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Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Syria's new government grants the UN nuclear watchdog immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Amid Draft Law crisis

Amid the Draft Law crisis: These are the latest Knesset poll results

Bennett's party continues to maintain its lead in the polls but is significantly reducing the strength of other parties in the left-center bloc along the way.

After Boulder attack

Cruz revives push to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group after Boulder attack

Sen. Ted Cruz plans to reintroduce a bill designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group following the Boulder attack by Mohamed Soliman, who supported the group.

Watch:

Watch: Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

Activist from the "Choosing Life" forum of bereaved families attacked outside the home of Yair Golan, who later sat and talked with the attacker.

'Radicalized Lunatics':

'Radicalized Lunatics': Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

President Trump signs a proclamation suspending F, M, and J visas for new foreign students at Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's "demonstrated history of concerning foreign ties and radicalism."

Citing national security

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries, citing national security

President Trump signs a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, fully restricting entry for their nationals, and partially restricting entry from seven others, citing national security risks.

Judge halts deportation of Boulder terrorist’s family

Federal judge temporarily blocks the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is charged in the firebomb attack against Jewish people in Boulder, Colorado.

At Security Council:

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

Greece:

Greece: Four charged with racial violence for confrontation with Israelis

Four Greek citizens have been charged with 'racially motivated violence' following an incident in Athens involving a group of Israeli tourists.

Smotrich Warns:

Smotrich Warns: 'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Gallant, Halevi removed to advance haredi draft bill

In recording revealed by Channel 13, PM says defense leaders obstructed legislation; insists IDF will accommodate Torah observant soldiers without compromising faith

New Rules:

New Rules: Justice Minister pushes new process for dismissing AG

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has recently submitted a proposal aiming to revise the procedure for removing the Attorney General.

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Hamas is paying a heavy price for refusing Witkoff's proposal

IDF Chief of Staff hails new graduates as future military leaders amid war, vows continued pursuit of Hamas and unwavering commitment to IDF values and hostages’ return.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Trump reveals:

Trump reveals: Russia may aid in resolving Iran nuclear issue

US President says Putin agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons; warns Tehran is stalling as time runs short.

Likud MK unveils sanction demands against draft dodgers

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein has published his proposed list of sanctions against those who do not report for IDF service or receive a lawful exemption, driving up tensions between Likud and the haredi parties.

Elections on the horizon:

Elections on the horizon: Shas to support Knesset dissolution

Shas ministers and MKs weigh support for new elections as pressure mounts over conscription bill; Netanyahu set to meet Edelstein in last-ditch bid to avert coalition collapse.

Watch:

Watch: Border Police ambush car thieves near Moshav Porat

Suspects from Judea and Samaria caught with burglary gear after fleeing into fields; Border Police used drones and rapid response units to track and arrest them.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Just tell Hamas - enough. Release everyone'

At the President’s Residence, families of hostages, volunteers, and artists came together for a moving event highlighting the national tefillin initiative launched in merit of those still held captive by Hamas.

In Seven Languages:

Bennett uses AI to refute famine claims

Former PM Naftali Bennett used AI to produce a video in seven different languages refuting claims that Israel is starving Gazans.

Modiin fire tragedy:

13-year-old Itai murdered, allegedly by mother

The body of 13-year-old Itai Shamai was found in his burning apartment, together with the body of his mother. Police suspect murder suicide.

DOJ:

DOJ: Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

Colorado terrorist set himself on fire during attack

The terrorist who attacked a group of elderly Jewish marching in solidarity with the hostages was forced to remove his vest and shirt after setting himself on fire while throwing a Molotov Cocktail.

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

The IDF has suspended soldiers who were seen throwing a suspect to the ground and kicking him when he resisted arrest in Samaria.

For 1st time:

Hostage families meet WH Chief of Staff, Press Secretary for 1st time

For the first time since the October 7 attacks, families of hostages held in Gaza met with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Special Envoy Stev Witkoff.

Israel sets new record in defense exports with over $14.7 billion

Israel MOD announces that Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the fourth consecutive year, with over $14.7 billion in 2024 - a 13% increase over the previous year. More than half of the deals were valued at over $100 million. Over 50% of the deals were with European countries. Defense exports have more than doubled over the past five years.

We chose life:

We chose life: First brit milah since 10/7 massacre on Kibbutz Be’eri

Moran and Itay Shabi, survivors of the Hamas massacre on Kibbutz Be’eri, celebrate the brit milah of their newborn son at the kibbutz, 'On 10/7 they took everything, but we chose life.'

Iran:

Iran: Man accused of spying for Israel sentenced to death

The alleged spy was accused of transporting equipment used in the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Edelstein's Spokesperson:

Edelstein's Spokesperson: If drafting Haredim in war is vengeance then I support vengeance

A senior Likud official accused MK Edelstein of dragging Israel to new elections for political revenge.

Protest at Kerem Shalom:

Hostages' families block trucks: 'This is direct aid to Hamas'

Following the closure of humanitarian aid centers, 'Tzav 9' activists and hostages' families block the passage of aid to Gaza, 'The trucks go directly to Hamas which is holding our loved ones.'

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I haven’t yet absorbed the reality'

'It still feels like he’s away on duty,' says Tehila Van Gelder, mother of Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder, who was killed in Gaza, describing her son's enduring smile, his dream of becoming a doctor, and his deep sense of mission.

Trump administration moves to deport family of Boulder firebomb attacker

Wife and children of Mohammed Suliman, the terrorist behind the Boulder Molotov cocktail attack, detained by ICE. US officials seek their immediate deportation as investigators probe their possible connection to the attack.

Father of slain embassy staffer: 'She was our role model'

The family of Sarah Milgrim, who was murdered together with her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky in an antisemitic shooting in Washington DC two weeks ago, spoke for the first time since the murder of their daughter with CBS News.

Khamenei to Trump:

Khamenei to Trump: 'Who are you to tell us we can't have a nuclear program?'

Iran's Supreme Leader says accepting US proposal to end Iran's nuclear weapons program would violate the principle of Iranian independence, credits predecessor Khomeini for decline of US position in the world and rise of anti-Zionism.

Leading haredi rabbi calls to dissolve Knesset

Yesh Atid to submit bill to dissolve the Knesset next week following Rabbi Dov Landau's call to back such a bill in the wake of a failed meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein

Michael Rapaport:

Michael Rapaport says 'the cavalry is not coming for us,’ after antisemitic attacks in US

Actor Michael Rapaport issues blunt warning to US Jewish community following recent antisemitic terror attacks, urging vigilance and highlighting silence from other communities amid rising threats.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas fell in battle in Gaza

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas, aged 27, from Kabri, a soldier in the 6646th Reconnaissance Battalion, 646th Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Parents of Malki Roth deliver petition demanding extradition of Ahlam Tamimi to Huckabee

Nearly 30,000 signatures call on U.S. to demand Jordan comply with treaty and surrender FBI-listed fugitive behind 2001 Sbarro Bombing.

At Mar-a-Lago:

Intruder arrested at Mar-a-Lago, sought to marry Trump's granddaughter

Man arrested after attempting to breach Mar-a-Lago, claiming he sought to "spread the gospel" to President Donald Trump and marry his teenage granddaughter. This marks the man’s second such attempt.

For the first time:

For the first time: Hostage families meet White House Chief of Staff and Press Secretary

White House officials reaffirm the Trump administration’s full commitment to securing the release of all 58 hostages, stress that the administration will continue working relentlessly until every hostage is brought home.