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'That crazy woman'

'That crazy woman': Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply criticizes the Attorney General over the controversy surrounding a memorial event for his father: “She is going after Maran, and this will not go unanswered."

'That crazy woman': Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

Anti-Israel activist targeted one of three children near the Barkai neighborhood; residents detained the suspect until police arrived, Har Hevron Council says.

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

What started with a polite request to lower the volume allegedly ended with a violent assault, a police investigation, and a shaken guesthouse owner questioning whether he should have called police sooner.

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

New details emerge:

New details emerge: Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind

More than NIS 200,000 in debt, a surprise 50th birthday party and an apartment left untouched: New details reveal what preceded Mali and Liel Yahalomi’s mysterious departure.

New details emerge: Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

At least 13 buses from northern Israel stopped as protesters block entrance to Jerusalem over public transportation operating on the Sabbath.

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

Violent clashes in Qusra

Clashes erupt in Qusra, Jalud, after Israelis begin to hit back following rock attack by local Arabs.

Violent clashes in Qusra

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza

Two Hamas terrorists advancing attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire, are eliminated in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

Amid US economic pressure

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies

Closer to a deal?

Closer to a deal? Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting

Gilad Erdan and Benny Gantz meet at Gantz’s home and agree to continue talks. Erdan stresses the need to first establish common principles, while Gantz presents his conditions for the alliance.

Closer to a deal? Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

Likud blasts Ben Gvir:

Likud launches sharp attack on Ben Gvir: Paving the way for a left-wing government

Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.

Likud launches sharp attack on Ben Gvir: Paving the way for a left-wing government

Haredi soldiers to be integrated into intelligence roles in Brigade 146

As part of the "Headstart Intelligence" project, members of the haredi sector were recruited for intelligence research roles in Brigade 146.

Haredi soldiers to be integrated into intelligence roles in Brigade 146

Hamas October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.

Hamas October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

Border Police officer: Kestelman only showed ID after shooting stopped

Border Police officer Adiv Mansour testified that Kestelman only pulled out his wallet after the shooting had ended: 'While his wallet was being checked, there was no gunfire from any party.'

Border Police officer: Kestelman only showed ID after shooting stopped

Smotrich and Feiglin in talks for joint run, Feiglin could take no. 2 spot

Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin are negotiating a joint election run that could give Feiglin the No. 2 spot as Religious Zionism battles the threshold.

Smotrich and Feiglin in talks for joint run, Feiglin could take no. 2 spot

Chaos in Jerusalem:

Chaos in Jerusalem: Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.

Chaos in Jerusalem: Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple in France

Irish man who allegedly told Jewish tourists Hitler should have 'finished the job' admits to his actions and will stand trial in October.

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple in France

From Hamas captivity to new life:

From Hamas captivity to new life: Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Less than a year after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rivka celebrate the birth of their daughter.

From Hamas captivity to new life: Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Poll: Center-left bloc drops to 59 seats

New Maariv poll gives Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! 25 seats, while Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael crosses the threshold.

Poll: Center-left bloc drops to 59 seats

Watch:

Watch: Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, dances with revelers to the song “He Who Believes."

Watch: Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

'A lie'

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump as a lie

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei calls a report of a plot against Barron Trump a lie after Iranian TV aired a video threatening the president’s son.

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump as a lie

CENTCOM chief:

CENTCOM chief: Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines

In an operational update, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces cleared Iranian sea mines from Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes amid an ongoing naval blockade.

CENTCOM chief: Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines

Western Wall

Tens of thousands gather at Western Wall for major Selichot service

More than 50,000 people attend Selichot service at the Western Wall, bringing the total number of participants since the start of Elul to over 350,000.

Tens of thousands gather at Western Wall for major Selichot service

Syrian media: IDF strikes in Damascus countryside

Syrian media reports IDF troops struck near Beit Jinn with two shells. No official confirmation from Israel.

Syrian media: IDF strikes in Damascus countryside

Two killed after aircraft hits cables and erupts in flames

A scenic flight over northern Italy turned deadly when a two-seat aircraft struck cable lines above a dam and burst into flames, killing both people on board.

Two killed after aircraft hits cables and erupts in flames

Outgoing Mossad Chief in strong message to Iran: ‘Escalate the operations’

Outgoing Mossad chief Dedi Barnea calls for escalating economic, diplomatic, and operational measures against Iran: “This regime will fall."

Outgoing Mossad Chief in strong message to Iran: ‘Escalate the operations’

‘Butcher of Srebrenica’ dies

Commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, who was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity, dies at age 83 while serving a life sentence in The Hague.

‘Butcher of Srebrenica’ dies

Terrorist who held Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker, & Avera Mengistu eliminated

The IDF struck and eliminated Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, a commander in Hamas’ military wing, who held hostages Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker, and Avera Mengistu

Terrorist who held Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker, & Avera Mengistu eliminated

Medical History:

Medical History: Israeli surgeons replace teenager’s pelvis in 19-hour operation

Doctors in Israel have pulled off a groundbreaking medical feat, removing half of a 15-year-old cancer patient’s pelvis and replacing it with a custom 3D-printed implant designed to restore his mobility.

Medical History: Israeli surgeons replace teenager’s pelvis in 19-hour operation

Russia threatens Britain as new drone bases put Europe in range

Moscow warns it could strike British military facilities as new intelligence reveals a growing network of Russian drone launch sites capable of reaching deep into Europe.

Russia threatens Britain as new drone bases put Europe in range

The threat to Yair Netanyahu: What really happened?

Israeli security officials clarify why Yair Netanyahu's security was increased.

The threat to Yair Netanyahu: What really happened?

Eida Haharedit calls haredim to the streets over IDF draft

Hardline haredi rabbinical leadership calls for mass protests in Jerusalem Sunday, vowing to intensify campaign against haredi enlistment in IDF.

Eida Haharedit calls haredim to the streets over IDF draft

Nepal flood disaster: 353 killed, 1,300 missing

A glacier collapse created a massive torrent of water, mud, and rocks. At least 353 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing in Nepal and Tibet

Nepal flood disaster: 353 killed, 1,300 missing

Netanyahu brings Hadar Muchtar into Likud campaign

After rejecting request to run in primaries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appoints Hadar Muchtar to lead Likud's youth campaign.

Netanyahu brings Hadar Muchtar into Likud campaign

From North America to Israel: August sets new Aliyah record

More than 1,100 North Americans make Aliyah in a record-breaking August, as Nefesh B’Nefesh projects over 4,000 new Olim from the region in 2026.

From North America to Israel: August sets new Aliyah record

Ceasefire violation:

Ceasefire violation: Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

IDF downs drone after Hezbollah targets soldiers in southern Lebanon security zone; no injuries reported.

Ceasefire violation: Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops