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Watch: 74 illegal infiltrators arrested in police raid in Kafr Qassem

Border Police officers located 74 illegal residents during a raid on a residential building in Kafr Qassem, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal entry and residency in Israel.

Watch: 74 illegal infiltrators arrested in police raid in Kafr Qassem

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO calls for unity government

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev urges party leaders to form a broad government, warning that political deadlock threatens economic growth.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO calls for unity government

Expert Warns:

Expert Warns: Trump hesitates and Iran wins

President Donald Trump could emerge weakened from the upcoming US midterm elections, potentially limiting his ability to take significant action against Iran.

Expert Warns: Trump hesitates and Iran wins

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Watch: 18 infiltrators arrested in southern Israel operation

Border Police use drone to locate suspects hiding in wooded hills near the Tarkumiya Crossing, directing IDF forces to apprehend them.

Watch: 18 infiltrators arrested in southern Israel operation

Why does the world hate Jews?

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

Netanyahu ally:

Netanyahu ally: Trump and Herzog will intervene, push for unity

Dimona Mayor Benny Biton says the prime minister wants a unity government and suggests that President Herzog and Trump intervene to broker an agreement with Eisenkot.

Netanyahu ally: Trump and Herzog will intervene, push for unity

Shas against Deri:

Shas against Deri: 'This is just a publicity stunt'

Tensions run high in Shas following its election collapse: 'Instead of taking responsibility, he is trying to revive the 2014 resignation stunt so they will beg him to stay.'

Shas against Deri: 'This is just a publicity stunt'

Report

Report: Joint Arab List MK received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash

According to an i24NEWS report, a Knesset member from the Joint List received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash, raising suspicions of bribery and money laundering.

Report: Joint Arab List MK received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash

15-year-old charged with vandalizing Afula synagogue in antisemitic attack

A 15-year-old allegedly broke into an Afula synagogue after a family dispute, threw holy books onto the floor, poured liquid over them, set toilet paper rolls on fire and stole a charity box.

15-year-old charged with vandalizing Afula synagogue in antisemitic attack

Apology not accepted:

Freed hostage furious after Feiglin was omitted from article

Former hostage Rom Braslavski criticized Channel 12 after a report omitted Moshe Feiglin, whose grandson was killed in Gaza, from a list of bereaved MKs.

Freed hostage furious after Feiglin was omitted from article

Analysis:

Analysis: The eight mistakes that brought Shas down

Journalist Michael Shemesh outlines eight mistakes behind Shas's 2026 election defeat, criticizing Aryeh Deri and his associates for losing touch with voters and reality.

Analysis: The eight mistakes that brought Shas down

The heartbreak behind the theft from the home of fallen Shin Bet officer

Police have located the ATV stolen from the family home of Yossi Tahar, a Shin Bet operative who fell on October 7, and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.

The heartbreak behind the theft from the home of fallen Shin Bet officer

Induction Center:

Haredi extremists protesting against IDF recruitment

Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to block the road leading to the IDF Induction Center at Tel Hashomer in protest against the arrest of draft evaders.

Haredi extremists protesting against IDF recruitment

Deri considering retirement from politics

Following Shas's electoral setback, party chairman Aryeh Deri is weighing his political future, including retirement, resignation from the Knesset, or appointment as party president.

Deri considering retirement from politics

Swiss panel rules:

Swiss panel rules: Olympic commentary targeting Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

A Swiss complaints panel rules that a broadcaster discriminated against Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman by questioning his Olympic participation over his views.

Swiss panel rules: Olympic commentary targeting Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

Strikes remain an option

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks, military strikes remain an option

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump has set no deadline for negotiations with Iran and has made no decision on renewed strikes, but military options remain open.

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks, military strikes remain an option

Religious Zionist Party slams Noam: They cost us a Knesset seat

A senior Religious Zionist Party official criticizes Noam, arguing that its decision to run independently weakened both his party and the national camp.

Religious Zionist Party slams Noam: They cost us a Knesset seat

Iranian official:

Iranian official: No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has softened its approach but insists Tehran will not negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

Iranian official: No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but cannot be trusted, warns remaining sites could be struck within minutes, and refuses to rule out renewed military action.

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

'It's wrong'

Pelosi slams Mamdani and El-Sayed over Israel comments: It's wrong

Nancy Pelosi condemns the Israel-related positions of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed, but her spokesperson says she still supports El-Sayed's Senate bid.

Pelosi slams Mamdani and El-Sayed over Israel comments: It's wrong

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

More than 560 arrested in protests in France

A wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the state of the education system, and the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

More than 560 arrested in protests in France

Will UTJ back Eisenkot? Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis

Amid reports of talks with anti-Netanyahu bloc, Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis to discuss party's next moves.

Will UTJ back Eisenkot? Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis

Pilots who saved Flydubai passengers honored

New details have emerged about the crew members who helped prevent a potentially catastrophic incident during the Flydubai incident.

Pilots who saved Flydubai passengers honored

Tibi to Eisenkot: We won't join government

MK Ahmad Tibi rules out joining Gadi Eisenkot-led new government but offers support for replacing Knesset Speaker.

Tibi to Eisenkot: We won't join government

Eisenkot's four rules for his allies

Yashar Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot announced Saturday evening that he intends to act immediately to translate the parliamentary majority into a new government.

Eisenkot's four rules for his allies

Hezbollah admits explosives ownership as Lebanon charges 13

Lebanese authorities charge 13 suspects after seizing 780 kilograms of explosives; Hezbollah acknowledges ownership, demands return.

Hezbollah admits explosives ownership as Lebanon charges 13

Steve Witkoff's son proposes in Jerusalem

Alex Witkoff proposes to girlfriend Batya in Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City, drawing congratulations from former hostages.

Steve Witkoff's son proposes in Jerusalem

On The Radio:

IDF releases recordings of terrorist house demolition

Yehuda Brigade Commander Col. Dotan Malul addressed the operation in radio communications released by the IDF, emphasizing that Israeli forces would continue their counterterrorism activities throughout the area.

IDF releases recordings of terrorist house demolition

Rare footage reveals: Mohammed Deif in Gaza's tunnels

Al Jazeera reveals rare footage of Hamas leaders, documents showing Mohammed Deif signed final October 7 attack order on October 5, 2023.

Rare footage reveals: Mohammed Deif in Gaza's tunnels

Anti-Netanyahu bloc considers direct election for prime minister

Opposition bloc reportedly considering reviving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 2021 proposal for direct prime ministerial elections, in effort to break the political deadlock.

Anti-Netanyahu bloc considers direct election for prime minister

How reliable are the polls really?

A special report is raising questions about the reliability of Israeli opinion polls and the influence of television channels on public discourse.

How reliable are the polls really?

National Insurance Institute sues Jerusalem municipality

Nearly six years after a Jerusalem resident was injured on his way to work, the National Insurance Institute is seeking NIS 645,000 in compensation.

National Insurance Institute sues Jerusalem municipality

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the United States

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has threatened immediate retaliation against any future attacks on Iran, declaring that American and Israeli assets will be within range of Iranian forces.

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the United States

Gas prices to drop Sunday, then rise again just days later

Gasoline prices in Israel expected to drop by 42 agorot per liter on Sunday, before rising again as fuel tax relief is reduced.

Gas prices to drop Sunday, then rise again just days later

While visiting Israel

Canadian tourist visiting Israel receives 'Welcome to Palestine' text

Canadian tourist visiting Yad Vashem in Jerusalem shocked to receive a "Welcome to Palestine" roaming message from Bell Canada. The company blames automation.

Canadian tourist visiting Israel receives 'Welcome to Palestine' text

One week after attack:

One week after attack: IDF demolishes Hebron homes of terrorists who murdered two soldiers

IDF forces demolish the Hebron homes of two terrorists who murdered soldiers at Judea Junction just one week after the attack, an unprecedented timeframe.

One week after attack: IDF demolishes Hebron homes of terrorists who murdered two soldiers

Widow of Israeli murdered in 2023 Egypt terror attack passes away

Mor Shamli, whose husband Alon was murdered in a 2023 terrorist attack in Alexandria, Egypt, passes away after years of trauma and efforts to preserve his memory.

Widow of Israeli murdered in 2023 Egypt terror attack passes away

'No coalition with Arab parties'

Liberman shakes up opposition bloc: No coalition with Arab parties

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman makes clear that his party will not join a coalition that includes Arab parties.

Liberman shakes up opposition bloc: No coalition with Arab parties

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding hostages

The IDF says it eliminated Hamas commander Ihab Abu Taqiya, who was involved in holding numerous Israeli hostages, along with another Hamas commander in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding hostages