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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'

Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him

Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap woman who entered his vehicle willingly in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him

Highlighting strategic ties:

Netanyahu hosts Singapore’s FM Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, highlights strategic ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, calling for joint efforts toward prosperity, peace and security between the two small states with 'gigantic capabilities.'

Netanyahu hosts Singapore’s FM Balakrishnan in Jerusalem, highlights strategic ties

Report:

Report: US base to be established in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Washington is preparing to establish a base in southern Syria, in an area that will become a demilitarized zone as part of the emerging agreement with Israel.

Report: US base to be established in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

IDF strikes terrorists operating at Hezbollah terror infrastructure site in Tyre, Lebanon.

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi grants green light to advance Draft Law

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch grants approval in principle to advance legislation on Draft Law proposed by MK Boaz Bismuth.

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi grants green light to advance Draft Law

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares area near Egypt-Israel border to be closed military zone, changes open-fire protocols and classification of drone smuggling threat.

Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Poll:

Poll: Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

According to the poll's findings, an overwhelming majority of the population opposes Tehran's aggressive stance toward Israel and supports dialogue with the West.

Poll: Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

Body of foreign student Joshua Loitu Mollel returned to Israel

Joshua Loitu Mollel, was an agricultural student from Tanzania who came to Kibbutz Nahal Oz just weeks before the October 7 massacre, when he was killed and his body abducted to Gaza.

Body of foreign student Joshua Loitu Mollel returned to Israel

MK Son Har-Melech reveals:

MK Son Har-Melech reveals: AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Mk Limor Son Har-Melech says Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sat with Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi on Force 100 affair, was aware of fabricated investigations.

MK Son Har-Melech reveals: AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Watch:

Watch: Security forces arrest suspect deep in Ramallah

Israeli forces seized a man suspected of firing at Israeli towns and soldiers in the heart of the wholesale market in Ramallah.

Watch: Security forces arrest suspect deep in Ramallah

Egypt official:

Egypt official: Trump plan calls for disarming Hamas or 'freezing' its weapons

Egypt's public diplomacy chief, Diaa Rashwan, warns international force will face 'big problem' disarming Hamas, says it could lead to clashes and gunfights.

Egypt official: Trump plan calls for disarming Hamas or 'freezing' its weapons

Watch:

Watch: Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters at Seattle book event

Former VP Harris repeatedly interrupted by anti-Israel protesters during her Seattle book event. Demonstrators chant, wave flags, and accuse her of “genocide”.

Watch: Kamala Harris disrupted by anti-Israel protesters at Seattle book event

'No longer fit to serve'

Magnum removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair: No longer fit to serve

Magnum Ice Cream removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair Anuradha Mittal amid a deepening feud with Unilever. The move follows Ben & Jerry’s controversial stance on Israel and Gaza.

Magnum removes Ben & Jerry’s board chair: No longer fit to serve

After Mamdani election

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns after Mamdani elected mayor of NYC

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker resigns one day after Mamdani’s election, citing concerns over the mayor-elect’s anti-Israel stance.

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns after Mamdani elected mayor of NYC

Minister Avi Dichter:

Minister Avi Dichter: Ceasefire is only a pause - Hamas will be dismantled by force

Minister Avi Dichter says the ceasefire is intended solely to prepare for dismantling Hamas - and can be ended at any moment.

Minister Avi Dichter: Ceasefire is only a pause - Hamas will be dismantled by force

NTSB:

NTSB: UPS jet lost engine on takeoff before deadly Louisville crash

National Transportation Safety Board issues update on crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Kentucky. Death toll rises to 12, including all crew.

NTSB: UPS jet lost engine on takeoff before deadly Louisville crash

ISIS-inspired

Two New Jersey men arrested in ISIS-inspired terror plot probe

Two New Jersey men arrested in an ISIS-inspired terror probe, linked to a Michigan cell that was already caught. One suspect was caught at Newark Airport en route to Syria.

Two New Jersey men arrested in ISIS-inspired terror plot probe

Bill tying voting rights to military service rejected

The Knesset overwhelmingly rejects legislation seeking to bar those who do not enlist in the military from voting in national elections.

Bill tying voting rights to military service rejected

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Swastikas sprayed on a Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC’s mayoral election night. Hochul, Mamdani, and Adams condemn the antisemitic act.

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Coffin said to be holding deceased hostage crosses into Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that a coffin said to be carrying a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel.

Coffin said to be holding deceased hostage crosses into Israel

Chikli:

Chikli: NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Chikli says Mamdani's election hands power to a 'Hamas sympathizer' and threatens New York's status as a safe haven for over a million Jews.

Chikli: NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Trump

Trump: 'We lost a little sovereignty in New York with Mamdani win'

US President reacts to socialist candidate's victory in NYC mayoral election, says Americans 'have a choice between communism and common sense.'

Trump: 'We lost a little sovereignty in New York with Mamdani win'

With Saudi Amb. in attendance

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

President Trump hinted that Saudi Arabia could soon join the Abraham Accords, praising progress in normalization talks and highlighting a key meeting with Saudi officials.

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation on antisemitism grounds

Laurie Cardoza-Moore resigned from the Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force, citing the group’s refusal to disavow Tucker Carlson and his ties to antisemites.

Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation on antisemitism grounds

IDF clarifies:

IDF clarifies: No information indicating Hadar Goldin’s body is in a tunnel in Rafah

Israeli officials say the body of the soldier, who fell in 2014, is being held in a tunnel in an Israeli-controlled area of Rafah, where 150 terrorists are entrenched.

IDF clarifies: No information indicating Hadar Goldin’s body is in a tunnel in Rafah

Minneapolis Mayor Race:

Frey beats Fateh: Jewish incumbent wins Minneapolis mayoral race

Jewish Democrat Jacob Frey wins re-election in Minneapolis, defeating Somali Muslim socialist Omar Fateh in a race shaped by identity, ideology, and record turnout.

Frey beats Fateh: Jewish incumbent wins Minneapolis mayoral race

'To crush my dignity'

'To crush my dignity:' Captivity survivor reveals sexual abuse by Hamas captors

Rom Braslavski, who survived 2 years in Hamas's clutches, describes for the first time the physical, mental, and sexual abuse his captors inflicted on him.

'To crush my dignity:' Captivity survivor reveals sexual abuse by Hamas captors

Cynical exploitation:

Cynical exploitation: Hamas weapons depot located in the heart of a Gaza neighborhood

IDF troops from the 252nd Division found a Hamas weapons depot in Shuja’iyya, east of the yellow line, exposing rockets and explosives hidden among civilians.

Cynical exploitation: Hamas weapons depot located in the heart of a Gaza neighborhood

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorist who held six Israeli hostages eliminated

Zaid al-Hadi who held Bar Kuperstein, Ohad Ben Ami, Maxim Herkin, Elkana Bohbot, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef-Haim Ohana in captivity, was eliminated after Hamas violated the ceasefire.

IDF confirms: Terrorist who held six Israeli hostages eliminated

Fury in Knesset

Fury in Knesset: Arab MK praises Zohran Mamdani & is removed from plenum

MK Yakov Margi removes MK Samir Bin Said from the podium after congratulating the newly elected anti-Israel mayor of New York.

Fury in Knesset: Arab MK praises Zohran Mamdani & is removed from plenum

Itay Chen's family

Itay Chen's family: 'We will not stop until the last hostage returns home'

Ruby Chen, father of Itay Chen, says: “Our personal journey may have reached its conclusion, but not the hostage families’ collective journey - we will NOT rest, will NOT stop, until the last hostage returns home”

Itay Chen's family: 'We will not stop until the last hostage returns home'

Iran to establish Hebrew TV to combat 'Israeli propaganda'

Iranian state media confirms President Pezeshkian approved a Hebrew-language TV channel as part of a broader effort to counter Israeli narratives and boost social unity.

Iran to establish Hebrew TV to combat 'Israeli propaganda'

IAF conducts joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force

The two air forces conducted aerial refueling drills involving dozens of Greek fighter jets

IAF conducts joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews in Germany

Suspect accused of helping Iranian agents plot attacks on Jewish sites in Germany; Danish authorities coordinated with German prosecutors and intelligence services.

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews in Germany

Jewish orgs vow to hold Mamdani 'accountable' after NYC election win

Multiple Jewish organizations vow to fight rising antisemitism following election of Democratic Socialist who refused to condemn 'globalize the Intifada' chants as mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in the Diaspora.

Jewish orgs vow to hold Mamdani 'accountable' after NYC election win

Mamdani Monitor:

Mamdani Monitor: ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Citing record-high antisemitic incidents, the ADL launched a multi-pronged effort to monitor Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and protect NYC’s Jewish community.

Mamdani Monitor: ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Nate Buzz:

Nate Buzz: As long as there's a Palestine movement, I'll have work to do

In an Arutz Sheva interview, actor Nathaniel Buzolic shares emotional reflections on hostage returns, combats anti-Israel narratives, and reaffirms deep personal ties.

Nate Buzz: As long as there's a Palestine movement, I'll have work to do