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Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Child killed in car crash

A boy about seven was critically injured this morning (Thursday) after being struck by a car on Chazon Ish Street in Beit Shemesh. After resuscitation efforts he was declared dead at the hospital.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Child killed in car crash

Women of the Wall use handicapped woman for smuggling attempt

Women of the Wall attempt to use handicapped elderly woman to help them smuggle Torah scroll into Western Wall Plaza, heritage foundation says.

Women of the Wall use handicapped woman for smuggling attempt

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

After the indictments were dropped, some of the soldiers have already returned to combat roles.

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to harm soldiers

IDF eliminates terrorists hiding in bushes, prevents attack on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to harm soldiers

Vizhnitz scion visits Joseph's Tomb

Thousands visited Joseph's Tomb in Shechem tonight, led by the eldest son of the Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager, and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Vizhnitz scion visits Joseph's Tomb

European Jewish leaders honor US Ambassador Bill White

US Ambassador Bill White receives EJA’s King David Award for defending Jewish religious freedoms, as European leaders warn of rising antisemitism and push for stronger protections.

European Jewish leaders honor US Ambassador Bill White

Heatwave to storms: Unusual weather set to hit Israel

Hot, dry weather to be replaced by thunderstorms and flooding, forecasters predict.

Heatwave to storms: Unusual weather set to hit Israel

The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon

IDF top brass outlines 'red lines' necessary to ensure security of northern Israel in any ceasefire with Lebanon.

The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon

11-year-old girl injured in hit and run in Or Yehudah

Two minors struck the girl with an electric scooter before driving away. Despite her injuries, they did not even call for medical assistance.

11-year-old girl injured in hit and run in Or Yehudah

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

Trump:

Trump: Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years

President Trump announces that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun are expected to speak on Thursday - the first such conversation in decades. The statement follows reports of a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Trump: Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years

Over antisemitic flyer

Duke University suspends SJP chapter over antisemitic flyer

Duke University suspends its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter after receiving complaints over an antisemitic flyer depicting pigs representing "Zionism" and "US Imperialism."

Duke University suspends SJP chapter over antisemitic flyer

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

Surprise visit: Gadi Eisenkot tours Samaria

Former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of the “Yashar" party, Gadi Eisenkot, tours Samaria, visits local communities and the city of Ariel, and meets Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

Surprise visit: Gadi Eisenkot tours Samaria

Lebanese officials claim Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 'coming soon'

Lebanese officials say a ceasefire with Hezbollah could be announced soon and take effect this week. However, Israel’s Security Cabinet ends hours of talks without approving any truce.

Lebanese officials claim Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 'coming soon'

Watch:

Watch: Apple TV releases trailer for Israeli thriller 'Unconditional'

Apple TV releases the trailer for the new Israeli thriller "Unconditional", Keshet 12’s drama series which follows a mother fighting to free her daughter from a Moscow drug smuggling arrest.

Watch: Apple TV releases trailer for Israeli thriller 'Unconditional'

Sharp criticism

Sharp criticism | British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.

Sharp criticism | British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

IDF soldier seriously wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon

Five soldiers were injured by rocket fire in southern Lebanon, one of them in serious condition and the rest were lightly injured. All the wounded were evacuated to hospital.

IDF soldier seriously wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson

IDF Spokesperson: The political echelon will decide on a ceasefire in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, addressed reports of an imminent ceasefire with Lebanon and said the military is prepared to continue fighting while awaiting instructions from the political leadership.

IDF Spokesperson: The political echelon will decide on a ceasefire in Lebanon

Netanyahu: We are about to subdue Bint Jbeil

PM addresses the campaigns in Lebanon and Iran, including the possibility that fighting may resume.

Netanyahu: We are about to subdue Bint Jbeil

Police investigate attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

Police confirm suspects 'threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building', call on any witnesses to come forward.

Police investigate attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

White House

White House: 'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

White House: 'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

President of the European Parliament:

President of the European Parliament: 'Jewish life is under attack'

The chairman of the European Jewish Association, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, pointed an accusing finger at European governments. 'Something fundamental has broken.'

President of the European Parliament: 'Jewish life is under attack'

A week after its establishment, the new community is already on the map

Just one week after it was founded and inaugurated in a festive ceremony attended by ministers and public figures, the new community of Ma’oz Tzur in the Binyamin region is already appearing on the navigation app Waze.

A week after its establishment, the new community is already on the map

Detention of reservist suspected of killing a terrorist extended

Shin Bet prevented the soldier from meeting with a lawyer. Police requested a 12-day detention, judge extended it by two days only.

Detention of reservist suspected of killing a terrorist extended

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appoints Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland.

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

ADL report reveals:

New ADL report reveals: Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram

With less content moderation, white supremacist networks, terror group supporters, and Nazi merchandise vendors thrive on Instagram; enforcement testing shows 93 percent of reported extremist content goes unremoved.

New ADL report reveals: Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram

Ceasefire?

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, promises area up to Litani River to become 'no-go zone for Hezbollah operatives.'

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

Dramatic footage

Dramatic footage: Police subdue suspect barricaded in his home in Jerusalem

A suspect armed with a knife barricaded himself inside his home and threatened to harm himself and the police. Officers managed to take subdue him.

Dramatic footage: Police subdue suspect barricaded in his home in Jerusalem

Amb Leiter

Amb Leiter: 'Aoun is not letting Lebanon be held hostage by Hezbollah'

Israeli Amb. to the US says 'Naim Qassem and Hezbollah belong to the past; we are here for the future.'

Amb Leiter: 'Aoun is not letting Lebanon be held hostage by Hezbollah'

State comptroller releases scathing report on aviation failures

The State Comptroller today (Wednesday) published two harsh audits dealing with the continuity of aviation during an emergency and the employment of non-Israeli workers.

State comptroller releases scathing report on aviation failures

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Al-Mayadeen Network quotes a senior Iranian source, saying: "Following pressure from Iran - a ceasefire in Lebanon will begin tonight."

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Shocking Cyberbullying:

Shocking Cyberbullying: Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy

A 13-year-old became the target of an extreme online boycott that included a fake "obituary notice" and an abusive TikTok page. Police visited the school to provide public support for the boy.

Shocking Cyberbullying: Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy

Meters from the troops: What a real-time strike looks like

The IDF has released audio recordings of radio communications between a battalion commander from the Givati Brigade and a combat helicopter pilot, demonstrating precise coordination of a strike carried out near troops in southern Lebanon.

Meters from the troops: What a real-time strike looks like

Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance

Tehran threatens response to violations and disruption of key shipping routes, as mediators push to extend the US-Iran ceasefire and revive negotiations.

Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance

Security forces demolish three Jewish communities in a single night

Israeli security forces carry out mass enforcement operation, destroying Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion, near Hebron, and in the Binyamin Region.

Security forces demolish three Jewish communities in a single night

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

'He just wanted to drive a bit'

'He just wanted to drive a bit' | Officers were shocked: The driver was 10

Police prevented a potential disaster after stopping a vehicle driven by a 10-year-old, with his father and a toddler inside, none wearing seatbelts.

'He just wanted to drive a bit' | Officers were shocked: The driver was 10

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

Lebanese report:

Lebanese report: Israel-Lebanon talks yield partial deal, no full ceasefire yet

New US-backed framework reported by Annahar addresses flaws in past deal but stops short of ceasefire, says Hezbollah disarmament would start from the north and move south.

Lebanese report: Israel-Lebanon talks yield partial deal, no full ceasefire yet