Two UAE state vessels targeted in Strait of Hormuz
Two UAE state oil vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Abu Dhabi to condemn Iranian strikes in the region.
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Near Kiryat Arba
Rock-throwing attack near Kiryat Arba leaves five lightly injured
Club-wielding terrorists ambush a resident walking in the area. Security forces rushed to the scene come under a barrage of rocks, leaving five people with minor injuries.
Report:
Report: Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan
Jared Kushner is set to travel to Israel next week to coordinate the White House's Gaza transition plan with Prime Minister Netanyahu, sources tell Axios.
'Just like before Oct. 7'
Gaza lookouts warn of October 7 echoes as Hamas tests IDF response
IDF lookouts warn Hamas terrorists are approaching Gaza's yellow line daily and say troops face delays obtaining authorization to open fire.
After erthquake
Israeli aid delegation departs for Colombia after earthquake
The joint humanitarian delegation of the IDF, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Alliance of Brothers", will depart tonight for Columbia following the earthquake.
'Unsettlers' are the problem
Huckabee defends Jews of Judea and Samaria: 'Unsettlers' are the problem
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended Judea and Samaria communities while condemning Israelis involved in the Qusra incident as a harmful minority.
US Antisemitism Envoy praises Saudi efforts to reform school curricula
Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun welcomed Saudi Arabia's efforts to address concerning material in school textbooks, calling for further steps toward peace and coexistence in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
'We can do it again':
'We can do it again': Kushner marks six years of Abraham Accords
Jared Kushner and Israeli President Isaac Herzog marked six years of the Abraham Accords, urging expanded regional cooperation, security and prosperity.
Parashat Shoftim:
The land-for-peace travesty
Giving enemies, who are sworn to our destruction, parts of Israel is equally emphatically not the Jewish way of relating to them.
Footage from the scene:
Footage from the scene: Gaza District Police Chief eliminated in strike on vehicle
Commander of the Gaza District Police, Jamal Mahmoud Abu Kamil, was eliminated in an IDF strike on his car. Earlier in the day, the IDF eliminated a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis.
Nearly a week with no leads:
Nearly a week with no leads: Israeli mother, daughter may have left Austria
Nearly a week after Mali and Liel Yahalomi vanished in Vienna, Israeli police are pursuing several possibilities as Austria considers whether they left the country.
Security concerns
Security concerns force El Al to cancel direct Hanoi flights
El Al canceled its planned direct Hanoi route after Israeli security officials declined to approve flights with Israeli aircraft and crews.
Hegseth
Hegseth: 'We have capability, will, & patience to maintain blockade indefinitely'
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells Congress the blockade against Iran will be maintained 'as long as needed.'
Netanyahu ordered to remove video after petition over minors
Election Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Netanyahu's video removed after a petition alleged it improperly featured children in a campaign.
“No concern of embezzlement"
“No concern of embezzlement" | Bank issues message to customers following rumors
Bank of Jerusalem sent a clarification to customers following rumors surrounding the disappearance of employee Mali Yahalomi.
Survey:
Survey: Majority of Australians fear for religious safety after Bondi
A new CAM survey finds 52% of Australians feel less confident people of all faiths can live safely after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.
IDF changes course
IDF changes course: Lawsuits of up to NIS 100,000 against outpost builders
The State Attorney’s Office and the IDF are advancing a new initiative under which those who establish illegal outposts will be required to bear the costs of their evacuation. Two lawsuits have been filed so far.
Haaretz against Ben Gvir
Haaretz against Ben Gvir: Red Cross visits have not resumed
A procedure formulated by the Israel Prison Service imposing restrictions on visits by Red Cross representatives to meet with terrorists has angered the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and the Haaretz newspaper.
Police chase footage:
Police chase footage: Suspects flee officer, slip, and attempt to run away
Motor scooter driver and rider attempt to flee inspection in Beit Hanina, but slip. Police arrest driver following chase.
Blow to Houthi propaganda apparatus
X has suspended the account of Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, which was used to disseminate the organization’s propaganda and claim responsibility for attacks and launches.
Families warn of mounting distress aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
After more than 250 days without docking, families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising alarm over severe burnout, harsh conditions and reported suicide attempts.
Rome:
Rome: Jewish tourist attacked twice in 24 hours
Yitzhak Dahan from Paris, who was visiting Rome on a family vacation, was pepper-sprayed near the Jewish Ghetto and, less than 24 hours later, was attacked by four unidentified individuals.
Binyamin governor denounces Qusra outpost
Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, responded to the events in Qusra in which a group of Israelis reportedly attempted to take over a Palestinian Arab house.
Historic moment:
Historic moment: 21 years later, first families reestablish their homes in Ganim
'Today, we are bringing life back to Ganim,' Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said at a ceremony marking the reestablishment of the community, 21 years after the Disengagement. 'Ganim will become a huge community-10 times its current size!'
AI pushes Israeli teachers to bring exams back into the classroom
A new study finds Israeli teachers are increasingly moving assessments into the classroom as they grapple with concerns that AI could replace the skills students are meant to develop.
Your first Israeli summer:
Your first Israeli summer: A practical settling-in guide for new olim
A practical guide to navigating your first summer in Israel, from banking and healthcare to Hebrew, community, digital life, and adjusting to the heat.
Tal Dardik returns to Temple Mount after release from detention
Welcomed by singing worshippers, Tal Dardik returned to the Temple Mount after his release from detention and received blessings for himself, his wife, and their newborn son.
Bank of Jerusalem TASE shares drop - due to Mali's disappearance?
Bank of Jerusalem shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plunge, with the steepest decline reaching 12.39%. Bank of Jerusalem CEO, where Mali worked, says no connection between their missing and the bank.
IDF:
IDF: Security forces dismantle two illegal outposts in Area B
IDF dismantles illegal outposts overnight; 51st Battalion soldiers prepare for security mission in Judea and Samaria.
ADL:
Psychological warfare by lecturers against Israeli students
The Anti-Defamation League holds confidential briefing for students and staff, to expose how hatred toward Jews and Israelis has seeped into academic networks.
Tradition or politics:
Tradition or politics | Poll discloses what really irritates secular Israelis
57% of secular Israelis support religious presence in the public realm, provided it is not forced. Two-thirds of young Israelis view Judaism in a positive light.
October 7 survivors mark a full circle ahead of wedding
Ziv survived the Re'im shelter attack while Eliya spent 505 days in Gaza. Now, ahead of their wedding, a fellow victim's father will write their marriage contract.
Gush Etzion:
Gush Etzion: Dozens of Palestinian Arabs riot, nine arrested
Judea and Samaria District Police arrest nine Palestinian Arabs after dozens attack Jews at Mikneh Avraham Farm.
Record $12.5B
Jewish business leaders Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy LA Lakers for record $12.5B
Jewish investors Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger agree to acquire the LA Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, subject to NBA approval.
Hamas announces intention to run in PA elections
Terror group Hamas announces plans to participate in upcoming PA legislative elections, opposing pre-conditions and aiming to challenge Fatah's political control.
Report:
Report: US officials questioned Israeli intelligence behind Trump’s clandestine flight
According to The Washington Post, US Intelligence officials doubted Israeli reports of an Iranian plot against Trump, but a covert plane swap was executed out of extra caution.
Grand jury indicts Nick Reiner for murder of parents
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty after a grand jury indicts him on murder charges for the fatal stabbing of his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
Huckabee:
Huckabee: Trump is willing to 'bankrupt' Iran
Speaking on Newsmax, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee praises Secret Service agents and Mossad intelligence for thwarting Iranian threats against President Trump.
Bereaved families to Cabinet: Attack in Gaza
The Gvura Forum issues an urgent demand to the Prime Minister and ministers to immediately resume offensive strikes in the Gaza Strip, warning against putting IDF troops at risk.
US rejects Katz’s announcement of long-term troops in southern Lebanon
The US criticizes Defense Minister Katz’s call for a long-term presence in southern Lebanon, urging adherence to the agreed security framework.
