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'Sweet gesture for a true friend'

What did Presidents Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.

What did Presidents Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

“Like Germany in 1935"

“Like 1935 Germany:" ‘Jews & animals not allowed’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

The Villa Hotel sparked international outrage after displaying an antisemitic sign. Israel’s ambassador intervened with local authorities, and a criminal investigation was opened.

“Like 1935 Germany:"  ‘Jews & animals not allowed’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

Trump:

Trump: Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing deep internal divisions, describing a power struggle between hardliners and so-called moderates.

Trump: Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

Kaboom

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

Mine and Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Authority detonates 700 mines as it continues to clear mines in the Golan Heights.

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

'There is to be no hesitation'

Trump to US Navy: 'Shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz'

Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.

Trump to US Navy: 'Shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz'

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts across Europe

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts across Europe

Wounded and isolated

Wounded and isolated: How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

Wounded and isolated: How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

Jewish leaders urge Congress to act amid surge in antisemitic attacks

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

Jewish leaders urge Congress to act amid surge in antisemitic attacks

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Police officers arrest 27-year-old Beit Shemesh resident suspected of burning Israeli flag on Independence Day.

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

IDF eliminates terrorist in Sejoud area in southern Lebanon, preventing attack on northern Israeli communities.

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

Kisch recounts late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.

Kisch recounts late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Rock attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria leaves five-year-old boy with light injuries.

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Body-camera footage:

Body-camera footage: Drunk driver arrested for the third time

During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.

Body-camera footage: Drunk driver arrested for the third time

Heritage Minister:

Heritage Minister: Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.

Heritage Minister: Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Defense Ministry signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Israel boosts military readiness with major Elbit contract aimed at strengthening domestic weapons production and long-term security independence.

Defense Ministry signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Hezbollah launches drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, its latest act in a series of recent ceasefire breaches.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

IDF soldiers apprehend terrorist from Hezbollah's elite 'Radwan Force' in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Gaza terrorists eliminated after nearing demarcation line in Gaza, approaching IDF troops.

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Court clears Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

US appeals court upholds Texas law allowing Ten Commandments in schools, rejecting claims it violates church-state separation.

Court clears Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel, as rights groups say executions have surged to record levels.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

UCLA student body condemns event featuring former Hamas hostage

UCLA student leaders condemn an event with ex-Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov, prompting Hillel to accuse them of anti-Jewish bias.

UCLA student body condemns event featuring former Hamas hostage

Pentagon warns:

Pentagon warns Hormuz mine clearance could take six months

US lawmakers told clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, prolonging oil shocks and political fallout.

Pentagon warns Hormuz mine clearance could take six months

Watch:

Watch: IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC releases footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, one of three attacks within hours linked to Iran.

Watch: IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan resigns effective immediately

Pentagon announces resignation of US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan. No reason provided.

US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan resigns effective immediately

White House:

White House: Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

White House: Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set

Stoning attack victim recounts the assault

Nadav, a resident of Benjamin who was injured by stones thrown by Arabs near the village of Deir Dibwan, lost consciousness and had to be taken to hospital care.

Stoning attack victim recounts the assault

Eastern Jerusalem resident arrested with knife on way to carry out attack

Police vigilance and social media monitoring prevented a disaster on Independence Day. The suspect who was arrested allegedly planned to attack celebrants in the capital.

Eastern Jerusalem resident arrested with knife on way to carry out attack

Intelligence document warns

Intelligence document warns: Hamas rebuilding under cover of the ceasefire

A document circulated to a very limited group of senior political officials paints a troubling picture of the rehabilitation of Hamas’s military wing and an accelerated recruitment of terrorists.

Intelligence document warns: Hamas rebuilding under cover of the ceasefire

Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women at his request

US President says 4 women imprisoned by Iran will be released immediately and 4 more will be released after a month after all 8 faced execution by hanging.

Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women at his request

Ben-Gvir threatens Ronen Tzur: Delete tweet or face lawsuit

National Security Minister and political strategist Ronen Tzur clashed over a tweet where Tzur levelled severe allegations against Ben-Gvir.

Ben-Gvir threatens Ronen Tzur: Delete tweet or face lawsuit

British investigation: Apartments for rent “to Muslims only"

A comprehensive investigation published in Britain has uncovered widespread discrimination in London’s housing market, with landlords advertising rental properties intended exclusively for Muslims.

British investigation: Apartments for rent “to Muslims only"

Watch:

Watch: Israel Prize Award Ceremony

The Israel Prize award ceremony is held at in Jerusalem. Among the winners: US President Donald Trump

Watch: Israel Prize Award Ceremony

During Independence Day:

During Independence Day: Arabs attack a group of hikers near Ofra

Palestinian Arabs attacked a group of hikers who were walking from Ofra toward Givat Assaf. Several of the hikers were injured by stones and required medical treatment.

During Independence Day: Arabs attack a group of hikers near Ofra

Moments before the ceasefire:

Moments before the ceasefire | Raid on Hezbollah facility deep inside Lebanon

Israeli forces raided a Hezbollah main staging area and struck 70 targets. More than 20 Hezbollah terrorists were killed.

Moments before the ceasefire | Raid on Hezbollah facility deep inside Lebanon