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Unusual incident

Unusual incident: Lump of coal thrown at Minister Silman

During a conference in Hadera on air pollution, a block of coal was thrown at the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman.

Unusual incident: Lump of coal thrown at Minister Silman

Israeli government data:

Israeli data: Over 800 severe antisemitic incidents reported in 2025; 21 Jews murdered

An Israeli government report unveiled in Jerusalem warns of a deadly rise in global antisemitism, with 21 Jews murdered worldwide in 2025.

Israeli data: Over 800 severe antisemitic incidents reported in 2025; 21 Jews murdered

Israeli officials

Israeli officials: 'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

Israeli sources believe that US President Donald Trump is indicating that he is considering a broad move regarding Iran that includes regime change.

Israeli officials: 'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

'A red line was crossed'

Opposition MKs storm committee head's office

Yesh Atid Knesset members force their way into MK Boaz Bismuth's office, with one attempting to photograph documents on his desk.

Opposition MKs storm committee head's office

France to support designation of IRGC on EU terror list

France signals shift as FM Barrot backs EU move to designate IRGC as terror group.

France to support designation of IRGC on EU terror list

General Fox breaks silence

General Fox breaks silence: 'No soldiers were diverted from the South to secure MK Sukkot'

Retired Major General Yehuda Fox testified that no forces were transferred from the south to guard MK Sukkot’s tent in Huwara around the events of October 7.

General Fox breaks silence: 'No soldiers were diverted from the South to secure MK Sukkot'

Jerusalem Police Chief:

Jerusalem Police Chief: A terrorist must die, there's no other option

Jerusalem police chief Avshalom Peled praised Border Police after a terrorist pulled a knife at the Tunnels Checkpoint and was neutralized.

Jerusalem Police Chief: A terrorist must die, there's no other option

Rubio

Rubio: 'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

Rubio: 'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

Putin praises Syria’s 'unity' in talks with President al-Sharaa

Meeting in Moscow, Putin praised Syria’s leadership for preserving unity, as talks covered reconstruction, military issues.

Putin praises Syria’s 'unity' in talks with President al-Sharaa

Final decision

Final decision: Degel HaTorah and Shas will support the budget in the first reading

From Rabbi Lando’s office, it was announced that Degel HaTorah will support the budget law in the first reading and will insist that the Draft Law be completed before the final reading of the budget bill.

Final decision: Degel HaTorah and Shas will support the budget in the first reading

JPPI poll:

JPPI poll: Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.

JPPI poll: Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

Police request to tighten conditions for Tzachi Braverman

The police requested that the court tighten the restrictive conditions imposed on Tzachi Braverman in connection with the "Night Meeting" affair.

Police request to tighten conditions for Tzachi Braverman

Jordan Valley

Anarchist allegedly spread poisoned dates on Jordan Valley grazing lands

Near Ro'i in the Jordan Valley, dozens of dates filled with toxic material were found on grazing lands. At the same time, reports surfaced of livestock deaths on two other farms.

Anarchist allegedly spread poisoned dates on Jordan Valley grazing lands

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

Woman, 70, declared dead at hospital after crane truck falls overturns in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem: Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

'Everything's Fine':

'Everything's Fine': Ran's final recording played at funeral procession

Shira Gvili played a voice recording of her brother made while he was alive, reassuring her 'Don't worry, sister, everything's fine.'

'Everything's Fine': Ran's final recording played at funeral procession

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

US President Donald Trump urges IRGC to negotiate fair deal with no nuclear weapons.

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

Leading rabbi: Nothing takes precedence over Torah study

Rabbi Dov Lando speaks to yeshiva students, stressing that 'Torah study is the most important thing in the world, and nothing takes precedence over Torah study.'

Leading rabbi: Nothing takes precedence over Torah study

Dollar drops to four-year low against shekel

US dollar drops to four-year low against Israeli shekel, as US President Donald Trump threatens to strike in Iran.

Dollar drops to four-year low against shekel

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

Among other things, they wrote that imposing the death penalty contradicts Jewish tradition, which effectively abolished capital-punishment laws some two thousand years ago.

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

Ahead of Rafah reopening: Hamas continues violating ceasefire

Terrorists approach IDF troops in Gaza, are eliminated.

Ahead of Rafah reopening: Hamas continues violating ceasefire

Democrat Representative defends Yeshiva students

Patrick Ryan wrote to Prime Minister Netanyahu to ask that he ensure Yeshiva students with American citizenship can travel freely despite sanctions for avoiding IDF service.

Democrat Representative defends Yeshiva students

IDF officer injured by Arab rioter

Two female Palestinian Authority suspects detained following attack on woman IDF officer.

IDF officer injured by Arab rioter

Survey Shows:

Survey Shows: Israeli press exposure in decline

A TGI survey published today shows a significant drop in daily newspaper and radio audiences in Israel.

Survey Shows: Israeli press exposure in decline

How the Rafah Crossing will operate as it reopens

Israel and Egypt have coordinated procedures for the crossing’s planned reopening in the coming days.

How the Rafah Crossing will operate as it reopens

Iranian Jews: No fatalities in our community

Iranian Jews say community unharmed by anti-government protests, faithful to IRGC.

Iranian Jews: No fatalities in our community

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'With Ran back, it is time to focus on rehabilitation'

Relased hostage Segev Kalfon says he feels a sense of closure after the return of Ran Gvili.

Released Hostage: 'With Ran back, it is time to focus on rehabilitation'

Rain and flooding to return, lasting through week's end

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding to return to Israel after string of dry days.

Rain and flooding to return, lasting through week's end

Trump’s Board of Peace launches X account, announces three founding members

Trump’s Board of Peace launches its official X account, announcing the founding members.

Trump’s Board of Peace launches X account, announces three founding members

Unanimous vote

Chicago adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in unanimous council vote

Chicago unanimously adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism, adding it to city law as officials say it is needed to confront rising Jew hatred.

Chicago adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in unanimous council vote

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi assaulted in a targeted antisemitic attack in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day, prompting widespread condemnation from city leaders, including Mayor Mamdani.

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

US deports three former IRGC members suspected of terrorism

US deports three former IRGC members suspected of terrorism, part of a flight of 14 Iranians to be deported.

US deports three former IRGC members suspected of terrorism

Police prepared:

Police prepared: This is how the funeral procession of Ran Gvili will take place

The police are preparing for the state funeral of Ran Gvili, to be held in Meitar on Wednesday. The public is invited to pay their respects along the procession route.

Police prepared: This is how the funeral procession of Ran Gvili will take place

'Lies and propaganda'

Amit Segal fact‑checks Biden adviser: Lies and propaganda

Brett McGurk, senior adviser to former President Joe Biden, blasts Netanyahu and calls his remarks false, claiming Biden strengthened Israel’s security. Journalist Amit Segal responds with a fact-check, noting a US arms embargo did occur and endangered soldiers.

Amit Segal fact‑checks Biden adviser: Lies and propaganda

Rabbi Ari Berman:

Rabbi Ari Berman: 'Being pro-Israel is not a reaction, it is our identity'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the IAC National Summit, Rabbi Ari Berman emphasizes Jewish pride, positive Zionism, and Yeshiva University’s deep commitment to Israel and continued activism beyond the war.

Rabbi Ari Berman: 'Being pro-Israel is not a reaction, it is our identity'

Attempted attack during operation to locate Ran Gvili

Two terrorists approached reserve soldiers from the Alexandroni Brigade while they were conducting a search while attempting to locate the last hostage.

Attempted attack during operation to locate Ran Gvili

US considering targeted strikes on Iran

Iran arresting medical personnel treating protesters as US considers taking out key Iranian officials, reports say.

US considering targeted strikes on Iran

Over 800 severe antisemitic incidents in 2025, 21 Jews murdered

Most incidents were recorded in the US, the UK, France, Australia, and Canada, the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry found.

Over 800 severe antisemitic incidents in 2025, 21 Jews murdered

Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.

Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Police say no concern of security incident in southern Israel

Suspects infiltrate Israel from Jordan, prompting security alerts.

Police say no concern of security incident in southern Israel

Netanyahu: Soldiers fell because there wasn't enough ammunition

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel has completed the task of returning the hostages and will now focus on dismantling Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza.

Netanyahu: Soldiers fell because there wasn't enough ammunition