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GOP Congressman places 'Hebrew Hammer' Mezuzah at his office entrance

The mezuzah, designed in the shape of a hammer with "Hebrew Hammer" inscription, reflects the nickname of newly elected Congressman Randy Fine as a determined fighter against antisemitism; Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel: "An important symbolic act highlighting the significance of proud Jewish identity in the face of growing antisemitism."

GOP Congressman places 'Hebrew Hammer' Mezuzah at his office entrance

Never recovered:

Never recovered: Mother of Barkan shooting victim passes away 7 years later

Chava, the mother of Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, who was murdered in a shooting attack at the Barkan Industrial Zone in 2018, has passed away. Friends say she never recovered from the loss of her daughter.

Never recovered: Mother of Barkan shooting victim passes away 7 years later

Sgt. Yishai Urbach was married 2 months before he fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yishai Elyakim Urbach from Zichron Ya'akov went back into Gaza 2 months after getting married, where he was killed in action.

Sgt. Yishai Urbach was married 2 months before he fell in Gaza

Lindsey Graham:

Lindsey Graham: 'No support for security deal with Saudi without normalization'

Republican Senator stated that he would not support the Trump administration's move if it waives the demand for normalization as a condition for a security agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Lindsey Graham: 'No support for security deal with Saudi without normalization'

Over Gaza war

EU to reassess Israel trade deal amid Gaza war concerns

European Union foreign ministers are set to formally discuss reviewing a trade agreement with Israel amid deepening concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

EU to reassess Israel trade deal amid Gaza war concerns

Watchdog:

Watchdog: Biden’s Gaza pier mission poorly planned, left dozens of troops injured

Pentagon watchdog report reveals major operational failures in Biden’s $230 million Gaza aid pier mission, including 62 US troop injuries, millions in damages, and equipment shortfalls.

Watchdog: Biden’s Gaza pier mission poorly planned, left dozens of troops injured

Pending court ruling

German spy agency halts 'extremist' label for AfD pending court ruling

Germany's domestic intelligence agency pauses its classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist group, awaiting a court decision. AfD leaders welcome the development.

German spy agency halts 'extremist' label for AfD pending court ruling

Ecuador’s President:

Ecuador’s President: Israel aiding us in fight against cartel violence

Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa reveals that Israel and the UAE have agreed to share intelligence with his government to combat violent drug cartels.

Ecuador’s President: Israel aiding us in fight against cartel violence

Smotrich: Most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas

Sources close to Minister Smotrich clarify that he stated in a meeting with families of hostages that he is convinced "most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas in a way that would endanger Israel's security."

Smotrich: Most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas

Threatens sanctions

Trump calls for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire, threatens new sanctions

US President calls for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning of tougher sanctions if it's not observed. While Ukraine agrees to the proposal, Russia offers only a three-day pause.

Trump calls for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire, threatens new sanctions

Minister Goldknopf: The ultimate goal - releasing the hostages

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf meets families of hostages, stresses: "Jewish law establishes that the value of redeeming captives and preserving life is supreme, even overriding Shabbat."

Minister Goldknopf: The ultimate goal - releasing the hostages

Qatar-Gate affair:

Qatar-Gate affair: Judge accepts appeal, Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

District Court judge overturns the decision of the Rishon LeZion Magistrate Court President and extends the detention of Prime Minister adviser Yonatan Urich.

Qatar-Gate affair: Judge accepts appeal, Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

'Jewish Resilience'

Montana Tucker launches 'Jewish Resilience' campaign with Emily Damari and Roni Gonen

American entertainer Montana Tucker meets Israeli survivors and IDF soldiers during solidarity visit, highlighting Jewish resilience and the power of global support in the aftermath of October 7.

Montana Tucker launches 'Jewish Resilience' campaign with Emily Damari and Roni Gonen

A mother’s hope

A mother’s hope | Hostages' mothers mark second Mother's Day without their sons

As Mother’s Day nears, Israeli mothers of hostages held in Gaza plead for international pressure and renewed diplomatic efforts to bring their children home after 580 days in captivity.

A mother’s hope | Hostages' mothers mark second Mother's Day without their sons

Huckabee:

Huckabee: US doesn't need "permission" from Israel to make deal with Houthis

US Ambassador to Israel defends Trump Administration's decision to reach a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis without involving Israel or an agreement by the Houthis to stop attacking Israel.

Huckabee: US doesn't need "permission" from Israel to make deal with Houthis

Tamir Nimrodi among hostages whose fate is unknown

Since the October 7th Massacre, no sign of life was received from Tamir Nimrodi.

Tamir Nimrodi among hostages whose fate is unknown

Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost elected first American pope in history, to take the name Pope Leo XIV

Selection of the Chicago-born Prevost welcomed by the European Jewish Congress and President Trump.

Robert Prevost elected first American pope in history, to take the name Pope Leo XIV

Deputy FM to CNN:

Deputy FM to CNN: 'Some journalists prefer to receive info from terror orgs'

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel responded to accusations against Israel with CNN senior anchor Christiane Amanpour: 'Military pressure is what led to the last two deals.'

Deputy FM to CNN: 'Some journalists prefer to receive info from terror orgs'

Trump drops Israel normalization requirement in Saudi Nuclear talks

Policy shift removes Israel normalization as a prerequisite for advancing nuclear cooperation with the kingdom.

Trump drops Israel normalization requirement in Saudi Nuclear talks

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I'm telling Hamas, the rules are changing soon'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a training exercise of the IDF’s 5th Brigade on Thursday in Tze’elim, reiterates the 2 goals of defeating Hamas and returning the hostages.

Netanyahu: 'I'm telling Hamas, the rules are changing soon'

Terrorist who abducted 87-year-old woman eliminated

Muhammad Rasmi Marzouq Barakeh, a terrorist in the military intelligence of Hamas, infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre and participated in the abduction of Yaffa Adar.

Terrorist who abducted 87-year-old woman eliminated

Report:

Report: Satellite images reveal secret Iranian nuclear site

New nuclear site reportedly protected from US bunker-buster bombs located in the Semnan province, Fox News reports.

Report: Satellite images reveal secret Iranian nuclear site

Pakistan warns of “clear and present” danger of nuclear war with India

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif claims there is a real danger Pakistan's conflict with India will escalate to an exchange of nuclear attacks.

Pakistan warns of “clear and present” danger of nuclear war with India

IDF eliminates commander in Hamas rocket production headquarters

Over the past 72 hours, the IAF struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, underground terrorist infrastructure sites, and military structures from which terrorists were operating.

IDF eliminates commander in Hamas rocket production headquarters

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

In an official letter to Harvard University, the Trump Administration revoked billions in federal funding for Harvard over the university's failure to use those funds for their intended purpose of benefiting the American public.

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

Report:

Report: Nobel laureate David Beasley in line to head Gaza relief group

Planned Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to restore aid flow while ensuring terror groups are sidelined.

Report: Nobel laureate David Beasley in line to head Gaza relief group

Gaza:

Gaza: Bedouin laborer caught in IDF gun theft attempt

IDF soldiers in Gaza noticed a Bedioun contracted worker, who had security clearance to work for the Israeli forces, apparently attempting to steal an FN MAG machine gun.

Gaza: Bedouin laborer caught in IDF gun theft attempt

Coach Bruce Pearl:

Basketball coach Bruce Pearl: 'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Coach Bruce Pearl, who was named "Coach of the Year" by the National Basketball Coaches Association in the United States, made a special visit to Samaria and met with the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.

Basketball coach Bruce Pearl: 'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Why are Bedouin communities in the Negev turning into ghost towns?

The Regavim organization takes a closer look at the land crisis in the Negev - causes, effects, and the road ahead.

Why are Bedouin communities in the Negev turning into ghost towns?

80 years after WWII

80 years after WWII: Seven largest Jewish communities report unprecedented antisemitism

On 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, new J7 report unveils dramatic surge in antisemitic incidents in seven largest Jewish communities outside Israel, driven by fallout from Oct. 7 atrocities.

80 years after WWII: Seven largest Jewish communities report unprecedented antisemitism

Mixed Service Debate:

Mixed Service Debate: 'You're trying to topple the army!'

Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Succot accused opposition lawmakers of exploiting the IDF's gender integration policy to destabilize the government during a debate today on gender equality in the IDF.

Mixed Service Debate: 'You're trying to topple the army!'

In southern Syria:

IDF establishes mobile triage facility in southern Syria to aid Druze civilians

New medical unit near Hader village echoes Israel’s 'Good Neighbor' legacy, offering humanitarian support as IDF maintains high alert along northern border.

IDF establishes mobile triage facility in southern Syria to aid Druze civilians

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted for V-E Day, urging the world not to forget the sacrifice and message of those who fought the Nazis.

President Herzog: 'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

Reclaiming Gaza: A Vision for the Future

Nachala, a grassroots movement working tirelessly to prepare the return of thousands of Israelis to Gaza once the IDF and government clear the area, has become a household name in Israel. At the forefront of a historic mission,

Reclaiming Gaza: A Vision for the Future

Hidden beneath Beaufort Ridge:

IDF destroys major Hezbollah command hub hidden beneath Beaufort Ridge

Airstrike targets weapons, terrorists, and tunnel shafts in key Hezbollah site; IDF says underground facility now inoperable and vows continued action to thwart threats.

IDF destroys major Hezbollah command hub hidden beneath Beaufort Ridge

'You Honored a Denier':

'You Honored a Denier': Released hostage slams Pulitzer Prize committee

Emily Damari, held captive for 471 days, blasts the Pulitzer Prize board for awarding journalist Mosab Abu Toha, accusing him of denying her abduction and the murder of Israeli hostages.

'You Honored a Denier': Released hostage slams Pulitzer Prize committee

MK Amit Halevi:

MK Amit Halevi: IDF's house-clearing tactics in Gaza endanger soldiers

Likud MK Amit Halevi slams IDF combat strategy in Gaza, urging Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to halt manual building-clearing operations, adopt siege-first tactics to protect soldiers’ lives.

MK Amit Halevi: IDF's house-clearing tactics in Gaza endanger soldiers

Report:

Report: Iranians arrested in England were targeting Israeli embassy

British police arrested five individuals, foiling an advanced terrorist plot targeting the Israeli embassy in western London.

Report: Iranians arrested in England were targeting Israeli embassy

Due to risk of fires:

Israel bans bonfires - including on Lag Ba'omer, due to risk of wildfires

Israel Fire and Rescue Authority bans bonfires nationwide due to extreme weather conditions.

Israel bans bonfires - including on Lag Ba'omer, due to risk of wildfires

Released hostage reflects on strengthened faith during captivity

Former hostage Omer Shemtov shares his spiritual journey and unwavering resolve, even when pressured to carry out attacks.

Released hostage reflects on strengthened faith during captivity