Uman braces for 40,000 pilgrims - and a massive cash surge
Annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage sends rentals and businesses soaring as the Ukrainian city prepares for tens of thousands of visitors.
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Caught on camera:
Caught on camera: Undercover Israeli officers snatch suspect in Jerusalem
Security footage captures the dramatic seconds as Gideonim officers move in, draw a weapon and take the suspect away.
IDF arrests three Palestinian police officers for assaulting Israeli
Palestinian Authority police officers accused of setting up unauthorized roadblock in Area C, detaining and assaulting Israeli civilian in 'serious breach.'
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 'Boycotting Israel is antisemitism'
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders draws a clear red line on BDS, warning companies that target Israel will pay a price in her state.
New twist in Prinok baby food poisoning case
Police say new evidence reveals how the supermarket products were allegedly tampered with - but one major question remains unanswered.
Hamas rearming in Gaza, IDF warns of troubling shift
Hamas terrorists are pulling weapons from storage, stepping up attacks on IDF troops, as terror group moves to reassert military control in Gaza.
Bereaved husband and father to Burnham: Why punish Jews?
After losing wife and two daughters to Palestinian terrorists, Rabbi Leo Dee challenges Andy Burnham over proposed boycott: 'I would be happy to debate you on television, anywhere and at any time.'
IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes wounded soldiers during hospital visit, promises, 'We are with you every step of the way.'
Israel readies retaliatory sanctions against Europe
Israel is preparing reciprocal measures against countries that joined the recent wave of sanctions against Israelis.
IDF destroys Gaza rocket site, weapons caches
IDF strikes destroy three Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons depots packed with rockets and rifles, along with a launch pit used to fire at Israel throughout the war.
Haredi parties draw red line: Full draft exemption, no sanctions
Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah draft joint election agreement threatening to withhold coalition support until yeshiva students’ status is secured.
Over Hitler praise:
Over Hitler praise: Dutch government moves to revoke license of right-wing broadcaster
The Dutch government begins proceedings to revoke Ongehoord Nederland’s license after repeated controversies, including remarks praising Adolf Hitler.
'Treatment worked as intended'
Biden discusses his fight against cancer: The treatment worked as intended
Former US President shares details about his fight against prostate cancer and the treatments he underwent, stressing the critical importance of screening and early detection.
'Not aimed at the Israeli people'
'Not aimed at the Israeli people': British PM defends ban on Judea and Samaria
British PM Andy Burnham defends a new ban on goods from Judea and Samaria, saying Britain must back a two-state solution.
This is the Religious Zionist Party’s Knesset slate
The Religious Zionist Party has submitted its Knesset slate, with Ohad Tal pushed down to 12th place. “We acted responsibly to unite the national camp."
Iran hits Jordan bases after US strikes Iranian oil tankers
Iran launches missiles towards two military bases in Jordan. Missiles visible across Israel but were not directed at it.
Britain:
UK air traffic control failure disrupts flights, including to Israel
Technical failure causes major UK air travel disruption, with at least 1,000 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers delayed, including El Al and Wizz Air routes between London and Israel.
Hostage's mother sues haredi provocateur
Haredi provocateur Dov Halbertal claimed that Iris Haim was planning to enter politics “on her son’s blood." Her attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking approximately NIS 170,000.
Quentin Tarantino: From honorary Israeli to cinema nuisance?
The legendary director has long been a familiar face in Israel. But according to several moviegoers, Tarantino may now have acquired a new reputation: the guy you really don't want sitting in front of you at the cinema.
'Many friends in the UK'
UK Opposition opposes sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria
Minister Sa’ar speaks with UK Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, thanks them for opposing British government’s latest measures
UAE refuses to comment on report it warned about October 7
The UAE government would not confirm or deny that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack in September 2023.
Driver alert:
Driver alert: Police to launch special traffic enforcement operation tomorrow
Increased forces, drones, and advanced technological equipment will be deployed across the country on Wednesday, as part of a wide-ranging traffic enforcement operation by the Traffic Division.
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: 'A dark day for British Jews'
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.
Last minute drama in United Torah Judaism party
Porush, Belz representative announce new party within united list, seeking independent control over budgets and political decision-making.
30 terrorists arrested
Terror cell that planned attack in Modi’in exposed
More than 30 terrorists were arrested by the Shin Bet, IDF and police on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist infrastructure - some had been released in one of the hostage deals.
Slovenian Deputy PM
Slovenian Deputy PM: “There should be sovereignty in Samaria"
On the day Britain announced sanctions against Judea and Samaria, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan held an extended diplomatic meeting in Slovenia with the deputy prime minister.
UK Jewish leaders condemn ban on Israeli settlement imports
Jewish Leadership Council accuses the UK government of putting a “target on British Jews" by banning imports from Israeli settlements, while rights groups welcome the move and call for further action against Israel.
October 7 hero who was seriously wounded appointed Brigade Commander
Col. Guy Madar, who was wounded in the battles of October 7 and was nearly mistakenly shot until he was identified by his tzitzit, has assumed command of the Yoav Brigade.
Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations
Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan issue joint statement calling for investigation following report that the UAE President warned Netanyahu over a week before October 7.
UK declares Israeli ‘occupation’ unlawful, bans settlement goods and imposes new sanctions
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband makes statement in Parliament announcing trade ban on goods made in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
E1 tender moves forward as court rejects freeze request
The Jerusalem District Court has cleared the way for a major E1 housing tender to advance, rejecting petitions to freeze the construction process.
Security breach:
Security breach: Syrian approaches IDF post without being detected
IDF investigates how a Syrian citizen reached a military installation in the southern Golan Heights undetected; initial inquiry finds no attempted attack.
8% of Israeli Jews have visited Rabbi Nachman’s grave in Uman
A surprising new survey reveals who is making the pilgrimage to Uman, and the striking gaps by religion, age, gender, income and ethnic background.
‘Sanctions are not a solution’:
‘Sanctions are not a solution’: Herzog urges Britain to back down
President Herzog warns expected British sanctions on Judea and Samaria would interfere in Israel’s elections, harm Palestinian livelihoods and prove a ‘grave miscalculation.’
Watch:
Watch: Illegal infiltrator caught hiding in Golan Heights sewer
Police arrested three Hebron residents allegedly staying illegally at a Golan Heights guesthouse. One was found hiding injured inside a sewage channel.
Overnight Samaria raid: Terrorist eiminated, four wanted men arrested
IDF and Border Police forces eliminate an armed terrorist and arrest four wanted suspects in Samaria, including a terrorist allegedly planning an imminent attack.
American Jewish jeweler freed after 4 years in Iran
The 71-year-old New Yorker walked out of Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison after years behind bars.
Report:
Report: UK tells US Judea and Samaria sanctions are mostly symbolic
British diplomats reportedly tell Washington planned Judea and Samaria sanctions are largely symbolic, as US officials warn of discrimination and possible repercussions.
Report:
Report: The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th
Haaretz claims UAE President warned Netanyahu of planned large-scale military action by Hamas days before October 7th.
Iran’s new warning to US:
Iran threatens US with ‘economic warfare,’ new Persian Gulf exclusion zone
Tehran threatens a new Persian Gulf exclusion zone and missile attacks on US forces as Washington’s blockade chokes Iranian oil exports.
