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'Everything Is Easy':

'Everything Is Easy': Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

Fallen IDF soldier Shoham Menachem from Yardena, who was killed in action in Gaza, enlisted in the Armored Corps to follow in the footsteps of his father - a POW from the Yom Kippur War.

'Everything Is Easy': Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

Haredi officials: 'We may work to bring down the government'

Haredi leaders warn they may back efforts to topple the government unless a new conscription bill aligned with pre-war agreements is submitted, blaming MK Edelstein for breaching deals.

Haredi officials: 'We may work to bring down the government'

Surprised But Valiant:

Surprised But Valiant: IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

Surprised But Valiant: IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expresses concerns over NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's stance on Jewish community safety and his failure to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters

Sen. Cruz bill targets Muslim Brotherhood for terror designation

Sen. Ted Cruz introduces a bill to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The new legislation targets violent affiliates to overcome past failures and cripple the global group.

Sen. Cruz bill targets Muslim Brotherhood for terror designation

Toronto:

Arrest made in suspected hate crime targeting Toronto place of worship

Toronto man arrested and charged with mischief relating to religious property and mischief interference with property for allegedly urinating on the steps of a place of worship and shouting antisemitic slurs.

Arrest made in suspected hate crime targeting Toronto place of worship

Grok for government:

Grok for government: xAI signs deal with US Department of Defense

Elon Musk’s xAI signs a deal to provide its Grok language model to the US Department of Defense, making it available to all federal agencies. The deal follows recent controversies where the chatbot generated extremist content.

Grok for government: xAI signs deal with US Department of Defense

Syrian forces advance on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes

Syrian forces are advancing on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes, which have resulted in 99 deaths. Local leaders seek a truce as residents fear for their safety, highlighting instability post-Assad.

Syrian forces advance on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes

UTJ leaves coalition

UTJ leaves coalition: The Draft Law presented deviates from what was agreed upon

After no agreements were reached regarding the wording of the Draft Law, the rabbis of Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael instruct their representatives in the Knesset to resign from all their coalition positions.

UTJ leaves coalition: The Draft Law presented deviates from what was agreed upon

Vote to remove Joint List MK from Knesset fails

MK Ayman Odeh will remain in the Knesset after the motion to remove him did not reach the required 90-vote supermajority.

Vote to remove Joint List MK from Knesset fails

Netanyahu on fallen soldiers:

Netanyahu eulogizes fallen soldiers: Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences for the loss of three IDF soldiers who fell in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu eulogizes fallen soldiers: Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity

Soldier takes own life at northern base

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was found dead today at a military base in the north, the 3rd suicide of an IDF soldier in the last week and a half.

Soldier takes own life at northern base

Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate

Despite losing the primaries to Zohran Madmani, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo intends to remain in the race for New York City mayor as an independent candidate.

Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate

Trump:

Trump: 'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'

US President reveals he was concerned that the timing of the US airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program were revealed in the American media.

Trump: 'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'

Emily Damari

Emily Damari after captor eliminated: May there be more good news

Hamas captivity survivor reacts to the elimination of the terrorist who held her captive, reveals he lied about a ceasefire to give her false hope.

Emily Damari after captor eliminated: May there be more good news

Northern Samaria

Northern Samaria: Armed terrorist eliminated outside Maoz Tzvi

A terrorist armed with a Carlo rifle and a knife tried to surprise a military force and attack it. The force neutralized the terrorist with no Israeli casualties.

Northern Samaria: Armed terrorist eliminated outside Maoz Tzvi

Antisemitism in Ontario schools

Antisemitism in Ontario schools: Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'

Canadian Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism reports on nearly 800 antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools affecting 3,000 Jewish students.

Antisemitism in Ontario schools: Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'

UTJ refuses to vote to expel Odeh from Knesset

The United Torah Judaism party has announced that its Knesset members will abstain from the vote in the Knesset plenum regarding the expulsion of MK Ayman Odeh. The right responded with anger.

UTJ refuses to vote to expel Odeh from Knesset

AG summoned to hearing again after failure to appear

The ministerial committee headed by Minister Amichai Chikli summoned the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for another hearing after she did not appear today.

AG summoned to hearing again after failure to appear

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Unusual strike in Syria:

IDF strikes Syrian tanks which crossed border into Israel

IDF targets several Syrian tanks near Golan Heights after they cross into buffer zone.

IDF strikes Syrian tanks which crossed border into Israel

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan: 'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan: 'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

Senior Coalition Member:

Senior Coalition Member: 'Deri is breaking the government, it will cost him in elections'

The coalition accused Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri of trying to disband the government while blaming it on the UTJ party.

