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Rabbi Yerucham Smotrich and his son, Minister Bezalel Smotrich, dance alongside Avraham Fried at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem.
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Footage from Qabatiya
Footage from Qabatiya | Duvdevan Unit thwarts terror attacks, arrests wanted suspects
In a targeted operation, IDF searches roughly 100 structures and detains suspects. Simultaneously, elite Duvdevan unit apprehends two wanted individuals suspected of planning and executing terror attacks.
Kushner:
Kushner: Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons
President Trump's envoy and son-in-law says concerns raised by Netanyahu during four-hour meeting were addressed, stresses Israel will retain right to defend itself.
ZOA President
ZOA President: Spielberg Foundation funding of anti-Israel groups 'despicable, shameful'
Morton Klein condemns grants from Steven Spielberg's Righteous Persons Foundation to progressive Jewish organizations critical of Israel, saying profits from Schindler's List are being used to support groups that endanger Jews.
The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received
Following meetings between the Prime Minister and Trump administration envoys, troops in the Gaza Strip have officially been prohibited from continuing to expand the area under Israeli control.
Mission enters third day:
Israeli teams search collapsed building as mission to Colombia enters third day
Israeli rescuers are working alongside Colombian teams at a six-story building collapse site in Cali, while engineers assess wider structural damage following a powerful earthquake.
Oct. 7 failures
Murdered soldier's father slams intelligence unit commander
The father of fallen surveillance soldier Roni Eshel published a painful post against Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, who commanded Unit 8200 on October 7.
Four-year-old boy killed in traffic accident in Beit Shemesh
A four-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a car in Beit Shemesh. Magen David Adom teams dispatched to the scene performed resuscitation efforts, but were ultimately forced to pronounce him dead.
Scottish venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian
An Edinburgh venue admits it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his Fringe show over his views on Israel and Gaza.
Netanyahu's strong message to Kushner
In 4-hour meeting with Israeli PM, US envoy Jared Kushner presses Israel to implement the 15-point Gaza peace plan.
Herzog to Kushner:
Herzog to Kushner: Next stages in Gaza must guarantee Israel's security
President Isaac Herzog meets Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov in Jerusalem, stresses Israel's security must remain central to Gaza plan.
2 children stabbed in Beit Shemesh, 1 killed
A six-year-old and a seven-year-old child were stabbed in Beit Shemesh.
The hidden crisis facing haredi education
As government pushes core curriculum, severe teacher shortage prompting haredi leaders to confront deeper problem.
Joyous news: Widow of murdered soldier Elhanan Klein remarries
Hanan Breuer, who lost his wife Mor shortly after the birth of their son, and Hila Klein, the widow of Elhanan Klein, who was murdered in a terrorist attack, have built a new home together.
Israeli study reveals:
Israeli study reveals: Attention can regulate acute inflammation in humans
Directing attention toward bodily sensations reduces inflammation, accelerates recovery in healthy volunteers, new study shows.
Trump on Israeli elections:
Trump on Israeli elections: I should stay out, but may endorse someone
US President declines to endorse a candidate in Israel's upcoming elections, but leaves open possibility he could do so later.
Trump: Hamas agreed to disarm, Israel must cease strikes on Gaza
US President Donald Trump tells Fox News that he will bomb Oman if they 'get in the way,' insists Hamas will disarm.
Tunnel to Israel? Suspect caught digging near security fence
Border Police arrest Qalandiya resident suspected of working to dig tunnel to infiltrate Israel.
Shas officials jump ship
Three members of Shas' Kiryat Gat slate defect to rival Ahi party, citing Shas' opposition to IDF enlistment for haredim not studying in yeshiva.
40 minutes of fear:
40 minutes of fear: Jews attacked in Barcelona
Seven Jewish tourists from France were attacked by hundreds at the port of Barcelona and subjected to 40 minutes of curses, spitting, and chants against Jews and Israel.
80 cattle seized after disrupting IDF training
Border Police raid Golani live-fire zone after herds repeatedly entered military training areas, forcing IDF exercises to be disrupted or halted. Watch.
Despite war, record crowds head for Uman
Over 45,000 Israelis expected to make annual pilgrimage to Uman Ukraine, despite closed Ukrainian airspace, martial law, and a grueling journey across the border.
Residents accuse:
Residents accuse: Tefillin, cash stolen after Samaria outpost demolition
Residents returning to Givat Tel Talpiot following violent demolition say religious items, credit card, and thousands of shekels missing, and belongings destroyed.
Initiative:
After robot hit, commander takes initiative: daring rescue under Russian drone threat
After two soldiers were wounded by FPV drones and the rescue robot was hit, company commander Vladislav Polsky went in without body armor, loaded them into a civilian pickup, and brought them to safety.
WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war
Extremist elements in Iranian leadership decided to utilize ceasefire period granted by Iran-US memorandum of understanding to prepare for future conflict, Wall Street Journal report reveals.
Talmud Daily: New 40-week program opens Talmud study to all
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin's new Talmud Daily program offers 10-minute lessons four days a week, requiring no Hebrew or prior Talmud background.
Fox News poll:
Fox News poll: Republican Mike Rogers leads progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
Fox News survey places Republican Mike Rogers ahead of anti-Israel Democrat Abdul El-Sayed 51% to 47% in Michigan's Senate contest.
Iran advances law:
Iran advances law imposing prison terms for interviews with 'hostile' media
Iran's parliament approves a bill penalizing unauthorized interviews with hostile media with up to two years in prison, alongside strict curbs on foreign contact.
'A slap in Israel's face'
Zvi Yehezkeli slams Kushner’s meeting with Hamas officials: A slap in Israel's face
Middle East analyst Zvi Yehezkeli harshly criticizes Jared Kushner’s meeting with senior Hamas officials in Egypt: "The very occurrence of this meeting is a victory for Hamas - legitimizing and normalizing the group."
After Trump threats
Iranian Speaker claims war victory after Trump threatens to take control of Hormuz
Iran's parliament speaker declares victory over the US and Israel, after officials reject Donald Trump's assertion that the US will control the Strait of Hormuz.
Following tanker attacks
Strait of Hormuz traffic drops to near standstill following tanker attacks
Ship tracking data shows transit through the Strait of Hormuz nearly stopped over the weekend following attacks on UAE vessels and stalled US-Iran talks.
'Too many Jews'
'Too many Jews': France launches probe over antisemitic refusal of service at resort stand
French police launch a criminal probe into a resort cafeteria owner filmed telling a Jewish customer there were "too many Jews" and denying service.
Tragedy in Finland:
Tragedy in Finland: Missing Israeli cyclist found dead
The body of a 66-year-old Israeli citizen who went missing during a solo cycling trip in Finland last week has been discovered by the roadside.
Secret documents
Secret documents reveal: How mechanism for transferring Qatari funds to Hamas was approved
Documents from 2021 reveal backchannel talks and the approved mechanism to transfer millions of dollars through fuel sales.
IDF preparing for days of combat
IDF prepares for days of combat as Hezbollah terrorists trapped underground
Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are believed trapped underground as the IDF strikes senior commanders and prepares for several days of combat after ceasefire violation.
Israeli officer describes finding missing mother and daughter in Argentina
Israel Police representative Walter Alejandro Kogan recounts the operation that led him to missing Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi in Argentina, a week after they were last seen in Vienna.
US pressure mounts:
US pressure mounts: Kushner arrives in Israel demanding Netanyahu implement Gaza plan
After meeting Hamas leaders in Egypt, Jared Kushner arrives in Israel to meet Netanyahu. Washington believes PM has agreed in principle to the framework and is demanding its implementation.
'Just me, my thoughts, and G-d'
'Just me, my thoughts, and G-d': Omer Shem Tov recounts Hamas captivity
Omer Shem Tov releases a new book recounting his 505 days in Hamas captivity, including 50 days alone, and the faith that helped him endure.
'It could end in terror':
'It could end in terror': Arabs deface Israeli flags in Binyamin region
Israeli flags at the Rawabi junction were vandalized with paint after months without incident. Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz demands a firm IDF response and warns of escalation.
Meeting with monsters:
Meeting with monsters: Kushner presses Hamas leaders to give up their weapons
Trump envoy Jared Kushner meets Hamas officials in Egypt, urges group to take concrete steps toward disarmament and relinquishing control of Gaza.