France:
Ten convicted in France for spreading claims about Brigitte Macron's gender
Paris judges said the defendants acted maliciously in spreading false gender claims, imposing suspended sentences, courses and social media bans.
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Watch:
Watch: Hamas supporters snagged in the dead of night
Helmet-cam footage shows Yasam officers arresting two Palestinian Arabs who allegedly uploaded posts encouraging attacks on Israelis.
Rabbi sues Haaretz
Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini has filed a lawsuit for 500,000 shekels against the Haaretz newspaper, claiming false and defamatory publications attributed to him.
Ben Gvir: The Attorney General wants a dictatorship
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir claims: "The Attorney General and the Supreme Court have no authority to dismiss ministers - if such a ruling is given, it will be blatantly illegal."
Police ask to review ex-MAG's defense WhatsApp group
Police asked the court to determine whether WhatsApp correspondence linked to former Military Advocate General are protected by attorney-client privilege or may be used in the investigation.
New survey:
New survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Israelis concerned about declining US support for Israel
Ruderman Family Foundation survey finds deep concern over generational shifts, Gaza war perceptions, and weakening ties, alongside strong public mandate to invest in young Jewish engagement.
Scientists reveal:
Scientists reveal the microbial pulse of a coral reef in the Gulf of Aqaba
University of Haifa’s Dr. Derya Akkaynak calls the study 'a critical baseline' that will enable future research to better detect shifts associated with environmental stress.
Despite ceasefire: Hamas rebuilding military capacity in Gaza
IDF identifies three main channels through which Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Secret Service, police respond to US Vice President JD Vance’s home in Cincinnati
Police and Secret Service respond after damage caused at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence.
Top health official quits position
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, who lead Israel through the coronavirus pandemic and measles outbreak, announces she will resign her position.
Heavy prison sentences for terrorists who attacked a Jew in capital
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced three terrorists, including a minor, to lengthy prison sentences for attacking a Jew in Jerusalem, causing serious injury.
Israeli placed camera outside Bennett's home, broadcasting to operator
Rishon Lezion resident indicted for contact with foreign agent, suspected of filming former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's home.
Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF eliminates terrorists
IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists attempting to rebuild terror group's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, in violation of ceasefire agreement.
High security alert in Venezuelan Jewish community
The Jewish community in Caracas is keeping a low profile for fear of a flare-up, following US bombings and the governmental crisis. Security around Jewish institutions has been increased.
Mikneh Avraham outpost demolished for second time in a month
Border Police and Civil Administration forces arrive at Mikneh Avraham in Area B, bringing Arab workers to demolish Jewish structures.
Orthodox Jewish judge, Alvin Hellerstein, to preside over Maduro case
92-year-old senior judge, an Orthodox Jew, to preside over high-profile prosecution of Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Iran who has repeatedly attacked Israel and Zionism.
Shin Bet involved after drone filmed IAF base in southern Israel
Unidentified drone flies over Nevatim Air Force base, 21-year-old suspect arrested.
Grenade hurled at Ashkelon home
Grenade aimed towards Ashkelon home causes damage, police investigating.
Graffiti spray-painted outside Galei Zahal studios
Graffiti scrawled outside Galei Zahal Radio studios in Jaffa, forum demands vandals 'be brought to justice.'
IDF:
Forces demolish house of terrorist who murdered Mordechai and Aviv
IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and Prison Service forces demolish the house of the terrorist who murdered Mordechai Shimshon and Aviv Maor.
Rabbi Lando: Happy are those arrested for learning Torah
Rabbi Dov Lando leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, praises yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion, says Torah itself placed 'behind bars' with their arrests.
Ahead of key party congress
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile tests ahead of key party congress
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as the regime boosts weapons displays ahead of a key party congress.
Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized
Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek synagogue vandalized with swastikas and hate graffiti, with police also recovering a suspicious item.
London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident
Hampstead café fires a 19‑year‑old trainee barista after a Jewish customer received a cappuccino topped with cocoa powder resembling a swastika.
Trump warns Venezuela:
Trump warns Venezuela: If they don’t behave, we will strike again
US President warns the US is ready for a second strike on Venezuela if regime figures fail to comply, hours after warning interim leader Delcy Rodríguez to “do what’s right" or “pay a heavy price".
Report:
Report: Khamenei preparing to flee to Moscow if forces desert
Western intelligence report says Ayatollah Khamenei has a secret plan to flee Tehran with close aides if Iran’s security forces falter, as nationwide protests and economic unrest intensify.
Draft Law: MK Elazar Stern’s demand
MK Elazar Stern asks the Knesset’s legal adviser to prevent haredi lawmakers from voting on the Draft Law, citing concerns about a conflict of interest.
Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister, dies at 96
Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96. A leading Holocaust educator, she leaves behind a legacy of combating hatred and prejudice.
Maduro to appear in federal court in New York on Monday
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will face narco‑terrorism charges in New York after being captured by the US on the weekend.
Temple Mount:
Temple Mount: Antiquities Authority re-covers temple remains
The Beyadenu movement demanded that the protective coverings be returned to wooden beams, some dated as far back as King Solomon, before the onset of the winter rains.
Report: Iran leadership in panic amid protests and external threats
A New York Times report says Iran’s leadership is grappling with mounting protests while facing increased pressure from the US and Israel, raising fears of further escalation.
Record enlistment to haredi IDF tracks
The IDF informed the Knesset that a record number of haredi soldiers have enlisted, with hundreds already serving in combat and support roles, as debate continues over the Defense Service Bill.
After nearly two months
Israel, Syria to renew talks on security deal after nearly two months' hiatus
Senior Israeli and Syrian officials are set to meet in Paris to resume US-backed talks on a new security arrangement, following a request by President Trump to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Vintage hand grenade found at synagogue entrance in Vienna
A hand grenade from the 1970s was found at the entrance to a synagogue on Templgasse Street in Vienna's Leopoldstadt district. No intact explosive was found, and the incident ended without injuries.
Heartbreaking ending:
Heartbreaking ending: Israeli teenager killed in Swiss ski resort fire
Body of 15-year-old Israeli citizen Charlotte Needham identified after being unaccounted for following deadly inferno in Crans-Montana.
Not terror-related
Not terror-related: 13-year-old boy injured in hit-and-run in Binyamin region
After footage from cameras was reviewed and an initial investigation by intelligence officials was conducted, it appears that the boy was injured as a result of a hit-and-run accident, not a nationalist-motivated incident.
Antisemitism In Germany:
Antisemitism In Germany: Home of Brandenburg antisemitism commissioner set ablaze
A suspected arson attack struck a property owned by Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism commissioner for the German state of Brandenburg, early Sunday morning.
District court president killed in horrific motorcycle accident
Judge Benny Sagi was struck while riding a motorcycle on Route 6; ambulance teams pronounced him dead at the scene.
Clash erupts in Chief Rabbinate
A heated dispute broke out in the Chief Rabbinate Council over kosher certification authority, as Chief Rabbi Ber accused Director General Yehuda Cohen of acting independently, prompting calls for his resignation.
'Yellow Star For Scholars':
'Yellow Star For Scholars': Haredi MK denounces sanctions on draft dodgers
MK Yitzchak Goldknopf said during a hearing on the conscription law that the sanctions provisions in it are 'a yellow star for Torah scholars', drawing an immediate uproar.
