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Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin put under 'special watch' in prison

Authorities did not say if Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin, had harmed himself or threatened to do so after his arrest.

Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin put under 'special watch' in prison

Honenu:

Attempted lynching in Umm al-Fahm reaches court

Honenu files lawsuit against four Arabs who attacked three Jews who served as observers in the 2019 elections.

Attempted lynching in Umm al-Fahm reaches court

Reserve soldier shocked

Reserve soldier shocked: IDF vouchers for a restaurant with a fake Kashrut Certificate

The reservist turned to the Chotam organization, which demanded that Defense Minister Israel Katz address the issue and ensure that benefits for reservists are provided only at kosher restaurants.

Reserve soldier shocked: IDF vouchers for a restaurant with a fake Kashrut Certificate

Antisemitism in Venice:

Jewish tourists in Venice attacked by migrants

Ten attackers surrounded the tourists, shouting 'Free Palestine,' one set a Rottweiler on them, and another slapped one; three arrested.

Jewish tourists in Venice attacked by migrants

Olmert to Al Jazeera

Olmert to Al Jazeera: 'Israeli officials need to be tried after Qatar strike'

Former PM and convicited felon strongly criticizes the strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha, says he is sorry for the death of Khalil Al-Hayya's son.

Olmert to Al Jazeera: 'Israeli officials need to be tried after Qatar strike'

After antisemitic cancellation

Belgian PM backs Israeli conductor after antisemitic cancellation

Belgian PM Bart De Wever attends a German orchestra's concert to support its Israeli conductor, Lahav Shani, after a Belgian festival disinvited them over Gaza war concerns.

Belgian PM backs Israeli conductor after antisemitic cancellation

Former IDF Spokesperson:

Former IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz: Settlement brings quiet

Former IDF Personnel Directorate head and IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz calls for Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip: "It brings more security than it requires."

Former IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz: Settlement brings quiet

Golders Green vandalism:

Suspect in Golders Green vandalism charged with religious harassment

Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces hate crime charges for series of attacks on London synagogues and homes. The suspect is remanded to court.

Suspect in Golders Green vandalism charged with religious harassment

Rubio:

Rubio: Trump wants Hamas defeated, all hostages home all at once

Speaking to reporters before Israel visit, Secretary of State says the US wants Hamas defeated, all 48 hostages freed now, and a plan for Gaza's future.

Rubio: Trump wants Hamas defeated, all hostages home all at once

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israeli troops search for weapons in Daraa

Syrian media claims IDF troops raided villages in Syria's Daraa province, searching for weapons. The reports claim 18 military vehicles entered Sisyon and Jamla. Israel has not commented.

Reports in Syria: Israeli troops search for weapons in Daraa

Ruckus outside Likud Rosh Hashanah toast

Hundreds of left-wing activists demonstrate outside Likud party Rosh Hashanah event in Petah Tikva.

Ruckus outside Likud Rosh Hashanah toast

Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will be visiting Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, including a shared trip to the Western Wall.

Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday

Investigation Reveals:

Investigation Reveals: Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

An Air Force attack helicopter identified a convoy of Hamas pickup trucks about four hours after the start of the October 7th massacre, but did not open fire.

Investigation Reveals: Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

Newly-released footage:

Newly-released footage: Sasha Troufanov led to Gaza injured, surrounded by terrorists

Footage shows Sasha Troufanov, released from Hamas captivity, during the October 7 massacre, as he was led, injured, towards Gaza, surrounded by terrorists.

Newly-released footage: Sasha Troufanov led to Gaza injured, surrounded by terrorists

Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson

Police arrest individual suspected of involvement in arson during leftist protest in Jerusalem.

Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks for first time

Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, gave her first public address since Charlie was assassinated. "My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. He showed the ultimate and true covenantal love," she wept.

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks for first time

Chilling:

Chilling: Charlie Kirk's widow bids her husband a final farewell

Erika Kirk shares footage on social media, showing her saying a final goodbye to her husband Charlie, has he lies in his open coffin. Watch.

Chilling: Charlie Kirk's widow bids her husband a final farewell

Millions rush for shelter overnight

Residents of central Israel awakened early Saturday morning to sirens warning of incoming Houthi missile, no injuries reported.

Millions rush for shelter overnight

Under heavy security:

Heavily secured due to rising antisemitism: First Selichot prayers held in Australia

Hundreds gather in main synagogue in Sydney, Australia, reciting the first Selichot prayers of the year with local rabbis, with Rabbi Menachem Feldman serving as cantor. Watch.

Heavily secured due to rising antisemitism: First Selichot prayers held in Australia

IDF strikes terror tower in Gaza City

'The Burj al-Nur terror tower was brought down, IDF continuing to pave the way for ground maneuvers until Hamas is defeated and all hostages are released,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says.

IDF strikes terror tower in Gaza City

Report:

Report: Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar

Israel used jet fighters to launch ballistic missiles into space over Saudi Arabia in its strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Report: Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar

Over flag dispute

Israeli chess players withdraw from Spain tournament over flag dispute

Seven Israeli chess players withdraw from a Spanish tournament after organizers bar them from competing under their national flag.

Israeli chess players withdraw from Spain tournament over flag dispute

Report:

Report: Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.

Report: Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar

Hostages’ families and captivity survivors meet with Rubio, urge action

Hostage families and captivity survivors meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to prioritize a negotiated deal for the safe return of 48 hostages held in Gaza for 707 days.

Hostages’ families and captivity survivors meet with Rubio, urge action

London:

London: Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of antisemitic attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in London. The arrest follows a joint effort between police and Shomrim North West London.

London: Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green

Toddler left in car for 3 hours dies:

Toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours, dies

MDA paramedics performed CPR and evacuated a toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours to Soroka Hospital in critical condition, where she was later pronounced dead.

Toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours, dies

Israeli Air Force intercepted 10 UAVs launched from Yemen in past week

IDF reports 'Clear, direct hit, target down': The Israeli Air Force intercepted ten UAVs launched from Yemen in the past week

Israeli Air Force intercepted 10 UAVs launched from Yemen in past week

US Sec. of State to visit Israel/UK to discuss security, hostages, and global cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel and the UK to reaffirm support for Israeli security and discuss global challenges.

US Sec. of State to visit Israel/UK to discuss security, hostages, and global cooperation

Two residents of Tiberias, driving a white Skoda, are charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.

Two residents of Tiberias, driving a white Skoda, are charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Trump:

Trump: 'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody

US President Donald Trump revealed that, 'with a high degree of certainty,' the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was arrested.

Trump: 'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody

Donald Trump:

Trump: 'We've got 67 hostages back without paying any money'

President Donald Trump said 67 hostages were freed without ransom, contrasting his approach with Biden’s, 'Biden would pay $6 billion for 5 hostages ... I told Hamas, 'We want our hostages back,''

Trump: 'We've got 67 hostages back without paying any money'

Boy who went missing in Tzfat found in Jerusalem

Young boy from Tzfat found at Western Wall in Jerusalem after Northern District police conduct extensive searches throughout the night.

Boy who went missing in Tzfat found in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Hills:

Two wounded in stabbing attack at hotel in Jerusalem Hills

Israeli Arab terrorist from Jerusalem stabbed two individuals in the hotel dining room before being neutralized by an off-duty police officer.

Two wounded in stabbing attack at hotel in Jerusalem Hills

Jerusalem Shield:

Jerusalem Shield: IDF arrests terror suspects and confiscates weapons

IDF forces launch Operation Jerusalem Shield in the Binyamin area, arresting over 40 terror suspects, demolishing terrorist homes, and seizing weapons and funds across Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem Shield: IDF arrests terror suspects and confiscates weapons

Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk

Minister of National Security's son speaks about his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist who was murdered in the US, 'A great lover of Israel and a brave man whose influence will be missed by the entire world.'

Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk

Emily Damari

Emily Damari: 'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'

Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.

Emily Damari: 'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'

Online threats against Israelis

Online threats against Israelis: Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack

Israeli actors received emails posing as a casting call for a new film by a well-known director about Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7, followed by threats.

Online threats against Israelis: Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack

Kiryat Gat

Baby in critical condition after nearly drowning in bathtub in Kiryat Gat

The year-and-a-half-old baby girl was treated by MDA teams and evacuated while sedated and ventilated to Barzilai Hospital. "She suffered significant difficulty breathing"

Baby in critical condition after nearly drowning in bathtub in Kiryat Gat

Against ignorance, for Israel

Against ignorance, for Israel: Watch Charlie Kirk fight on the frontlines of advocacy

Charlie Kirk would stand with a microphone in front of students, allowing them to ask any question and present any claim, including on Israel. He responded with calm and simplicity.

Against ignorance, for Israel: Watch Charlie Kirk fight on the frontlines of advocacy

Smotrich orders

Smotrich orders: 900 million shekels from PA - for terror victims

Immediately upon his return from a visit to India, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the seizure and offset of frozen Palestinian Authority funds, directing them to compensation for the families of terror victims.

Smotrich orders: 900 million shekels from PA - for terror victims