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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

Health Ministry

Health Ministry: Development in investigation into poisoned baby food

The Health Ministry provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the contamination of “Prinok" brand baby food purees sold at two supermarkets in Jerusalem.

Health Ministry: Development in investigation into poisoned baby food

Huckabee adviser David Milstein engaged to Miriam Feiglin

Senior Advisor to Ambassador Mike Huckabee at US Embassy in Jerusalem announces his engagement to Miriam Feiglin.

Huckabee adviser David Milstein engaged to Miriam Feiglin

'We lost an outstanding officer'

We lost an outstanding officer: Dor replaced injured battalion commander, fell in battle

Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon was killed in southern Lebanon two months after taking command of Battalion 52.

We lost an outstanding officer: Dor replaced injured battalion commander, fell in battle

JD Vance sparks anger with attacks on Israel

Members of Congress and academics expressed outrage over JD Vance’s criticism of Israel in a statement he delivered at the White House

JD Vance sparks anger with attacks on Israel

4 soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon

Battalion commander LTC Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, 32, and 3 other soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.

4 soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon

Dov Hikind attacks Trump:

Dov Hikind attacks Trump: 'I am highly frustrated and disappointed'

Americans Against Antisemitism founder Dov Hikind criticizes Iran agreement and Vice President JD Vance, while urging supporters of Israel to remain measured in their response to Trump.

Dov Hikind attacks Trump: 'I am highly frustrated and disappointed'

US pledges: No sanctions will be imposed against settlers

The Regavim movement filed a petition against sanctions imposed on it by the Biden administration.

US pledges: No sanctions will be imposed against settlers

US Consulate shooting

19-year-old arrested at Toronto airport over US Consulate shooting

Toronto police arrest 19-year-old at Pearson Airport for the March 10 US Consulate shooting, which is tied to a wider gun-for-hire plot.

19-year-old arrested at Toronto airport over US Consulate shooting

Vance cancels Switzerland trip for US-Iran negotiations

Vice President JD Vance cancels his flight to Switzerland, citing logistics surrounding planned diplomacy with Iran.

Vance cancels Switzerland trip for US-Iran negotiations

Florida man indicted for plotting mass shooting at South Florida AIPAC office

27-year-old Gainesville resident faces life in prison after being indicted on federal hate crime charges for plotting a mass shooting at a Florida AIPAC office.

Florida man indicted for plotting mass shooting at South Florida AIPAC office

US sanctions Hezbollah finance network spanning four nations

The US sanctions Lebanese political figures Sleiman Frangieh and Mahmud Qamati for hindering peace efforts and fueling a Hezbollah financing network.

US sanctions Hezbollah finance network spanning four nations

'Vague nuclear commitments'

AIPAC condemns Trump's Iran deal over 'vague nuclear commitments'

AIPAC issues a sharp critique of the new US-Iran memorandum, calling its nuclear terms "vague" and urging Congress to enforce strict military dismantlement.

AIPAC condemns Trump's Iran deal over 'vague nuclear commitments'

Over misconduct

ICC schedules July 24 vote to remove chief prosecutor over misconduct

The ICC schedules a July 24 vote on whether to remove suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an inquiry that found he committed serious misconduct.

ICC schedules July 24 vote to remove chief prosecutor over misconduct

Amb. Leiter:

Ambassador Leiter affirms commitment to Lebanon truce but vows to thwart threats

Israel's Ambassador to the US states that Israel remains committed to the Lebanon ceasefire but will respond to attacks, following a conditional pledge from Lebanon's parliament speaker.

Ambassador Leiter affirms commitment to Lebanon truce but vows to thwart threats

Suspected infiltration along northern border

Forces supported by a helicopter and advanced surveillance assets are deployed following the detection of several suspects across the border fence in Lebanon.

Suspected infiltration along northern border

'Securing our future'

'Securing our future': Netanyahu plants roots at new Gush Etzion neighborhood

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara participate in unveiling the new "Promenade" neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz, celebrating a monumental community expansion in Gush Etzion.

'Securing our future': Netanyahu plants roots at new Gush Etzion neighborhood

Witkoff tells Congress:

Witkoff tells Congress Iran will invite IAEA to inspect nuclear sites

According to an AP report, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff briefed US lawmakers that Iran will invite IAEA and American inspectors to audit its nuclear sites.

Witkoff tells Congress Iran will invite IAEA to inspect nuclear sites

Report: Brother of Gaza militia leader killed in Hamas ambush

Brother of Abu Shabab militia leader Ghassan al-Dheini killed in Gaza, with conflicting reports on cause of death.

Report: Brother of Gaza militia leader killed in Hamas ambush

Netanyahu surprised by 38-year-old video

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Katamon, Jerusalem, shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a decades-old video showing Netanyahu with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Netanyahu surprised by 38-year-old video

Trump says he expects 'complete ceasefire' with Hezbollah

In a series of social media posts, US President Donald Trump claims America is 'committed to peace,' accuses 'fools' who think he hasn't been tough enough on Iran of being 'either jealous, bad people, or stupid.'

Trump says he expects 'complete ceasefire' with Hezbollah

Captivity survivor reveals the abuse he suffered

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, captivity survivor Guy Gilboa-Dalal shared his painful experiences from captivity in Gaza.

Captivity survivor reveals the abuse he suffered

Trump says he'll probably support Netanyahu in November elections

In interview with Israel's Kan News, US President Donald Trump says he is likely to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, stressing the two have a good relationship.

Trump says he'll probably support Netanyahu in November elections

Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved deal despite disagreements

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he agreed to deal with US after being promised 'resistance front' would be preserved.

Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved deal despite disagreements

US announces: Naval blockade on Iran has been lifted

In an official statement, the U.S. military said that, in accordance with President Trump’s directive, enforcement operations of the naval blockade around Iranian ports have been halted.

US announces: Naval blockade on Iran has been lifted

Report: Ancient Damascus Jewish cemetery set aflame

In second incident in a month, vandals set fire to ancient Jewish cemetery in Damascus, Syria.

Report: Ancient Damascus Jewish cemetery set aflame

Captivity survivor Ram Braslavski's religious announcement

Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski shares decision to switch from wearing a small kippah to wearing a large one, says he is doing it 'for Judaism and the Torah.'

Captivity survivor Ram Braslavski's religious announcement

Activist's ban from Temple Mount shortened

Temple Mount activist Tom Nisani’s ban shortened by three months following policy change.

Activist's ban from Temple Mount shortened

Vance's message to critics in Israel

US Vice President advises Israeli critics on how he thinks they should treat President Trump in the wake of the Iran deal.

Vance's message to critics in Israel

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

US Vice President defends MOU with Iran, criticizes opponents of the agreement in Israel, and calls on Israel “not to go wild" in southern Lebanon.

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

Israel sues convicted terrorists for 1984 kidnapping and murder

IDF soldier Moshe Tamam was kidnapped and murdered by PFLP terrorists in 1984. Now, Israel seeks to recoup payments paid to bereaved family - by making the terrorists pay.

Israel sues convicted terrorists for 1984 kidnapping and murder

Attorney Itzhak Lax appointed chairman of “Ofek Israeli"

Attorney Itzhak Lax has been appointed by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Agency, and the Zionist Organization to serve as chairman of “Ofek Israeli."

Attorney Itzhak Lax appointed chairman of “Ofek Israeli"

Haredi protest returns to Beit Lid

Thousands of students and alumni from Be'er Hatalmud Yeshiva expected to arrive at detention facility to protest arrest of Sephardic yeshiva student.

Haredi protest returns to Beit Lid

Netanyahu: We will not leave southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends 'Bible Trail' inauguration, promising that Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon security zone so long as security needs require it.

Netanyahu: We will not leave southern Lebanon

Amb. Leiter

Amb. Leiter: 'If Iran has ballstic missiles they'll attack their neighbors'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter comments on the MOU between the US and Iran, says Israel has faith in President Trump's vision for the Middile East.

Amb. Leiter: 'If Iran has ballstic missiles they'll attack their neighbors'

The bar mitzvah that moved everyone

Two-and-a-half years after his parents were murdered in the October 7 massacre at Nova, Eliav Abdush celebrates his bar mitzvah, surrounded by friends and family.

The bar mitzvah that moved everyone

Indictment: The smugglers who endangered IDF soldiers in Gaza

A serious indictment was filed against two Bedouin men who smuggled drugs and cigarettes into Gaza using drones, some of whose parts were stolen from the IDF.

Indictment: The smugglers who endangered IDF soldiers in Gaza

High Court to Knesset

High Court to Knesset: Hold new election for State Comptroller

The High Court justices hearing petitions against the election of attorney Michael Rabilo recommended that the Knesset consider holding a repeat vote for the position of state comptroller.

High Court to Knesset: Hold new election for State Comptroller

One dead in car explosion in southern Israel

Man killed in Kiryat Gat car explosion; police investigating.

One dead in car explosion in southern Israel