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'Until Victory':

Minister of Defense Israel Katz at Sanur: 'This is a historical moment'

Defense Minister Katz: We are rebuilding Sanur and 21 more communities in Judea and Samaria

Minister of Defense Israel Katz at Sanur: 'This is a historical moment'

IDF:

IDF troops dismantle dozens of terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

The IDF troops eliminated terrorists, dismantled weapons, terrorist infrastructure, and underground infrastructure sites.

IDF troops dismantle dozens of terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

'He always wanted to serve':

'He always wanted to serve': Aunt of civilian killed in Gaza remembers his determination

Efrat Libi, aunt of 19-year-old David Libi who was killed in Gaza, recalls his lifelong dream to serve, his work as a contractor alongside the IDF, and the family's heartbreak.

'He always wanted to serve': Aunt of civilian killed in Gaza remembers his determination

Amb. Hotovely counters British slander:

Amb. Hotovely counters British slander: 'What future do you promise my children?'

In a fiery exchange, Israel's Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely challenges Piers Morgan on Hamas, war ethics, and global hypocrisy: 'Would you accept Hamas on your doorstep?'

Amb. Hotovely counters British slander: 'What future do you promise my children?'

Malachei Hashalom:

First cemetery in Malachei Hashalom established overnight for fallen hero David Libi

Within 24 hours of his death in Gaza, a new cemetery is inaugurated in Malachei Hashalom to bury David Libi, son of the community's founder.

First cemetery in Malachei Hashalom established overnight for fallen hero David Libi

Netanyahu undergoes routine colonoscopy in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu successfully underwent a routine colonoscopy at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, accompanied by his personal physician and a senior medical team, his office says.

Netanyahu undergoes routine colonoscopy in Jerusalem

Hostages' families block Gaza aid trucks in protest

Tzav 9 activists and hostages' families block humanitarian aid trucks at Kerem Shalom, demanding Israel stop supplies that benefit Hamas.

Hostages' families block Gaza aid trucks in protest

At Rantis Crossing:

Border Police volunteer injured in ramming attack at Rantis Crossing

Palestinian Authority Arab suspect rams Border Police volunteer during an anti-car theft op, is later caught in Samaria.

Border Police volunteer injured in ramming attack at Rantis Crossing

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

Despite performing military duties and facing identical risks, 19-year-old David Libi will not be recognized as an IDF casualty due to his status as a civilian contractor.

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

IDF probe: Urim Base unprepared, 8 killed in October 7 attack

IDF investigation reveals Urim military base was not ready for large-scale terror assault during Hamas’ October 7 rampage; eight soldiers fell, critical defense failures were exposed.

IDF probe: Urim Base unprepared, 8 killed in October 7 attack

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

Ahmed al Jabali sentenced to six years in prison for a hate crime attack after attacking a Jewish barber with scissors, leaving him injured.

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

Former Royal Marine charged in Liverpool parade crash

A 53-year-old former Royal Marine, Paul Doyle, charged following the Liverpool parade crash that injured 79. Doyle faces multiple counts of causing and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, along with dangerous driving.

Former Royal Marine charged in Liverpool parade crash

On suspicion of incitement

Sana Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, arrested on suspicion of incitement

Israel Police arrest Sana Daqqa, the widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, in Jerusalem, on suspicion of publishing inciting statements against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers. Arrest carried out following a request from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Sana Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, arrested on suspicion of incitement

Revealed in the Knesset:

Revealed in the Knesset: Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

During a Knesset discussion, Shas MK presents testimonies from French rabbis expressing fears about the future. Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls on French Jews to immigrate to Israel.

Revealed in the Knesset: Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

In Samaria:

IDF, police, and Israel Dog Unit fulfill dream for child with special needs in Samaria

In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from Samaria.

IDF, police, and Israel Dog Unit fulfill dream for child with special needs in Samaria

Report:

Report: This is the full text of Witkoff’s Gaza ceasefire proposal

Drop Site News reveals full text of the US "term sheet" for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as proposed by envoy Steve Witkoff. Hamas has yet to accept the proposal: It does not meet our demands.

Report: This is the full text of Witkoff’s Gaza ceasefire proposal

Watch:

Watch | IDF Spokesperson presents: Humanitarian aid - debunked

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin presents the truth about the humanitarian aid entering Gaza: “We must not forget who is responsible for the situation - Hamas has been stealing aid meant for civilians, and starving the population for too long.”

Watch | IDF Spokesperson presents: Humanitarian aid - debunked

Amid reestablishment efforts

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon amid terror reestablishment efforts

IDF strikes several military sites throughout Lebanon belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization. “The IDF will continue prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to reestablish its terror capabilities."

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon amid terror reestablishment efforts

Chilling:

Chilling: David Libi, who was killed in Gaza, in a video from the yeshiva where he studied

The Telem Yeshiva, where David Libi who was killed during an operation to destroy terror infrastructure in Gaza had studied, publishes footage of him singing.

Chilling: David Libi, who was killed in Gaza, in a video from the yeshiva where he studied

Netanyahu admits:

Netanyahu admits: Hamas is still in power because of profits from humanitarian aid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to hostages' families that one of the two reasons that Hamas is still in power is its profits from the humanitarian aid.

Netanyahu admits: Hamas is still in power because of profits from humanitarian aid

'Go be our beacons and hope'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's inspiring address: 'Go be our beacons and our hope'

Mother of American hostage who was murdered by his Hamas captors thanks YU graduates for their love and support during commencement speech. 'In this life, we are what we do.'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's inspiring address: 'Go be our beacons and our hope'

SA Chief Rabbi:

SA Chief Rabbi: President Ramaphosa “cursed” for ICJ case against Israel

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says South Africa's leader cursed Israel and now faces global humiliation, failure to condemn 'Kill the Boer' chant, and rising violence marking ANC's moral collapse.

SA Chief Rabbi: President Ramaphosa “cursed” for ICJ case against Israel

Houthi missile launched at central Israel intercepted; Sirens sound across central region

IDF confirms successful interception of missile from Yemen; no injuries reported as Israel State Cup briefly paused in Tel Aviv during match attended by President Herzog.

Houthi missile launched at central Israel intercepted; Sirens sound across central region

Israel and Hamas deny

Report: Hamas and Israel agree to 60-day ceasefire, Israel and Hamas deny

President Trump reportedly expected to personally unveil terms of US-brokered ceasefire, as both sides agree to phased release of hostages and prisoners over 60-day truce period.

Report: Hamas and Israel agree to 60-day ceasefire, Israel and Hamas deny

Poll:

Poll: Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

Survey by Syrian research center shows deep divides on normalization, with notable support in southern provinces and among minority groups.

Poll: Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

DeSantis warns nuclear talks with Iran are 'hazardous'

Florida Governor voices deep skepticism of the Trump administration's talks with Iran on the regime's nuclear weapons program and says the regime cannot be trusted.

DeSantis warns nuclear talks with Iran are 'hazardous'

Between Sirens and Drones:

Between Sirens and Drones: Kyiv Jewish community prepares for Shavuot

Despite ongoing attacks, Kyiv’s Jewish community marks Shavuot with Torah readings, support for soldiers and prisoners, and widespread aid distribution.

Between Sirens and Drones: Kyiv Jewish community prepares for Shavuot

Weapons drawn

Weapons drawn | Watch: Police bomb material smuggling attempt mid-highway

Security forces uncover smuggling route supplying bomb materials used in 2024 Gush Etzion attacks; four suspects, including Israeli citizen, to be indicted.

Weapons drawn | Watch: Police bomb material smuggling attempt mid-highway

US Envoy to UN:

US Envoy to UN: Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups

US Envoy to UN: Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Likud HQ riot:

45 released, 15 face court after violent left-wing riot at Likud HQ

Suspects accused of assaulting officers and storming building during Tel Aviv protest; police vow to pursue justice.

45 released, 15 face court after violent left-wing riot at Likud HQ

Right before the funeral

Grandfather circumcises baby Ravid Chaim right before infant's funeral

Just before the family said goodbye to him, Ravid Chaim's grandfather performed the circumcision ceremony for the child delivered when his mother was murdered in a terrorist attack.

Grandfather circumcises baby Ravid Chaim right before infant's funeral

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: David Libi, from Malachei Hashalom, fell in battle in Gaza

David Libi, a private contractor, was killed by an explosion while working to destroy terrorist infrastructure.

Cleared for publication: David Libi, from Malachei Hashalom, fell in battle in Gaza

To target Israel:

Ireland still seeking to change definition of genocide to target Israel

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells legislature he still hopes 'that we will broaden the criteria by which genocide is judged' in order to find Israel guilty, months after first announcing that goal.

Ireland still seeking to change definition of genocide to target Israel

Shas threatens coalition exit over Draft Law delay

Party rabbis to meet after Shavuot holiday to decide future in government; pressure mounts as no agreement reached on draft legislation.

Shas threatens coalition exit over Draft Law delay

IDF halts training of women in tranportation units

After approximately 6 months of training, the Chief of Staff decided to halt the trial program to train women as infantry in transportation units due to physical and medical challenges.

IDF halts training of women in tranportation units

Yeshiva heads ban travel for students with draft orders

Following arrests at Ben Gurion Airport and stricter enforcement of the draft law, top haredi leaders order: No exit from Israel without explicit approval.

Yeshiva heads ban travel for students with draft orders

Rare species at risk?

Rare species at risk? Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Residents warn a massive school project could destroy trees, wildlife, and a vital stream; city insists it’s legal and eco-monitored. Over 10,000 sign petition to halt the plan.

Rare species at risk? Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Rabbi Goldschmidt Urges Unity and Torah Learning in Pre-Shavuot Message

President of the Conference of European Rabbis, calls on Jews around the world to embrace the spirit of Torah learning and communal connection, even in the digital age.

Rabbi Goldschmidt Urges Unity and Torah Learning in Pre-Shavuot Message

Shuli Rand:

Shuli Rand: 'Haredim must be recruited only through love, not force'

The creator and singer Shuli Rand addressed the issue of recruiting Haredim and said that a respectful and willing way to integrate should be found.

Shuli Rand: 'Haredim must be recruited only through love, not force'

Baby Ravid Chaim, son of Tz'ela Gez, has died of his injuries

The Samaria Regional Council and the community of Bruchin announce with deep sorrow that newborn Ravid Chaim, the son of the late Tze'ela Gez, passed away Thursday morning at the hospital.

Baby Ravid Chaim, son of Tz'ela Gez, has died of his injuries