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Bnei Brak:

Minor arrested on suspicion of overturning police car in Bnei Brak

Detectives arrest 15-year-old suspected of involvement in overturning a police car during the civil unrest in Bnei Brak.

Minor arrested on suspicion of overturning police car in Bnei Brak

Four years of war:

Four years of war: Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Jewish community of Ukraine notes that many sites are inaccessible for inspection, and in some areas, there are concerns about unexploded landmines.

Four years of war: Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Report:

Report: Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

The New York Times reports that President Trump is considering a larger military strike on Iran if negotiations fail or an initial attack backfires.

Report: Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

U.S. Congressman Scott Perry tells Arutz Sheva that negotiations with Iran needed to address not only direct attacks against Israel, but also the funding of proxies and agents as far away as the USA.

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

Three Years Later:

Three Years Later: Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara

Three years after the attack that shocked the country, today their parents, family members, public figures and hundreds gathered at the site of the killing of Hallel and Yigal Yaniv in Huwara.

Three Years Later: Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara

How Hamas works to incite unrest - from Turkey

Defense Minister Israel Katz signs order designating Hamas-linked networks as terror groups to curb online incitement during Ramadan.

How Hamas works to incite unrest - from Turkey

Rep. Higgins in Jerusalem: Iran must 'agree to our terms'

In an Arutz Sheva interview while visiting Israel, Rep. Clay Higgins stresses US-Israel unity, warns Iran over compliance, and voices faith in Netanyahu and Trump.

Rep. Higgins in Jerusalem: Iran must 'agree to our terms'

Tragedy:

Border Police officer Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Police suspect the gunfire was accidental, occurring as the victim and another officer were playing with their weapons.

Border Police officer Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: 'Why pursue war when there is every possibility of peace?'

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi warned that his country would defend itself if attacked, but expressed optimism for fast diplomatic progress in upcoming Geneva nuclear talks.

Iranian FM: 'Why pursue war when there is every possibility of peace?'

Health Ministry:

Health Ministry: Six-year-old dead due to measles

Unvaccinated six-year-old boy brought to hospital in critical condition. Pronounced dead after attempts to revive him.

Health Ministry: Six-year-old dead due to measles

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

Israeli forces arrested an Arab identified with Hamas on suspicion of incitement to terrorism on social media and support for terrorists.

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south

In his photos and videos, photojournalist Yoav Dudkevitch provides a peek into the Neve Ori farm, which sits between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south

Report:

Report: Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Report: Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

One dead

Armed man killed after breaching Mar-A-Lago

Armed man carrying apparent shotgun and fuel can shot dead after approaching north gate of Mar-a-Lago; President Trump was at White House.

Armed man killed after breaching Mar-A-Lago

Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm

Government approves plan to fast-track AI data centers, citing national security, expanded energy capacity and billions in projected revenue

Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm

Like the worst criminal:

Like the worst criminal: Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation

Elkana Federman, Nova party security officer, was questioned under caution for an operational incident in Binyamin. MK Zvi Sukkot called him a hero and criticized the military investigation.

Like the worst criminal: Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation

Oslo Accords:

Are the Oslo Accords returning? 5,000 Palestinian Arab policemen on way to Gaza

Under the plan, the Palestinian force will operate under the National Committee for Gaza Management and enforce complete disarmament of all factions, all weapons to be centralized under 'one authority, one law, one weapon,'

Are the Oslo Accords returning? 5,000 Palestinian Arab policemen on way to Gaza

Following antisemitic article in Kuwait: The Shadow backs Dagan

Following an anti-Semitic profile article in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Mujtama against Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Yoav Eliasi published a supportive post that went viral on social media.

Following antisemitic article in Kuwait: The Shadow backs Dagan

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough'

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough:' Netanyahu cancels meeting on Western Wall bill

PM Netanyahu instructed the Cabinet Secretary to cancel the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation that had been scheduled to convene today, amid a dispute over MK Avi Maoz’s Holy Places bill.

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough:' Netanyahu cancels meeting on Western Wall bill

Twin city shows solidarity:

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

In a ceremonial ceremony attended by local leaders and residents, Hallandale Beach, Florida, unveiled 'Sderot Way,' honoring its bond and showing support for the city of Sderot.

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

'I was sure I was going to die'

'I was sure I was going to die': Attempted lynching of farm owner in Mount Hebron

A terror incident on Friday evening: dozens of Arab rioters from the village of Bani Na’im attacked the owner of the “Malachei Avraham" farm in the grazing areas.

'I was sure I was going to die': Attempted lynching of farm owner in Mount Hebron

'Sick society'

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

The Combat Antisemitism Movement condemned an installation at a school that depicted Netanyahu and Trump portrayed as consuming the organs and blood of Arab children.

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

Concerning trend in labor market

Concerning trend in labor market: Share of laid-off academics reaches 26%

According to the data, the share of academic and managerial professionals among the laid-off has risen significantly.

Concerning trend in labor market: Share of laid-off academics reaches 26%

In an unusual move: Olympic

In an unusual move: Olympic Committee disqualifies Israeli Team

The Olympic Committee decided to disqualify the Israeli bobsleigh team from participating in the Winter Olympics after it was revealed that members acted in violation of the rules.

In an unusual move: Olympic Committee disqualifies Israeli Team

Iran retaliates after EU blacklists IRGC

Iran designates EU member states’ navies and air forces as terrorist organizations in response to the EU’s decision to blacklist the IRGC.

Iran retaliates after EU blacklists IRGC

Arab states fume over Huckabee remarks on Israel’s biblical borders

Arab states condemn US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks backing Israel’s biblical claim from the Nile to the Euphrates, calling them provocative and contrary to international law.

Arab states fume over Huckabee remarks on Israel’s biblical borders

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t capitulated

Trump’s Middle East envoy says the President is “curious" why Iran has not agreed to a nuclear deal despite US pressure.

Witkoff: Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t capitulated

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Two South Florida men face hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a Jewish man in Miami Beach, yelling “Jews! Jews!" and spraying him with liquid from a water gun.

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Over Olympic incident

Italian state TV apologizes to Jewish community over Olympic incident

Italy’s RAI apologizes after an off-air remark to “avoid" the Israeli team aired during Olympic coverage. Israel’s ambassador condemns the comment as discriminatory.

Italian state TV apologizes to Jewish community over Olympic incident

Tucker Carlson retracts claim about Herzog and Epstein island

Tucker Carlson retracts claim that President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island after denial from Herzog’s office.

Tucker Carlson retracts claim about Herzog and Epstein island

Watch:

Watch: Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.

Watch: Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Report:

Report: Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

Axios reports that the Trump admin is considering “token" Iranian enrichment, while military options, including targeting Khamenei, are on the table.

Report: Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

'New phase'

ISIS declares 'new phase' against Syrian regime, claims double attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for two attacks in Syria, declaring a “new phase" against President Ahmed al-Sharaa and vowing his fate will be like Assad's.

ISIS declares 'new phase' against Syrian regime, claims double attack

Leading rabbi: Torah scholars have always been harassed

Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, urges Hebron Yeshiva students to continue studying Torah, ignore hardships.

Leading rabbi: Torah scholars have always been harassed

Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash

Deputy attorney general Efrat Greenbaum has decided to file an indictment against a former bodyguard to the Prime Minister over his alleged role in a fatal traffic accident in Mexico in 2015.

Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Senior rabbis of the dynasty published a letter that defines AI as 'the evil inclination of our generation' and absolutely forbids any interaction with artificial intelligence systems.

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Huckabee: Israel has a right to Biblical borders

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee tells the Tucker Carlson Show that Israel has a right to large swaths of the Middle East - including land not currently under its own control.

Huckabee: Israel has a right to Biblical borders

Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating

The man reportedly visited a healthcare clinic and warned of divine retribution against the nurses carrying out the vaccinations before vandalizing the premises.

Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating

Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch

UAV drops fragmentation grenade on gathering in Kafr Kana, injuring four.

Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration

Dozens of leftist activists arrive at Paris Square in Jerusalem, holding illegal demonstration and blocking roads.

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration