'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.
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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.'
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: Campaign against Iran is far from over
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel remains prepared to strike Iran and vows continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Amb Huckabee
Amb Huckabee: 'Things may get spicy in the Middle East soon'
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hints at President Trump's announcement that strikes on Iran will resume soon.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.
Rabbi Stav: Torah study bill distorts core Jewish values
Tzohar says proposed Torah Study Basic Law misuses Torah for political purposes and must not be linked to avoiding military service.
Trump
Trump: 'We'll hit Iran hard again today'
US President says America will continue striking Iran following the shooting down of an Apache helicopter, says Iran is 'playing us for suckers.'
'My dream is to travel to Beirut'
President Herzog addresses Lebanese President in Arabic: 'My dream is to travel to Beirut'
While visiting northern Israel President Isaac Herzog sent a message in Arabic to the Lebanese President and people urging peace but warning against allowing Iran to control the country.
Palestinian source:
Palestinian source: Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan
A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.
3-year-old boy falls down stairs and dies; police investigating
Police open investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell down stairs near Barta'a and was pronounced dead at the hospital
Ahead detainee transfer
Haredi extremists protest transfer of draft dodgers to military custody
Protests were held outside prisons and along major roads after authorities announced plans to transfer 19 detained haredi yeshiva students to the IDF.
MOD leads 15-company delegation to ILA Berlin 2026
Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold last year.
Watch:
Watch: IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon
The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.
Defense officials confirm:
Defense officials confirm: Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase
Part of an Iranian missile struck the Ramat David Airbase on Sunday night. IAF assesses that the object was likely debris from an interception.
Vaping’s deadly illusion:
Vaping’s deadly illusion: The ‘safe’ cigarette that may scar the lungs for life
Major study links electronic cigarettes to a sharply higher risk of incurable lung disease, as Israeli health data show high smoking rates, weak enforcement in many cities, and growing concern over vaping among haredi youth and yeshiva students.
Arab world outraged after MK calls to bomb mosques
After MK Amit Halevi said mosques calling for Israel's destruction should be bombed, Arab countries and media reacted furiously.
Erdogan threatens attacks against Israel
The president of Turkey claimed that Israeli strikes also threaten his country and warned against harm to Turks and Turkish Cypriots.
Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal
US President Donald Trump says Iranian military 'a complete and total mess,' promises IRGC will 'have to pay the price' for dragging out negotiations.
Twins become fathers on the same day - again
Twins Moshe and Yosef Mizrahi welcome sons on the same day, marking second time families experienced such a coincidence.
Three police officers injured during homestead demolition
The officers were injured in an operation to demolish the homestead near Maaleh Amos in Gush Etzion. One suspects has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Analysis:
Israel divestment could cost NYC taxpayers $37b, new ADL-JLens analysis finds
BDS movement targets major American companies like Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft; ADL-JLens report estimates risk to NYC Pension Funds.
Likud clarifies: Netanyahu will run in the coming elections
Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'
Riots in Belfast after migrant tries to behead man on camera
Clashes erupted in the capital of Northern Ireland after shocking footage surfaced of a Sudanese migrant seriously stabbing a man.
The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue
Iran's Ayatollah Rashad visits damaged Tehran synagogue, assessing damage and claiming clear division between Judaism and Zionism.
Ukraine assassinates Russian general near Moscow
A senior Russian military officer was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow by an IED attached to a car.
Police sought detention, minor released by court
A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.
Haredi MK under secret investigation
UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf allegedly the subject of covert Tax Authority investigation over undeclared real estate assets and family transactions, i24NEWS reports.
Hamas money pipeline chiefs eliminated
IDF, ISA, eliminate head of Hamas’ funds transfer network and his deputy in Gaza .
Likud estimates: Netanyahu to offer spots to Smotrich, Ben Gvir
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working to avoid loss of right-wing votes, convince Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties to run together.
Shas MK attacks Deputy AG: 'He is behind the sanctions on haredim'
Shas MK Yinon Azoulay slams Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, says his superior 'does his will,' warns, 'Do not raise a hand against Torah Jews.'
IDF takes out drone infrastructure in Lebanon
IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including ready-to-use launchers and infrastructure used to launch drones toward IDF soldiers.
New Jersey:
New Jersey man charged in foiled terror plot targeting local synagogue
A New Jersey man faces 20 years in prison for plotting an ISIS attack on a synagogue.
New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states
Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.
Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes
A White House official says President Trump remains confident in a looming Iran peace deal despite targeted strikes in retaliation for downing of US Apache.
UN report:
UN report accuses Hamas of war crimes after executions and torture in Gaza
A UN report states Hamas committed war crimes by torturing and publicly executing Gaza civilians.
Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary
Anti-Israel progressive Graham Platner, who made headlines over his Nazi symbol tattoo, wins the Maine primary to face Senator Susan Collins.
After helicopter downing
US Army launches strikes on Iran following Apache helicopter downing
At Trump's orders, US forces launch three waves of precision strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites, following the downing of a US Apache in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump:
Trump: It's 'an open question' if Netanyahu wants to run again
In conversation with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Trump questions if Netanyahu will seek re-election, calls Israel's strike on Iran on Sunday “unnecessary".
Shock in the IDF
Shock in the IDF: 12 Hesder Yeshivas announce end of enlistment to Armored Corps
Roshei Yeshiva sign letter announcing that they will prohibit students from enlisting in the Armored Corps due to a pilot program integrating female combat soldiers into tanks.
Meah Shearim tragedy
Contractor charged with negligent homicide in Meah Shearim tragedy
Ayman Hamad's alleged violation of construction regulations is thought to be what caused a wall to collapse on 25-year-old yeshiva student Itzik Steinberger as he slept.
