Disturbing findings at Haifa Rami Levy
Health Ministry orders closure of Haifa branch of Rami Levy supermarket, following serious sanitation failures.
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Smotrich on demolition:
Smotrich on demolition: 'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'
Smotrich backs the defense establishment and Gush Etzion Council, saying a small group moved in unlawfully and blocked plans for thousands of housing units: 'We don’t need lessons in Zionism or settlement.'
Low-earning IDF reservists to get additional payment
IDF reservists whose civilian income is low to receive additional NIS 3,000 in monthly payments.
Information from MAG's phone recovered
Investigators into Force 100 scandal recover information from former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's phone, which was left in water for five days.
Netanyahu won't testify on Wednesday - due to security matter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests judges cancel testimony scheduled for later this week, says 'unexpected' security matter came up.
Germany cancels arms embargo on Israel
Germany to renew weapons shipments to Israel next week, following embargo in August.
MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events 'On Tour' events
Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.
Rabbi Lando to donors: Woe to us if the yeshivas close
Rabbi Dov Lando thanks US, European donors who gave large sums to yeshivas, but warns it is not enough.
Authorities begin demolition of Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost
Hundreds of police officers with heavy machinery raid Tzur Misgabi outpost, surrounding 25 homes ahead of demolition; residents warn of 'dangerous precedent.'
Haredi MKs to get increased security following Draft Law protests
Police increase security for two Degel Hatorah MKs following increased protests, threats to their safety.
New York:
New York: Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car
A 29-year-old yeshiva student, father of 3, from Boro Park, was killed in a devastating accident in New York, when a tree fell on his car while he was driving.
Shas MK: 'Not certain that Draft Law will pass'
MK Michael Malkieli expresses doubt regarding potential for Draft Law to pass, stresses he will only support it if the Torah sages instruct him to.
Released hostage Avinatan Or discloses shocking details from captivity
Released hostages Avinatan Or, his partner Noa Argamani, Eviatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal attend the Jewish Federations General Assembly.
Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender, Palestinian source says
100 Hamas terrorists entrenched in a Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender and reject any deal that would force them out, emphasizing that they will choose how to leave.
'Rioters':
Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur
'They are rioters cloaking themselves in false zealotry, committee of yeshiva heads appointed by the Council of Torah Sages will rule on Draft Law,' Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes and kills Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Shuweikh, Hezbollah representative handling financial and military coordination, in Mansouri in southern Lebanon.
Syrian officials detained over mass killing of Druze in Sweida
Damascus admits regime forces were detained over July’s Sweida massacre, where hundreds - mostly Druze - were killed.
Jon Voight:
Jon Voight: NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror
Actor Jon Voight warns NYC is in danger under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist fool” and says only President Trump can stop the city’s descent into “socialist horror.”
After global outcry
Germany cancels Holocaust artifact auction after global outcry
Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after fierce backlash. Poland, survivors, and Jewish groups had condemned the sale of items from Auschwitz and Dachau as a “shameless undertaking.”
Watch:
Watch: Captivity survivor Agam Berger plays 'Hatikva' at Berlin Jewish festival
Agam Berger, who was held for 482 days in Gaza, plays “Hatikva” at a Jewish festival in Berlin. Her emotional performance follows earlier tributes at March of the Living in Poland.
Trump signals support for tariffs on Russia-linked imports
President Trump says he backs Senate bill to sanction countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.
'We will fight for governance'
Ben Gvir visits south after gunfire from Bedouin town: We will fight for governance
Residents of Negev communities report heavy gunfire from the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits community of Carmit and vows: “We won’t back down from demolishing illegal structures and will restore security.”
As his term ends:
As his term ends: Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams in emotional visit to Western Wall
New York City Mayor concludes his historic visit to Israel with a powerful statement at the Western Wall, reaffirming his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people: “I am your brother!”
Just before his release
How Hamas tried to break Guy Gilboa-Dalal just before his release
Guy Gilboa-Dalal shares in an interview the psychological pressure he endured, the hope that never faded - and the moment his captors tried to break him, just one day before his return to Israel.
Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure
National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis
Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.
Heartfelt moments at the annual event for children of Bet Sabah Elazraki
The annual event, dedicated to the Home’s graduates, moved everyone deeply and left a strong impression.
Report:
Report: Hamas stockpiling weapons around the world for post-war use
According to a Kan News report, Hamas has begun storing advanced weapons in Africa, Yemen, and other friendly states to smuggle later into strategic locations, undermining disarmament initiatives.
'We won't allow it'
Haredi faction slams Finance Minister's yeshiva budgets: 'We won't allow it'
Degel Hatorah slams Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's budgets for yeshivas, accusing him of funding only Religious Zionist yeshivas. ' All his claims that he supposedly cares about the Torah world are nothing but empty words.'
Deceased hostage's mother shares concerns: 'We don't want him to be the next Hadar Goldin'
Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, whose body is still held by Hamas, says she’s met PM several times and praises public support: 'We feel an enormous embrace.'
Rabbi of Ofra condemns rogue hilltop actions, cites threat to national security
Rabbi Ahiya Ben‑Pazi of Ofra sharply criticized independent Hilltop Youth actions, reckless driving, Sabbath desecration, theft, and violence, warning they undermine the settlement movement and national security.
Tehran claims uranium enrichment has stopped
Tehran says its enrichment facilities remain inactive after recent strikes, as officials signal conditional openness to renewed nuclear talks.
Measles patient exposes masses at Bnei Brak event hall
Health Ministry calls on anyone who attended an event at Keter Harimon in Bnei Brak to check vaccination status, call Ministry hotline.
Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state
Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'
'Distorted'
'Distorted': Oxford Union adopts motion saying Israel tops Iran as threat
Widely condemned decision sees Oxford Union back a motion portraying Israel as destabilizing the region, despite Iran’s record of proxy warfare and regional aggression.
Chief of Staff in Rafah:
Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'If needed, we will take control of more territory in Gaza'
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment in the Gaza Division, toured Rafah, and reviewed the operational picture and developments in all arenas.
Strock:
Strock: 'We did not go to war just to bring back the hostages'
Clash erupts in government meeting as Minister Orit Strock questioned PM Netanyahu over the Gaza ceasefire’s duration, with Netanyahu stressing hostage returns and the need to advance demilitarization.
Southern Lebanon:
IDF troops fire warning shots after misidentifying UN soldiers in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL said IDF tank fire landed near its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, while the IDF clarified they were misidentified as suspects due to poor weather and the incident is under review.
Rabbi Cherlow
Rabbi Cherlow: Death penalty for Nukhba terrorists - But not for all terrorists
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow stated that the death penalty for Hamas’s Nukhba terrorists is justified, but warned that sweeping legislation imposing it on all terrorists could endanger Israel.
Director-General of Laniado and Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Centers passed away
Rabbi Gershon Lieder, a prominent leader of the Sanz Hasidim, Director-General of the Sanz-Laniado Medical Center in Netanya and Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, passed away at age 80.
