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In broad daylight:

In broad daylight: US begins wave of strikes in Iran

US' CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes against Iran - this time in broad daylight.

In broad daylight: US begins wave of strikes in Iran

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization criticizes Knesset approval of legislation reversing recent kashrut reforms, calling it a setback for the public.

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law

Ben Gvir: The terrorists call me 'nutcase'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says Shin Bet chief David Zini credited drop in terror attacks to harsher prison conditions for security prisoners.

Ben Gvir: The terrorists call me 'nutcase'

US tankers cleared to continue landing at Ben-Gurion

The restriction on U.S. military refueling aircraft landing at Ben Gurion Airport has been lifted following a sharp protest from the United States.

US tankers cleared to continue landing at Ben-Gurion

Duvdevan arrests bomb makers, arms dealer in Binyamin raid

Duvdevan troops arrest two suspected bomb makers, alleged arms dealer, during an overnight operation in Binyamin; security forces launch manhunt after rock-throwing attack.

Duvdevan arrests bomb makers, arms dealer in Binyamin raid

Supreme Court overturns Israel Land Authority appointment

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday to overturn the appointment of Yehuda Eliyahu as director of the Israel Land Authority, bringing his tenure in the position to an end.

Supreme Court overturns Israel Land Authority appointment

Women of the Wall clash with worshippers at Western Wall

Women of the Wall bring Torah scroll into Western Wall plaza, Western Wall Heritage Foundation demands group stop using plaza as protest site.

Women of the Wall clash with worshippers at Western Wall

Haifa man dies of Iranian missile strike injuries

Michael Katz, 82, who was critically injured by an Iranian missile in Haifa has died of his wounds three months after the injury.

Haifa man dies of Iranian missile strike injuries

Grenade hits another Japanika branch

Grenade strikes Japanika restaurant in Rosh Pina, in escalating feud between two crime families.

Grenade hits another Japanika branch

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'Ro Khanna - come see the full picture, we'll leave a light on'

The US Ambassador to Israel tweeted in response to recent claims by Congressman Ro Khanna that he was held at gunpoint by Israelis during a visit to Judea and Samaria.

Amb. Huckabee: 'Ro Khanna - come see the full picture, we'll leave a light on'

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

IDF forces searching for terrorists following rock attack that left one woman injured, vehicles damaged.

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Terror attack thwarted: Officers discover terrorist hiding in car

Officers discover terrorist hiding in trunk of vehicle, arrest would-be infiltrators and Israeli Arab driving them.

Terror attack thwarted: Officers discover terrorist hiding in car

Shabbat of searches

The Israel Dog Unit launched two successful searches to rescue two missing persons over last Shabbat.

Shabbat of searches

Democratic leader Jeffries to vote against Israel aid restriction

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces opposition to a legislative proposal blocking US funding to Israel, cautioning against broad aid restrictions.

Democratic leader Jeffries to vote against Israel aid restriction

Dozens of targets hit

US completes seven-hour strike wave in Iran, dozens of targets hit

CENTCOM completes a seven-hour wave of strikes on Iranian military sites while resuming its naval blockade.

US completes seven-hour strike wave in Iran, dozens of targets hit

Lebanon:

Lebanese security detains alleged Israeli spy inside Hezbollah network

Lebanese authorities arrest high-level operative in Beirut accused of feeding Hezbollah intelligence to Israel that led to the deaths of senior commanders.

Lebanese security detains alleged Israeli spy inside Hezbollah network

'Big news'

Teasing 'big news,' Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

President Trump teases a "very big announcement" regarding "free and fair elections" for an upcoming Thursday primetime speech advocating for voting overhauls.

Teasing 'big news,' Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

UK watchdog maintains suspension of ICC Chief Prosecutor

British legal regulator upholds suspension for ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims.

UK watchdog maintains suspension of ICC Chief Prosecutor

CENTCOM chief:

CENTCOM chief: Iran attacked seven commercial ships over past week

CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper accuses Iran of intentionally attacking seven ships in seven days, killing or injuring nearly a dozen crew members.

CENTCOM chief: Iran attacked seven commercial ships over past week

Vows heavy retaliation

Iran warns US naval blockade has shattered deal, vows heavy retaliation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister warns that a renewed US naval blockade has dismantled their peace accord, vowing a non-proportional response that will make Washington regret its actions.

Iran warns US naval blockade has shattered deal, vows heavy retaliation

UN extends Red Sea mandate

Security Council extends Red Sea mandate, US envoy blasts Iran-backed Houthi attacks

UN Security Council extends its Red Sea reporting mandate as US Ambassador Mike Waltz warns that UN resolutions face collapse without enforcement against Houthi strikes.

Security Council extends Red Sea mandate, US envoy blasts Iran-backed Houthi attacks

Tragedy in Egypt:

Tragedy in Egypt: Israeli toddler drowns in Sharm el-Sheikh

An Israeli toddler, approximately two years old, drowns in a hotel pool in Sharm el-Sheikh. ZAKA coordinating efforts to return her body to Israel for burial.

Tragedy in Egypt: Israeli toddler drowns in Sharm el-Sheikh

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Ze'ev Jabotinsky as a founding father of Zionism whose vision continues to guide Israel, highlighting the Revisionist leader's lasting influence on the country's security doctrine, national resilience, and future.

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

US lawmakers visit Binyamin, impressed by resilience and faith

Visiting Ancient Shiloh and Binyamin, US legislators combined a journey through biblical history with an up-close look at the region's security challenges and rapid growth.

US lawmakers visit Binyamin, impressed by resilience and faith

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

Sec. Rubio explains:

Sec. Rubio explains why the US is dismantling the ICC

In a State Department essay, Rubio says the court seeks to override US courts and target soldiers, agents and elected leaders abroad.

Sec. Rubio explains why the US is dismantling the ICC

Head of Security of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

In a targeted operation by security forces in northern Gaza, Muhammad Marwan Muhammad Salem, a key figure in the security apparatus of the Central Jabaliya Battalion, was eliminated.

Head of Security of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Moving:

Moving: The surprise waiting for a lone soldier after his beret march

The Golani Brigade's beret march concluded with an emotional moment as S. was greeted at the finish line by his parents, who came from the US to witness their son's milestone.

Moving: The surprise waiting for a lone soldier after his beret march

Saudis' normalization demand:

Saudis' normalization demand: Stop Smotrich, halt construction in Judea and Samaria

Ahead of normalization talks, Saudi Arabia demands replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu and advancing diplomatic steps, including reversing measures led by Smotrich in Judea and Samaria.

Saudis' normalization demand: Stop Smotrich, halt construction in Judea and Samaria

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping while imposing a full blockade on Iranian-linked vessels.

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

Above the law

Knesset passes law to halt arrests of haredi draft dodgers

The Knesset approved a bill preventing arrests of haredi draft dodgers, with coalition support and opposition petitions filed against the move.

Knesset passes law to halt arrests of haredi draft dodgers

Two years after elimination:

Two years after elimination: New details reveal Muhammad Deif's final months

Hamas sources say Muhammad Deif secretly moved from Gaza City to Rafah and Khan Yunis before Israeli intelligence tracked and eliminated him.

Two years after elimination: New details reveal Muhammad Deif's final months

Exclusive:

First Publication | Illegal Waqf school operates in Jerusalem

During a surprise tour of the Muslim Quarter, MK Tzvi Succot uncovered an illegal Waqf school operating in Jerusalem that teaches Palestinian Authority curriculum materials. "This will be ended," he said.

First Publication | Illegal Waqf school operates in Jerusalem

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

The Government has approved the establishment of the ‘Masa Diplomacy’ program to strengthen Israeli advocacy through young Diaspora Jews.

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

Five girls, including nine-year-old girl, allegedly attempt to infiltrate Lebanon

Honenu legal advocacy organization says an adult woman and four minor girls, including a nine-year-old, were detained by police who claimed they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon.

Five girls, including nine-year-old girl, allegedly attempt to infiltrate Lebanon

MKs moved to tears in Knesset plenum

MK Naama Lazimi broke down in tears during a speech at the Knesset, urging lawmakers to advance the Ran Cohen Law, allowing public housing tenants to purchase their apartments.

MKs moved to tears in Knesset plenum

After the storm:

IDF punishes soldier seen with controversial social media influencer

After meeting with controversial social media influencer Clavicular, the IDF punished the soldier with a suspended military jail sentence, removal from her social media role, and transferred her to another unit.

IDF punishes soldier seen with controversial social media influencer

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

Dr. Rafael Medoff says publication of 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust' was canceled after he rejected demands to include accusations against Israel and the US in the book's introduction

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

50,000 plane tickets at risk of cancellation

Israel Airports Authority warns lack of parking space at airport may cause significant disruptions to civil aviation, urges US military to complete removal of refueling planes.

50,000 plane tickets at risk of cancellation

Smotrich mocks Peace Now report

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich took aim Tuesday morning at the left-wing organization Peace Now after reviewing a report it published last week criticizing the government's policies in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich mocks Peace Now report