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.
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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.
Israel successfully tests upgraded Arrow Missile Defense System
Defense establishment says successful launch test advances Israel's ability to counter future missile threats following operational successes against Iran and Yemen.
IDF strikes Hezbollah after ceasefire violation
The IDF launched targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while reports said military officials had urged a stronger response than the one ultimately approved by Israel's political leadership.
Dreama in skies of DC
Drama in Washington's skies: Trump's helicopter came close to passenger plane
The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after President Trump's helicopter came into close proximity with a passenger aircraft during takeoff.
Dozens of Israelis. mostly minors, cross border into Lebanon
IDF and Israel Police forces launched a search operation to locate the group and return them to Israeli territory after they crossed the border illegally, putting their lives at risk.
Detainee seeks apology over reports linking him to attack
Tal Yinon Dardik has demanded a public apology from the Defense Ministry and the ISA, claiming media leaks falsely portrayed him as a key suspect in an alleged attack on Palestinians to justify his administrative detention.
Canada
Canada: 96% of Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism
The Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism released the Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences report.
Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir
Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.
Anti-Jewish hate crimes make of 70% of hate crimes in New York City
Jews were the targets of nearly 70% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City last month, with anti-Jewish incidents rising more than 53% compared with July 2025, according to new NYPD data.
Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar
Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.
Watch Live:
Watch Live: Bones of Herzl's grandparents brought to Israel
Decades later, the bones of Theodore Herzl's grandparents have been removed from Belgrade and brought to Israel to be laid to rest.
"An uneducated population"
Uproar after Yair Golan's remarks on Haredi conscription: "An uneducated population"
The chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said at a conference that "we would not want to draft all the Haredim tomorrow morning."
Supreme Court freezes NIS 250 million for haredi education
Supreme Court temporarily blocks budget transfers approved by Finance Committee, citing alleged procedural flaws in approval process.
Moments from disaster
Police prevent disaster by rescuing toddler from locked car
Police officers broke into a locked car to rescue a distressed toddler on a hot day, with the child taken for medical evaluation in good condition.
Iran to Hamas: We'll back whatever you decide on Gaza
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, promising to support any decision the terrorist group makes in negotiations over Gaza's future.
Israel launches first aliyah program for Jewish educators
Israel launches a national program to bring qualified Jewish educators from North America, targeting teacher shortages ahead of the 2027-28 school year.
Attorney allegedly murdered by own client over NIS 15,000 dispute
Arbel Feldman, father of three, allegedly gunned down in his Rishon Lezion office by a client after a dispute over compensation payments.
IDF probe reveals failures in deadly Samaria terror attack
IDF investigation finds Maj. Yuval Ezra, Capt. (res.) Benyahu Melet's actions prevented far greater tragedy, exposes command failures, undermanned response, and flaws in evacuation effort.
Watch: Yeshiva students dance at IDF enlistment center
Students from the Tefahot Yeshiva dance and sing at the Tel Hashomer inductment center, moments before joining Givati Brigade.
Footage from Jericho:
Police raid Jericho to arrest suspect who praised Hamas
Israeli forces arrested a Jericho resident accused of online incitement and Hamas support after intelligence officers tracked his social media activity.
Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network
IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.
Ex-Likud MK, convicted contractor at center of new fraud probe
Lahav 433 investigators question former MK Michael Kleiner, contractor Dudi Appel. over alleged scheme to conceal multimillion-shekel real estate assets through fraudulent transactions.
Minister Sa’ar begins official visit to Ecuador and Colombia
Sa’ar will represent Israel at the inauguration ceremony of Colombia’s President, Abelardo de la Espriella, and will be the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Ecuador in 44 years.
Report:
Report: Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey
Kan reports Hamas plans to move its covert planning and cyber operations from Qatar to Turkey after Doha imposed new restrictions on its leadership.
Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations
Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.
Report:
Report: Iran war drained US THAAD and Patriot missile stocks
CNN reports nearly 80% of US THAAD missiles and half of Patriot interceptors have been used in the Iran war, raising stockpile concerns.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: Either they open the Strait or they will get hit very hard
President Trump tells Fox News the US is holding “good discussions" with Iran, reiterates he will launch major strikes if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.
New report:
New report: UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026
UK antisemitic incidents rose 21% in early 2026, according to new data from the Community Security Trust.
MLS probes antisemitic language directed at Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman
Major League Soccer is investigating after New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman was subjected to antisemitic abuse during a match against CF Montreal.
Judge tosses 200-page GWU antisemitism lawsuit for length
Federal judge dismissed an antisemitism lawsuit against George Washington University for procedural length violations, granting 30 days to refile.
Senate Judiciary panel votes to advance Todd Blanche’s AG nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee votes 12-10 to advance Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after he agrees to dismantle a $1.8 billion compensation fund.
Filmed security
Armed suspect detained at Trump California golf course after filming security
Authorities arrest an armed suspect at Trump National Golf Club for monitoring security plans, later finding a weapons cache and concerning notes at his home.
'Why would you kidnap a baby?'
'Why would you kidnap a baby?' Piers Morgan clashes with Hamas official over October 7
Watch: Piers Morgan confronts Hamas official Ghazi Hamad over the October 7 atrocities, demanding to know how taking a baby hostage could ever be justified.
