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'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

US intelligence:

US intelligence: Mojtaba Khamenei more open to build nuclear bomb

US intelligence reports indicate Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to acquiring nuclear weapons than his father.

US intelligence: Mojtaba Khamenei more open to build nuclear bomb

NYT report:

NYT report: Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap in Turkey

A credible threat by Iranian proxies forced President Trump to swap aircraft in Turkey following security warnings, according to The New York Times.

NYT report: Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap in Turkey

'Rewriting history'

'Rewriting history': Israel blasts UNESCO over Samaria town heritage listing

Israel condemns UNESCO for designating biblical Sebastia as an endangered "Palestinian World Heritage Site": No one can erase the people of Israel’s ancient roots in our ancestral homeland.

'Rewriting history': Israel blasts UNESCO over Samaria town heritage listing

After attack on Saudi vessel

Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen’s Hodeidah following attack on Saudi vessel

Saudi Arabia launches strikes on Houthi-held Hodeidah after a Saudi ship sustains damage in the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen’s Hodeidah following attack on Saudi vessel

Iran strikes

Trump meets key cabinet officials to evaluate escalating military action against Iran

President Trump meets key cabinet officials to weigh a major military escalation against Iran after ceasefire breakdown.

Trump meets key cabinet officials to evaluate escalating military action against Iran

Israeli officials praise

ICC member states vote to oust chief prosecutor Khan, Israeli officials welcome move

Amid allegations of misconduct, 82 ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Danon and Sa’ar welcome the move.

ICC member states vote to oust chief prosecutor Khan, Israeli officials welcome move

First direct retaliation

Report: Bahrain and Kuwait secretly struck Iran in first direct retaliation

The Wall Street Journal reports that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly launched jet strikes on Iranian drone and missile depots last month.

Report: Bahrain and Kuwait secretly struck Iran in first direct retaliation

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

IDF, ISA, destroy weapons depots, manufacturing site, and underground terror infrastructure across Gaza, after Hamas rebuilds military capabilities, prepares attacks.

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

Murdered near Havat Gilad:

Benayahu and Yuval, who rushed to save hikers, killed in terror attack

Benayahu Melet, 32, a member of Havat Gilad's emergency response team and father of two, and Yuval Ezra, 27, Artillery Battery Commander in the 411th Battalion, fatally shot after rushing to rescue hikers during terror attack near the community.

Benayahu and Yuval, who rushed to save hikers, killed in terror attack

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria following deadly attack

Central Command chief MG Avi Bluth tells community leaders that troops are working to apprehend all terrorists involved in the attack near Tel and prevent further escalation across Judea and Samaria.

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria following deadly attack

Daring operation in the heart of Nablus

Duvdevan troops arrest two terrorists at Nablus hospital after Tel attack.

Daring operation in the heart of Nablus

Four-year-old Yuval Kogan found alive

Four-year-old Yuval Kogan, who had been missing since yesterday in the Hof Ashkelon area, was found after about 24 hours, healthy and unharmed.

Four-year-old Yuval Kogan found alive

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on the terrorist attack: 'Open the gates of hell on them'

Safed rabbi demands tough response after Benayahu Melet's murder, 'this is what the elections must focus on, not other trivialities.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu on the terrorist attack: 'Open the gates of hell on them'

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria terror attack

Following the deadly Samaria terror attack, Netanyahu and Katz ordered tougher counterterrorism measures, including demolishing the terrorist's home, reinforcing IDF forces, and expanding operations in the area.

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria terror attack

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator severely criticizes Samaria Regional Council head

Dismissed Yitzhar security coordinator accuses Samaria Regional Council head over delayed response to attack.

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator severely criticizes Samaria Regional Council head

Jordan intercepts Iranian barrage after deadly US strikes in Iran

Jordan's military intercepts seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday, after Iranian state media reported four dead, five wounded, in overnight US strikes near Ahvaz.

Jordan intercepts Iranian barrage after deadly US strikes in Iran

Detained farmer asks to attend slain friend's funeral

Tal Yinon Dardik, hunger-striking for 19 days while held under an administrative detention order, appeals to attend the funeral of close friend, terror victim Benayahu Melet.

Detained farmer asks to attend slain friend's funeral

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist snatches security officer's weapon before deadly attack

Dramatic footage shows moment terrorist seized Havat Gilad security coordinator's weapon and opened fire, killing Benayahu Melet and wounding three others.

Watch: Terrorist snatches security officer's weapon before deadly attack

Hikers: Soldiers refused to fire during deadly Samaria attack

Hikers targeted by Palestinian Arab terrorists say first soldiers to reach the scene did not open fire as they came under attack, terrorists seized weapon before troops responded.

Hikers: Soldiers refused to fire during deadly Samaria attack

New video reveals final moments before 4-year-old vanished

Security cameras recorded Yuval Kogan on the day he disappeared near Ashkelon, providing the last known images of the missing four-year-old before he vanished without a trace.

New video reveals final moments before 4-year-old vanished

Mother fears kidnapping

Mother fears kidnapping as hunt for missing 4-year-old intensifies

Authorities expand search for Yuval Kogan with drones, divers, police, and Shin Bet after boy disappears near Ashkelon beach.

Mother fears kidnapping as hunt for missing 4-year-old intensifies

Minister Chikli links Mamdani video to Manhattan stabbing

Israeli Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of contributing to the atmosphere surrounding Thursday’s stabbing attack in Manhattan.

Minister Chikli links Mamdani video to Manhattan stabbing

Near Havat Gilad:

Near Havat Gilad: Terrorist seizes weapon, killing one & wounding others

Palestinian Arab terrorist seizes local security coordinator's weapon, opens fire in Samaria, killing one Jew and wounding others.

Near Havat Gilad: Terrorist seizes weapon, killing one & wounding others

"Netanyahu is not welcome"

London Mayor follows Mamdani: "Netanyahu is not welcome"

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “not welcome" in the British capital; claims he has “broken the law."

London Mayor follows Mamdani: "Netanyahu is not welcome"

Poll: Eisenkot's Yashar! widens lead over Likud

New Maariv poll gives Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party 23 seats to Likud's 20, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition falls well short of Knesset majority.

Poll: Eisenkot's Yashar! widens lead over Likud

UK police apologizes over unchecked phones of Manchester synagogue attacker

Greater Manchester Police admit failing to analyze confiscated phones containing extremist content belonging to synagogue terrorist prior to his attack.

UK police apologizes over unchecked phones of Manchester synagogue attacker

US sanctions target Muslim Brotherhood official and Hamas-linked entities

US Treasury sanctions a UK-based Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader and six entities and individuals for channeling funds to Hamas.

US sanctions target Muslim Brotherhood official and Hamas-linked entities

125 nations set to vote on ousting suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor

Delegates from 125 countries gather at UN headquarters to vote on permanently removing ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following misconduct allegations.

125 nations set to vote on ousting suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor

13th consecutive night:

CENTCOM wraps 13th straight might of Iran strikes to protect shipping lines

CENTCOM completes its 13th night of strikes on Iranian command hubs and drone sites, as Tehran activates air defenses. Explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz.

CENTCOM wraps 13th straight might of Iran strikes to protect shipping lines

Senate blocks resolution

House passes measure to end Iran war, Senate blocks binding resolution

House approves a nonbinding measure directing President Trump to end hostilities in Iran, but a binding resolution fails to pass in the Senate.

House passes measure to end Iran war, Senate blocks binding resolution

Report:

Report: Iran rejects Iraqi PM’s proposal for US ceasefire plan

Iraq’s Prime Minister presents a US-Iran ceasefire proposal in Tehran following Trump talks, while Iran’s Foreign Minister blames America's attitude for ongoing conflict.

Report: Iran rejects Iraqi PM’s proposal for US ceasefire plan

Suspect shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

Suspect shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’ | Jewish man and Asian man stabbed on Upper West Side

Suspect arrested following double stabbing of Jewish man and Asian man on NYC's Upper West Side. Eyewitnesses say the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar". Police probing suspected hate crime.

Suspect shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’ | Jewish man and Asian man stabbed on Upper West Side