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Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock Argentina

The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock Argentina

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

Winter storm continues: Jerusalem woman killed in flooded home

Winter storm reaches peak, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Israel. Woman killed by heavy object in flooded home in Jerusalem.

Winter storm continues: Jerusalem woman killed in flooded home

Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries

Following a recent wave of break-ins in Bnei Brak, residents say law enforcement authorities are not doing enough to curb the phenomenon.

Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries

New report:

Report: Iran protests death toll estimated at at least 12,000

Iran International says its verified review of security, medical, and eyewitness sources points to a massive, coordinated killing during protests.

Report: Iran protests death toll estimated at at least 12,000

Trump:

Trump: 'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

President Trump pushed back on the recent increase in antisemitic rhetoric from far-right figures in the USA, saying that he did not want them either in the MAGA movement or Republican party.

Trump: 'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

Family of Binyamin Achimeir demands death penalty

Binyamin Achimeir's family is demanding that the terrorist who murdered him be put to death. 'This is not only the desire for retribution, but the need to deter and to restore order to our society.'

Family of Binyamin Achimeir demands death penalty

David Cunio:

David Cunio: The thought of my family kept me alive

Former hostage David Cunio recounts the terrorists’ abuse, the painful separation from his wife and daughters, and the emotions that surfaced upon returning home.

David Cunio: The thought of my family kept me alive

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with President Metsola urging stronger action.

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters

Report:

Report: Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.

Report: Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: World must help Iranians seize moment for change

Zelenskyy calls Iran’s protests an “uprising," urging global action to help Iranians seek change and criticizing Tehran’s role in aiding Russia.

Zelenskyy: World must help Iranians seize moment for change

Approved in first reading:

Approved in first reading: Regulating the prosecution of October 7 terrorists

The Knesset approves, in the first reading, a bill to prosecute the October 7 terrorists in a military court, including broadcasting and documenting the proceedings.

Approved in first reading: Regulating the prosecution of October 7 terrorists

What embarrassed Idan Amedi?

Singer Idan Amedi responds to reports that he has returned to reserve duty more than two years after being seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip.

What embarrassed Idan Amedi?

As protests escalate

US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate

US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.

US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate

'Due to Jewish ties'

Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue 'due to its Jewish ties'

FBI says the suspect in the arson at Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, confessed to targeting the synagogue for its “Jewish ties."

Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue 'due to its Jewish ties'

'Don't believe the rumors'

IDF responds as tensions rise: 'Don't believe the rumors'

IDF Spokesperson Defrin said Israel remains defensively prepared amid rumors about Iran, stressing the protests are an internal matter as reports say Israel is on standby for possible US action.

IDF responds as tensions rise: 'Don't believe the rumors'

Gantz declares

Gantz declares: 'The era of boycotting Netanyahu is over'

The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."

Gantz declares: 'The era of boycotting Netanyahu is over'

Clash of narratives

Clash of narratives: Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Clash of narratives: Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

Heavy winds sweep across Israel - two injured

A major storm struck Israel with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kph, injuring two women in separate incidents in Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv, as emergency teams responded across the country.

Heavy winds sweep across Israel - two injured

The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices

An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.

The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices

With drugs in the car

With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license

A resident of Ma'ale Adumim was caught driving without a license - for the sixth time. He was transferred for interrogation.

With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license

'We responded: Oh, cool'

How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.

How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated

NYC

NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Hours after the attack

Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd

Three suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (today) on suspicion of attacking a shepherd at "Mikneh Avraham" Hill in Gush Etzion.

Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd

Report:

Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

MK Lapid responds to polls: 'Yesh Atid is not left-wing'

MK Yair Lapid says his party was wrongly branded as left-wing by its opponents and lays out a list of the party's right-wing positions.

MK Lapid responds to polls: 'Yesh Atid is not left-wing'

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Amid the tension in the region and protests in Iran, Israelis once again received a threatening message in English with a mysterious and vague wording.

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: 'My removal would be an unlawful coup'

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir declared at a Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that if the Supreme Court decides to remove him, it would be an "unlawful decision."

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: 'My removal would be an unlawful coup'

Gaza militia takes credit for close-range killing of Hamas investigation chief

Anti-Hamas militia commander Hussam al-Astal released a video claiming responsibility for killing a senior Hamas police official and warning collaborators of further assassinations.

Gaza militia takes credit for close-range killing of Hamas investigation chief

Herzog and Motegi discuss shaping shared future

President Isaac Herzog meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to strengthen bilateral ties.

Herzog and Motegi discuss shaping shared future

Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz

Haaretz warned after Jewish shepherd's photo was published by Haaretz without his parents' consent.

Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz

Chicken import saga:

Chicken import saga: Supreme Court rules in favor of the Chief Rabbinate

Supreme Court rejects petition against Chief Rabbinate, ruling that the Rabbinical Council is authorized to decide if Baladi can import poultry from Brazil.

Chicken import saga: Supreme Court rules in favor of the Chief Rabbinate

Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone, a reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, found lifeless in his home. Family and friends fight for recognition for him.

Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless

Jewish shepherd attacked in Gush Etzion

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherd from Mikneh Avraham, stealing part of his flock.

Jewish shepherd attacked in Gush Etzion

Rabbi rules: Treat rammed teen as terror victim

Jerusalem Faction leader Rabbi Azriel Auerbach visits family of rammed teen Yosef Eisental.

Rabbi rules: Treat rammed teen as terror victim

Legal authority:

Extreme left attempting to pressure Justice Sohlberg to join efforts to oust Min. Ben Gvir

Senior legal official says far left is pressuring Justice Noam Sohlberg to influence upcoming High Court deliberations on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite no legal grounds for his ousting.

Extreme left attempting to pressure Justice Sohlberg to join efforts to oust Min. Ben Gvir

Officers warn: Arab workers at IDF posts pose security risk

After security incidents near Gaza City, IDF officers in the area warn against employment of Arab workers at IDF posts near the border.

Officers warn: Arab workers at IDF posts pose security risk

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Jewelry store significantly damaged in Bnei Brak burglary.

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Live from Knesset:

Live from Knesset: Ministers and MKs present plan for Gaza’s future

Ministers and MKs publicly discuss a long-term vision for Gaza, 'Only with a clear vision for Gaza will we be able to defeat our enemies and achieve absolute victory.'

Live from Knesset: Ministers and MKs present plan for Gaza’s future