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'Endangering IDF soldiers'

Military correspondents contradict Defense Minister Katz

After Katz claimed there are no restrictions on IDF operations in Lebanon, military correspondents presented a starkly different picture: 'The rules of engagement in Lebanon are putting IDF forces at risk.'

Military correspondents contradict Defense Minister Katz

60+ Modern Orthodox community for English-speaking retirees in Jerusalem

A new 60+ Modern Orthodox community is planned for Jerusalem’s Beit HaKerem neighborhood, designed for English-speaking retirees with a community-first approach. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, community spaces, and access to the city’s light rail. Organizers will hold a webinar on Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 AM EST.

60+ Modern Orthodox community for English-speaking retirees in Jerusalem

Tel Aviv University tops Israeli university rankings

Tel Aviv University ranked first among Israel’s universities in the QS rankings for 2027., and 29th worldwide in the faculty citations index.

Tel Aviv University tops Israeli university rankings

Bereaved father responds to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: This is Torah?

Bereaved father Hagay Lober publishes a sharply worded response to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, who claimed that the change in President Trump's attitude toward Israel is the result of the arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Bereaved father responds to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: This is Torah?

Israir’s first A330 aircraft lands in Israel

Israir’s first A330 aircraft landed at Ben Gurion Airport, as part of preparations to launch the direct route to New York in early August.

Israir’s first A330 aircraft lands in Israel

Keep fighting with full determination

Battalion 52 Deputy Commander to his soldiers: We'll keep fighting with full determination

Following the deaths of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon and three tank crew members, the deputy commander of Battalion 52 sent a letter to the battalion's soldiers and their families, stressing that despite the immense grief, the battalion will continue to carry out its mission.

Battalion 52 Deputy Commander to his soldiers: We'll keep fighting with full determination

Ministry of Health:

Ministry of Health: Another suspected case of Ebola in Israel

Health Ministry announces that another person is suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and developing symptoms including fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Ministry of Health: Another suspected case of Ebola in Israel

Two Israelis killed in car crash in Los Angeles

Two Israelis, both around 40 years old, were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of Los Angeles. Local emergency crews who responded to the scene pronounced them dead.

Two Israelis killed in car crash in Los Angeles

20-year-old man suspected of stealing dozens of identities using AI agents

Nikki Sokolov, 20, from Tzur Yitzhak, was arrested on suspicion of using AI agents to impersonate dozens of citizens, open bank accounts, and obtain funds and credit cards in their names.

20-year-old man suspected of stealing dozens of identities using AI agents

46 haredi draft dodgers were held in custody on Shabbat

Haredi journalists report an increase in the number of arrests following tougher enforcement against those who failed to report to draft offices.

46 haredi draft dodgers were held in custody on Shabbat

Toronto:

Iran paid suspects to shoot at synagogues and document the attacks

International, sophisticated network recruits local youths using encrypted messages in order to carry out shooting attacks against Jewish institutions and the US consulate.

Iran paid suspects to shoot at synagogues and document the attacks

Antisemitism:

Antisemitism: Jewish father and his children attacked in Berlin

An Arab man was arrested on Saturday after hurling curses and threats at a Jewish man wearing a kippah, who was peacefully walking with his two young children in central Berlin.

Antisemitism: Jewish father and his children attacked in Berlin

Suspected murder in Ashdod:

Suspected murder in Ashdod: Woman found dead; husband arrested

Police forces and forensic investigators launch investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found in her home in Ashdod. Her husband was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident.

Suspected murder in Ashdod: Woman found dead; husband arrested

America presses Israel to tighten rules of engagement in Lebanon

Airstrikes that had previously been approved at the field level now require approval from the Chief of Staff, and even from politicians.

America presses Israel to tighten rules of engagement in Lebanon

Cave of the Patriarchs linked to Spanish royalty

Signs of chiseling were documented in the Cave of the Patriarchs, but one unusual mark led to research connecting Hebron, the royal house of León, and remains attributed to Abraham the Patriarch.

Cave of the Patriarchs linked to Spanish royalty

Fallen soldier's last message

The parents of Nave Habshoosh shared his last message before he was killed in action in Lebanon.

Fallen soldier's last message

Father of fallen Soldier:

Father of fallen Soldier Staff sergeant Nave Habshoosh: 'Everyone loved him'

Father of Nave Habshoosh, killed in Lebanon tank disaster, eulogizes his son: 'He was an angel walking among us'

Father of fallen Soldier Staff sergeant Nave Habshoosh: 'Everyone loved him'

Report:

Report: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Britain's Keir Starmer reportedly faces an imminent resignation deadline after a crucial election victory positioned rival Andy Burnham to launch a leadership bid.

Report: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

'The stain is on you'

'The stain is on you': Danon clashes with UN officials

Israeli Ambassador to the UN engages in a heated shouting match with UN officials, demanding resignations over Israel's inclusion on a sexual violence blacklist.

'The stain is on you': Danon clashes with UN officials

Vance arrives in Switzerland for high-stakes negotiations with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance arrives at a Swiss ski resort to launch 60 days of direct nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to exchange asset relief for UN site audits.

Vance arrives in Switzerland for high-stakes negotiations with Iran

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist

IDF eliminates a Hamas terrorist who posed a threat and served as an Al Jazeera photojournalist.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist

Yoav, Liav, and Nir fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein, Staff Sergeant Liav Kababia, and Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari named among soldiers who fell in battle with Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

Yoav, Liav, and Nir fell in southern Lebanon

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Trump spurned us due to arrest of yeshiva students

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blames US-Iran memorandum of understanding on arrests of haredi yeshiva students.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Trump spurned us due to arrest of yeshiva students

Investigation:

Investigation: Missile hit tank, created opening for explosive drone

The IDF estimates that Hezbollah combined anti-tank missile fire with an explosive drone that penetrated the tank and detonated inside, killing four IDF soldiers.

Investigation: Missile hit tank, created opening for explosive drone

Trump insists: Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free

US President Donald Trump reiterates promise that Strait of Hormuz will remain toll-free zone - unless the US decides to impose 'Guardian Angel' tax.

Trump insists: Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free

Jewish hero 'marked' by Iranian regime

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row,

Jewish hero 'marked' by Iranian regime

Girl saves family from burning apartment

Modi'in Illit family escapes burning apartment without injuries, thanks to quick-thinking daughter.

Girl saves family from burning apartment

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Hezbollah launched over 50 projectiles in a single night

IDF says Hezbollah terror group launched dozens of attacks on Israeli soldiers late Friday night and early Saturday. 'Hezbollah attacks constitute repeated and ongoing violations of the ceasefire.'

IDF reveals: Hezbollah launched over 50 projectiles in a single night

Misconduct scandal

UK legal regulator suspends ICC prosecutor Khan over misconduct scandal

Britain's Bar Standards Board has issued an immediate interim suspension against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan following an inquiry into misconduct claims.

UK legal regulator suspends ICC prosecutor Khan over misconduct scandal

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for Iran talks delayed by Tehran's last-minute freeze

US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly headed to Switzerland for nuclear talks, which Iran delayed over Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Unclear if Vance will join.

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for Iran talks delayed by Tehran's last-minute freeze

In call with Lebanese Pres.

Rubio urges Hezbollah disarmament in phone call with Lebanese President

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speak ahead of upcoming Washington peace talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Rubio urges Hezbollah disarmament in phone call with Lebanese President

'The north owes you'

Former Northern Command chief bids farewell to Dor Ben Simhon: The north owes you

The former Head of Northern Command pays tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Dor Ben Simhon who fell in Lebanon, praising his devotion, leadership, and contribution to the security of the north.

Former Northern Command chief bids farewell to Dor Ben Simhon: The north owes you

'He's a warrior Prime Minister'

'He's a warrior Prime Minister': Trump praises Netanyahu despite recent Iran friction

President Trump praises Netanyahu, urges Iran to negotiate a long-term agreement during the 60-day window established by the new accord.

'He's a warrior Prime Minister': Trump praises Netanyahu despite recent Iran friction

Suspected Ebola case

Suspected Ebola case isolated in Israel following return from DR Congo

Ministry of Health isolates a patient at Rambam Hospital under suspicion of Ebola after they returned from the DRC with a fever and headache.

Suspected Ebola case isolated in Israel following return from DR Congo

'Peace means no Hezbollah'

Israeli envoy affirms Lebanon ceasefire, says peace requires eliminating Hezbollah

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter reaffirms Israel's commitment to the Lebanon ceasefire, adding that true regional peace requires the complete elimination of Hezbollah.

Israeli envoy affirms Lebanon ceasefire, says peace requires eliminating Hezbollah

Report:

Report: US intelligence warns Netanyahu may sabotage Trump’s Iran deal

The Washington Post reports that US intelligence officials warn that Prime Minister Netanyahu is poised to derail President Trump's Iran peace accord to ensure his own political survival.

Report: US intelligence warns Netanyahu may sabotage Trump’s Iran deal

Mort Klein on Newsmax:

Mort Klein on Newsmax: Trump is saving the Islamic Nazi regime

ZOA President Mort Klein expresses his criticism of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding on Newsmax and says: "Iran was on the verge of collapse"

Mort Klein on Newsmax: Trump is saving the Islamic Nazi regime

'Better to enemies than allies':

'Better to enemies than allies': Italy infuriated after Trump insults Meloni

Italy's foreign minister canceled a planned US visit after Meloni accused Trump of fabricating remarks and treating allies more harshly than the West's enemies.

'Better to enemies than allies': Italy infuriated after Trump insults Meloni

A miracle:

A miracle: Singer Yonatan Razel discharged from hospital

Singer Yonatan Razel has been released from Shaare Zedek Medical Center after being hospitalized following a stroke. His family thanked G-d for 'the revealed miracles' and expressed gratitude to Israel for all their prayers and concern.

A miracle: Singer Yonatan Razel discharged from hospital

Southern Lebanon tragedy:

Southern Lebanon tragedy: Naveh fell so that we could continue living in this land

Haim, the father of Naveh Habshush, who fell in battle in Lebanon along with three other soldiers, published a post calling on his followers to continue living their lives in his son's honor.

Southern Lebanon tragedy: Naveh fell so that we could continue living in this land