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.
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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.
Thousands flock to Joseph’s Tomb ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Ahead of the Jewish New Year, thousands of worshippers enter Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem under IDF protection for special prayers.
Report:
Report: Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions
Labour MPs warn that planned UK sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria could provoke retaliation from Trump.
Court ruling could leave homeowners with massive renovation bills
Potentially precedent-setting ruling could affect hundreds of buildings, giving municipalities broad power to demand costly renovations at owners’ expense.
IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness ahead of holidays, warns IDF faces threats from Iran to Gaza.
Manual for draft evaders?
Instruction manual for draft evaders? Controversial IDF video quickly deleted
IDF removes an AI-generated video explaining how haredi draft evaders can resolve their status and travel abroad, admitting it violated spokesperson guidelines.
Smoke detected at Jerusalem train station, passengers evacuated
Firefighters search for source of smoke at Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon station after passengers evacuated.
Shas shuts door on Eisenkot: 'There are bad people around him'
MK Yinon Azoulay pledges Shas will remain with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc, rules out joining forces with Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot.
Sinwar’s bodyguard eliminated:
Sinwar’s bodyguard eliminated: IDF takes out two October 7 Nukhba terrorists
Two Hamas terrorists who invaded the Re’im camp on October 7, including Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard, eliminated after planning new attacks.
Moving:
Moving: North America olim sing Hatikva upon arriving in Israel
More than 130 olim from North America arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport with assistance of Nefesh B'Nefesh.
Ben Gvir backs Yair Netanyahu: 'Media obsession knows no bounds'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accuses journalists of crossing red lines by exposing the locations of individuals facing security threats.
‘Blood libel against IDF soldiers’
‘Blood libel against IDF soldiers’: Katz demands action against former MAG
Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to revoke Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s rights and exhaust all military measures in the Sde Teiman leak case.
40 years, one mission:
40 years, one mission: How Israel finally brought Yehuda Katz home
A decades-long intelligence investigation, repeated missions behind enemy lines and one crucial focus on his tank ultimately helped Israel bring Yehuda Katz home.
Eisenkot: E1 construction would be a mistake
Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot opposes E1 construction, while claiming to reject Palestinian state.
Watch:
Watch: Syrian President marks terror list removal with country’s first Visa payment
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa makes the first electronic payment in Syria using a Visa card at a store in Damascus, following the lifting of US sanctions on Syria.
One dead, at least 10 injured, in France ramming
One person killed, 10 injured in ramming in northwestern France; driver arrested after fleeing the scene.
Ahead of High Holidays:
Ahead of High Holidays: US urges governments to boost security for Jewish communities
US State Department urges governments worldwide to increase security around synagogues and Jewish communities ahead of the High Holidays.
Michigan AG warns:
Michigan AG warns El-Sayed’s rhetoric is pushing Jews away from Democratic Party
Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is rationalizing terrorism and pushing Jewish voters away from the party.
'I won’t join your gov't'
Eisenkot rules out Winter as DM, draws sharp response: I won’t join your government
Eisenkot says Winter had not served in the IDF’s strategic command. Winter hits back, pointing to the “containment, de-escalation and appointments" policies.
Iran identifies foreign-based Persian outlets as potential attack targets
Iranian military spokesman names BBC Persian, Iran International and Radio Farda as potential targets, accusing them of ties to Israeli and US intelligence.
9/11 'mastermind' to stand trial in June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused mastermind of 9/11, will stand trial at Guantanamo in June 2028 after years of delays and legal battles.
Over Auschwitz remarks
Polish prosecutors charge MEP Grzegorz Braun over Auschwitz remarks
Polish prosecutors charge far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun with denying Nazi crimes after he called Auschwitz gas chambers “fake."
After disappointing poll, Winter surges
An i24NEWS poll conducted by Direct Polls gives Likud 26 seats and Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar 23. Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael wins eight seats.
Orthodox Union appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silber as executive vice president
Orthodox Union appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silber as executive vice president, succeeding Rabbi Moshe Hauer who passed away last fall
US designates Palestine Action a 'transnational terror group'
The US Treasury designates UK-based Palestine Action a terrorist group, freezing its assets and barring US citizens and companies from doing business with it.
Trial doubles survival
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug after trial doubles patient survival
The FDA approves Revolution Medicines’ Rasonque for metastatic pancreatic cancer after a trial showed the drug doubled survival for patients.
New haredi party hit by rabbinical controversy
New haredi party unveils rabbinical committee - but one rabbi denies involvement
‘National disaster averted’
‘National disaster averted’: Yair Netanyahu details Iranian assassination plot
In a complaint demanding an investigation into journalist Ori Misgav, Yair Netanyahu claims an Iranian terror squad reached his Miami home thanks to information Misgav shared.
After 38 years together: Could United Torah Judaism split?
Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael open coalition talks as disputes over top Knesset slots raise questions over whether longtime partners will run together.
Ben Gvir shuts door on Hadar Muchtar - she fires back
Otzma Yehudit leader says Muchtar won't join his Knesset slate; spokesperson hits back. 'Hadar Muchtar is in Likud and will remain in Likud.'
New details:
New details: IDF Rabbi permitted co-ed Gaza mission, Givati soldiers still refused
New details reveal Givati soldiers refused to board an APC with a female paramedic despite the brigade rabbi’s approval, leading the IDF to cancel the urgent mission.
Poll bombshell:
Poll bombshell: Likud crashes to 19 seats, Winter fails to break through
Conflicting polls give Ofer Winter eight seats or leave him below the threshold, while Likud swings dramatically between 19 and 26 seats.
How draft evaders beat Ben Gurion Airport controls
Investigation reveals alleged loopholes allowing haredi draft evaders barred from leaving Israel to bypass border controls and board flights abroad.
Who was listening?
Who was listening? Malware found on phones of senior Eisenkot staffers
Malware designed to listen and collect information was reportedly discovered on the phones of two senior staffers at Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar Party campaign.
Police crack down on panhandlers endangering drivers at busy Samaria junction
Nine Palestinian Arab adults and minors are apprehended at Tzofim Junction as local officials demand sustained action against roadside panhandling.
Israeli missing as deadly floods devastate Nepal, Tibet
At least 95 people killed and more than 400 missing or out of contact as massive floods sweep the Himalayan region.
Stabbing attack foiled, pregnant terrorist arrested
IDF troops apprehended a 38-year-old pregnant terrorist after information was received regarding her intention to carry out a stabbing attack.
IDF probe backs reservist:
IDF investigation contradicts initial account of PA detention in Binyamin
IDF investigation finds PA forces unlawfully detained reservist Shlomo Rosenthal at an unauthorized Area C roadblock, contradicting the initial official account.
Golani Brigade dismantles 400 terror sites in southern Lebanon
Troops have dismantled more than 400 terror infrastructure sites and located numerous weapons, including anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, explosive devices, Kalashnikov rifles, and mortars.
