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In Jericho operation

In Jericho operation: ISIS cell planning attack arrested

Jerusalem Border Police and IDF forces arrested four terrorists belonging to ISIS in Jericho, on suspicion that they planned to promote terrorist activity and carry out an attack.

In Jericho operation: ISIS cell planning attack arrested

Gaza smuggling case

Gaza smuggling case: Transcripts of Bezalel Zini's interrogation revealed

Bezalel Zini admitted during his interrogation that his subordinate, Aviel Ben David, suggested that he participate in smuggling goods into Gaza and even reported to him about carrying out such operations.

Gaza smuggling case: Transcripts of Bezalel Zini's interrogation revealed

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Drama in Snir River ends well

Rescue teams from the Galil-Golan station rescued a man and his dog who were stranded on the banks of the Snir River.

Drama in Snir River ends well

US Amb. condemns prosecution of 3 mohels in Belgium

US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White calls on Antwerp to 'drop the ridiculous and antisemitic prosecution' of religious figures who were arrested for performing circumcisions.

US Amb. condemns prosecution of 3 mohels in Belgium

Ben Gvir: 'Blood of murdered Arabs is on Baharav-Miara's hands'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming that she is preventing the strengthening of the fight against crime in the Arab sector.

Ben Gvir: 'Blood of murdered Arabs is on Baharav-Miara's hands'

Naftali Bennett:

Bennett warns of ‘new Turkish threat,’ calls for Zionist unity

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'

Bennett warns of ‘new Turkish threat,’ calls for Zionist unity

In the Jordan Valley

In the Jordan Valley: Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Three Palestinian Arab children played with an explosive near an IDF live-fire in the Jordan Valley. One of them was killed and two others were seriously injured

In the Jordan Valley: Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Since October 7

Over 25,000 children recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7

25,274 children have been recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7, the National Insurance Institute of Israel announced today.

Over 25,000 children recognized as victims of acts of terror since October 7

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Watch: Masked Arabs attack a shepherd in Gush Etzion

Arab residents of the village of Rashida today (Tuesday) stoned an Israeli shepherd in Gush Etzion. The shepherd was evacuated to the hospital with a suspected fracture in his hand.

Watch: Masked Arabs attack a shepherd in Gush Etzion

'Kill the Jew'

'Kill the Jew': Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Three Israelis were hospitalized after a violent assault on Ko Samui, with family members saying the attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threats during the attack.

'Kill the Jew': Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Israelis Exonerated:

Israelis Exonerated: Fire at Arab farm was caused by electrical fault

A sheepfold near Hebron caught fire and about 50 animals burned to death. Police said the fire was caused by an electrical fault and there is no suspicion of a nationalist attack.

Israelis Exonerated: Fire at Arab farm was caused by electrical fault

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

Elad Deputy Mayor Yaniv Badlov was refused entry to the Knesset over a noose-shaped pin backing the death penalty for terrorists; the directive is under review.

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

Controversial civil rights activist Jesse Jackson dead at 84

Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate whose career was marred by antisemitic remarks and personal controversies dies at 84.

Controversial civil rights activist Jesse Jackson dead at 84

Smotrich to Arab MK:

Smotrich to Arab MK: 'You're killing each other, are we to blame?'

The finance minister confronted MK Iman Khatib-Yassin regarding the recent uptick in violence among Arab communities.

Smotrich to Arab MK: 'You're killing each other, are we to blame?'

Love wins

Israel's divorce rate plunged by 3.9% in 2025

Rabbinical courts report a 3.9% fall in divorces, tougher sanctions on get refusals, and progress in resolving cases of women unable to remarry.

Israel's divorce rate plunged by 3.9% in 2025

Police Appeal:

Police Appeal: Senior Netanyahu advisor not be allowed to leave the country

The District Court accepted the police appeal and restored the restrictive conditions on the prime minister's chief of staff and ambassador-designate to the United Kingdom, Tzachi Braverman.

Police Appeal: Senior Netanyahu advisor not be allowed to leave the country

Footage from Bnei Brak:

Footage from Bnei Brak: Suspects attack Viznitz hassidim and are arrested

Police arrest five suspects who allegedly threw projectiles at members of the Viznitz Hassidic court.

Footage from Bnei Brak: Suspects attack Viznitz hassidim and are arrested

Agudath Israel 'deeply disappointed' in passage of euthanasia law

New York has become the 13th U.S. state to allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to terminal patients.

Agudath Israel 'deeply disappointed' in passage of euthanasia law

Bnei Brak burning

Bnei Brak burning: Rioters set fire, attack drivers, and clash with police

Dozens of youths set fires, blocked roads, and clashed with police in Bnei Brak, as Mayor Hanoch Zeibert urged parents to keep teens at home.

Bnei Brak burning: Rioters set fire, attack drivers, and clash with police

Daburiyya man charged in brutal debt-linked abduction

Prosecutors say the 25-year-old abducted a debtor from an Afula pizza shop, burned him with a heated iron rod, and threatened him at gunpoint.

Daburiyya man charged in brutal debt-linked abduction

Samaria Rabbis:

Samaria Rabbis: 'Israeli farms are blessed endeavors, but violence is forbidden'

Samaria rabbis published an unusual ruling of support for the farms, alongside clear guidelines and an absolute prohibition on violence.

Samaria Rabbis: 'Israeli farms are blessed endeavors, but violence is forbidden'

Hamas continues staunch refusal to disarm

In interview with Drop Site, senior Hamas official Basem Naim rejects unilateral disarmament and links any weapons talks to ceasefire and statehood.

Hamas continues staunch refusal to disarm

LeBron James criticized after praising Israel

NBA superstar LeBron James faces online backlash after praising Israeli player Deni Avdija and saying he’s heard "great things" about Israel.

LeBron James criticized after praising Israel

Tunisia:

Tunisian courts impose prison sentences for 2023 Djerba synagogue attack

Tunisian courts sentence five individuals to prison for their involvement in the May 2023 attack on the Ghriba synagogue on Djerba Island, which left five dead.

Tunisian courts impose prison sentences for 2023 Djerba synagogue attack

After Cabinet decision

UN chief condemns Israel's move to register land in Judea and Samaria

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel's decision to resume land registration in Judea and Samaria, calling it unlawful and destabilizing and warns it undermines the two-state solution.

UN chief condemns Israel's move to register land in Judea and Samaria

Report:

Report: US uncertainty grows over Iran regime change as Trump discusses military options

CNN report: While Trump said that regime change in Iran might be the best solution, US officials lack clarity on post-regime change plans. Allies push for diplomacy, while Israel supports military action.

Report: US uncertainty grows over Iran regime change as Trump discusses military options

Rhode Island:

Rhode Island: Shooting during hockey game leaves three dead

Shooting during a hockey game in Pawtucket leaves three dead and several injured. Investigators are looking into a possible domestic dispute as the cause.

Rhode Island: Shooting during hockey game leaves three dead

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Watch: Attempt to smuggle tobacco into Gaza inside canned goods foiled

At the Kerem Shalom crossing, an unusual attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as canned grapes was foiled.

Watch: Attempt to smuggle tobacco into Gaza inside canned goods foiled

'Handful of fringe individuals'

Bnei Brak Mayor urges parents to keep children away from protests

Mayor Hanoch Zeibert warns recent violent demonstrations are an 'educational disaster' and calls on families to prevent youth from joining unrest.

Bnei Brak Mayor urges parents to keep children away from protests

Will Qatar "buy" Gaza for Hamas?

Qatar reportedly intends to pay the highest amount for the reconstruction of Gaza in order to increase its influence in the Peace Council on behalf of Hamas.

Will Qatar "buy" Gaza for Hamas?

Huckabee warns: Iran faces ‘second kick of a mule’

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee says US and Israel are aligned on Iran, calls Trump-Netanyahu talks historic, warns threat is global.

Huckabee warns: Iran faces ‘second kick of a mule’

Ohad Tal:

Ohad Tal: Crown Prince Pahlavi signals hope for Iran, and Israel

In wide-ranging Arutz Sheva interview, Religious Zionism MK discusses meeting Reza Pahlavi, US backing, Judea and Samaria policy, haredi draft reform and dairy overhaul.

Ohad Tal: Crown Prince Pahlavi signals hope for Iran, and Israel

Helmet cam footage

Helmet cam footage: Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

Undercover Border Police officers from the Judea and Samaria district and IDF soldiers, under the guidance of the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist suspect involved in terrorist activity during a nighttime operation in the Qalqilya area.

Helmet cam footage: Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'We're on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror'

South Carolina Senator credits Israel's response to October 7 for bringing Iranian regime to its weakest point since 1979, says America's decision on military action is close.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'We're on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror'

Crown Prince Pahlavi:

Crown Prince Pahlavi: The regime is stalling for time

In a Fox News interview, Reza Pahlavi urged President Trump and the international community to increase pressure on Iran’s regime and support anti-government protesters.

Crown Prince Pahlavi: The regime is stalling for time

Chief Rabbis to Supreme Court

Chief Rabbis to Supreme Court: 'The Western Wall is not a venue for protests'

In a statement to the Supreme Court, the Chief Rabbis assert that the Western Wall is a synagogue and is subject to halakhic rules that require separation between men and women.

Chief Rabbis to Supreme Court: 'The Western Wall is not a venue for protests'

After neutralizing terrorist

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police after neutralizing terrorist

IDF reservist Elkana Federman opened up about his feelings after being summoned for interrogation eight months after neutralizing a terrorist.

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police after neutralizing terrorist

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

LTG Eyal Zamir tells reserve commanders 2026 will bring intensified operations, structural reforms, and expanded support for reservists.

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

Diaspora Ministry

Diaspora Ministry: Oxfam to cease operations in Gaza on February 28

Move follows Oxfam CEO's admission she was pressured to accuse Israel of 'genocide' without sufficient evidence and accusation of antisemitism against organization leaders.

Diaspora Ministry: Oxfam to cease operations in Gaza on February 28

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'