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Supreme court president: 'David Zini has no blemishes'
During a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions seeking to cancel David Zini's appointment as head of the Shin Bet, Supreme court president says, 'Zini has no blemishes.'
311 shekels a day
311 shekels a day: State Comptroller says Israel not paying reservists enough
In the State Comptroller's report on the compensation of reserve soldiers, Matanyahu Englman states that the state does not pay sufficient wages to reservists
Israel bids farewell to slain Tanzanian hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel
Tanzanian agricultural student remembered in emotional ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport before his body is returned home after being released from Hamas captivity.
Supreme Court:
Supreme Court: What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?
The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.
'Just Press Clippings':
'Just Press Clippings': Judge Noam Sohlberg criticizes petition against David Zini
Reviewing the petition against David Zini's appointment, Judge Sohlberg criticized reliance on media reports, saying that the petition needed more real evidence.
Herzog:
Herzog: Adoption of US-drafted Security Council resolution is a historic landmark
President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.
Before meeting Trump:
Before meeting Trump: Captivity survivor prays at Western Wall
Former hostage Segev Kalfon visits the Western Wall after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and is gifted an ancient artifact of faith and resilience.
No findings reported on DNA sample transfered from Gaza
A blood sample transferred by Hamas was reported on Tuesday to be unconnected with any of the hostages still in Gaza.
Extortion, bribery, power games:
Extortion, bribery, power games: Rabbinical court rocked by fraud allegations
Lahav 433 concluded a criminal probe into senior rabbinical officials, including a former Chief Rabbi, over alleged extortion, bribery, and judicial manipulation.
The investigation not shown to the Chief of Staff
An unpublished IDF investigation revealed that the IDF was caught wholly unprepared for a prolonged war, with many ammunition depots even emptied below critical levels.
Watch:
Watch: War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was severely wounded in Syria and lost both his legs, used to attend the annual Chabad emissary gathering in the United States every year. This year, he joined the event remotely from his hospital bed.
Georgia’s Foreign Minister visits Western Wall
Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, visited the Western Wall, where she prayed and placed a note between the stones.
Despite Palestinian state concerns
Netanyahu hails UN vote on Trump’s 20-point Gaza resolution
Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the UN Security Council’s approval of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to stability, normalization, and prosperity.
'Disenfranchising Arab heritage'
UK’s PEF to boycott Israeli archaeologists over Judea & Samaria excavations
The Palestine Exploration Fund announced it will boycott Israeli archaeologists working in Judea and Samaria, citing opposition to excavations it deems 'unauthorized.'
Following anti-Israel statement:
US cancels meetings with Lebanese Military chief over anti-Israel statement
Washington calls off all engagements with General Rodolphe Haykal after LAF refers to Israel as an 'enemy', prompting congressional outrage and aid reassessment.
Police Chase:
Police Chase: Robber dies in vehicle rollover
A stolen vehicle with six suspects fled a police patrol after a series of gas-station robberies, struck an electricity pole and overturned. One suspect was killed and five others were taken to Soroka Hospital.
IDF to political echelon:
IDF to political echelon: F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security
The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.
UK:
Six on trial in UK for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages
Six activists accused of breaking into Elbit’s UK site and causing £1M in damage appear in court. The trial opens amid pro-Palestinian Arab protests outside the court.
Report:
Report: Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince
Elon Musk is expected to attend President Trump’s dinner with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, despite recent clashes between the two.
Lod: Councilwoman interrupts Netanyahu’s speech - here’s how he responded
During a ceremony in Lod, a city councilwoman interrupts the Prime Minister’s speech, demanding investment in the city’s older neighborhoods. How did Netanyahu respond?
Urges implementation
PA welcomes UN Gaza resolution, urges immediate implementation on the ground
Palestinian Authority welcomes UN resolution on Gaza, urging swift implementation and pledging to assume full responsibility in the Strip as part of a “two-state solution”.
Trump hails UN vote:
Trump hails UN vote on Gaza: More exciting announcements ahead
US President welcomes the UN’s approval of his Gaza plan, calling it a “historic” vote: This will lead to further peace all over the world.
Levin to head panel defining mandate for October 7 inquiry committee
Justice Minister Yariv Levin will head the ministerial committee tasked with drafting the mandate for the inquiry into the October 7 failures.
Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel's objections, says that the Saudis "have been a great ally."
Poll:
Poll: 70% of Israelis reject Palestinian state on 1967 lines
New JCFA survey shows Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state at its highest since the war, with strong skepticism toward Saudi normalization and mixed views on post-war security in Gaza.
PM, ministers condemn riot, arson in Judea and Samaria
Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed full support for the Central Command chief and called for strict action against the rioters involved in the arson and vandalism in an Arab village.
Knesset Speaker to Adams:
Knesset Speaker to Mayor Adams: 'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'
Amir Ohana welcomed New York City Mayor Eric Adams to the Knesset and thanked him for his support for Israel and the Jewish people.
Riots in Palestinian village, no casualties reported
Security sources said that dozens of Israelis entered a village in the Gush Etzion area, setting fire to a house and four Palestinian-owned cars. IDF forces are currently on the scene.
Report:
Report: US rethinks disarming Hamas in Gaza
Washington weighs reconstruction before demilitarization, sparking alarm in Jerusalem ahead of UN vote on international Gaza stabilization force.
Chief Rabbis strongly protest against Supreme Court
Israel’s Chief Rabbis issued a strong statement condemning the Supreme Court’s intervention in matters related to rabbinical ordination exams.
Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard
Family members deliver emotional eulogies as the Beeri community lays Meny Godard to rest after 769 days in Gaza, marking a long-awaited moment of farewell.
Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua
Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua: State appeals lenient sentences for terrorists
The State Attorney's Office has appealed the sentence of eight terrorists from Lod and Judea and Samaria who participated in the lynching in which Yigal Yehoshua was murdered, who was beaten to death during the "Guardian of the Walls" riots.
'Hitler language'
Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic social media posts
Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.
IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling
IDF troops and the Air Force thwarted 130 UAV smuggling attempts in one month, seizing 85 weapons as part of a tech-driven crackdown on cross-border crime.
Peace Now praises Trump ahead of UN vote on Gaza plan
Left-wing Israeli org. welcomes reference to 'pathway' toard a Palestinian state in the language of a US resolution which the UN Security Council will vote on.
Support of Gush Etzion eviction:
Local leaders support Gush Etzion eviction: 'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'
Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.
Herzog to Adams:
Herzog to Adams: 'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'
During a visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was praised by President Isaac Herzog for his unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community.
Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas
The Minister of National Security attacked the UN initiative to recognize a Palestinian state and called on the Prime Minister to act against senior Palestinian Authority officials.
Disturbing findings at Haifa Rami Levy
Health Ministry orders closure of Haifa branch of Rami Levy supermarket, following serious sanitation failures.
