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After violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists for violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz condemns recent violence by extremists in Judea and Samaria, backs IDF and police actions, and calls for sovereignty to restore law and protect innocent civilians.

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists for violence in Samaria

Ironic

Ironic: SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

Cyril Ramaphosa claims boycotts are ineffective in response to the Trump Administration's decision not to attend the GA summit in South Africa, despite his party's endorsement of the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Ironic: SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

'You get right to the point'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog: 'You get right to the point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog: 'You get right to the point'

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denies report that the US is planning to establish a large military base in the Gaza envelope.

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

After five years:

After five years: Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

After a term marked by successes such as the Pager Operation against Hezbollah, Mossad Director David Barnea has requested to end his term in June.

After five years: Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

Defying the Haters

Defying the Haters: “Hava Nagila” performed before millions

A powerful message against antisemitism - Russian figure skater Mark Kondratiuk chose to perform before millions of viewers to the tune of the classic Jewish song “Hava Nagila.”

Defying the Haters: “Hava Nagila” performed before millions

Earthquake in police dept.

Earthquake in police dept: Senior official suspected of breach of trust

The Police Investigations Department at the State Attorney's Office detained for questioning with a warning one of the highest ranking police officials, on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office

Earthquake in police dept: Senior official suspected of breach of trust

Hamas captivity survivors give chilling testimony at the UN

Captivity survivors Keith and Aviva Siegel appeared before the Committee against Torture and Cruel Punishment and gave their testimony about the humiliation, violence and sexual abuse they and other hostages experienced in Hamas captivity.

Hamas captivity survivors give chilling testimony at the UN

Likud MK:

MK Nissim Vaturi: 'Kahane was right, today he would have been celebrated'

MK Nissim Vaturi declared from the Knesset podium that Rabbi Meir Kahane was right about many things, wrongly excluded by Likud, and would be honored today.

MK Nissim Vaturi: 'Kahane was right, today he would have been celebrated'

Normalization on the horizon?

Normalization on the horizon? Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

At an exhibition in London, Israel's Israeli Ministry of Tourism Director General was seen shaking hands with the Pakistani Prime Minister's tourism advisor.

Normalization on the horizon? Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

Diaspora Minister Chikli

Diaspora Minister Chikli: Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli warns to NYPost that the recent spread of right-wing antisemitism thanks to podcasters like Tucker Carlson has become more worrying than left-wing antisemitism.

Diaspora Minister Chikli: Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities across eight countries for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production networks.

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

Southern Israel:

Southern Israel: Soldier suspected of discharging weapon, wounding friend

Police are investigating a shooting incident, where a soldier is suspected of playing with his gun and causing it to discharge.

Southern Israel: Soldier suspected of discharging weapon, wounding friend

Arab NGO loses UK court bid to halt F-35 parts flow to Israel

UK Court of Appeal backs government decision to continue F-35 parts exports to Israel, rejecting Al-Haq’s challenge despite concerns over Gaza conflict implications.

Arab NGO loses UK court bid to halt F-35 parts flow to Israel

'She sings, he guards'

'She sings, he guards' - Rabbi Lau’s unique blessing at Noa Kirel’s wedding

Former Chief Rabbi David Lau presided at the ceremony of pop star Noa Kirel and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, likening their professions to the Levites’ temple duties: singing and guarding the gate.

'She sings, he guards' - Rabbi Lau’s unique blessing at Noa Kirel’s wedding

Twice in one day

Two earthquakes in Cyprus felt in northern Israel

Two earthquakes measuring 5.2 and 5.3 hit Cyprus, are felt in northern Israel.

Two earthquakes in Cyprus felt in northern Israel

'How many wives do you have?'

'How many wives do you have?' Watch: Trump's fragrant gift for Syria's President

In a quirky diplomatic gesture, Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” perfume to Syria’s al-Sharaa-spraying both him and his foreign minister in the Oval Office.

'How many wives do you have?' Watch: Trump's fragrant gift for Syria's President

Stabbing in Lod

Stabbing in Lod: Suspect arrested near Dimona, terror ruled out

Man, 32, moderately to severely injured in Lod stabbing, police arrested a suspect near Dimona.

Stabbing in Lod: Suspect arrested near Dimona, terror ruled out

Shin Bet Chief David Zini responds to petition challenging his appointment

In an official response submitted to the High Court, Shin Bet Chief David Zini claimed that the attack against him stems from political motives. According to him, his appointment passed all the required approvals and he is professionally and morally worthy of the position.

Shin Bet Chief David Zini responds to petition challenging his appointment

Infiltrations and urban combat

A glimpse into the IDF's massive exercise in Judea and Samaria

The IDF wrapped a landmark exercise uniting two divisions and multiple agencies, simulating over 40 terror-related scenarios and refining rapid-response strategies in light of October 7.

