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Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President announces a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and a 2,000-person prisoner exchange.

Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Rubio:

Rubio: US expects to receive Iranian answer to offer today

Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran against controlling international waterways as Washington awaits Tehran’s response on negotiations.

Rubio: US expects to receive Iranian answer to offer today

Koum Family Foundation awards Shaare Zedek Medical Center unprecedented $200 million

This landmark gift will fund the construction of a cutting-edge Medical Tower and marks the beginning of a new era for the hospital, which will be renamed Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Koum Family Foundation awards Shaare Zedek Medical Center unprecedented $200 million

Muslim country commemorates Jewish soldier, who left his tank to evacuate his comrades

Azerbaijan, a Muslim country, yesterday commemorated Albert Agarunov, the Jewish soldier who became a national hero and a symbol of unity between Jews and Azerbaijanis.

Muslim country commemorates Jewish soldier, who left his tank to evacuate his comrades

Five missiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel

Two days after the elimination of the commander of the Radwan force, Hezbollah rockets trigger sirens in coastal communities in Israel's north.

Five missiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel

Following strikes:

Following strikes: Iranian FM warns US pressure will not break Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi accuses the US of undermining diplomacy after strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, claims missile arsenal at 120% since the beginning of the campaign.

Following strikes: Iranian FM warns US pressure will not break Tehran

Smotrich to Gafni: We don't need your approval

Smotrich defended Minister Ofir Sofer after Gafni’s criticism, urging haredim not studying Torah to enlist in the IDF.

Smotrich to Gafni: We don't need your approval

Nahariya:

Nahariya: UAV found on roof of school building

Police and fire services evacuated students and staff after a UAV was discovered on the roof of a school in Nahariya. Bomb disposal experts diffused the explosive device.

Nahariya: UAV found on roof of school building

Lebanon

Lebanon: 3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

Lebanon: 3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

This Shall Not Stand:

This Shall Not Stand: Forest Hills community to hold mass rally against antisemitism

More than 1,000 residents are expected to gather at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills on Sunday for “This Shall Not Stand," a community rally aimed at combating antisemitism and mobilizing long-term action.

This Shall Not Stand: Forest Hills community to hold mass rally against antisemitism

Watch

Watch: 8 terror tunnels demolished in eastern Rafah

Negev Brigade soldiers destroyed terror tunnels with a total length of 2.5 kilometers, including a strategic tunnel where terrorists were eliminated.

Watch: 8 terror tunnels demolished in eastern Rafah

Terror in London

Man shouts at Jewish passengers, “You should all go to the gas chambers"

The suspect shouted "It's a shame Hitler didn't kill you" and "You should all go to the gas chambers," while also threatening to kill Jewish children and claiming to have a knife.

Man shouts at Jewish passengers, “You should all go to the gas chambers"

Recruiting before military service

Recruiting before military service: Soldiers arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Four young Israelis, including three active-duty soldiers, were arrested on suspicion of being recruited by Iranian intelligence and carrying out sensitive missions on its behalf.

Recruiting before military service: Soldiers arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Investigation concluded

Investigation concluded: 19 teenagers to be charged in over murder of Yamano Zalka

The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.

Investigation concluded: 19 teenagers to be charged in over murder of Yamano Zalka

Poll: The alliance that should worry Likud

According to new polling data, a joint run by Avigdor Liberman and Gadi Eisenkot - with Eisenkot leading the list - could give the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 Knesset seats.

Poll: The alliance that should worry Likud

Unusual incident

Unusual incident | Live shots over heads of Jewish protesters at Git Junction

During a demonstration against the evacuation of outposts, an IDF soldier opened fire in the air to disperse the protesters.

Unusual incident | Live shots over heads of Jewish protesters at Git Junction

Irish athletes and celebrities:

Irish athletes and celebrities demand boycott of soccer match against Israel

Irish sports stars and celebrities urge a boycott of the UEFA Nations League match against Israel.

Irish athletes and celebrities demand boycott of soccer match against Israel

Texas victory

Texas victory: Judge orders CAIR to reveal foreign donors, Gaza travel records

Federal judge orders CAIR to release donor lists and travel data in a Texas terror-link probe.

Texas victory: Judge orders CAIR to reveal foreign donors, Gaza travel records

Report:

Report: Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges and drone schools for training

Kan 11 News reports that Hamas is using Turkish shooting ranges and drone schools to train for future conflicts with Israel.

