Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours
In 24-hour pursuit, IDF forces eliminate or capture 17 Hamas terrorists who attempted to escape Rafah tunnels.
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From White House to the Ohel
From the White House to the Ohel | Hostage survivor visits grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe
Immediately after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, hostage survivor Yosef Haim Ohana visited the Ohel, the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Ministers hold special debate on the Hilltop Youth
Cabinet ministers held a special meeting recently on the subject of the Hilltop Youth communities in Judea and Samaria and government options to prevent violence between them and Palestinian Arabs.
Released hostage reveals:
Released hostage reveals: I endured brutal sexual violence
President Herzog calls released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal’s on-camera testimony of the brutal sexual violence he endured “extraordinary bravery” and urges the world to recognize the horrors and bear witness to the truth.
Shocking vandalism at synagogue in Kadima-Zoran
Unknown individuals broke into the synagogue in Kadima-Zoran, tore up books of the Bible and prayer books, damaged personal belongings, and threw Torah scrolls on the ground.
'Carrying our ancestors’ prayers'
Amb. Leiter's emotional speech to captivity survivors: 'Carrying our ancestors’ prayers'
Israel's Ambassador to the US, bereaved father Yechiel Leiter, spoke with the freed hostages visiting the US, and underscored the enduring strength of Israel.
'Biased And Fake':
'Biased And Fake': Rare police statement against Mako reporter
In an rare statement, the police attacked a Mako website report that they say attributed arson incidents in Be'er Sheva to local criminals, while according to the police the events stem from a personal dispute between a couple.
"You were a light for me"
"You were a light for me" | Freed hostage hands heartfelt letter to President Trump
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon credits US President Donald Trump's firm leadership for playing a crucial role in securing his release, says the President's determination served as 'a light…in the darkest tunnels.'
Bus driver who drove off without infant's mother to be investigated
Honenu legal organization succeeds in reopening case against Tnufa bus driver who drove off with an infant aboard, but left the infant's mother stranded at a bus stop.
Attorney General clashes with government on reservist law
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has entered a new confrontation with the government after notifying the Ministry of Finance that she opposes a key clause in the proposed 2026 budget law concerning reserve-duty mobilization.
Bereaved father: Ceasefire with Hamas has exploded in our faces
Yehoshua Shani, bereaved father whose son Ori fell in Gaza, warns ceasefire with Hamas harms IDF soldiers on the ground, calls to eliminate Hamas, return deceased hostages' bodies.
Iranian hacker group threatens defense employees
Iranian 'Handala' hacker group publishes personal details of defense industry employees, calls for help in capturing them.
Gaza: IDF strikes eliminate top terrorists
IDF strikes in Gaza, eliminating terrorists attempting to harm soldiers; Hamas informs US envoys that ceasefire is 'over.'
Lebanon:
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist, targets rocket launcher in Lebanon
IDF strikes launchers, military sites, belonging to Hezbollah terror group in Beqaa and southern Lebanon.
Footage reveals:
Footage reveals: Armed terrorist fires towards IDF soldiers, eliminated within seconds
Another violation of the ceasefire agreement: Armed terrorist crosses yellow line on humanitarian route, fires at IDF soldiers, and is eliminated within seconds.
Jewish groups criticize:
Jewish groups slam antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in Washington, DC
Jewish groups condemn a grotesque anti-Israel protest at Union Station in DC which echoed an ages-old antisemitic blood libel. The display featured fake blood, organs, and leaders portrayed as drinking Gazans’ blood.
Cabinet ministers warn:
Cabinet ministers warn: Hamas buildup may force new Gaza operation
Security Cabinet ministers warn that Hamas’s growing power could trigger another Gaza operation. Israel also tracks Hezbollah’s rise in Lebanon, continuing strikes in the south while holding off Beirut at US request.
Judea and Samaria:
IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who wounded a reservist in Judea and Samaria
IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet eliminate a PA police terrorist near Shechem and capture several others. All detainees, PA police operatives, were transferred for ISA questioning.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists try to flee Rafah tunnel
IDF commanders assessing the Rafah area after 15 terrorists tried escaping tunnels. Footage shows them running among ruins. One captured terrorist: “We went out of the tunnel in search of food and water”.
Yom Kippur War-era IDF Intelligence Chief Eli Zeira dead at 97
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eli Zeira, who led the IDF Intelligence Directorate during the Yom Kippur War and was later cited by the Agranat Commission for the pre-war intelligence failure, passed away at age 97.
Over the past week:
Over the past week: Security forces arrested 60 suspects, 18 Hamas terrorists
Security forces operating across Judea and Samaria arrested 60 suspects, 18 of whom are Hamas terrorists, and seized a large quantity of weapons.
Watch:
Watch: 15 terrorists left tunnels in Rafah, 11 killed or detained
The IDF revealed that 15 terrorists emerged from tunnels at two different locations east of the yellow line in eastern Rafah. IDF eliminated six, arrested five, and is searching for the others.
Anti-Israel move?
An anti-Israel move? Eurovision changes the rules of voting
The European Broadcasting Union announces new rules, including restrictions on audience voting and the addition of jury voting in the semifinals, following criticism over votes for Israel.
Report:
Report: Anti-Hamas armed groups pushing for place in future Gaza governance
Fragmented militias gain influence in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza as BBC reports rising tensions, competing loyalties, and uncertainty over their future roles.
Indian fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot killed
An Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, killing the pilot. Eyewitnesses saw the aircraft dive uncontrollably, sending black smoke over Al Maktoum International Airport.
Israeli leaders eulogize Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar, praising decades of service
Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar is remembered as a dedicated, visionary, who led the city through major growth, social and urban development, and immigrant integration, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and commitment to her residents.
IDF cmdr at intl conference
IDF cmdr at intl conference: 'Partnership with other armies is part of our strength'
The commander of the IDF Ground Force emphasized the value of sharing knowledge with different armies, after two years of fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria.
Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar passes away at age 74
Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar passes away at 74 after battling a serious illness.
IDF Intelligence reveals
IDF Intelligence reveals: The compromising protocols of the terror axis
Documents revealed for the first time by IDF Intelligence point to a series of communications and meetings between senior Hamas officials and representatives of Hezbollah and Iran, leading to secret cooperation with the Assad regime. Hamas viewed Syria as "a sanctuary base and a space for construction and deployment."
Aliyah Minister
Aliyah Minister: 'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'
Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer condemns NYC mayor-elect following the antisemitic protest outside Manhattan's historic Park East Synagogue.
Singapore imposes sanctions on 4 Israeli right-wing activists
Singapore announced that it will impose targeted sanctions on Meir Ettinger, Baruch Marzel, Bentzi Gopstein, and Elisha Yered due to their alleged involvement in violent incidents against Palestinian Arabs.
IDF & ISA: Death penalty for terrorists would be a deterrent
The Cabinet discussed the proposal for the death penalty for terrorists. Shin Bet and the IDF expressed principled support for the law, calling it 'a very deterrent tool.'
Provocation at Western Wall
Provocation at Western Wall: Torah Scroll smuggled through bathroom
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that Reform women smuggled a Torah scroll through the public restrooms, in violation of the regulations and desecrating the sanctity of the scroll.
Tragedy before enlistment
Tragedy before enlistment: Volunteer falls from cliff
Ofer Bruner (19), who volunteered at the Ein Avdat Nature Reserve and was about to enlist in the IDF, was found lifeless after falling from a cliff into a water reservoir.
Antisemitism funding freeze
Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement over antisemitism funding freeze
Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.
FBI arrests Florida man for threats using Hamas terror symbols
Florida man indicted for posting threats using Hamas-linked symbols on TikTok. The FBI says he targeted Americans and praised violence. He was arrested after a joint investigation across two states.
Ahead of Trump meeting
White House Press Secretary swipes at Mamdani ahead of Trump meeting
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani “a communist” ahead of his first meeting with President Trump.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: No Palestinian state, even if it costs Saudi normalization
In interview with Abu Ali Express Telegram channel, PM Netanyahu says no Palestinian state will be established, even at the cost of Saudi ties. He vows to reopen Rafah after hostage remains are returned.
White House clarifies:
White House: Trump doesn’t want Democrats to be executed, but to be held accountable
After Trump calls a Democrat-led video “seditious behavior, punishable by death”, White House spokesperson clarifies he doesn’t seek executions but wants lawmakers held accountable for urging troops to defy the chain of command.
CAIR sues Texas Governor over 'terrorist' label
CAIR is suing Texas Gov. Abbott over his designation of the group as a “foreign terrorist organization.” CAIR calls the move “ludicrous” and says it violates free speech and due process rights.
