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Price of Israel's wars:

Price of the war: more than 70,000 disabled IDF soldiers under care of the Rehab. Division

The number of disabled IDF soldiers treated at the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense has crossed the 70,000 mark for the first time.

Price of the war: more than 70,000 disabled IDF soldiers under care of the Rehab. Division

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Among the members of the new 'Jewish, Whole, and Strong Israel Party' are former Otzma Yehudit deputy director Yehzekel Hason, Sara Marzel, the wife of right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, and Rabbi Yehuda Epstein from the Kedushat Tzion union.

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Haifa U. in top 100 Academic Institutions for UN Sustainability

With a ranking of 95, the University is being recognized for its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for eliminating poverty, hunger, and discrimination, leading the way among Israeli research universities.

Haifa U. in top 100 Academic Institutions for UN Sustainability

Rep. Wasserman Schultz:

Rep. Wasserman Schultz: 'There can't be an exception for Jewish victims'

Dem. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, during an interview with CNN, attacked those, including in her own party, who deny Hamas' atrocities against women.

Rep. Wasserman Schultz: 'There can't be an exception for Jewish victims'

IDF operates in Rafah:

IDF operates in Rafah: Ground troops identify terrorists, aircraft eliminate them

IDF operational activity continues in the central and southern Gaza Strip where the troops eliminated terrorist cells and located large amounts of weaponry.

IDF operates in Rafah: Ground troops identify terrorists, aircraft eliminate them

Watch:

Watch: Protesters who attempted to burn tires on Route 2 arrested

Two protesters from Herzliya, lit tires on the south-bound Route 2 near the city in an attempt to block the road.

Watch: Protesters who attempted to burn tires on Route 2 arrested

Likud MK:

Likud MK: ‘The protesters are an arm of Hamas’

Likud MK, Nissim Vaturi, compared the anti-government protesters to Hamas terrorists: ‘There is the arm of the damned terrorists and the arm of the protesters.’

Likud MK: ‘The protesters are an arm of Hamas’

How Moshe Feiglin remembers the hostages in Gaza

After participating in a TV panel, not knowing that the cameras were still rolling, former MK Moshe Feiglin removed his shoe to show the sister of one of the hostages how he remembers them.

How Moshe Feiglin remembers the hostages in Gaza

Ex-hostage at White House:

Ex-hostage at White House: In captivity you have no control over your mind, body, or soul

Amit Soussana, released hostage, spoke at White House event and disclosed details on Hamas sexual violence.

Ex-hostage at White House: In captivity you have no control over your mind, body, or soul

IDF vs. Police

IDF vs. Police | Was there or wasn't there a drop in nationalistic crime?

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Yehuda Fox and Samaria and Judea District Police Commander Avishai Moalem faced off on the police's handling of nationalistic crime.

IDF vs. Police | Was there or wasn't there a drop in nationalistic crime?

Miami Mayor, federal judge help clean up antisemitic graffiti

After anti-Israel graffiti was spraypainted on the front of Jewish-owned Holy Bagels in Miami, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Federal Judge Roy Altman came to help clean it up.

Miami Mayor, federal judge help clean up antisemitic graffiti

Russia sets date for trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Espionage trial of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will be held behind closed doors starting June 26.

Russia sets date for trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Report:

Report: Key Democrats approve sale of F-15s to Israel

Washington Post reports that Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) signed off on major arms sale to Israel after facing intense pressure from the Biden administration.

Report: Key Democrats approve sale of F-15s to Israel

In Israel:

Pro-Israel student leaders unite in Israel to address campus challenges

Amidst ongoing unrest on university campuses across North America, coalition of pro-Israel student leaders from various prominent institutions convene in Israel for a pivotal initiative titled "Take Action for Israel."

Pro-Israel student leaders unite in Israel to address campus challenges

Harris on Hamas' sexual crimes:

Harris on Hamas' sexual crimes: We cannot look away and we will not be silent

US Vice President Kamala Harris condemns Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7: The testimonies will only increase as more hostages are released.

Harris on Hamas' sexual crimes: We cannot look away and we will not be silent

Cancelled:

Cancelled: Ehud Barak will not present lecture to senior IDF officers

Former PM Ehud Barak was invited to speak before senior officers in the IDF before his appearance was cancelled by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to his calls to refuse military service.

Cancelled: Ehud Barak will not present lecture to senior IDF officers

Near PM's residence:

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire near PM's residence

Clashes at a left-wing demonstration outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem: Five demonstrators arrested, two lightly injured after being hit by a water cannon.

Protesters break through police barriers and light a bonfire near PM's residence

White House fact sheet on combatting sexual violence leaves out Hamas

The sexual violence committed against Israelis during and after the October 7 massacre did not receive a single mention in administration announcement on efforts to combat sexual violence around the world.

White House fact sheet on combatting sexual violence leaves out Hamas

Completely Ignored:

Completely Ignored: IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

An intelligence document distributed by the IDF described in detail the raid plan for the border area, including the exact number of hostages. The information was passed to the Gaza Division - and completely ignored.

