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Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

At a ceremony welcoming new Shin Bet Director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's independence in security policy and vowed total victory.

Netanyahu: 'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorists who abducted Avinatan Or, Noa Argamani, and Eitan Mor eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of eight Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, including those responsible for the abductions at the Supernova Music Festival.

IDF confirms: Terrorists who abducted Avinatan Or, Noa Argamani, and Eitan Mor eliminated

‘She said yes!’

‘She said yes!’ Freed hostage Eliya Cohen fulfills promise to propose

Months after surviving Hamas captivity, Eliya Cohen proposed to his girlfriend Ziv Abud - who fought tirelessly for his release - in an emotional rooftop ceremony in Tel Aviv.

‘She said yes!’ Freed hostage Eliya Cohen fulfills promise to propose

Danon to UN

Danon to UN: 'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

Danon to UN: 'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

With song and dance

Captivity survivor Matan Angrest leaves the hospital accompanied by song and dance

Just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest celebrates his discharge from the hosptial, removing the poster with his picture from his parents' car.

Captivity survivor Matan Angrest leaves the hospital accompanied by song and dance

Coalition chair reveals:

Coalition chair reveals: Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”

Coalition chair reveals: Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation by the opposition'

The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.

Netanyahu: Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation by the opposition'

‘Keep riding camels’

‘Keep riding camels’: Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will reject any Saudi normalization deal conditioned on a Palestinian state, insisting that sovereignty must remain non-negotiable.

‘Keep riding camels’: Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

'You have returned home'

Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz

Tamir Adar, who gave his life defending his community during the October 7th attack, was laid to rest in the kibbutz where he was born, raised, and built his family.

Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejected the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that Israel must

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Trump:

Trump: 'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'

In an interview with TIME Magazine, President Trump said any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would cost it US support, while pledging continued peace efforts across the region.

Trump: 'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'

US VP Vance:

US VP Vance: Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'

US VP Vance: Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

Shin Bet chief:

Shin Bet chief: 'Today things are easier, but there are still challenges ahead'

'We serve the entire nation with determination and integrity,' Shin Bet chief David Zini says.

Shin Bet chief: 'Today things are easier, but there are still challenges ahead'

'Ben Gurion's dream'

'Ben Gurion's dream' | Sylvan Adams: The Negev is Israel’s key to future immigration

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration conference, Sylvan Adams urged Israel to create infrastructure, housing, and jobs to support future waves of immigration.

'Ben Gurion's dream' | Sylvan Adams: The Negev is Israel’s key to future immigration

Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compound, precision missile manufacturing site, in Beqaa and in northern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in Lebanon

London:

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic during UK lecture

At City St George’s, University of London, anti-Israel protesters invaded Professor Michael Ben-Gad’s lecture, shouting threats to behead him before being removed by security.

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic during UK lecture

AG orders Netanyahu to increase enforcement of IDF draft

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase enforcement activities against haredi yeshiva students, claiming status quo 'severely harms' equality.

AG orders Netanyahu to increase enforcement of IDF draft

Palestinian incitement:

Palestinian incitement: Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron

IDF troops operating to thwart terror financing and confiscate incitement materials found an Arabic copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto in the 'charity' organization's offices.

Palestinian incitement: Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron

Israel's megacorps back immigration initative

Some of the largest companies in Israel have joined together to commit to employing new immigrants in order to promote their integration in Israel.

Israel's megacorps back immigration initative

Watch: Netzach Yehuda soldiers complete march for their berets

Soldiers from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion complete their beret march, dedicating it to comrades who fell in the recent war.

Watch: Netzach Yehuda soldiers complete march for their berets

Following yeshiva students' arrests:

Mass prayer rally planned in Jerusalem following arrests of yeshiva students

Rabbi Dov Lando, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, decide to hold mass prayer rally in protest of recent arrests of yeshiva students. 'Public prayer can help.'

Mass prayer rally planned in Jerusalem following arrests of yeshiva students

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

A married yeshiva student from Modi'in Illit who was arrested about a month ago for desertion says there is a spiritual danger in the military prison for draft dodgers.

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

MK Succot Warns:

MK Succot Warns: IDF to cut defense forces in Judea and Samaria

MK Succot wrote to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to protest what he claimed would be a 30% reduction in IDF forces in the region.

MK Succot Warns: IDF to cut defense forces in Judea and Samaria

Senior Israeli official:

Senior Israeli official: 'UNRWA will not return to Gaza' despite Hague ruling

Senior Israeli official says allowing UNRWA to operate in Gaza 'out of the question,' expresses hope that the US will see eye-to-eye with Israel.

Senior Israeli official: 'UNRWA will not return to Gaza' despite Hague ruling

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

Two haredi brothers from Ramla who did not report for IDF service were arrested. A third draft dodger evaded arrest in Be'er Sheva after refusing to open the door for military police.

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

Experts:

Experts: Azerbaijan’s role in Gaza stabilization force could strengthen Israel

Foreign reports suggest Azerbaijan may join a multinational stabilization force in Gaza. Analysts argue that the Muslim-majority nation is a credible, widely accepted partner whose military and economic experience could serve Israel’s interests.

Experts: Azerbaijan’s role in Gaza stabilization force could strengthen Israel

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

IDF considering closing haredi company

IDF considering closure of haredi 'Tomer' company in Givati Brigade, amid low enlistment.

IDF considering closing haredi company

Hamas accuses: Israel to blame for delay in bodies' transfer

Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwan accuses Israel of obstructing recovery of hostages’ bodies, says terror group determined that ceasefire succeed.

Hamas accuses: Israel to blame for delay in bodies' transfer

Yemen:

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained in Yemen

Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained in Yemen

IOC sanctions Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes

International Olympic Committee halts Olympic talks with Indonesia and urges a sports event freeze after Israeli athletes were barred from a gymnastics championship in Jakarta.

IOC sanctions Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes

Iran:

Iran: No talks with US until demands become reasonable

Iran says it won’t resume nuclear talks with the US due to “unreasonable demands”. The talks between the sides have been stalled since June airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran: No talks with US until demands become reasonable

Basketball:

Turkish clubs protest EuroLeague decision to resume games in Israel

Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes protest EuroLeague’s decision to resume Israeli home games, disputing the process and launching talks with Turkish sports bodies and EuroLeague management.

Turkish clubs protest EuroLeague decision to resume games in Israel

In final mayoral debate:

In final mayoral debate: Mamdani defends record amid accusations of antisemitism

Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa confront Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric in NYC’s final mayoral debate. Mamdani defends his record and pledges inclusivity.

In final mayoral debate: Mamdani defends record amid accusations of antisemitism

Ahead of election

Mamdani courts Hasidic voters with Yiddish letter ahead of NYC election

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appeals to Hasidic voters in a Yiddish letter, seeking support from a key bloc amid controversy over his anti-Israel views.

Mamdani courts Hasidic voters with Yiddish letter ahead of NYC election

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

This is how Israel exposed the Houthi Chief of Staff

An investigation by the intelligence blog Intelli Times reveals that a walkie talkie regularly carried by Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad al-Ghamari resembles a device manufactured in Israel.

This is how Israel exposed the Houthi Chief of Staff

Michael Eisenberg:

Michael Eisenberg: 'Aliyah is about growth, not just integration'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Immigration’s conference, Michael Eisenberg called on Israeli companies to lead a 'million Olim' initiative to boost growth.

Michael Eisenberg: 'Aliyah is about growth, not just integration'

'You can rest now, you're safe'

The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi

At the Nir Yitzhak Cemetery, thousands accompanied Tal Haimi to his final resting place after his body was returned from Gaza after 2 years.

The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi