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Watch: Yaakov Shwekey and Maccabeats' new song for the Three Weeks

The song is a cappella due to the customs of mourning observed between 17 Tamuz and Tisha B'Av.

Scammers swindle fellow Israelis out of thousands of shekels

Two Israelis working out of Thailand took thousands of shekels from fellow countrymen, promising concert tickets, emergency boat rides back to Israel, and more, and then disappeared.

Hassidic group bans use of AI

The guidelines, published by the Hasidic Committee for Media Guidance and Advice, prohibit teens from consulting AI systems.

After eating spoiled food

Netanyahu suffers intestinal inflammation after eating spoiled food

Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and dehydration; will recuperate at home while continuing to oversee government affairs.

Mother of Hostage:

Mother of Hostage: 'Hamas is not naive, they are trying to get what they want'

Ruchama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana, said the impasse in hostage negotiations is not due to Israeli politics but Hamas demands.

'Bombs everything'

Netanyahu 'bombs everything': Report quotes US official calling PM a 'madman'

Senior US officials say Israeli strikes in Syria risk undermining Trump administration's regional goals.

Daycare centers:

Preference for those who served to daycare centers? Haredim petition High Court

Emet L’Yaakov organization claims a new directive discriminates against children of kollel families whose fathers have not regularized their status with the IDF.

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.

Unanimous

Unanimous: Cabinet committee recommends dismissing Attorney General

A special cabinet committee unanimously recommended to the government today (Sunday) to dismiss the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara.

Pushed in 8 states

8 states promote law to say 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

Yossi Dagan has reached an agreement with legislators in eight U.S. states to promote a bill that would mandate the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official documents.

Fallen lone soldier to be laid to rest at Mount Herzl

Dan, an 18-year-old lone soldier from Oslo, made Aliyah to serve in the IDF and passed away prematurely during his training. His family asks the public to pay respects as he is laid to rest at Mt. Herzl cemetery.

AG demands

AG demands: Supreme Court can't allow my dismissal

In response to Judge Solberg's ruling, the Attorney General calls for halting the process until a judicial decision is made regarding the legality of changing dismissal rules.

Smotrich

Smotrich: Toppling government means defeat against Hamas

Finance Minister warns against dismantling the government over the Draft Law, stating, "Woe to anyone who topples the government and drags us into elections that will, God forbid, lead to a halt in the war and a defeat."

Rabbi David Stav:

'When they run out of arguments, the insults begin'

Rabbi David Stav criticized Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s comments against Yuli Edelstein, saying 'It is painful to see how the fire of dispute blinds Torah scholars, causing them to hurl insults at those who disagree with them.'

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Watch: Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians

An Arab man from eastern Jerusalem was arrested last night after throwing a coffee cup at haredi pedestrians on Sultan Suleiman Street.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

Nir Oz being rebuilt only with donations

In Kibbutz Nir Oz, a new neighborhood is being built and dozens of homes, including those of former hostages, are being renovated — all funded solely by donations. Netanyahu was informed, but nothing has changed.

הכאוס בסוריה

Russians killed in Syria: Chaos and power struggles

Severe incidents between Islamist militias and Russian forces have resulted in the deaths of soldiers. The Israeli Defense Forces are closely monitoring attempts by Al-Julani to expand his control into Latakia and the Syrian coast.

Israeli estimate

Israeli estimate: Hostage deal could be reached in coming week

Israeli official says a significant obstacle in the hostage deal talks has been overcome, but cautions that Hamas often creates new demands when a deal is in sight.

Report:

Report: Yuli Edelstein shelves draft enlistment law amid coalition tensions

After departure of haredi parties from the government, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein withdraws proposed enlistment law, arguing that there is no point in advancing a proposal that will not pass.

Abbas mandates:

Abbas mandates PLO parliamentary elections by end of 2025

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas decrees that elections for the PLO’s legislative body, the Palestinian National Council, be held by the end of 2025. The 350-member council will include representatives from both the homeland and diaspora.

