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50,000-shekel Lawsuit:

50,000-shekel Lawsuit: Arab bus driver sprayed haredi youth with pepper spray

A haredi youth from Modi'in Illit filed a NIS 50,000 lawsuit against an Arab bus driver, alleging the driver sprayed his face with pepper spray for racist motives.

50,000-shekel Lawsuit: Arab bus driver sprayed haredi youth with pepper spray

Israeli, US Air forces deepen strategic cooperation

Israeli Air Force hosts American counterparts, discussing operational cooperation, training, and regional challenges, formulating joint work plan for 2026.

Israeli, US Air forces deepen strategic cooperation

Family suing OpenAI for encouraging teen's suicide

Adam Raine allegedly shared details of his plans to take his own life with ChatGPT - which offered to 'validate and improve' his thoughts..

Family suing OpenAI for encouraging teen's suicide

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

Netanyahu: 'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Elderly Kabbalist passes away at 93

Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi Alter David Chaim Stern passes away at 93.

Elderly Kabbalist passes away at 93

IDF shortens tank training to keep up with troop shortage

Due to a shortage of personnel, Armored Corps reservists will man a frontline sector using older Merkava tanks. The conversion course has been cut to just five days despite officer complaints.

IDF shortens tank training to keep up with troop shortage

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

Hostage's brother:

Hostage's brother: Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Hostage's brother: Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

Netanyahu at Binyamin event: 'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

Netanyahu at Binyamin event: 'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

Sirens in Jerusalem

Sirens in Jerusalem, missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea areas after the IDF identifies a missile that was launched from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.

Sirens in Jerusalem, missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

Clock ticking:

Clock ticking: Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

As Iran and E3 representatives meet ahead of deadline for reinstating sanctions, a source tells Axios the Iranians "haven't put tangible detailed deliverables on the table."

Clock ticking: Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

‘Nation trembles and aches’

‘The nation trembles and aches’: President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

President Isaac Herzog and captivity survivor Eliya Cohen urge all efforts to secure the hostages' release: "Take all possible steps to bring them home."

‘The nation trembles and aches’: President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Report:

Report: Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus

Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers near Damascus, according to Syrian state media. The alleged attack comes amid reports of a potential security agreement between Israel and Syria. Israel has not commented.

Report: Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Witkoff: Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

For the first time:

For the first time: Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Speaking on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, Netanyahu asked why he hasn't recognized the Armenian Genocide during World War I and replies: "I just did."

For the first time: Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Goldknopf discloses:

Goldknopf discloses: 'The Gerrer Rebbi said - I don't believe the government'

MK Goldknopf revealed that the Gerrer Rebbe demanded to resign from the government despite the warning of the Iranian attack, saying 'they are crying wolf; I don't believe them anymore.'

Goldknopf discloses: 'The Gerrer Rebbi said - I don't believe the government'

Ex Mossad Chief:

Ex Mossad Chief: 'If you want real change, I need to be Prime Minister'

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen announced his intentions to run as Prime Minister. 'They used to tell me to stay away from politics... Today, to a large extent, there's no choice.'

Ex Mossad Chief: 'If you want real change, I need to be Prime Minister'

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for deal with Hamas

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

Netanyahu to the cabinet: 'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

Netanyahu to the cabinet: 'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

Shocking:

Shocking: Book authored by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Book published by Rodina Publishing, which has previously published antisemitic books, calls former Hamas leader the 'Palestinian Che Guevara.'

Shocking: Book authored by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants

Amid rising threats from Iran and its proxies, UAE authorities ordered security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants, raising supervision costs and heightening Jewish security.

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants

Belgian PM De Wever pledges sympathy and respect for the Jewish community

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA), welcomes Belgian PM Bart De Wever's support and moving message to the European Jewish community

Belgian PM De Wever pledges sympathy and respect for the Jewish community

6 terrorists eliminated

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

An initial IDF inquiry found Hamas used a camera at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to track soldiers. The strike dismantled the threat, killing six terrorists, as the probe continues.

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe passes away

Rabbi Zeida Eliezer Zev Rosenbaum, the Kretchnif Siget Rebbe, passed away at 75 in Jerusalem’s Sha’are Zedek Medical Center after suffering a stroke during Shabbat prayers.

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe passes away

IDF Arabic spokesman:

IDF Arabic spokesman: Hamas hides like rats among civilians

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said Israel rescued 200 Palestinian families from Gaza, lamenting poor media coverage and accusing Hamas of hiding behind civilians.

IDF Arabic spokesman: Hamas hides like rats among civilians

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

Palestinian Authority employees allegedly cut a pipe supplying water to Shepherds’ Spring pool, built in memory of two Jewish shepherds murdered in a 2023 Eli terror attack.

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

IDF raids currency exchange that transfers funds to Hamas in central Ramallah

IDF and Border Police forces raided a Ramallah currency exchange tied to Hamas funding, arresting five suspects and seizing hundreds of thousands of shekels in terror funds.

IDF raids currency exchange that transfers funds to Hamas in central Ramallah

What embargo?

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 pods for Eurofighter upgrade

Germany approves 358M Euro purchase of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods, enhancing Germany’s defense cooperation with Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 pods for Eurofighter upgrade

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Police arrested five suspects from eastern Jerusalem, including two hospital employees, accused of preparing Molotov cocktails and setting fires near a Jerusalem hospital with a nationalist motive.

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Flights to Uman:

Flights to Uman: Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Breslov activists reveal behind-the-scenes struggle with Moldova over Uman pilgrimage flights, after officials demand security reimbursements and temporary terminal.

Flights to Uman: Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Military police raid in Petach Tikva sparks clashes with haredi residents

Attempted arrest of yeshiva student thwarted after local haredi residents surround police officers.

Military police raid in Petach Tikva sparks clashes with haredi residents

Watch:

Watch: Troops seal Hamas tunnel with concrete in Gaza counter-terror op

IDF troops uncovered and dismantled two Hamas tunnels in central Gaza, sealing one with concrete, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and expanding the security zone along the border.

Watch: Troops seal Hamas tunnel with concrete in Gaza counter-terror op

JPPI survey:

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

JPPI survey shows 75% of US Jews fear Israel could become a pariah in the West, nearly half conceal their Jewish identity.

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to declaration of Brazil's President Lula as persona non-grata, condemns withdrawal of Brazil from IHRA.

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Bnei Brak resident petitions to impose academic and financial sanctions on Arab citizens of draft age, Attorney General’s Office dismisses request.

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

A minor in Mount Hebron has filed a civil suit against the police for NIS 17,000, alleging a Border Police officer assaulted him during a demolition operation.

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Drone entering Israel from the west attempts to bring weapons into Israel, is seized by security forces.

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns