One dead after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva
One dead, one moderately injured, after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva; police investigating.
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'Served his head to Israel'
'Served his head to Israel' | Hezbollah Propagandist's family blames spies for elimination
A family member of eliminated Hezbollah Spokesperson Mohammed Afif was recorded blaming spies serving Israel for his demise.
New tally:
New tally: Record 101 foreigners executed in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed 101 foreign nationals in 2024, according to an AFP tally, a figure which nearly triples the 34 foreign executions recorded in both 2023 and 2022.
Amsterdam pogrom
Dutch police investigating 45 individuals in connection with Amsterdam pogrom
Dutch police chief says the investigation is focused on "all crimes committed in the run-up to the game and in its aftermath".
Before it crossed into Israel
IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area before it crossed into Israeli territory
Sirens sounded in Eilat following a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft. IDF confirms the IAF intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. One interceptor falls, no injuries reported.
Pope Francis:
Pope Francis: Investigate if Israel’s actions in Gaza meet criteria for genocide
Excerpts from book to be released Tuesday reveal that Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into whether Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide.
Arab diplomat confirms:
Arab diplomat confirms: Senior Hamas members left Qatar for Turkey
Arab diplomat tells The Times of Israel that senior members of Hamas’ overseas leadership recently relocated from Qatar to Turkey.
Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran
The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.
Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons
US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief
IDF, Hezbollah confirm that the group's Media Relations Officer Mohammed Afif was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.
'Positive response'
Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal: The response was positive
Lebanese LBCI channel reports that Lebanon responded positively to the US proposal for a ceasefire ahead of envoy Amos Hochstein's arrival in the region on Tuesday.
Joy mixed with sorrow:
Joy mixed with sorrow: Brother born to Moishe Kleinerman
Two and a half years after Moishe Kleinerman mysteriously disappeared, his mother Gitty gave birth to a son. 'The family hopes that the new baby will get to see Moishe healthy and safe back at home.'
Great-grandmother eulogizes:
Great-grandmother eulogizes in tears: 'The worst punishment is to bury a great-grandson'
Great-grandmother of Idan Kenan, who fell in Gaza, eulogizes her eldest great-grandson in tears, 'I am 88. You should be burying me.'
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: IDF soldier and officer fell in battle in northern Gaza Strip
Captain Yogev Pazy, aged 22 from Giv'ot Bar, and Staff Sergeant Noam Eitan, aged 21, from Hadera, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.
Watch:
Watch: Followers mark 30 years since Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's passing
Followers of composer and religious leader Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach gathered by his grave in Jerusalem to mark 30 years since his passing.
Report:
Report: Details from draft ceasefire proposal with Lebanon emerge
The proposal includes a full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied areas, the deployment of 5,000 Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon, and granting exclusive military authority in the area to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Rabbi Mazuz to Diaspora Jews:
Rabbi Mazuz calls on Diaspora Jews: 'It is forbidden to live in Europe'
Following the wave of antisemitism in Europe, Rabbi Meir Mazuz, dean of the Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva, called on Jews living in Europe to immigrate to Israel.
Flares on PM's house
Flares on Netanyahu's house | Shin Bet Director: 'Dangerous escalation'
Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.
Most ancient synagogue in the world uncovered
Historical findings discovered in the ancient city of Phanagoria include an ark, a podium for reading the Torah, and seven-branched candlesticks.
Month before elimination:
Hezbollah propaganda chief stops press conference in middle 1 month before his elimination
Mohammad Afif, the Hezbollah Media Relations Officer who was reportedly eliminated in an airstrike in Lebanon today, was forced to cut short a press conference last month after warnings from the IDF spokesman in Arabic that the IAF was about to attack with force in Dahieh in Beirut.
Jewish man attacked by Arabs in Be'er Sheva
A young Jewish man was brutally attacked by Arabs in Be'er Sheva after he "dared" to look at a Bedouin who was following a Jewish girl.
Fail:
Fail: Anti-Israel activist shocked that Krav Maga is Israeli
A young anti-Israel American shared how she signed up for a self-defense course and the shock after discovering Krav Maga was an Israeli method.
IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut
IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah command centers and additional terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area, a key Hezbollah terrorist stronghold in Beirut.
High-profile Israeli and Zionist social media accounts disabled
As of Saturday morning, multiple high profile Israeli and Zionist Instagram accounts have been disabled, including Duvdevan Israel, Duvdevan US, Betar US and Betar International.
6 Years Later:
6 Years Later: Heads of premilitary academy convicted of negligent manslaughter
Yuval Kahan and Aviv Bar-David, heads of the Bnei Zion Academy, were convicted of ten counts of negligent manslaughter for a school hike gone wrong.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli missile brings down an 8-story building
A camera captured the moment the IDF bombed a large building in Beirut.
Drone that infiltrated from east shot down over central Israel
A hostile UAV that was launched from Iraq and infiltrated Israeli territory from the east was shot down near Yavne in central Israel Sunday morning.
IDF may return civilians to northern Israel soon
The IDF intends to begin withdrawing from the northern border area soon: 'The reality in the north has changed.'
Attack on PM's house:
Attack on PM's house: Senior reserve officer arrested for firing flares
Among the three suspects arrested on suspicion of firing flares towards the Prime Minister's residence last night is a senior reserve officer.
Five Years Ago:
Five Years Ago: 'We might wake up to a massive attack'
In February 2017, Bezalel Smotrich warned against 'a massive attack from Gaza with hundreds of casualties and hostages.' His warning was laughed off.
Pro-Hamas activists vandalize home of U. of Washington president
Pro-Hamas messages left on home, car of University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. Her tires were also slashed.
Staten Island
Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jewish man's kippah off arrested
One of two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street arrested.
During trip to Iran
During trip to Iran: IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who visited Iran at the end of last week, reportedly toured the Natanz nuclear facility and the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: The war will end faster once Trump takes office
Ukrainian President suggests that Russia's war in Ukraine could conclude "faster" once Trump assumes office. "We must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year through diplomatic means."
Sen. Graham to Netanyahu:
Sen. Graham to Netanyahu: Do what you have to do to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel: A nuclear-armed Iranian ayatollah is an existential threat to Israel and a nightmare for the world.
Three suspects arrested
Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home, three suspects arrested
Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.
Families of hostages to Trump: They won't survive the winter
Hostages' families hold protest in Tel Aviv, call on US President-elect Trump to intervene - and bring about the release of their loved ones.
'Fabricated story'
Iran denies its UN Ambassador met Musk: Fabricated story
Iran's Foreign Ministry denies report of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk.
Trump nominates Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
Wright will also be a member of the newly formed Council of National Energy which Trump says "will oversee the path to US energy dominance".
Leaked documents case
Leaked documents case: Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody
Supreme Court accepts the State Attorney's Office appeal and rules that the two suspects in the case will remain in custody until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