Completely Ignored: IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

President Herzog speaks with family of Nepalese hostage

The President spoke with the family of Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student who was kidnapped on October 7 and continues to be held by Hamas.

President Herzog speaks with family of Nepalese hostage

Gallant meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

Senior Advisor to U.S. President Biden meets Israeli Defense Minister to discuss daily attacks by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Gallant meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

Magician Uri Geller:

Magician Uri Geller: 'I helped stop the Iranian UAV attack'

Israeli magician Uri Geller has claimed that he played a role in operating some of the systems that thwarted the Iranian UAV swarm launched at Israel in April.

Magician Uri Geller: 'I helped stop the Iranian UAV attack'

Key Hezbollah rocket and missile operative eliminated

The IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub, a key operative in the Rocket and Missile Department of the Nasser Unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon,

Key Hezbollah rocket and missile operative eliminated

Grandfather of fallen soldier:

Grandfather of fallen soldier: 'My grandson was raised on the Torah and its commandments'

Saadia Sharabi, the grandfather of fallen soldier Shalom Menachem who was killed in the APC explosion in Gaza, spoke about the deep conversations he had with his grandson about the military.

Grandfather of fallen soldier: 'My grandson was raised on the Torah and its commandments'

Herzog discusses war with US envoy

President Isaac Herzog today (Monday) met with US Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security, Amos Hochstein. The 2 discussed Hezbollah's attacks and the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Herzog discusses war with US envoy

US DOE opens investigation against Chapman U. over antisemitism

U.S. Department of Education Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Chapman University Following Brandeis Center Complaint Showing Unchecked Anti-Semitism on Campus. Case Includes Death Threat to a Jewish Student: "f*** yeah I want you and all Zionist trash bags dead the f*** kinda question is that?”

US DOE opens investigation against Chapman U. over antisemitism

'Help find my father!'

'Help find my father!' Daughter of missing man appeals for public's help

The daughters of Daniel Denan urge the public to help locate him after he vanished without a trace from their home in Afula.

'Help find my father!' Daughter of missing man appeals for public's help

Netanyahu meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

US Special envoy meets Israeli leaders to discuss progress of war, efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Netanyahu meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

Brother of fallen haredi soldier:

Brother of fallen haredi soldier: ‘The army does not respect haredim’

The brother of fallen IDF soldier, Captain Israel Yudkin, says that the Ministry of Defense refuses the family's request to write the words ‘God shall revenge his blood’ on his tombstone.

Brother of fallen haredi soldier: ‘The army does not respect haredim’

Gallant to US Representatives:

Gallant to US delegation: 'Iranian proxies are fighting a war on Western civilization'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with a bipartisan delegation of US members of Congress and provided a situation assessment of operational and strategic developments on Israel’s borders.

Gallant to US delegation: 'Iranian proxies are fighting a war on Western civilization'

Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia

A minor from the village of 'Ara was arrested and indicted for planning to join the Islamic State and to carry out attacks in Israel and abroad.

Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia

For 3rd consecutive year

For 3rd consecutive year, Israel sets new defense exports record: Over $13 Billion in 2023

Israeli defense exports have doubled within five years, with over a third (36%) of the agreements signed in 2023 – missile, rocket, and air defense systems.

For 3rd consecutive year, Israel sets new defense exports record: Over $13 Billion in 2023

Musician from Netiv Ha’asara:

Musician from Netiv Ha’asara wants to fall in love with the country all over again

Micha Biton wrote a song for the country that broke his heart, a country where he and his family were besieged for 14 hours in a dark saferoom, and seeks to rebuild trust in it

Musician from Netiv Ha’asara wants to fall in love with the country all over again

Rafah

Rafah: Terrorists eliminated using drones

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah.

Rafah: Terrorists eliminated using drones

Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet

The Prime Minister has decided to dissolve the War Cabinet and decisions will instead be made by the Security Cabinet.

Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet

Operation Arnon:

Identity of terrorists who held rescued hostages disclosed

Neighbors were shocked to hear that Ahmad Aljamal, a 73-year-old family doctor, and his son, Abdallah, a 37-year-old Al Jazeera journalist, held four rescued hostages.

Identity of terrorists who held rescued hostages disclosed

Prominent Lod Imam detained again for alleged incitement

Sheikh Yusuf Mohammed al-Baz, who recently was released from prison after serving time for incitement, said during a sermon at the Great Omari Mosque: 'We'll do to you what you did to Gaza.'

Prominent Lod Imam detained again for alleged incitement

Yair Netanyahu infers there was treason on October 7th

Netanuahu's son claimed, that Supreme Court froze the state auditor’s review of the IDF and Shin Bet, to hide events leading up to the massacre. ‘A state investigative committee is almost always used as a cover-up committee for the Left wing.’

Yair Netanyahu infers there was treason on October 7th

Due to a lack of soldiers

Due to a lack of soldiers: IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

Due to a lack of soldiers: IDF working to create new reserve division

Watch:

Watch: Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire

A man went to move his car, which was parked close to a fire and lost consciousness. A resourceful and brave policeman saved his life.

Watch: Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire