Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest
Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.
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Report:
Report: Iran arming Iraqi militias ahead of clash with Israel
Tehran shifts strategic weight to Iraqi proxies, equipping them with advanced arms and preparing them for potential conflict with Israel, Iraqi sources reveal.
Justice Minister:
Justice Minister: 'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'
Yariv Levin wrote to the acting Civil Service Commissioner requesting approval to appoint retired judge Asher Kula as a temporary replacement for government legal adviser Gali Baharav-Miara in the Sde Teiman scandal.
Officers will not face charges for assaulting haredim in Meron
A year and a half after hharedim were recorded being violently assaulted in Meron, the police officers will not face prosecution for procedural reasons.
Refael answers
Did Iran obtain secret info on Israeli defense systems? Refael answers
Iran claims to have hacked a Rafael subcontractor and accessed data on key defense systems. Rafael denies classified info was leaked, calling the claims unfounded.
Sde Teiman affair
Prosecutor in abuse cases suspended over sensitive info leak
The IDF prosecutor in the Sde Teiman case has been placed on leave amid suspicions he leaked footage and documents at the request of dismissed MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
Foreign Minister:
Foreign Minister: 'We won't compromise on the eradication of Hamas'
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar launched a visit to New Delhi today with a promise to fully eliminate Hamas.
NYC honors Cpt. Omer Neutra
NYC honors Captain Omer Neutra - a hometown hero finally brought home
Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle to honor Captain Omer Neutra z”l, a NY native whose body was held by Hamas for 758 days, and to call for the return of the eight hostages still in Gaza.
Boris Johnson:
Boris Johnson: 'Europe must understand that antisemitism is its problem too'
At a high-level EJA conference in Krakow, Jewish and European leaders warned that antisemitism is surging and urged Europe to declare Jews a 'protected people' now.
New details:
Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak
A senior officer’s polygraph confession exposed a MAG Corps WhatsApp group, led by Tomer-Yerushalmi, that allegedly orchestrated the leak at the heart of the Sde Teiman affair.
Senior Analyst:
Senior Analyst: 'Hamas would see immunity while still in Gaza as insurance'
Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli reviews the error inherent in the decision to allow free passage to Hamas forces trapped outside the yellow line.
Tucker Carlson row:
ZOA threatens to quit Heritage Foundation over support for Tucker Carlson
Organization threatens to quit antisemitism initiative unless Heritage Foundation denounces Tucker Carlson and ends all affiliation with the controversial host.
UK train attacker charged with 10 counts of attempted murder
Anthony Williams charged with attempted murder after stabbing 11 people on a UK train. Police say he may be linked to other knife attacks.
Arizona man jailed for 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC
Arizona man Donovan Hall sentenced to 49 months in prison for sending over 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC. He sent photos of weapons and threatened to kill, rape, and torture victims and their families.
Due to anti-Israel bias:
Due to anti-Israel bias: Wikipedia founder blocks edits to 'Gaza genocide'
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales blocks edits to the “Gaza genocide” page, citing anti-Israel bias and lack of attribution.
US proposes to UN:
US proposes to UN: Gaza force with mandate to demilitarize and rebuild
According to Axios, the US has proposed a UN-backed international force to govern and secure Gaza through 2027, with a mandate to disarm terror groups and oversee reconstruction.
Shock Poll:
Shock Poll: Cuomo tops Mamdani in two-way race scenario
A new AtlasIntel poll, one day before the NYC mayoral election, shows Andrew Cuomo trailing Zohran Mamdani by just 4 points - yet beating him in a head-to-head matchup.
Watch:
Watch: Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding
Mossad Director David Barnea attended the wedding the son of his brother, Zohar, who is an important member of the Breslov community.
Report:
Report: UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas
UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.
Court rejects appeal:
Court rejects appeal: Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody
The court rejected Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s appeal to be released to house arrest, citing obstruction concerns. She and a former IDF prosecutor face multiple serious charges.
'Look me in the eye'
Hadar Goldin's sister's demand from the Prime Minister: 'Look me in the eye'
After meeting Gal Hirsch, relatives of the final hostages still in Gaza demanded the war-ending deal be fulfilled, including the return of all deceased held by Hamas in Gaza.
Within less than an hour:
Within less than an hour: IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.
Neutra family speaks out:
'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last' - Neutra family speaks out
Neutra family issues first public statement in Tel Aviv, honoring their son’s legacy, thanking key figures for their efforts, and urging continued action for hostages.
How Red Cross and Hamas are working to recover hostage bodies
Hamas has formed special teams to locate and guard the bodies of slain Israeli hostages in Gaza, reportedly working with the Red Cross and Egyptian crews near the Yellow Line.
Max Herkin:
Max Herkin: Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity
Jewish Agency heads Doron Almog and Mark Wilf visited Capt. Maxim Herkin, a Supernova survivor recently freed from Hamas captivity, who shared his ordeal and enduring faith.
Histadrut corruption scandal
Histadrut corruption scandal: Key suspects' detention extended
A court extended the detention of Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David, his wife, and others in a major corruption case, citing risks of evidence tampering and obstruction.
Attempted car theft turns deadly on Mount Hebron
An Israeli citizen fatally shot a suspected car thief near Mount Hebron after being assaulted. The thief tried to flee with the car, dragging another victim behind him.
Herzog:
Herzog: Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'
President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.
Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson
Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.
'Earthquake under the Deep State'
Ben-Gvir claims: 'Advocate General's missing phone had evidence against the AG'
Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.
Following pressure:
Following pressure: Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.
Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas hostage deal
Military Prosecutor’s Office confirms key witness in Force 100 trial was deported as part of the hostage deal with Hamas; defense attorneys demand indictments be dropped.
Despite ceasefire agreement:
Despite ceasefire agreement: Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers
Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.
Open-source AI models easily manipulated to generate antisemitic content
Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.
Watch:
Watch: Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph from ambulance
Hostage survivor Segev Kalfon removes his photograph that was pasted during the war on an intensive care unit at the Magen David Adom station in Dimona.
Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas
Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.
Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe
Dozens of suspects, including Histadrut labor union officials and municipal leaders, are detained for questioning in largescale corruption probe affecting major players in the public sector.
Ashdod:
In Ashdod, assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint
Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.
10/7 report disclosed:
The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see
An internal investigation conducted after October 7th reveals how early warnings of Hamas activity in Gaza were ignored or downplayed as top Air Force officers remained unaware - and one crucial figure slept through the night.
Three bodies of hostages returned
Three hostages returned to Israel and identified
Israel receives coffins of three deceased hostages which were taken to the National Center for Forensic Medicine and identified as Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami and Oz Daniel.
