Right-wing activists:
Right-wing activists: We were called Nazis during Shin Bet interrogation
Two right-wing activists claimed they were tied to a chair and humiliated during Shin Bet interrogations.
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Surrounded by terrorists:
Surrounded by terrorists: New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen
The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.
President Trump:
President Trump: 'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'
U.S. President Donald Trump again said that there remain 'probably less than 20, because one or two are gone.'
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: Hamas has used the hospital that was struck
IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says military will investigate Khan Yunis hospital strike, stressing, 'We do not intentionally target civilians.'
Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem
An Israeli who drove into the Joseph's Tomb complex in Shechem was attacked by a mob when his car broke down.
IDF clarifies:
IDF clarifies: SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse
The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.
New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen on October 7th
The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.
Haredi MK:
Haredi MK: 'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'
MK Yisrael Eichler denounced what he claims is an attempt to force synagogues to hold mixed-gender prayers during the High Holidays.
Hospital attack
Hamas camera in Khan Yunis hospital endangered IDF soldiers
Security sources say IDF forces identified a camera set up by Hamas Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, endangering the troops, and therefore it was decided to strike it.
Family of Nimrod Cohen:
Family of Nimrod Cohen: We will release the footage of his abduction
The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.
Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'Its goal is to help Netanyahu'
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid told State Comptroller's Office personnel that he would cooperate with October 7th probe 'because he is better than the government.'
IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis
IDF acted to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals, maintain safety of troops.
Amid attacks on her integrity:
EJC rallies support for EU antisemitism envoy amid attacks on her integrity
European Jewish Congress joins dozens of leading Jewish organizations in strong support for EU coordinator on antisemitism, Katharina von Schnurbein.
Israeli medical delegation brings sight-saving treatments to Ethiopia
Israeli medical delegation returns from Ethiopia after treating more than 1,600 patients, including refugees and members of the Ethiopian Jewish community.
Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, calls for international support in dismantling Hamas and securing release of Israeli hostages.
Unthinkable:
Unthinkable: Woman denies October 7th massacre, claims it's all AI
Blogger Max Veifer takes on European viewer who claims October 7th massacre was AI, is surprised to discover depths of disinformation campaign. Watch.
Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents
COGAT publishes graphic footage of Hamas terrorists severely abusing and shooting at Gaza civilians. 'This is Hamas.'
Bedouin who expressed support for Hamas indicted
Bedouin from southern Israel, age 19, indicted for identifying with the Hamas terror group, inciting to terror.
700% rise in number of infants named Muhammad, report says
Europe sees continued rise in number of babies named after Islam's founder, in ongoing trend which has demographic implications.
Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to compensate Jewish family NIS 440,000
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Registrar rules that Omar Rani Yassin, convicted of attacking a Jewish family in their vehicle in Beit Hanina, will pay hundreds of thousands of shekels in compensation to family.
Malaria:
13-year-old in serious condition: bitten by bug on family trip and contracted malaria
Young boy brought to ER at Sheba Medical Center with a high fever was diagnosed with malaria, which he contracted during a trip to Tanzania. His condition is described as serious but stable.
Israeli government investing in locating Altalena immigrant ship
Heritage Ministry allocates NIS 1 million to locate remains of the Altalena, sunk by the IDF in 1948.
You can help:
You can help: One last treatment will free this little girl forever
Turns out this single medical procedure can transform a hospitalized child back to normal life - and Shira needs just one more treatment
VP Vance:
VP Vance: Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028
US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.
First Washington visit
Sa’ar to discuss Gaza, security with US leaders in first Washington visit
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet US officials in Washington this week, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Greta Thunberg joins anti-Israel march through Copenhagen
Greta Thunberg joins over 10,000 demonstrators in Copenhagen urging Denmark to recognize a Palestinian state and end arms sales to Israel.
Another delay:
Another delay: Starship launch aborted just before takeoff
SpaceX calls off the 10th Starship launch just before liftoff, citing a ground systems issue. The cancellation follows multiple recent setbacks.
Eisenkot:
Eisenkot challenges Gantz: No coalition change needed for hostage deal
Gadi Eisenkot says a hostage deal "requires no political change, only a decision by one person." Gantz responds: "You also need to know how to say yes."
Surprise from Damascus:
Surprise from Damascus: Al-Sharaa confirms talks with Israel
Syrian President confirms advanced talks with Israel for a security agreement based on the 1974 disengagement line.
Smotrich to Gantz:
Smotrich to Gantz: Welcome to join the government - without preconditions
Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."
Watch: Son of fallen IDF reservist sings his father's song
Be'eri Hershkovitz, son of fallen IDF soldier and beloved high school principal Yossi Hershkovitz, ascends stage at Jerusalem event, singing his fallen father's song; singer Yonatan Razel accompanies Be'eri and his mother Hadas on the clarinet.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Houthis are learning the hard way the heavy price of attacking Israel
PM Netanyahu congratulates IAF on 'impeccable mission,' notes Houthi terror group is 'learning the hard way' the prices of aggression against Israel.
Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz
The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.
Netanyahu wishes Amb. Huckabee a happy birthday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends birthday wishes to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, praising him as 'a lighthouse of moral clarity, a fearless voice of faith, and a lifelong champion of the U.S.-Israel alliance.'
Tel Aviv:
Tel Aviv: Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack
ISA, Israel Police, arrest seven illegal Arabs in Tel Aviv for planning terror attack.
Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier
The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.
Government to provide 10m NIS for flights to Uman
Israeli government approves funding for flights to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah, following Moldova’s demand for infrastructure fees.
Cellular tower inaugurated in Givat Asaf
The new tower provides continuous reception along Route 60 and Highway 466 - part of a broad initiative to improve cellular coverage and enhance security across Judea and Samaria.
Three Years Later:
Three Years Later: Border Police officer convicted of pulling settler's sidelocks
A Border Police officer has been convicted by a police disciplinary tribunal for forcibly pulling a settler's sidelocks during the demolition of the Oz Zion homestead in the Binyamin region, an incident that took place approximately three years ago.
IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross
IDF releases 13 Gazans arrested during the course of the war; footage shows all are in good health.
