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1st time since 1967

Cabinet approves renewal of land registration in Yesha for 1st time since 1967

The government has approved the proposal by Ministers Levin, Smotrich, and Katz to renew land registration procedures in Judea and Samaria after decades.

Cabinet approves renewal of land registration in Yesha for 1st time since 1967

MK Amit Halevi

MK Amit Halevi: Don't change Jewish prayers on Temple Mount during Ramadan

MK Amit Halevi went to the Temple Mount, attacked the decision to limit Jewish entry during the afternoon during Ramadan, and demanded that the existing order be maintained.

MK Amit Halevi: Don't change Jewish prayers on Temple Mount during Ramadan

Attorney General

Attorney General: I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

The Attorney General clarified that she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request and that any report to the contrary is incorrect.

Attorney General: I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

'Palestine' removed:

British Museum removes references to 'Palestine' from ancient Middle East displays

“Palestine" removed from British Museum exhibits amid debate over historical accuracy.

British Museum removes references to 'Palestine' from ancient Middle East displays

Watch

About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather

Despite the gloomy weather, about 140 of the season’s first storks arrived over the weekend at the Hula Lake Park. Their arrival marks the opening signal of the major spring migration.

About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather

ZIM to be sold to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI in $3.7 billion deal

Israel will retain its golden share in Zim under the agreement to sell the shipping company to a German buyer, whose shares are partially held by Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

ZIM to be sold to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI in $3.7 billion deal

CUNY event:

CUNY law event sparks outrage for framing Hamas tunnels as ‘decolonial’ resistance

NYC's only public law school to host a talk portraying Hamas’s underground terror network as “decolonial land use," drawing condemnation from Israeli and Jewish advocates who say the event condones an infrastructure used to attack civilians and hold hostages.

CUNY law event sparks outrage for framing Hamas tunnels as ‘decolonial’ resistance

95% of illegal Palestinian Arab entrants caught were released

Approximately 95% of illegal entrants captured by security forces along the seam line in Judea and Samaria during the war were released without indictments being filed against them.

95% of illegal Palestinian Arab entrants caught were released

Minister Ofir Sofer:

Minister Ofir Sofer: 'The right will collapse'

Minister Ofir Sofer warns that if the draft law is pushed, 'the right will pay an electoral price for this.'

Minister Ofir Sofer: 'The right will collapse'

Amit Segal

Amit Segal: Ehud Barak didn’t know about Epstein? Here’s the proof

Channel 12 commentator responded to the former prime minister's claims that he did not know about the offenses with which Jeffrey Epstein is accused and presented an email that claims otherwise.

Amit Segal: Ehud Barak didn’t know about Epstein? Here’s the proof

Number of unemployed in high-tech sector doubled

In December 2025, the number of job seekers in the high-tech sector stood at 16,300 - double the figure recorded in December 2022 - according to a special report published Sunday morning by the Employment Service.

Number of unemployed in high-tech sector doubled

US strikes hit over 30 ISIS targets in Syria

CENTCOM says US forces carried out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike launched after a deadly December ambush.

US strikes hit over 30 ISIS targets in Syria

Syria says Israel talks exclude Golan Heights issue

Syria’s foreign minister says talks with Israel focus only on areas seized after Assad’s fall and exclude the Golan Heights, as the sides edge toward a security arrangement.

Syria says Israel talks exclude Golan Heights issue

Rubio:

Rubio: Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons

Secretary of State Rubio says Trump is open to meeting Iran’s leader but insists Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, as the US boosts forces and pursues a potential deal.

Rubio: Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons

Canada ties Iran diplomacy to regime change

Canada’s foreign minister says Ottawa will not restore ties with Iran without regime change, as the US weighs possible military action.

Canada ties Iran diplomacy to regime change

Report:

Report: Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to intensify economic pressure on Iran during their meeting at the White House, focusing on oil sales to China, according to Axios.

Report: Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

MK Dallal to colleagues:

MK Dallal responds to Likud colleagues: There was a massacre on October 7

MK Eli Dallal comments on the dispute over the wording of legislation related to October 7, clarifying: “We should not quibble over words - it was a massacre, just like in Hebron in 1929."

MK Dallal responds to Likud colleagues: There was a massacre on October 7

Security Breach:

Security Breach: illegal resident tried to break into Minister Gila Gamliel's car

The incident took place in the underground parking at the home of the cabinet minister in Tel Aviv. Her husband's car was stolen and the police located it abandoned on the side of a highway.

Security Breach: illegal resident tried to break into Minister Gila Gamliel's car

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites in southern Lebanon

IDF carries out airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, rocket launchers, in southern Lebanon, citing violations of the ceasefire understandings and danger to civilians.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites in southern Lebanon

Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks

Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.

Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks

Report: Iranian diplomats smuggled cash to Hezbollah

Senior Iranian diplomats reportedly transported large sums of cash to Hezbollah in recent months, using diplomatic passports to evade inspections, Iran International report says.

Report: Iranian diplomats smuggled cash to Hezbollah

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

IDF troops identifies, eliminates, terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in Gaza, posing imminent threat to their safety.

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

Azerbaijan President meets major Jewish group

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations meets President Aliyev of Azerbaijan ahead of 51st Annual Leadership Mission to Jerusalem this week.

Azerbaijan President meets major Jewish group

Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh

Channel 12's Amit Segal puts MK Ayman Odeh on the spot, cornering him over whether he acknowledges that Hamas is a terror group.

Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh

Human remains found in Jerusalem

Israel Police investigating after human remains found in forested area near Pisgat Ze'ev.

Human remains found in Jerusalem

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

After NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office, NYC City Hall evicts Israel drone supplier from Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Forecasters: Dust storm ending, but may return

Israel's weather will be hot, then cold and possibly rainy, forecasters say.

Forecasters: Dust storm ending, but may return

Militia leader reveals: We are neutralizing Hamas tunnels

Ghassan Al-Dheini, head of the Abu Shabab militia, says his group is helping Israel cripple Hamas in Gaza.

Militia leader reveals: We are neutralizing Hamas tunnels

Mladenov:

Mladenov: Disarmament of all Gaza militants essential for lasting peace

Nickolay Mladenov, head diplomat for Gaza ceasefire talks, insists all militants must disarm. His comments come after reports suggesting Hamas could keep light weapons as part of Trump’s peace plan.

Mladenov: Disarmament of all Gaza militants essential for lasting peace

'Most deadly terror plot'

'Most deadly terror plot': UK men jailed for life over plot to attack Jewish community

Two men jailed for life after planning an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. Foiled by an undercover operative, the ISIS-inspired plot aimed to kill and injure many, including children.

'Most deadly terror plot': UK men jailed for life over plot to attack Jewish community

Knife-wielding attacker shot by police in Paris

Man wielding a knife attacks police during a ceremony at Paris’ Arc de Triomphe before being shot by officers and hospitalized. No injuries reported among bystanders or police.

Knife-wielding attacker shot by police in Paris

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Full Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament still the goal

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir assesses Gaza's Rafah area, emphasizing the dismantling of Hamas' infrastructure.

IDF Chief of Staff: Full Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament still the goal

9-year-old boy dies from measles

Ministry warns unvaccinated individuals to avoid large events in outbreak areas and recommends accelerated immunization schedule.

9-year-old boy dies from measles

Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories

Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.

Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories

UK:

High court rules Palestine Action ban under terrorism legislation unlawful

The High Court has ruled Palestine Action’s ban unlawful, pending a further hearing and possible appeal. While the ruling is hailed as a victory for free speech, supporting the group is still a criminal offence.

High court rules Palestine Action ban under terrorism legislation unlawful

After being prevented from donning tefillin haredi protester released from military prison

Yeshiva student Rabbi Avraham Ben Dayan was released this morning (Friday) from military prison, after being held in custody since last Saturday night for failing to report for enlistment.

After being prevented from donning tefillin haredi protester released from military prison

Very high air pollution expected across the country

The high air pollution is caused by southwesterly winds, which are carrying dust to the area. An improvement in air quality is expected over the weekend.

Very high air pollution expected across the country

MK Porush:

MK Porush: 'Can the IDF deal with detaining thousands of yeshiva students?'

MK Meir Porush submitted an urgent parliamentary query to Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the arrest of yeshiva students and the conditions of their detention in military prison.

MK Porush: 'Can the IDF deal with detaining thousands of yeshiva students?'

Victory for Bennett

Victory for Bennett: Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid

The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.

Victory for Bennett: Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid