Chief of Staff to Military Rabbinate: 'You are doing holy work'
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the Military Rabbinate Headquarters and emphasized the importance of their work with the bodies of fallen soldiers.
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In Depth:
In Depth: Black hats, black ops
Israel is currently seeing unprecedented steps on both sides of the issue of forcing haredim into service - but haredim are not so estranged from Israel's security as one might believe.
'Everything Is Easy':
'Everything Is Easy': Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps
Fallen IDF soldier Shoham Menachem from Yardena, who was killed in action in Gaza, enlisted in the Armored Corps to follow in the footsteps of his father - a POW from the Yom Kippur War.
Haredi officials: 'We may work to bring down the government'
Haredi leaders warn they may back efforts to topple the government unless a new conscription bill aligned with pre-war agreements is submitted, blaming MK Edelstein for breaching deals.
Surprised But Valiant:
Surprised But Valiant: IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base
The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.
House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expresses concerns over NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's stance on Jewish community safety and his failure to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."
Sen. Cruz bill targets Muslim Brotherhood for terror designation
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces a bill to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The new legislation targets violent affiliates to overcome past failures and cripple the global group.
Toronto:
Arrest made in suspected hate crime targeting Toronto place of worship
Toronto man arrested and charged with mischief relating to religious property and mischief interference with property for allegedly urinating on the steps of a place of worship and shouting antisemitic slurs.
Grok for government:
Grok for government: xAI signs deal with US Department of Defense
Elon Musk’s xAI signs a deal to provide its Grok language model to the US Department of Defense, making it available to all federal agencies. The deal follows recent controversies where the chatbot generated extremist content.
Syrian forces advance on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes
Syrian forces are advancing on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes, which have resulted in 99 deaths. Local leaders seek a truce as residents fear for their safety, highlighting instability post-Assad.
UTJ leaves coalition
UTJ leaves coalition: The Draft Law presented deviates from what was agreed upon
After no agreements were reached regarding the wording of the Draft Law, the rabbis of Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael instruct their representatives in the Knesset to resign from all their coalition positions.
Vote to remove Joint List MK from Knesset fails
MK Ayman Odeh will remain in the Knesset after the motion to remove him did not reach the required 90-vote supermajority.
Netanyahu on fallen soldiers:
Netanyahu eulogizes fallen soldiers: Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity
Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences for the loss of three IDF soldiers who fell in the Gaza Strip.
Soldier takes own life at northern base
A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was found dead today at a military base in the north, the 3rd suicide of an IDF soldier in the last week and a half.
Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate
Despite losing the primaries to Zohran Madmani, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo intends to remain in the race for New York City mayor as an independent candidate.
Trump:
Trump: 'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'
US President reveals he was concerned that the timing of the US airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program were revealed in the American media.
Emily Damari
Emily Damari after captor eliminated: May there be more good news
Hamas captivity survivor reacts to the elimination of the terrorist who held her captive, reveals he lied about a ceasefire to give her false hope.
Northern Samaria
Northern Samaria: Armed terrorist eliminated outside Maoz Tzvi
A terrorist armed with a Carlo rifle and a knife tried to surprise a military force and attack it. The force neutralized the terrorist with no Israeli casualties.
Antisemitism in Ontario schools
Antisemitism in Ontario schools: Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'
Canadian Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism reports on nearly 800 antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools affecting 3,000 Jewish students.
UTJ refuses to vote to expel Odeh from Knesset
The United Torah Judaism party has announced that its Knesset members will abstain from the vote in the Knesset plenum regarding the expulsion of MK Ayman Odeh. The right responded with anger.
AG summoned to hearing again after failure to appear
The ministerial committee headed by Minister Amichai Chikli summoned the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for another hearing after she did not appear today.
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage
Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.
Unusual strike in Syria:
IDF strikes Syrian tanks which crossed border into Israel
IDF targets several Syrian tanks near Golan Heights after they cross into buffer zone.
Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:
Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan: 'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.
Senior Coalition Member:
Senior Coalition Member: 'Deri is breaking the government, it will cost him in elections'
The coalition accused Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri of trying to disband the government while blaming it on the UTJ party.
Unusual meeting:
Unusual meeting: Knesset subcommittee to discuss sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Representatives from key Israeli ministries to present practical implications of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at special Knesset subcommittee meeting.
Netanyahu tells Trump he will attack Iran again
Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear to President Trump that Israel would take militarily action if Iran resumes its nuclear efforts.
United Torah Judaism threatens to bolt government over Draft Law delay
United Torah Judaism intensifies protest over the delay in advancing Draft Law, threatens to withdraw from government, potentially taking Shas with it.
Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews
Haredi leaders in the Diaspora urge caution over granting Israeli citizenship to children, advise parents to consult before proceeding with immigration or citizenship applications due to 'risk' of IDF draft.
Despite incitement videos:
Court orders release of terrorists' families who incited attacks
Military court orders release of families of terrorists responsible for murders in Eli, despite publishing a video praising the attack and inciting more violence, claiming 'they're elderly.'
Urich indictment:
PM attacks AG: 'This is a bizarre decision, Urich did not endanger state security'
Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks Attorney General on the intention to prosecute Yonatan Urich, 'An absurd move intended to serve a different agenda.'
Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints
Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza, including cookies and chocolate, while soldiers secure access routes to distribution centers, preventing them from carrying out proactive strikes against Hamas.
Knesset needs 90 MK's support to approve Ayman Odeh's dismissal
Knesset will vote today on potential dismissal of Hadash-Ta’al leader Ayman Odeh, who claims the move is politically motivated, warning that similar actions could target other MKs in the future
Netanyahu seeks accelerated construction of humanitarian city
PM Netanyahu discusses the timeline for the "humanitarian city," expected to cost billions and take over a year to complete and emphasizes the potential for resumed military action if needed.
Residents of Ramat Arbel receive demolition orders
Ten families who set founded Ramat Arbel in the Galilee last week receive demolition orders, say they have no intention of evacuating. 'Arabs are taking over all of the land here.'
King Charles to host Trump for historic second state visit
King Charles will host US President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit to Britain, September 17-19, at Windsor Castle.
Ofakim battle probe:
Ofakim battle probe: Murderous rampage, a fight until the last terrorist was eliminated
The IDF presents its investigation of the battle in Ofakim on October 7, detailing the terrorists’ infiltration, brutal attacks, and the operation to rescue hostages and eliminate all assailants.
Syria:
Syria: 37 killed in Bedouin-Druze clashes in Sweida
Deadly clashes between Bedouin and Druze factions in Syria's Sweida kill 37, including children. Authorities send forces to de-escalate as local leaders call for calm amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
Athens kosher eatery vandalized in anti-Israel attack
Israeli-owned kosher restaurant in Athens vandalized by masked individuals with anti-Israel graffiti Police are investigating the incident.
'Stop aid to the enemy'
Reservist injured during aid convoy protest: We’re fighting to stop aid to the enemy
Dozens, including hostage families, block Allenby Crossing in protest of Gaza-bound aid trucks.
