Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'
At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.
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Record high in traffic accidents
Record high in traffic accidents: Tel Aviv leads in number of casualties
According to data from Or Yarok and the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), 459 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades.
Supreme Court to decide
Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'? Supreme Court to decide
Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.
Gantz urges global action to dismantle Iran’s regime
At Conference of Presidents event, MK Benny Gantz calls for united global action to dismantle the Iranian regime, emphasizing the need for military, economic, and diplomatic measures to secure peace in the Middle East.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar: Delegitimize antisemites targeting Israel
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemns UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for antisemitic remarks, urges Israel to take an offensive stance against those delegitimizing the Jewish state.
This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.
IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Gaza tunnel shaft
IDF troops eliminate six additional terrorists in underground tunnel shaft in Rafah.
Israelis attempting to enter Syria arrested
Activists aiming to settle in IDF-controlled area of Syria escorted back to Israel.
Fire in Bat Yam damages religious items
Firefighters arrive in Bat Yam, extinguishing blaze in structure used to store holy items.
Israeli found lifeless in Paris hotel
Israeli man, age 51 from central Israel, found unconscious in Paris hotel room.
Hezbollah terrorist eliminated in Lebanon
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist who attempted to reestablish terror group's capabilities in violation of ceasefire agreement.
Demolitions of illegal construction carried out in Jerusalem even during Ramadan
Over the past two years more than 700 demolition orders have been issued for buildings in neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Under Minister Ben‑Gvir's policy, demolitions are being carried out even during Ramadan.
While capturing thieves:
While capturing thieves: Ancient stone vessel production facility uncovered in Jerusalem
Large stone tool workshop from the Second Temple period, which produced tools for Jews some 2,000 years ago, uncovered in a cave on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.
Suspicious envelope found at Netanyahu's office
Police teams sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem following arrival of suspicious envelope.
Israel warns: Hamas setting conditions for second stage of ceasefire
Ahead of transition to second stage of ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, Hamas demanding to control Gaza politically.
Bnei Brak outrage reaches the Knesset
'In the overwhelming majority of cases, these were show arrests,' the attorneys claimed. 'The purpose of the arrest was solely to create a deterrent effect.'
Trump Gaza plan
Indonesia sets timeline for troop deployment to Gaza under Trump plan
Indonesia commits to sending up to 8,000 troops to Gaza by June, for humanitarian mission under Trump’s peace plan.
Watch:
Watch: Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum
Hillary Clinton and Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka clash at the Munich Security Conference over Trump’s policies, with Clinton criticizing his actions and Macinka defending them during a heated exchange.
Shas MK:
Shas MK: A disgrace, I am ashamed of this
MK Yinon Azoulay strongly condemns the violence in the streets of Bnei Brak: "These people are not from our camp. All the great rabbis of the generation denounce such behavior."
Albanian PM to attend Trump’s 'Board of Peace' inaugural meeting
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will attend the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" in Washington on February 19.
Iran's deputy FM: The ball is in America's court
Iran is open to compromising on its nuclear program if the US lifts sanctions, says Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who stresses that the US must prove sincerity in the ongoing negotiations.
Arrests for show?
Arrests for show? 27 haredi protesters detained, 20 released
Lawyers representing the detainees in Bnei Brak claim that most of them were passersby who were not involved in the riots.
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Watch: LeBron James expresses desire to visit Israel, praises Avdija’s All-Star season
Lakers superstar LeBron James expresses his desire to visit Israel someday, praises Deni Avdija's All-Star selection, and encourages his Israeli fans to follow his career for inspiration both in sports and life.
Israeli flags confiscated at Israeli singer's Paris concert
Security guards at the Casino de Paris where Itay Levy performed confiscated Israeli flags at the entrance and seized flags that had been smuggled in while the performance was underway.
Oil, gas, aircraft:
Oil, gas, aircraft: Inside the US-Iran deal proposals
Tehran outlines potential cooperation in oil, gas, mining and aircraft purchases as it seeks sanctions relief in renewed nuclear talks with Washington.
Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak
Two prominent haredi leaders condemned the riots today, writing that they were forbidden both as a danger and a sacrilege.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Israel ready to phase out US military aid
At Jerusalem gala, Prime Minister outlines strict Iran terms, vows to disarm Hamas, phase out US aid and confront rising antisemitism.
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Watch: Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak
Haredi yeshiva students assaulted crews from Channel 13 and Kan News amid riots in the city.
Petition seeks to allow thousands of Gazans into Israel
32 senior Israeli doctors are seeking to join a petition to the Supreme Court to allow the immediate evacuation of Palestinian patients for medical treatment.
IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the two IDF commanders attacked by haredim in Bnei Brak, pledging to investigate the incident to ensure it does not happen again.
Terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre eliminated
IDF responded to ceasefire violations by eliminating several senior terrorists, including the Head of the Islamic Jihad’s Nukhba Array in the Central Camps sector.
Inflation hit four-year low in January
The Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% in January, and inflation eased to 1.8%, the lowest in about four and a half years. The data indicate an additional 0.8% increase in housing prices.
Deri demands Bennett be barred from Bnei Brak
The Shas chairman attacked former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who came to Bnei Brak to denounce the assault on female soldiers in the city.
'Hamas must disarm'
Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza
President Donald Trump says member states will pledge more than $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, urges Hamas to commit to “full and immediate demilitarization."
President Herzog meets victims of violence in Arab communities
The President listened to the families’ painful accounts and emphasized that this rampant violence and organized crime are eroding the foundations of Israeli society.
Appalling footage
Appalling footage: Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot
Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak torched a police motorcycle that was carrying a bag containing tefillin and a prayerbook. Rioters also flipped over a police squadcar.
Arutz Sheva Exclusive:
Arutz Sheva Exclusive: 'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the riot against soldiers in Bnei Brak as sacrilegious and demanded haredi leaders condemn them.
Near Jerusalem
Traffic congestion and fence collision foil terror attack attempt near Jerusalem
Traffic congestion prevented the terrorist from gaining sufficient speed. Later, he lost his way and collided with the separation fence at the Ginat Sakhrov interchange, where he was arrested.
'No reason'
"No reason": Haaretz reporter criticizes the arrest of Bezalel Zini
Haaretz journalist Josh Breiner calls for a revolution in arrest policies, arguing that law-abiding defendants should not be imprisoned before conviction.
Obama:
Obama: 'Aliens exist'
Former US President Barack Obama this week addressed the question of the existence of aliens and unidentified objects, 'they’re real, but I haven’t seen them.'
