'Policy remains unchanged'
US envoy walks back Golan remarks: Trump's policy remains unchanged
US envoy Tom Barrack walks back remarks that Israel “still" occupies the Golan Heights, stressing that Trump's 2019 recognition remains US policy.
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Watch: Muay Thai and kickboxing fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon gets married
Muay Thai and kickboxing fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon marries Oren Levy in Hadera.
YouTube prices jump in Israel as Google hikes subscription fees
Israeli YouTube users are about to pay more, with Premium subscriptions rising by roughly 25% and YouTube Music also getting a price increase.
Kushner's extraordinary warning to Hamas
Jared Kushner reportedly met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo after US intelligence indicated that some Hamas officials were planning to violate commitments to disarm.
New poll shakes up race as Netanyahu bloc falls further behind
A new poll puts Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Likud, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc leads the right by six seats - and a new political contender could widen the gap.
Report: Mossad chief meets with Syrian Foreign Minister
A rare meeting was held between Mossad Director Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in an effort to ease tensions and prevent a security escalation.
Shocking footage
Shocking footage: Mafia leader shot dead at gas station near Caesarea
A known criminal, approximately 45 years old, was shot at a gas station near Caesarea and critically wounded. He later died of his wounds. Police have opened an investigation.
Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed
Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.
After hours-long manhunt
After hours-long manhunt: Terrorist who stabbed Israeli in Jordan Valley captured
The 16-year-old terrorist who stabbed and moderately wounded Elhcanan Hanania was captured following an IDF manhunt in the village of al-Auja, where he carried out the attack.
Terrorist tries to grab soldier’s weapon
.An attempted attack at Rimonim Junction ended with the terrorist being neutralized by a soldier, with no casualties.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip
Prime Minister addresses the developing threat of explosive drones on the southern front in a special video. “I have instructed that everything be done against these deadly devices."
Elections Committee chairman:
Elections Committee chairman: Shas must remove video portraying religious soldier
Central orders Shas and Aryeh Deri to remove a video portraying a religious soldier. The decision followed a petition by Eisenkot’s party.
Despite lack of trust
Syrian FM: Talks with Israel expected to resume soon despite lack of trust
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel may resume soon, as Damascus seeks a security deal and an end to Israeli strikes.
After airport strike chaos
After airport strike chaos, Airports Authority targets union chairman
Two days after chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, the Airports Authority moves against union chairman Pinchas Idan and seeks review of his term extension.
Threatened in a taxi because she was wearing a Star of David: 'He shouted 'Allahu Akbar''
A Jewish woman claims that a taxi driver in Warsaw began yelling at her, pulled out a Quran and yelled 'Allahu Akbar,' after noticing the Star of David she wore around her neck.
One moderately wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho
Initial reports of a stabbing incident near Al Auja, north of Jericho. One individual was reported to be moderately wounded. Security and emergency medical teams have deployed to the scene.
Going ape: Ramat Gan orangutan caught puffing on a cigarette
A cigarette-smoking orangutan at Ramat Gan Safari has gone viral.
Shas soldier video sparks online uproar | 'Until yesterday they fought for an exemption'
A Shas campaign video showing one son serving in the IDF and another studying in yeshiva sparks sharp online reactions, with users pointing to the party’s push for haredi draft exemptions.
Iran executes protest detainee accused of ‘operational actions’ for Israel
Iran executes Majid Adineh, arrested during January protests and sentenced to death on charges including alleged actions in favor of Israel and the US.
Concern in Israel:
Concern in Israel: Hamas is pressuring the mediators
Hamas is pressuring mediators to issue a statement against Israel. Security forces express concern over kites sent toward the Gaza border.
Israel's secret channel to quell the tensions with Turkey
Israeli defense official says Israel does not seek conflict with Turkey but will act to prevent Turkish military systems in Syria from threatening Israel.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns:
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns: 'Stay away from the Yanuka'
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu criticizes the Yanuka and the enthusiasm surrounding him, arguing that he is unlike the Baba Sali and other righteous figures he knew.
Toronto man charged after alleged break-in at synagogue
Toronto man charged after allegedly breaking into a North York synagogue and stealing religious items. Police later recovered the items.
Iran warns US allies:
Iran warns US allies: 'Do not join' Trump's economic war
Iran warns countries against joining Trump's economic campaign, threatening confrontation and saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
Israel concerned over military escalation with Turkey
Israel’s defense establishment is closely monitoring the public exchange of threats between Jerusalem and Ankara, warning that tensions could undermine the IDF’s freedom of action in Syria.
Report:
Report: Iran-linked hackers shut down UK power plant
The Telegraph reports that Iran-linked hackers shut down a small British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyberattack.
Tens of thousands at Selichot
Tens of thousands at Western Wall Selichot as hostage survivors join prayer
Tens of thousands attend Selichot service at the Western Wall, joined by hostage survivors who recite a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return.
Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north
Following an Air Force investigation into the October 7 massacre, Squadron 190 has relocated north as the IDF seeks faster response times and greater readiness along Israel’s northern border.
“Loser with a low I.Q."
“Loser with a low I.Q.:" Trump opens new front against Tucker Carlson
US President Donald Trump has opened a new front against conservative media personality Tucker Carlson and former members of Congress Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie.
Firefighting crews battle blaze at vehicle lot in Kiryat Arba
Firefighting crews, together with the IDF, are operating at the scene. Police have blocked access routes. Heavy engineering equipment was brought into the flames to isolate vehicles that have not yet burned.
Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of using antisemitic tropes
Paramount Pictures accuses Hulk actor of using antisemitic tropes after he attacks the Ellison family and Israel in a rant against the planned merger with Warner Brothers.
Airport union chief warns Ben Gurion chaos could return
Ben Gurion Airport could face renewed disruptions as Israel Airports Authority union chairman Pinchas Idan refuses to guarantee the crisis is over and blames management for the airport’s manpower shortage.
Four kites found near Gaza border
At least seven kites have been found in the Gaza border area since October 7. The IDF has not yet determined that they originated in the Gaza Strip, but regional councils are demanding a real-time response.
Unusual statement by Defense Minister over Shabbat
Defense Minister claims Israel warned the Syrian regime in advance against an attempt to allow Turkey to establish a presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase.
Liberman outlines his path to victory
Liberman says the opposition must shift five to six seats away from the coalition, increase voter turnout and allow each party to maximize its electoral strength.
UK bank attack
Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences over UK bank attack
Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing £200,000 in damage at a Barclays branch will not receive terrorist sentences.
Sword attack at Swedish school leaves one dead, three injured
Sword attack at a school in central Sweden leaves one dead and at least three wounded. Suspect arrested.
Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat wins third European title in floor exercise
Israel's Artem Dolgopyat wins his third European title in floor exercise, adding another gold to an Olympic and World Championship medal-filled career.
US on E1 tender:
US responds to Israel's E1 tender: 'We do not support' Judea and Samaria annexation
The US says it opposes Israeli annexation as Israel advances a 1,234-home tender in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.
IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line
IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.
