Draft Law likely to pass in November
MK Boaz Bismuth submits proposal for Draft Law to legal adviser; proposal includes personal sanctions but without controversial additions.
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Warner Bros. rejects boycott of Israeli film institutions
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects call to boycott Israeli film institutions, citing anti-discrimination policy.
Murdered hostage's son:
Murdered hostage's son: If I have a son one day, I’ll name him after you
Eitan Levy, 53, who was murdered near Mefalsim Junction during the October 7 massacre and whose body was held by Hamas for nearly two years, is laid to rest. His only son, Shahar, delivers a heartfelt eulogy.
'Wrong decision'
Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans: Wrong decision
UK leaders and Jewish groups condemn the decision to ban Israeli soccer fans as antisemitic and shameful.
Touching moment:
Touching moment: Hanan Ben Ari sings with captivity survivors
Hanan Ben Ari visits Sheba Hospital with his guitar, sings alongside captivity survivors freed by Hamas this week.
Yosef-Chaim’s testimony:
Yosef-Chaim’s harrowing testimony: I was one second away from a bullet to the head
Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.
Poll: Likud strengthens to 27 seats
Channel 12 News poll shows gains for both Likud and “Bennett 2026,” each rising by three seats, while Yisrael Beytenu sees a slight decline.
John Bolton indicted over classified docs
John Bolton, former Trump adviser, indicted for mishandling classified info. He’s expected to surrender Friday in Maryland.
Mamdani vows to 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu
Socialist frontrunner for NYC mayor reiterates vow to arrest Israel's Prime Minister should Netanyahu enter New York during his tenure.
IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.
Freed hostage
Freed hostage Rom Braslavsky: People need to understand and know that we are Jews
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavsky shared in the hospital about his strengthening faith and sense of pride in being Jewish after the years of captivity in Gaza.
'Only now am I free'
Emily Damari's moving reunion with the Berman twins: 'Only now am I free'
Captivity survivor Emily Damari recounts her reunion with Gali and Ziv Berman.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Houthi Chief of Staff eliminated in Israeli strike
The Houthis have confirmed that their Military Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, who was wounded in an Israeli airstrike, succumbed to his wounds.
Trump
Trump: If Hamas keeps killing people, we'll have no choice but to go in & kill them
US President warns on Truth Social that the killing of people in Gaza by Hamas is not part of the deal, could leave no choice but to "go in and kill them."
Putin congratulates Trump for Gaza peace deal
US, Russian Presidents speak by phone. 'I actually believe that the success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine,' Trump says.
Citing safety risks
UK police block Israeli fans from Europa League game citing safety risks
Local authorities in Birmingham have barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing public safety and protest concerns.
Sa'ar
Sa'ar: 'We know for certain Hamas can release more hostages'
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.
Chief of Staff to 10/7 heroes
Chief of Staff to 10/7 heroes: 'You are the generation of victory'
The IDF Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, spoke with soldiers and commanders who fought in the battles on October 7 and told them, "From the brokenness and loss, your stories of heroism emerged, inspiring stories that prove there is hope. You are the generation of victory."
Watch: Jews dance with the Torah in Tehran
Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows hundreds of worshipers at the Yosef Abad Synagogue in Tehran marking the end of the holiday season with 'Second Hakafot'.
Segev Kalfon's dream in captivity
Segev Kalfon's dream in captivity: To shout 'Shema Yisrael' during his release
Captive survivor Segev Kalfon watched Ohad Ben Ami being released from captivity and imagined how he would shout the Shema prayer if he was released in the same manner.
After 2 years in captivity
After 2 years in captivity: A heartfelt welcome for Eitan Horn's return home
Many residents of Kfar Saba came to the street where Eitan lives with his mother, Ruthie Strom, and welcomed him with balloons, flags, signs and warm greetings.
Bill to fast-track trials of October 7 terrorists to be advanced in Knesset
Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MKs Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky will advance a bill to accelerate trials of Nukhba terrorists behind the October 7th Massacre.
Draft law to be formulated in coming days
MK Boaz Bismuth said that based on the document a draft law will be formulated in the coming days to guide the committee in the ongoing legislative process to regulate the haredi draft.
Deputy FM:
Deputy FM: Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza
Deputy Foreign Minister MK Sharren Haskel delivered a speech today in Berlin at a special ELNET conference marking five years since the signing of the Abraham Accords and called for educational reform in Gaza.
'Sorry my firstborn son'
'Sorry, my firstborn son': IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi laid to rest
Family members delivered emotional eulogies at the Kfar Saba Cemetery as IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi was laid to rest following the return of his body from Gaza.
Route 443 Assassination:
Route 443 Assassination: Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby
An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.
Marking one year since Sinwar's elimination, IDF publishes new photo
New photo shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's body in rubble, as IDF commanders stand over him.
Son of Ramot terror victim named after murdered father
Widow of Ramot Junction terror attack victim Yisrael Matsner holds circumcision ceremony for newborn son, naming him after his murdered father.
Man arrested in Seattle over alleged attack on elderly Jewish man
A man was arrested last Monday in Seattle, US, on suspicion of a hate crime after allegedly attacking a 71-year-old Jewish man. Police are investigating the case as a hate crime.
Arab indicted for passing sensitive information to Iran during June operation
Ahmad Shehab indicted for contacting Iranian agent, providing sensitive information about Israeli missile strikes during Operation Rising Lion in exchange for payment.
Bar's Faith and the tzitzit from captivity
Julie, the mother of released hostage Bar Kuperstein, spoke about the hunger, the abuse and the physical and mental pain her son endured during his captivity.
Woman murdered in Tel Aviv public park identified
Shirley Yehuda, a mother of three from Tel Aviv, is the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death and whose body was set on fire earlier this week.
ISA official to be charged with leaking secret documents
ISA reservist informed that he may face charges in a criminal suit on suspicion of handing secret information to journalists.
President Herzog: 'We will never forget their sacrifice'
Speaking at memorial ceremony for victims of October 7 massacre and those who fell in the war since, Israel's President Isaac Herzog reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Israel's fallen soldiers and bereaved families, honoring their courage and sacrifice.
Rare medal to be awarded to heroes of the Swords of Iron war
During a memorial ceremony for the October 7th massacre, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he would award the Medal of Valor to select units - a medal last awarded in 1975.
Live from Mount Herzl:
Live from Mount Herzl: Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas
Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the 'Swords of Iron' war against Hamas in Gaza begins at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by Israel's heads of state and the heads of the security establishment.
Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz
Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.
Cleared for publication:
Bodies of Inbar Hayman, Muhammad al-Atrash identified
The two bodies returned to Israel by Hamas are those of hostages Inbar Hayman and Sgt Maj. Muhammad al-Atrash, forensics institute says.
Rabbi Moshe Hauer passes away
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away of a reported heart attack during the holiday of Shmini Atzeret.
Tunisia campaign seeks to criminalize normalization with Israel
On the second anniversary of October 7, Tunisian activists launch a campaign to criminalize normalization with Israel.
