Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza
IDF begins placing yellow cement blocks along new 'yellow line' border in Gaza, marking where Hamas control ends and Israeli control begins.
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Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts
Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.
Global outage in Amazon's cloud servers, affecting applications and sites
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experiences a severe global outage, disrupting key services such as Snapchat, Fortnite, Zoom, Alexa and financial websites. Amazon, 'outage mainly on US East coast region but effects felt globally.'
Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to warn Hamas that any presence in IDF-controlled areas will be met by attack.
Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF
MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'
Cargo Boeing 747 slips off runway in Hong Kong, killing two ground crew members
A Boeing 747 arriving from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and struck a security vehicle; two ground crew members were killed, flight crew uninjured.
Hamas violates ceasefire again; three terrorists eliminated
Three terrorists killed by sniper fire after crossing 'yellow line' border, nearing IDF forces operating in Shejaiya area.
Dangerous back down:
Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza
Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza, a day after two combat soldiers fell. The Tzav 9 movement issues harsh criticism.
Police discover body of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard
Police discover the body of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in her Karmiel backyard; her daughter has been charged with concealing the death to collect reparations.
IAF drone crashes near Gaza border
IAF 'Zik' UAV crashes in open area at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha due to technical malfunction, none injured.
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Watch | Iranian official: I wish I had built a nuclear bomb as Iran’s Defense Minister
Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.
Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home
Yeela David, sister of freed hostage Evyatar David, shares an emotional message from Beilinson Hospital, thanking supporters and urging continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages.
'Urgent diplomatic meetings'
Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony canceled due to 'urgent diplomatic meetings'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.
Heartwarming reunion
Heartwarming reunion | Watch: Tal Shoham surprises fellow former hostage
Former hostage Tal Shoham meets for the first time with Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David, with whom he was held together, in an especially emotional reunion.
Kushner and Witkoff:
Kushner and Witkoff: The war is over, deal will not be violated
“60 Minutes” airs full version of its interview with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in which they recount the diplomacy that ended the Gaza war: “The war is over.”
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Watch: Ravid Plotnik sings with freed hostages
Israeli singer and rapper Ravid Plotnik visits Beilinson Hospital, speaks with survivors of captivity and joins them in an emotional rendition of the lyrics: “Yesterday was yesterday, today is a new day.”
4-minute operation
Thieves use lift to steal crown jewels from Louvre in 4-minute operation
Thieves steal eight Napoleonic jewels from the Louvre in a four-minute daylight heist. The museum closes for investigation.
Fiery White House meeting
Report: Trump pressed Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms in fiery White House meeting
The Financial Times reports that Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms in a heated White House meeting last week, warning of Ukraine’s destruction.
FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach
Suspicious hunting stand with a direct view of President Trump’s Air Force One exit found at Palm Beach Airport. The FBI is investigating.
Israel’s response to Hamas
Amit Segal on Israel’s response to Hamas: The ball is in the government’s court
Political commentator Amit Segal addresses criticism of Israel’s response to Hamas, stating that the true test lies in disarming the terror group - not in targeted airstrikes.
Derby disaster:
Derby disaster: Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence
Derby match between Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium canceled due to pyrotechnics and fan violence.
Shin Bet chief's rebuke: Say 'Judea and Samaria'
During an introductory meeting with Shin Bet coordinators, incoming Shin Bet chief David Zini reprimanded one participant after he used the term “the West Bank.”
ZOA
ZOA: Hamas’s latest ceasefire violations present test of Trump’s credibility
Zionist Organization of America National President Morton Klein reacts to murder of 2 IDF soldiers in attack that violated the ceasefire agreement.
Courage and bravery:
Courage and bravery: 916 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023
Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 916 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.
Released hostage's mother:
Released hostage's mother: Avinatan is stronger in spirit and more determined than ever
Ditza Or, mother of Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or, speaks to the media about her son's condition following his release from Hamas captivity.
Caving to US pressure: Israel to reinstate aid to Gaza
Israel quickly backtracks after declaring end to humanitarian aid to Gaza, promising Rafah Crossing won't reopen.
Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim
Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.
Only Samaritan terrorist in Israel released in hostage deal
Nader Sadka, 48, from Mount Gerizim, is the only Samaritan ever convicted in Israel for security-related offenses. He was sentenced to six life terms for planning and carrying out attacks against Israelis - and has now been released as part of the hostage deal.
Watch: IDF eliminates armed terrorists threatening ground troops
IDF eliminates armed terrorists nearing IDF forces in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. Watch.
Report:
Report: US warns Israel not to resume war after Hamas attack
Trump Administration tells Israel to focus on 'isolating' Hamas and replacing Hamas rule in Gaza after the attack on IDF troops in Rafah,
Scare at 36,000 feet
United Airlines plane makes emergency landing after crack found in cockpit windshield
United Flight UA1093, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, diverted to Salt Lake City, Utah, after a crack was found in the cockpit window.
Watch: Chief rabbi dances with freed hostages
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits released hostages in Tel Hashomer Hospital, stressing mutual responsibility to bring the deceased hostages home for burial.
Watch: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community
Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.
Hamas: We located the body of a hostage, will return him tonight
The murderous terrorist organization announced that it has located the body of another kidnapped civilian and will hand it over this evening (Sunday) "if conditions permit."
Report: Senior Nukhba commander eliminated
Yahya al-Mabhouh, senior commander in Hamas' elite 'Nukhba' unit, eliminated following Rafah attack.
New Jersey:
New Jersey: Drunk driver hits car, killing four yeshiva students
Locals are currently at the scene and are in close contact with authorities to ensure the dignity of the deceased and assist with the necessary steps for the funerals.
Hamas violates ceasefire:
Hamas violates ceasefire: PM orders strong response to attack on troops in Rafah
Hamas terrorists opened anti-tank fire at IDF forces in Rafah, IDF responds by striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity.
Shin Bet Chief supports move:
Will criminal organizations be classified as terrorists? Shin Bet Chief supports move
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to advance MK Tzvika Foghel’s bill allowing the state to declare major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, with Shin Bet backing the move.
Hezbollah fighter 'laid groundwork' for police's decision to ban Israelis from Aston Villa
Hezbollah fighter 'laid the groundwork' for police's decision to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa football match by compiling 'safety risk' dossier.
'War of Redemption'
Government changes war's official name to the 'War of Redemption'
The government approved the name of the war to be changed from 'Swords of Iron' to 'The War of Redemption.' Minister Strock voted against, Minister Chikli abstained.
