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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

Danon removes hostage pin at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony

Israeli Ambassador reacts to the return of all hostages, criticizes UN for "failing test" by spreading hatred and antisemitism.

Danon removes hostage pin at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony

Yisrael Ganz's moving gesture to the Prime Minister of Albania

The Governor of Binyamin presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a unique gift: a work of art based on one of Rama’s own well-known creations, integrated with the symbol of the Tribe of Benjamin, the wolf.

Yisrael Ganz's moving gesture to the Prime Minister of Albania

Laffa challenge ends in hospital

TikTok challenge lands social media star in hospital.

Laffa challenge ends in hospital

Sen. John Fetterman

Sen. John Fetterman: A reminder of each hostage was at my office until all were back home

Democratic senator from Pennsylvania says he will remove the posters of the hostages after more than 2 years now that they have all been returned.

Sen. John Fetterman: A reminder of each hostage was at my office until all were back home

Hersh’s parents mark return of last hostage

Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Goldberg, parents of deceased hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, mark last day of wearing masking tape numbers, send support to family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage returned to Israel.

Hersh’s parents mark return of last hostage

Watch

Watch: The clock finally stops at Hostages Square

A special ceremony was held this evening (Tuesday) at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, during which the symbolic clock was stopped at 17:35, marking the return of all the hostages to Israel.

Watch: The clock finally stops at Hostages Square

Watch: The moving moments when Ran Gvili's body was discovered

IDF releases new footage of moment doctors identified the body of fallen Yasam fighter Ran Gvili - and the soldiers burst into tears.

Watch: The moving moments when Ran Gvili's body was discovered

Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel

Data analysis reveals significant gaps between residents of northern and central Israel, especially in terms of ability to manage the challenges of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel

Hamas seeks to integrate 10,000 terrorists into Gaza administration

Hamas wants to integrate about ten thousand of the organization's police into a new government for Gaza, supported by the United States.

Hamas seeks to integrate 10,000 terrorists into Gaza administration

Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho

Four Jews, some holding foreign citizenship, entered Jericho accompanied by a Palestinian guide and said they did not know that that their presence in the area was prohibited.

Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho

Emily Damari angered: 'We learned nothing'

Captivity survivor Emily Damari has released a video documenting an aid convoy on its way to the Gaza Strip and has strongly criticized the decision to allow the trucks to pass.

Emily Damari angered: 'We learned nothing'

Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground

A girl on a tour of a historical route taken by Israeli forces in the War of Independence spotted an object on the ground - a shell casing from the battle at that spot.

Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground

Watch: Shuli Rand and Agam Berger in a moving duet

Captivity survivor Agam Berger and Israeli singer Shuli Rand delivered a moving musical performance at a conference marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Ono Academic College.

Watch: Shuli Rand and Agam Berger in a moving duet

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches fellowship for American Jewish teachers

At a critical moment for Jewish education, the new Israel curriculum and fellowship aim to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches fellowship for American Jewish teachers

Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested

One-year-old declared dead after being evacuated in critical condition from a Bnei Brak daycare.

Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested

Minister Sa'ar meets with Kazakh President

The two discussed Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, bilateral relations between the countries, and various political and regional issues.

Minister Sa'ar meets with Kazakh President

700 Graves Opened:

700 Graves Opened: New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

700 Graves Opened: New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu's trial is crazy, Trump must intervene

The National Security Minister called the Prime Minister's trial 'a farce' and called on the US President to 'put an end to this abuse of the Prime Minister.'

Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu's trial is crazy, Trump must intervene

Herzog warns: 'Never again' is failing

Speaking in Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Herzog hailed Ran Gvili’s return and warned of rising global antisemitism.

Herzog warns: 'Never again' is failing

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Israel investigating large-scale scandal of smuggling into Gaza

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court has lifted a publication ban to allow disclosure that a broad investigation is underway into the alleged smuggling of goods from Israel into Gaza, reportedly involving Israeli citizens.

Cleared for publication: Israel investigating large-scale scandal of smuggling into Gaza

Islamic Jihad's dirty secret - exposed

A new report reveals that the terror organization caused the deaths of hundreds of Arab Gazans.

Islamic Jihad's dirty secret - exposed

Major defense boost:

Major defense boost: Israel secures $183M Elbit munitions deal

Multi-year IMOD agreement with Elbit Systems expands air munitions supply, strengthens IDF readiness, boosts Israeli industry and long-term security.

Major defense boost: Israel secures $183M Elbit munitions deal

What does it mean to keep Shabbat in captivity?

Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov explains how he observed the Sabbath while in Hamas captivity.

What does it mean to keep Shabbat in captivity?

Australia passes sweeping legislation against antisemitism

The new laws, first proposed after the Bondi Beach shooting, include tighter regulation on weapon imports, a national buyback program for civilian firearms and eased deportation of purveyors of hatred.

Australia passes sweeping legislation against antisemitism

Sa'ar In Kazakhstan:

Sa'ar In Kazakhstan: 'Now is the chance for a stable, moderate alliance'

oreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met on Monday in Astana with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, where the two delivered joint statements to the press and discussed bilateral relations, regional security, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

Sa'ar In Kazakhstan: 'Now is the chance for a stable, moderate alliance'

Operation Capital Defender

Hundreds of Border Police officers raid northern Jerusalem village

Hundreds of Border Police, IDF troops, and municipal teams launched Operation Capital Defender in Kafr Aqab to enforce governance, demolish illegal structures, and boost security near the seamline.

Hundreds of Border Police officers raid northern Jerusalem village

Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran

Photographer Noya Zion discovered that her photo was circulated worldwide as a person killed in the protests in Iran by a UN report.

Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran

'I knew it was Rani':

'I knew it was Rani': Dentist recalls identifying final deceased hostage

Dr. Esi Sharon described the emotional identification of Ran Gvili, as police forensic dentists examined hundreds of bodies within 24 hours to confirm the return of fallen hostages.

'I knew it was Rani': Dentist recalls identifying final deceased hostage

UW-Madison:

Four arrested after anti‑Israel graffiti spree at UW-Madison campus

Four suspects arrested over anti‑Israel graffiti causing $10K in damage at UW-Madison, with police recovering weapons and investigating links to other incidents.

Four arrested after anti‑Israel graffiti spree at UW-Madison campus

If elected

Flávio Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian President, vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected, reaffirms strong support for Israel.

Flávio Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected

Jewish leaders welcome return of Ran Gvili, mark end of hostage crisis

Conference of Presidents and AIPAC welcome the return of Ran Gvili’s body, praise US-Israel efforts while urging increased pressure on Hamas to disarm.

Jewish leaders welcome return of Ran Gvili, mark end of hostage crisis

Jerusalem:

Watch: Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building in Jerusalem

National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.

Watch: Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building in Jerusalem

MidEast officials concerned

Middle East officials concerned Trump may strike Iran in coming days

US warships and jets are moving toward Iran, raising fears of an imminent strike as Tehran and its proxies threaten retaliation and regional leaders warn of a potential wider conflict.

Middle East officials concerned Trump may strike Iran in coming days