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Amid antisemitism probes

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts amid antisemitism probes

While not specifically naming Israel, University of California President Michael Drake reaffirms that student governments are barred from financial boycotts against companies tied to any country, amid federal probes into antisemitism.

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts amid antisemitism probes

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Trump, Saudi Defense Minister discuss Israel normalization in secret White House meeting

Fox News reveals that Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met secretly with US President Donald Trump to discuss efforts to reduce tensions with Iran, end the war in Gaza, and advance Middle East peace.

Trump, Saudi Defense Minister discuss Israel normalization in secret White House meeting

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Watch: Netanyahu visits Rachel Edri in Ofakim

Prime Minister Netanyahu in Ofakim: "There were supreme acts of heroism here by men and women, who stood up at the decisive moment."

Watch: Netanyahu visits Rachel Edri in Ofakim

Rising Antisemitism in Cyprus:

Rising Antisemitism in Cyprus: 'Jews are taking over land' claims leftist party leader

AKEL party secretary Stefanos Stefanou claims action must be taken to prevent Jews from purchasing land. 'If we don’t act now, we will find that our country is no longer ours.'

Rising Antisemitism in Cyprus: 'Jews are taking over land' claims leftist party leader

Within 2 hours

3 children found in serious condition after being left in hot cars within 2 hours

A five-year-old boy and a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler were found in serious condition in a vehicle in the town of Elyakhin. Shortly thereafter, a girl who was locked in a vehicle was found in Hadera in serious condition. The three were treated by MDA teams and evacuated to a hospital.

3 children found in serious condition after being left in hot cars within 2 hours

Edan Alexander to Trump:

Edan Alexander to Trump: They treated me better once you won the election

Edan Alexander tells Trump his captors eased conditions after election; President vows continued efforts to free remaining hostages.

Edan Alexander to Trump: They treated me better once you won the election

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Report: Syria's demands for normalization with Israel

Syrian source reveals two Golan Heights peace scenarios, including land divisions and potential Lebanese transfers; new Syrian president shows openness, but Golan return is key for domestic support.

Report: Syria's demands for normalization with Israel

Judge rules family of Colorado firebomber can be deported

District Court dismisses lawsuit filed by the family of the Boulder firebomber who attacked a march for the hostages and murdered an elderly woman against their deportation.

Judge rules family of Colorado firebomber can be deported

Hostages families to PM:

Hostages families demand deal that guarantees return of every last hostage

Families of most of the remaining hostages sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu demanding a deal that eliminates the need for cruel selections and categories.

Hostages families demand deal that guarantees return of every last hostage

Israeli sources

Israeli sources: Israel prepares for approval of Gaza ceasefire agreement

The prime minister will convene the small cabinet tonight at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem to discuss the hostage deal and the continuation of the war in Gaza.

Israeli sources: Israel prepares for approval of Gaza ceasefire agreement

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Report: US-Iran talks to resume next week in Norway

If confirmed, the Oslo meeting would mark the first direct US-Iranian nuclear talks since joint American-Israeli strikes targeted key Iranian nuclear sites.

Report: US-Iran talks to resume next week in Norway

Last 2 suspects in Binyamin clashes released

The court today ordered the release under restrictive conditions of the last two detainees from the riots in Binyamin last Saturday, following an agreement between the parties.

Last 2 suspects in Binyamin clashes released

More pressure on Tehran:

More pressure on Tehran: US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

US Treasury sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks, including vessels and companies linked to Salim Ahmed Said, intensifying efforts to disrupt Iran’s oil exports and terrorism financing.

More pressure on Tehran: US sanctions Iranian oil smuggling networks

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

Troops dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground, including tunnel routes, booby-trapped buildings, and weapons stockpiles

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

First time since massacre:

First time since massacre: Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Kibbutz Nir Oz

Netanyahu visited the kibbutz for the first time a year and nine months after Hamas terrorists murdered or abducted a quarter of its residents.

First time since massacre: Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Kibbutz Nir Oz

Netanya

Police officer Yaniv Almakayis killed in ramming incident in Netanya

1st Sergeant Almakayis, 42, from Netanya, was killed during a police operation and left behind a wife and four children.

Police officer Yaniv Almakayis killed in ramming incident in Netanya

'Nazi style'

Iranian FM lashes out at Germany for supporting strikes on nuclear sites

Iran’s Foreign Minister responds harshly to German criticism, accusing Berlin of supporting attacks and genocide, while defending nuclear program oversight changes.

Iranian FM lashes out at Germany for supporting strikes on nuclear sites

Following successful operation:

Following successful operation: US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF leaders to discuss Operation Rising Lion and strengthens US-Israel military coordination.

Following successful operation: US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

Netanyahu to Mossad

Netanyahu to Mossad: 'Pager op. set up everything has happened since'

PM visits Mossad headquarters, says organization's efforts ahead of and during Operation Rising Lion served as a force multiplier for the IDF.

Netanyahu to Mossad: 'Pager op. set up everything has happened since'

Cars flying in the air

Cars flying in the air: New footage from IDF strike in Iran surfaces

Dramatic footage has surfaced showing the moment an IDF strike hit a road in Tehran during Operation Rising Lion.