Senior Coalition Member: 'Deri is breaking the government, it will cost him in elections'

Unusual meeting:

Unusual meeting: Knesset subcommittee to discuss sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Representatives from key Israeli ministries to present practical implications of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at special Knesset subcommittee meeting.

Unusual meeting: Knesset subcommittee to discuss sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu tells Trump he will attack Iran again

Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear to President Trump that Israel would take militarily action if Iran resumes its nuclear efforts.

Netanyahu tells Trump he will attack Iran again

United Torah Judaism threatens to bolt government over Draft Law delay

United Torah Judaism intensifies protest over the delay in advancing Draft Law, threatens to withdraw from government, potentially taking Shas with it.

United Torah Judaism threatens to bolt government over Draft Law delay

Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews

Haredi leaders in the Diaspora urge caution over granting Israeli citizenship to children, advise parents to consult before proceeding with immigration or citizenship applications due to 'risk' of IDF draft.

Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews

Despite incitement videos:

Court orders release of terrorists' families who incited attacks

Military court orders release of families of terrorists responsible for murders in Eli, despite publishing a video praising the attack and inciting more violence, claiming 'they're elderly.'

Court orders release of terrorists' families who incited attacks

Urich indictment:

PM attacks AG: 'This is a bizarre decision, Urich did not endanger state security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks Attorney General on the intention to prosecute Yonatan Urich, 'An absurd move intended to serve a different agenda.'

PM attacks AG: 'This is a bizarre decision, Urich did not endanger state security'

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza, including cookies and chocolate, while soldiers secure access routes to distribution centers, preventing them from carrying out proactive strikes against Hamas.

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Knesset needs 90 MK's support to approve Ayman Odeh's dismissal

Knesset will vote today on potential dismissal of Hadash-Ta’al leader Ayman Odeh, who claims the move is politically motivated, warning that similar actions could target other MKs in the future

Knesset needs 90 MK's support to approve Ayman Odeh's dismissal

Netanyahu seeks accelerated construction of humanitarian city

PM Netanyahu discusses the timeline for the "humanitarian city," expected to cost billions and take over a year to complete and emphasizes the potential for resumed military action if needed.

Netanyahu seeks accelerated construction of humanitarian city

Residents of Ramat Arbel receive demolition orders

Ten families who set founded Ramat Arbel in the Galilee last week receive demolition orders, say they have no intention of evacuating. 'Arabs are taking over all of the land here.'

Residents of Ramat Arbel receive demolition orders

King Charles to host Trump for historic second state visit

King Charles will host US President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit to Britain, September 17-19, at Windsor Castle.

King Charles to host Trump for historic second state visit

Ofakim battle probe:

Ofakim battle probe: Murderous rampage, a fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

The IDF presents its investigation of the battle in Ofakim on October 7, detailing the terrorists’ infiltration, brutal attacks, and the operation to rescue hostages and eliminate all assailants.

Ofakim battle probe: Murderous rampage, a fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

Syria:

Syria: 37 killed in Bedouin-Druze clashes in Sweida

Deadly clashes between Bedouin and Druze factions in Syria's Sweida kill 37, including children. Authorities send forces to de-escalate as local leaders call for calm amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Syria: 37 killed in Bedouin-Druze clashes in Sweida

Athens kosher eatery vandalized in anti-Israel attack

Israeli-owned kosher restaurant in Athens vandalized by masked individuals with anti-Israel graffiti Police are investigating the incident.

Athens kosher eatery vandalized in anti-Israel attack

'Stop aid to the enemy'

Reservist injured during aid convoy protest: We’re fighting to stop aid to the enemy

Dozens, including hostage families, block Allenby Crossing in protest of Gaza-bound aid trucks.

Reservist injured during aid convoy protest: We’re fighting to stop aid to the enemy

Olmert:

Olmert claims proposed Gaza humanitarian city is a 'concentration camp'

Former PM Olmert continues his criticism of Israel in international media, condemns the proposed Gaza "humanitarian city" as a "concentration camp" and warns of "ethnic cleansing".

Olmert claims proposed Gaza humanitarian city is a 'concentration camp'

Group founded by Zohran Mamdani sought justice for convicted terrorist

NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny over his co-founding of Bowdoin's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, which backed PFLP terrorist Rasmieh Yousef Odeh.

Group founded by Zohran Mamdani sought justice for convicted terrorist