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Republicans Overseas Israel

Republicans Overseas Israel: Canadian probe 'unprecedented antisemitic smear campaign'

Republicans Overseas Israel chair Marc Zell condemns the Canadian government's investigation of its citizens who served in the IDF during the war in Gaza.

Republicans Overseas Israel: Canadian probe 'unprecedented antisemitic smear campaign'

Anat Angrest

Anat Angrest: 'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Mother of hostage Matan Angrest announces that the family will release another segment of the video tonight (Monday) showing the near-lynching of her son on October 7th.

Anat Angrest: 'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Netanyahu’s trial paused early for 'important diplomatic call'

As his cross-examination in Case 1000 resumed in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal team requests early adjournment, citing pressing diplomatic matters.

Netanyahu’s trial paused early for 'important diplomatic call'

Attorney General Baharav-Miara summoned for pre-dismissal hearing

השר שיקלי המוביל את ועדת השרים להחלפת היועמ"שית כתב לבהרב-מיארה: "תינתן לך האפשרות לפרוש את טענותייך".

Attorney General Baharav-Miara summoned for pre-dismissal hearing

Preventing further disasters

Preventing further disasters: IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.

Preventing further disasters: IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets

According to local reports, Chicken breasts are going for approximately $32 per pound, a significant increase compared to their pre-war price.

Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets

Tragedy in Tiberias:

Tragedy in Tiberias: 22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing

Daniel Asulin, 22, was fatally shot in Tiberias in an apparent case of mistaken identity after leaving a family birthday celebration.

Tragedy in Tiberias: 22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing

Watch:

Watch: Israeli ministers perform duet

Ministers Amichai Chikli and Yitzhak Wasserlauf took the stage and performed a duet at the wedding of political beat reporter Yossele Bregman.

Watch: Israeli ministers perform duet

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

National Guard confronts violent protests as Mexican flags waved, police vehicle torched.

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

Bnai Brith Portugal warns:

Bnai Brith Portugal warns: Jewish human rights are being denied globally

Former Israeli Ambassador Colette Avital honored in Portugal amid rising global antisemitism and violence against Jews.

Bnai Brith Portugal warns: Jewish human rights are being denied globally

Yesh Atid, right-wing MKs push bill shielding injured reservists

Bipartisan bill aims to bar employers from firing or cutting the salary or hours of reservists injured during service — including 90 days post-hospitalization.

Yesh Atid, right-wing MKs push bill shielding injured reservists

Spectacular, rare Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Caesarea

Newly-uncovered 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus bears mythological scene of Dionysus and Heracles in a drinking contest.

Spectacular, rare Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Caesarea

One week later:

Boulder returns to attack site one week later to stand for hostages

Thousands gather at Boulder Jewish Festival and Run for Their Lives to honor the hostages, a week after a terror attack targeted the same location.

Boulder returns to attack site one week later to stand for hostages

12 countries targeted

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, targeting 12 countries

Order includes African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Asian nations; new visa applications blocked starting Monday

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, targeting 12 countries

Judea and Samaria:

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across Judea and Samaria

In series of counterterror operations, IDF forces dismantle bomb-making lab in Tulkarm, arrest 35 wanted individuals across Judea and Samaria.

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across Judea and Samaria

Drama at sea:

Drama at sea: IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

Drama at sea: IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Boost in relations

Ecuador forms Israel Allies Caucus, bolstering bilateral bonds

Ecuador announces it is launching an Israel Allies Caucus in August, comprising 10 lawmakers, to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in security cooperation.

Ecuador forms Israel Allies Caucus, bolstering bilateral bonds

In landmark order:

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in 'landmark' executive order

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism and urges the City Council to codify the definition into law.

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in 'landmark' executive order

Following Eisenkot's demand

Following Eisenkot's demand: Primaries in National Unity to open its ranks

National Unity party announces that it will take a series of steps in the coming months, including elections for the party leadership. This follows a demand raised by MK Eisenkot.

Following Eisenkot's demand: Primaries in National Unity to open its ranks

Tennessee:

Tennessee: Skydiving plane crashes, all 20 aboard survive

A skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers and crew crashes in Coffee County, Tennessee, near Tullahoma Regional Airport. Despite significant damage to the aircraft, all aboard survive.

