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.
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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.
Rabbis rally behind Rabbi Dov Lior against former Chief Rabbi
A leading Religious Zionist rabbinic group condemns public remarks against Rabbi Dov Lior after Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef targeted him for scathing public critique.
Of(f)er rejected
Secret meeting: Netanyahu's offer to Winter
Report says Ofer Winter rejected Netanyahu’s offer of reserved Likud slots before launching his own party; despite backing Netanyahu, Likud remains wary.
Poll:
Poll: Winter weakens Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir
Kan News poll gives Ofir Winter’s new party four seats, while Netanyahu edges Bennett for premiership and neither political bloc reaches 61.
'This is how jihad begins'
A Turkish flag on Route 60? Zvi Yehezkeli sees a ‘big message’
Arab affairs pundit Zvi Yehezkeli spots a Turkish flag on a Palestinian vehicle near Jerusalem and warns of growing admiration for Erdogan.
Former US Ambassador defends Israelis in Qusra incident
Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman tweeted in response to the reports of clashes between Israelis and Palestinians in the town of Qusra over Shabbat.
Israeli spokesman:
Israeli spokesman: 'The 'Qusra siege' is a propaganda campaign, not reality'
In a new video, Israeli spokesman Ezra Tubi exposes how the story of Qusra fits into a familiar pattern of strategic propaganda.
Smotrich takes on fuel price hike with last-minute tax cut
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders an excise tax cut to offset a planned 16-agura fuel price hike, with the reduction expected within days.
Slovenian leaders clash over Israel: ‘We are decision-makers, not servants’
Slovenian leaders trade barbs over Israel and EU policy, as PM Janez Janša rejects pressure from Brussels and wins praise from Netanyahu.
Secret document to Hegseth:
Secret document to Hegseth: 'We will carry out the orders, but at a price'
Senior US military leaders reportedly warn that prolonged operations against Iran are straining forces and could weaken readiness against threats elsewhere.
United Airlines to resume Tel Aviv-San Francisco flights in March
United Airlines announces return of year-round nonstop service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco, as part of expansion of its Israel-US flight schedule.
Hasidic rabbis set to meet Trump at White House
Prominent Hasidic rabbis are reportedly set to meet President Trump at the White House, where the Satmar Rebbe plans to raise Israel’s yeshiva draft issue.
US Jews sour on Iran war:
US Jews sour on Iran war: Just one-third now call campaign successful
JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.
New survey: 54% of US Jews prefer Israeli opposition election victory
JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 54% prefer the current opposition, while 14% prefer the current coalition; 78% follow election news closely.
Ferry carrying 270 people capsizes off of Cyprus
A passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia shortly after departing for Turkey. Rescue forces and the coast guard are working to save approximately 270 people.
Medical graduate accused of wild police chase, ramming patrol car
29-year-old Rahat resident and medical graduate allegedly fled police on Route 77, ramming a patrol car before being stopped. An M16 rifle matching parts found in his vehicle was later recovered.
'What is this?'
NIS 1.4 million in suspected terror money found hidden in vehicle entering Jerusalem
Border Police officers discover NIS 1.4 million concealed inside a double wall of a vehicle entering Jerusalem, suspect the cash due to be used as terror money.
Cameras capture 15-year-old kicking kitten
Police surveillance operators identified an incident of animal abuse near the Lions’ Gate. A 15-year-old minor was arrested.
All's well that ends well:
Midnight drama in Tekoa; two brothers went missing
Police forces, Search and Rescue Unit volunteers, and hundreds of residents searched throughout the night for two brothers, ages 3 and 7, from Tekoa.
Start of school year
Mohammed tops list of most common names among first graders
The Population and Immigration Authority publishes data on the names of first-grade students for the 2026-2027 school year: Mohammed is the most common boys’ name among the overall population.
Indictment
Indictment: 14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent
An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.
Drama in Tel Aviv:
Yehuda Poliker woken in the night to save man threatening to jump
A Tel Aviv man said Yehuda Poliker was the only person who could convince him not to jump. Police woke the singer in the middle of the night and his intervention succeeded.
Boy locked in his room & falls 4 stories
An 8-year-old boy fell from a height and was evacuated in serious condition with a head injury. According to initial suspicions, the boy was locked in his room on the fourth floor and tried to get out through the balcony.
“What chutzpah"
“What chutzpah": Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lashes out at Rabbi Dov Lior
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply attacked Rabbi Dov Lior as part of his remarks opposing visits to the Temple Mount: “He does not come up to the ankles of any of the rabbis I mentioned."
Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City
As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.
Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir
The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions
Courts Jewish Democrats
El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats, apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial remarks as he works to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats ahead of November.
US Embassy:
US Embassy: Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm
US Embassy in Beirut says Hezbollah must disarm, accusing the Iran-backed group of refusing talks because it is taking orders from Tehran.
Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.
