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'Imprisoned Torah scholar' spotted vacationing in Thailand

A photo circulated on social media of a young man who was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport a year ago and whose arrest prompted protests calling for his release, shows him vacationing in Thailand.

'Imprisoned Torah scholar' spotted vacationing in Thailand

IDF reveals footage from covert mission north of the Litani

The IDF released footage from a rare operation deep in Lebanese territory in which commandos crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets.

IDF reveals footage from covert mission north of the Litani

COGAT warns:

COGAT warns: Too much aid entering Gaza, strengthening Hamas

A COGAT report warns that excess humanitarian aid entering Gaza is being exploited by Hamas to tighten control and finance operations.

COGAT warns: Too much aid entering Gaza, strengthening Hamas

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

The IDF has decided to establish a military production plant for suicide drones that will rely on about 200 haredi soldiers who will undergo technological training.

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

Paris elects new chief rabbi

Rabbi Alain Shlomo Senior, the long-serving rabbi of the town of Créteil in the suburbs of Paris, was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris and the metropolitan area.

Paris elects new chief rabbi

Daring covert mission north of the Litani revealed

IDF commandos crossed the Litani River in a rare deep operation against Hezbollah, engaging terrorists in close-range clashes.

Daring covert mission north of the Litani revealed

Southern Lebanon:

Over 350 terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon since ceasefire began

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

Over 350 terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon since ceasefire began

Battle For The Mossad:

Battle For The Mossad: Netanyahu to present former military advocate's opinion

The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the appointment of the next Mossad chief. Netanyahu will present the opinion of the dismissed Military Advocate General, which cleared Gofman of criminal liability for using minors as agents

Battle For The Mossad: Netanyahu to present former military advocate's opinion

UK Labour in turmoil

UK Labour in turmoil: Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set timetable for departure

PM Keir Starmer faces a massive Labour revolt as 70 MPs and senior ministers demand his resignation.

UK Labour in turmoil: Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set timetable for departure

London man convicted of violent antisemitic attacks

34-year-old pleads guilty to religiously aggravated assaults against Jews in North London.

London man convicted of violent antisemitic attacks

Antisemitism in Queens

Antisemitism in Queens: 11 swastikas discovered in two parks

New York officials condemn a wave of antisemitic graffiti after 11 swastikas were found in Queens.

Antisemitism in Queens: 11 swastikas discovered in two parks

Sources:

Sources: Trump 'more seriously considering' resuming Iran operations

Sources quoted by CNN say Trump weighs resuming military action against Iran after rejecting its "unacceptable" offer.

Sources: Trump 'more seriously considering' resuming Iran operations

US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks

State Department announces sanctions on an IRGC oil network, in an effort to cut off funding for terror proxies and regional aggression.

US imposes new sanctions on IRGC oil networks

'Moral bankruptcy'

'Moral bankruptcy': Netanyahu slams EU for sanctioning Israelis alongside Hamas

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns the EU after it announces sanctions against Israelis and Hamas alike.

'Moral bankruptcy': Netanyahu slams EU for sanctioning Israelis alongside Hamas

Trump preparing for strike?

Trump preparing for strike? 'Military option back on the table'

President Donald Trump reportedly leaning toward ordering a resumption of strikes against Iran, fueled by deep frustration over Tehran's conduct during negotiations.

Trump preparing for strike? 'Military option back on the table'

Report:

Report: UAE secretly struck Iran during the war

The Wall Street Journal reports that the UAE carried out military strikes in Iran, including one targeting an Iranian refinery.

Report: UAE secretly struck Iran during the war

Report:

Report: Pakistan sheltered Iranian aircraft despite mediating role

US officials claim Iran moved aircraft to Pakistan and Afghanistan during its conflict with the US in an effort to protect key assets.

Report: Pakistan sheltered Iranian aircraft despite mediating role

Bereaved fathers to Netanyahu

Bereaved fathers to Netanyahu: “Authorize full Israeli control over Areas A & B now"

Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.

Bereaved fathers to Netanyahu: “Authorize full Israeli control over Areas A & B now"

Rabbi welcomes 6th son less than a year after losing both legs

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both legs in a Syria explosion last year, welcomed his sixth son and called the birth his greatest healing.

