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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.

FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug after trial doubles patient survival

New haredi party hit by rabbinical controversy

New haredi party unveils rabbinical committee - but one rabbi denies involvement

New haredi party hit by rabbinical controversy

‘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.

‘National disaster averted’: Yair Netanyahu details Iranian assassination plot

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.

After 38 years together: Could United Torah Judaism split?

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.'

Ben Gvir shuts door on Hadar Muchtar - she fires back

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.

New details: IDF Rabbi permitted co-ed Gaza mission, Givati soldiers still refused

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.

Poll bombshell: Likud crashes to 19 seats, Winter fails to break through

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.

How draft evaders beat Ben Gurion Airport controls

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.

Who was listening? Malware found on phones of senior Eisenkot staffers

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.

Police crack down on panhandlers endangering drivers at busy Samaria junction

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.

Israeli missing as deadly floods devastate Nepal, Tibet

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.

Stabbing attack foiled, pregnant terrorist arrested

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.

IDF investigation contradicts initial account of PA detention in Binyamin

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.

Golani Brigade dismantles 400 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Trump

Trump: 'Mojtaba Khamenei very seriously wounded, but not dead'

US President Donald Trump says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei suffered serious wounds to the left side of his body but is likely still alive; praises US military and Navy operations and predicts a “very big victory."

Trump: 'Mojtaba Khamenei very seriously wounded, but not dead'

Winter effect:

First poll after Ofer Winter enters politics: Six seats, Smotrich out

First poll since Ofer Winter launched Amacha Yisrael gives his party six seats, while Religious Zionism falls below the threshold and Netanyahu's bloc drops to 49.

First poll after Ofer Winter enters politics: Six seats, Smotrich out

‘Entire nation is moved’:

‘Entire nation is moved’: Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the family of Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from Sultan Yacoub, after his remains were returned to Israel.

‘Entire nation is moved’: Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

‘Brazen mockery’

‘Brazen mockery’: Justice Amit’s ‘two phones’ remark sparks haredi uproar

Shas accuses Supreme Court President Isaac Amit of mocking the haredi public after he claimed many kosher phone users also carry a regular smartphone.

‘Brazen mockery’: Justice Amit’s ‘two phones’ remark sparks haredi uproar

Terrorists threaten MK Tzvi Succot: 'You are the next target'

AI-generated assassination video shows masked terrorist shooting Tzvi Succot, warning: 'We are waiting for you everywhere.'

Terrorists threaten MK Tzvi Succot: 'You are the next target'

IDF destroys Hamas ambush position meters from Gaza hospital

Terrorists eliminated as IDF strikes Hamas position near Kamal Adwan Hospital and a school, where weapons were stored and attacks were being planned.

IDF destroys Hamas ambush position meters from Gaza hospital

Mansour Abbas sparks political storm with Naqba remarks

UAL chairman Mansour Abbas says Israel’s Jewish identity is a reality imposed by the Jewish majority, triggering fierce attacks from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Mansour Abbas sparks political storm with Naqba remarks

“Now I’m calm"

“Now I’m calm:" Footage of rescue of Israeli who accidentally entered Ramallah

A Holon resident mistakenly entered Area A in the Ramallah area and contacted the police emergency hotline. Border Police officers located his vehicle and quickly rescued him unharmed.

“Now I’m calm:" Footage of rescue of Israeli who accidentally entered Ramallah

The price of terror stipends

The price of terror stipends: Major raid on homes of released terrorists

Security forces raided properties belonging to released terrorists who received salaries from the Palestinian Authority, seizing vehicles and tens of thousands of shekels.

The price of terror stipends: Major raid on homes of released terrorists

Givati soldiers punished after refusing to ride with female medic

Three Givati soldiers reportedly refused to board a Namer carrying a female medic, citing rabbinic instructions. All soldiers in their platoon were sentenced to 21 days of confinement.

Givati soldiers punished after refusing to ride with female medic

Fatal Chase:

Fatal chase: Car thief killed trying to flee Jerusalem police

A vehicle theft in Jerusalem ended overnight Wednesday with the death of the suspected thief and the light wounding of a police officer and a civilian.

Fatal chase: Car thief killed trying to flee Jerusalem police

Report: Iranian assassination target - Yair Netanyahu

A US official claims that a cell acting on behalf of the regime in Tehran stayed in the Miami area, closely monitored the Prime Minister’s son’s daily routine, and gathered intelligence on him.

Report: Iranian assassination target - Yair Netanyahu

IDF revolutionizes its mehadrin kosher food

Instead of prepared meals for reheating, soldiers will receive fresh, varied Mehadrin kosher food that meets stringent halachic standards.

IDF revolutionizes its mehadrin kosher food

Dramatic moment in captivity

Rom Braslavski: “I was afraid, but I didn’t hesitate"

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounted the moment in captivity when he was forced to reveal his identity as a soldier - about six months after the murderous attack. “I realize I’m done for."

Rom Braslavski: “I was afraid, but I didn’t hesitate"

Montreal:

Montreal council removes 'genocide' and 'apartheid' claims from Israel motion

Montreal city council approves a revised Middle East motion, removing calls to cut ties with Israel and accusations of “genocide" and “apartheid."

Montreal council removes 'genocide' and 'apartheid' claims from Israel motion

Pact tied to normalization

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, ties pact to Israel normalization

Trump sends Congress the Saudi civil nuclear deal, but says the pact will only proceed if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalizes ties with Israel.

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, ties pact to Israel normalization

Prosecutors seek detention of man accused in NYC synagogue attack

Federal prosecutors seek to detain Larry Montes, accused of attacking worshippers and a security guard during services at New York's Central Synagogue.

Prosecutors seek detention of man accused in NYC synagogue attack

Darline Graham wins GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina

Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham wins the GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

Darline Graham wins GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina

FBI arrests Ohio man accused of threatening Rep. Randy Fine and Trump

Ohio man arrested after allegedly sending a death threat against Rep. Randy Fine and calling for President Trump’s death.

FBI arrests Ohio man accused of threatening Rep. Randy Fine and Trump

Report:

Report: Rubio tells allies US is not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Axios reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies the US is not planning new Iran strikes for now, as Washington intensifies sanctions and economic pressure.

Report: Rubio tells allies US is not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Secret Service investigating Iranian video targeting Barron Trump

The Secret Service says it is investigating an Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump and claiming his movements had been monitored.

Secret Service investigating Iranian video targeting Barron Trump

Yair Netanyahu to Winter’s candidates: You’ll waste votes

The Prime Minister’s son personally addresses each candidate on Ofer Winter’s slate, warning that further fragmentation of the national camp could help the left-wing bloc.

Yair Netanyahu to Winter’s candidates: You’ll waste votes

Musical legend Dolly Parton dead at 80

“I Will Always Love You' singer, who dominated the country music scene for nearly 60 years, passes away at 80.

Musical legend Dolly Parton dead at 80

Suspects arrested in murder of Caucasian Mafia boss

Following a manhunt and intelligence guidance from the Coastal District Central Unit, Yamam officers arrested suspects in Hadera in connection with the murder of Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushbayev.

Suspects arrested in murder of Caucasian Mafia boss

Finance Ministry reveals

Finance Ministry reveals: How much do reservists cost the economy?

The Chief Economist updates the cost of a reservist to NIS 53,000 per month and estimates: Replacing 10,000 of them with regular soldiers would save billions.

Finance Ministry reveals: How much do reservists cost the economy?

Trump:

Trump: All mines in Strait of Hormuz removed

US President Donald Trump announced today that all Iranian mines have been removed from the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: All mines in Strait of Hormuz removed