Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak
Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.
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Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: We are operating across all arenas, near and far
IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'
Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry: Arrow 3 marks new chapter in Israel-German defense partnership
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army today.
Watch:
Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform
A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.
Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif
IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.
CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East
CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.
Battle over Draft Law reaches Brooklyn
A group of extremist haredi protesters in Brooklyn demonstrated against Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, who is visiting the Borough Park neighborhood, due to his position on Israel’s Draft Law.
UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds
Global unrest, particularly the Gaza war, is increasingly influencing Britons to embrace Islam amid rising perceptions of injustice.
Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line
Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.
50 years later:
50 years later: Gerry and Esther share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv
New olim find a home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a strong sense of family made their long-awaited transition to life in Israel feel natural and uplifting.
Lebanese PM:
Lebanese PM rejects claim Naqoura talks signal Israel-Lebanon normalization
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said adding a civilian delegate to the ceasefire committee is not a step toward normalization, insisting Lebanon is not entering peace talks with Israel.
Rabbi Seth Farber:
Rabbi Seth Farber: Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha
Rabbi Seth Farber, founder and chairman of ITIM, offers a candid and far-reaching look at the challenges facing Israel’s religious establishment today and the urgent changes he believes are needed.
EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel
The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.
Second case this year:
Second case this year: 6-year-old dies of influenza despite being vaccinated
The Ministry of Health reported that a six-year-old boy, who had been generally healthy and vaccinated against influenza, died after a rapid deterioration in his condition.
Where was the Air Force on October 7th?
The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.
Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel
To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects.
Open University:
Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'
Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.
In wake of tension:
Israel, Lebanon to hold rare civilian-economic discussion
For the first time, Israel and Lebanon will send civilian representatives to the Naqoura ceasefire committee meeting, aimed at advancing economic dialogue and laying groundwork for future cooperation.
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire': Knesset discusses Arab waste fires in Judea and Samaria
The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.
Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route
Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.
Significant storm expected Sunday
Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.
Suspects attempt to smuggle weapons, ram soldiers
IDF soldiers fire towards suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Jordan, ram soldiers.
Watch:
Watch: Hashmonaim Brigade's first squad commanders graduate course
Hashmonaim Brigade's first group of squad commanders graduates course with 70 haredi future commanders to lead the brigade's next generations.
Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists
The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.
PM’s Office:
PM’s Office: Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages
Remains transferred to Israel by Gaza terror groups not linked to any of the deceased hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announces.
Israel preparing for significant escalation in Lebanon
Israel preparing for escalation in Lebanon due to Hezbollah's increased military buildup as US attempts to calm tensions, source says.
UK defends terror ban on Palestine Action at High Court
UK lawyers defend the ban on anti-Israel activist group Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, citing security needs.
NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue
NYC Jewish groups to rally near Park East Synagogue after recent protest in which anti-Israel activists disrupted an Aliyah event.
Malcolm Hoenlein:
Malcolm Hoenlein: Antisemites are receiving massive funding, we are losing this war
At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Malcolm Hoenlein warns of demographic shifts and rising antisemitism, urging Jewish leaders to unite, prepare, and build a new generation connected to Israel.
Over security concerns
Trump pauses immigration applications from 19 countries over security concerns
The Trump administration pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly attack in Washington. The move halts green cards and citizenship processing, with cases set for re-review.
Fraud investigation
Former top EU diplomat Mogherini arrested in fraud investigation
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini arrested in Brussels as police raid EU offices and the College of Europe in a fraud probe over €650,000 contracts to train junior diplomats.
Netanyahu nearing decision
Netanyahu nearing decision: Who will lead the Mossad after David Barnea?
Security officials estimate that the Prime Minister will decide between two leading candidates - Major General Roman Gofman and senior Mossad officer “A.”
Captivity survivors speak:
Captivity survivors speak: Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise
At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David describe horrific tunnel conditions, abuse, and survival. They praise Trump’s role in their release.
Afghan national charged in deadly shooting of guardsmen near White House
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged with murder after shooting two Guardsmen near the White House. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition.
Officials in Jerusalem present:
Officials in Jerusalem present: New evidence of Hezbollah’s accelerated armament
US envoy Morgan Ortagus receives evidence from senior Israeli officials pointing to Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament and Lebanon’s lack of action.
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton: 'Israel needs leaders who are not trapped in October 7 trauma'
The former presidential candidate says at the Israel Hayom Conference: 'Israel has the worst PR I have ever seen.'
Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam?
Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam? Shin Bet issues warning, mayor sounds alarm
The mayor of Bat Yam addressed residents following a Shin Bet alert regarding attempts by Iranian intelligence actors to recruit locals for espionage activities.
Tragic end to extreme trip:
Tragic end to extreme trip: The 'Jumping Buddha' falls to his death in Switzerland
Swiss rescue forces locate body of Sergey Shipitsin from Ashdod, who became famous for extreme stunts he documented online, after he went gliding and never returned.
IDF reveals
IDF reveals: Hezbollah assassinated Lebanese officials to hide role in Beirut blast
Hezbollah assassinated four Lebanese public figures who attempted to reveal that the August 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored for Hezbollah’s use.
Prime Minister cancels announcement on Draft Law
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was supposed to deliver an initial statement of support for the Draft Law being promoted in the Knesset, but canceled it minutes before the scheduled deadline.
