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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.

Hamas leaders meet Turkish FM in Doha amid ceasefire talks

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.

Ambassador Huckabee honors Americans killed in Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

Cancellation of 200 shekel notes:

Cancellation of 200 shekel notes: Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s threat to the Bank of Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar demands urgent discussion on the cancellation of 200 shekel banknotes or specific series that reached Gaza, threatens to advance the move through a government decision and legislation if necessary.

Cancellation of 200 shekel notes: Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s threat to the Bank of Israel

After deadly festival attack

Vancouver driver charged with murder after deadly attack at Filipino festival

Suspect with a known mental health history charged after the tragic attack during Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day celebration which left 11 dead and dozens injured.

Vancouver driver charged with murder after deadly attack at Filipino festival

For the first time:

For the first time: North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

North Korea officially confirms it deployed soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine, following Kim Jong Un’s orders.

For the first time: North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Swiss ambassador apologizes after fencers snub Israeli anthem at European championships

Switzerland’s ambassador to Israel apologizes after the Swiss U23 fencing team failed to honor Israel’s anthem during a medal ceremony. Israeli officials condemn the incident.

Swiss ambassador apologizes after fencers snub Israeli anthem at European championships

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for a full investigation into Saturday’s blast at Shahid Rajaee Port that killed 40 and injured over 1,000.

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Crown Heights: Wig thief stole $30k in wigs and materials

Police re-arrest criminal who broke into Crown Heights wig store, stealing $30,000 worth of wigs and materials to make them.

Crown Heights: Wig thief stole $30k in wigs and materials

Ronen Bar:

Ronen Bar: My insistence is out of concern, I will leave soon

Shin Bet Chief reveals to a bereaved father that he will leave his post soon, and claims: 'There's no political or ideological matter here.'

Ronen Bar: My insistence is out of concern, I will leave soon

Israeli man found dead in Los Angeles, police investigating

A 45-year-old Israeli man was found dead on Saturday in his home in the Woodland Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli man found dead in Los Angeles, police investigating

Russia:

Russia: Muslim businessman funds construction of new synagogue

Billionaire Suleyman Kerimov, an influential local businessman, decided to donate a substantial sum to the Jewish complex in the Republic of Dagestan, which will be called "Jerusalem of Darbent."

Russia: Muslim businessman funds construction of new synagogue

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets delegation of Ambassadors to the UN

The ambassadors, who represent countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, heard from the Prime Minister at length about various issues.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets delegation of Ambassadors to the UN

Report:

Report: Exceptional perks in ISA Jewish Department

Elad Gabayan served until recently as a source for the Jewish Department in the ISA, where he received perks that included 'dark money' and date coaching.

Report: Exceptional perks in ISA Jewish Department

Watch:

Watch: PM Netanyahu reveals story behind Nasrallah assassination

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at JNS' International Policy Summit, speaks about how Israel broke the Iranian axis. 'My military secretary came in and gave me a note: 'Done.''

Watch: PM Netanyahu reveals story behind Nasrallah assassination

IDF strikes missile storage facility in Beirut

After the IDF struck a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut's Dahieh suburb, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated: 'The Dahieh will not serve as a haven for the Hezbollah terror organization.'

IDF strikes missile storage facility in Beirut

‘Operation Hug’

‘Operation Hug’ initiative to reunite lone soldiers with parents resumes

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) and Jewish National Fund–USA, combine efforts once again to bring Lone Soldiers and parents together after long separation.

‘Operation Hug’ initiative to reunite lone soldiers with parents resumes

Israel and France spar over visa cancellations

Israel has cancelled the visas for a French parliamentary delegation, claiming that the group was coming to Israel to undermine Israeli interests.

Israel and France spar over visa cancellations

Two Israeli Arabs allegedly attempted to join Islamic State

Police arrested two Jerusalem residents who contacted a member of the Islamic State and even flew overseas to join the organization.

Two Israeli Arabs allegedly attempted to join Islamic State

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'ISA director lied about warning of massacre'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court that Ronen Bar lied about having given warning of the war.

Netanyahu: 'ISA director lied about warning of massacre'

Watch:

Watch: Hamas hides weapons in UNRWA bags near civilian buildings in Gaza

Troops find a weapon cache approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and about 100 meters from a building that was used as a hospital in Rafah.

