Hostage Coordinator, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti
PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.
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Draft dodgers' last chance
Draft dodgers' last chance: IDF launches 'Starting Over' campaign
For 5 days, draft dodgers and deserters can report to recruitment offices and enlist for full military service—without facing any disciplinary or criminal action.
President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student
After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.
Police
Police: 'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'
The police filed an appeal with the Lod District Court against Judge Mizrahi's decision to revoke the restrictive conditions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Jonathan Urich.
Hostages Square
Hostages Square hosts mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend
At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.
Bennett
Bennett: 'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'
Former PM Naftali Bennett accuses the ruling coalition of placing politics above lies, dividing the nation, and says that 'only replacing' the government can solve the problem.
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Houthis launch missile at Israel
The IDF intercepted a missile launched at Israel from Yemen several hours after the military struck Houthi targets in the country.
'We're just getting started'
'We're just getting started' | Ambassador Huckabee reflects on first 100 days in Israel
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reflects on his 100 days in the position, which were full of achievements such as Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran and the release of Edan Alexander.
NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding
Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.
'Day of Disruption'
32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country
Police arrested 32 protesters during nationwide demonstrations led by the Hostages’ Families Forum and anti-government groups, as roadblocks, clashes, and disruptions hit major cities.
Debunked:
COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims
The IDF has published a rebuttal of claims in British media that a Palestinian woman allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment had died of malnutrition.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'
Chief of Staff says IDF will soon launch next phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, when IDF will continue to deepen attack on Hamas in Gaza City 'until its defeat.'
Crown Heights - New York
Three dead, eight injured in shooting in Crown Heights, New York
New York City police reports that at least three men were killed and eight more people were injured, including three women, in a shooting at a restaurant in Crown Heights, NY.
Force 100 Arrests:
Force 100 Arrests: Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations
Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.
Code Black:
Code Black: How haredi protesters foiled arrest of draft evader
Haredi protesters have developed a system for issuing 'emergency alerts' to gather protesters whenever military police attempt to arrest a Yeshiva student.
Arrested Yeshiva student claims abuse in custody
Meir Yona, a student at Yeshiva B’er Yehuda in Jerusalem, was released from military prison on Saturday night after spending the weekend in custody in what he claimed were inhumane conditions.
Politicians respond to protests:
Politicians respond: 'Solidarity for our hostages turned into a political campaign'
Israeli politicians respond to country-wide protests for hostages in Gaza, saying that protesters are turning solidarity for our precious hostages into a political campaign and strengthening Hamas.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'
President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.
Four Divisions to Be Mobilized:
IDF Nears Operation to Seize Gaza City: Four Divisions, Massive Evacuations
Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is set to lead a high-level meeting today (Sunday) at the Southern Command to finalize plans for a major ground operation to take over Gaza City.
Detained, interrogated, deported:
Journalist deported from Cuba after interrogation over Israeli passport stamps
MEF condemns Cuba after fellow Amine Ayoub was detained for 32 hours without food or water and interrogated about Israeli passport stamps in a calculated act of authoritarian harassment.
IDF strikes power plant deep in Yemen with naval attack
The IDF struck early this morning in Yemen's capital. Local media claimed that the strikes were aimed at the Haziz power plant in southern Sanaa.
'Just The Beginning':
'Just The Beginning': Day of Disruption begins with protests across Israel
This morning (Sunday), families of hostages and members of the October Council protst movement launched a nationwide protest dubbed the 'Day of Disruption' to end the war with a hostage deal.
Quotes Hamas terrorist
Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest, quotes Hamas terrorist
Mahmoud Khalil, notorious anti-Israel activist, stirs controversy in NYC, quoting a Hamas terrorist during an anti-Israel protest outside the New York Public Library.
Israeli strike?
Israeli strike? Explosions near power station in Sanaa
Powerful blasts heard near a power station in Yemen’s capital. Houthi official blames an enemy strike, while Yemen’s electricity chief said power stations were bombed, causing a temporary outage. One report cites an Israeli strike.
Report:
Report: Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza
The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.
Barghouti confrontation
Barghouti confrontation | Ben Gvir responds to critics: There’s a boss, and he’s no sucker
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to criticism following his confrontation with mass murderer Marwan Barghouti in prison.
The emotional encounter at Idan Amedi’s concert
Idan Amedi meets the medic who saved his life after he was severely injured in Gaza during a concert in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You believe Netanyahu? He's an atheist!'
Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of haredi parties, questioning why they believed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promises regarding Draft Law.
Rabbi Berel Wein, Jewish historian and author, passes away
Rabbi Berel Wein, prolific author, Jewish historian, Arutz Sheva columnist, and beloved yeshiva dean and synagogue rabbi, passes away in Jerusalem at 91.
Arabs mob hikers in Binyamin Region
An Arab mob attacked a group of Jewish hikers on Friday in Binyamin. One of the hikers was hit in the leg by stones and required medical treatment.
US suspends visitor visas for Gazans
US State Department announces pause on visit visas to allow for 'full and thorough' review, report says.
PM’s Office clarifies:
PM’s Office clarifies: Government seeks only comprehensive deal with Hamas
Prime Minister's Office confirms: Israel pursuing full deal with Hamas, ensuring all hostages' release, dismantling Hamas, and demilitarizing Gaza.
Ex-IDF intelligence chief admits failure in October 7th massacre
Former IDF Intelligence Chief Aaron Haliva acknowledges severe failures in handling the October 7th attack, criticizing military and political leadership.
Tomorrow:
Tomorrow: Wave of protest strikes expected nationwide
Tomorrow (Sunday), hundreds of rallies, demonstrations, and public displays are set to take place across Israel, calling for the immediate return of the hostages.
Two reservists killed in motorcycle accident
Sergeant First Class Gal Yosef, 23, and Sergeant First Class Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, 24, named as victims of Saturday morning traffic accident.
Alaska summit
Putin and Trump meet for critical talks on Ukraine in Alaska summit
Russian President Putin and US President Trump arrive in Alaska for a summit focusing on the Ukraine war. The meeting will include key advisers from both sides.
UEFA President:
UEFA President on Israel’s participation: This is a legitimate question
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin asked why Russia is excluded but Israel is not banned from UEFA events, says “this is a legitimate question” and UEFA’s stance on Israel may evolve in the future.
'Antisemitic hatred'
French PM condemns destruction of memorial for Ilan Halimi: Antisemitic hatred
French Prime Minister François Bayrou condemns the destruction of an olive tree memorial for Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The act, filmed by security cameras, raises concerns over rising antisemitism in France.
Report:
Report: New document reveals Hamas shift on hostage deal
A new document reportedly presented to PM Netanyahu reveals that Hamas has changed its approach, now open to a "partial deal" for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
'Promises must be kept'
'Promises must be kept': Captivity survivors urge Katz to bring hostages home
Captivity survivors and families of hostages hold Shabbat reception outside the Defense Minister's home: "We are here to tell all the hostages - we are fighting for you! The people of Israel stand here together, we will not give up."
