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457 Visits:

457 Visits: Cyberattacks and harassment target special Rabbinical court

Cyberattacks and harassment target Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s special court, in what is believed to be retaliation by associates of a rabbi from Elad.

457 Visits: Cyberattacks and harassment target special Rabbinical court

After over 250 attacks

After over 250 attacks | Officials demand demolition of 'School of terror'

After 250 attacks on Jewish drivers near Route 60, MK Tzvi Succot calls for the demolition of a school near Eli, citing its proximity to terror incidents and the risk to Israeli lives.

After over 250 attacks | Officials demand demolition of 'School of terror'

Israeli universities drop in ranking but stay in world’s top 100

Despite facing wartime disruptions and international pressure, Israel’s leading universities—Weizmann, Hebrew U, and Technion—remain among the world’s top 100.

Israeli universities drop in ranking but stay in world’s top 100

IDF eliminates key Hamas Rafah Brigade terrorist

The IDF, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminated Hamas commander Nasser Musa in Khan Yunis, dealing another blow to the Rafah Brigade’s operational capabilities.

IDF eliminates key Hamas Rafah Brigade terrorist

Watch:

Watch: Border Policemen rescue Israeli citizen from hostile Arab village

An Israeli driver who mistakenly entered a hostile village in the Binyamin Region was safely escorted by Border Police using armored vehicles after calling for help.

Watch: Border Policemen rescue Israeli citizen from hostile Arab village

In Depth:

In Depth: The disengagement from Gush Katif

A special memorial report on the occasion of twenty years since the Disengagement Plan went into effect in 2005.

In Depth: The disengagement from Gush Katif

'We have no grave to visit'

'We have no grave to visit' | Today should have been Meny Godard's 75th birthday

The family of Meny Godard, murdered on October 7 and whose body is held in Gaza, issued a heartfelt plea on what would have been his 75th birthday: bring him home.

'We have no grave to visit' | Today should have been Meny Godard's 75th birthday

New poll:

New poll: Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

New poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, while the opposition bloc, even with Bennett and Eisenkot, remains short of a majority without Arab party support.

New poll: Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

Podcast:

Podcast: Blood, sweat and tears

A journey of heartfelt prayer: The unstoppable Temple Mount revolution.

Podcast: Blood, sweat and tears

HRW slams Israel over strike on Iran’s Evin Prison

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of an indiscriminate strike on Tehran’s Evin prison during the recent war with Iran, while alleging Iranian authorities beat and tortured inmates after evacuation.

HRW slams Israel over strike on Iran’s Evin Prison

Boston man gets 26 months for threats against Jewish sites, Israeli Consulate

Massachusetts man sentenced to 26 months in prison for threatening to bomb synagogues and kill Jews, and for harassing the Israeli Consulate in Boston with 98 calls.

Boston man gets 26 months for threats against Jewish sites, Israeli Consulate

Report:

Secret South Sudan deal may see Gaza Arabs relocated, report claims

The Telegraph reports that South Sudan has reportedly agreed to quietly resettle Gaza Arabs in a deal with Israel, the US, and UAE. While denied publicly, internal sources confirm cabinet approval.

Secret South Sudan deal may see Gaza Arabs relocated, report claims

Iranian entities hack Fmr. Minister Shaked's phone

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's phone was hacked by Iranian actors after she clicked a suspicious link, prompting renewed Shin Bet warnings to public officials.

Iranian entities hack Fmr. Minister Shaked's phone

Ex-military intelligence head

Ex-military intelligence head: 'Where was the Shin Bet on October 7?'

Former Military Intelligence Directorate Director General Aharon Haliva says the Shin Bet was absent on the night before the October 7 massacre as IDF intelligence officials dismissed the possibility of an attack.

Ex-military intelligence head: 'Where was the Shin Bet on October 7?'

Ben-Gvir confronts Barghouti:

Ben-Gvir confronts Barghouti: 'Whoever murders our children, we will obliterate them'

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir visited Gannot Prison, where he confronted arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, declaring that Israel will not be defeated by murderers.

Ben-Gvir confronts Barghouti: 'Whoever murders our children, we will obliterate them'

Hostage's brother furious at UEFA’s double standard

Just one day after UEFA displayed a massive anti-Israel banner in Italy, the family of hostage Rom Braslavski was barred from holding signs calling for his return at a match in Bucharest.

Hostage's brother furious at UEFA’s double standard

Ishay Ribo makes history

Ishay Ribo makes history: Turing Woodstock into a celebration of Jewish music

Ishay Ribo’s ‘Yamim Ba’im’ drew over 14,000 to Bethel Woods, marking the largest Jewish music event of the year and a milestone for Jewish culture on a legendary stage.

Ishay Ribo makes history: Turing Woodstock into a celebration of Jewish music

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'Only our principles for concluding the war will bring security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again presented the five conditions set by the cabinet for ending the war.

Netanyahu: 'Only our principles for concluding the war will bring security'

keeps Israel secure

US backs E1 housing plan linking Jerusalem and Maalehmaa Adumim

In a reversal of past US policy, the State Department backed the E1 project connecting Maale Adumim to Jerusalem, calling it essential to Israel’s stability and regional peace.