Tennessee: Skydiving plane crashes, all 20 aboard survive

Smotrich against Barkat:

Smotrich against Barkat: Name one achievement of yours since the government took office

Finance Minister Smotrich responds to Economy Minister Barkat's criticism of the Finance Ministry's conduct. Government Secretary forced to intervene in the confrontation between the two.

Smotrich against Barkat: Name one achievement of yours since the government took office

Shas chairman:

Shas chairman at torched synagogue: There is no greater hate crime than this

MK Aryeh Deri arrives with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef at the Or Haviv synagogue that was set on fire. "To come and burn a synagogue - this is an unforgivable act."

Shas chairman at torched synagogue: There is no greater hate crime than this

How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla

Naval commandos are training for several different scenarios as the ship of

How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla

European airline to become Israeli

Israeli licensing clears path for Tus Airways to boost competition and expand international travel options.

European airline to become Israeli

A journey of strength and sorrow

Noa Argamani marks one year since rescue: A journey of strength amidst sorrow

In a moving message, the rescued hostage reflects on a year of pain, unity, and the continued fight to bring loved ones home.

Noa Argamani marks one year since rescue: A journey of strength amidst sorrow

Interior Committee chair urges action against mortgage collapse

MK Yaakov Asher has issued an urgent call to develop an immediate solution to the growing mortgage crisis, following alarming reports of a sharp increase in mortgage payment delinquencies.

Interior Committee chair urges action against mortgage collapse

1 week after Boulder attack

One week after Boulder attack: Thousands gather in NYC to call for hostages' release

Days after a terror attack on US soil, thousands rally in Central Park demanding the return of all hostages and justice for October 7 victims—'We will not back down.'

One week after Boulder attack: Thousands gather in NYC to call for hostages' release

Cruel deception:

Cruel deception: Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.

Cruel deception: Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

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IDF confirms Sinwar’s death with video of body extraction from tunnel

New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.

IDF confirms Sinwar’s death with video of body extraction from tunnel

French-Jewish WWII spy Marthe Cohn dies at 105

Heroic nurse-turned-spy who infiltrated Nazi Germany kept her wartime role secret for decades.

French-Jewish WWII spy Marthe Cohn dies at 105

Watch:

Watch: IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Watch: IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Rebbe of Gur departs on fundraising tour in USA

The Rebbe of Gur flew to the United States as part of an emergency fundraising campaign to counter the growing financial strain on haredi institutions.

Rebbe of Gur departs on fundraising tour in USA

IDF investigating:

IDF investigating: Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate

Security forces surprised to find Channel 12’s Yigal Mosko driving through locked gate near Deir Dibwan; IDF investigating how he obtained the key.

IDF investigating: Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate

Ukraine War:

Ukraine War: Jewish chef in elite unit killed in action

Tzvi-Hirsh Zurgazda, 32, married and a father of two, was killed in action on the front in Kherson. He is the third Jewish soldier to be killed in the Ukrainian army within about two weeks.

Ukraine War: Jewish chef in elite unit killed in action

Gaza flotilla member claims:

Gaza flotilla member claims: Israel has begun jamming our communications

An activist on the Madleen, which is sailing to the Gaza Strip, says the tracking system shows the ship in Jordan and alleges that Israel is preparing to intercept it.

Gaza flotilla member claims: Israel has begun jamming our communications

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

IDF confirms: Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Australia bans pro-Israel, bereaved brother from entry

Hillel Fuld, a bereaved brother and pro-Israel advocate, was set to speak in Australia before his visa was revoked over social media posts.

Australia bans pro-Israel, bereaved brother from entry

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to act to prevent the arrival of the 'Madleen' flotilla to Gaza, led by extreme left-wing activists including Greta Thunberg.

Defense Minister: 'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Mother of fallen soldier:

Mother of fallen soldier Sgt. Tom Rothstein: “His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished”

Sigal, mother of Sgt. Tom Rotstein z”l, who was killed in a building collapse near Khan Yunis, recounts her son's dedication to the mission and his dreams for the future.

Mother of fallen soldier Sgt. Tom Rothstein: “His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished”