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.
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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.
Report:
Report: Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans
Axios reports that Mossad Director David Barnea met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to seek American support in persuading Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans.
Diplomatic source:
Diplomatic source: Hamas hindering hostage deal progress
Senior Israeli diplomatic source says significant progress made in hostage deal efforts, but Hamas continues to create obstacles.
Two children killed in separate road accidents in southern Israel
Two children were killed within an hour on Friday in road accidents, bringing the number of child fatalities in traffic incidents this year to 30. Safety advocates warn of rising accident rates during summer months.
83-year-old Israeli tourist falls to death at Greek hotel
The woman fell from the fifth-floor balcony of a local hotel in Loutraki while her partner was with her.
IDF/Shin Bet eliminate key PIJ operative responsible for funding terror
The IDF and ISA eliminated a key Islamic Jihad terrorist, who managed transferring funds to terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria
Bereaved brother:
Bereaved brother: Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives
Bereaved brother Menachem Kalmanson says Israel must impose a total siege on Gaza, accuses the government of endangering soldiers' lives by effectively aiding Hamas.
Moishy Needs Life-saving Heart Surgery $20k Is Left to Reach the Treatment He Needs!
Mother Fights Alone as Husband Falls Ill - Baby Sheina Yafa's Life Hangs in Balance
Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.
Blatant contempt for law
Regavim files petition to demolish illegal Palestinian structure in Gush Etzion
Regavim petitions Jerusalem District Court to demolish massive illegal Palestinian building in Area C near Beitar Illit, warning of a broader strategy to create facts on the ground.
IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria
Individuals who cover their faces in Judea and Samaria now face prison time under a new IDF order aimed at curbing nationalist crimes and masked attacks.
Murder of mother and newborn
Three Hamas terrorists to be charged with murder of mother and newborn
Military prosecution to indict three Hamas terrorists for murder of Tze'ela Gez and her baby son, Ravid Chaim.
Israel allows limited entry of Syrian forces in Druze region
In response to the fighting between Bedouin and Druze forces in southern Syria, Israel has approved the entry of a Syrian regime force for temporary action to separate the 2 forces.
Haredi Yeshiva Head:
Haredi Yeshiva Head: MK Gafni must apologize to the religious Zionist community
Head of Barkai Haredi Hesder Yeshiva criticizes MK Gafni following his remarks against the religious Zionist public: 'You should be ashamed. Seek forgiveness from this sacred community.'
Disturbing figures:
Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025 raises alarm amid ongoing silence from military
IDF veterans call for urgent reforms as newly revealed data shows a sharp rise in suicides among IDF soldiers in 2025, double the figures from previous years.
3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza
Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.
Hero soldier drowns during Greece vacation
Erez Halfon, a reservist and resident of Tel Aviv, drowned in a diving accident while on vacation in Greece. Halfon, a soldier in the elite unit Sayeret Egoz, participated in Operation Protective Edge and rescued civilians on October 7.
Three police officers injured in explosion in Jaljulia
Three police officers and a police dog were injured during a search operation in Jaljulia after a powerful explosion occurred at the scene. Five suspects involved in the incident have been arrested.
House Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee: Biden Admin. funded anti-Netanyahu groups
Congressional committee releases report accusing Biden Admin. of "misusing taxpayer dollars" to fund anti-Netanyahu organizations and even terror-linked NGOs in Israel.
Saving 5 lives
Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system, saving 5 lives
A commander in a combat engineering unit saved the lives of his soldiers after insisting on not operating an armored vehicle with a malfunctioning 'Iron Fist' interception system.
Bereaved mother:
Bereaved mother: Moishy's legacy is - don't give up, look at what unites us
Miriam Noll remembers her son, Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, as a joyful soul who overcame learning disabilities and chose to serve with pride, unity, and unwavering dedication.
Leading rabbis warn against partial hostage deal
Senior rabbis from the Religious Zionist movement have issued a strong public statement opposing a partial hostage deal as posing a danger to the hostages who are not released in the deal.
Embedded in Gaza:
Embedded in Gaza: Israeli soldiers hold the line near Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya
On Day 650 of the war, ILTV’s Shosh Bedrosian embeds with Israeli forces in Hamas strongholds for an exclusive on-the-ground report.
US intel confirms:
US intel confirms Iranian President injured in Israeli attack
US intelligence sources confirm to CBS News that Iranian President Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli strike last month, corroborating Iranian state media reports.
Over antisemitic comments
UK lawmaker re-suspended by Labour over antisemitic comments
Diane Abbott, the UK's longest-serving Black female MP, re-suspended by the Labour Party following her reaffirmation of controversial remarks on racism.
Freed hostage's account:
Freed hostage's harrowing account: No human should live like that
In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.
'Administrative tasks'
'Administrative tasks': Interior Minister Arbel retracts resignation
Political sources claim the retraction is aimed at advancing the appointment of Israel Uzan as Director-General of the Interior Ministry.
After comprehensive testing
Trump’s health declared ‘excellent’ after comprehensive medical testing
President Trump is in excellent health, according to his physician. A recent check-up found mild leg swelling caused by a benign circulatory condition. No signs of serious illness were detected.
Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the UN Security Council to act against Syria's brutal persecution of Druze civilians in Sweida, calling for accountability and warning that silence enables further atrocities against minorities across Syria.
Boehler:
Boehler: Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough
Adam Boehler, President Trump's Envoy for Hostage Response, expresses optimism at the Aspen Security Forum regarding a Gaza hostage deal, stating it's "closer than it's been."
Edan Alexander returns to site where Trump prayed for his release
About a year after the US President and his parents prayed together at the Rebbe’s Ohel, former hostage Edan Alexander returns to the site.
Attorney General fails to appear at hearing, ministers recommend dismissal
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara skips scheduled hearing, decision regarding dismissal to be made next week.
