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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.

Israel receives body of murdered hostage from Red Cross in Gaza

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.

Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris

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.

Azerbaijan rejects Gaza deployment without halt to hostilities

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.

Police confirm: MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it

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.

Mexico thwarts Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli ambassador

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.

Moving video: Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral

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.

Citizen who found MAG's phone: 'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'

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.

Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition 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."

Beit Shemesh rabbis oppose late-night cholent shops

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.

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

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.

Herzog at funeral: 'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

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.

IDF Manpower Directorate head to lead MAG

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.

Police official: Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG

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.

UK: Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

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.

Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Paris

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.

Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'

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.

UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa ahead of White House visit

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.”

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski: 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.

Channel 12 News poll: Coalition gains strength

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.

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

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.

Security Cabinet discussion: IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

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.

Sde Teiman affair: Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended

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.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

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.”

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

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.

Survey: Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

Watch

Watch: Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.

Watch: Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

Over secret document

Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry over secret document

A criminal investigation was opened into three ex-Shin Bet directors after they submitted a classified document to the Supreme Court in a petition opposing David Zini’s appointment.

Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry over secret document

Next to Trump

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff: Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

US Special Envoy reveals that for the first time in 5 years, another nation will sign a peace deal with Israel.

Steve Witkoff: Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Bodycam footage

Bodycam footage: Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

As part of an overnight activity in Shechem, IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist who had planned to carry out an attack.

Bodycam footage: Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office

As part of the investigation into the Sde Teiman base affair, the police conducted a search of the military prosecutor's offices.

Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office

Watch:

Watch: Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

Watch: Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Longtime Democratic leader will step down in 2027 after nearly 40 years in the House.

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Jerusalem:

Thousands at Eida Haharedit anti-conscription demonstration in Jerusalem

Thousands of haredim from the Eida Haharedit and Jerusalem Faction marched in Jerusalem against the draft law, blocking streets as rabbis called for 'war' on the decree.

Thousands at Eida Haharedit anti-conscription demonstration in Jerusalem

Baharav-Miara recuses herself from Sde Teiman leak Investigation

Gali Baharav-Miara will transfer the handling of the Sde Teiman investigation to the Attorney General's Office after receiving an opinion that there is a conflict of interest.

Baharav-Miara recuses herself from Sde Teiman leak Investigation

Jewish Pride in Ukraine:

Jewish Pride in Ukraine: Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Geology David (Leonid) Muzikus, a traditional Jew and active community member, hung a mezuza from the door of his official office in the “Cabinet of Ministers” complex.

Jewish Pride in Ukraine: Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, may his memory be a blessing, who was returned this week, was laid to rest today at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned by Justice Ministry legal adviser to submit response to petitions against her. 'She is making fun of all of us.'

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'