disqualified from municipal elections

Report:

Report: Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

Report: Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Heightened alert:

Heightened alert: Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Heightened alert: Iran closes its airspace

The Bible vs. Mein Kampf:

The Bible vs. Mein Kampf: Yossi Dagan's dramatic speech at Mar-a-Lago

During a speech at Mar-a-Lago, the Head of the Samaria Regional Council held up a copy of Mein Kampf, found in a school in Gaza, alongside the Bible, and said: “Their values are Mein Kampf. Our values are the Bible." The audience gave a standing ovation.

The Bible vs. Mein Kampf: Yossi Dagan's dramatic speech at Mar-a-Lago

Bondi Hero

Bondi Hero: 'My goal was to take the gun and stop the killing'

Sydney Hanukkah massacre hero Ahmed Al Ahmed explains his action to save lives during meeting with the leaders of the Israel Justice Organization in New York.

Bondi Hero: 'My goal was to take the gun and stop the killing'

Trump:

Trump: Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Trump: Killing in Iran has stopped

Report:

Report: Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Days before unrest erupted in Iran, Israel and Iran quietly exchanged assurances through Russia aimed at avoiding preemptive military action, according to a report.

Report: Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

MK Ahmad Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

MK Ahmad Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

Amid Iran tensions

Amid Iran tensions: Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Amid Iran tensions: Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Highest alert

Highest alert: US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

Highest alert: US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

European officials:

European officials: US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

European officials: US attack on Iran closing in

Steve Witkoff announces

Steve Witkoff announces: Moving to Phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

US Special Envoy says the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement will now begin even though Hamas has not fulfilled its obligations to return all of the hostages,

Steve Witkoff announces: Moving to Phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

Footage from Gaza

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists shoot at IDF forces and are eliminated

The IDF publishes footage of an incident in which six armed terrorists were identified in the western Rafah area, who fired at the forces. Sergeant

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists shoot at IDF forces and are eliminated

Investigation

Investigation: How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

An investigation claims that the Hamas-funded Dar Al-Salam Center held a workshop with Wikimedia Israel and published pro-Islamic articles on Wikipedia.

Investigation: How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

Doctors in Iran

Doctors in Iran: 'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Doctors in hospitals in Tehran told the British Guardian that Iranian security forces are targeting the eyes and heads of protesters with the intent to kill.

Doctors in Iran: 'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

The rejected proposal sought to limit registration as Jewish in Israel’s population registry to conversions recognized solely by the rabbinic courts.

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

Inquiry finds serious flaws in UK police case to ban Israeli fans

A government-ordered inquiry found errors in intelligence and an AI-generated mistake used by West Midlands Police to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Inquiry finds serious flaws in UK police case to ban Israeli fans

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Following criticism of his lack of response to the situation in Iran, NYC Mayor says he "does not support" Iran's crackdown without mentioning the thousands of fatalities.

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

The terrorist who murdered Binyamin Achimeir wil be tried before a military court authorized to decree capital punishment.

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Haredi MK:

Haredi MK: 'All salaries are transferred before official approval'

MK Yakov Margi slams MK Yair Lapid, accuses opposition of hypocrisy.

Haredi MK: 'All salaries are transferred before official approval'

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Personnel at the US Al Udeid base in Qatar were ordered to leave by the end of the day as Iran warns of action against Americans in the Middle East.

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

IDF: Multiple rocket launchers destroyed in Gaza

IDF locates multiple rocket launchers, as Hamas continues violations of Gaza ceasefire.

IDF: Multiple rocket launchers destroyed in Gaza

ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists

A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.

ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists

Tragedy in Geva Binyamin

A nine-month-old baby girl lost consciousness at her home in Geva Binyamin and was evacuated to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident.

Tragedy in Geva Binyamin

Pallets of energy drinks spotted being sent as humanitarian aid

Footage released this morning shows pallets of energy drinks being brought into the Gaza Strip under the classification of humanitarian supplies.

Pallets of energy drinks spotted being sent as humanitarian aid