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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
Poll: Eisenkot's Yashar! widens lead over Likud
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Watch: How IDF soldiers celebrate a new daughter
IDF soldiers operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon paused an operational mission to celebrate the birth of a fellow soldier's daughter before carrying out the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.
Terrifying night
Terrifying night: He woke up to discover a snake had bitten him
Adam Kot from Beit She'an woke up in the night from a sharp pain and discovered bite marks on his hand. A snake catcher found the snake hiding inside the bed where he was sleeping.
ISA joins search for 4-year-old missing in Ashkelon
The ISA, a police helicopter and boats, divers, and hundreds of volunteers and officers continue searching for Yuval Kogan, last seen this morning in the Hofit Beach area.
Record number of Jews ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av
A new record was set today for the number of Jews ascending the Temple Mount, with 3,698 visitors marking Tisha B'Av at the site.
Japanese Ben-Gurion airport terrorist dies in Beirut
Kozo Okamoto was the sole surviving attacker from the terrorist cell that carried out the massacre on May 30, 1972, at Lod Airport, now known as Ben Gurion International Airport.
Trump
Trump: 'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'
US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.
Netanyahu denies reports of rift with haredi daughter
Netanyahu addressed years of speculation and reports suggesting that he and his daughter had become estranged, firmly denying the claims and stating that they remain in contact.
MK Saada
MK Saada: 'We're approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps this weekend'
Likud MK Moshe Saada says in interview that it is 'known' that preparations for an attack on Iran are underway.
Samaria fire determined to be arson attack
A Fire and Rescue investigator has determined that the fire near the town of Elon Moreh was set deliberately.
Netanyahu responds to Trump
Netanyahu responds to Trump: Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap
The Prime Minister welcomed the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, after Trump made the civil nuclear agreement with Riyadh conditional on such a move.
NYPD investigates antisemitic and anti-Muslim attack in Brooklyn
New York police are investigating two separate suspected hate crimes targeting Jewish and Muslim victims, including an alleged assault in Brooklyn and a threatening confrontation aboard an MTA bus in Queens.
2 attacks in 1 day
2 attacks in 1 day: Israeli stabbed in terrorist attack in Samaria
An Israeli was moderately wounded in his leg in a stabbing attack carried out by the assailant near Ganim in northern Samaria.
Trump
Trump: US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks
US President responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi ships, warns Iran will be held responsible for any further attacks.
Trump conditions Saudi nuclear deal on normalization with Israel
US President says that the agreement with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords.
Trump: Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump says US is prepared to approve civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia - but only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords.
Cities open bomb shelters ahead of possible Iran attack
Several municipalities open public bomb shelters as Israeli defense officials warn escalating US-Iran tensions could trigger Iranian strike on Israel.
October 7 terrorist eliminated in Gaza strike
Hamas naval terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre eliminated in northern Gaza airstrike, along with two additional terrorists.
Taiwan envoy to Arutz Sheva: Partnership without conditions
Ya Ping Abby Lee visited Tiberias and Shlomi, reaffirming Taiwan's solidarity with Israel and pledging deeper cooperation in education, AI and trade.
Tisha B'Av Special
Tisha B'Av Special: Waters of Jerusalem Temple Discovered
The water for the Temple and for Jerusalem came from the hidden Biblical Landmark of "Solomon's Pools". Watch a special video hosted by Yishai and Leah Fleisher.
Man severely wounded in stabbing attack in Samaria
Itamar Cohen, 51, one of the founders of the agricultural farm movement in Judea and Samaria, was evacuated to hospital after being stabbed near Elon Moreh. Terrorists neutralized.
Report: Zini accuses media of 'character assassination'
Shin Bet chief David Zini told senior officials that reports surrounding his appointment were false, part of a campaign to discredit him, Haaretz report says.
Fire breaks out near Elon Moreh in Samaria
Firefighters, aided by two firefighting planes, work to extinguish wildfire at Derech Avraham Farm near Elon Moreh.
Watch: Tisha B'Av at the largest synagogue in Iran
As US-Iran war rages on, Jews in the central synagogue in Iran hold traditional Tisha B'Av mourning prayers, read Lamentations.
Havat Gilad fire suspects released
Two PA policemen arrested over the Havat Gilad fire were released as investigators continued searching for the person who discarded the cigarette that is thought to have started the blaze.
Rubio: Iran 'begging' for a deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran 'begging' to negotiate but keeps changing its position.