Rabbi welcomes 6th son less than a year after losing both legs

Gen. Bluth Warns: One step away from a major disaster

Central Command chief Avi Bluth warned about violence by Jewish extremists in Judea and Samaria, saying: “This could ignite the entire Central Command sector."

Gen. Bluth Warns:  One step away from a major disaster

Suspected of smuggling

Suspected of smuggling: Agent who rescued hostages in Shin Bet custody for four months

A Shin Bet agent involved in Operation Arnon is suspected of trafficking millions of shekels worth of goods into Gaza, according to reports.

Suspected of smuggling: Agent who rescued hostages in Shin Bet custody for four months

Israel denies entry to antisemitic American YouTuber

Minister Amichai Chikli said Tyler Oliveira was denied entry over alleged antisemitic content and incitement against Jews and Israel.

Israel denies entry to antisemitic American YouTuber

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'The PM appoints the Mossad director, not the court or the AG'

The Prime Minister released a video in which he criticized the attempts to disqualify Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.

Netanyahu: 'The PM appoints the Mossad director, not the court or the AG'

Unusual incident:

Unusual incident: Knesset session stopped after Tibi and bereaved parents clash

Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.

Unusual incident: Knesset session stopped after Tibi and bereaved parents clash

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher that fired at troops

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

Watch: IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher that fired at troops

Trump: Iran’s proposal is “stupid"

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to Iran’s proposal for negotiations, saying: “I didn’t even finish reading it." He also described the ceasefire with Iran as “on life support."

Trump: Iran’s proposal is “stupid"

Wrong-way relic

Wrong-way relic: Police shocked to find wrong-way driver was 110 years old

A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.

Wrong-way relic: Police shocked to find wrong-way driver was 110 years old

Roman Gofman appointment

Netanyahu to Mossad Chief: “You acted behind my back"

Netanyahu lashed out at David Barnea for his participation in the appeal to the High Court of Justice through the Attorney General.

Netanyahu to Mossad Chief: “You acted behind my back"

No injuries:

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles, no injuries reported

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles, no injuries reported

Israeli ministry's warning ahead of Eurovision

Israel’s Diaspora Ministry warned of rising antisemitism and planned protests ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna amid boycott campaigns.

Israeli ministry's warning ahead of Eurovision

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

A soldier who was filmed disrespecting a Christian statue in southern Lebanon several weeks ago was sentenced to 21 days in military detention. His friend, who photographed the incident, will serve 14 days in military prison.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

Israel outraged

Israel outraged as EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

Israel outraged as EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: The story of Jerusalem represents the story of the entire State of Israel

Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.

Chief of Staff: The story of Jerusalem represents the story of the entire State of Israel

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

Footage shows two suspects approaching fence, and throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at Route 60 in Gush Etzion.

Watch: Suspects throw Molotov cocktails at main highway

California

California: Judge bars Jewish DA from prosecuting 'death to Israel' vandals

Judge Kelley Paul claimed that DA Jeff Rosen should not have called the occupation of the university president's office and vandalism 'antisemitic' and ordered him off the case.

California: Judge bars Jewish DA from prosecuting 'death to Israel' vandals

During family trip:

During family trip: Boy makes 1,700 year old archeological discovery

An 8-year-old boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old statuette fragment near Ramon Crater, believed to be linked to Roman and Nabatean culture.

During family trip: Boy makes 1,700 year old archeological discovery

Antisemitism in Britain

Antisemitism in Britain: Man whips haredi women with belt in London

A man attacked Haredi women at a bus stop in Stamford Hill and cursed at them. A Jewish child was assaulted in another attack.

Antisemitism in Britain: Man whips haredi women with belt in London

'Get out of our lives':

'Get out of our lives': Former hostage demands MKs resign

Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.

'Get out of our lives': Former hostage demands MKs resign

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests targeting pavilion at Venice Biennale

Italy’s government rejects boycott calls and reaffirms support for Israel’s participation in the Biennale, despite anti-Israel protests outside the Israeli pavilion during the prestigious international art exhibition.

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests targeting pavilion at Venice Biennale