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Ten years in prison for man accused of spying for Iran

Moti Maman, who was convicted of contact with a foreign agent after meeting with intelligence officials in Iran, has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Hostages' families warn:

Hostages' families warn: Bodies of deceased hostages could become unrecoverable

A Hostages and Missing Families Forum medical report outlines several risks to the bodies of the deceased hostages still being held in Gaza.

Watch:

Watch: Boy injured by firework during soccer match

The police released footage from the moment a firework was launched that hit the chest of a 7.5-year-old boy during the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa.

How a bereaved wife responded when a high school principal tried to silence her

During a lecture at Hartman High School, Sigal, whose husband fell on 10.7, spoke about the loss of trust in the residents of Gaza. The principal of the school demanded she skip over that part, but Sigal insisted.

Poland:

Poland: Ancient Jewish cemetery desecrated

Unknown individuals dug up and destroyed graves at a historic site located in a forest managed by the Western Poland forestry department.

Stabbing attack terrorist sentenced to 24 years in prison

A juvenile district court sentenced a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack to 24 years in prison, probation, and financial compensation of 125,000 shekels.

IDF and ISA confirm:

IDF and ISA confirm: Released terrorist who returned to terror eliminated in Gaza City

The IDF eliminated Ali Sarfiti, who served a sentence in Israel between 2002 and 2015 for conducting terrorist activity and then returned to direct terror attacks in Israeli territory.

'We buried them amid the sirens'

Dina lost her husband, son-in-law, and grandson on 10/7: 'We buried them amid the sirens'

Dina Fahimi shares the heartbreaking story of how she lost husband, son-in-law, and grandson when a missile hit her home during the opening volley of missiles on October 7th, 2023.

Rare find:

Rare find: The mystery of the stone capital with a menorah decoration

A one-of-a-kind stone capital decorated with an eight-branched lamp over 1,500 years old, will be revealed to the public for the first time at the National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Jerusalem.

Monkey located in a restroom stall in Tuba-Zangariyye

North District police located a monkey that was kept inside a restroom stall in a house in the village of Tuba-Zangariyye. Another monkey was found confined in a house in Umm al-Fahm.

ICC Prosecutor restricted from publicizing warrant applications

ICC judges have barred the prosecutor from announcing intentions to file for arrest warrants in connection with Israel, as he prepares to apply for additional warrants against Israelis.

Bedlam in the Capitol:

Bedlam in the Capitol: Protesters clash with Minister Ben-Gvir

Protesters confronted Israel's National Security Minister while shouting about Gaza. Ben-Gvir replied: 'The State of Israel will win.'

In their memory, we stand

IDF Chief of Staff honors fallen ahead of Memorial Day: In their memory, we stand

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Israel’s fallen soldiers in a stirring message ahead of Memorial Day, calling on all to remember their sacrifice, support bereaved families, and uphold the mission of defense, unity, and resilience.

Swiss fencers apologize after snubbing Israeli flag and anthem at European championships

Switzerland’s under-23 fencing team apologizes after sparking backlash for refusing to face the Israeli flag during the European Championships medal ceremony in Estonia, insist their act was not a political statement against Israel but an expression of empathy for suffering amid ongoing conflict.

Canada:

Canada: Liberals led by Mark Carney projected to win election

Preliminary figures released by Elections Canada show the Liberals will win a fourth term in office, though it remains unclear whether it will be a majority or a minority government.

IDF preparing for significant mobilization of reservists

Amid the deadlock in the talks on a hostage deal and demands from cabinet ministers, the IDF is preparing to expand ground operations in Gaza and mobilize additional brigades of reservists.

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: The 'Deep State' in Israel is trying to topple a right-wing government

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s wife, in interview with a Hungarian newspaper associated with the local government, attacks Israel’s investigative system and warns of attempts to overthrow an elected right-wing government.

Minister Dermer:

Minister Dermer: In 12 months, the war will have ended, Israel will win

Minister for Strategic Affairs responds to questions at a conference in Jerusalem: "Many more countries will want peace with Israel, but the key to that is victory."

Report:

Report: Significant breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Cairo-brokered ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are reportedly making headway, though disagreements persist.

