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New data:

Antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands soar to record levels, new data show

A record 421 antisemitic incidents were recorded in the Netherlands in 2024, marking an 11% rise over the previous high. Dutch watchdog CIDI warns the nation is facing an antisemitism crisis requiring urgent action.

Antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands soar to record levels, new data show

Report:

Report: US eyeing major arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Washington preparing a multi-billion dollar arms package for Saudi Arabia, potentially topping $100 billion, sources tell Reuters. The proposal is expected to coincide with Trump’s upcoming visit to the kingdom.

Report: US eyeing major arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Revealed:

Revealed: Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

A Channel 13 exposé, to air in full on Sunday, reveals top Biden officials discussed ways to remove Netanyahu amid Gaza war tensions.

Revealed: Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

Stresses Iran threat

Netanyahu meets bipartisan US delegation, emphasizes Iran threat and hostage talks

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets a bipartisan US delegation to discuss Israel's fight against terror, efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, and ongoing talks for hostage release.

Netanyahu meets bipartisan US delegation, emphasizes Iran threat and hostage talks

Omri Casspi to light torch on Independence Day

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA and an active advocate for Israel since his retirement, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

Omri Casspi to light torch on Independence Day

Congressman reveals Syrian leader's conditions for deal with Israel

US Representative Marlin Stutzman spoke about his meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa and how the Syrians are interested in normalization with Israel.

Congressman reveals Syrian leader's conditions for deal with Israel

Syrian media:

Syrian media: Hezbollah launches artillery barrage on Syrian military post

The Syrian military targeted the source of fire, which was in Lebanese territory, but stopped after the Lebanese military said it would search for the terrorists who conducted the launches.

Syrian media: Hezbollah launches artillery barrage on Syrian military post

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir speaking engagement

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's scheduled speech at the Young Israel of Woodmere was canceled just two days in advance due to a death in the rabbi's family.

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir speaking engagement

Holocaust survivor Ruth Haran:

Holocaust survivor Ruth Haran: 'I remember the Holocaust through the eyes of a young girl'

90-year-old Ruth Haran survived the Holocaust and massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri: 'When the war ended, I was barely seven years old, about the age my great-granddaughter Yahel was when kidnapped to Gaza.'

Holocaust survivor Ruth Haran: 'I remember the Holocaust through the eyes of a young girl'

Will the warrants be dropped?

International Criminal Court sends Israel's legal challenge back for further review

Appeals Chamber rules that a lower court must reconsider Israel’s claim that the ICC lacks jurisdiction in the case against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Minister Gallant.

International Criminal Court sends Israel's legal challenge back for further review

Honenu:

Honenu demands criminal investigation against head of Shin Bet Jewish Department

Honenu appeals to Attorney General and Police chief demanding a criminal investigation against head of Shin Bet's Jewish Department, in light of his published recordings.

Honenu demands criminal investigation against head of Shin Bet Jewish Department

Report:

Report: Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal

Indirect negotiations in Rome reveal concerns over technical timelines as the US pushes for a comprehensive agreement.

Report: Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal

Sign of life

Omri Miran sobs in video: 'I miss my family'

The family of the hostage Omri Miran authorized the publication of parts of the Hamas psychological terror video of him. 'The situation here is very difficult.'

Omri Miran sobs in video: 'I miss my family'

Jewish schools see 84% surge in security costs post-October 7th

Teach Coalition report highlights sharp rise in security spending at Jewish schools in wake of anti-semitic threats.

Jewish schools see 84% surge in security costs post-October 7th

IDF inquiry:

IDF inquiry: UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

The IDF's preliminary inquiry into the death of a UN worker in Deir al-Balah found that he was hit by tank fire after the building he was in was mistakenly identified as hostile.

IDF inquiry: UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

Moving:

Moving: Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Daniel Weiss, who lost both his parents in the October 7th Massacre, and former hostage Agam Berger performed the song 'Shir L'Maalot' at the March of the Living in Poland.

Moving: Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

Minister Gideon Sa'ar demands: Harm Hamas' economy with 200 shekel bills

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar submits request to Bank of Israel Governor to revoke legal tender of 200 shekel bills in order to undermine Hamas' economy.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar demands: Harm Hamas' economy with 200 shekel bills

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day | Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Holocaust Remembrance Day | Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

Holocaust Memorial Day:

Holocaust Memorial Day: Hod Hasharon Mayor's shameful speech

Mayor of Hod Hasharon Amir Kochavi speaks at the Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony and compares Nazi horrors to IDF's activities in Gaza.

Holocaust Memorial Day: Hod Hasharon Mayor's shameful speech

Netanyahu honors Holocaust victims in personal address

Prime Minister recounts family history during Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the Knesset.

Netanyahu honors Holocaust victims in personal address

Congressman claims:

Congressman claims: Syria wants to join Abraham Accords - under the right conditions

US Congressman Cory Mills tells Bloomberg he spoke with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa about US sanctions, removal of chemical weapons, and the possibility of Syria joining the Abraham Accords.

Congressman claims: Syria wants to join Abraham Accords - under the right conditions

Keith Siegel pleads:

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now' Captivity survivor Keith Siegel pleads for action

After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now' Captivity survivor Keith Siegel pleads for action

Hasidim enter Tomb of Joshua, attack Palestinian Arabs nearby

About 20 Breslov Hasidim visited the Tomb of Joshua and threw stones at Palestinian Arabs in the area.

Hasidim enter Tomb of Joshua, attack Palestinian Arabs nearby

Prisoner accidentally set free early

Prisoner in northern Israel accidentally released early, returned to prison; regional commander demands inquiry.

Prisoner accidentally set free early

Watch:

Watch: Captivity and Holocaust survivors march together in Aushwitz

Marking 80 years since liberation, Israeli President Herzog and Polish President Duda to lead March of the Living alongside 80 Holocaust survivors and 10 freed October 7 hostages.

Watch: Captivity and Holocaust survivors march together in Aushwitz

Yom HaShoah:

Yom HaShoah: President Isaac Herzog meets President Duda of Poland at Auschwitz

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Polish President Andrzej Duda, meet at Auschwitz to commemorate Holocaust. 'We must not remain silent in the face of hatred between peoples.'

Yom HaShoah: President Isaac Herzog meets President Duda of Poland at Auschwitz

Moving:

Moving: Holocaust survivor requests to stand for Hatikva

Holocaust survivor Mogadi (Esther) Ungar ascends stage with her family to sing the national anthem 'Hatikva,' asks to rise while singing the anthem.

Moving: Holocaust survivor requests to stand for Hatikva

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Second day in a row: Multiple fires in central Israel

Beit Shemesh fire reignites, firefighters battle multiple new blazes in central Israel.

Second day in a row: Multiple fires in central Israel

Pres. Herzog writes letter in Torah scroll honoring fallen soldier

Eternal Heroism: President Isaac Herzog and leading rabbis write letters in Torah scroll dedicated to memory of Sergeant Segev Schwartz, who jumped on a grenade to save dozens of his comrades.

Pres. Herzog writes letter in Torah scroll honoring fallen soldier

Hamas called wife of released hostage to threatenhim

Released hostage Tal Shoham shares that Hamas continued to threaten his wife even after setting her free.

Hamas called wife of released hostage to threatenhim

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Six Givati Brigade soldiers affected by nighttime building collapse, all evacuated themselves safely.

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Holocaust Survivor:

Holocaust Survivor: 'The State of Israel is a miracle'

Holocaust survivor Arie Reiter, who lit a torch yesterday at the state ceremony at Yad Vashem, shared his story in an interview on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Holocaust Survivor: 'The State of Israel is a miracle'

Leading haredi rabbi evacuated to hospital

Rabbi Dov Lando, leader of the Lithuanian-haredi community, admitted to hospital following fall.

Leading haredi rabbi evacuated to hospital

Watch:

Watch: The Holocaust Remembrance Day siren at the Nova site

A haunting video shows the moment of silence for the victims of the Holocaust at the scene of the Supernova festival massacre.

Watch: The Holocaust Remembrance Day siren at the Nova site

Watch:

Watch: Holocaust memorial ceremony held at Yad Vashem

National wreath-laying ceremony honoring Holocaust martyrs and heroes kicks off at Yad Vashem.

Watch: Holocaust memorial ceremony held at Yad Vashem

Historic visit to Baku:

Historic visit to Baku: Jewish community prepares to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with community leaders, including Rabbi Zamir Isayev, and discuss Jewish life in Azerbaijan. 'This is a tremendous privilege for our generation,' community members say.

Historic visit to Baku: Jewish community prepares to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu

During US visit:

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister during US visit

Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he exits Yale speech; Ben Gvir uninjured.

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister during US visit

Forest fires mostly contained as battle to extinguish them continues

At least 10,000 dunams burned in Judea; fire contained but not yet extinguished.

Forest fires mostly contained as battle to extinguish them continues