Bessent:
Bessent: US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions and the Iran blockade are designed to force Tehran back to talks and abandon its nuclear program.
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Senior Yesh Atid figure steps down
Another senior Yesh Atid figure steps down | Mickey Levy won't run in next election
Former Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy announces he will not run on the joint Together slate of Naftali Bennett and Yesh Atid in the next election.
Not terror-related
Not terror-related: Woman stabs two near Times Square, shot dead by police
A woman accused of randomly stabbing two people near Times Square shot by police and dies. One victim also dead. Attack not terror-related.
Amid tensions with Hegseth
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to President Trump after months of reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe
Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe: Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?
Sara Netanyahu questions how Yair Golan reached the front lines on October 7 before her husband was briefed on the massacre. Democrats Party calls the comments "a red line."
Report:
Report: Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.
Poll: Smotrich-Feiglin alliance wins 5 seats
According to the poll, without a merger between the parties, Religious Zionism remains below the electoral threshold, while Ofer Winter’s party enters the Knesset in its place.
New senior IDF appointments
IDF announces new senior appointments, Bar Kalifa to head Central Command
Defense Minister Israel Katz approves sweeping IDF appointments, including Dado Bar Kalifa as Central Command chief following controversy over the nomination.
Judea and Samaria
Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction in Judea and Samaria
Israeli forces demolish illegal construction near the security fence and an ancient archaeological site in two-day enforcement operation in Area C.
Health Ministry
Health Ministry: Suspected Ebola infection in person who returned from Congo
The Health Ministry announced Monday evening that it had received a report of another person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Congo.
Suspect arrested over sedative-laced baby food
Police arrest a suspect over sedatives allegedly injected into Prinok baby food after three Jerusalem-area infants were hospitalized with severe symptoms.
Nobel Prize winner Prof. Ada Yonath dies at 87
The pioneering ribosome researcher and one of Israel’s leading scientists has died after decades of research that led to the development of advanced medicines. “An extraordinary scientist."
Broad daylight raid:
Broad daylight raid: Undercover officers nab terror suspect in Shechem
Undercover Border Police officers enter deep into Balata camp in broad daylight, surround a vehicle, and arrest a wanted terror suspect.
Security increased for Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg
Police have decided to increase security around Supreme Court Justice and Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg following a situation assessment and intelligence that was received.
‘Immense fortitude’:
‘Immense fortitude’: Netanyahu honors reserve combat servicemen and women
Netanyahu meets reserve combat servicemen and women, hears their battlefield stories and joins a photo shoot for an exhibition set to tour Israel and abroad.
Can’t get to Uman?
Draft crackdown could bring thousands of Breslov Hassidim to Meron
With draft dodgers facing obstacles to leaving Israel, Breslov organizers prepare Meron for thousands who may be unable to spend Rosh Hashanah in Uman.
Haredi yeshiva student arrested days before his son’s circumcision
A Hasidic yeshiva student was arrested at a military base in Eilat and sentenced to ten days in military prison, just days before his son’s brit milah ceremony.
Desalination plants shut down for hours due to weather conditions
Unusual weather conditions caused severe turbidity in the seawater, leading to the shutdown of desalination plants south of Hadera.
Trump
Trump: 'Iran is Dead'
US President calls Iran a 'failed state' that has killed over 100,000 of its own people.
18 million shekels:
18 million shekels: Force 100 soldiers sue prosecutors, police and Channel 12
Three Force 100 soldiers seek 18 million shekels from prosecutors, law enforcement officials and media figures, alleging false arrest, leaks and defamation.
Mother of missing 10-year-old: ‘He used my son to beg for money’
Shiran, mother of 10-year-old Yaheli, reveals how a 20-year-old allegedly manipulated her son, took him on a bus to Bnei Brak and used him to collect donations.
Kidnapping?
Kidnapping? Missing 10-year-old found with 20-year-old in Bnei Brak
Police open kidnapping investigation after Petah Tikva boy vanishes; Jerusalem suspect found is arrested and jailed.
'We couldn't take it anymore':
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s daughters launch scathing attack on Shas and Aryeh Deri
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s daughters, Rivka Chikotai and Adina Bar-Shalom, sharply criticize Shas, accusing the party and Aryeh Deri of abandoning their father’s legacy.
Israel lands massive €3 billion ‘Achilles Shield’ deal with Greece
Israel to build Greece multi-layered air defense network featuring David’s Sling, BARAK MX and SPYDER in largest-ever Israel-Greece defense deal.
Smotrich backs Givati soldiers jailed over female paramedic
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands answers from the IDF after hesder soldiers were sent to military prison for refusing to enter a Namer with a female paramedic.
Hesder soldiers:
'It wasn’t an operational mission; it was just for the sake of confrontation'
Friends of 15 Rotem Battalion soldiers jailed for ten days say clash involving female paramedic was part of ongoing tensions with their commanders, including a training exercise scheduled for Shabbat.
Jerusalem lynch terrorists ordered to pay their Jewish victims
Court awards NIS 180,000 to three Jews attacked by an Arab mob near the Lions’ Gate during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
Watch:
Watch| Major flash flood in the Grand Canyon raises concern for missing hikers
A powerful flash flood that struck the Grand Canyon in Arizona caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Dozens were evacuated and at least 15 people are reported missing.
Corruption raid:
Corruption raid: Council head arrested in massive police operation
Seven arrested and six detained as police probe bribery, rigged tenders and alleged fictitious employees used to siphon public funds.
Despite US-only change
Canadian sites display 'Lake America' despite Google’s US-only change
Several Canadian websites mistakenly display “Lake America" after Google renames Lake Ontario in the US in accordance with Trump executive order.
Likud primary fraud claims
Likud primary fraud claims | After recount, Gamliel drops to 35th place
Two weeks after the Likud primary and amid fraud allegations, the party releases final results, placing Eti Atiya 25th and Gila Gamliel 35th.
Retired cops urge Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial
Retired Port Authority officers urge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony, warning his presence could cause pain.
Khamenei calls US and Israel 'sworn enemies' of Muslim unity
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls the US and Israel “sworn enemies" of Muslim unity and urges greater solidarity across the Muslim world.
Netanyahu backs Smotrich
Netanyahu backs Smotrich plan: We will bring the farm revolution to the Negev and Galilee
The Prime Minister says he would promote the establishment of agricultural farms, stressing the national importance of strengthening Jewish presence in the Negev and Galilee.
Secret defense deal
Secret defense deal | Confidential agreement between Finland and Israel revealed
A confidential memorandum of understanding between the two countries outlines closer defense coordination through 2034, including research, development and military procurement.
Bessent:
Bessent: Trump administration preparing new bank sanctions over Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans new bank sanctions as Washington intensifies efforts to isolate Iran economically.
UK Chief Rabbi warns:
Britain's Chief Rabbi warns sanctions over E1 could harm British Jews
Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns planned UK sanctions over Israeli construction in E1 could harm British Jews, trade ties and prospects for Middle East peace.
Winter responds to Netanyahu:
Winter responds to Netanyahu: This is what endangers the right-wing bloc
Amcha Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter responds to the Prime Minister’s claim that his party poses a “danger" to the right: “We are part of the right-wing camp, but we work for no one."
Advisory Committee rules:
Advisory Committee rules: Eisenkot to receive security through Election Day
Advisory committee recommends protection for Gadi Eisenkot until election day after new findings, reversing a decision that sparked controversy.
Israel Dog Unit joins IDF Haruv unit in intense overnight drill
IDU handlers and specialized search dogs trained alongside Haruv soldiers in a challenging northern Israel exercise designed to prepare for complex scenarios in hostile terrain.