US backs E1 housing plan linking Jerusalem and Maalehmaa Adumim

COGAT:

COGAT: UNRWA not aware of true Gaza humanitarian situation due to Hamas ties

Israeli defense body says UNRWA misrepresents facts on Gaza heat, water access, and is sidelined due to its links with Hamas.

COGAT: UNRWA not aware of true Gaza humanitarian situation due to Hamas ties

Zamir to Katz

Chief of Staff meets Defense Minister: 'Trust and cohesion are key to victory'

The Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister met for the first time since the widely reported tensions over a series of military appointments that the minister had yet to approve. 'Victory on the battlefield does not depend solely on military strength.'

Chief of Staff meets Defense Minister: 'Trust and cohesion are key to victory'

'Be the President of Peace'

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump: 'Be the President of Peace'

Captivity survivors and wife of murdered hostage appeal to President Trump, warning expanded military activity endangers hostages and urging comprehensive deal for their release.

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump: 'Be the President of Peace'

Autopsy finds

Autopsy finds: Itzik Elgarat was tortured to death in Hamas captivity

Danny Elgarat revealed his brother Itzik suffered fatal injuries under Hamas captivity, showing signs of torture including broken ribs and toes during interrogation.

Autopsy finds: Itzik Elgarat was tortured to death in Hamas captivity

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

UN investigators detail brutal sectarian violence and urge sweeping reforms amid growing calls for accountability, protection, and justice for Syrian civilians.

UN: Syrian civilians targeted in sectarian massacres

Tragedy in Negev

Tragedy in Negev: 4-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car

A four-year-old girl was brought to a clinic in Arara in the Negev after being left for an extended period in a closed vehicle. Magen David Adom (MDA) teams were forced to pronounce her death.

Tragedy in Negev: 4-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car

Sa'ar to Newsmax:

Sa'ar to Newsmax: Two-state solution a 'suicidal' illusion for Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says past land concessions led to terror bases, warns a future Palestinian state would dangerously undermine Israeli security.

Sa'ar to Newsmax: Two-state solution a 'suicidal' illusion for Israel

Netanyahu to haredi officers:

Netanyahu to haredi officers: 'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir visited the haredi Avnet Company of the Border Police, praising their enlistment as a vital union of faith and defense.

Netanyahu to haredi officers: 'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

Following a significant increase in the number of visitors ascending the Temple Mount, the organizations operating at the site have decided to unite under a joint steering committee to represent the needs of Jewish visitors.

Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres: 'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

New York Congressman reacts to FBI figures showing Jews are the target of 70% of all religion-based hate crimes despite only making up 2% of the US population.

Ritchie Torres: 'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

Heat wave:

Heat wave: IDF distributes hundreds of air conditioning kits to soldiers

Amid soaring temperatures, the IDF is reducing training and reinforcing bases with cooling systems, electricians, and rapid-response teams to protect soldiers' health.

Heat wave: IDF distributes hundreds of air conditioning kits to soldiers

"It was terribly frightening"

"It was terribly frightening" | Gal Gadot gives special interview - to special interviewer

In a rare and deeply emotional appearance, Israeli actress and international superstar Gal Gadot has granted an exclusive interview to Special Interview, where celebrities are questioned by a panel of interviewers on the autism spectrum.

"It was terribly frightening" | Gal Gadot gives special interview - to special interviewer

'No connection to hostages'

Mossad chief holds secret talks in Qatar - 'No connection to hostages'

Mossad Director David Barnea reportedly met Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani in Doha to advance negotiations for hostage deal; Mossad claims meeting unrelated to hostages.

Mossad chief holds secret talks in Qatar - 'No connection to hostages'

Mike Huckabee recognized with Morris Katz Legacy Award

The Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations presented US Ambassador Mike Huckabee with an award featuring portraits of US presidents by Holocaust survivor Morris Katz.

Mike Huckabee recognized with Morris Katz Legacy Award

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Jerusalem city council member Yosef Chaim Moalem was attacked by three Arabs while trying to protect another citizen who had been assaulted on Route 1 near Latrun.

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Heatwave:

Female soldiers faint, IDF evacuates base

Several female soldiers in observer training fainted overnight; IDF evacuates base.

Female soldiers faint, IDF evacuates base

Petition calls to cancel Bar Association decision on strike

Attorney Eran Ben Ari filed an urgent petition to cancel the Israel Bar Association's decision to encourage employees not to come to work on Sunday.

Petition calls to cancel Bar Association decision on strike

Following Yemeni missile launch:

Following Yemeni missile launch: Interceptor fragment found on train tracks

Israel Railways closes, then reopens, train track to traffic after interceptor missile fragment found on tracks.

Following Yemeni missile launch: Interceptor fragment found on train tracks

Report: Around 100,000 emergency call-up orders on the table

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s initial framework for major Gaza operation calls for 80,000-100,000 reservists; army says a call-up is certain, with timing and scope still under review.

Report: Around 100,000 emergency call-up orders on the table

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery:

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery: Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

While experts worldwide waited for the latest satellite pictures, Sunny Nehra had already pinpointed the Kirana Hills blast’s location precisely back in May, using only raw explosion visuals just as he had with the Balakot Airstrike

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery: Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

Two weeks before school starts, teacher org. threatens strike

Teachers Organization declares labor dispute, accusing Education Ministry of unilaterally changing work conditions, cutting pay, and refusing collective bargaining.

Two weeks before school starts, teacher org. threatens strike