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Last Warsaw Ghetto fighter passes away at 99
Michael Smuss, 99, survived the uprising and the Nazi retribution that followed, multiple concentration camps, and the Death March.
ATV stolen from Israel spotted being used by Hamas in Gaza
A southern Israel resident was stunned to discover that an ATV stolen from his home on Yom Kippur now appears in TikTok videos being used by Hamas terrorists in the heart of Gaza.
YouTube Star Brandon Herrera:
YouTube Star Brandon Herrera: 'Israel can buy from us, but we shouldn't pay for them'
Brandon Herrera, a social media personality with hundreds of thousands of followers on multiple platforms who is running for Congress, told voters that America needs to change its policy towards aiding Israel.
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon
The facility was used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to advance and carry out attacks against the State of Israel.
Where 1 hostage was held
Report: 12 Soldiers killed in Gaza due to “attack-free zone” where one hostage was held
In southern Gaza, there were areas the IDF avoided entering or striking due to assessments that hostages were being held there. Hamas exploited this immunity, repeatedly launching attacks from those locations. According to estimates, around 12 soldiers were killed in terror operations originating from an area where only a single hostage was held.
Netanyahu to Rubio:
Netanyahu to Rubio: 'This is a circle of trust and partnership'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Selfie with 'my partner'
Selfie with 'my partner' | Eitan Mor's humorous reaction to abductor's elimination
Captivity survivor Eitan Mor posted a light-hearted Instagram story after learning that his abductor was eliminated.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'
At a ceremony welcoming new Shin Bet Director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's independence in security policy and vowed total victory.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Terrorists who abducted Avinatan Or, Noa Argamani, and Eitan Mor eliminated
The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of eight Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, including those responsible for the abductions at the Supernova Music Festival.
‘She said yes!’
‘She said yes!’ Freed hostage Eliya Cohen fulfills promise to propose
Months after surviving Hamas captivity, Eliya Cohen proposed to his girlfriend Ziv Abud - who fought tirelessly for his release - in an emotional rooftop ceremony in Tel Aviv.
Danon to UN
Danon to UN: 'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'
Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.
IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon
IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.
With song and dance
Captivity survivor Matan Angrest leaves the hospital accompanied by song and dance
Just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest celebrates his discharge from the hosptial, removing the poster with his picture from his parents' car.
Coalition chair reveals:
Coalition chair reveals: Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7
Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation by the opposition'
The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.
‘Keep riding camels’
‘Keep riding camels’: Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will reject any Saudi normalization deal conditioned on a Palestinian state, insisting that sovereignty must remain non-negotiable.
'You have returned home'
Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz
Tamir Adar, who gave his life defending his community during the October 7th attack, was laid to rest in the kibbutz where he was born, raised, and built his family.
Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'
Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejected the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that Israel must
Trump:
Trump: 'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'
In an interview with TIME Magazine, President Trump said any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would cost it US support, while pledging continued peace efforts across the region.
US VP Vance:
US VP Vance: Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'
US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'
Shin Bet chief:
Shin Bet chief: 'Today things are easier, but there are still challenges ahead'
'We serve the entire nation with determination and integrity,' Shin Bet chief David Zini says.
'Ben Gurion's dream'
'Ben Gurion's dream' | Sylvan Adams: The Negev is Israel’s key to future immigration
Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration conference, Sylvan Adams urged Israel to create infrastructure, housing, and jobs to support future waves of immigration.
Lebanon:
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah military compound, precision missile manufacturing site, in Beqaa and in northern Lebanon.
London:
Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic during UK lecture
At City St George’s, University of London, anti-Israel protesters invaded Professor Michael Ben-Gad’s lecture, shouting threats to behead him before being removed by security.
AG orders Netanyahu to increase enforcement of IDF draft
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase enforcement activities against haredi yeshiva students, claiming status quo 'severely harms' equality.
Palestinian incitement:
Palestinian incitement: Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron
IDF troops operating to thwart terror financing and confiscate incitement materials found an Arabic copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto in the 'charity' organization's offices.
Israel's megacorps back immigration initative
Some of the largest companies in Israel have joined together to commit to employing new immigrants in order to promote their integration in Israel.
Watch: Netzach Yehuda soldiers complete march for their berets
Soldiers from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion complete their beret march, dedicating it to comrades who fell in the recent war.
Following yeshiva students' arrests:
Mass prayer rally planned in Jerusalem following arrests of yeshiva students
Rabbi Dov Lando, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, decide to hold mass prayer rally in protest of recent arrests of yeshiva students. 'Public prayer can help.'
Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions
A married yeshiva student from Modi'in Illit who was arrested about a month ago for desertion says there is a spiritual danger in the military prison for draft dodgers.
MK Succot Warns:
MK Succot Warns: IDF to cut defense forces in Judea and Samaria
MK Succot wrote to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to protest what he claimed would be a 30% reduction in IDF forces in the region.
Senior Israeli official:
Senior Israeli official: 'UNRWA will not return to Gaza' despite Hague ruling
Senior Israeli official says allowing UNRWA to operate in Gaza 'out of the question,' expresses hope that the US will see eye-to-eye with Israel.
Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla
Two haredi brothers from Ramla who did not report for IDF service were arrested. A third draft dodger evaded arrest in Be'er Sheva after refusing to open the door for military police.
Experts:
Experts: Azerbaijan’s role in Gaza stabilization force could strengthen Israel
Foreign reports suggest Azerbaijan may join a multinational stabilization force in Gaza. Analysts argue that the Muslim-majority nation is a credible, widely accepted partner whose military and economic experience could serve Israel’s interests.
VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers
J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
IDF considering closing haredi company
IDF considering closure of haredi 'Tomer' company in Givati Brigade, amid low enlistment.
Hamas accuses: Israel to blame for delay in bodies' transfer
Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwan accuses Israel of obstructing recovery of hostages’ bodies, says terror group determined that ceasefire succeed.
Yemen:
Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained in Yemen
Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.
IOC sanctions Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes
International Olympic Committee halts Olympic talks with Indonesia and urges a sports event freeze after Israeli athletes were barred from a gymnastics championship in Jakarta.