Cars flying in the air: New footage from IDF strike in Iran surfaces

Six terror cells apprehended

Successful month: 400 arrested, terror cells nixed in Judea and Samaria

Over the past month, IDF, Border Police, and ISA forces carried out 2,500 operations, dismantling terrorist cells and seizing weapons and funds.

Successful month: 400 arrested, terror cells nixed in Judea and Samaria

Report: New proposal for Gaza ceasefire deal

New 60-day ceasefire proposal includes phased release of hostages, IDF withdrawal from Gaza, and international guarantees, aiming for a permanent agreement.

Report: New proposal for Gaza ceasefire deal

Knesset advances historic bill to support families of the missing

The Knesset this week approved in its first reading a groundbreaking bill aimed at providing formal recognition and support for families of missing civilians in Israel.

Knesset advances historic bill to support families of the missing

Tourists who disrupted security forces to be deported

Four foreign tourists who filmed security forces in the Mt. Hebron region and were involved in incitement will be deported from Israel in the coming days.

Tourists who disrupted security forces to be deported

New JPPI report warns:

New JPPI report warns: Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

New report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the existential threats facing Israel Studies in American universities, citing rising anti-Israel sentiment, academic marginalization, and ideological bias.

New JPPI report warns: Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

Despite recent war with Iran:

Despite recent war with Iran, 2,000 North American olim expected during 2025 summer season

Thousands of newcomers remain steadfast in their decision to immigrate, expected on multiple group aliyah flights as well as flagship summer charter flight.

Despite recent war with Iran, 2,000 North American olim expected during 2025 summer season

First Look:

First Look: Families allow publication of Hamas videos of hostages

The families of hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein have agreed to the circulation of a Hamas video of their loved ones.

First Look: Families allow publication of Hamas videos of hostages

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Yisrael Ben Zion Goldstein, who lost his mother in a tragic event two years ago, was killed Wednesday in a bicycle accident in Jerusalem.

Five-year-old orphaned two years ago killed in Jerusalem accident

Head of Bnei Brak's 'Hashomrim' named as sex crime suspect

Haim Rotter, prominent Bnei Brak figure, named as suspect arrested Wednesday on suspicion of serious sexual offenses against minors.

Head of Bnei Brak's 'Hashomrim' named as sex crime suspect

Beit Shemesh:

Beit Shemesh: Rabbi claims girl was killed 'because of draft orders'

After a 4-year-old girl was killed in a traffic accident yesterday, one eulogy at her funeral called her death 'an atonement for the draft orders sent to Yeshiva students.'

Beit Shemesh: Rabbi claims girl was killed 'because of draft orders'

Iran attempted to disrupt Home Front Command operations

Iran launched dozens of cyber attack attempts during the 12 days of fighting, targeting civilian companies and Home Front Command systems, report says.

Iran attempted to disrupt Home Front Command operations

Binyamin Region Shooting:

Binyamin Region Shooting: No charges for assault suspects

The prosecution, after consulting with the police, determined that there is no evidence to file charges against the Hilltop Youth accused of assaulting the battalion commander.

Binyamin Region Shooting: No charges for assault suspects

Two Tiberias residents indicted for spying for Iran

Yoni Segal and Nahorai Mizrahi passed sensitive information to Iran and attempted espionage, including plans to assassinate a senior Israeli figure, indictment reveals.

Two Tiberias residents indicted for spying for Iran

PA Arab arrested for break-ins and theft in northern Israel

A Qalqiliya resident, previously convicted for similar offenses, is arrested by Border Police for multiple home and vehicle break-ins.

PA Arab arrested for break-ins and theft in northern Israel

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Watch: Motorcyclist flees police and crashes into guardrail

Northern District police chased dirt bikers riding recklessly; one crashed into a railing and was arrested without a driver's license.

Watch: Motorcyclist flees police and crashes into guardrail

Zohran Madmani:

Zohran Madmani: 'Palestinian plight brought me into politics'

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Madmani told supporters that he had only entered politics due to the issue of 'aprtheid in Palestine' after living in South Africa as a child.

Zohran Madmani: 'Palestinian plight brought me into politics'

New details emerge on Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers

Tragic Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers in Khan Yunis reportedly caused by broken exit hatch, outdated equipment.

New details emerge on Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers

Karoline Leavitt:

Karoline Leavitt: 'Hostages' faith through the horrors was inspiring'

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt met with a group of released hostages in Washington DC and promised that the US administration was working to recover the other hostages and end the war.

Karoline Leavitt: 'Hostages' faith through the horrors was inspiring'

Syria dismisses 'premature' peace deal talk with Israel

Syrian state media deems peace talks with Israel "premature," demanding full adherence to the 1974 disengagement agreement and withdrawal from “occupied areas”.

Syria dismisses 'premature' peace deal talk with Israel

Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs

UK Members of Parliament overwhelmingly vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, with the order set to become law soon. The move criminalizes support for the group and follows incidents like the spray-painting of RAF planes.

Palestine Action designated a terrorist organization by UK MPs