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Haredi Leader:

Haredi Leader: 'They are killed because their rabbis teach a distorted Torah'

In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.

Haredi Leader: 'They are killed because their rabbis teach a distorted Torah'

Trump threatens:

Trump threatens: 'Iran will be laughing no longer!'

Trump accuses Iran of decades of deception, blasts Obama-era policies in Truth Social post, says Tehran 'will be laughing no longer.'

Trump threatens: 'Iran will be laughing no longer!'

Mossad director claims successor's appointment is 'immoral'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to publish the full opinion of former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis, who opposed the appointment of Roman Goffman as head of the Mossad.

Mossad director claims successor's appointment is 'immoral'

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Hezbollah footage: Explosive drone strikes Iron Dome battery

Hezbollah footage shows an explosive drone strike on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel.

Hezbollah footage: Explosive drone strikes Iron Dome battery

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Holocaust survivor who led the ADL for nearly three decades remembered as a leading voice against antisemitism and hatred.

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Photo Bombed:

Photo Bombed: Hezbollah rocket attack caught during municipal spokesman's video

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.

Photo Bombed: Hezbollah rocket attack caught during municipal spokesman's video

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Counterterror police arrest two suspects after a suspected arson attack at a former London synagogue amid rising antisemitic incidents.

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Trump:

Trump: Iran ‘militarily defeated,’ but conflict may not be over

President Trump says Iran has been militarily defeated, warns more strikes remain possible, and vows Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Trump: Iran ‘militarily defeated,’ but conflict may not be over

Government approves massive investment into ancient Samaria

The Israeli government has approved a sweeping new plan to restore and develop the Ancient Samaria National Park in Sebastia, one of the region’s most significant biblical-era archaeological sites.

Government approves massive investment into ancient Samaria

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Watch: UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist planting explosives

IDF footage shows an IAF drone striking a terrorist suspected of planting an explosive device in southern Gaza, in support of the Kfir Brigade.

Watch: UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist planting explosives

Pair admit antisemitic hate crime after abusing Jewish man for TikTok video

Two men pleaded guilty to an antisemitic hate crime after verbally abusing a Jewish man in London to create 'antisemitic content for social media.'

Pair admit antisemitic hate crime after abusing Jewish man for TikTok video

Shibolet Farm established as the 50th farm in Binyamin

A historic milestone was marked in the Binyamin Regional Council with the establishment of Shibolet Farm near the community of Mevo Horon.

Shibolet Farm established as the 50th farm in Binyamin

Political commentator:

Israel’s electoral threshold debate, political commentator argues for lowering barrier

Amit Segal says the 2014 electoral threshold increase failed to improve stability, instead causing wasted votes, political polarization, and limiting new parties from entering the Knesset.

Israel’s electoral threshold debate, political commentator argues for lowering barrier

Israeli Arab from Rahat charged with incitement

Police and Shin Bet investigation finds Rahat resident operated social media accounts to spread inciting messages, praise terrorism, and support Hamas’s objectives.

Israeli Arab from Rahat charged with incitement

Ben Gvir’s criticism

Ben Gvir’s criticism: “Historic opportunity for change is being missed"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to postpone discussion of the “Who Is a Jew" bill in order to avoid a confrontation with Diaspora Jewry. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: “This is a mistake. There is an opportunity to approve the move."

Ben Gvir’s criticism: “Historic opportunity for change is being missed"

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

Former hostage:

Former hostage, Eitan Mor: 'I deserve to know the truth'

'What are they trying to prevent us from knowing?' says Eitan Mor ahead of the High Court of Justice's hearing against the State Comptroller’s investigation into the failures of October 7.

Former hostage, Eitan Mor: 'I deserve to know the truth'

Israel's first lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

'It may begin with the Jews, but it never ends with the Jews. Antisemitism may be first, but it’s never last,' says Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog during Magen David Adom award ceremonies in UK.

Israel's first lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

Indictments reveal the horror

Indictments filed with Lod District Court against 16 teenagers suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Yamano Binyamin Zalka at a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on the eve of Independence Day.

Indictments reveal the horror

Attorney General to High Court

Attorney General to High Court: Cancel Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding the cancellation of Roman Gofman’s appointment as head of the Mossad.