Rubio urges Syria to halt jihadist massacres in south

US Secretary of State urges Syria to stop jihadist-led massacres in the south, warning Damascus to act if it seeks a unified and peaceful Syria. His call follows a US-announced ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria.

Hostage families rally:

Families of hostages at Sha'ar Hanegev rally: 50 worlds await - one deal can save

Families of hostages rally near the Gaza border, urging the government to seize a fleeting opportunity for an agreement: "50 worlds, 48 families, one time-bound deal."

Disengagement commander:

Disengagement commander: Expulsion from Gush Katif created potential for Oct. 7 massacre

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen, who commanded the 2005 Disengagement, admits that if the communities of Gush Katif had not been evacuated, the October 7th massacre would not have happened.

Shock in Sweden:

Shock in Sweden: Protestors hang effigies in concentration camp uniforms

A pro-Palestinian group in Sweden sparked outrage after setting up a protest display featuring mannequins hanging on a gallows dressed in Nazi concentration camp prisoner uniforms.

Gideon Sa'ar accuses Syrian president of supporting jihadists

MK Gideon Sa'ar criticizes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa for supporting jihadist attackers and blaming victims, urging international community to protect Syria’s minority groups.

Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations

Major Yossi Levi shared a post from a bereaved brother directed against the Chief of Staff, the chief of military prosecutions, and the commander of the IDF's Criminal Investigations Department, and was dismissed from his position.

This is how Israel prepared for its attack on Iran

New information reveals intelligence, operational preparations ahead of IDF's successful strike in Iran, following urgent warnings about Iran’s progress in developing nuclear weapons.

Demonstration near US Embassy: 'This is the time'

'US holds the key to tipping the balance - to influencing both Israel and Hamas to close the deal and bring the hostages home,' hostage Itay Chen's father Ruby says.

IDF eliminates two key Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates member of Hezbollah's Radwan Force and leader of Hezbollah's Yohmor outpost, vowing to continue eliminating any threats to Israel's security.

'Crime Against God':

'Crime Against God': Amb. Huckabee visits PA village near torched church

Huckabee visited the village of At-Taybeh near Ramallah, where churches were set on fire, and stated that "desecrating a church, mosque, or synagogue is a crime against God."

Car plows into crowd outside Los Angeles nightclub, 30 injured

Car crashes into crowd outside East Los Angeles nightclub early Saturday morning, after driver reportedly lost consciousness before hitting the crowd.

Violent clashes on Israel-Syria border, Druze cross border fence

Dozens of Israeli citizens crossed into Syria Friday night, while using violence against IDF forces.

Two soldiers severely injured in Khan Yunis

A combat engineering officer and a reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza; IDF notifies their families.

'Very soon'

Trump: 10 hostages to be released from Hamas captivity

US President Donald Trump says 10 hostages to be released soon, after diplomatic source says Hamas is dragging its feet.

Captivity survivor Arbel Yehud:

Captivity survivor Arbel Yehud: Physically, I’m back - but I’m still there

Arbel Yehud, held captive in Gaza for 482 days, speaks to Channel 12 News about fear, memory, disappointment with leaders, and her tireless campaign to free her boyfriend, Ariel Cunio.

US envoy announces:

US envoy announces: Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire

US envoy Tom Barrack announces a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria, backed by Turkey, Jordan, and other neighbors, urges Druze, Bedouins, and Sunnis to disarm.

Syria:

Syria: Renewed clashes in Sweida as armed tribes battle Druze

Clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters erupt again in Sweida, after Syria’s army withdrew earlier this week.

Hostage deal talks:

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha for hostage deal talks

Israel may send another delegation to Doha for ceasefire and hostage talks. Both Israel and Hamas are weighing new proposals, with key issues like troop deployment and prisoner releases still unresolved.

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, missile from Yemen intercepted

IDF confirms that a missile from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF after sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as in Jerusalem and the Shfela.