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'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

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

Bereaved families: Hamas disarmament failed, it's time for victory

Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.

Bereaved families: Hamas disarmament failed, it's time for victory

Armed civilian prevents stabbing attack at Samaria farm

A Palestinian Arab terrorist attempted to stab Israeli civilians at the Doron Valley Farm in Samaria. One of the civilians reacted quickly and eliminated the terrorist.

Armed civilian prevents stabbing attack at Samaria farm

Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors

Former IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors regarding his entry into politics.

Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors

Ambassador Leiter:

Ambassador Leiter: We like to keep the French as far away as possible

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are ongoing, but sharply dismisses French involvement, stating Paris is “not a positive influence" on the talks.

Ambassador Leiter: We like to keep the French as far away as possible

Auschwitz:

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches in Auschwitz

Captivity survivors and a bereaved father join Holocaust survivor in torch-lighting ceremony at Auschwitz, reflecting on loss, faith, and resilience.

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches in Auschwitz

Nazareth woman indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran

Nazareth resident charged with espionage after allegedly carrying out missions for an Iranian agent, including photographing IDF bases and strategic facilities, in exchange for payment.

Nazareth woman indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran

Supreme Court hearing impeachment petitions against Ben-Gvir

Expanded panel of nine judges to examine claims regarding the National Security Minister's capability to continue in his position and the impact of his conduct on the work of the police.

Supreme Court hearing impeachment petitions against Ben-Gvir

New longitudinal study:

New longitudinal study: No evidence fluoridated water causes lower IQ

Massive longitudinal study examines effect of fluoridated water on individuals from infancy through old age, finds no relationship between fluoridated water and lower IQ or cognitive decline.

New longitudinal study: No evidence fluoridated water causes lower IQ

The Muslim country that commemorates the Holocaust

Azerbaijan’s Jewish community marks Holocaust Remembrance Day under the banner of a strategic alliance with Israel and a united stand against Iranian aggression.

The Muslim country that commemorates the Holocaust

Under fire:

Under fire: IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

IDF reservists operating in southern Lebanon found a launcher directed toward northern Israel alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons.

Under fire: IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

'Absolutely unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb, IRGC killed at least 42,000 protesters since February, US President Donald Trump says.

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

Djerba pilgrimage to welcome more worshippers

Organizers announce that this year’s Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia’s Djerba island will be open to everyone after two years of scaled-down events due to safety fears.

Djerba pilgrimage to welcome more worshippers

Israeli NGO files ICC complaint against Spanish PM

Shurat HaDin files a complaint with the ICC accusing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of complicity in war crimes through exports of dual-use components to Iran.

Israeli NGO files ICC complaint against Spanish PM

Democratic initiative

US Senate to vote on another Democratic bid to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.

US Senate to vote on another Democratic bid to limit Trump’s war powers

Netanya:

Netanya: 21-year-old who fell into sea passes away, his brother remains missing

Yissachar Dov Spiegel, 21, who fell into the water at the beach in Netanya, dies in the presence of his family. His brother Avraham Yeshayahu is still missing.

Netanya: 21-year-old who fell into sea passes away, his brother remains missing

New report:

New report: Record antisemitic violence in 2025 killed most Jews since 1995

A new Tel Aviv University report says that 20 Jews were murdered in antisemitic attacks in 2025, the highest number in 30 years. Incidents remained sharply elevated across the West compared to pre-Gaza war levels.

New report: Record antisemitic violence in 2025 killed most Jews since 1995

Iran-backed group

US offers $10 million bounty for Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah chief

The US Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information leading to Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of the Iran-backed terrorist group Kata’ib Hezbollah.

US offers $10 million bounty for Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah chief

Sa'ar blasts Lapid: Ignorance and folly

After Lapid refers to Italy's suspension of security cooperation with Israel as “an embarrassing failure", Sa'ar fires back: "He is quick to lecture Israel from the sidelines."

Sa'ar blasts Lapid: Ignorance and folly

IDF investigating

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon, IDF investigating

The commander of Battalion 52, Lt. Col. “A.", was seriously wounded today during operational activity in southern Lebanon. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon, IDF investigating

Gathering information for petitions to High Court; AG set Ronen Bar against Ben Gvir

Gali Baharav-Miara requested that former Shin Bet head obtain information on Minister Ben Gvir's involvement in police work, to use it in her response to High Court petitions.

Gathering information for petitions to High Court; AG set Ronen Bar against Ben Gvir

On Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Polish MP displays Israeli flag with a swastika

Far-right Polish Member of Parliament Konrad Berkowicz sparked outrage after comparing Israel to the Nazis. In Israel, officials reacted angrily: “An antisemitic horror while survivors march in Auschwitz."

On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Polish MP displays Israeli flag with a swastika

Ambassador Leiter stresses security and peace in opening remarks at Lebanon talks

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter tied Holocaust remembrance to Israel’s security stance, stressing confronting Hezbollah while pursuing lasting peace with Lebanon.

Ambassador Leiter stresses security and peace in opening remarks at Lebanon talks

Watch

Watch: 3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Three Hezbollah terrorists, including a terrorist from the terrorist organization's elite unit, "Radwan Force," surrendered to Givati ​​forces in Bint Jbeil.

Watch: 3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Chilling letter from father whose two sons drowned in sea

Rabbi Shlomo Spiegel, educator at the Mir Yeshiva, mourns the drowning of his two sons in Netanya and sends an emotional letter to students asking for forgiveness and urging moral reflection.

Chilling letter from father whose two sons drowned in sea

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Iranian hackers from the organization “Handala" have published footage on social media that they claim was recorded by a drone flying over Israel.

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Gaza:

Gaza: IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Four underground tunnel routes in Gaza dismantled over the weekend east of the Yellow Line.

Gaza: IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Watch live:

Watch live: March of the Living in Auschwitz

50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the US, UK, and Australia.

Watch live: March of the Living in Auschwitz

1st time in 43 years

1st time in 43 years: Direct talks between Israel, Lebanon begin

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon have begun talks in Washington for the first time in more than four decades.

1st time in 43 years: Direct talks between Israel, Lebanon begin

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

The IDF issued a warning that increase in fire from Lebanon is possible, likely targeting northern Israel.

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece at March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs a solo violin piece of “The Town Is Burning" at the central ceremony in Birkenau as part of the March of the Living.

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece at March of the Living

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Israel Katz declared on Holocaust Remembrance Day that the elimination of Ali Khamenei and the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program have removed the existential threat to the State of Israel.

Defense Minister: Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Bint Jbeil

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

Paratrooper Brigade forces eliminated the terrorist squad that wounded ten soldiers during a clash.

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

"הפרה חמורה של הפקודות"

Prison for Border Police officers who lit a fire on Shabbat

Four Israel Border Police officers were sentenced to prison time after being caught lighting a barbecue on Shabbat. The Border Police stated: “This is a serious violation of orders."

Prison for Border Police officers who lit a fire on Shabbat

Helmet footage:

Helmet footage: Artemis 2 astronauts rescued from sea

Astronaut Gregory Reid Wiseman publishes footage of the Artemis 2 crew's rescue in the Pacific Ocean by NASA and US military forces.

Helmet footage: Artemis 2 astronauts rescued from sea

Mossad Chief

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

A suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and was arrested; authorities say the motive was fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO