Irish soccer body votes to push UEFA ban on Israel
Ireland’s soccer body votes to urge UEFA to suspend Israel over alleged rule violations tied to Gaza. The move echoes calls from Turkey, Norway, and UN experts.
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Barstool founder targeted with antisemitic slur in Mississippi
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy targeted with an antisemitic slur while filming in Mississippi. Bystanders condemn the abuse, the heckler remains unidentified.
Opposition leaders: We will fight the Draft Law
Opposition leaders meet with Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, declare: “We will not allow a full return of the judicial coup.”
Bereaved brother beaten near ousted military advocate's home
Police used violence against bereaved brother Maj. Dovi Yudkin, brother of Capt. Israel Yudkin, of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, who was killed in action in Gaza.
Popular hasidic photographer dies at 47
Yaakov David Brim, a popular hasidic photographer, dies at 47 following a sudden stroke.
Report: Saudi Arabia to renew dialogue with Israel
Source in Saudi royal family says Crown Prince's upcoming visit to US may pave the way for renewing dialogue with Israel.
Air traffic chaos as shutdown restrictions impact US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has unleashed unprecedented flight reductions at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, stranding thousands of passengers.
Captivity survivor Matan Angrest calls for return of Hadar Goldin's body
Hamas captivity survivor Matan Angrest joins Hostages Square rally, calling for the return of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin's body from Gaza.
MDA mourns deceased hostage and longtime volunteer Lior Rudaeff
Magen David Adom mourns volunteer EMT Lior Rudaeff, whose body was returned from Gaza for burial in Israel.
Man dies following Tel Aviv shooting
Man in his 30s suffers critical injuries in Tel Aviv shooting, dies shortly afterwards; police believe incident to be criminal in nature.
Terrorists approach IDF troops in Gaza despite ceasefire
IDF troops operating in both northern and southern Gaza face threats from terrorists despite ceasefire, act quickly to eliminate threat.
Belgium suspected to be hiding October 7th terrorist
An investigation by JID reveals that a Hamas militant filmed taking part in the October 7 massacre is living in Brussels and leading a normal life. A request for his arrest has been submitted to the police.
Former MAG admits she herself leaked Force 100 video
Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi admits she herself leaked Force 100 video, says no one outside Military Prosecution was involved in the leak.
IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon
IDF eliminates three terrorists, involved in weapons smuggling and rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.
Body of deceased hostage Lior Rudaeff returned to Israel
Warrant Officer (res.) Lior Rudaeff, aged 61 from Nir Yitzhak, served as deputy security coordinator and a member of the rapid response team.
Israel receives body of murdered hostage from Red Cross in Gaza
Israel receives a murdered hostage’s body via Red Cross in Gaza. The coffin will undergo identification after a military ceremony. Six hostage bodies remain in Gaza, despite Hamas’s obligation to return them.
Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
Four people detained after flares and clashes disrupted the Israel Philharmonic’s Paris concert. French ministers condemn the violence.
Azerbaijan rejects Gaza deployment without halt to hostilities
Azerbaijan says it won’t send peacekeepers to Gaza unless fighting fully stops. The US seeks troop contributions for a 20,000-strong force under Trump’s peace plan.
Police confirm:
Police confirm: MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it
Police confirm that a phone found off Herzliya belongs to outgoing Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Investigators are extracting data as part of an ongoing probe into the device’s contents.
Mexico:
Mexico thwarts Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli ambassador
Plot by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico thwarted by Mexican security forces. The cell reportedly operated from Iran’s embassy in Venezuela.
Moving video:
Moving video: Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral
Israeli singer Ishay Ribo moves family and friends of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra as he was laid to rest after being returned from Hamas captivity.
Citizen who found phone:
Citizen who found MAG's phone: 'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'
Noa Itiel found the phone of ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi during a swim off Hatzuk Beach, days after it went missing. The device may play a pivotal role in the investigation.
Thailand:
Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition found in his suitcase
Thai media reports that a 26-year-old Israeli was arrested at Phuket airport after a cartridge containing 29 bullets was found in his suitcase.
Beit Shemesh rabbis oppose late-night cholent shops
According to the rabbis, some of these places have become entertainment centers that attract teenagers and create "a great obstacle and great danger."
2 years after falling
American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest
Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.
Herzog at funeral
Herzog at funeral: 'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'
President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.
IDF Manpower Directorate head to lead MAG
Major General Dado Bar Khalifa, was appointed to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps after MAG officials came under investigation.
Police official:
Police official: Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG
Civilians discovered a cell phone at the same beach where the phone of dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was last traced.
UK
UK: Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics
A growing number of Jewish women are seeking out Jewish doulas to protect their babies during childbirth in the face of post-Oct. 7 explosion of antisemitism.
Paris
Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Paris
During a concert by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the hall, lit flares, and disrupted the music.
Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'
Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting marks 10 years since a Vatican-PA agreement.
Ahead of White House visit
UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa ahead of White House visit
The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.
Rom Braslavski:
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski: They tortured me because I’m Jewish
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounts the severe abuse he endured in captivity and clarifies: “Not because of Ben Gvir or Netanyahu - they tortured me because I’m Jewish.”
Channel 12 News poll:
Channel 12 News poll: Coalition gains strength
New Channel 12 News poll shows Likud rising to 27 seats and maintaining its lead. Neither bloc reaches a majority.
Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit
Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.
Security Cabinet discussion:
Security Cabinet discussion: IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists
Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.
Sde Teiman affair:
Sde Teiman affair: Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended
Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.
Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat
Four recently released hostages urge Jews around the world to embrace Shabbat: “It gave us strength even in the harshest conditions.”
Survey
Survey: Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani
46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.
