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“Provocation"

“Provocation": Women of the Wall sparked unrest at the Western Wall plaza

A group of about 20 women from the "Women of the Wall" movement arrived at the Western Wall square this morning with a Torah scroll, which led to a heated confrontation with worshippers there.

“Provocation": Women of the Wall sparked unrest at the Western Wall plaza

National assessment data revealed

Only 3% of students meet standards in science: National assessment data revealed

Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.

Only 3% of students meet standards in science: National assessment data revealed

The tweet that sparked outrage

The tweet that sparked outrage online: “Tel Aviv is being conquered by religious people"

Independent journalist Hila Tov sparked controversy after claiming that Tel Aviv is being “conquered" by religious Jews, and questioning why they choose to live “in the heart of secularism."

The tweet that sparked outrage online: “Tel Aviv is being conquered by religious people"

'Great loss for the Jewish People:'

Yeshiva head praises fallen soldier Maoz Recanati: A great loss for the Jewish People

Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.

Yeshiva head praises fallen soldier Maoz Recanati: A great loss for the Jewish People

Proud moment:

Arsenal names Israeli-founded Deel as new shirt sleeve sponsor

HR giant Deel co-founder Alex Bouaziz calls the company's deal to become Arsenal’s new shirt sleeve sponsor from the 2026/27 season, a 'proud moment.'

Arsenal names Israeli-founded Deel as new shirt sleeve sponsor

Residents claim: Police set fire to outpost on Shabbat

Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.

Residents claim: Police set fire to outpost on Shabbat

Early this morning:

Early this morning right-wing activists chained themselves to the Syrian border

Dozens of right-wing activists chained themselves to the fence, on the old border line with Syria, between Majdal Shams and the village of Khadr, demanding that they be permitted to set up a community on the site.

Early this morning right-wing activists chained themselves to the Syrian border

UK antisemitism wave

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

Over the weekend, a video was published showing a young man threatening to harm Jews by beheading them.

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

UK leadership crisis:

UK leadership crisis: Former Minister Wes Streeting launches campaign to unseat Starmer

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a bid to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister after local election losses.

UK leadership crisis: Former Minister Wes Streeting launches campaign to unseat Starmer

Mamdani sparks outrage with anti-Israel 'Nakba Day' video

Jewish groups slam NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for “Nakba" Day" video and claim that “the Nakba continues to this day".

Mamdani sparks outrage with anti-Israel 'Nakba Day' video

'Calm before the storm'

'Calm before the storm': Trump shares cryptic post on Iran

Trump posts a cryptic warning as the US and Israel reportedly prepare for renewed strikes on Iran.

'Calm before the storm': Trump shares cryptic post on Iran

Mysterious explosion near Beit Shemesh

Company claims explosion caused by preplanned test, went according to plan.

Mysterious explosion near Beit Shemesh

Boos heard during Noam Bettan's performance

Israel's Eurovision representative addressed the boos heard during his semi-final performance in an interview with the BBC, saying he felt shocked.

Boos heard during Noam Bettan's performance

Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, fell in southern Lebanon

Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, aged 24, from Itamar, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, fell in southern Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: Undercover soldiers arrest Arab who fled fatal crash scene

Israeli forces arrested the hit-and-run driver in the fatal crash near the village of Luban al-Sharqiyya that killed the late IDF soldier Netanel Ayala.

Watch: Undercover soldiers arrest Arab who fled fatal crash scene

IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops

IDF retaliates following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanon, striking the terror group's military and terror infrastructure.

IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops

Watch: IDF takes out terrorists in aftermath of rocket fire

IDF soldiers from Division 91 eliminate terrorists operating in area from which Hezbollah launched missiles towards Israeli forces.

Watch: IDF takes out terrorists in aftermath of rocket fire

Next week?

Report: US and Israel preparing to renew strikes on Iran

US and Israel conducting intense preparations ahead of possible renewal of Iran war next week.

Report: US and Israel preparing to renew strikes on Iran

Confirmed:

Confirmed: Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated

IDF, ISA, confirm elimination of Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, one of the last senior architects of the October 7 massacre and a key figure in the captivity of Israeli hostages.

Confirmed: Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory during the brutal October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7

US explores redirecting frozen PA terror funds to Board of Peace

Report: The US may ask Israel to transfer withheld PA tax funds to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza.

US explores redirecting frozen PA terror funds to Board of Peace

Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil demands US drop deportation order

Attorneys for Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil are fighting a final US deportation order.

Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil demands US drop deportation order

Iraqi terror mastermind charged in US with 18 plots against Jews

Leader of Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah arrested for plotting 18 terror attacks targeting Jews and Americans, including targeting a NY synagogue.

Iraqi terror mastermind charged in US with 18 plots against Jews

'Blood libel'

'Blood libel': Jewish leaders blast NYT column on Israeli prison abuse claims

Conference of Presidents condemns NYT column accusing Israel of the mass rape of Arab prisoners.

'Blood libel': Jewish leaders blast NYT column on Israeli prison abuse claims

IDF targets top Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike

IDF conducts airstrike in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza. Netanyahu and Katz confirm the target was Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas’s military wing.

IDF targets top Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike

Washington DC terror attack

US to seek death penalty for murderer of Israeli Embassy staffers in DC

The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez for the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff.

US to seek death penalty for murderer of Israeli Embassy staffers in DC

In wake of 'Messiah' patch

In wake of 'Messiah' patch controversy: COS says victory is achieved by discipline

The IDF Chief of Staff says to commanders during the surprise General Staff exercise: “The path to victory goes through a disciplined, competent, and well-trained military, with fighting spirit and a strong sense of mission"

In wake of 'Messiah' patch controversy: COS says victory is achieved by discipline

Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'

Commemorative rallies marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the rescue of Holocaust survivors were held this week in cities around the world as part of the annual Day of Liberation and Rescue, observed on the 26th of Iyar.

Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'

FBI offers $200,000 for Iranian spy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of former U.S. counterintelligence specialist Monica Witt.

FBI offers $200,000 for Iranian spy

Analyst warns: Deputy AG endangering democracy

Analyst Amit Segal publishes harsh column criticizing Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, for lacking respect for democracy,

Analyst warns: Deputy AG endangering democracy

IDF destroys Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Troops operating under the 146th Division struck over 100 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminate 60 terrorists, in southern Lebanon.

IDF destroys Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

IDF striking near Tyre after repeated launches towards Israel

Hezbollah explosive drones fall near the Israel-Lebanon border, forcing students in northern Israel to remain in school after final bell rings.

IDF striking near Tyre after repeated launches towards Israel

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Time for a synagogue on the Temple Mount

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Time for a synagogue on the Temple Mount

Incoming Mossad chief accuses Attorney General of acting in bad faith

Incoming Mossad chief Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman rejects claims raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of omitting key facts in petitions against his appointment.

Incoming Mossad chief accuses Attorney General of acting in bad faith

Chief of Staff visited UAE during Iran war

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited United Arab Emirates during Iran war, meeting president and local security leaders.

Chief of Staff visited UAE during Iran war

Shurat HaDin demands Canadian museum pause ‘Nakba’ exhibit

Israeli NGO alleges Canadian museum exhibit discriminates, falsifies history, and presents fake Palestinian narrative.

Shurat HaDin demands Canadian museum pause ‘Nakba’ exhibit

Following Shabbat declaration:

Following Shabbat declaration: Lipa Schmeltzer sings moving tribute to Trump

Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer releases musical tribute thanking US President Donald Trump for his support of Shabbat observance and his friendship toward the Jewish people.

Following Shabbat declaration: Lipa Schmeltzer sings moving tribute to Trump

Jerusalem tower plans have population divided

Jerusalem Day stats reveal massive push for urban renewal, with construction in some areas reaching 40 stories, and in other areas reaching a limit of 10 stories.

Jerusalem tower plans have population divided

IDF destroys Hezbollah launcher used to fire at Kiryat Shmona

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon following rocket fire towards Kiryat Shmona.

IDF destroys Hezbollah launcher used to fire at Kiryat Shmona

Poll: Center-left bloc can form coalition without Arab parties

New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.

Poll: Center-left bloc can form coalition without Arab parties