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Watch: Palestinian woman caught trying to hide knife at checkpoint
A 45-year-old Palestinian woman from Ein Sultan, near Jericho, was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to conceal a knife during security screening.
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Hospital spokesman reveals: Israeli doctor saved Erdogan's life
Former spokesman for Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv says senior doctor traveled to Turkey offering Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan life-saving treatment. 'Man, who today threatens Jews is alive and breathing thanks to a Jew.'
Chabad mourns: Rabbi Tuvia Blau, 90, passes away
Rabbi Tuvia Blau, rabbi of the Neve Yaakov community in Jerusalem and among the founders of the Chabad-Lubavitch schools in the city, passes away.
Soldiers dispute IDF statement on elimination of terrorist
Soldiers from the 679th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in the security zone in southern Lebanon, are challenging the IDF's account that a dog handler from the Oketz working dog unit killed a Hezbollah terrorist.
Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy
US President Donald Trump says military hit Iran hard in late-night strikes, calls Iranian leadership 'a bunch of scum.'
Tzfat rabbis demand end to Shabbat bus lines
Dozens of rabbis in Tzfat have issued a public appeal calling for the immediate cancellation of public bus services operating during Shabbat, saying the move undermines the city's longstanding status quo and Jewish identity.
Hundreds of Gazans turn themselves in to return to Gaza
More than 200 Gazans who remained in Israel and Judea and Samaria have surrendered to Israeli forces in recent days, apparently hoping to return home as financial and housing support outside Gaza dries up.
Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured
Hezbollah terrorists open fire at IDF forces searching structure in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon; IDF fires back.
Iran claims attacks on 85 US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait
IRGC claims combined missile and drone attack on 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, warns they are prepared for further escalation.
UK summons Iranian diplomat over state-backed stabbing of London journalist
Britain summons Iran's senior diplomat after a judge ruled the 2024 London stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was conducted on behalf of the Iranian state.
Tries to infiltrate, draws a knife
Tries to infiltrate, draws a knife: Border Police neutralize terrorist at Rachel Crossing
Border Police neutralize terrorist who threw rocks and raised a knife toward them after his attempt to infiltrate failed at Rachel Crossing. Suspect transferred for questioning.
More than 80 targets
US strikes more than 80 targets in Iran in response to Hormuz attacks
US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait in response.
Florida:
Judge refuses emergency block on Florida’s terrorist label for CAIR
Federal judge declines to immediately block Florida from classifying CAIR as a domestic terrorist group, prompting an urgent request for reconsideration.
France and Syria ink deals during Macron visit
France and Syria forge multiple economic agreements and established joint committees to coordinate national reconstruction and banking reforms.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Iran strikes averted nuclear crisis, US F-35s to Turkey a mistake
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Newsmax that joint military actions thwarted Iran's nuclear threat but criticizes providing F-35 jets to Turkey.
David Zini:
David Zini: I have an agenda, and I intend to advance it
Leaked recordings of the Shin Bet Director offer a rare glimpse into his views on the bureaucracy and the judicial system: "I am no puppet."
Search underway for missing cargo jet near Karachi coast
A large-scale sea search is underway off Karachi for a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members after radar data indicates a possible crash.
IDU showcases search capabilities at national security conference
The Israel Dog Unit (IDU) presented its missing persons search and rescue capabilities this week at the annual ISDA conference of the Association of Security Managers in Israel.
US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil
US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The story of an embassy:
From decision to permanent reality: The story of an embassy
US Ambassador Huckabee shares a highlight video from the process of making the Embassy in Jerusalem a reality.
CNN:
CNN: Netanyahu warns against possible US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey
Netanyahu tells CNN that he urged Trump directly not to sell the jets to Turkey, as doing so would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.'
UAE unveils bold plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The UAE is planning major new ports, pipelines and transport links to eliminate its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for trade.
Synagogue Saga:
Synagogue Saga: Crushing defeat for Tel Aviv Municipality
Court dismisses Tel Aviv Municipality's lawsuit seeking to evict the 100-year-old Gvurot Yisrael synagogue, sharply criticizing the local authority over its handling of the case.
Fears of building collapse
Israeli Consulate in New York evacuated amid fears of nearby building collapse
Authorities evacuated nearby buildings, including the Israeli Consulate, after cracks and buckling beams were found in a Midtown tower.
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Watch: IDF teams operate in Venezuela following devastating earthquake
Home Front Command expert teams that arrived in the country as part of the Israeli Aid Delegation conducted structural assessments of buildings in cooperation with local authorities.
Driver survives 15-meter plunge from cliff in Carmel Park
Fire and rescue forces rescued a driver who survived a 15-meter plunge down a cliff after losing control of his vehicle; evacuated him in moderate condition to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
'Your spirit is tremendous'
'Your spirit is tremendous': Moving meeting between Netanyahu and wounded troops
Visiting wounded IDF soldiers at Rambam Hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised their resilience and said Israel is more united than it appears.
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache
IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons, explosives and Hezbollah flags hidden inside a civilian home in Tallousa.
In the heart of Jerusalem:
In the heart of Jerusalem: This is how millions flow without supervision
Education Ministry reveals that 157 institutions in Jerusalem's northern neighborhood, Kafr 'Aqab, operate without supervision due to threats, yet continue receiving state funds.
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Watch: Two Palestinian Arabs arrested for terror incitement
Two Palestinian Arabs arrested overnight during an operation by Hetz Yehuda soldiers, after they were suspected of inciting on social media, supporting terrorism, and glorifying the 10/7 massacre.
Hinting at Israel?
Hinting at Israel? | Trump: Turkey more loyal than other countries that bought F-35s
President Donald Trump said the US is considering selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing what he described as Ankara’s loyalty.
Shas MK interrupts bereaved rabbi, calls him 'arrogant and insolent'
MK Yosef Taieb repeatedly interrupted Rabbi Yirmi Stavisky's testimony before a Knesset committee, accusing the bereaved educator of attacking the haredi community.
Israel rises to 8th place for UK investment projects per capita
New DBT figures show Israeli firms generated 16 UK projects in 2025-2026, with Israel rising to 8th globally per capita this year.
IAC CEO Elan Carr to step down in September, remain in strategic role
Israeli American Council CEO Elan Carr will conclude his tenure in September after three years leading the organization, while remaining in a strategic role as the IAC prepares for its next chapter under new leadership.
Watch: Netanyahu views video of Rebbe at farewell event
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins staff at Jerusalem Chabad-Lubavitch school, honoring wife Sara Netanyahu as she concludes 30 years of service as the school's psychologist.
Jewish Quarter rabbi seriously injured in synagogue
Rabbi Eliyahu Medina, Sephardic rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City, hospitalized in very serious condition following fall.
Bus driver's quick thinking leads to arrest of infiltrator
A public bus driver's quick thinking led to the arrest of a 16-year-old illegal entrant on Monday night, hours after the teenager was allegedly involved in a vehicle theft.
Legal adviser warns:
Legal adviser warns: Torah Study Law could grant yeshiva students soldiers' privileges
Sagit Afik, legal adviser to Knesset, says Torah Study Law would grant yeshiva students privileges similar to those of soldiers - unless amendments are made.
Health Ministry: Millions suffer at home from neighbors' smoking
New Health Ministry report estimates nearly 40% of Israelis are exposed to cigarette smoke infiltrating their homes from neighboring apartments, affecting some four million people.
Left wing NGOs report construction boom in Judea and Samaria
A new report claims that in recent years the government promoted a series of steps to expand settlement activity in Judea and Samaria, including advancing thousands of housing units and policy changes.
