PM speaks with Elon Musk, who agrees to visit Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a conference call yesterday with Elon Musk, who agreed to participate in a Smart Transportation Conference to be held this March.
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Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'
Dor Twito was stabbed in the eye and kicked by two unidentified assailants, after he was heard speaking Hebrew.
Pres. Herzog
Pres. Herzog: Iron Beam laser 'a sea change in warfare'
Israeli President visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, tours Iron Dome manufacturing lines, and is briefed on the Iron Beam system.
Months later
Hamas admits military leaders eliminated months after the fact
For the first time, Hamas has admitted the elimination of its military spokesperson Abu Obaida and the deaths of other senior figures within the organization's leadership, including Raed Saad and Mohammad Sinwar.
'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized what he called "the biggest threat to the security of Israeli citizens": Thousands of weapons in the hands of crime and terror organizations in the Arab sector.
Encouraging sign?
Encouraging sign? A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave the country
A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.
Likud MK warns: 20,000 illegal infiltrators enter daily
Tens of thousands of illegal Arabs are entering Israel daily, while the enforcement authorities sit by, Likud MK Moshe Saada warns. 'Every one of them is a potential security threat.'
Grandson stunned to learn of family link to Himmler
While watching a documentary about Nazi Germany, Henrik Lenkait uncovered a shocking detail about his family: his biological grandfather was Heinrich Himmler.
IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz
The IDF Spokesperson's subscription to Haaretz was halted in line with a government decision from November 2024 calling on government bodies to sever ties with the newspaper.
Aliyah annual figures reach record high in the past four years
Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.
Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on
Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.
Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews
Following the terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$2 million to the security of Jewish institutions.
Petition to Supreme court against selective enforcement
Petition filed with Supreme Court notes that enforcement solely against haredim, including budget cuts for daycare subsidies and schools, constitutes collective punishment.
Jewish trader released from Syrian prison
After about twenty days detained, a Syrian prison has released Salim Hamdani, a Jewish antiquities dealer and a well-known figure in the small remaining community in Damascus.
Cleveland community outraged at Nazi artifact auction
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland condemned Beechwood Auctions for offering dozens of items from the Nazi regime, including uniforms, insignia and propaganda books.
Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction
Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.
Hamas captivity survivors announce engagement
Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky, both survivors of Hamas captivity, announce engagement. 'This is my victory.'
At least 13 dead in Mexico train derailment
Train carrying 250 people derails in southern Mexico, leaving at least 13 dead and nearly 100 injured.
Sacred items defaced in Givatayim synagogue
A serious act of desecration involving sacred Jewish items was reported late Sunday night at the entrance to the Beit Yosef Synagogue on Gilboa Street in Givatayim.
JPPI study reveals:
JPPI study reveals: Major American influencers significantly upped antisemitic rhetoric
New JPPI AI-based study finds sharp rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric among leading right-wing influencers in the United States.
New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement
Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.
Revealed:
Revealed: The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre
Newly-exposed Hamas intelligence document recommended preparing for an unexpected attack to disrupt Israel's deterrence strategy.
Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto
Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.
Under Western Wall Plaza:
Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered under Western Wall Plaza
Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.
Ballistic threat
Report: Iran developing chemical, biological warheads for ballistic missiles
Efforts to develop unconventional warheads and optimize ballistic missiles to carry them have intensified in recent months, Iran International report says.
Anti-smoking treaty calls for lawsuits against tobacco companies
Attorney Amos Hozner said the move could create a litigation potential of tens of billions of shekels in Israel as the state sues for the costs of healthcare for smoking.
Electricity failure leaves Bnei Brak weddings in the dark
Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.
Bondi Beach hero speaks: I just wanted to save lives
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed recounts tackling one of the terrorists during the antisemitic Hanukkah massacre in Sydney, saying he acted only to save innocent lives despite being wounded.
Kim Jong Un oversees new long-range missile drill
North Korean leader oversees a long-range cruise missile drill, calling it a key test of North Korea’s nuclear deterrent amid heightened tensions and renewed focus on military modernization.
'They told me my wife was dead'
'They told me my wife was dead': Elkana Bohbot’s testimony of atrocities in captivity
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot reveals the severe abuse he endured, including humiliation, curses, and the terrorists’ repeated wishes for the death of his young son.
Trump after talks with Zelenskyy:
Trump after talks with Zelenskyy: Ukraine-Russia 'closer than ever’ to peace deal
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever” to peace after talks with Zelenskyy and Putin, though complex issues like Donbas and security guarantees continue to challenge negotiations.
'Guys, this is victory'
Emily Damari raises her injured hand in Amsterdam: Guys, this is victory
Emily Damari, a survivor of captivity in Gaza who was wounded on October 7, photographed by the river in Amsterdam - the same site where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked a year ago.
Iran launches surveillance satellites with Russian rockets
Iran successfully deployed three domestically developed satellites into low Earth orbit using a Russian Soyuz rocket.
Watch: Missile strikes near Uman matzah bakery
Russian ballistic missile lands near Tiferet Hamatzot matzah bakery in Uman, Ukraine, causing damage.
Petah Tikva joins list of measles outbreak hotspots
Health Ministry adds Petah Tikva to list of cities experiencing a measles outbreak, allowing early vaccination for the city's infants.
Lehavim residents receive infuriating notice
Lehavim students informed commute to school will quadruple in duration due to threats from nearby Bedouin settlement.
Haredi leader burns draft notice
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leader of the Edah HaChareidis faction, burned a draft summons of a yeshiva student just released from military prison and instructed him to continue not reporting for enlistment.
The Belz rebbetzin's surprising message
Rebbetzin Sarah Rokach, wife of the Belzer Rebbe, urges women in her community to switch from covering their hair with wigs to covering with scarves instead, promising numerous blessings.
Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station
Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.
IDF Admits:
IDF Admits: Draft law does not meet IDF needs
The head of the IDF's Manpower Planning and Management Division warned at a Knesset hearing that the proposed haredi draft law does not fulfill the army's needs for the next two years.
