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Ex-IDF spokesman calls for separate IDs for draft evaders

Former IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. (res.) Moti Almoz calls for issuing separate identity cards for military servicemembers and draft evaders, says Israel should stop funding those who refuse to serve.

Ex-IDF spokesman calls for separate IDs for draft evaders

Sam Neill died of pneumonia, manager confirms

The Jurassic Park star, who had recently overcome a rare form of blood cancer and remained active in filmmaking until the end, died of pneumonia at the age of 78.

Sam Neill died of pneumonia, manager confirms

House rejects bill to end aid to Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday night rejected an amendment to the State Department appropriations bill that sought to eliminate the annual U.S. security assistance to Israel, totaling $3.3 billion.

House rejects bill to end aid to Israel

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

Haredim concerned over Sunshine Protection Act in USA

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States - but American Jews are viewing the bill with growing concern.

Haredim concerned over Sunshine Protection Act in USA

Road 446 closed after truck gas leak following police chase

Police cruiser collides with truck during a pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle, two police officers lightly injured.

Road 446 closed after truck gas leak following police chase

Hamas sniper commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas Battalion Sniper Commander who participated in terror attacks against IDF troops.

Hamas sniper commander eliminated in Gaza

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

1B shekels approved for roads to new towns in Judea and Samaria

The government approved the implementation of a proposal by Minister Smotrich to fund more than NIS 1B for access roads and security for dozens of new communities in Judea and Samaria.

1B shekels approved for roads to new towns in Judea and Samaria

Lebanese report:

Lebanese report: Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

Lebanese presidential sources express optimism following talks in Rome, describing the negotiations as positive; Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterates commitment to diplomacy and fulfilling commitments under agreement.

Lebanese report: Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

Sen. Fetterman:

Fetterman says he’ll leave Democrats if party becomes officially ‘anti-Israel’

Sen. John Fetterman states he remains a Democrat but warned he would bolt if the party adopts an official anti-Israel platform.

Fetterman says he’ll leave Democrats if party becomes officially ‘anti-Israel’

Iran strikes continue

Iran strikes continue | Report: US expands strike campaign into northern Iran

CENTCOM concludes another wave of precision strikes on Iranian command sites, with attacks reportedly expanding northward to reach Semnan Province and areas surrounding Tehran.

Iran strikes continue | Report: US expands strike campaign into northern Iran

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Tehran summons Britain's top envoy to protest London's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a national security threat, vowing retaliatory measures.

Tehran summons UK ambassador to protest IRGC blacklisting

Following Montreal attacks

B’nai Brith warns of surge in anti-Jewish violence following attacks in Montreal

B’nai Brith Canada has recorded 27 violent antisemitic incidents so far in 2026 - more than doubling 2025 totals - prompting calls for a federal task force.

B’nai Brith warns of surge in anti-Jewish violence following attacks in Montreal

Embassy in Jerusalem

Israel and Colombia agree to restore ties, open embassy in Jerusalem

Israel and Colombia agree to fully restore diplomatic relations, reinstate ambassadors, eliminate visa mandates, and plan for a new embassy in Jerusalem.

Israel and Colombia agree to restore ties, open embassy in Jerusalem

Poll:

Poll: Smotrich surges, Shas weakens

According to a Channel 13 News poll, Shas drops to seven seats while the Religious Zionist party surges to six.

Poll: Smotrich surges, Shas weakens

Report:

Report: Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

President Trump is weighing escalatory military options against Iran - including strikes on a deep nuclear facility and island seizures - as diplomacy stalls, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

CENTCOM enforces blockade

CENTCOM enforces blockade: Missiles strike tanker headed to Kharg Island

CENTCOM disables unladen oil tanker headed for Iran with Hellfire missiles after it ignores warnings, enforcing its reinstated naval blockade.

CENTCOM enforces blockade: Missiles strike tanker headed to Kharg Island

Late stunner powers Argentina past England to World Cup final

Argentina scores two late goals in five minutes to defeat England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semifinal, booking a championship match against Spain.

Late stunner powers Argentina past England to World Cup final

Dem split deepens

Dem split deepens as House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejects an amendment to strip $3.3 billion in foreign aid from Israel, exposing deep divides among House Democratic leadership.

Dem split deepens as House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

JD Vance alleges secret Israeli campaign to derail Trump Iran deal

JD Vance alleges Israeli government elements funded a campaign attacking him over Iran talks, while also claiming Jeffrey Epstein had Israeli intelligence ties.

JD Vance alleges secret Israeli campaign to derail Trump Iran deal

Grenades, ammo, and weapons found in IDF soldier's home

Police and military investigators arrest an IDF soldier from Bat Yam after discovering grenades, IDF ammunition and a large weapons cache in his home.

Grenades, ammo, and weapons found in IDF soldier's home

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Watch: IDF strikes three Hezbollah terrorists in security zone

IDF eliminated the three terrorists, who were carrying combat equipment within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.

Watch: IDF strikes three Hezbollah terrorists in security zone

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Watch: Knesset observes moment of silence for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads plenum in moment of silence for pro-Israel US Sen. Lindsey Graham, who passed away suddenly this week.

Watch: Knesset observes moment of silence for Sen. Lindsey Graham

US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC

US Treasury sanctions seven individuals and entities in alleged scheme using aviation, transport, financial, and travel channels to support IRGC weapons procurement.

US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for Iran's IRGC

Sidewalk battle in Bnei Brak reaches the Supreme Court

Bnei Brak Municipality put up signs calling for the separation of men and women on Ezra and King Solomon streets. Activist Yaya Fink and former MK Michal Rozin petitioned the court.

Sidewalk battle in Bnei Brak reaches the Supreme Court

Gush Katif Memorial Grove inaugurated at Kisufim

The Jewish National Fund has completed the establishment of the Gush Katif Memorial Grove in Kisufim Forest, featuring an observation tower, walking trails, gathering areas, and heritage information signs.

Gush Katif Memorial Grove inaugurated at Kisufim

Happy ending:

Stolen motorcycle located in Halhul and returned to its owner

Following intelligence information Hetz Yehuda forces recovered a luxury motorcycle in Halhul, stolen from the Gush Dan area. A suspect was arrested, and the bike was returned to its owner.

Stolen motorcycle located in Halhul and returned to its owner

Iran marks popular Israeli journalist as enemy target

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry published an official list of 'hostile elements, of Israeli journalists alongside Iranian opposition activists, including Amit Segal, Yossi Melman, and Raz Zimmt.

Iran marks popular Israeli journalist as enemy target

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Watch: Wanted terrorist surrenders in Shechem

In a joint operation by undercover Border Police officers in Judea and Samaria, directed by the Shin Bet, a wanted suspect allegedly involved in terrorist activity was arrested in Shechem.

Watch: Wanted terrorist surrenders in Shechem

Girl critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Jerusalem dies of her injuries

MDA teams performed CPR on the girl at the scene before evacuating her to Hadassah Mount Scopus in critical condition, where she died of her injuries.

Girl critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Jerusalem dies of her injuries

Ben Gvir slams 'lie' of racism

Ben Gvir responded to Mansour Abbas's claims regarding the scope of illegal construction demolitions in the Negev.

Ben Gvir slams 'lie' of racism

Tzvi Succot calls to close café accused of spreading incitement

MK Zvi Sukkot calls for the closure of an Old City café operated by an association identified with Hamas, saying it serves as a center for incitement.

Tzvi Succot calls to close café accused of spreading incitement

Terrorist who took part in abduction of Col. Asaf Hamami eliminated

IDF eliminated Hussam Shafai, a Hamas terrorist who played an active role in the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nirim and in the abduction of Col. Asaf Hamami, Staff Sgt. Tomer Achimas and Sgt. Kiril Brodski.

Terrorist who took part in abduction of Col. Asaf Hamami eliminated

Supreme Court freezes law barring arrest of haredi draft-evaders

Supreme Court justice temporarily freezes implementation of newly-passed law halting the arrest of haredi draft evaders, orders State to justify.

Supreme Court freezes law barring arrest of haredi draft-evaders

Study finds Jewish education growing across Diaspora

New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing in 48 countries, despite global uncertainty and rising antisemitism.

Study finds Jewish education growing across Diaspora

Pregnant woman killed, infant delivered in serious condition

A woman about 35 years old, in an advanced stage of pregnancy, was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Ashdod and later died of her injuries. Her fetus was delivered and is in serious condition.

Pregnant woman killed, infant delivered in serious condition

IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba commanders

In strike on northern Gaza, IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba commanders planning to carry out terror attacks.

IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba commanders

In broad daylight:

In broad daylight: US begins wave of strikes in Iran

US' CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes against Iran - this time in broad daylight.

In broad daylight: US begins wave of strikes in Iran

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization criticizes Knesset approval of legislation reversing recent kashrut reforms, calling it a setback for the public.

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law