Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, calling it "nonsense and hallucination that endangers soldiers."
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Austrian waiter to Israeli:
Austrian waiter to Israeli: 'You speak Hebrew? I’m not serving you food'
Israeli musician says a waiter at a restaurant in Vienna would not serve him food because he was talking Hebrew.
Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza
Starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, the IDF implemented a temporary humanitarian pause in several areas of the Gaza Strip, including the north, to facilitate the delivery of aid.
Miracle in Dnipro:
Miracle in Dnipro: Missile hits Chabad home, family unharmed
Russian missiles hit a residential building in Dnipro over Shabbat, killing two and injuring dozens. The home of Chabad emissaries Rabbi Moshe and Shoshi Weber damaged, but the family escapes unharmed.
Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!
Prince Reza Pahlavi unites over 500 Iranian opposition figures in Munich, declaring a "historic moment" to end the Islamic Republic. He condemns the regime's destruction of Iran and unveils a five-pillar strategy for a democratic future.
Suspect in custody
Eleven wounded in brutal Michigan Walmart attack, suspect in custody
Stabbing rampage at a Michigan Walmart leaves 11 injured, with six in critical condition. Authorities confirm the attack was random, and a suspect is in custody.
Watch:
Watch: IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza
IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes footage of an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including seven packages of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food.
Near Disaster:
Near Disaster: Terrorist fired at homestead and escaped
A terrorist approached the hilltop homestead of Or Nachman in Binyamin on Friday night and opened fire at the residents, but miraculously caused no injuries.
IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
IDF intercepts pro-Palestinian ship 'Handala' as it approaches Gaza.
Two killed, two injured, in car crash near Binyamina
Two young men killed, mother and young son injured, in Saturday afternoon traffic accident near Binyamina.
Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, injured in Gaza, dies of his injuries
Sergeant Major (res.) Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, 32 from Avnei Eitan, dies after suffering severe injuries in combat in Gaza, IDF announces.
Documents Reveal:
Documents Reveal: French delegation met with Hamas leaders
Journalist Omri Maniv reports that France held secret talks with the Hamas leadership, with the approval of French President Emmanuel Macron, long before the October 7 attack.
Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rejects request to mobilize additional reserve forces for expanding ground operations in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to limit days of reserve duty per year.
IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail, who was involved in efforts to rehabilitate the terrorist organization in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil area.
New details on Iran attack:
New details on Iran attack: The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel
Iran was working on developing an electromagnetic pulse bomb which could have crippled Israel's electrical infrastructure.
Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations
Saudi report says Hamas on high alert due to concerns of cooperation on potential hostage rescue operations.
On a crane:
Terrorist from Kfar Yona attack captured at construction site
Police arrest Arkan Khaled, 27 from Tayibe, after identifying him hiding on a crane at a construction site.
'Treated like animals'
'Treated like animals': Emily Damari exposes Hamas tunnel torture
Emily Damari, freed from Hamas, shares her 471-day ordeal: tiny cages in fetid tunnels, severe injuries, and constant fear. She details her defiance against captors and pleads for the release of 50 remaining hostages, including her best friends Gali and Ziv Berman.
UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid, demand ceasefire
France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.
Sa'ar to Canadian FM:
Sa'ar to Canadian counterpart: Diplomatic pressure aids Hamas, not peace
FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.
Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea
Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea, IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen
Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by the IDF, after sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judea areas. No reports of impacts or casualties.
Rubio to families:
Rubio to families: 100% committed to achieving a hostage deal
Families of Gaza hostages meet with US Secretary Rubio, urging immediate action for a deal to bring their loved ones home, express trust in the administration to secure a comprehensive agreement.
Within an hour:
Within an hour: Armed terrorists attempt to infiltrate communities and are neutralized
Two knife-wielding terrorists attempt attacks near Shim'a in Har Hevron and Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion; both neutralized without injuries.
Wehrmacht uniforms spark police intervention in Bernese Oberland hike
About 25 men dressed in Nazi-era Wehrmacht uniforms marched through Bernese Oberland, alarming hikers and prompting police action. No legal charges followed, as Switzerland has yet to ban such displays.
Trump in dramatic statment:
Trump: 'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal, Israel must eliminate Hamas'
US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'
Palestinian children terrorize Israeli roads
Police stepping up measures against a troubling phenomenon concerning drivers in the north: Palestinian children collect donations and resort to violence against drivers who refuse to give.
Netanyahu:
Hamas is an obstacle, considering alternatives for release of hostages and ending its rule
PM Netanyahu: Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.
Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza
Israeli sourcs address recent reports claiming 'famine' in Gaza, stressing there is no actual famine in the city, Hamas orchestrating false 'starvation campaign' to pressure Israel into ending the war.
Neve Tzuf:
'We must not normalize this reality,' Michal Salomon says, marking 8 years since attack
Michal Salomon, widow of Elad Salomon, who was murdered in the Halamish terror attack eight years ago, tells of her husband’s bravery as he fought the terrorist with his bare hands to protect his family.
Pilot who removed Jewish teens from flight trained 9/11 terrorists
Pilot Ivan Chiribella, who removed Jewish teens from a Vueling flight, confirmed to have trained two of the September 11 terror pilots.
IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza
IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.
Parshat Mattot:
Parshat Mattot | The power of speech: Understanding the laws of nedarim
The Torah emphasizes the profound power and responsibility of speech through the laws of nedarim, teaching us that individuals have the ability to create with their words and reflecting a deep connection between speech, commitment, & responsibility.
Ben Gurion Airport faces heavy delays due to slowdown
Ben Gurion Airport employees reportedly conducting slowdown claim delays caused by staff shortage, not slowdown.
Measles outbreak:
Measles outbreak: Two-year-old on ECMO machine due to measles complications
Twelve children hospitalized due to measles, three of them in serious condition; Health Ministry urges vaccination.
Under guise of helping children:
Indictment: Israeli Arab transferred 1.5m NIS to terror group
Arab man from Tamra indicted for security offenses, including contact with a foreign agent and assisting the Islamic Jihad terrorist group under the guise of donations for Gaza's children.
Likud tops new poll with 25 seats as opposition holds majority
New poll published by Maariv shows Likud leading as largest party, opposition bloc totaling 61 Knesset seats; new parties could bring opposition bloc to 62 seats.
Huckabee: France will offer Riviera for Palestinian state
French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.
Former GHF director:
Former GHF director: If someone is hungry in Gaza, it's the fault of Hamas and the UN
Shahar Segal, former spokesperson for US aid group GHF, says UN refusal to cooperate and Hamas control are fueling Gaza’s food insecurity and prolonging the war.
Sixth Latin American nation
Costa Rica becomes sixth Latin American nation to embrace IHRA definition
Costa Rica adopts the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, becoming the sixth Latin American nation to do so. Jewish organizations praise the move as a vital step amid a global rise in Jew-hatred.
Proposed bill:
Proposed bill: Lower voting age for Knesset elections to 17
Explanatory notes to proposed new bill state: “17-year-olds in Israel are active citizens engaged in social, political, and economic issues.”
