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Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Israeli citizens and reserve soldiers among those charged in massive smuggling case which helped the Hamas terror group regain power during the US-brokered ceasefire.

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Despite pressure from senior police officials, the Minister of National Security announced he will prevent the use of vehicles that deploy 'skunk' spray and tear gas.

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir

An expanded panel of nine judges will hear petitions against the continuation of Ben-Gvir's tenure.

Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir

Arab who wounded shepherd released despite footage of attack

A resident of a farm in Binyamin was struck in the head with a stone by an Arab rioter about a week ago. The attacker was released despite clear footage documenting the incident.

Arab who wounded shepherd released despite footage of attack

14th fatality:

14th fatality: Infant dies of measles

One-year-old infant brought to hospital with measles complications is declared dead.

14th fatality: Infant dies of measles

IDF thwarts Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon

IDF Unit 869 eliminates 60 Hezbollah terrorists, dismantles dozens of terror sites in southern Lebanon; new female combat company to join in March.

IDF thwarts Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon

New study reveals: ASD diagnoses vary by sector

New study shows many children with risk factors are not brought for diagnoses, especially in poorer neighborhoods.

New study reveals: ASD diagnoses vary by sector

Report:

Report: Houthis preparing to attack Red Sea shipping again

According to the reports, the Houthis are rearming to attack American ships if the USA attacks Iran.

Report: Houthis preparing to attack Red Sea shipping again

Northern Gaza:

Northern Gaza: IDF reservist severely injured by terrorists

Terrorists open fire at IDF forces near 'yellow line,' severely injuring one reservist. IDF: 'Gross violation of ceasefire.'

Northern Gaza: IDF reservist severely injured by terrorists

Prosecutors seek five‑year political ban for Marine Le Pen

French prosecutors seek a five‑year political ban and house arrest for Marine Le Pen over alleged misuse of EU funds, a ruling that could bar her from the 2027 presidential race.

Prosecutors seek five‑year political ban for Marine Le Pen

Denmark:

Danish court jails Swedes for grenade attack targeting Israeli embassy

Two Swedes convicted of terrorism for throwing grenades near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, receiving 12‑ and 14‑year sentences, with both planning to appeal.

Danish court jails Swedes for grenade attack targeting Israeli embassy

Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam questioned on suspicion of corruption

Cleared for publication: Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam is the mayor who was arrested on suspicion of corruption and is suspected of using donations intended for soldiers for his personal benefit.

Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam questioned on suspicion of corruption

Sa’ar meets Machado:

Sa’ar meets Machado: Venezuelans deserve free elections after years of repression

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, praising her struggle for democracy.

Sa’ar meets Machado: Venezuelans deserve free elections after years of repression

Melbourne:

Posters glorifying Bondi Beach terrorist spark outrage across Melbourne

Melbourne removes dozens of copycat “Aussie" posters featuring one of the two Bondi Beach Hanukkah terrorists, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders and officials.

Posters glorifying Bondi Beach terrorist spark outrage across Melbourne

Prognosis positive

Sen. McConnell hospitalized with flu‑like symptoms, prognosis positive

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with flu‑like symptoms but is expected to recover, his spokesman says.

Sen. McConnell hospitalized with flu‑like symptoms, prognosis positive

After the threat to cancel tariffs: Dairy farmers back down and halt the milk strike

Hours after the Ministry of Finance announced that Minister Smotrich intends to cancel tariffs in the dairy sector due to the shortage of milk, the dairy farmers suspend their strike.

After the threat to cancel tariffs: Dairy farmers back down and halt the milk strike

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

A United Hatzalah ambulance struck a pedestrian on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem. The young woman, about 25 years old, was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center unconscious and in serious condition.

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

New AI Platform looks to bring back Christian Tourists to Israel

Ambassador Huckabee: ‘Once you have come to Israel and walked the land, for the rest of your life you will read the Bible in 4K living dynamic color. This is an incredible app, one of the most practical tools I have seen for planning a tour to the Holy Land."

New AI Platform looks to bring back Christian Tourists to Israel

Conflict of interest? ‘The concern has materialized’

Legal adviser to Justice Ministry argues that the very fact that the State Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General were required to give testimony confirms that the concern over a conflict of interest has in fact materialized.

Conflict of interest? ‘The concern has materialized’

Terror attack foiled

Terror attack foiled in Central Israel: Wanted terrorist captured in Sharon region

Israeli security forces captured a wanted terrorist from the Balata refugee camp who was planning an attack in central Israel. The suspect has been transferred for interrogation by the Shin Bet.

Terror attack foiled in Central Israel: Wanted terrorist captured in Sharon region

The State Attorney's shocking order against Bezalel Zini

Amit Isman ordered the addition of a section "aiding the enemy in war" to the indictment against Bezalel Zini, a charge which could carry the death penalty, for cigarette smuggling.

The State Attorney's shocking order against Bezalel Zini

Emergency landing:

Emergency landing: Hasidic Jew fakes heart attack and escapes from police

A Hasidic Jew facing fraud charges escaped while being extradited to Israel after faking a heart attack and disappearing in Ireland during his transfer to a hospital.

Emergency landing: Hasidic Jew fakes heart attack and escapes from police

Wearing a hat and suit:

Wearing a hat and suit: This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest

Yeshiva students foil military police arrest in Jerusalem’s Gilo, helping draft-dodger escape amid fears of unrest.

Wearing a hat and suit: This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest

Zurich: Haredi man punched in antisemitic attack

A haredi man was punched by a man who shouted antisemitic slogans at him, and was slightly injured. Passersby managed to stop the attacker.

Zurich: Haredi man punched in antisemitic attack

Israel and Azerbaijan sign MOU on Artificial Intelligence

Israel and Azerbaijan signed an AI agreement in Jerusalem to boost collaboration in technology, research, and human capital, advancing Israel’s goal of global AI leadership.

Israel and Azerbaijan sign MOU on Artificial Intelligence

Suspected cigarette smuggling

Police conclude investigation into relative of David Zini

Investigation of Shin Bet chief’s relative suspected of smuggling to Gaza has been completed.

Police conclude investigation into relative of David Zini

NYPD

NYPD: Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% year-on-year in Mamdani's first month

In the first month of the Zohran Mamdani administration, antisemitic hate crimes nearly triple the total from January 2025 and account for more than half of all hate crimes in the city.

NYPD: Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% year-on-year in Mamdani's first month

Report

Report: Removal rate of online antisemitic content rose in 2025

CyberWell’s 2025 Annual Report shows online antisemitism is becoming increasingly sophisticated and event-driven, even as platform enforcement improves unevenly.

Report: Removal rate of online antisemitic content rose in 2025

Herzog receives credentials of first ever resident Fiji Ambassador

President Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of first resident Ambassador of Fiji and new Ambassador of Thailand to Israel.

Herzog receives credentials of first ever resident Fiji Ambassador

Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message

Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian users attacked the star who became the first Israeli chosen for the NBA All-Star after Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated him.

Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message

Police refuse to send Military Advocate-General case to AG

The police commissioner has ordered the investigation held for review by a different party due to the sensitivity of the case.

Police refuse to send Military Advocate-General case to AG

'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson

Major Ella Waweya, known in the Arab world as 'Captain Ella,' will replace IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and will be promoted to lieutenant colonel.

'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail

National Security Minister claims terrorists 'don't carry out attacks because Ben-Gvir's jails are hell for them.'

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail

Milkpocalypse

Supermarket chains begin limiting dairy purchases

Retailers cap milk and cheese sales as supply disruptions from dairy farmers’ strike and public panic buying strain stocks nationwide.

Supermarket chains begin limiting dairy purchases

Commemorating The Massacre:

Commemorating The Massacre: Nir Oz homes damaged in attack to be demolished - except one

All homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz that were damaged in the October 7th massacre will be demolished, except for one that will be preserved for historical purposes.

Commemorating The Massacre: Nir Oz homes damaged in attack to be demolished - except one

Watch:

Watch: Doctor from northern Israel arrested for employing inflitrators

Police in Yafia found two Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel without a permit. They were apprehended following a chase. A 69-year-old physician arrested for allegedly employing and housing them.

Watch: Doctor from northern Israel arrested for employing inflitrators

Israel's demands for Iran during Witkoff's visit

Senior defense officials warn that an agreement that focuses only on the nuclear issue would be weak and dangerous and insist the Iranian problem must be addressed comprehensively.

Israel's demands for Iran during Witkoff's visit

Watch:

Watch: 110 mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF troops in southern Gaza found mortar shells, several rockets, and additional weapons hidden inside blankets and UNRWA humanitarian aid bags.

Watch: 110 mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.

Khamenei's secret message to Putin