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US Supreme Court rejects PA attempt to block $656 million terror judgment

US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor rejects a PA request to freeze a $656 million judgment awarded to American victims of Palestinian Arab terror attacks.

US Supreme Court rejects PA attempt to block $656 million terror judgment

Cargo vessel struck off Oman coast amid US-Iran tensions

Cargo ship hit off Oman, the second such incident in as many days.

Cargo vessel struck off Oman coast amid US-Iran tensions

July NYPD data

NYPD data: Anti-Jewish incidents account for nearly 70% of NYC July hate crimes

NYPD statistics reveal that anti-Jewish hate crimes spiked over 53% in July, accounting for nearly 70% of all confirmed bias incidents across New York City.

NYPD data: Anti-Jewish incidents account for nearly 70% of NYC July hate crimes

To bypass Houthi blockade

Saudi tankers reroute around Africa to bypass Houthi Red Sea blockade

Six Saudi ships divert around Africa, adding two weeks to their voyages, to circumvent a Houthi-declared shipping blockade in the Red Sea chokepoint.

Saudi tankers reroute around Africa to bypass Houthi Red Sea blockade

Found safe

Found safe: Missing teenager Efrat Menachem located after 11 Days

Police have announced that 16-year-old Efrat Menachem from Kokhav Ya'akov, who had been missing for 11 days, has been found safe and sound.

Found safe: Missing teenager Efrat Menachem located after 11 Days

For striking Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel for strikes on Gaza terrorists

Mediating nations accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire following IDF strikes targeting Hamas terrorists, hours after the Board of Peace clarified key terms.

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel for strikes on Gaza terrorists

Special flight brings 140 French olim home to Israel

A special flight brought 140 new olim from France to Israel as Aliyah continues to surge, with more than 7,000 French Jews arriving since October 7.

Special flight brings 140 French olim home to Israel

Poll: Likud and Smotrich gain strength

A Channel 12 News poll shows a tie between Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, with 23 seats each. Netanyahu's opponents maintain a majority of 70 seats.

Poll: Likud and Smotrich gain strength

Board of Peace clarifies:

Board of Peace clarifies: IDF will not leave Yellow Line until Hamas fully disarms

Gaza Board of Peace stresses that the withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line will take place only once Hamas is fully disarmed. 'This applies to light weapons, heavy weapons, and the tunnels alike.'

Board of Peace clarifies: IDF will not leave Yellow Line until Hamas fully disarms

Trump

Trump: 'I want to give Iran every chance before decapitation'

US President said he is prepared to authorize a large-scale military strike against Iran but stressed that he would rather avoid such an operation.

Trump: 'I want to give Iran every chance before decapitation'

IPS claims hunger-striking detainee ate while in custody

IPS sources say Tal Yinon Derdik ate meals and drinks daily despite hunger strike claims, while his family insists he has suffered severe health damage.

IPS claims hunger-striking detainee ate while in custody

'You will die one after the other'

Rom Braslavski reacts to captor's elimination: 'You will die one after the other'

The IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander Mahmoud Fatair, who infiltrated Israel, took part in holding Rom Braslavski hostage, and was seen partaking in a hostage release ceremony.

Rom Braslavski reacts to captor's elimination: 'You will die one after the other'

Trump:

Trump: Iran 'unbelievably duplicitous' in denying talks with US

Trump says Iran is secretly engaging in US talks despite public denials, claims US controls Strait of Hormuz and vows will never get nuclear weapons

Trump: Iran 'unbelievably duplicitous' in denying talks with US

2-year-old drowns at vacation rental's pool

A two-year-old toddler drowned in a swimming pool at a vacation rental in Moshav Sdot Micha in the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. MDA and United Hatzalah teams performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

2-year-old drowns at vacation rental's pool

Knives and hideout discovered near Kedumim

Just days after the establishment of the new "Sha'ar HaOz" outpost, residents of the farm discovered a hideout containing knives and a pickaxe, and intercepted sewage tankers dumping waste near water wells.

Knives and hideout discovered near Kedumim

Brother of Zakaria Zubeidi released from administrative detention

Shin Bet releases senior Fatah member Jibril Zubeidi, brother of terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi, after nearly three years in administrative detention.

Brother of Zakaria Zubeidi released from administrative detention

Weapons theft investigation uncovers drug trafficking ring

Investigation into a stolen IDF rifle uncovered alleged arms and drug trafficking, with indictments filed against a reservist and civilian.

Weapons theft investigation uncovers drug trafficking ring

Iran shuts down reports of US negotiations

Tehran denies plans for any talks with US officials, saying there will be no major change in the Strait of Hormuz as long as tensions with Washington persist.

Iran shuts down reports of US negotiations

Likud minister: 'Whoever isn't learning Torah must enlist'

Energy Minister Eli Cohen backs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to haredi enlistment, says haredi leadership apparently not opposed.

Likud minister: 'Whoever isn't learning Torah must enlist'

UK gov. slammed for spending more on 'Palestine' than security for UK Jews

Opposition accuses Labour of misplaced priorities after it was revealed that the British government has earmarked 130 million pounds more for 'Palestine' than for protecting its Jewish citizens.

UK gov. slammed for spending more on 'Palestine' than security for UK Jews

Katz launches: 'Finally, a right-wing Defense Minister'

Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils new campaign touting his record in office, highlighting strikes on Iran's terror network.

Katz launches: 'Finally, a right-wing Defense Minister'

102-year-old WWII veteran:

102-year-old Jewish WWII veteran: 'England is not the same England anymore'

Monty Goldstein, who defended Britain during WWII, says rising antisemitism has left him wondering why Jews are once again paying the price for hatred, while calling life at 102 a gift from G-d.

102-year-old Jewish WWII veteran: 'England is not the same England anymore'

Concerning data:

Concerning data: Emigration rates from Israel continue for a third consecutive year

Tel Aviv University researchers find that 91,000 citizens left Israel in 2025 for a period of more than three months, similar to the rates of 2024 and upping the trend that began in 2023, warning economic and security effects.

Concerning data: Emigration rates from Israel continue for a third consecutive year

Haredi allies turn on Netanyahu over Draft Law

Haredi factions disagree on response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements on law preventing arrest of haredi draft evaders, exposing internal rift.

Haredi allies turn on Netanyahu over Draft Law

Terror battalion commander accused of murdering IDF soldier

Indictment filed against Nur Shams Battalion commander for the murder of IDF reservist Sergeant first class (res.) Yehuda Geto in July 2024, as well as numerous terror-related offenses.

Terror battalion commander accused of murdering IDF soldier

Study: 80% of soldiers improve with experimental PTSD therapy

Early results from a clinical trial at HaEmek Medical Center suggest MDMA-assisted psychotherapy could help combat veterans recover from PTSD, with most participants no longer meeting the criteria for the disorder.

Study: 80% of soldiers improve with experimental PTSD therapy

'Now the Jews finally accepted us': Golan Druze mark new chapter

Two years after Hezbollah killed 12 children in Majdal Shams, community builds therapeutic gardens with the help of Birthright Israel volunteers.

'Now the Jews finally accepted us': Golan Druze mark new chapter

Spanish actor criticized after claiming Israel benefits from Spain's migrant crisis

Spanish actor Javier Bardem sparks backlash after posting on social media, 'we know who benefits from a weakened, destabilized Spain: Israel, and the Western far right eager to turn migration into a weapon against Muslims.'

Spanish actor criticized after claiming Israel benefits from Spain's migrant crisis

Report: Israel draws red line ahead of Lebanon talks

Lebanon expected to push for ceasefire in Rome talks, as Israel warns it will seize key Hezbollah military compound if terror group won't vacate.

Report: Israel draws red line ahead of Lebanon talks

Through spring 2027

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv flight suspensions through spring 2027

American Airlines extends its Tel Aviv flight pause to March 28, 2027, making it the only major US carrier out of Israel since October 2023.

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv flight suspensions through spring 2027

Board of Peace chief criticizes Israeli strikes against Hamas in Gaza

Board of Peace chief Nickolay Mladenov criticizes recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, warning they threaten efforts to disarm Hamas.

Board of Peace chief criticizes Israeli strikes against Hamas in Gaza

Iranian President:

Iranian President: US must be compelled to honor MoU

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran must force the US to abide by its signed peace MoU, calling the accord central to future security.

Iranian President: US must be compelled to honor MoU

After Trump announces talks

Explosion reported near tanker off Oman after Trump announces US-Iran talks

A tanker off Oman reports a nearby explosion with no damage or injuries, occurring just after President Trump announced US-Iran talks would resume.

Explosion reported near tanker off Oman after Trump announces US-Iran talks

Epicenter in Egypt

Earthquake centered in Egypt felt across central and southern Israel

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Egypt, with residents in central and southern Israel reporting that they felt the tremors.

Earthquake centered in Egypt felt across central and southern Israel

Shas sets non-negotiable condition for next coalition

Shas faction chairman Yinon Azoulay announces that settling the draft status of yeshiva students will be a baseline requirement for the party joining any post-election government.

Shas sets non-negotiable condition for next coalition

Ten days without a lead:

Ten days without a lead: Police appeal for help finding missing teen Efrat Menachem

Ten days after the disappearance of 16-year-old Efrat Menachem from Kokhav Ya'akov, Israel Police are continuing their search efforts and urging the public to report any leads.

Ten days without a lead: Police appeal for help finding missing teen Efrat Menachem

Watch:

Watch: U.S. enforcement operation of Iran’s naval blockade

The U.S. Central Command released footage of the launch of a carrier-based fighter jet taking off in the Arabian Sea as part of operations against Iran.

Watch: U.S. enforcement operation of Iran’s naval blockade

Poll:

Poll: Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.

Poll: Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

'Spokeskid of Israel:'

'Spokeskid of Israel:' 11-year-old Ben Carasso is taking Israel's case to the world

Ben Carasso tells Arutz Sheva how a friend's loss after October 7 inspired his global advocacy campaign, why he believes the battle for public opinion is focused on the "neutral majority," and why children have a unique voice in defending Israel.

'Spokeskid of Israel:' 11-year-old Ben Carasso is taking Israel's case to the world

Watch:

Watch: Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans

Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman responds to chants of 'Death to Israel' in the best way he could.

Watch: Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans