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Shots fired at Jewish bakery in Toronto in twin vandalism attacks

Gunshots struck one Toronto bakery branch while another was vandalized, prompting a hate crime investigation and condemnation from Gideon Sa'ar.

Shots fired at Jewish bakery in Toronto in twin vandalism attacks

'Bold and courageous leader'

'Bold and courageous leader': Herzog reveals details of call with Bahrain's King

President Isaac Herzog said he and Bahrain's King Hamad discussed regional challenges, advancing peace and confronting terrorism and hatred.

'Bold and courageous leader': Herzog reveals details of call with Bahrain's King

Jerusalem man indicted for firework attack on police

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a complainant's statement on Sunday with the Jerusalem Magistrates' Court against a 20-year-old Arab resident of the Silwan neighborhood for hitting a police officer with fireworks.

Jerusalem man indicted for firework attack on police

Judea and Samaria:

Judea and Samaria: IDF launches massive crackdown to stop escalation

Following last week's terror attacks, the IDF arrested more than 130 wanted suspects and tightened security measures across Judea and Samaria.

Judea and Samaria: IDF launches massive crackdown to stop escalation

Precedential ruling against AI election ads

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, has ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to delete an AI-generated campaign video for being too misleading to voters.

Precedential ruling against AI election ads

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

'You were an angel'

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest: 'You were an angel'

Major Yuval Ezra, laid to rest after being murdered in the shooting attack near Havat Gilad, remembered as an influential and beloved figure by many.

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest: 'You were an angel'

Watch:

Watch: Mezuzahs for Israel and Iran’s future embassies

Silvain Adams met in Paris with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, expressed support for democratic Iran, and presented mezuzahs to the future embassies of the two countries.

Watch: Mezuzahs for Israel and Iran’s future embassies

IDF eliminates Hamas Central Camps UAV cell commander

Hamam Eid was responsible for the production of UAVs for the Hamas terrorist organization in the central camps, intended to harm Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

IDF eliminates Hamas Central Camps UAV cell commander

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

The Security Cabinet approved a pilot placing parts of Gaza under a Palestinian Arab technocratic government, backed by a multinational force and strict security screening.

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

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Watch: Emotional reunion between rescuers and missing 4-year-old

A moving meeting took place between 4-year-old Yuval Kogen and the search teams that found him at Nitzanim Beach, safe and sound after 27 hours of searches.

Watch: Emotional reunion between rescuers and missing 4-year-old

Surprise guest from Cyprus: Rare coin discovered on Ashdod Beach

Usually helping bathers locate their lost jewelry, Ashdod Beaches Department Deputy Director discovers a very rare 2,500-year-old coin, originating from Cyprus.

Surprise guest from Cyprus: Rare coin discovered on Ashdod Beach

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Watch: Suspect gets a wake-up call from undercover officers

Hundreds of Border Police officers arrested dozens of suspects in a major Judea and Samaria operation following the deadly terrorist attacks near Havat Gilad.

Watch: Suspect gets a wake-up call from undercover officers

President of Syria:

'Security agreement with Israel could pave the way for peace, without giving up the Golan'

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa says that his country is working to reach a security agreement with Israel, involving additional countries, which could pave the way for comprehensive peace, without giving up the Golan.'

'Security agreement with Israel could pave the way for peace, without giving up the Golan'

Cabinet approves ban on import of goods made with forced labor

The Government approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to ban the import into Israel of goods produced, entirely or in part, through forced labor.

Cabinet approves ban on import of goods made with forced labor

Geert Wilders

Geert Wilders: 'Israeli settlements aid security of Europe'

After the Dutchban on imports from Judea and Samaria, Geert Wilders, the candidate for the Dutch presidency, arrived in Israel as the guest of the head of the Samaria Council.

Geert Wilders: 'Israeli settlements aid security of Europe'

7 PA Arabs arrested for assault on Israeli near Beitar Illit

Seven Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested last night on suspicion of involvement in a violent incident near the Moreno farm, in the Beitar Illit area.

7 PA Arabs arrested for assault on Israeli near Beitar Illit

Antisemitism in Manchester:

Vehicles belonging to haredi residents vandalized during Shabbat

Wave of antisemitic incidents in Manchester: Haredi residents’ cars vandalized days after three Jews shot with air gun.

Vehicles belonging to haredi residents vandalized during Shabbat

Amit Segal slams 'Democrats' over reactions to deadly terror attack

Political commentator Amit Segal accused members of the Democrats party of blaming Jewish victims following Friday’s deadly terror attack - and criticized their political allies for remaining silent.

Amit Segal slams 'Democrats' over reactions to deadly terror attack

'So no Jews remain there'

So no Jews remain there: Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

Northern District police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident suspected of incitement after allegedly posting an inflammatory comment on social media following the Havat Gilad attack.

So no Jews remain there: Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

France

France: 6 arrested for plot to attack synagogue

French security services have arrested six suspects accused of planning a terrorist attack targeting a synagogue, in the latest in a series of serious security incidents in the country.

France: 6 arrested for plot to attack synagogue

Defense establishment warns of potential Intifada in Judea and Samaria

Security officials say they are detecting a shift in Arab behavior and are warning of the possibility of a broad popular uprising following the terrorist attacks over the past week.

Defense establishment warns of potential Intifada in Judea and Samaria

Outcry over IDF dismissal:

Outcry over IDF dismissal: Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

Minister Smotrich appeals to IDF Chief following dismissal of soldier who posted video supporting his party: 'Punishment is disproportionate. Reinstate soldier to active service.'

Outcry over IDF dismissal: Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

Contrary to PM's request:

Likud tribunal rejects proposal to allow cancellation of primaries during emergencies

Ahead of Likud convention, party tribunal rejects clause canceling primaries during state of emergency. Netanyahu's reserved slots approved.

Likud tribunal rejects proposal to allow cancellation of primaries during emergencies

From Belgrade to Jerusalem

From Belgrade to Jerusalem: Herzl's grandparents to be reinterred in Israel

The remains of Theodor Herzl's grandparents, Shimon and Rivka Herzl, who helped inspire the founder of modern Zionism, will be brought from Belgrade to Israel in the coming days.

From Belgrade to Jerusalem: Herzl's grandparents to be reinterred in Israel

US military boards tanker to enforce Iranian naval blockade

US forces board a Comoros-flagged tanker and detail the disabling of another vessel, confirming its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect.

US military boards tanker to enforce Iranian naval blockade

Homes of Samaria terrorists prepared for demolition

IDF and Shin Bet map the homes of the terrorists who carried out Friday's attack in Samaria. The mapping serves as a preliminary step ahead of sealing and demolishing the structures.

Homes of Samaria terrorists prepared for demolition

Heartwarming:

Heartwarming moment: Former hostages receive an emotional update

In a clip posted online, Shir Siegel - daughter of released hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel - shares the emotional moment she broke the news to her parents that she is pregnant.

Heartwarming moment: Former hostages receive an emotional update

Report:

Report: Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over dwindling missile defense stockpiles

President Trump paused plans for an expanded military campaign against Iran amid warnings over dwindling air defense missile stockpiles, The New York Times reports.

Report: Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over dwindling missile defense stockpiles

Massive fire at Ba'al Hatanya's gravesite in Ukraine

Fire sweeps through complex surrounding the burial site of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, destroying the synagogue and causing millions of dollars in damage.

Massive fire at Ba'al Hatanya's gravesite in Ukraine

Report: Katz visits administrative detainee Yinon Dardik in jail

Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly met with administrative detainee Yinon Dardik to ensure his safety, journalist says.

Report: Katz visits administrative detainee Yinon Dardik in jail

Drone lands near Ben Gvir's home

Drone landing near National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's home is collected by IDF.

Drone lands near Ben Gvir's home

'We found the boy': Police release rescue call

Netanel Biton, who found missing four-year-old Yuval Kogan, called the police excitedly to report the news.

'We found the boy': Police release rescue call

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

For the first time in 13 nights, the United States did not attack Iran, but Israel is preparing for escalation.

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

Four outposts established near site of deadly terror attack

Four new outposts established in Samaria following Friday's deadly terror attack, including some in Area B.

Four outposts established near site of deadly terror attack

US State Dept:

US State Dept: 'Karim Khan quintessential example of ICC corruption'

Spokesman for US State Department praises ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's removal, calling him 'quintessential example of the ICC's corruption and abuse of its supposed authority.'

US State Dept: 'Karim Khan quintessential example of ICC corruption'

IDF kills October 7 Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kissufim

IDF announceד elimination of Hamas Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kissufim, two other senior terrorists involved in planning attacks.

IDF kills October 7 Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kissufim

Weapon stolen from farm owner in Susya

Jewish farmer moderately injured in clashes near Hebron; IDF soldiers pursuing terrorists who escaped towards Yata.

Weapon stolen from farm owner in Susya

IDF: Over 70 wanted suspects arrested across Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces arrest over 70 wanted terror suspects in overnight raids across Judea and Samaria, including Hamas operatives, arms traffickers, and suspects accused of planning attacks.

IDF: Over 70 wanted suspects arrested across Judea and Samaria

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

NYC Mayor declines calls from Jewish leaders to apologize for his anti-Israel rhetoric after a man wearing a kippah was stabbed on the Upper West Side.

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing