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IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

The censor has allowed publication that IDF forces are operating beyond the Yellow Line where they were as part of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

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Watch: IDF destroys 11 km of Hamas tunnels in Beit Hanoun

Security forces located and destroyed approximately 11 kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun.

Watch: IDF destroys 11 km of Hamas tunnels in Beit Hanoun

Upon release from PA prison

IDF arrests Ido Zoldan's murderer upon his release from PA prison

Security forces arrested a terrorist in Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority policeman who was involved in the attack in which Ido Zoldan was murdered in 2007 in Samaria.

IDF arrests Ido Zoldan's murderer upon his release from PA prison

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Chief of Staff has decided to dismiss former Military Advocate General from IDF

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has decided to dismiss former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from IDF service following suspicions against her in the Sde Teiman affair.

Chief of Staff has decided to dismiss former Military Advocate General from IDF

The haredi who gave up a promotion to stay in combat service

Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.

The haredi who gave up a promotion to stay in combat service

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Home Front Command to issue early alerts for launches from Lebanon

Home Front Command says it will provide preliminary alerts for rocket and missile fire from Lebanon when operational conditions allow, adding up to two minutes of preparation time before sirens.

Home Front Command to issue early alerts for launches from Lebanon

Man indicted for inciting against Yair Golan

A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.

Man indicted for inciting against Yair Golan

Tzvika Mor joins the Religious Zionist party

Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.

Tzvika Mor joins the Religious Zionist party

Escalation continues

Escalation continues: IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.

Escalation continues: IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

State Prosecutor:

State Prosecutor: Tzachi Braverman to stand trial, subject to hearing

Prosecutors are considering charges against Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman over alleged fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction tied to the Bild leak investigation.

State Prosecutor: Tzachi Braverman to stand trial, subject to hearing

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Canadian government must address fears of the Jewish community'

The President's spokesman has released details of the recent call between President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Both leaders agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense.

President Herzog: 'Canadian government must address fears of the Jewish community'

'Like before WWII'

'Like before WWII': Europe's Jewish leadership warns Belgian government

Jewish leaders across Europe urged Belgium to halt legal action against mohels, warning it threatens religious freedom and Jewish life.

'Like before WWII': Europe's Jewish leadership warns Belgian government

Reservists mobilized

Reservists mobilized | IDF expected to expand operations in Lebanon

The IDF has begun mobilizing reserve forces to begin amping up ground operations against Hezbollah as the terrorist organization continues to violate the ceasefire.

Reservists mobilized | IDF expected to expand operations in Lebanon

After a year on the run

After a year on the run | Watch: Officers surprise fugitive in bed

Yamam officers raided an apartment in Ramallah to arrest a suspected murderer who fled to Judea and Samaria a year ago and hid there under a false identity.

After a year on the run | Watch: Officers surprise fugitive in bed

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

New strategy

New strategy: Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

An intelligence report says Hezbollah is intensifying drone attacks and targeting senior IDF commanders in southern Lebanon and along the border.

New strategy: Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

'He heard you':

'He heard you': Chilling revelation about Hersh Goldberg-Polin's captivity

Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.

'He heard you': Chilling revelation about Hersh Goldberg-Polin's captivity

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Report: Shin Bet Chief met with ex-Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan in the UAE

David Zini reportedly met with Mohammed Dahlan, who has been identified as the preferred candidate to take control over Gaza, during a recent visit to the UAE.

Report: Shin Bet Chief met with ex-Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan in the UAE

'I lost faith in British society'

'I lost my faith in British society': Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Former UK United Synagogue chief Jeremy Jacobs is making Aliyah due to rampant antisemitism in Britain.

'I lost my faith in British society': Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

MK Bitan: This Is the only dispute left with the haredi parties

Economic Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan claims that the primary disagreement currently separating the Likud and the haredi parties is the date of the next elections.

MK Bitan: This Is the only dispute left with the haredi parties

Diplomacy vs. destruction

Diplomacy vs. destruction: Trump uses meme to contrast his and Obama’s Iran policies

Trump shares a potent graphic contrast to Truth Social, asserting hard power and destruction of Iran’s “nuclear dust" over Obama-era “pallets of cash" diplomacy.

Diplomacy vs. destruction: Trump uses meme to contrast his and Obama’s Iran policies

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

Iranian President orders the restoration of Iran's internet despite fierce IRGC opposition.

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

Will United Torah Judaism cooperate in replacing Netanyahu?

UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.

Will United Torah Judaism cooperate in replacing Netanyahu?

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

CENTCOM confirms US forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran.

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

Ahead of escalation?

Ahead of escalation? IDF tightens restrictions in communities in northern Israel

Home Front Command tightens defense guidelines along the northern border, reducing permissible gathering sizes starting Tuesday.

Ahead of escalation? IDF tightens restrictions in communities in northern Israel

Attend the 'Jerusalem. Your Home. Your Future' Expo

For the first time in history, Jerusalem is heading to NYC to showcase the future of the Israeli Capital.

Attend the 'Jerusalem. Your Home. Your Future' Expo

Disturbing footage:

Disturbing footage: Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

New footage published by the terrorist organization apparently indicates that its explosive FPV drones are now equipped with thermal cameras, enabling their use in the dark.

Disturbing footage: Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

Netanyahu: We'll strike Hezbollah even harder

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the threat of explosive drones and the campaign against Hezbollah: "We need to increase our blows and our strength."

Netanyahu: We'll strike Hezbollah even harder

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Report: Iran rejects US demands on nuclear program

Slowdown reported in the progress of the US-Iran talks due to fundamental differences between the parties - mainly on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Report: Iran rejects US demands on nuclear program

Northern Command Chief's warning to Hezbollah

Major General Rafi Milo makes it clear that Hezbollah has crossed a red line from the army's perspective. "We will not tolerate firing on the home front."

Northern Command Chief's warning to Hezbollah

Tragedy in Ashkelon

Tragedy in Ashkelon: 12-year-old boy killed after falling from 6th floor

A 12-year-old boy was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon.

Tragedy in Ashkelon: 12-year-old boy killed after falling from 6th floor

'No one will forget you'

'No one will forget you': Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

'No one will forget you': Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

El Al employees save man suffering cardiac arrest at airport

A 74-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at Ben Gurion Airport duty-free on his way to a flight to Greece. Two El Al MDA volunteers arrived within a minute.

El Al employees save man suffering cardiac arrest at airport

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Watch: Israel's message of solidarity for US Memorial Day

Israel's Foreign Ministry marks American Memorial Day with a powerful video honoring the fallen and highlighting the joint fight for the two nations' common values.

Watch: Israel's message of solidarity for US Memorial Day

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Watch: MK jumps into ancient pool in Area A

MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.

Watch: MK jumps into ancient pool in Area A

Former hostage reveals psychological abuse in captivity

Elkana Bohbot shared an incident of particularly cruel abuse by the terrorists after they served him and other hostages a meal.

Former hostage reveals psychological abuse in captivity

Judge who compared illegals to Jews during Holocaust apologizes

Juvenile Court Judge Noam Shilo has apologized for his comments comparing minors who illegally entered Israel to Jews who stole potatoes during the Holocaust.

Judge who compared illegals to Jews during Holocaust apologizes

Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 3.75%

The Bank of Israel has decided, for the second time this year, to lower the interest rate in the economy by a quarter of a percentage point, to 3.75%.

Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 3.75%

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar to "immediately" join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump published an unusual post in which he called on additional countries to join the Abraham Accords and even raised the possibility of Iran joining in the future.

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar to "immediately" join Abraham Accords

IDF warns of operation near Tyre

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee warns residents of Tyre and its environs to evacuate ahead of impending IDF strike. 'Anyone present near Hezbollah elements or facilities, infrastructure, or combat means exposes their life to danger.'

IDF warns of operation near Tyre