Watch: Hamas hides weapons in UNRWA bags near civilian buildings in Gaza

Netanyahu to ministers:

Netanyahu to ministers: What you'll reveal about Ronen Bar will shock you

Netanyahu to the ministers before submitting an affidavit against the Shin Bet Chief: 'What you will reveal about what Ronen Bar ordered an hour before the massacre, including transcripts, will shock you.'

Netanyahu to ministers: What you'll reveal about Ronen Bar will shock you

Freedom and Love:

Freedom and Love: The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.

Freedom and Love: The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Investigators suspect Beit Shemesh fire was set deliberately

Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered the establishment of a special investigation team for the fire in the Beit Shemesh region. The team believes that someone started the fire deliberately.

Investigators suspect Beit Shemesh fire was set deliberately

Fire in Prat Stream:

Firefighters working to rescue hundreds of hikers after wildfire breaks out in Prat Stream

I fire broke out in the Prat Stream in the Binyamin Region. Firefighters are battling difficult terrain to battle the blaze and rescue hundreds of hikers from the area.

Firefighters working to rescue hundreds of hikers after wildfire breaks out in Prat Stream

Prayer to bridge fragile transition between Remembrance and Independence Days

Ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, Tzohar has published a prayer for the transition from Memorial Day to provide a source of inspiration and comfort amidst the ongoing war.

Prayer to bridge fragile transition between Remembrance and Independence Days

Qatari Prime Minister:

Qatari Prime Minister: Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'

Qatari Prime Minister: Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams

Central Command chief Avi Bluth rejected a request from a minor who was expelled from Judea and IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams, claiming that he poses a danger to regional security.

IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams

18 Months Later:

18 Months Later: Hundreds of body parts still await identification

A year and a half after the October 7th massacre, hundreds of body parts and other remains have not yet been identified.

18 Months Later: Hundreds of body parts still await identification

Canada: 9 dead in car ramming at Vancouver festival

Nine dead, many injured, after car rams crowd at Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Canada: 9 dead in car ramming at Vancouver festival

Haifa bans singer who announced concert in 'Haifa, Palestine'

The mayor of Haifa committed that he will not allow singer Lina Makoul to perform in municipal events after she declared a performance in 'Haifa, Palestine'

Haifa bans singer who announced concert in 'Haifa, Palestine'

Captain Ido Voloch:

Fallen soldier's last message

Bereaved brother of Captain Ido Voloch reads a message his brother wrote during his officers' training course, where he also mentions his friends who fell during the Swords of Iron war.

Fallen soldier's last message

Israeli doctor saves man midflight

Dr. Eyal Aloni, head of the ophthalmology department at Barzilai Medical Center, saved a young man who collapsed during a flight from Tbilisi to Israel.

Israeli doctor saves man midflight

Nine injured in Akko apartment fire

Fire breaks out in second-floor apartment, injuring nine people, including one seriously.

Nine injured in Akko apartment fire

Attorney General causes outrage at Constitution Cmt'e.: 'No selective enforcement'

Attorney General tells Constitution Committee that law enforcement system works consistently and objectively, protecting freedom of the press.

Attorney General causes outrage at Constitution Cmt'e.: 'No selective enforcement'

Supreme Court to gov't: Explain why haredim haven't been drafted

Supreme Court demands Israeli government explain why haredim have not been drafted on a scale appropriate for IDF's needs.

Supreme Court to gov't: Explain why haredim haven't been drafted

Worth a quarter million:

Police return four stolen parrots, worth a quarter million NIS, to rightful owners

Four of seven stolen parrots, located in Tulkarm, return to Jungle Kef zoo in northern Israel.

Police return four stolen parrots, worth a quarter million NIS, to rightful owners

Grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital desecrated in Damascus

Unknown individuals break into Jewish cemetery in Damascus, desecrate grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital, a renowned Kabbalist and disciple of Arizal.

Grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital desecrated in Damascus

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

Iran closes port affected by chemical blast which left hundreds injured and 18 dead, declares three days of mourning.

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

BBC Arabic freelancer exposed for antisemitic posts, calls for violence against Jews

Freelance reporter frequently featured on BBC Arabic found to have a history of violently antisemitic social media posts, raising serious concerns over BBC Arabic’s editorial standards.

BBC Arabic freelancer exposed for antisemitic posts, calls for violence against Jews

Further talks planned

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations, plan further talks in Europe

American and Iranian negotiators complete a third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, described as "positive and productive."

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations, plan further talks in Europe