In Depth:
In Depth: The leaked documents scandal
Israeli media has been filled over the past weeks with reports about a soldier who leaked classified information. What happened - and what might it mean for Israel's security?
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Diaspora Minister to Pope:
Diaspora Minister to Pope: 'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.
Because of ICC warrants:
Netanyahu won't fly to Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation due to ICC
Israeli PM reportedly to skip events in Poland marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz death camp due to concerns he will be arrested in accordance with the ICC warrants against him.
Street where Lubavitcher Rebbe lived to renamed for him
NY City Council votes to rename one block of President Street in Brooklyn will be renamed "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way."
Can You Hear Me?
Can You Hear Me? Powerful social experiment in New York highlights hostage crisis
Visionary filmmaker Jonathan Dekel created an underground experiment to see if he could make people care about the 100 people who are held hostage underground in Hamas tunnels, 7 of whom are Americans.
Singer Eliezer Botzer killed in accident while on reserve duty
Minister Amichai Eliyahu eulogized Botzer as 'my dear brother' after his unexpected passing Friday morning.
Liberman:
Liberman: 'I'll join coalition if there is universal conscription'
Yisrael Beyteny chairman details his conditions for joining the coalition, says Netanyahu may quietly make agreements on a Palestinian state and catch coalition members off guard.
Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers
Donovan Hall, 34, of Mesa, indicted for making threatening phone calls laced with antisemitic language and sending text messages featuring violent imagery to multiple victims.
Photos:
Photos: IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen
IDF releases photos from the preparation and deployment of Israel Air Force troops ahead of Thursday’s attack in Yemen.
US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network
US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.
Putin:
Putin: Israel is the main beneficiary of the situation in Syria
Russian President refutes claims that Russia's nine-year intervention in Syria was a failure, voices concerns about Israel's military activities in the region following the ousting of Assad.
House rejects GOP stopgap funding bill, shutdown looms
House of Representatives votes down GOP's temporary funding bill which replaced an earlier deal that had been criticized by Trump.
US disagrees with HRW’s genocide accusations against Israel
State Department spokesperson says US disagrees with Human Rights Watch's claims that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip amounted to "acts of genocide".
Drama:
Drama: IDF soldier forced to leave Sri Lanka over potential arrest
Soldier identified by pro-Palestinian Arab organizations in Sri Lanka, ordered by defense establishment to immediately return to Israel over concerns he would be arrested.
Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue
Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.
FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York
The FBI arrested Abdullah Azz al-Din Hassan after he shared his plans with an undercover agent.
The night before the massacre:
The night before the massacre: The partial situational assessment and the failed intel
An investigation into the night of the massacre found that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi did not order a full situational assessment despite understanding that something unusual was happening.
IDF, ISA eliminate Iran-funded Tulkarm Terrorist Network leader
Over the past year, Tarek Doush recruited numerous terrorists, armed and funded by Iran and by Lebanese terror operatives with relations to the Maqdah family, to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israelis.
UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.
Supreme Court to state:
Supreme Court to state: Why no provision for 'sufficient food' for Nukhba terrorists?
Court issues order on petition demanding that security prisoners and terrorists be provided with the same amount as food as other prisoners
Houthi leader:
Houthi leader: 'We are in a state of war and open confrontation with Israel'
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned international airlines not to return to flying to Israel and pledged: 'The Israeli bombing will not deter us from supporting Gaza.'
'Nice shot'
Watch: IDF jets strike targets in Yemen
The IDF released footage of the extensive attack on Houthi targets in Yemen.
For 1st time:
Former Mossad agents to reveal Hezbollah beeper secrets for 1st time on 60 Minutes
Israeli intelligence agents who participated in the operation to trick Hezbollah into purchasing the pagers that exploded in September will reveal new details of the operation in an interview on American media this Sunday.
IDF estimates:
IDF estimates: Iran will attempt to increase terror in Judea and Samaria
IDF Central Command says it was instructed by the political echelon to strengthen the security coordination with the Palestinian Authority and its security forces.
Paraguayan Pres. to Israeli radio:
Paraguayan President: 'I want to raise my voice that we're going to stand next to Israel'
President of Paraguay Santiago Peña spoke about his visit to Israel and his nation's connection to the Jewish state.
How Biden was shielded during his presidency
Wall Street Journal report reveals how Biden's staff shielded him during his presidency, including fewer and shorter meetings with Cabinet members and lawmakers and preventing him from seeing negative news coverage.
Suspected terror attack:
Suspected terror attack: 74-year-old woman severely wounded in stabbing in Jerusalem
The police are investigating a suspected terror attack after a 74-year-old woman was found in severe condition with stab wounds in a home in Jerusalem. The Shin Bet (ISA) is also involved in the investigation.
Guterres:
Guterres: 'Israeli airstrikes are violations of Syria's sovereignty'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Israel to stop striking strategic weapons and military infrastructure in Syria and called on both sides to respect the buffer zone.
Hezbollah artillery cannon, rocket launchers seized in Lebanon
The troops of the 300th Brigade combat team, under the command of the 146th Division, located a weapons storage facility during continued defensive activities to remove threats in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu on Yemen strike:
Netanyahu: 'Houthis are learning and will learn that whoever hurts Israel will pay'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time on Thursday about the airstrike overnight on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Watch: 22 illegal Arab infiltrators arrested in Bnei Brak
Israel Police carry out operation aiming to prevent terror, criminal activity, arresting 27 Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrators.
New research reveals:
New research reveals cognitive potential for individuals with Down syndrome
New findings by Bar-Ilan University researchers and collaborators pave the way for targeted interventions and educational programs to improve quality of life as life expectancy continues to rise.
Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon
The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.
Hamas sources:
Hamas sources: Disagreements remain on two issues critical to prisoner swap deal
'Excellent' progress on ceasefire negotiations, only two key issues remain, Hamas sources tell Lebanon's Al-Akhbar.
Torah Scroll Inauguration for ZAKA's bereavement support unit
A poignant Torah scroll dedication event took place in Petah Tikva for ZAKA's bereavement support service. The scroll was dedicated with the participation of the Health Minister and in honor of the late Zohar family.
Israel denounces Human Rights Watch report on Gaza water supply
The Foreign Ministry spokesman has published a rebuttal of several claims made by a recent report claiming that Israel is depriving Gazans of water.
Search operation for unsolved cases in Meron region
A special search operation was held in northern Israel to locate five missing persons who have disappeared over the last five years.
'Am Israel chai'
Watch: John Kirby emotionally recites prayer for the hostages
White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby dons kippah before reciting the prayer for the hostages at the Israeli embassy.
Blinken meets Marco Rubio, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State
State Department says the meeting between Blinken and Rubio was good, constructive, and substantive: We continue to stand ready to help support a seamless transition.
Syrian rebel leader:
Syrian rebel leader: Syria is no longer a threat to the West, lift the sanctions
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and de facto leader of Syria, says the country is exhausted by the ongoing war and is no longer a threat to its neighbors or to the West.
