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Iran’s President:

Iran’s President: We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe

Iranian President Pezeshkian accuses the US, Israel, and Europe of waging “total war” on Tehran, claiming their goal is to “bring the country to its knees” amid renewed strikes and sanctions.

Iran’s President: We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it endangers peace in the Horn of Africa and violates Somalia’s sovereignty.

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Netanyahu to show Trump:

Netanyahu to show Trump: This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask US President Donald Trump for green light to attack Iran, stress Gaza plan won't advance until Hamas disarms and last hostage's body is returned to Israel.

Netanyahu to show Trump: This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Following terror attack:

Following terror attack: Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following double terror attack, orders series of steps to improve security.

Following terror attack: Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

Avigdor Kahalani:

Avigdor Kahalani: 'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Former National Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani responds to double terror attack in northern Israel, urges dismantling of 'refugee' camps in Judea and Samaria.

Avigdor Kahalani: 'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Dozens of suspects from the terrorist's city were arrested for questioning, and his house was sealed as a prelude to demolition.

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Simcha Goldin, father of killed and kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, says Israel's governments were uninterested in bringing his body home until the war began on October 7, 2023.

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Millions of euro bound for Hamas seized in Italy

Italian police arrested nine suspects, including the president of the Palestinians' association in the country, on suspicion that they raised millions of euros for Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Millions of euro bound for Hamas seized in Italy

EU slams Israel:

EU slams Israel: Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

European Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, urges 'meaningful dialogue' between Somalia and Somaliland to 'resolve long standing differences.'

EU slams Israel: Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

New record in executions in Iran

A report by rights group HRANA reveals that at least 1,922 people were executed in Iran in 2025, a sharp rise from the previous year.

New record in executions in Iran

Grandfather recounts:

Grandfather recounts: We were miraculously saved from the terror attack

Gilo Obnish, resident of northern Israel, recounts how he and his grandson were miraculously saved from the deadly double terror attack - by a matter of mere seconds.

Grandfather recounts: We were miraculously saved from the terror attack

Revealed:

Revealed: The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

The Samaria Regional Council unveiled the story of the first Israeli identity card issued to a Jewish resident of Samaria, Baruch Ben Yosef of Elon Moreh.

Revealed: The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Watch:

Watch: Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Detectives from the Rahat station arrested several suspects in the arson of vehicles in Givat Bar overnight. It is believed to have been in retaliation for a nearby police operation.

Watch: Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Somalia requests urgent UN session following Somaliland recognition

UN Security Council to convene for urgent session on Monday following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Somalia requests urgent UN session following Somaliland recognition

Weapon stolen from soldier who fell asleep on a bus

Police arrest suspect in his 40s, recover weapon stolen from IDF soldier.

Weapon stolen from soldier who fell asleep on a bus

Shots fired near checkpoint, suspect arrested

Shots fired near the security fence by Hasmonean checkpoint, suspect arrested. 'Shooting was carried out for hunting purposes.'

Shots fired near checkpoint, suspect arrested

'No phase two without Ran':

'No phase two without Ran': Families demand return of last hostage before next step

Hundreds join a moving Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, urging unity and demanding Hamas return Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza.

'No phase two without Ran': Families demand return of last hostage before next step

France:

France: Three women stabbed in Paris metro, suspect arrested

Police arrest a man accused of stabbing three women at Paris metro stations; prosecutors say no terror link.

France: Three women stabbed in Paris metro, suspect arrested

Netanyahu declares:

Netanyahu declares: Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.

Netanyahu declares: Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

After deadly terror attack

IDF, Shin Bet launch operation in Qabatiya after deadly northern Israel attack

Israeli forces launch a major raid in Qabatiya after two people were murdered in a deadly terror attack in northern Israel. The IDF and Shin Bet are mapping the attacker’s home and detaining suspects.

IDF, Shin Bet launch operation in Qabatiya after deadly northern Israel attack

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Aviv Maor and Mordechai Shimshon killed in terror attack

Aviv Maor (19) was stabbed to death near Tel Yosef; Mordechai Shimshon (68) was rammed in hit-and-run attack.

Aviv Maor and Mordechai Shimshon killed in terror attack

Following terrorist attack:

President Isaac Herzog Speaks to Beit She’an Mayor Noam Jumaa

Following the murderous terrorist attack in northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog expresses profound shock at the killing spree in the combined terror attack carried out by a despicable terrorist.

President Isaac Herzog Speaks to Beit She’an Mayor Noam Jumaa

Following double terror attack: IDF prepares to enter Qabatiya

Beit She'an terrorist identified as 37-year-old Ahmad al-Roub, a 37-year-old Qabatiya resident, Defense Minister orders Qabatiya terror infrastructure decimated.

Following double terror attack: IDF prepares to enter Qabatiya

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

New poll gives Likud party 25 Knesset seats, with Naftali Bennett's party in second place.

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

Following intelligence:

Following intelligence: Prison Service moves terrorist to solitary confinement

Israel Prison Service moves high-profile terrorist Mahmiud Atallah to solitary confinement following intelligence reports.

Following intelligence: Prison Service moves terrorist to solitary confinement

IDF: Radwan Force training terrorists in Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force training ground and weapon storage facilities in Lebanon.

IDF: Radwan Force training terrorists in Lebanon

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor: Rabbi Druckman’s teachings gave me strength during captivity

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger describes how she miraculously received a prayer book and summary of Rabbi Haim Druckman's book during her time in captivity. 'It came at the moment when I did not expect it, and gave us strength.'

Captivity survivor: Rabbi Druckman’s teachings gave me strength during captivity

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Since the Disengagement:

Israel's 20-year massive intelligence failure in Gaza

Since the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza, the ISA and Israeli intelligence have not had any significant informers in Hamas leadership, and thwarted other Israeli intelligence agencies' efforts in Gaza.

Israel's 20-year massive intelligence failure in Gaza

While recovering from surgery

Jair Bolsonaro endorses son’s presidential bid while recovering from surgery

From a hospital bed, Jair Bolsonaro endorses his son Flavio’s 2026 presidential run as he recovers from surgery.

Jair Bolsonaro endorses son’s presidential bid while recovering from surgery

Lebanese President:

Lebanese President: Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says the threat of renewed war with Israel has eased thanks to diplomatic efforts and a de-escalation mechanism, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Lebanese President: Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel

Gallant responds:

Gallant responds: Let them release the footage, I have no problem

Former Defense Minister Gallant responds to Eli Feldstein’s claim that the Prime Minister’s Office holds footage against him: “Let them release the video - I have no problem with it.”

Gallant responds: Let them release the footage, I have no problem

Romi Gonen reveals:

Romi Gonen reveals: The terrorist put a gun to my head and threatened me

Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks publicly for the first time about the assaults she endured in captivity. President Herzog: “This is sexual violence and a systematic attempt to crush the soul.”

Romi Gonen reveals: The terrorist put a gun to my head and threatened me

Drama near Hebron:

Drama near Hebron: Border Police soldier enters PA territory, triggering security alert

A civilian reports seeing a woman in uniform entering an Arab vehicle near the Elias Junction, prompting an intensive search operation by Border Police and IDF forces.

Drama near Hebron: Border Police soldier enters PA territory, triggering security alert

Due to attacks on Christians

Trump orders US strikes on ISIS in Nigeria, citing attacks on Christians

US forces strike ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria after Trump’s order, responding to terrorist attacks on Christians. Trump calls the strikes “powerful and deadly” in a Truth Social post.

Trump orders US strikes on ISIS in Nigeria, citing attacks on Christians