Attorney General to High Court: Cancel Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief

London:

Mark Adderley elected London councillor despite suspension over antisemitic remarks

Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.

Mark Adderley elected London councillor despite suspension over antisemitic remarks

MK Amit Halevi: “IDF leaders must change attitude toward democracy"

MK Amit Halevi claimed that during the war, conversations were held with international actors behind the Prime Minister’s back.

MK Amit Halevi: “IDF leaders must change attitude toward democracy"

New medical school set to open in Eilat this October

Prof. Hana Leiba, newly appointed dean of Eilat’s upcoming medical school, says initiative, which has already attracted strong interest from students and faculty members, will strengthen healthcare in southern Israel while training a new generation of doctors.

New medical school set to open in Eilat this October

Iran calls for "protection fees" on internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC-affiliated media calls for imposing "protection" payments on the undersea fiber optic cables that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran calls for "protection fees" on internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

UK religious leaders stand with Jews amid surge in antisemitic attacks

Faith leaders from across the UK sign open letter declaring antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix,' following a wave of attacks on Jewish communities, synagogues, and institutions.

UK religious leaders stand with Jews amid surge in antisemitic attacks

IDF official

IDF official: 'Hezbollah fears isolation after losing Iranian patron'

A senior IDF officer told Kan News that Hezbollah is increasingly concerned about regional isolation, but still refuses to give up its weapons.

IDF official: 'Hezbollah fears isolation after losing Iranian patron'

Abbas advisor:

Abbas advisor: Hamas seeks to rule Gaza 'even over the skulls of children'

PA advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash slams Hamas for ruling "over the skulls of children" in Gaza.

Abbas advisor: Hamas seeks to rule Gaza 'even over the skulls of children'

IRGC warns:

IRGC warns of 'heavy attack' on US bases if Iranian tankers are targeted

The IRGC warns of strikes on US bases and ships if Iran’s maritime trade faces further "aggression."

IRGC warns of 'heavy attack' on US bases if Iranian tankers are targeted

Peter Magyar inaugurated as Hungary's PM

Peter Magyar is sworn in as Hungary’s PM, pledging to end corruption and restore ties with the EU.

Peter Magyar inaugurated as Hungary's PM

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

Secretary of State Rubio meets Qatar’s PM in Miami, as the Qataris mediate between the US and Iran to negotiate a memo ending the war.

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

16 teens to be indicted in Independence Day murder

Family of Yamano Zalka protests outside prosecutor’s office, warning against leniency for suspects accused in allegedly planned killing in Petah Tikva.

16 teens to be indicted in Independence Day murder

Attempt to block Sa-Nur expansion foiled

After the controversy over the removal of a Palestinian body from a grave near Sa-Nur, local Israelis say the action was a planned move intended to create a future restriction on the development of the renewed town.

Attempt to block Sa-Nur expansion foiled

Former Fire and Rescue Service commissioner joins politics

Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.

Former Fire and Rescue Service commissioner joins politics

S&P reaffirms Israel's credit rating

The world's largest rating agency, S&P, affirmed Israel's credit rating at A and kept the rating outlook "stable".

S&P reaffirms Israel's credit rating

The dancer taking over the internet

Video circulating online shows a man expertly balancing and spinning three Pepsi bottles on his chin at haredi wedding. Watch.

The dancer taking over the internet

Dramatic report: Israel set up secret base in Iraq

Israel reportedly set up a secret military base deep in the Iraqi desert, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Dramatic report: Israel set up secret base in Iraq

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Watch: Quad bike runs over two pedestrians

Two pedestrians were hit by a quad bike on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Kiryat Motzkin. Police detained the quad bike rider for questioning.

Watch: Quad bike runs over two pedestrians

In northern Gaza: The IDF's precise strike to remove a threat

IDF, ISA, destroy Islamic Jihad weapons production facility used by two terror groups. Watch.

In northern Gaza: The IDF's precise strike to remove a threat

The IDF's new anti-drone weapon

IDF sources confirm distribution of SMASH Handheld systems to soldiers in Lebanon.

The IDF's new anti-drone weapon