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"Why were you silent?"

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN: "Why were you silent?

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky addressed UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, accusing UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem of ignoring the suffering of Israeli women who were abused and abducted during the October 7 massacre and Hamas captivity.

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN: "Why were you silent?

Suspicion of Ebola in Israel ruled out

The Health Ministry announced that test results for two people who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo came back negative for Ebola.

Suspicion of Ebola in Israel ruled out

'Jellyfish' that stunned intelligence:

Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies

Downed US pilot reports seeing a jellyfish-like formation of drones over Iran. CNN says intelligence officials are investigating whether it reflects a previously unknown capability or a misinterpretation.

Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies

Report in Lebanon

Report in Lebanon: Negotiations with Israel to include discussion on Ron Arad’s remains

Lebanese channel Al-Jadeed reported that, as part of the direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, discussions are expected to be held on exchanging Ron Arad’s remains for Lebanese prisoners.

Report in Lebanon: Negotiations with Israel to include discussion on Ron Arad’s remains

Iran and Oman reaffirm sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman announced plans to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz while reaffirming their sovereignty over the key waterway.

Iran and Oman reaffirm sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Iran Researcher:

Iran Researcher: 'Trump is simply insane'

Binyamin Sabti, a researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, criticized the U.S. administration and Donald Trump, warning against the strengthening of the Iranian regime and oil revenues.

Iran Researcher: 'Trump is simply insane'

Protest convoys reveal schism in haredi community

As hundreds of vehicles prepare for a nationwide protest, cooperation between major Hasidic groups and the Jerusalemite Faction has exposed the fault lines against Shas and Degel HaTorah.

Protest convoys reveal schism in haredi community

After 3 days of silence:

IDF strikes terror cell, breaking three days of silence in southern Lebanon

IDF acts to eliminate 'immediate threat' after armed terrorists were identified operating near Israeli troops.

IDF strikes terror cell, breaking three days of silence in southern Lebanon

Ben-Gvir unfiltered in the Arutz Sheva studio

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir takes on a rapid round of questions from Arutz Sheva with immediate and unfiltered answers on topics like the elections, the Gaza flotilla, and the death penalty law.

Ben-Gvir unfiltered in the Arutz Sheva studio

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin highlights regional ties, Iran’s threats, and Israel’s defensive strategy during Jerusalem summit address.

IDF Spokesman: Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

No arrests of deserters on election day

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee said, following discussions with the Attorney General and the police commissioner, that on Election Day there will be no enforcement operations against deserters.

No arrests of deserters on election day

Illegal resident molests teenager in south Tel Aviv

Police said they have completed their investigation of an illegal resident who attacked and molested a 16-year-old in south Tel Aviv.

Illegal resident molests teenager in south Tel Aviv

Mark Levin slams Hezbollah talks as ‘an abomination’

The conservative commentator denounced reported Hezbollah negotiations, warning they undermine Israel’s security and strengthen Iran’s influence.

Mark Levin slams Hezbollah talks as ‘an abomination’

Report: Israel to unveil limited withdrawal proposal during Lebanon talks

Israel is expected to propose a limited IDF withdrawal from part of southern Lebanon during US-mediated talks opening in Washington.

Report: Israel to unveil limited withdrawal proposal during Lebanon talks

Hamas confirms:

Hamas confirms: 'Journalists' killed in Gaza were really terrorists

Recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad disclosures have identified several slain “journalists" as members of their military wings while CPJ revises records.

Hamas confirms: 'Journalists' killed in Gaza were really terrorists

Suspicions grow surrounding Eilat infiltration attempt

After reports that the vessel that entered the Eilat Bay was apparently unmanned, Israeli military correspondents have begun questioning the IDF's handling of the incident.

Suspicions grow surrounding Eilat infiltration attempt

Houthi threat gets closer to Eilat

Israel is monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan as officials assess potential threats to Eilat, while stressing there is no concrete intelligence of an attack.

Houthi threat gets closer to Eilat

Ashkelon hacker secretly extradited to USA

Israeli-American citizen Michael Kadar, 27, who previously served 7 years in prison in Israel for thousands of false threats, was brought before a federal court in Orlando.

Ashkelon hacker secretly extradited to USA

Two more arrested in plot targeting Trump's White House UFC extravaganza

Federal agents arrest two additional suspects in Washington and Missouri, bringing the total to seven charged in a thwarted plot against a White House UFC event.

Two more arrested in plot targeting Trump's White House UFC extravaganza

Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Michael Moshe Mizrahi,who was wounded in the shooting attack in Montreal, pronounced dead after hours in which doctors fought to save his life.

Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Over Nakba exhibit

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits over Nakba exhibit

The sole Jewish board member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has resigned over an upcoming exhibit on the Nakba.

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits over Nakba exhibit

Supreme Court upholds conviction in 1979 Etan Patz murder

Supreme Court reinstates Pedro Hernandez's conviction for the 1979 murder of Etan Patz, ruling that a lower court overstepped by tossing out the verdict.

Supreme Court upholds conviction in 1979 Etan Patz murder

US-mediated:

US-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks to feature dual military and political tracks

The US will host a new round of political and military talks between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, aiming to secure a comprehensive peace agreement.

US-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks to feature dual military and political tracks

'No genocide enablers'

'We don't serve genocide enablers': Brooklyn cafe cancels Jewish lawmaker’s order

Brooklyn coffee shop facing allegations of antisemitism and civil rights violations after refusing service and refunding the order of Rep. Dan Goldman.

'We don't serve genocide enablers': Brooklyn cafe cancels Jewish lawmaker’s order

Bennett sparks outrage:

Bennett sparks outrage: Outposts will be evacuated, Areas A and B not part of Israel

"Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett clarifies that Area C must become part of Israel, while Areas A and B will form a Palestinian autonomy.

Bennett sparks outrage: Outposts will be evacuated, Areas A and B not part of Israel

'A status quo for immorality'

'A status quo for immorality': Mamdani defends calling AIPAC 'monsters'

New York Mayor rejects accusations of antisemitism from Jewish leaders, defends his recent verbal attacks on AIPAC.

'A status quo for immorality': Mamdani defends calling AIPAC 'monsters'

Security probe:

Security probe: Was mystery vessel testing Israel's defenses?

Security officials believe the vessel that entered the Gulf of Eilat may have been an unmanned probe sent to test Israel's response ahead of a future attack.

Security probe: Was mystery vessel testing Israel's defenses?

Minister Eliyahu slams Trump: 'A diplomatic disgrace'

“The US is racing toward a terrible mistake. Making peace with an absolutely evil regime is a diplomatic disgrace," Minister Eliyahu claimed.

Minister Eliyahu slams Trump: 'A diplomatic disgrace'

Beitar Illit

Game turns serious: Child finds himself stuck in concrete bin in Beitar Illit

Firefighters rescued a child who became trapped inside a concrete trash bin while playing in Beitar Illit, freeing him safely without injury.

Game turns serious: Child finds himself stuck in concrete bin in Beitar Illit

Vance:

Vance: We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Vice President JD Vance said the US will verify Iran's compliance rather than trust its promises, despite describing the first round of talks as productive.

Vance: We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Trump:

Trump: Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

President Trump said Iran has agreed to resume nuclear inspections, though Tehran insisted no new commitments on its nuclear program have yet been made.

Trump: Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

2 killed in shooting in Jewish neighborhood of Montreal

A police officer and a Jewish civilian were murdered in a shooting the heavily Jewish Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal.

2 killed in shooting in Jewish neighborhood of Montreal

Over 240 firearms seized:

Over 240 firearms seized: IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

The IDF said troops seized more than 240 firearms in 2026, uncovering weapons and manufacturing equipment hidden in civilian areas across Judea and Samaria.

Over 240 firearms seized: IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

Watch:

Watch: Dangerous attempt to outrun cops ends in arrest

ATV rider attempts to flee police officers, blowing through a red light and nearly causing an accident.

Watch: Dangerous attempt to outrun cops ends in arrest

'October 7 on steroids'

'October 7 on steroids:' Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Officers serving along the Gaza border claim there has been a significant change in the way open-fire regulations are being implemented.

'October 7 on steroids:' Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Massachusetts school apologizes for Holocaust lesson

A Massachusetts middle school apologized after Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, and Lebanese students said a mandatory Holocaust lesson left them feeling 'excluded and unsafe.'

Massachusetts school apologizes for Holocaust lesson

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

The Prime Minister clarified that the directive to the IDF has not changed: full freedom of action against any threat to the forces or residents of northern Israel.

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

ISA issues rare warning for Eilat

ISA chief David Zini has ordered high alert for an attack on Eilat - an assessment questioned by other senior defense officials.

ISA issues rare warning for Eilat

Israelis Yoav, Elad, and David killed in Maryland plane crash

Yoav Bomrind, Elad Naidik, and David Rabinovich were killed when the Piper PA-28 aircraft they were on went down over Bowie, Maryland.

Israelis Yoav, Elad, and David killed in Maryland plane crash

Netanyahu calls primaries in Likud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to hold primaries in Likud, assuming he can receive between 8 and 10 reserve slots on the party’s list for the Knesset.

Netanyahu calls primaries in Likud