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“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

UN’s worrying forecast

UN’s worrying forecast: Earth on track to break heat record again

The report finds a 91% chance that one of the next five years will be more than 1.5 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial period.

UN’s worrying forecast: Earth on track to break heat record again

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 regions

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection announced that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile fever virus were detected in 3 regional councils.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 regions

Tragedy

Tragedy: Premature baby dies 6 weeks after mother killed in car accident

Hadar Cohen, the premature baby who was born 42 days ago following the serious car accident in which her mother, Tzofia, was killed, died today.

Tragedy: Premature baby dies 6 weeks after mother killed in car accident

Trump: Iran facing 'humanitarian crisis of epic proportions'

US President says Iranian regime is failing to pay large segments of its military while executions continue, amid new US campaign aimed at economically isolating Tehran.

Trump: Iran facing 'humanitarian crisis of epic proportions'

'A clear warning'

'A clear warning' | Watch: IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites in mosques

IDF launches series of strikes targeting five Hamas weapon storage facilities and a launch site inside mosques and alongside humanitarian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

'A clear warning' | Watch: IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites in mosques

Arab recruitment to Israel Police plummets

Official figures show a sharp decline in Arab recruitment to the Israel Police, as ministry officials point to stricter vetting and Hebrew requirements.

Arab recruitment to Israel Police plummets

Northern Jerusalem:

IDF and police evacuate Kafr Aqab UNRWA compound

IDF, Israel Police, and Jerusalem Municipality began evacuating the UNRWA in Kafr Aqab.

IDF and police evacuate Kafr Aqab UNRWA compound

Who is in the crosshairs for the US sanctions on Iran?

Washington is moving to isolate Iran from the global economy, threatening sanctions against entities that continue trading with Tehran.

Who is in the crosshairs for the US sanctions on Iran?

Yeshiva student arrested in late-night military raid

Military Police officers in civilian clothes raided a family home in Haifa late at night and arrested a 22-year-old yeshiva graduate.

Yeshiva student arrested in late-night military raid

Mossad chief backs controversial Bedouin industrial zone

Mossad Director Roman Gofman has thrown his support behind a disputed plan for a 200-dunam industrial zone near Bir Hadaj, arguing that jobs could strengthen security and weaken criminal elements.

Mossad chief backs controversial Bedouin industrial zone

Mystery men spotted emerging from NYC sewer

Three people wearing coveralls and headlamps were caught on video climbing out of a Manhattan sewer at 4 a.m., raising fresh questions about a string of mysterious underground incidents across New York City.

Mystery men spotted emerging from NYC sewer

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made in talks with Iranian leaders

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ was made in Tehran talks on the Iran-US conflict, regional tensions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a settlement.

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made in talks with Iranian leaders

Syria sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison

A Syrian court sentences former grand mufti Ahmed Hassoun to life in prison after convicting him of inciting civil war and intentional killing.

Syria sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison

US offers up to $10 million for information on five senior IRGC commanders

US State Department is offering up to $10 million and possible relocation for information on five senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders.

US offers up to $10 million for information on five senior IRGC commanders

Erdan on Gaza border:

Erdan on Gaza border: Explosive kites are back - time to make Hamas pay a heavy price

Unity Party chairman Gilad Erdan and Col. (res.) Hezi Nechama tour the Gaza border area following the renewed launch of explosive kites, call for a change in policy.

Erdan on Gaza border: Explosive kites are back - time to make Hamas pay a heavy price

After antisemitic remarks

Abdul El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker after antisemitic remarks

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distances his campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s remarks about Jewish Americans spark renewed controversy.

Abdul El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker after antisemitic remarks

Poll:

Poll: Winter’s party sends right-wing bloc to new low

New poll examines a scenario in which Ofer Winter’s party runs independently. In that scenario, the Religious Zionist Party fails to cross the electoral threshold and the right-wing bloc falls to 49 seats.

Poll: Winter’s party sends right-wing bloc to new low

'Another defeat'

Iran vows to withstand new US sanctions, says Washington faces 'another defeat'

Iran's economy minister says Tehran has a two-year plan to counter new US sanctions after Washington announces a sweeping economic campaign.

Iran vows to withstand new US sanctions, says Washington faces 'another defeat'

Trump administration removes Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

The Trump administration removes Syria from the US terror list, easing sanctions and opening the door to investment and reintegration into global markets.

Trump administration removes Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

Israel’s demand: Stop kite terrorism

An urgent Israeli demand was conveyed to the Board of Peace to address the launching of terror kites within three days in order to prevent a major military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s demand: Stop kite terrorism

Operation Economic Outcast

Operation Economic Outcast: Bessent declares 'economic onslaught' on Iran

US Treasury Secretary says new campaign will seek to sever Iran’s financial connections worldwide, warns countries and institutions enabling Tehran that they could be cut off from US dollar system

Operation Economic Outcast: Bessent declares 'economic onslaught' on Iran