US Jews sour on Iran war:
US Jews sour on Iran war: Just one-third now call campaign successful
JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.
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New survey: 54% of US Jews prefer Israeli opposition election victory
JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 54% prefer the current opposition, while 14% prefer the current coalition; 78% follow election news closely.
Ferry carrying 270 people capsizes off of Cyprus
A passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia shortly after departing for Turkey. Rescue forces and the coast guard are working to save approximately 270 people.
Medical graduate accused of wild police chase, ramming patrol car
29-year-old Rahat resident and medical graduate allegedly fled police on Route 77, ramming a patrol car before being stopped. An M16 rifle matching parts found in his vehicle was later recovered.
'What is this?'
NIS 1.4 million in suspected terror money found hidden in vehicle entering Jerusalem
Border Police officers discover NIS 1.4 million concealed inside a double wall of a vehicle entering Jerusalem, suspect the cash due to be used as terror money.
Cameras capture 15-year-old kicking kitten
Police surveillance operators identified an incident of animal abuse near the Lions’ Gate. A 15-year-old minor was arrested.
All's well that ends well:
Midnight drama in Tekoa; two brothers went missing
Police forces, Search and Rescue Unit volunteers, and hundreds of residents searched throughout the night for two brothers, ages 3 and 7, from Tekoa.
Start of school year
Mohammed tops list of most common names among first graders
The Population and Immigration Authority publishes data on the names of first-grade students for the 2026-2027 school year: Mohammed is the most common boys’ name among the overall population.
Indictment
Indictment: 14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent
An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.
Drama in Tel Aviv:
Yehuda Poliker woken in the night to save man threatening to jump
A Tel Aviv man said Yehuda Poliker was the only person who could convince him not to jump. Police woke the singer in the middle of the night and his intervention succeeded.
Boy locked in his room & falls 4 stories
An 8-year-old boy fell from a height and was evacuated in serious condition with a head injury. According to initial suspicions, the boy was locked in his room on the fourth floor and tried to get out through the balcony.
“What chutzpah"
“What chutzpah": Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lashes out at Rabbi Dov Lior
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply attacked Rabbi Dov Lior as part of his remarks opposing visits to the Temple Mount: “He does not come up to the ankles of any of the rabbis I mentioned."
Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City
As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.
Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir
The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions
Courts Jewish Democrats
El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats, apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial remarks as he works to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats ahead of November.
US Embassy:
US Embassy: Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm
US Embassy in Beirut says Hezbollah must disarm, accusing the Iran-backed group of refusing talks because it is taking orders from Tehran.
Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.
Yair Netanyahu launches scathing attack on Ben Gvir
Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, claiming: “The police have definitively become Kaplan’s enforcement arm."
'That crazy woman'
'That crazy woman': Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply criticizes the Attorney General over the controversy surrounding a memorial event for his father: “She is going after Maran, and this will not go unanswered."
Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’
New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.
Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child
Anti-Israel activist targeted one of three children near the Barkai neighborhood; residents detained the suspect until police arrived, Har Hevron Council says.
76-year-old attacked over noise complaint
What started with a polite request to lower the volume allegedly ended with a violent assault, a police investigation, and a shaken guesthouse owner questioning whether he should have called police sooner.
New details emerge:
New details emerge: Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind
More than NIS 200,000 in debt, a surprise 50th birthday party and an apartment left untouched: New details reveal what preceded Mali and Liel Yahalomi’s mysterious departure.
Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu
Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.
Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses
At least 13 buses from northern Israel stopped as protesters block entrance to Jerusalem over public transportation operating on the Sabbath.
Violent clashes in Qusra
Clashes erupt in Qusra, Jalud, after Israelis begin to hit back following rock attack by local Arabs.
IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital
Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.
IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza
Two Hamas terrorists advancing attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire, are eliminated in Gaza.
DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard
The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.
Amid US economic pressure
Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.
Closer to a deal?
Closer to a deal? Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting
Gilad Erdan and Benny Gantz meet at Gantz’s home and agree to continue talks. Erdan stresses the need to first establish common principles, while Gantz presents his conditions for the alliance.
US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions
The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.
Likud blasts Ben Gvir:
Likud launches sharp attack on Ben Gvir: Paving the way for a left-wing government
Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.
Haredi soldiers to be integrated into intelligence roles in Brigade 146
As part of the "Headstart Intelligence" project, members of the haredi sector were recruited for intelligence research roles in Brigade 146.
Hamas October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza
IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.
Border Police officer: Kestelman only showed ID after shooting stopped
Border Police officer Adiv Mansour testified that Kestelman only pulled out his wallet after the shooting had ended: 'While his wallet was being checked, there was no gunfire from any party.'
Smotrich and Feiglin in talks for joint run, Feiglin could take no. 2 spot
Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin are negotiating a joint election run that could give Feiglin the No. 2 spot as Religious Zionism battles the threshold.
Chaos in Jerusalem:
Chaos in Jerusalem: Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers
Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.
‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple in France
Irish man who allegedly told Jewish tourists Hitler should have 'finished the job' admits to his actions and will stand trial in October.
From Hamas captivity to new life:
From Hamas captivity to new life: Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl
Less than a year after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rivka celebrate the birth of their daughter.
