Huckabee: Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation
US Ambassador to Israel issues harsh attack on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his meeting with participants in the Gaza Flotilla. "Despicable actions, universal condemnation in Israel."
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In front of his son:
Man stabbed to death in front of his son in Bnei Brak synagogue
An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.
'Knowingly harmed Israel'
Ben-Gvir confronts flotilla activists, sparks international incident
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.
PM, Katz on eastern border
PM, Katz on eastern border: “Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"
Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"
Knesset committee approves bill for families of the missing
The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.
IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"
The IDF clarifies that the soldier was not tried for wearing a Messiah patch, but for a disciplinary offense.
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: 'IDF is on the highest level of alert'
Chief Staff Eyal Zamir, holds discussion with all division commanders. 'In every arena, we are removing threats and acting first and foremost to deepen the damage to the enemy and safeguard the security of our civilians and soldiers.'
The Gordon-Bennett's Aliyah Story
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
Trump:
Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do
President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.
Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
Motive under investigation
Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin
Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.
Watch:
Watch: Undercover forces raid cafe to arrest terror suspect
Undercover officers covertly entered a Qalqilya cafe and arrested a man suspected of terrorist activity and of being officially affiliated with the Tanzim terrorist organization.
Family and friends mourn Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir
Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.
IDF takes out Hamas weapons storage facility
Hamas weapons storage facility in central Gaza, intended for use against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, is destroyed.
Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan
Distrust between Iran and Pakistan making negotiations on ceasefire with US increasingly difficult to coordinate, Saudi report says.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading
Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.
Smart Shooter to supply drone-intercept systems
The defense-tech company will supply the Defense Ministry with SMASH HOPPER systems to intercept ground and aerial threats, including drones.
Kiryat Shmona:
Kiryat Shmona: Children panic as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony
Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.
Supreme Court upholds NGO security screening framework
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
Demand filed to release haredi deserters for the holiday
Haredi leaders insist that Yeshiva students arrested for failing to report for duty in the IDF be allowed to go home for the holiday of Shavuot.
ILTV announces new ownership
New York tech entrepreneur and businessman Reuven Moskowitz and ILTV CEO Tom Zadok purchase ILTV network from businessmen Simon Falic and David Herzog.
Haredi rabbi issues rare Temple Mount ruling
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz, senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, gives comprehensive lecture on Jewish law and the Temple Mount.
Cave of the Patriarchs:
Cave of the Patriarchs: Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition
The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.
Haredi MK accuses minister of trying to remove haredim from Jerusalem
MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'
Jerusalem mayor fights to bring overseas buyers to the capital
Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.
Danger on the streets
Danger on the streets | MK Asher: 'Human life is at stake, there's no enforcement'
MK Yaakov Asher warns failure to enforce laws on electric bicycle and scooter use risks human lives, points to lack of coordination between government ministries.
San Diego mosque attack
San Diego mosque shooters livestreamed massacre, left 75-page manifesto
San Diego attackers Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez livestreamed their mosque raid, in which three people were killed, and left a Nazi manifesto.
Report:
Report: Israel and the US planned to place Ahmadinejad in power in Iran
The New York Times reports of a secret US-Israeli plot to install former anti-Israel Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader.
US intelligence finds 10 new mines in Strait of Hormuz
US intel has detected at least 10 Iranian mines in Hormuz, according to CBS News.
Victory for Trump
Victory for Trump: Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky primary
Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein defeats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Massie frequently clashed with Trump.
US Senate votes to advance resolution restricting Trump's actions in Iran
Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.
'A PR stunt'
'Nothing more than a PR stunt': Navy concludes interception of latest Gaza flotilla
The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.
"We should stop all aid"
Tucker Carlson to Israeli channel: Netanyahu leading Israel toward destruction
In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 News, Tucker Carlson slams Netanyahu, calls for an end to US aid, and denies Israel is a democracy.
Ishay Ribo's song that strengthened Romi in captivity
Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.
Armed Bedouins wielding clubs attempted to steal ammunition from IDF firing range
Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.
Gaza-bound Flotilla:
US sanctions flotilla organizers over alleged Hamas-linked ties
The US sanctioned four individuals linked to a Gaza aid flotilla, citing alleged ties to Hamas and efforts to disrupt terrorist financing.
Southern Command chief:
Southern Command chief reduces sentence of Nahal soldier disciplined over uniform patch
Commanders of Nahal Brigade and 162nd Division recommend ten-day reduction of sentence for soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform.
Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon
The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.
Historic
Historic: “Samaria-Taybeh" railway station officially inaugurated in presence of PM
The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.
Security cameras:
Security cameras show Navy took control of flotilla, played Israel's Eurovision song
Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.
