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Rom Braslavski:

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski: They tortured me because I’m Jewish

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounts the severe abuse he endured in captivity and clarifies: “Not because of Ben Gvir or Netanyahu - they tortured me because I’m Jewish.”

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski: They tortured me because I’m Jewish

Channel 12 News poll:

Channel 12 News poll: Coalition gains strength

New Channel 12 News poll shows Likud rising to 27 seats and maintaining its lead. Neither bloc reaches a majority.

Channel 12 News poll: Coalition gains strength

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Security Cabinet discussion:

Security Cabinet discussion: IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.

Security Cabinet discussion: IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

Sde Teiman affair:

Sde Teiman affair: Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended

Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.

Sde Teiman affair: Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

Four recently released hostages urge Jews around the world to embrace Shabbat: “It gave us strength even in the harshest conditions.”

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

Survey

Survey: Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Survey: Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

Watch

Watch: Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.

Watch: Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

Over secret document

Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry over secret document

A criminal investigation was opened into three ex-Shin Bet directors after they submitted a classified document to the Supreme Court in a petition opposing David Zini’s appointment.

Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry over secret document

Next to Trump

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff: Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

US Special Envoy reveals that for the first time in 5 years, another nation will sign a peace deal with Israel.

Steve Witkoff: Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Bodycam footage

Bodycam footage: Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

As part of an overnight activity in Shechem, IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist who had planned to carry out an attack.

Bodycam footage: Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office

As part of the investigation into the Sde Teiman base affair, the police conducted a search of the military prosecutor's offices.

Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office

Watch:

Watch: Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

Watch: Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Longtime Democratic leader will step down in 2027 after nearly 40 years in the House.

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Jerusalem:

Thousands at Eida Haharedit anti-conscription demonstration in Jerusalem

Thousands of haredim from the Eida Haharedit and Jerusalem Faction marched in Jerusalem against the draft law, blocking streets as rabbis called for 'war' on the decree.

Thousands at Eida Haharedit anti-conscription demonstration in Jerusalem

Baharav-Miara recuses herself from Sde Teiman leak Investigation

Gali Baharav-Miara will transfer the handling of the Sde Teiman investigation to the Attorney General's Office after receiving an opinion that there is a conflict of interest.

Baharav-Miara recuses herself from Sde Teiman leak Investigation

Jewish Pride in Ukraine:

Jewish Pride in Ukraine: Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Geology David (Leonid) Muzikus, a traditional Jew and active community member, hung a mezuza from the door of his official office in the “Cabinet of Ministers” complex.

Jewish Pride in Ukraine: Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, may his memory be a blessing, who was returned this week, was laid to rest today at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned by Justice Ministry legal adviser to submit response to petitions against her. 'She is making fun of all of us.'

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'

Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him

Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap woman who entered his vehicle willingly in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him

Highlighting strategic ties:

Netanyahu hosts Singapore’s FM Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, highlights strategic ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, calling for joint efforts toward prosperity, peace and security between the two small states with 'gigantic capabilities.'

Netanyahu hosts Singapore’s FM Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, highlights strategic ties

Report:

Report: US base to be established in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Washington is preparing to establish a base in southern Syria, in an area that will become a demilitarized zone as part of the emerging agreement with Israel.

Report: US base to be established in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

IDF strikes terrorists operating at Hezbollah terror infrastructure site in Tyre, Lebanon.

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi grants green light to advance Draft Law

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch grants approval in principle to advance legislation on Draft Law proposed by MK Boaz Bismuth.

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi grants green light to advance Draft Law

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares area near Egypt-Israel border to be closed military zone, changes open-fire protocols and classification of drone smuggling threat.

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Poll:

Poll: Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

According to the poll's findings, an overwhelming majority of the population opposes Tehran's aggressive stance toward Israel and supports dialogue with the West.

Poll: Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

Body of foreign student Joshua Loitu Mollel returned to Israel

Joshua Loitu Mollel, was an agricultural student from Tanzania who came to Kibbutz Nahal Oz just weeks before the October 7 massacre, when he was killed and his body abducted to Gaza.

Body of foreign student Joshua Loitu Mollel returned to Israel

MK Son Har-Melech reveals:

MK Son Har-Melech reveals: AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Mk Limor Son Har-Melech says Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sat with Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi on Force 100 affair, was aware of fabricated investigations.

MK Son Har-Melech reveals: AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Watch:

Watch: Security forces arrest suspect deep in Ramallah

Israeli forces seized a man suspected of firing at Israeli towns and soldiers in the heart of the wholesale market in Ramallah.

Watch: Security forces arrest suspect deep in Ramallah

Egypt official:

Egypt official: Trump plan calls for disarming Hamas or 'freezing' its weapons

Egypt's public diplomacy chief, Diaa Rashwan, warns international force will face 'big problem' disarming Hamas, says it could lead to clashes and gunfights.

Egypt official: Trump plan calls for disarming Hamas or 'freezing' its weapons

Watch:

Watch: Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters at Seattle book event

Former VP Harris repeatedly interrupted by anti-Israel protesters during her Seattle book event. Demonstrators chant, wave flags, and accuse her of “genocide”.

Watch: Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters at Seattle book event

'No longer fit to serve'

Magnum removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair: No longer fit to serve

Magnum Ice Cream removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair Anuradha Mittal amid a deepening feud with Unilever. The move follows Ben & Jerry’s controversial stance on Israel and Gaza.

Magnum removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair: No longer fit to serve

After Mamdani election

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns after Mamdani elected mayor of NYC

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker resigns one day after Mamdani’s election, citing concerns over the mayor-elect’s anti-Israel stance.

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns after Mamdani elected mayor of NYC

Minister Avi Dichter:

Minister Avi Dichter: Ceasefire is only a pause - Hamas will be dismantled by force

Minister Avi Dichter says the ceasefire is intended solely to prepare for dismantling Hamas - and can be ended at any moment.

Minister Avi Dichter: Ceasefire is only a pause - Hamas will be dismantled by force

NTSB:

NTSB: UPS jet lost engine on takeoff before deadly Louisville crash

National Transportation Safety Board issues update on crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Kentucky. Death toll rises to 12, including all crew.

NTSB: UPS jet lost engine on takeoff before deadly Louisville crash

ISIS-inspired

Two New Jersey men arrested in ISIS-inspired terror plot probe

Two New Jersey men arrested in an ISIS-inspired terror probe, linked to a Michigan cell that was already caught. One suspect was caught at Newark Airport en route to Syria.

Two New Jersey men arrested in ISIS-inspired terror plot probe