A glimpse into the IDF's massive exercise in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister: Grants for reservists to continue in 2026

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says grants provided to reservists' families will not be harmed, continue in 2026, even though emergency call-ups have ended.

Finance Minister: Grants for reservists to continue in 2026

Watch:

Watch: Religious Zionist MK offers encouragement to haredi soldiers

Dozens protest outside Jerusalem Draft Office, MK Tzvi Succot distributes chocolates to haredi recruits, offering encouragement.

Watch: Religious Zionist MK offers encouragement to haredi soldiers

Unprecedented lawsuit against the State

A., 30 years old, sues Health Ministry for seven million NIS, claiming the State hid the fact that she was born via egg donation.

Unprecedented lawsuit against the State

Over two years later:

Over 2 years later: Terrorists' weapons, used during Oct. 7 massacre, are found in Be'eri

Over two years after the October 7 massacre, weapons and communications devices used by Hamas terrorists to massacre the community are found in Kibbutz Be'eri's preschool.

Over 2 years later: Terrorists' weapons, used during Oct. 7 massacre, are found in Be'eri

Strauss raises ice cream prices

Strauss Ice Cream announced a price increase of 4.8% on average, with some products rising by up to 9%. The change will take effect from December 1.

Strauss raises ice cream prices

Trump Writes To Herzog:

Trump Writes To Herzog: 'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.

Trump Writes To Herzog: 'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

US rabbis join call for action against claims of Israel committing 'genocide'

Top US rabbis back Lemkin family in fight against use of “Lemkin” name to accuse Israel of genocide.

US rabbis join call for action against claims of Israel committing 'genocide'

Rabbi Lando:

Rabbi Lando: 'People harassing Yeshiva students have never known Torah'

Haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando criticized draft initiatives and called for the continued strengthening of Torah study.

Rabbi Lando: 'People harassing Yeshiva students have never known Torah'

As Hamas violates ceasefire:

As Hamas violates ceasefire, Israel opens Zikim Crossing to Gaza aid

Zikim Crossing opens to allow truckloads of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as Hamas continues to violate ceasefire and refuses to return bodies of deceased hostages.

As Hamas violates ceasefire, Israel opens Zikim Crossing to Gaza aid

Israel offers:

Israel offers: Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnels can surrender and be exiled

Israeli source outlines US-brokered plan to resolve Rafah crisis, says terrorists may surrender weapons and agree to exile.

Israel offers: Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnels can surrender and  be exiled

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

UK police confirm they are still investigating Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant of “death to the IDF” this past June.

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

Iran:

Iran: We want peaceful nuclear deal, but won’t compromise security

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says “Tehran is not seeking nuclear bombs”, stresses his country seeks a peaceful nuclear deal but won’t compromise security.

Iran: We want peaceful nuclear deal, but won’t compromise security

After ICE detention

British commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after ICE detention

UK commentator Sami Hamdi will leave the US after ICE detained him over pro-Hamas remarks. CAIR says he was targeted for criticizing Israel.

British commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after ICE detention

Chief Rabbi to Milei:

Chief Rabbi to Argentine President: We pray for your success

Rabbi David Yosef meets Argentine President Javier Milei during official visit to local Jewish communities.

Chief Rabbi to Argentine President: We pray for your success

Report:

Report: Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Washington Free Beacon reveals Iran is arming Judea and Samaria terror cells with drones, rockets, and explosives to replicate Oct. 7.

Report: Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Sharaa confirms:

Sharaa confirms Syria is in direct talks with Israel

In an interview with the Washington Post, Syrian President accuses Israel of expansionism and demands a withdrawal to pre-December 8 borders, says Trump backs Syria’s position in ongoing negotiations.

Sharaa confirms Syria is in direct talks with Israel

Hezbollah Secretary-General threatens Israel, refuses to disarm

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem reiterates refusal to disarm despite pressure from the US and Israel on the Lebanese government.

Hezbollah Secretary-General threatens Israel, refuses to disarm

After diplomatic pressure

French government reverses ban on Israeli defense firms after diplomatic pressure

After Paris announced the disqualification of eight Israeli defense firms from a military exhibition, diplomatic intervention reverses the decision.

French government reverses ban on Israeli defense firms after diplomatic pressure

Global Jewish unity urged amid alarming rise in antisemitism

At the EJA conference in Poland, Jewish leaders warn, 'History is repeating itself,' 'the war declared open season on Jews,' now is the time for worldwide Jewish unity.

Global Jewish unity urged amid alarming rise in antisemitism

Smotrich, Netanyahu agree

Smotrich, Netanyahu agree: Crisis with Religious Zionism Party resolved

After a meeting held this evening, it was agreed to advance the approval of a tax benefits bill for IDF reservists - in exchange for the Religious Zionism Party returning to vote with the coalition.

Smotrich, Netanyahu agree: Crisis with Religious Zionism Party resolved