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The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices

An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.

The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices

With drugs in the car

With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license

A resident of Ma'ale Adumim was caught driving without a license - for the sixth time. He was transferred for interrogation.

With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license

'We responded: Oh, cool'

How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.

How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated

NYC

NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Hours after the attack

Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd

Three suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (today) on suspicion of attacking a shepherd at "Mikneh Avraham" Hill in Gush Etzion.

Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd

Report:

Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

MK Lapid responds to polls: 'Yesh Atid is not left-wing'

MK Yair Lapid says his party was wrongly branded as left-wing by its opponents and lays out a list of the party's right-wing positions.

MK Lapid responds to polls: 'Yesh Atid is not left-wing'

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Amid the tension in the region and protests in Iran, Israelis once again received a threatening message in English with a mysterious and vague wording.

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: 'My removal would be an unlawful coup'

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir declared at a Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that if the Supreme Court decides to remove him, it would be an "unlawful decision."

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: 'My removal would be an unlawful coup'

Gaza militia takes credit for close-range killing of Hamas investigation chief

Anti-Hamas militia commander Hussam al-Astal released a video claiming responsibility for killing a senior Hamas police official and warning collaborators of further assassinations.

Gaza militia takes credit for close-range killing of Hamas investigation chief

Herzog and Motegi discuss shaping shared future

President Isaac Herzog meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to strengthen bilateral ties.

Herzog and Motegi discuss shaping shared future

Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz

Haaretz warned after Jewish shepherd's photo was published by Haaretz without his parents' consent.

Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz

Chicken import saga:

Chicken import saga: Supreme Court rules in favor of the Chief Rabbinate

Supreme Court rejects petition against Chief Rabbinate, ruling that the Rabbinical Council is authorized to decide if Baladi can import poultry from Brazil.

Chicken import saga: Supreme Court rules in favor of the Chief Rabbinate

Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone, a reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, found lifeless in his home. Family and friends fight for recognition for him.

Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless

Jewish shepherd attacked in Gush Etzion

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherd from Mikneh Avraham, stealing part of his flock.

Jewish shepherd attacked in Gush Etzion

Rabbi rules: Treat rammed teen as terror victim

Jerusalem Faction leader Rabbi Azriel Auerbach visits family of rammed teen Yosef Eisental.

Rabbi rules: Treat rammed teen as terror victim

Legal authority:

Extreme left attempting to pressure Justice Sohlberg to join efforts to oust Min. Ben Gvir

Senior legal official says far left is pressuring Justice Noam Sohlberg to influence upcoming High Court deliberations on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite no legal grounds for his ousting.

Extreme left attempting to pressure Justice Sohlberg to join efforts to oust Min. Ben Gvir

Officers warn: Arab workers at IDF posts pose security risk

After security incidents near Gaza City, IDF officers in the area warn against employment of Arab workers at IDF posts near the border.

Officers warn: Arab workers at IDF posts pose security risk

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Jewelry store significantly damaged in Bnei Brak burglary.

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Live from Knesset:

Live from Knesset: Ministers and MKs present plan for Gaza’s future

Ministers and MKs publicly discuss a long-term vision for Gaza, 'Only with a clear vision for Gaza will we be able to defeat our enemies and achieve absolute victory.'

Live from Knesset: Ministers and MKs present plan for Gaza’s future

Demand in Knesset: Disband Teachers Union

Teachers Union boycotts meeting of Knesset's Education Committee, drawing anger from MKs.

Demand in Knesset: Disband Teachers Union

Terrorist who injured IDF soldier arrested

IDF and ISA arrest terrorist who fired towards IDF soldier in Shechem, along with additional suspects.

Terrorist who injured IDF soldier arrested

Report:

Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

According to an Al-Sharq report, PA President Mahmoud Abbas was taken for medical treatment in Ramallah.

Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

Tzachi Braverman appeals conditions of release

Tzachi Braverman, head of Prime Minister's Office team, appeals release conditions following interrogation. 'Absurd political investigation.'

Tzachi Braverman appeals conditions of release

Islamic Party reveals its goal: an Islamic Belgium

Belgium councilor says he supports an Islamic state in Belgium, governed according to Sharia law, 'even if it takes decades.'

Islamic Party reveals its goal: an Islamic Belgium

Hamas delays elections

Hamas delays elections for head of political arm as delegation sent to Cairo.

Hamas delays elections

Scam targeting reserve soldiers’ assistance fund

IDF Major accused of instructing relatives and friends on how to fraudulently extract money from a reserve soldiers’ assistance fund, allegedly abusing his position of trust for personal gain.

Scam targeting reserve soldiers’ assistance fund

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Jerusalem-area security forces carry out widescale raid in Shu'afat, confiscating weapons, ammunition, and drugs.

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Winter returns, storms to peak mid-week

Winter weather system to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds - and maybe snow.

Winter returns, storms to peak mid-week

WJC’s Lauder:

WJC’s Lauder: Arson at Mississippi synagogue shows hate never disappears

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemns the arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, warning that hatred resurfaces when unchecked and urging decisive action against rising antisemitism and extremism.

WJC’s Lauder: Arson at Mississippi synagogue shows hate never disappears

Sa’ar announces:

Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2026, Sa’ar announces

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem in 2026, praising its support for Israel.

Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2026, Sa’ar announces

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

UK politicians across parties urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to proscribe the IRGC amid Iran’s deadly crackdown, mass protests, and rising security concerns.

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles

U‑Haul drives through Iran‑solidarity protesters in Westwood, sparking chaos as activists confront the driver.

Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles

'Iran’s freedom is near'

'Iran’s freedom is near': Iranian Crown Prince unveils new phase of push to topple regime

Reza Pahlavi declares a new phase of the uprising, urging intensified action inside and outside Iran as protests grow, vowing the regime is weakening and that “Iran’s freedom is near."

'Iran’s freedom is near': Iranian Crown Prince unveils new phase of push to topple regime

Extremists disrupt IDF event

Extremists disrupt IDF event: Soldiers injured, brigade commander evacuated

Haredi extremists disrupt an event for parents of Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers in Bnei Brak. Three soldiers lightly injured. Brigade commander evacuated with police assistance.

Extremists disrupt IDF event: Soldiers injured, brigade commander evacuated

'We are just getting started'

'We are just getting started': White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

White House hints the US military is ready in cryptic social media post, as US officials say Trump is weighing military and political options as Iran protests intensify.

'We are just getting started': White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

New town breaks ground in Samaria

The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

New town breaks ground in Samaria

'Culture of lies'

'Culture of lies': Senior IDF officer slams former Chief of Staff

Brig. Gen. (res.) Meir Finkle says IDF investigations prioritized pleasing senior command, downplayed failures, and contributed to flawed assessments of Hamas.

'Culture of lies': Senior IDF officer slams former Chief of Staff

Chief Rabbi of Britain:

Britain's Chief Rabbi: Calling Gaza genocide trivializes the word

Britain's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, denounced accusations of genocide in Gaza as being motivated only by hostility to the Jewish state.

Britain's Chief Rabbi: Calling Gaza genocide trivializes the word

Two waves of strikes

IDF puts crosshairs on Hezbollah weapons infrastructure in two waves of strikes

Military targets underground storage facilities and weapons shafts, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF puts crosshairs on Hezbollah weapons infrastructure in two waves of strikes