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New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship to rejuvenate historic Black-Jewish alliance.

New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida injured in an Israeli strike while filming anti-Israel content in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

Poll:

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Poll shows overwhelming Republican support for Trump’s Iran campaign, with voters favoring him over Tucker Carlson.

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Pete Hegseth's promise

In a press briefing, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US is 'decisively' winning the war, operations progressing 'on track.'

Pete Hegseth's promise

'They died for you, son'

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son

US Secretary of War ends press briefing on Operation Epic Fury in Iran, sharing a conversation with his 13-year-old son. Watch.

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son

Winter makes a comeback in Israel

Weekend expected to see rainfall, flooding, and chilly temperatures.

Winter makes a comeback in Israel

CJCS Gen. Dan Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine holds press briefing at the Pentagon, discussing Operation Epic Fury: 'Iran came into this fight with a lot of weapons.'

CJCS Gen. Dan Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian ships

US Army destroys naval targets threatening Strait of Hormuz. Watch.

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian ships

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

Underground parking lot in Bnei Brak leads to discovery of unusual quantity of eggs from the Palestinian Authority - some without stamps and some with counterfeit stamps.

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

By The Numbers:

By The Numbers: Who are the IDF's reservists?

A new report shows most reservists are employed, and more than half earn above the national average wage.

By The Numbers: Who are the IDF's reservists?

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

Basij Force soldier eliminated in IDF strikes - while guarding a Basij Force entrance post.

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

History made in Samaria: IEC connects Homesh to electric grid

For the first time since the 2005 Disengagement, the town of Homesh and nearby military base are connected to the national electricity grid. 'Electricity is a basic right for every citizen.'

History made in Samaria: IEC connects Homesh to electric grid

Haredi who incited against security forces is arrested

Resident of Modi'in Illit arrested on suspicion of publicly inciting against security forces.

Haredi who incited against security forces is arrested

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Central Command chief is behaving like a bull in a china shop

Minister Ben-Gvir criticized the Central Command chief Avi Bluth for being overzealous in demolishing Israeli homesteads.

Ben-Gvir: Central Command chief is behaving like a bull in a china shop

Khan Yunis Brigade commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade military intelligence commander.

Khan Yunis Brigade commander eliminated in Gaza

Breslov hasid killed in Sinai traffic accident

Israeli citizen en route to Uman, Ukraine, killed in traffic accident in Egypt; two others injured.

Breslov hasid killed in Sinai traffic accident

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

In Hamadan strike, IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter at Sanandaj Airport.

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

Psychological warfare:

Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

Many Israelis report receiving threatening messages, as well as phishing scams, parallel to Iranian missile barrage.

Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

2,000 housing units planned for haredim in Ashdod

The plan includes height restrictions on buildings, extensive public areas for educational institutions and synagogues, and adaptation of public space for large families.

2,000 housing units planned for haredim in Ashdod

Live from Yerushalayim

Rosh Chodesh Nissan - A Special Women’s Program

Join us for a morning filled with prayer, music, and inspiration in celebration of Rosh Chodesh Nissan.

Rosh Chodesh Nissan - A Special Women’s Program

Watch:

Watch: The grandmother who explains Israel to the world

Eliana Passentin, mother of eight and grandmother of four, public diplomacy officer, moved Defense Minister Israel Katz when she shared her daily discussions with foreign officials.

Watch: The grandmother who explains Israel to the world

Footage from Lebanon: Over 20 terrorists eliminated in a day

Golani Brigade soldiers thwart antitank fire towards forces, destroy dozens of military buildings, and locate weapons stockpiles and ammunition deep in villages.

Footage from Lebanon: Over 20 terrorists eliminated in a day

Despite war:

Israel stays in the global happiness top 10, even as war takes emotional toll

Bar-Ilan University happiness policy researcher Anat Fanti notes, 'Israel’s results reflect resilience, but not the psychological cost of war.'

Israel stays in the global happiness top 10, even as war takes emotional toll

Yesha Council:

Yesha Council: Claims of Israeli missile killing Palestinians are absolute lies

The Yesha Council denounced a rumor that an Israeli interceptor had killed three Palestinian Arabs in the PA town of Beit Away last night..

Yesha Council: Claims of Israeli missile killing Palestinians are absolute lies

Foiled attack plot

Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah-linked nationals in foiled attack plot

Kuwait announces second round of arrests this week, foiling a Hezbollah-linked plot to target key facilities.

Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah-linked nationals in foiled attack plot

El Al announces cancellation of flights for another week

El Al informs passengers that due to the restrictions on Ben Gurion Airport operations and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, it will cancel flights next week as well.

El Al announces cancellation of flights for another week

Iranian missile fire continues

Iranian missile fire continues: Foreign worker killed in Sharon, home in Ramat Aviv hit

Foreign worker killed by shrapnel from Iranian missile in Moshav Adanim. Direct hit on building in Ramat Aviv leaves one person lightly injured. House in community of Neta hit in a barrage on southern Israel.

Iranian missile fire continues: Foreign worker killed in Sharon, home in Ramat Aviv hit

Speaks to patients and staff

Speaks to patients and staff: Herzog visits underground facility at Shaare Zedek

President Herzog visits the underground emergency hospital at Shaare Zedek, which was set up at the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

Speaks to patients and staff: Herzog visits underground facility at Shaare Zedek

Report:

Report: Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Reuters reports that the Trump administration is considering deploying US troops to Iran to reinforce operations.

Report: Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Report:

Report: Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran

The Pentagon has asked for over $200 billion in funding to support the war in Iran, reports The Washington Post.

Report: Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

The Israel Air Force targets the Iranian Navy headquarters in the north of the country, 1,300 km from Israel, destroys operational vessels in Bandar Anzali.

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

Report:

Report: Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

Wall Street Journal reports that, after Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, Trump signals no further strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, but may reconsider.

Report: Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

Escalation continues

Escalation continues: Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata

Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats after a strike on Ras Laffan caused major damage, accusing Tehran of violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions.

Escalation continues: Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata

Choosing life

Choosing life: Hananel Gez remarries after surviving terror attack

Hananel Gez, who lost his wife Tze’ela and their son Ravid in a terror attack on their way to the delivery room, has remarried.

Choosing life: Hananel Gez remarries after surviving terror attack

Unusual barrage:

Unusual barrage: Hezbollah launches rockets from Lebanon at Gaza envelope

Missiles fired by Hezbollah triggered sirens in the Galilee, the Shfela, and for the first time, the Gaza envelope.

Unusual barrage: Hezbollah launches rockets from Lebanon at Gaza envelope

Watch:

Watch: New footage of IDF ground operations in Lebanon

IDF releases footage of 36th Division troops operating in southern Lebanon

Watch: New footage of IDF ground operations in Lebanon

Herzog

Herzog: 'New immigrants' courage the answer to those who seek to undermine us'

President Isaac Herzog visited the Jewish Agency's “Ulpan Etzion" absorption center in Jerusalem, accompanied by the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Stone.

Herzog: 'New immigrants' courage the answer to those who seek to undermine us'

Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva

A large Iranian missile fragment hit a vehicle outside the Petah Tikva stadium. Father and sons manage to escape moments before impact.

Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva

Only one week on the job

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut after only one week on the job

The IDF eliminated Hassan Ali Marwan, who took over as commander of the Quds Force Imam Hussein Division last week after his predecessor was eliminated.

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut after only one week on the job