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Yair Golan to drop demands from Meretz

'Democrats' leader MK Yair Golan expected to drop demands for changes to Labor-Meretz agreement, honor existing agreement.

Yair Golan to drop demands from Meretz

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Watch: Traffic enforcement operation in Judea and Samaria

Israel Police officers detained and transferred ten suspects for questioning on various offenses, including a Palestinian wanted for interrogation on suspicion of incitement.

Watch: Traffic enforcement operation in Judea and Samaria

Netherlands:

15 arrested in Netherlands for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok

Dutch prosecutors arrest 15 people for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok, encouraging terrorism.

15 arrested in Netherlands for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok

VP Vance deletes post on recognition of Armenian genocide

VP Vance's X account posts, then deletes, a recognition of the Armenian genocide. VP’s spokesperson attributes post to staff who were not part of the official delegation.

VP Vance deletes post on recognition of Armenian genocide

New sanctions:

US hits Hezbollah's gold exchange and financial network with sanctions

US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah's gold exchange Jood SARL and its financial network, targeting key Hezbollah operations funding terrorism and destabilizing Lebanon.

US hits Hezbollah's gold exchange and financial network with sanctions

British Columbia, Canada:

10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting in British Columbia, Canada

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves ten dead, including the suspect. Two wounded airlifted to hospital.

10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting in British Columbia, Canada

Report:

Report: Trump officials debate seizing tankers to cut Iran’s main revenue source

US officials say seizure of more tankers carrying Iranian oil is under consideration to pressure Tehran, but fears of retaliation and market disruption have so far kept Washington cautious.

Report: Trump officials debate seizing tankers to cut Iran’s main revenue source

'Not what I approved'

'Not what I approved:' When Mandelblit opposed expanding the Netanyahu investigation

Internal protocols reveal former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's objections to the Netanyahu investigation, noting that the police exceeded the guidelines.

'Not what I approved:' When Mandelblit opposed expanding the Netanyahu investigation

Israel offers Trump the opportunity to light a torch on Independence Day

Israel has officially reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and to receive the Israel Prize.

Israel offers Trump the opportunity to light a torch on Independence Day

After Maduro:

After Maduro: First delivery of crude oil from Venezuela to Israel

The move, as part of the plan to open up the oil export market, ends the embargo that Venezuela has imposed on Israel for years.

After Maduro: First delivery of crude oil from Venezuela to Israel

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump: Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action against Iran

The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

Donald Trump: Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action against Iran

Meta expands partnership with WJC to provide reliable Holocaust information

Meta launched new search redirection features on Instagram and Threads, significantly increasing access to credible historical resources at a time when Holocaust distortion and misinformation continue to spread online.

Meta expands partnership with WJC to provide reliable Holocaust information

Unbearable pain:

Unbearable pain | 12-year-old boy killed in Hod HaSharon bicycle accident

Noam Me'oded, a student at Rishonim School in Hod Hasharon, was critically injured in a road accident and succumbed to his injuries. Today he was laid to rest.

Unbearable pain | 12-year-old boy killed in Hod HaSharon bicycle accident

Petition against whitewashing building violations in Umm al-Fahm

Regavim files petition with Haifa District Court demanding a freeze on the advancement of a plan that would legalize over 3,000 housing units built in violation of the law.

Petition against whitewashing building violations in Umm al-Fahm

For the first time

For the first time: Terrorists who committed attacks will be expelled to Gaza

Three years after the Knesset overwhelmingly approved the law to revoke citizenship and expel terrorists, it has been used for the first time against two terrorists.

For the first time: Terrorists who committed attacks will be expelled to Gaza

Unusual incident

Unusual incident: Journalist kicked off PM's plane ahead of US visit

Nick Kolyohin, an Israeli-Russian independent journalist, was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight, ordered by the Shin Bet, despite prior approval for his participation.

Unusual incident: Journalist kicked off PM's plane ahead of US visit

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Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah

Israeli forces who neutralized four terrorists in eastern Rafah describe how they engaged the attackers in close-quarters combat and coordinated with armored units-without sustaining any casualties.

Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah

Guy Hochman taken to hospital after car accident

Comedian Guy Hochman updated that he was in a car accident while his son, Oz, was with him in the car. He is suffering from back pain and is on his way to the emergency room.

Guy Hochman taken to hospital after car accident

Australia:

Jewish Council of Australia admits posting false names in anti-Herzog ads

An anti-Herzog newspaper ad listing false names draws backlash, with the Jewish Council of Australia acknowledging errors and signatories denying approval.

Jewish Council of Australia admits posting false names in anti-Herzog ads

State Comptroller

State Comptroller: Serious failures in rehabilitation of Gaza Envelope communities

A special report released by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman raises concerns about failures in the rehabilitation of the Gaza Envelope area following the October 7th attack.

State Comptroller: Serious failures in rehabilitation of Gaza Envelope communities

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls those who say Hallel on Independence Day 'idiots'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef harshly criticized those who say Hallel on Independence Day, calling them "idiots." He also attacked the police, the government, and religious Zionism.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls those who say Hallel on Independence Day 'idiots'

IDF retaliates for Hamas ceasefire violation

After terrorists fired at IDF troops from a tunnel in Rafah, IDF and ISA target Hamas operatives in Gaza.

IDF retaliates for Hamas ceasefire violation

Soldiers warn: This is how Hamas challenges the border

Hamas sending women and children to test IDF reaction to ceasefire violations, as IDF prepares for largescale Nukhba infiltration, Doron Kadosh reports.

Soldiers warn: This is how Hamas challenges the border

Will protests restart after draft-evader arrest?

Ariel Koren, student at the Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva in Tel Aviv, arrested for draft-evasion.

Will protests restart after draft-evader arrest?

Unusual incident in Idit Silman's office

Employee at Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman's office claims he was attacked, suffered injuries.

Unusual incident in Idit Silman's office

Eliya Cohen's powerful response to Hamas

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen responds to terror group's claim that bill sentencing terrorists to death would violate international treaties.

Eliya Cohen's powerful response to Hamas

Watch: Dairy farmers 'mourn' Israeli agriculture

Group of dairy farmers mounts protest near Finance Ministry and Knesset, reciting Kaddish prayer for Israeli agriculture.

Watch: Dairy farmers 'mourn' Israeli agriculture

Unprecedented measures against air pollution in Judea and Samaria

The Civil Administration worked to eradicate illegal burning sites in Na'alin, deploying a thermal drone, removing tons of waste and seizing more than 30 trucks.

Unprecedented measures against air pollution in Judea and Samaria

Haredi MK to Finance Ministry: Pay salaries before Passover

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf notes date Passover begins, asks for teachers' and government employees' salaries to be paid early.

Haredi MK to Finance Ministry: Pay salaries before Passover

Amit Segal estimates: Draft Law will not pass

Analyst Amit Segal says differences between haredi parties and Attorney General indicate that Draft Law will not pass, elections will be held early.

Amit Segal estimates: Draft Law will not pass

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Watch: Bondi Beach orphans recite Kaddish beside President Herzog

President Herzog visited the Chabad synagogue in Bondi during his state visit to Australia, standing with young orphans from the Bondi Beach massacre who recited Kaddish in memory of their relatives.

Watch: Bondi Beach orphans recite Kaddish beside President Herzog

AJC report:

AJC report: 91% of American Jews feel less safe after recent antisemitic attacks

Online antisemitism reaches highest level ever recorded by AJC survey, majority of American Jews concerned that AI will spread antisemitism, lead to incidents.

AJC report: 91% of American Jews feel less safe after recent antisemitic attacks

Finance Ministry proposes: No school on Fridays

Finance Ministry proposes plan to shorten school week and summer vacation; Teachers Union expected to oppose.

Finance Ministry proposes: No school on Fridays

Watch: IDF destroys weapons storehouse in southern Syria

IDF troops successfully complete overnight operation in southern Syria, seizing weapons and dismantling a weapons storage facility used by the Jamaa Islamiya terrorist organization.

Watch: IDF destroys weapons storehouse in southern Syria

Singer Benny Friedman reveals: I have an autistic son

Benny Friedman shares inspiring message about his son with autism, emphasizing the power of early intervention and unwavering dedication and praising his wife for 'legendary' patience.

Singer Benny Friedman reveals: I have an autistic son

Unvaccinated children removed from kindergartens

The Health Ministry has ordered six children not vaccinated against measles removed from their kindergartens as part of a fight against a significant measles outbreak in various parts of Israel.

Unvaccinated children removed from kindergartens

Amid US military buildup

Iran’s Khamenei urges unity to defeat enemy amid US military buildup

As the US increases its military presence in the Gulf, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urges his people to unite.

Iran’s Khamenei urges unity to defeat enemy amid US military buildup

Leaders urge calm

27 arrested in Sydney during protests against Herzog’s visit, leaders urge calm

Violence erupts in Sydney during protests against President Herzog’s visit, with 27 arrests and clashes between police and demonstrators. Australian leaders urge peaceful protests.

27 arrested in Sydney during protests against Herzog’s visit, leaders urge calm

International outcry over Israel's new Judea and Samaria measures

Britain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the EU condemn Israel’s decision to expand control over Judea and Samaria, calling it a violation of international law.

International outcry over Israel's new Judea and Samaria measures

'Night Meeting' affair

'Night Meeting' affair: Tzachi Braverman summoned for suspension hearing

Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, summoned for a suspension hearing by the Civil Service Commission. If suspended, he will not be able to serve as Israel's Ambassador in London.

'Night Meeting' affair: Tzachi Braverman summoned for suspension hearing