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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

Disturbing findings:

Police locate powerful pipe bombs near Ramla Train Station

Detectives from the Ramla Police Station locate three pipe bombs and dozens of rounds of stolen IDF ammunition near the city's railway station.

Police locate powerful pipe bombs near Ramla Train Station

Spain migrant surge:

Spain migrant surge: Antisemitic conspiracies reach 100 million in 72 hours

CAM report says antisemitic conspiracy theories linking Israel to the Ceuta migrant surge reached more than 100 million people on X within 72 hours, as prominent pages share it.

Spain migrant surge: Antisemitic conspiracies reach 100 million in 72 hours

Damaged U.S. refueling aircraft departs Israel at last

Four and a half months after making an emergency landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following an air collision over Iraq, the American refueling aircraft took off back to the United States.

Damaged U.S. refueling aircraft departs Israel at last

Rabbi Zarbib turns down Religious Zionist Party offer

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offers Rabbi Avraham Zarbib the secured second spot on the Religious Zionist Party’s list and even considers appointing him as a minister, but Rabbi Zarbib turns down the offer.

Rabbi Zarbib turns down Religious Zionist Party offer

Have we got no other problems?

Journalist blasts Yair Golan over anti-Eli Academy campaign: Have we got no other problems

Moriah Asraf warns Yair Golan's campaign to cut funding for Eli Academy, with high percentages of IDF serving graduates, is alienating centrist and right-wing voters seeking to replace the government.

Journalist blasts Yair Golan over anti-Eli Academy campaign: Have we got no other problems

Mysterious explosion near Kremlin

Mysterious explosion near Kremlin: 3 killed in assassination attempt in central Moscow

An explosive device disguised as a gift detonated at the entrance to an upscale restaurant in central Moscow during a private, heavily secured event.

Mysterious explosion near Kremlin: 3 killed in assassination attempt in central Moscow

Court allows ‘kill Israelis’ video evidence in Australian nurses’ trial after appeal

New South Wales Supreme Court overturns ruling that excluded viral footage allegedly showing two former nurses making threats against Israelis, allowing prosecutors to present the video at trial.

Court allows ‘kill Israelis’ video evidence in Australian nurses’ trial after appeal

Florida:

Florida man arrested for antisemitic hate crime after synagogue attack

Brayton Laschinger allegedly smashed a synagogue window with a brick, telling police he targeted the site because it was a 'Jewish place of worship' after viewing antisemitic content online.

Florida man arrested for antisemitic hate crime after synagogue attack

Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying my final moments of grace'

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett says his casual attire reflects his desire to 'be free' while traveling around Israel, but hints he expects to return to formal dress when he becomes prime minister again.

Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying my final moments of grace'

Caught inside a loudspeaker

Caught inside a loudspeaker: Illegal resident found hiding in vehicle

Border Police officers became suspicious of a loudspeaker in a car's trunk. After opening it, they discovered an illegal resident concealed inside.

Caught inside a loudspeaker: Illegal resident found hiding in vehicle

MK Simcha Rothman:

MK Simcha Rothman: 'I was willing to compromise on reform for broad consensus'

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he backed a compromise on judicial reform.

MK Simcha Rothman: 'I was willing to compromise on reform for broad consensus'

Bus driver assaulted

Bus driver assaulted in Jerusalem: 'I was beaten and lost consciousness'

A Superbus driver was attacked by a group of teenagers after stopping at a red light. The assault left him unconscious and cost him four teeth.

Bus driver assaulted in Jerusalem: 'I was beaten and lost consciousness'

Liberman

Liberman: 'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects the debate over who should be the next prime minister and rules out any cooperation with the Ra'am party.

Liberman: 'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'

Boy George parts ways with manager over pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'

Boy George faces backlash and dismisses his manager after refusing to shelve his pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again', saying he will 'stand up for my Jewish friends.'

Boy George parts ways with manager over pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander Salem Jamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, who took part in the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

Fragmentation grenade thrown at Japanika branch in Hadera

Police believe that the grenade thrown at the Hadera branch of Japanika, is a continuation of the conflict between the Mosley and Jerushi crime families.

Fragmentation grenade thrown at Japanika branch in Hadera

Heat wave reaches its peak today

A significant increase in the heat load is expected throughout the day, with extreme heat conditions across the country. A noticeable cooldown is expected by Wednesday.

Heat wave reaches its peak today

Soldier suspected in Al-Mughayyir shooting released under restrictive conditions

The commander of the Judea and Samaria District Police has ordered the release, under restrictive conditions, of an IDF soldier who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a shooting incident in which an Arab was wounded.

Soldier suspected in Al-Mughayyir shooting released under restrictive conditions

Montreal:

Police investigate overnight fire at Montreal kosher eatery as arson

Police are investigating a suspicious overnight fire that heavily damaged Nöam, a Montreal kosher restaurant, as leaders raise concerns of hate-motivated arson.

Police investigate overnight fire at Montreal kosher eatery as arson

Herzog on Mamdani:

Herzog condemns Mamdani: He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric

In an interview with Fox News, President Herzog criticizes Mamdani, praises Trump’s regional leadership, and dismisses ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

Herzog condemns Mamdani: He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric

Trump announces:

Trump announces: I have agreed to cancel the attack on Iran

President Trump announces he canceled a planned US strike on Iran following regional requests, demanding Tehran rapidly agree to a deal opening the Hormuz Strait.

Trump announces: I have agreed to cancel the attack on Iran