Explosive drones: The new terror threat Israel is racing to stop
New report says Israel's defense establishment increasingly worried terrorists could launch explosive drones from Israeli cities.
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Report: Fears grow over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition
Iranian opposition sources claim Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen by government ministers since February's attack on his compound.
Maariv poll: Deadlock holds as coalition stuck at 49 seats
New Maariv poll shows little movement in electoral map, with coalition remaining at 49 seats while the opposition maintains potential path to 61-seat majority.
German court jails Munich vehicle attacker for life for murders of mother and child
Munich court sentences 25-year-old to life in prison with a finding of severe guilt for a lethal 2025 car attack that killed two and injured dozens.
Trump orders inquiries after media reports highlight drained US munitions
President Donald Trump orders fresh leak probes into Pentagon weapon disclosures following reports of depleted stockpiles.
Cruz links Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood
Senator Ted Cruz accuses Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties during Senate hearing.
Near Damascus
Syria: At least two dead, 13 injured in minibus explosion near Damascus
A minibus bomb in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana kills two people and injures 13, highlighting persistent security threats under Syria's new leadership.
Amid reports of shortages
Trump acknowledges 'tighter' supply of select missiles amid reports of shortages
President Trump acknowledges tighter supplies of top-tier weapons during the Iran war while insisting overall US stockpiles remain vast and sufficient.
Report:
Report: Oman and Iran reach framework to temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran have reached a framework agreement to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, establishing split shipping lanes to resume commercial traffic.
'We need to elect JD'
'We need to elect JD' | Report: Trump privately urges donors to back Vance for 2028
US President Donald Trump privately told donors "we need to elect JD" in 2028, though advisers caution no official endorsement is settled, according to The Washington Post.
Amid regional tensions
11 civilians injured in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia amid rising regional tensions
Houthi attack in city of Najran injures 11 civilians, amid intelligence reports of coordinated threat plans involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias against Saudi Arabia.
Sa'ar fires back at Turkey: Israel will keep defending itself
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected Turkish criticism of Israel's Syria operations, accusing Ankara of hypocrisy and defending Israel's security measures.
Father parts from son:
Father parts from son: 'We felt that something bad was happening'
Thousands pay final respects to Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, after he was killed during combat in southern Lebanon.
Mossad Chief removes Iran Desk Head, Intelligence Chief over failed plan
Channel 12 reports Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials involved in a plan to bring down Iran's regime that was not implemented.
"Campaign of revenge"
"Campaign of revenge": Sarah Netanyahu's legal battle
Sarah Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against former Prime Minister's Residence employee Yechiel Ohev Ami, one week after he sued her, alleging workplace abuse.
Poll
Poll: Further decline in support for Bennett
An i24NEWS poll indicates that Naftali Bennett's "Together" party has lost another two seats. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new party fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Baby girl drowns in swimming pool in Ashkelon
An 18-month-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at a private home in Ashkelon. Magen David Adom teams performed CPR at the scene, but doctors at Barzilai Medical Center were forced to pronounce her dead.
'Hard for me to say goodbye'
'Hard for me to say goodbye:' The chilling speech by Maj. Harel Birenstock to his troops
In a speech delivered to his troops before he fell, Maj. Harel Birenstock urged them to strengthen the unit, recruit new soldiers, and, above all, choose good people.
Due to navigation error:
Arab mob attempts to attack mother and son in Jenin who accidentally entered Jenin
Two Israelis who accidentally entered Jenin due to a navigation error were attacked by an Arab mob. They escaped unharmed, but their vehicle was damaged.
Indictment: Ashkelon couple spied for Iran in exchange for crypto
Two Ashkelon residents charged with carrying out surveillance missions across Israel for Iranian handler, photographing military-related sites and receiving cryptocurrency.
Report: US begins removing refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion
US Air Force reportedly begins relocating some of its aerial refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport, following pressure to ease congestion ahead of one of the busiest travel months since October 7.
Man in his 70s dies after contracting West Nile Virus
Ten cases have been diagnosed since the start of the season, three patients remain hospitalized, and virus-carrying mosquitoes have been detected in several municipalities in central Israel.
Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: 'WSJ prsents the most anti-Israel Christians as authentic'
The Foreign Ministry published a message today denouncing a report that anti-Christian attacks were on the rise in Israel.
Rabbis call for Temple Mount police recruits
Prominent Religious Zionist rabbis issue rare joint call encouraging young men to enlist in the Temple Mount Police unit, describing the role as both a national mission and a great privilege.
Israel doubles defense-tech orders amid wartime buildup
Defense Ministry doubles orders to Israeli defense-tech startups, investing nearly $330 million as it races to develop the 'next surprises' for the battlefield.
Education Ministry probes missing bonuses at haredi daycares
Education Ministry audit finds dozens of haredi daycare centers allegedly failed to pass government-funded bonuses on to classroom aides, prompting demands to recover millions of shekels.
Holocaust survivor who built generations dies at 102
Esther Dina Flintenstein, who survived the Holocaust and went on to raise a large family in Israel, passes away at the age of 102 after collapsing at her home in Bnei Brak.
Antisemitism at a Bnei Akiva camp in Bulgaria
Men dressed in black shouted 'Sieg Heil' at Bnei Akiva members from Italy who were staying at a summer camp in Sofia.
IDF:
IDF: Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites inside Lebanese villages
New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.
New legal battle targets municipal funding for haredim
Israel Hofsheet appeals to Attorney General, municipal legal advisers, demanding local authorities halt funding for haredi cultural events and community programs.
15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence
Around 15 civilians cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence near Ghajar, prompting IDF operation to retrieve them.
Seven soldiers indicted over alleged abuse in engineering unit
Seven veteran soldiers have been indicted on charges of carrying out a prolonged campaign of violence and humiliation against younger troops in an engineering unit.
Body found during search for missing Israeli
Police discover body in an advanced state of decomposition during the search for missing man Eldar Dayan, identity not yet confirmed.
Ben Gvir crushes coalition rivals in new poll
Over 72% of coalition voters want National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remain in office, Channel 14 poll reveals.
Eli Yishai comeback?
Eli Yishai comeback? Former Shas leader weighs run with new haredi party
The former Shas chairman is in talks with the "Haredi Public" party, which targets working haredim and advocates enlisting haredim not engaged in full-time Torah study.
Houthis target Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers off Yanbu and in the Gulf of Aden, intensifying their Red Sea naval blockade against Riyadh.
Report:
Report: Trump clashed with Hegseth over missile shortages
The Washington Post reports that tensions flared at Camp David as President Trump confronted War Secretary Hegseth over depleted US missile stockpiles constraining options against Iran.
Tanker and crew safe following explosions in Strait of Hormuz
UKMTO reports two explosions near a tanker off Oman’s Kumzar coast, marking the third maritime safety incident in the Strait of Hormuz within four days.
'Nice and frank conversation'
'A nice and frank conversation': Vance rejects reports of clash with Netanyahu
Vice President JD Vance rejects reports of a hostile confrontation with Netanyahu, characterizing their talks over Iran policy as frank but pleasant.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'The long journey of the Herzl family ends today'
Prime Minister links Herzl's vision to Israel's current security challenges, vows to prevent a nuclear Iran; President Herzog says lasting victory requires both military success and statesmanship.
