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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

New satellite footage:

New satellite footage shows Iran taking steps to protect Isfahan nuclear site

New high-resolution satellite imagery published by Institute for Science and International Security reveals Iran's efforts to protect Isfahan nuclear complex by covering tunnel entrances with soil.

New satellite footage shows Iran taking steps to protect Isfahan nuclear site

Ex-hostage comes full circle

Captivity survivor comes full circle | Alon Ohel takes the stage and moves the audience

Idan Amedi, Shlomi Shaban, and other artists participate in a special tribute show "Alon Ohel Plays Life." Artists moved to perform alongside the captivity survivor.

Captivity survivor comes full circle | Alon Ohel takes the stage and moves the audience

Former Ambassador Mike Herzog’s Telegram account hacked

Anonymous individuals take control of the Telegram account of the former Ambassador to Washington, sending "phishing" messages to contacts and officials. Herzog: "I’m addressing this with the relevant professionals."

Former Ambassador Mike Herzog’s Telegram account hacked

First foreign force in Gaza - from Indonesia

Thousands of soldiers from Indonesia are expected to be deployed in the southern Gaza Strip, between Rafah and Khan Younis, within weeks, despite the country having no diplomatic relations with Israel.

First foreign force in Gaza - from Indonesia

From cancer to alzheimer's: A breakthrough development

For the first time, a method developed for treating blood cancer is being applied to Alzheimer's disease in mice, reducing protein deposits and inflammation in the brain.

From cancer to alzheimer's: A breakthrough development

ISA Director:

ISA Director: Rafah crossing using 'Palestine' stamp despite PMO denial

ISA chief David Zini confirmed that Gazans passing through the crossing are receiving a stamp from the PA despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's insistence that the PA will have no part in managing Gaza.

ISA Director: Rafah crossing using 'Palestine' stamp despite PMO denial

Alexandroni Brigade Dep Com

Alexandroni Brigade Dep Com: 'No tunnels crossing into Israeli territory'

Lieutenant Colonel M. reveals the technological detection capabilities that have prevented underground infiltrations into communities near the Gaza border.

Alexandroni Brigade Dep Com: 'No tunnels crossing into Israeli territory'

Council member brings chainsaw to brawl

A man who was documented bringing a chainsaw to a large brawl near a construction site in Ofakim was arrested. According to the police, the man is a council member from Arara in the Negev.

Council member brings chainsaw to brawl

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

Dr. Shmuel Katz explains how Iran’s leadership will use negotiations to buy time, spread influence through proxies, and threaten global stability unless its ideology is confronted head-on.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

IDF reduces reserves recruitment scope

The IDF reveals failures in manpower management over the last two years and admits: "We recruited thousands of reservists unnecessarily."

IDF reduces reserves recruitment scope

Journalist arrested on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent

The police arrested an independent journalist on suspicion of photographing for foreign intelligence agents. His lawyer stated, "He was the one who approached the police, and they are trying to turn a complainant into a suspect."

Journalist arrested on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent

IDF apologizes to haredi draft dodger: "An exceptional case"

The IDF issued an apology to a haredi draft dodger who was arrested and prevented from wearing tefillin for several hours.

IDF apologizes to haredi draft dodger: "An exceptional case"

Lapid demands probe, claims Netanyahu forged documents

Yair Lapid that Netanyahu forged a security document from a discussion held several days before the October 7th massacre, and demanded that an investigation be opened.

Lapid demands probe, claims Netanyahu forged documents

After arrest of draft dodgers

Haredi protesters block Highway 4 after arrest of draft dodgers

Hundreds of disorderly demonstrators blocked Highway 4 in the area between the Alluf to Sdeh interchange and the Em HaMoshavot interchange. The police on the scene and clashed with the protesters

Haredi protesters block Highway 4 after arrest of draft dodgers

Rabbis and bereaved families back haredi draft law

Senior rabbis and representatives of bereaved families published a public letter today calling for unity in the nation and warning against incitement between the haredi and national-religious communities.

Rabbis and bereaved families back haredi draft law

Indictment filed against two brothers for ties with Iranian intelligence

The brothers, residents of the Jerusalem area in their 20s, for security offenses related to their connections with Iranian intelligence operatives.

Indictment filed against two brothers for ties with Iranian intelligence

Serious suspicions against senior security officials

New security affair examines potential misuse of classified information, involvement of senior security officials.

Serious suspicions against senior security officials

Parents urged: Cease using these car seats immediately

Two brands of safety seats were imported as strollers and marketed as infant car seats, Economy and Transportation ministries warn.

Parents urged: Cease using these car seats immediately

Watch: Wave of nighttime arrests in Judea and Samaria

In overnight operations, IDF and ISA forces arrest over 20 terrorists, thwarting terror attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers.

Watch: Wave of nighttime arrests in Judea and Samaria

Daycare assistant charged with severe child abuse

Court charges daycare assistant Shelly Sheinker with over 30 counts of assault for harming infants and young toddlers.

Daycare assistant charged with severe child abuse

IDF eliminates Hezbollah artillery commander

IDF announced elimination of terrorist Ahmad Ali Salami, Hezbollah’s head of artillery in the Yanouh area, stressing steps were taken to minimize civilian harm.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah artillery commander

Haredi rabbi: Ashkenazic haredim are racists

Son-in-law of late Sephardic Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef answers query on inter-ethnic marriage in haredi community.

Haredi rabbi: Ashkenazic haredim are racists

Watch: Yisrael Beytenu MK blocks aid trucks from reaching Hamas

Less than an hour after Gaza terrorists open fire at IDF soldiers in violation of ceasefire, Israeli demonstrators block humanitarian aid trucks, demand end to fuel for Hamas.

Watch: Yisrael Beytenu MK blocks aid trucks from reaching Hamas

Major fraud:

Seven detained for allegedly defrauding state war-relief funds

Authorities detain seven over alleged scam targeting state aid emergency grants for war-affected communities.

Seven detained for allegedly defrauding state war-relief funds

Unexploded bombs found at Iranian nuclear facility

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says IAEA must reach agreement with his country on protocols for visits to nuclear sites struck by US.

Unexploded bombs found at Iranian nuclear facility

Summer weather expected to continue

Light rainfall expected as warm temperatures predicted to continue.

Summer weather expected to continue

Unusual incident at Ichilov

Ichilov Hospital evacuates 'Rishonim' building due to concerns of damaged infrastructure.

Unusual incident at Ichilov

Watch:

Watch: Drugs hidden in grave

Police investigation uncovers appalling modus operandi: three suspects arrested after hiding about 600 grams of cocaine and hundreds of MDMA pills inside a grave.

Watch: Drugs hidden in grave

Blatant ceasefire violation:

Blatant ceasefire violation: Four terrorists fire at IDF soldiers in Rafah

In yet another blatant violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, four terrorists fire at IDF troops operating in the Rafah area.

Blatant ceasefire violation: Four terrorists fire at IDF soldiers in Rafah

Six daycare staff arrested

Six staffers at Beit Aryeh daycare arrested on suspicion of abuse.

Six daycare staff arrested

Unusual nighttime operation in Lebanon

IDF conducts unusual nighttime raid in Lebanon, arresting terrorist.

Unusual nighttime operation in Lebanon

Khaled Masha'al's Freudian slip

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Masha'al slips up at Al Jazeera conference in Qatar, forcing host to correct him.

Khaled Masha'al's Freudian slip

2-Month-Old Baby Has Days Left Without $180,000 Treatment

Turns out this family needs to raise $170,000 more in the next few days to get their dying baby to Switzerland - and 244 people have already joined to help

2-Month-Old Baby Has Days Left Without $180,000 Treatment

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

British prosecutors announce they will seek a retrial after six pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted over a violent 2024 raid on an Israeli defense factory in Filton, following fierce criticism.

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

Prison service begins preparations to implement death penalty law for terrorists

The Israel Prison Service has begun preparing to implement the death penalty law for terrorists: a hanging facility, volunteer teams, and executions to be carried out within 90 days of a final verdict.

Prison service begins preparations to implement death penalty law for terrorists

Herzog honors Bondi victims: We must fight terror together

President Herzog visits Bondi attack site, calling antisemitism a global emergency and urging united action against terror and hatred. Meanwhile, police prepare for protests and enforce special powers.

Herzog honors Bondi victims: We must fight terror together

Three Jews threatened with knife near Paris synagogue

Three Jewish men threatened with a knife near the Eiffel Tower. No injuries reported. Paris mayor condemns the attack as antisemitic.

Three Jews threatened with knife near Paris synagogue