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Pending police appeal

Qatar-gate: Court orders Urich's release from house arrest pending police appeal

Judge Mizrahi criticizes police conduct, says evidence undermines claim Yonatan Urich acted as a public servant in alleged corruption case.

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Watch: Arab who allegedly spat on IDF officer transferred to security prison

Palestinian Arab who spat on IDF officer reclassified as security prisoner in rare IPS move, reflecting severity of incident.

Ballistics tests confirm:

Ballistics tests confirm: Eliminated terrorist was involved in Tze'ela Gez's murder

Ballistic tests confirm terrorist killed in Burqan took part in deadly Samaria shooting that claimed life of pregnant mother Tze’ela Gez.

Gutnick Calls For Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Standing at the “Trump Lookout” in Peduel, businessman and Shliach Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Gutnick said that now is “the perfect time to advance sovereignty in Judea and Samaria—we must not miss the opportunity again with the American administration.”

Matisyahu:

Matisyahu: Hamas is a 'death cult' that uses its own civilians as shields

In fiery video, American Jewish artist Matisyahu condemns Hamas as a 'death cult,' accusing terror group of deliberately embedding weapons and tunnels under schools and homes. 'We’re looking for our hostages — innocent civilians they dragged back.'

Unusual Incident:

Unusual Incident: IDF fires warning shots as diplomatic convoy strays in Jenin

Troops opened fire in air after diplomats deviated from approved route, military reviewing incident.

Ex-Bloomberg reporter was arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Jason Kao no longer employed by Bloomberg after his arrest during the occupation of a university library by anti-Israel radicals earlier this month.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Tyre

IDF announces elimination of Hussein Nazih Barja, senior Hezbollah engineer responsible for missile production, in a strike near Tyre, Lebanon.

In less than a year:

In less than a year: A second gold ring was discovered in the City of David

Small gold ring, likely belonging to a child living in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period about 2,300 years ago, found in the City of David.

Teen MDA trainee saves father's life after identifying signs of brain infection

Lana Liani, 15, from Tel Aviv, uses skills from her MDA youth training to identify a life-threatening condition in her father and urge immediate hospital care—actions doctors say saved his life.

Friend of fallen soldier: ‘He was just a 20-year-old angel'

Sergei Marchenko, a family friend of Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu, mourns the 20-year-old soldier killed in a Gaza building collapse, calling him 'an angel boy' and criticizing military tactics and Knesset leadership.

Reservists draw the line:

Reservists draw the line: Gaza aid blocked at Kerem Shalom Crossing

In bold pre-dawn move, dozens of Israeli reservists and activists shut down the Kerem Shalom Crossing, vowing to halt all aid to Gaza until the hostages are freed. 'Every truck prolongs the war, this isn’t aid — it’s ammunition.' Watch.

Minister of Aliyah and Integration:

Minister of Aliyah and Integration: 'Aliyah sends a powerful message to our enemies'

Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration at World Zionist Congress: 'Israel is the home of every Jew. Israel needs you. We need you. And we are waiting for you.'

Ettya and Eitan David Eliya injured in serious crash in Samaria

Ettya Eliya, widow of terror victim Yehuda Dimentman, and her husband Eitan David, injured in a serious car accident near Yitzhar Junction, family calls for prayers as Eitan remains in serious condition.

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Watch: Israeli indicted for smuggling weapons from Jordan after high-speed chase

Israeli resident faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling firearms from Jordan and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who carried out shooting attack

IDF announces plans to demolish home of terrorist who wounded ten Israelis in shooting attack, as part of ongoing efforts to deter terrorism in Samaria, amid continued security threats in the region.

Iran cornered: No Plan B as nuclear talks near collapse

Tehran reportedly scrambling without fallback strategy as nuclear talks with the US teeter on the brink of failure, Iranian officials fear the regime cannot withstand continued sanctions.

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Hostage David Cunio marks second birthday in captivity

Sharon Cunio says Emma and Yuli need their father David in order to heal from their captivity, 'They need their father to heal. To recover. To rebuild trust'

Major disruption:

Major disruption: Nine Jerusalem light rail stations suspended starting today

Jerusalem braces for gridlock as nine light rail stations shut down for 14 weeks starting May 21, part of a major project linking the Red and Green Lines and aiming to reshape the capital’s transit future — while testing its present.

Abbas to discuss weapons at Lebanese ‘Palestinian refugee camps’

PA chairman Abbas is in Beirut to discuss disarmament of “Palestinian refugee camps” with Lebanese leaders. The talks aim to extend state authority into these traditionally autonomous areas where armed groups operate.

Biden's spokesperson:

Biden's spokesperson: His last PSA test was in 2014

A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden says his last PSA test was in 2014, clarifying he was "never diagnosed with prostate cancer" before the latest diagnosis.

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

United Arab Emirates and Israel reach an agreement to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza. The development comes amidst heightened international pressure on Israel regarding the humanitarian situation.

Yarden Bibas reveals meeting with Sinwar in captivity

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas shares his longing for his friend David Cunio, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza. "Sinwar promised me we’d stay together, but we were separated."

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

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Report: New US intel suggests Israel poised for Iran nuclear attack

New US intelligence cited by CNN indicates Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, risking regional conflict and divergence with Trump's diplomatic efforts. Deep internal disagreements within the US government persist on the likelihood of such a strike.

Olmert lashes out:

Olmert lashes out: What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime

Former PM Olmert blasts Israel's Gaza operation on the BBC, calling it "very close to a war crime" and a war "without purpose."

'More advanced than Israel'

'More advanced than Israel': Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defense system

President Trump announces plans for a "Golden Dome" missile shield to protect the US, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. Costing an estimated $175 billion, the system is projected to be operational by the end of his second term.

US Ambassador to Israel:

US Ambassador to Israel: 'America is your friend—we stand with Israel against evil'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee declares unwavering US support for Israel at a high-level economic reception in Tel Aviv, affirming, 'Your enemies are our enemies.'

'I had to survive for them':

'I had to survive for them': Edan Alexander recounts harrowing Hamas captivity

In first meeting with former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, freed hostage Edan Alexander reveals source of his strength: Knowing his Golani brothers were fighting for him.

Report:

Report: decades later, Eli Cohen’s possessions come home

Decades after his execution, Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s belongings are sent back to Israel by Syria in a goodwill gesture directed at President Trump.

Tortured, starving, alone:

Tortured, starving, alone: Matan Zangauker’s dire condition in Hamas captivity

Shocking new details paint grim picture of Matan Zangauker’s life in Hamas captivity: severe weight loss, physical decline from a degenerative disease, psychological torture, and isolation. 'I don’t know if he can hold on,' his mother says.

Chief of Staff to Gazans: We are not the ones who started this war

In bold message from the battlefield, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reminds Gazans that Hamas — not Israel — is to blame for Gaza’s suffering, adds that Hamas can release the hostages or face the consequences.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: Hamas chose this war and will pay the price

Chief of Staff Zamir: Hamas terror will be uprooted completely — if there’s a deal, we’ll know how to adjust

'Aimed at Israel’s destruction'

Berlin declares BDS Movement unconstitutional: 'Aimed at Israel’s destruction'

In a sweeping move, Berlin’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution outlaws BDS movement, branding it a direct threat to peaceful international order and noting that it crosses a red line into anti-constitutional extremism.

Hollywood film to spotlight secret 'beeper operation' in Lebanon

New Hollywood thriller to dramatize mysterious anti-Hezbollah 'beeper operation' in Lebanon. Produced by Yoav Gross and Danni A, and starring Daniella Pick, Katie Cassidy, and Emily Austin, the film fuses Hollywood flair with an Israeli edge.

Shameful and elusive:

Democrats party leader refuses to apologize for attacking IDF

Yair Golan, who attacked IDF soldiers and claimed that 'a sane state does not kill babies for fun,' also says government 'sounds like a Hamas spokesperson.'

Rubio warns Syria may be weeks from collapse and civil war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells lawmakers that Syria’s fragile transitional government is on the verge of collapse, potentially plunging the country into a full-scale civil war and territorial split.

Kfar Aza bids farewell to bereaved mother and beloved educator

Tamar Kutz (82), who lost her son Aviv, his wife Livnat, and their three children: Rotem, Yonatan, and Yiftach on October 7, dies of a heart attack.

Toxic threats?

Toxic threats? Suspicious envelopes target Israeli ministers — again

Two government ministers receive powder-filled envelopes, triggering police probe and Knesset lockdowns. For Minister Uriel Busso, it’s the fourth such scare in a year — raising serious questions about targeted threats and security lapses.