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Earthquake system updated after controlled explosion sends country into panic

Following confusion caused by an IDF tunnel blast near Lebanon, Israel upgrades its earthquake alert system to avoid future false alarms.

Haredi family's home burgled while they slept

Video recording on a mobile phone found in a suspect's possession revealed to family members that their home had been broken into while they were asleep.

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges US to impose high tariffs on Ireland

Irish parliament to vote on law criminalizing Judea and Samaria imports; Samaria council head Yossi Dagan urges US response.

Lod Mayor:

Lod Mayor: 'State enabling elimination of Israeli Arabs'

Following the murder of Nadia Khinawi in Lod, part of the soaring internal Arab crime rate, Mayor Yair Revivo accused the Israeli government of allowing violence within Arab society to continue.

Disturbing:

Disturbing: One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

ADL poll finds widespread conspiracy beliefs, generational divides, and bipartisan concern amid calls for urgent action against antisemitism in the US.

Kushner takes office as Amb. to France |'Fighting antisemitism at the heart of my mission'

Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.

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Watch: Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

7th Brigade troops eliminated two terrorists who launched antitank missiles at IDF forces in the Gaza City area.

Government responds to court on petitions against AG's dismissal

Government argues it is unreasonable to force it to continue working with a legal official who is politically motivated and has long since lost its full confidence in it.

Erez Weiner:

Erez Weiner: 'If you want us to win the war, stop piggybacking on the hostage families'

Erez Weiner clarifies he did not criticize the hostage families, but those who are politically exploiting their pain.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Extension of service in special IDF units suspended

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders a halt on extra permanent service for soldiers in special units, sets up a team to review the issue.

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Watch: Israel's Dror 1 satellite launches into space

The first member of IAI's new Dror series of communication satellites lifted off from the SpaceX launch facility in Florida.

Report:

Report: Iranian President wounded in Israeli attack

Iranian media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian was wounded a few days after the war with Israel began while he was at a meeting in western Tehran.

xAI apologizes for Grok's post-upgrade antisemitic responses

Elon Musk's xAI issues an apology after its AI assistant, Grok, published antisemitic posts following a software update. The company attributes the issue to a change aimed at making Grok more "human-like".

UK crackdown:

UK crackdown: Over 70 arrested in protests for Palestine Action

Over 70 individuals arrested across the UK in a second week of protests against the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

'The worst of all worlds'

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline: The worst of all worlds

Former Justice Minister urges Netanyahu to demand the release of all hostages in exchange for ending the war.

Netanyahu on hostages:

Netanyahu on hostage recovery: I intend to get all of them back

PM Netanyahu speaks with Mark Levin of Fox News, champions Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, details Israel's Gaza war challenges and confronts Hamas's "double war crimes."

Kfar Chabad in an uproar as rabbi orders wedding halls closed

Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi orders closure of Kfar Chabad’s wedding halls following incidents of 'immodesty at Beit Zlata,' sparking backlash among community.

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

A new video from Gaza shows a terrorist charging an Israeli tank with an IED - and escaping unscathed.

Amid stalemate:

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks amid stalemate

Israel set to present new maps outlining IDF withdrawal plans during Qatar negotiations, gap remains over the scope of IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Mid-air crisis over Tehran:

Mid-air crisis over Tehran: Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

An Israeli F-15 fighter jet narrowly avoided disaster deep over Iranian territory after a critical fuel malfunction during Operation Rising Lion.

Air India crash:

Air India crash: Preliminary findings reveal pilot cut fuel supply to engines

Investigation into Air India crash that killed 260 people reveals fuel control switches were set to cutoff; cause of switch change still unclear.

Simcha Goldin at Hostages Square: We do not despair

Simcha Goldin, father of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed and abducted in 2014, marks son's 4,000th day in Hamas captivity at Hostages Square demonstration.

British MPs call to recognize Palestinian state

Nearly sixty MPs demanded action from PM Starmer after Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the establishment of a 'humanitarian city' in the ruins of Rafah.

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and agreement

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

PM’s Office slams NYT article, defends Netanyahu’s bold leadership and military triumphs

Prime Minister’s Office rejects claims in NYT article, affirming Netanyahu's decisive leadership in Israel's military successes and emphasizing role in hostage deals and critical actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi:

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi: President Trump, being in those tunnels is hell

Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi speaks at Hostages Square demonstration, calls on US President Donald Trump to do everything to free remaining hostages. 'Window of opportunity is open - and it won't be for long.'

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of Arab rioters, accompanied by far-left anarchists, attack Jewish shepherds in pre-planned operation, injuring two.

IDF and IAF strike Hamas in Gaza, dismantle key terror sites

IDF troops and IAF continue intense operations in Gaza, dismantling Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure, and eliminating dozens of terrorists; over 250 terror targets struck in just 48 hours.

9/11 mastermind's plea deal scrapped by US appeals court

A US appeals court overturns 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's plea deal, reinstating the possibility of the death penalty.

Israel insists on key demands

Report: Stalemate in hostage deal talks as Israel insists on key security demands

Doha talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release remain stalled, with no progress on key issues like IDF withdrawal and release terms. Al Jazeera claims Israel aims to keep forces in Rafah and 40% of Gaza.

Near Ramallah

IDF probing claim of Palestinian Arab-American killed in clashes near Ramallah

Israel’s defense establishment is investigating the reported death of a Palestinian Arab-American during violent clashes near Sinjil. IDF says two Israelis were lightly injured after a rock attack, followed by confrontations involving arson, vandalism, and physical violence.

In strike in Lebanon:

In strike in Lebanon: IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Shoaib in Lebanon, who was involved in plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and played a key role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Lebanon and Judea and Samaria.

IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

IDF says troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt on the eastern border on Thursday night, intercepting a drone carrying seven handguns. The weapons were handed over to security authorities.

IDF:

IDF: Weekly summary of IDF activity across the various arenas

Over the past week, five IDF divisions operated in the Gaza Strip, hundreds of terror targets were struck, and a terrorist cell linked to Iran’s Quds Force was apprehended in Syria.

Music and meat:

Halachic leniencies for soldiers during the Three Weeks

New rulings permit combat soldiers to listen to songs and eat meat during the Nine Days, when necessary for maintaining operational readiness.

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Watch: Six senior Hamas naval commandos eliminated in joint operations

The IDF announced that the eliminated terrorists had advanced maritime terror operations during the Swords of Iron war, targeting Israeli civilians and security forces.

Report:

Report: Netanyahu briefed Gafni on Iran strike in advance

Netanyahu invited Gafni to Kirya without security clearance, shared Iran strike details three days in advance

Samaria pioneer:

Samaria pioneer: There is only one Land of Israel - the complete land

Samaria Pioneer Moshe Zar, who passed away today, left a final message emphasizing the importance of building throughout the Land of Israel.

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Watch: Ishay Ribo and philharmonic dedicate song to fallen soldiers

Singer Ishay Ribo performed with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv' Heichal HaTarbut. During the concert, they dedicated the song Kol HaZman (“All the Time”) to the soldiers who have fallen in the ongoing fighting.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on Haim Rotter scandal: 'He's like a murderer'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu expresses deep shock over Haim Rotter’s crimes, says it is a mitzvah to report to police, protect victims, and prevent further harm.