Finance Minister steps in to help haredi yeshivas
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich working to cancel directive stripping yeshivas' donors of tax benefits, urges haredi parties to support legislation.
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Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals
Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.
Poll
Poll: Americans oppose Trump’s 'cage fight' celebration
A new poll shows that most Americans oppose President Trump’s plan to hold mixed martial arts fights at the White House as part of his 80th birthday celebrations.
Israel's unusual accusation against Lebanese Army commander
Israel accusing Lebanese Army chief General Rudolf Haikal of cooperating with Hezbollah, preventing implementation of Lebanese government decisions.
Hesder Yeshiva leaders
Hesder Yeshiva leaders: We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers
Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.
Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal
President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.
Huckabee to Christian leaders:
Huckabee to Christian leaders: We stand with Israel because of G-d’s promise, not politics
Ambassador Mike Huckabee tells Christian leaders support for Israel is rooted in God's promise to Abraham, rejects claims of anti-Christian hostility.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air
IDF troops uncovered weapons and targeted Hezbollah operatives after a drone detected terrorists inside a tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge.
Haredi protesters paralyze trains and roads
Haredi protesters blocked the railway tracks near Tel Aviv’s HaHagana station and major traffic routes in central Israel.
IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River
The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.
Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza
Explosive device detonates during operation in Jenin, lightly injuring an NCO and severely injuring officer, who had previously been severely wounded in a Gaza anti-tank missile strike.
Drones directed the forces
Watch: Illegal infiltrators caught in the Galilee with help from UAVs
Border Police community-defense unit officers raided an agricultural area near Ein HaMifratz following intelligence information about the employment of illegal residents.
Seinfeld’s response leaves anti-Israel troll speechless
The outspoken pro-Israel comedian laughed off a troll’s request for a 'Free Palestine' message with a brief and pointed response.
Gov. approves NIS 4 billion development plan for north
Government unanimously approves proposal for a regional development plan for the Northern District for the years 2026-2030, totaling approximately NIS 4 billion.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'We'll bring entire Bnei Menashe community to Israel'
The ‘Tavor’ absorption center was inaugurated in Nof Hagalil to serve olim from India's Bnei Menashe community.
‘We will be taking Kharg Island’: Trump issues dramatic warning
President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.
Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers
Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.
Teachers’ Union threatens strike over special ed integration
Israeli Teachers’ Union warns of potential strike if Education Ministry does not limit the number of mainstreamed special needs students per regular classroom.
Netanyahu in Nof Hagalil:
Netanyahu in Nof Hagalil: We took care of the south, we'll empower the north
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presents plan for development of northern Israel, emphasizing security, infrastructure, education, and economy, promising to return security to the area.
Goldknopf calls for haredi inclusion in Judea and Samaria
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to revise government plan for temporary sites in rural Judea and Samaria, prevent exclusion of haredim.
Crisis Grows:
Crisis Grows: 13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment
Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.
Iran denounces US ceasefire violations
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.
Indictment filed against Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich
Yonatan Urich indicted in 'Bild' affair despite lack of evidence, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demands he be banned from contacting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jerusalem Faction threatens to block main roads
Jerusalem Faction to block roads, hold mass demonstration, in central Israel.
Netanyahu pushes change to Likud list
The Prime Minister seeks to establish a new framework in which an organizing committee will set the list order up to the 32nd spot, and he would be able to place seven reserved slots among them.
Eisenkot's Jab To Bennett:
Eisenkot's Jab To Bennett: 'A party with six seats in power is undemocratic'
Gadi Eisenkot attempted to position himself as the leading candidate for Prime Minister by recounting what happened when Bennett last tried to rule without the largest party in his bloc.
Rabbi Lando in Chicago:
Rabbi Lando in Chicago: Israel is persecuting Torah students
Addressing a Chicago fundraiser, Rabbi Dov Lando said yeshiva students face persecution and growing economic hardship in Israel.
Lawmakers celebrate Jerusalem on Capitol Hill
The Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosted its annual Jerusalem Day celebration, attended by legislators from both sides of the aisle and faith leaders.
Rare prehistoric cave uncovered south of Haifa
Prehistoric cave dating back some 300,000 years 'a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence,' researchers from Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa say.
IDF destroys missile launcher hidden in bushes
IDF soldiers destroy anti-tank missile launcher concealed in bushes in Lebanon, eliminate over 35 terrorists.
'No agreement through force'
'No agreement through force': Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats
Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.
'Change medication'
'Change medication': Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim
UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.
IAEA board to Iran:
IAEA board approves resolution demanding access to Iranian nuclear facilities
UN’s nuclear monitoring agency approves American-supported resolution mandating that Tehran disclose its remaining stockpiles of enriched uranium and permit international oversight.
Vance:
Vance: Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner
US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges some strategic rifts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the US will prioritize its own interests.
Trump: Iran begged to stop
CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant, Trump says Iran begged to stop
The US launches massive strikes across Iran for the second night in a row, hitting defense sites and a major petrochemical plant.
Civil Administration rescues Israeli woman from Qalqilya market
Israeli woman rescued from a Qalqilya market after illegally entering Area A to shop. Police investigating.
Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran
Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.
Security Council fails to condemn Hezbollah for killing UNIFIL peacekeeper
Amb. Danon calls out UN for not mentioning Hezbollah in statement about a Serbian UN peacekeeper who was murdered by the terrorist organization.
'No mixed service'
'No mixed service': Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot
The IDF says no option under review would place male and female soldiers in the same framework as it defends the pilot program.
Colombian Pres compares Israel to Nazis after tweeting 'Heil Hitler'
Amb. Danon condemns UN Security Council for allowing Gustavo Petro to engage in Holocaust inversion after he tweeted 'Heil Hitler.'