Report: Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges and drone schools for training

Third arrest made in attempted arson at north London synagogue

Police arrest a third suspect after an arson attempt at the Finchley Reform Synagogue in London.

Third arrest made in attempted arson at north London synagogue

Netanyahu urged to halt aid to Gaza

The Gvura Forum, representing over 300 bereaved families, sends blistering letter to the Prime Minister demanding an immediate halt to the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu urged to halt aid to Gaza

California:

Anti-Israel activist pleads guilty in fatal attack on Jewish demonstrator in California

Former professor pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler during a protest north of Los Angeles in November of 2023.

Anti-Israel activist pleads guilty in fatal attack on Jewish demonstrator in California

Trump: Ceasefire still on

US hits Iranian ports after naval attack on destroyers, Trump: Ceasefire still on

US destroyers repel Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces retaliate on port bases. Iran claims US violated the ceasefire, but Trump says it is still in effect.

US hits Iranian ports after naval attack on destroyers, Trump: Ceasefire still on

Election Committee dismisses Likud petition against Bennett

Central Elections Committee chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejects a petition filed by Likud against Naftali Bennett regarding the use of a photo featuring former Deputy Police Commissioner Ami Eshed in uniform.

Election Committee dismisses Likud petition against Bennett

Emirati attack?

Emirati attack? Reports in Iran of mysterious explosions in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island

Iranian media report explosions and exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz, with claims pointing to possible UAE involvement.

Emirati attack? Reports in Iran of mysterious explosions in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island

The bride was 16: Footage released from police raid in Yavne’el

The police have released footage from a raid on a 16-year-old minor's wedding. Despite the family's claims that it was an engagement, the officers located a ketubah, a ring, and a decorated vehicle.

The bride was 16: Footage released from police raid in Yavne’el

New poll predicts strong win for Netanyahu bloc

A Channel 14 poll projects 65 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc, while a separate Channel 12 survey shows a tight race with the opposition.

New poll predicts strong win for Netanyahu bloc

Boulder firebomb attacker sentenced to life without parole

Mohamed Soliman sentenced to life without parole for deadly firebomb attack on Boulder rally supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Boulder firebomb attacker sentenced to life without parole

The Council of Europe's warning

Representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe participated in a special event to mark 'Liberation and Rescue Day.'

The Council of Europe's warning

Herzog meets Costa Rica’s Jewish community during official visit

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders and students in Costa Rica, praising the community’s vitality and historic support for Israel.

Herzog meets Costa Rica’s Jewish community during official visit

The viral confrontation between Eyal Waldman and a protester from Gaza

Dozens of protesters besieged the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale. High-tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman tried to talk to a protester from Gaza and was met with aggression.

The viral confrontation between Eyal Waldman and a protester from Gaza

CIA report: Iran can withstand US blockade for months

A CIA assessment says Iran could withstand the US naval blockade for months while retaining much of its missile arsenal despite ongoing strikes.

CIA report: Iran can withstand US blockade for months

After Katz’s signature

After Katz’s signature: Tally Gotliv prepares for immunity battle in the Knesset

The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.

After Katz’s signature: Tally Gotliv prepares for immunity battle in the Knesset

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister sanctioned over Iran oil operation

The US imposed sanctions on Iraqi officials and companies accused of diverting oil revenues to Iran and Tehran-backed terrorist groups.

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister sanctioned over Iran oil operation

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorist who abducted Mia Schem eliminated

Ibrahim Abu Tzakar, a Hamas terrorist who operated as a paramedic and abducted Mia Schem from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, was eliminated in Gaza.

IDF confirms: Terrorist who abducted Mia Schem eliminated

Attorneys of soldier who shot armed citizen claim 'injustice'

Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.

Attorneys of soldier who shot armed citizen claim 'injustice'

Watch:

Watch: IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

Watch: IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Haredi draft crisis: Porush calls for US pressure on Israel

MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'

Haredi draft crisis: Porush calls for US pressure on Israel

Border Police Undercover Unit arrests PA policeman & ISIS operative who planned attacks

Undercover Border Police forces operating in Judea and Samaria arrested three wanted suspects this week who were allegedly planning imminent terrorist attacks.

Border Police Undercover Unit arrests PA policeman & ISIS operative who planned attacks

Events cancelled:

Events cancelled: Northern Israel on high alert after Beirut elimination

Nahariya cancels mass events as security forces ask to avoid large gatherings in anticipation of Hezbollah retribution after strike that killed Radwan Force commander.

Events cancelled: Northern Israel on high alert after Beirut elimination