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Wounded Soldiers To PM:

Wounded Soldiers To PM: 'Don't stab us in the back'

Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers wrote to the Prime Minister not to adopt a plan that would lead to ending the fighting without a decisive defeat of Hamas.

Wounded Soldiers To PM: 'Don't stab us in the back'

Gaza City:

Gaza City: Terrorist eliminated after firing mortars towards IDF soldiers

IDF troops strike over 140 terror targets, eliminate terrorists who attempted to harm forces, and destroy weapons storehouse.

Gaza City: Terrorist eliminated after firing mortars towards IDF soldiers

Givati Brigade spots IED trap with a drone

During a sweep of a multi-story terrorist structure, a booby-trapped explosive device was identified on the sixth floor by a UAV.

Givati Brigade spots IED trap with a drone

Chabad founder’s Sephardic ancestor honored in Portugal

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Chabad’s founding, Portugal holds tribute to Rabbi Baruch Portugali, ancestor of the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch.

Chabad founder’s Sephardic ancestor honored in Portugal

Netanyahu avoids promising sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Sources who attended a meeting with the Yesha Council said the prime minister refused to commit to a timetable for applying sovereignty.

Netanyahu avoids promising sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

'Gaps have been narrowed'

Netanyahu discusses plan to end war with Trump’s envoys: Gaps have been narrowed

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive at Netanyahu’s New York hotel for second round of talks. Israeli official: “There’s a positive atmosphere toward reaching an agreement.” Netanyahu-Trump meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. New York time on Monday.

Netanyahu discusses plan to end war with Trump’s envoys: Gaps have been narrowed

Hostage families to Trump:

Families of 48 hostages to Trump: Only you can end this ordeal

Families of 48 hostages held by Hamas thank President Trump for his UN remarks and urge him to finalize a deal to end the war and bring their loved ones home ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu.

Families of 48 hostages to Trump: Only you can end this ordeal

Two dead, church torched in Michigan shooting rampage

Gunman rams a truck into a Michigan church, opens fire during Sunday service, and sets it ablaze. Two killed, several injured, suspect shot dead by police. OU: We stand together with all Americans against hate.

Two dead, church torched in Michigan shooting rampage

Sirens in central Israel, Judea

Sirens in central Israel and the Judean Foothills, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens activated in central Israel and in communities in the Judean Foothills after the IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.

Sirens in central Israel and the Judean Foothills, missile from Yemen intercepted

At Rebbe’s gravesite

Council leaders at Rebbe’s gravesite: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.

Council leaders at Rebbe’s gravesite: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

UN sanctions on Iran 'long overdue,' says Prince Reza Pahlavi

Iran’s Crown Prince hails UN snapback sanctions on Iran as overdue, urging nations to designate the IRGC as a terror group and support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy.

UN sanctions on Iran 'long overdue,' says Prince Reza Pahlavi

Samaria:

IDF soldier killed in ramming attack in Samaria

An IDF soldier was severely wounded by gunfire from a passing vehicle at the Jit Junction near Kedumim. The IDF later announced that he had died. The terrorist was neutralized.

IDF soldier killed in ramming attack in Samaria

SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav killed in Samaria ramming attack

Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav, a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in a terrorist ramming attack at the Jit Junction.

SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav killed in Samaria ramming attack

Haredi Rabbi compares the government to the Inquisition

Rabbi Sternbuch broke into tears during the sermon and called the government's handling of the haredi conscription issue a decree of annihilation.

Haredi Rabbi compares the government to the Inquisition

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift'

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir praised Unit 9900 and the Intelligence Directorate for implementing reforms prioritizing early warnings, citing lessons from October 7.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift'

Jewish man assaulted in France over Shabbat

A 67-year-old man wearing a kippa was violently assaulted on Saturday, in Yerres (Essonne), while the attacker shouted, 'Dirty Jew, I’m going to kill you.'

Jewish man assaulted in France over Shabbat

Tucker Carlson:

Tucker Carlson: 'Netanyahu is damaging Trump, the USA, and the world'

The influential right-wing U.S. media figure is calling on President Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu and claiming that Netanyahu has been telling people he controls the US President.

Tucker Carlson: 'Netanyahu is damaging Trump, the USA, and the world'

Eric Adams withdraws from NYC Mayoral race

Adams exits crowded mayoral field as Democrats and Republicans seek unified strategy to stop frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from taking control of City Hall.

Eric Adams withdraws from NYC Mayoral race

Terrorist who led massacre in roadside shelter eliminated

Hasan Hussein commanded the brutal massacre carried out in the bomb shelter on Route 232 in Re’im during Hamas’ brutal October 7th massacre.

Terrorist who led massacre in roadside shelter eliminated

Netanyahu on Fox News:

Netanyahu on Fox News: Israel working with US on plan to end Gaza war

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel is working with President Trump’s team to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and free Israeli hostages.

Netanyahu on Fox News: Israel working with US on plan to end Gaza war

Watch:

Watch: IDF spots and kills terrorist planting IED near APC

Today (Sunday), Israeli forces identified a terrorist who tried to plant an IED near a Namer APC. He was targeted and killed on the spot.

Watch: IDF spots and kills terrorist planting IED near APC

VP Vance:

VP Vance: 'Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be controlled by people who live there'

Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.

VP Vance: 'Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be controlled by people who live there'

Olive harvest

Security forces prepare for increased Arab riots during olive harvest

At a special Knesset session, lawmakers and security officials warned the olive harvest in Judea and Samaria is exploited for provocations and violence; IDF, police to boost presence.

Security forces prepare for increased Arab riots during olive harvest

Trump:

Trump: 'Real chance for greatness in the Middle East'

US President Donald Trump took to social media to hint at plans for improving the situation in the Middle East.

Trump: 'Real chance for greatness in the Middle East'

Four protesters indicted for 'ring of fire' near PM's residence

Indictments were filed against left-wing activists for arson and intentional damage during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem.

Four protesters indicted for 'ring of fire' near PM's residence

Ignoring deadly attack

EU condemns Israeli closure of Allenby Crossing, completely ignoring deadly attack

EU criticizes Israel for closing border crossing after deadly terror attack; Israel slams statement as biased, stressing aid continues and security must come first.

EU condemns Israeli closure of Allenby Crossing, completely ignoring deadly attack

Qatar-Gate

Qatar-Gate | Police return journalist's phones 6 months after they were seized

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein had his phones returned six months after police seized them in the “Qatar-Gate” probe. Klein quipped online: “Keep, sell, or toss?”

Qatar-Gate | Police return journalist's phones 6 months after they were seized

New Florida bill: 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act'

State Representative Chase Tramont introduced a historic bill in Florida, 'We start with recognition of Judea and Samaria and move on to sovereignty.' Yossi Dagan responded, 'The law is historical justice - sovereignty is victory.'

New Florida bill: 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act'

San Marino becomes latest state to recognize 'Palestine'

Tiny country follows larger nations in recognizing 'Palestine' at the UN General Assembly.

San Marino becomes latest state to recognize 'Palestine'

Report:

Extended reserve duty puts major strain on soldiers’ spouses and children

Central Bureau of Statistics report shows that half of reservists’ spouses reported harm to their marriage, a third considered separation, and over half saw a negative impact on their children’s mental health.

Extended reserve duty puts major strain on soldiers’ spouses and children

Haifa court convicts nurse in death of 17-year-old Lital Melnik

Edward Kachura was convicted of causing death by negligence and engaging in a forbidden relationship after 17-year-old Lital Melnik died in a sand-filled pit, but acquitted of murder due to reasonable doubt.

Haifa court convicts nurse in death of 17-year-old Lital Melnik

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading

The National Security Committee met this morning to discuss the bill imposing the death penalty for terrorists. The Coordinator of Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, came to the debate and expressed opposition to the law's promotion now.

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading

Rehovot:

Rehovot: 75-year-old falls to his death while building a sukkah

A 75-year-old man was killed after falling from the balcony of his home while building a sukkah. Medical teams pronounced him dead at the scene.

Rehovot: 75-year-old falls to his death while building a sukkah

Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson: 'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.

Mike Johnson: 'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

Guardian of the Walls in Lod:

Lod terrorists sentenced to prison for stone-throwing attack that killed Yigal Yehoshua

Lod terrorists sentenced to prison of up to 14 years for stone-throwing attack that killed Yigal Yehoshua, after court ruled that they acted out of nationalist motives and in an act of terrorism.

Lod terrorists sentenced to prison for stone-throwing attack that killed Yigal Yehoshua

Danger or justice?

Fierce arguments as Knesset debates bill on death penalty for terrorists

The National Security Committee convened this morning to discuss the proposed death penalty law for terrorists. The Coordinator for Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, attended the session and expressed opposition to passing the law at this time.

Fierce arguments as Knesset debates bill on death penalty for terrorists

Watch

Watch: Terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles eliminated in Gaza City

Golani Brigade forces identified five terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles at the building they were in. An IAF aircraft quickly eliminated the terrorists.

Watch: Terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles eliminated in Gaza City

Hostage's aunt:

Hostage Inbar Heyman's aunt: 'Being cautiously optimistic'

Chana Cohen, aunt of Inbar Hyman, murdered in Hamas captivity, shared her difficult feelings on PM's speech and Trump's plan, 'Netanyahu did not even mention their names at the UN.'

Hostage Inbar Heyman's aunt: 'Being cautiously optimistic'

Tzuba hotel attacker

Tzuba hotel attacker: 'I stabbed them because they are Jews'

A prosecutor's statement was filed this morning against the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack at the hotel in Kibbutz Tsuba. One of his victims was seriously injured and the other moderately injured. During his interrogation, he admitted that he stabbed them "because they were Jews."

Tzuba hotel attacker: 'I stabbed them because they are Jews'