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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.

US pressure mounts: Kushner arrives in Israel demanding Netanyahu implement Gaza plan

'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.

'Just me, my thoughts, and G-d': Omer Shem Tov recounts Hamas captivity

'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.

'It could end in terror': Arabs deface Israeli flags in Binyamin region

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.

Meeting with monsters: Kushner presses Hamas leaders to give up their weapons

Construction workers uncover €9 million treasure hidden in 19th-century Flanders brewery

Workers renovating a historic Belgian brewery uncovered 49 gold bars and 4,000 ancient coins worth an estimated €9 million-and may now be entitled to a share of the fortune.

Construction workers uncover €9 million treasure hidden in 19th-century Flanders brewery

Behind the scenes:

Behind the scenes: Police reveal details from the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi

The head of an Interpol unit in the Israel Police describes the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi: “Initially, we suspected a kidnapping, but it later emerged that it was a planned disappearance."

Behind the scenes: Police reveal details from the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi

Israel, Honduras forge deeper defense partnership amid regional threats

Defense Ministers Israel Katz and Enrique Rodríguez Burchard signed an agreement expanding security cooperation and strategic ties between Israel and Honduras.

Israel, Honduras forge deeper defense partnership amid regional threats

Report:

Report: Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

The Trump administration reportedly turned to Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani for a secret channel to Iran's IRGC during efforts to end the war.

Report: Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

67% of Jewish population oppose deal putting Zim in Qatari hands

A Mano Geva poll shows broad opposition to approving the ZIM deal amid the involvement of Qatari shareholders: 67.1% oppose the deal, just 2.4% support approve the deal despite involvement.

67% of Jewish population oppose deal putting Zim in Qatari hands

Police scratching their heads

Why did Mali and Liel disappear? Police scratching their heads

Police say they still do not know why Mali and Liel Yahalomi disappeared, despite a complex international investigation that found no unusual event.

Why did Mali and Liel disappear? Police scratching their heads

Documents reveal:

Hamas documents reveal long-term plan to open a northern front against Israel

Captured Hamas documents reveal more than a decade of efforts to establish a military infrastructure in Lebanon in coordination with Hezbollah and Iran, including plans for rockets, a 2,000-man fighting force and more.

Hamas documents reveal long-term plan to open a northern front against Israel

New Haredi party could shake up Shas and UTJ

A haredi politician met with senior rabbis opposed to IDF conscription, as part of talks to establish a new party aimed at restoring the deferment for yeshiva students.

New Haredi party could shake up Shas and UTJ

Children ate chocolate on vacation and began hallucinating

Two children, ages five and six, were exposed during a family vacation to chocolate containing hallucinogenic mushrooms and hospitalized.

Children ate chocolate on vacation and began hallucinating

'This time we won't stop'

'This time we won't stop:' Coalition chairman's vow on judicial reform

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz declares that if Likud forms the next government, the judicial reform will return to the Knesset agenda.

'This time we won't stop:' Coalition chairman's vow on judicial reform

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says four Likud ministers and four MKs approached him about joining Otzma Yehudit in light of its rising poll numbers.

Ben-Gvir: 8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Live: Memorial for Rabbi Kook in Jerusalem

Today, on Tuesday, 3 Elul, a memorial for Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook is held at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and is broadcast live to the general public.

Live: Memorial for Rabbi Kook in Jerusalem

Israeli arrested in Greece: Barbecue sparks wildfire

The 35-year-old tourist is suspected of lighting a barbecue at a vacation villa despite an explicit ban.

Israeli arrested in Greece: Barbecue sparks wildfire

Have the oldest streets in Ramat Gan been uncovered?

A 1,300-year-old complex was discovered near Winter Stadium.

Have the oldest streets in Ramat Gan been uncovered?

Israeli universities rank among world’s top 100

Two Israeli research institutions have earned places among the world’s 100 leading universities in the 2026 Shanghai ranking, with Weizmann retaining 71st place and Hebrew University ranking 89th.

Israeli universities rank among world’s top 100

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated: Wave of strikes in Lebanon after soldiers' injuries

The IDF carried out strikes overnight Sunday in the Ali Taher Ridge area of Lebanon, while also eliminating terrorist Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in Hezbollah's Badr Unit.

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated: Wave of strikes in Lebanon after soldiers' injuries

Citing security concerns

Florida venue cancels event featuring Tlaib, citing security concerns

Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels a DSA event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib over security concerns and values.

Florida venue cancels event featuring Tlaib, citing security concerns

Iran MP warns Trump

Iran MP warns Trump over Hormuz threats: He should worry about his own security

Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over past security logistics while rejecting the US President's statement that Washington will claim the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran MP warns Trump over Hormuz threats: He should worry about his own security

Carrier strike group operates

CENTCOM chief concludes Middle East visit as Lincoln carrier strike group operates

CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper concludes visit to six Middle East nations, including Israel, and visits the USS Abraham Lincoln, praising troops for their intense deployment.

CENTCOM chief concludes Middle East visit as Lincoln carrier strike group operates

Watch:

Watch: Tens of thousands at Western Wall Plaza for year’s first Selichot service

Selichot season opens at the Western Wall Plaza with tens of thousands of worshipers in attendance.

Watch: Tens of thousands at Western Wall Plaza for year’s first Selichot service

'I'll go with you anywhere' | Why Mali and Liel vanished

New evidence suggests Mali and Liel Yahalomi meticulously planned disappearance, with cash withdrawn, phones wiped, and AI allegedly used to help evade detection.

'I'll go with you anywhere' | Why Mali and Liel vanished

Israeli found lifeless in Bangkok hotel

Israeli man, aged 35, found dead in Thailand hotel room.

Israeli found lifeless in Bangkok hotel

Chairs fly as massive brawl erupts at Israeli water park

A dispute over loud music spiraled into a violent brawl at Holon’s Yamit 2000, leaving two security guards injured and 12 suspects under arrest.

Chairs fly as massive brawl erupts at Israeli water park

Watch: New footage of Mali and Liel in Argentina

New footage shows the emotional moment Mali and Liel Yahalomi were found in Argentina. 'An entire country was worried about you.'

Watch: New footage of Mali and Liel in Argentina

Bullet lands near Psagot synagogue

Gunfire towards Jewish community and bullet found near synagogue, as Jewish shepherd assaulted and dozens of masked Arabs riot nearby.

Bullet lands near Psagot synagogue

Summer surprise: Thunderstorms, flooding hit Israel

Unseasonable rain swept parts of Israel, with 18.4 mm falling in Maaleh Adumim, flooding in Jerusalem, and key highway temporarily closed amid fears of flash floods.

Summer surprise: Thunderstorms, flooding hit Israel

Shabbat Terror:

Shabbat Terror: Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

A Bronx man faces hate crime charges after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, injuring a woman and attacking a security guard.

Shabbat Terror: Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

Hamas plants bomb under IDF tank in Gaza ceasefire violation

IDF tank drives over Hamas explosive device near the Yellow Line; terrorists cross Yellow Line, attempting to sabotage IDF weapons.

Hamas plants bomb under IDF tank in Gaza ceasefire violation

Saskatoon, Canada

Saskatoon synagogue vandalism leads to mischief charges for 31-year-old

31-year-old man faces three mischief charges following an egg-throwing vandalism incident during prayers at Saskatoon's Agudas Israel Synagogue.

Saskatoon synagogue vandalism leads to mischief charges for 31-year-old

Six dead as Houthis launch drone attack on Yemen’s Mocha port

Houthi drones target Yemen's Mocha port, killing six. A Saudi Aramco site in Najran is targeted as well.

Six dead as Houthis launch drone attack on Yemen’s Mocha port

On South American bus

Watch: Missing Israeli mother and daughter located alive on South American bus

Israel Police announce that missing mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi were located alive on a bus in Buenos Aires. Police official: They accumulated financial debts.

Watch: Missing Israeli mother and daughter located alive on South American bus

After devastating earthquake

Israeli rescue mission lands in Colombia following devastating earthquake

Israeli rescue delegation lands in Cali, Colombia, following deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake to provide critical search, rescue, and humanitarian aid.

Israeli rescue mission lands in Colombia following devastating earthquake

Reports:

Missing Israelis left Vienna for Argentina via Germany, reports say

Missing Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi left Austria voluntarily, taking a train to Germany before flying to Argentina, according to Israeli media reports.

Missing Israelis left Vienna for Argentina via Germany, reports say

IDF strikes Khan Yunis, eliminates senior Hamas commander

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Hudhaifa Qawari, who was involved in training, arms transport, and planning imminent attacks, in a southern Gaza strike.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis, eliminates senior Hamas commander

Amb. Leiter:

Amb. Leiter: “What we saw in the village of Qusra is not what it means to settle the land"

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemned violence in Qusra, saying settling the Land of Israel must be rooted in justice and the rule of law.

Amb. Leiter: “What we saw in the village of Qusra is not what it means to settle the land"

Mein Kampf found at new London Arabic bookstore sparks outrage

Copies of Hitler’s Mein Kampf in Arabic found at a London bookstore have triggered accusations of antisemitism, while the store’s owners dispute claims that the book was prominently displayed.

Mein Kampf found at new London Arabic bookstore sparks outrage