American F-18 lost in unusual Red Sea incident

F-18 assigned to USS Harry S. Truman lost overboard in Red Sea, US Navy confirms.

Defense Minister on Iran:

Defense Minister on Iran: 'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets high-ranking IDF officials, warns that Israel will act to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee pledges military action against Iran if the IRGC continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

Mia Cohen identified as woman buried in Hadera yard

Mia Cohen, 49, named as woman found Monday morning buried in the yard of her Hadera home following suspected murder.

Yarden Bibas:

Yarden Bibas: 'No independence while they are still there'

Released hostage Yarden Bibas posted a sobering message for the approaching Independence Day.

Captivity survivor to Trump:

Captivity survivor to Trump: 'I saw tortures taken from the Middle Ages'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel begs US President Donald Trump, 'I saw tortures taken from the Middle Ages, we must bring them all home.'

At JNS summit:

At JNS summit: Pastor Hagee warns against regimes in Iran and Turkey

'Turkey has become an imperialist state, regime change is the only moral, realistic, permanent solution to Islamic Republic's obsession,' Pastor John Hagee tells JNS summit.

Following Tnuva's lead: Two more dairy giants raise prices

Strauss Group announces 1.5% price hike, Tara and Unilever raise prices by an average 3.5%.

Committee decides:

Committee decides: Police Internal Investigations Department to be independent body

The committee was created due to the State Comptroller's criticism recommends removing the Police Internal Investigations Unit from the control of the Prosecutor's Office.

Father of drafted haredi:

Father of haredi who drafted: 'His choice is brave, it makes me very happy'

Hundreds of young haredi men reported to the Tel Hashomer draft office and embarked on their journey into IDF service, 'It's not to be taken for granted.'

Hostage's parents:

Hostage's parents: Alon lost one eye, the other can be saved

The parents of the hostage, Alon Ohel, attacked the international organizations providing aid to Gaza but not caring for their son: 'What country provides medical care to one side, knowing that there are wounded hostages in danger who are not receiving medical care?'

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father talks about his son Ori's faith that kept him going in captivity

'My son's mission, apparently, was to save souls from the Jewish Nation,' Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of Ori, who was murdered in Hamas captivity admits.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

A resident of Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood was caught with a knife and a passage encouraging Jihad on a light rail in central Jerusalem. He admitted that he intended to stab Jews.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

Minister Gideon Sa'ar: 'UN has become a rotten, anti-Israel, and antisemitic body'

'I accuse. I accuse UNRWA. I accuse the UN. I accuse the Secretary-General. And I accuse all those who deprive the most attacked country in the world — Israel — of its most basic right to defend itself,' Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar says.

State Comptroller:

State Comptroller: We have access to military materials, we're auditing failures

Israel's State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman, revealed that in addition to auditing the failures that led to the October 7th Massacre, his office is looking into the government's treatment of the hostages and their families.

Adv. Tzion Amir: 'We have enough evidence to pull Bar's affidavit to pieces'

Adv. Tzion Amir, government representative to the High Court, hinted that Netanyahu's staff do not want to deal with cross-examination: 'These are things that are better not said.'

Dismal Data:

Dismal Data: IDF fails in increasing haredi draft numbers

Out of 10,000 draft orders sent to haredim in past six months, less than one thousand reported for service. Haredi Hashmonaim brigade having difficulty filling its ranks.

Dramatic testimony:

Nahal Oz testimony: Yochai jumped on a grenade, his friends attacked with knives

'We will not be taken hostage,' Nimrod Eliraz, sole survivor of the Nahal Oz command center, recounts how four soldiers fought for hours against Hamas terrorists, without ammunition.

NYPD investigating clashes between pro and anti-Israel protesters in Crown Heights

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that the NYPD was investigating clashes that ensued when anti-Israel protesters arrived in Crown Heights, including two instances of harassment by pro-Israel protesters.

Amid ceasefire talks

Hamas leaders meet Turkish FM in Doha amid ceasefire talks

Turkey continues to engage with Hamas: Delegation from the terror group meets Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Doha to discuss ceasefire efforts and Gaza’s humanitarian situation.

Ambassador Huckabee honors Americans killed in Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

US Ambassador to Israel attends ceremony honoring Americans who were murdered on October 7, 2023: I pray their sacrifices were not in vain.