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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

Two years later

Two years later: New footage of Shayetet 13's rescue of Fernando Marman and Luis Herr

Two years ago, Fernando Marman and Luis Herr were rescued from Hamas captivity in a special operation by Shayetet 13. Now, a new video from the soldiers' body cameras has been released.

Two years later: New footage of Shayetet 13's rescue of Fernando Marman and Luis Herr

Poll

Poll: Shifts on the Left: Bennett weakens, Eizenkot strengthens

Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.

Poll: Shifts on the Left: Bennett weakens, Eizenkot strengthens

Message to Iran:

Message to Iran: USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.

Message to Iran: USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

Iran:

Iranian TV director fired after reporter’s ‘Death to Khamenei’ remark

Iranian authorities dismiss a provincial TV director after a reporter appeared to call for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei during a live broadcast.

Iranian TV director fired after reporter’s ‘Death to Khamenei’ remark

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Poll:

Poll: Smotrich gains strength, coalition soars to 66 seats

Channel 14 poll shows a slight increase for the right-wing bloc to 66 seats, with Netanyahu leading in the prime ministerial race with 57% compared to 19% for Bennett.

Poll: Smotrich gains strength, coalition soars to 66 seats

German court rejects lawsuit over weapons exports to Israel

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.

German court rejects lawsuit over weapons exports to Israel

Report:

Report: Kushner at center of whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard

Whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, accuses her of limiting access to report on Jared Kushner. The conversation raises concerns about US policy on Iran and Middle East peace talks.

Report: Kushner at center of whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard

Violence in the Arab community

Violence in the Arab community: 45 murders in 43 days

A woman in her 50s killed in shooting in Tamra, a young woman injured in Tayibe, and six people murdered in 24 hours across the country.

Violence in the Arab community: 45 murders in 43 days

Ireland to play Israel in soccer despite seeking its expulsion

Ireland’s soccer association confirms it will play Israel in the 2026 UEFA Nations League, despite a previous call for Israel’s expulsion over alleged violations of UEFA’s statutes.

Ireland to play Israel in soccer despite seeking its expulsion

Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon, comments on Iran and October 7 attack

Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.

Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon, comments on Iran and October 7 attack

Drone smuggling:

IDF requests improved cellular coverage on Route 10, along the Egyptian border

The IDF has asked mobile operators to improve coverage on Route 10 along the Egyptian border to prevent smuggling and support command-and-control systems.

IDF requests improved cellular coverage on Route 10, along the Egyptian border

Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation

European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.

Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation

'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox

In an antisemitic incident in Hamburg, Germany, unknown individuals carved the word 'Jew' onto the mailbox of a Jewish family living in the Harburg district.

'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump: 'We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic'

US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'

Donald Trump: 'We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic'

Before returning to Israel

Netanyahu before returning to Israel: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.

Netanyahu before returning to Israel: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Second woman identified in Ashdod factory accident; faulty protective suits suspected

Irina Radchuk, a chemical engineer who immigrated from Ukraine, is the second worker who died yesterday in the disaster at the Ashdod refinery.

Second woman identified in Ashdod factory accident; faulty protective suits suspected

Police Investigations Dept.:

Police Investigations Department: Prison Commissioner must be prosecuted

Government legal advisor and state attorney are considering filing charges against Prison Service commissioner on suspicion of misconduct in office, subject to a hearing.

Police Investigations Department: Prison Commissioner must be prosecuted

'Putting down roots'

'Putting down roots': Israeli activists plant trees in southern Lebanon

Dozens of activists, including bereaved families and IDF reservists, cross the border to plant trees, calling for renewed Jewish settlement in the area.

'Putting down roots': Israeli activists plant trees in southern Lebanon

Making historical amends:

Historic milestone in the south: Hadassah inaugurates advanced medical center in Netivot

'Establishment of the medical center in Netivot is a landmark national event and recognition of the full rights of the residents of the south,' says Hadassah CEO, Prof. Yoram Weiss, at a festive ceremony inaugurating Hadassah-Helmsley Netivot.

Historic milestone in the south: Hadassah inaugurates advanced medical center in Netivot

UN moves to clear massive Gaza City wartime dump

UNDP launches six-month operation to relocate towering waste pile that buried Gaza City’s historic Fras Market amid health concerns.

UN moves to clear massive Gaza City wartime dump

The IDF's unusual message to Iranians

Military urges 'patriotic Iranians' to contact official channels for cooperation, hours after leaders discuss Iran and ongoing nuclear negotiations.

The IDF's unusual message to Iranians

Assuta hospital:

4-week-old baby dies at Assuta Hospital of respiratory failure

A four-week-old baby died of respiratory failure at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod after consuming recalled Nutrilon products.

4-week-old baby dies at Assuta Hospital of respiratory failure

For the first time

For the first time: Private bus line between Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport on Saturday

Route 711 between Tel Aviv and Shoham will add a stop at the airport, and rides on the line will be free. Organizers emphasize: 'Not a political statement.'

For the first time: Private bus line between Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport on Saturday

2025:

During 2025, 746 requests submitted by employers to dismiss reserve soldiers

The Defense Ministry committee in charge of safeguarding the rights of reserve soldiers handled 1,489 inquiries over the past year, with a significant rise in claims.

During 2025, 746 requests submitted by employers to dismiss reserve soldiers

Watch:

Watch: IDF practices responses to extreme scenarios in Golan Heights

As part of a series of drills aimed at strengthening community defense readiness, an additional exercise has been completed in Golan Heights communities.

Watch: IDF practices responses to extreme scenarios in Golan Heights

18 years in prison for killer of elderly Jewish man

A court in France sentenced Rashid Hanish, 55, to 18 years in prison after convicting him of murdering his Jewish neighbor, Rene Hajaj, 89, in Lyon in 2022.

18 years in prison for killer of elderly Jewish man

Director fired: Slip of the tongue on Iranian TV

A television reporter in Iran shouted "Death to Khamenei" live on air - within seconds, the sound on the broadcast was muted due to the embarrassment.

Director fired: Slip of the tongue on Iranian TV

Smotrich warns the left about Bennett

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich estimated that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will transfer votes from left-wing voters to the right in the upcoming elections. And what did he say when asked if he would shake Bennett's hand?

Smotrich warns the left about Bennett

Seized goat herd from Israeli farm released

The goats seized by the Civil Administration were released following a demand by the organization Honenu appealing against the terms of the seizure.

Seized goat herd from Israeli farm released

Fearing assassinations

Fearing assassinations: Terrorist groups in Gaza change operational tactics

The new instructions for terrorists include prolonged hiding, reducing the use of technology, and tightening personal security protocols, following attacks on commanders in the field.

Fearing assassinations: Terrorist groups in Gaza change operational tactics

Israelis bet on a strike in Iran using IDF information

A reservist and a civilian are accused of using internal information gathered in the military to bet on the timing of military operations on the betting site 'Polymarket'.

Israelis bet on a strike in Iran using IDF information

Shocking footage

Shocking footage: Suspect sets fire to police officers who came to save him

An indictment has been filed against a suspect who set fire to police officers who came to rescue him after he threatened to harm himself.

Shocking footage: Suspect sets fire to police officers who came to save him

Two of the Jews arrested in protests in Iran released

Two Jews from Tehran and Shiraz, who were arrested during protests against the regime, were released following efforts by the Jewish community. One remains in custody, and efforts for his release continue.

Two of the Jews arrested in protests in Iran released

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Jewish hope is a promise, not a dream'

Speaking in Melbourne, President Herzog delivered an address against antisemitism and terror, calling on Jews worldwide to stand proud and reaffirming Israel’s role in defending the free world.

President Herzog: 'Jewish hope is a promise, not a dream'

Ministers to vote on Lapid's bill to declare Qatar an enemy state

The bill by opposition leader Yair Lapid to recognize Qatar as an enemy state will be brought to a vote in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday.

Ministers to vote on Lapid's bill to declare Qatar an enemy state

Suspicion: Psychological warfare at IDF Base

The IDF suspects that unidentified individuals took control of a WhatsApp group of Air Force soldiers at the Palmachim base. As a result, procedures for securing information have been tightened.

Suspicion: Psychological warfare at IDF Base