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United Torah Judaism rejects bid to replace Knesset Speaker

United Torah Judaism tells Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party it won't support early replacement of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

United Torah Judaism rejects bid to replace Knesset Speaker

Liberman and Shaked meet amid coalition talks

Yisrael Beyteny chair Avigdor Liberman seeks coalition with haredi parties, while former minister Ayelet Shaked believed to favor broad unity government, Channel 12 report says.

Liberman and Shaked meet amid coalition talks

An orphan bride's cry for help

In just 35 days, Rivka will stand beneath the Chuppah. Her father will never hold her hand again. Please, don't leave her standing alone.

An orphan bride's cry for help

UTJ's red line: No changes on religion and state

Senior United Torah Judaism official says coalition deal would have to preserve status quo on Shabbat, kashrut, and conversion, in addition to resolving yeshiva students' status.

UTJ's red line: No changes on religion and state

Israel EduExpo 2026

Why Jewish students are choosing to study here

Although facing rising antisemitism and security challenges, Jewish students are increasingly drawn to Israel for its academic excellence, sense of belonging and freedom to express their identity.

Why Jewish students are choosing to study here

Moshe Feiglin:

'It was all a bluff'

'The creation of their agenda was not driven by patriotism,' chairman of the Zehut party Moshe Feiglin criticizes the Change bloc over its attempts to cooperate with the haredi parties.

'It was all a bluff'

Google and Clalit to build AI health assistant for 5m patients

Google and Israel’s Clalit Health Services join forces on artificial intelligence for five million patients, bridging health gaps in diverse communities.

Google and Clalit to build AI health assistant for 5m patients

Israel slams Britain over Gaza demands

UK leads joint statement on Gaza with 50 countries; Ambassador Danon: 'The Labour government has forgotten that Hamas exists'

Israel slams Britain over Gaza demands

Suspected food poisoning at Beitar Illit wedding

Eleven people sickened at wedding in Beitar Illit; seven children hospitalized.

Suspected food poisoning at Beitar Illit wedding

Poll:

Half of Israelis hit by cyber threats

A new National Cyber Directorate survey finds that 98% of Israelis are aware of online threats, yet only one-third feel equipped to deal with them. Two-thirds received suspicious text messages in a single month.

Half of Israelis hit by cyber threats

Election watchdog pressed over alleged vote-buying in Arab towns

Emet L'Yaakov presses Movement for Quality Government for answers about how it handled election complaints involving different communities.

Election watchdog pressed over alleged vote-buying in Arab towns

Iran’s Araghchi threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US chooses war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s two-day proposal remains on the table, urges Washington to meet conditions.

Iran’s Araghchi threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US chooses war

Why doesn't he get it?

Former Shas minister warns Deri: 'You are the problem'

Former minister launches scathing attack on Aryeh Deri, accusing him of sidelining the Council of Torah Sages, failing to deliver for Shas voters and refusing to take responsibility for the party's failures.

Former Shas minister warns Deri: 'You are the problem'

The Illusions of Assimilation:

Kristallnacht and the world that refused to save Jews

The history of German Jewry shows that achievement, prominence, and attachment to a country cannot guarantee a minority’s security. When antisemitism moves from the margins into mainstream politics, and discrimination and intimidation become acceptable, it is time to prepare to leave. Op-ed.

Kristallnacht and the world that refused to save Jews

Fire scare diverts United’s Tel Aviv-New York flight to Athens

An unusual odor on board raised fears of a fire, prompting the diversion. Passengers are waiting in Athens for a replacement aircraft.

Fire scare diverts United’s Tel Aviv-New York flight to Athens

29th of Heshvan:

The Sigd holiday - brought to Israel by Beta Israel

Fasting, prayer, love of Zion and festivities: how Ethiopia's Beta Israel Jews enriched Israeli Jewish life with a unique, ancient festival. Op-ed.

The Sigd holiday - brought to Israel by Beta Israel

Gur signals openness to leaving right-wing bloc

Hamodia article warns United Torah Judaism party free to back any candidate for prime minister, so long as yeshiva students’ status is resolved prior to forming government.

Gur signals openness to leaving right-wing bloc

"Let’s party like it’s 1939"

We always shake our heads and sigh, “why didn’t the Jews under the Third Reich see it coming?" Well…I ask you the very same question...

"Let’s party like it’s 1939"

11 years underground:

How Israel found Hadar Goldin and destroyed Hamas' tunnel network

After 11 years, Israel brought Hadar Goldin home - then uncovered and destroyed the 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel network where his remains had been hidden, pumping in more than 30,000 cubic meters of concrete.

How Israel found Hadar Goldin and destroyed Hamas' tunnel network

Sigd:

Ethiopian traditional holiday that could unite Israel

As Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd, head of Jewish studies at Levinsky Academic Center says its central message of renewing the covenant could offer Israeli society a powerful way to bridge divisions and rediscover what unites the Jewish people.

Ethiopian traditional holiday that could unite Israel

Outside parliament

Anti-Israel activists replace German flag with PLO flag

Three activists arrested after replacing a German flag with a PLO flag outside parliament in Berlin during a protest against Germany's support for Israel.

Anti-Israel activists replace German flag with PLO flag

After elections

Report: Trump presses Netanyahu to advance Gaza peace plan

Trump urges Netanyahu to move forward with his Gaza peace plan following Israel's elections, as Washington seeks progress on Hamas disarmament and Gaza governance.

Report: Trump presses Netanyahu to advance Gaza peace plan

'Neither right nor left'

Haredi leaders continue signaling openness to Eisenkot's bloc

Rabbi Shlomo Yedidya Zafrani, a prominent Sephardic haredi rabbi, addresses the possibility of joining a government led by the current opposition.

Haredi leaders continue signaling openness to Eisenkot's bloc

Response to boycott

Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Supporters flock to Jewish restaurants in Philadelphia after anti-Israel activists organize a boycott, with counter-protesters displaying Israeli and US flags.

Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Suspected foreign funding

Shin Bet chief sought to question five senior Arab politicians

Shin Bet chief David Zini sought to launch formal investigations into five Arab party leaders, including Yousef Jabareen, Ahmed Tibi, and Mansour Abbas.

Shin Bet chief sought to question five senior Arab politicians

Please continue praying

Israeli Ambassador's emotional plea for his wounded son

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter warns of growing antisemitism and threats to Israel's existence in an emotional address to Chabad emissaries in New York.

Israeli Ambassador's emotional plea for his wounded son

Reason for Republican defeat?

Trump: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

Trump says Israel would not exist without his strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, while blaming the Iran war and hostility towards the Jewish state for Republican election losses.

Trump: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

At Chabad conference

Son of rabbi murdered in Bondi Beach moves audience

Watch: Nosson Schlanger, whose father was murdered in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, receives a standing ovation after sharing memories of his father's legacy.

Son of rabbi murdered in Bondi Beach moves audience

Trump on Eisenkot: He and Netanyahu have very similar views

Trump says Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu share similar policies after Eisenkot receives the mandate to form Israel's next government.

Trump on Eisenkot: He and Netanyahu have very similar views

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains out of reach, calling Tehran's demands unrealistic.

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

'Very little gets in or out'

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran

Trump highlights a new task force targeting Iran's supply routes and warns of further strikes, as Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island.

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran

Secret deal between Liberman and haredim revealed

Yisrael Beytenu chair Avigdor Liberman denies report of draft concessions in secret talks with United Torah Judaism, calling it 'lies and fabrications.'

Secret deal between Liberman and haredim revealed

The Left’s haredi draft stance was always 100% political

The arrests of yeshiva students were also a purely political tactic. Opinion.

The Left’s haredi draft stance was always 100% political

45 Years of Fighting for Israel

Dr. Frager Insists: "It's bad, but it will get better"

'The Iran situation is a world problem. It is an American problem and Israel is leading the fight for the entire Western civilization,' says Dr. Joe Frager, chairman of the Israel Justice Organization.

Dr. Frager Insists: "It's bad, but it will get better"

Unauthorized renovations and destruction of graves in Ukraine

The Union of Ukrainian Expatriates warns that unauthorized construction and renovation work is damaging historic Jewish burial sites, calling for a central rabbinical authority to protect them.

Unauthorized renovations and destruction of graves in Ukraine

Live Now:

Over 6,500 gather for Shluchim Conference

Annual Chabad-Lubavitch International Conference of Shluchim kicks off gala banquet, attended by emissaries from around the world.

Over 6,500 gather for Shluchim Conference

Jonathan Burkan:

Israel must prepare to go its own way after Trump

Israel Justice Organization board member Jonathan Burkan tells Arutz Sheva Israel should build new alliances, strengthen weapons production, ahead of a possible shift in US relations.

Israel must prepare to go its own way after Trump

U.S.-Israel Relations

“Dark Forces Are Trying to Divide Us"

During Solidarity Mission to Israel, David Bukzin Warns of Growing Political Divisions in America and Calls for a New Approach to Engaging Young People

“Dark Forces Are Trying to Divide Us"

Three executed in Iran for anti-regime protests

Iran executes three men accused of taking part in January’s anti-regime protests; judiciary alleges they acted on behalf of Israel and US.

Three executed in Iran for anti-regime protests

US offers reward for information on Iran's nuclear program

Washington offers up to $20 million and political asylum to anyone providing new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment or personnel, as concerns grow over Tehran’s nuclear activities.

US offers reward for information on Iran's nuclear program

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons near UN posts in Lebanon

IDF troops uncover weapons stockpiles, Hezbollah military apartment 100 to 250 meters from UN posts in southern Lebanon.

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons near UN posts in Lebanon

Display of strength at 770:

Thousands of Chabad emissaries in one stunning photograph

Thousands of Chabad emissaries from 111 countries gathered outside 770 in Brooklyn for their traditional group photo, held in the shadow of the deadly Sydney Hanukkah attack last year that claimed 16 lives.

Thousands of Chabad emissaries in one stunning photograph

US Marine veteran:

Israel and America must stand together against evil

Visiting Israel Benghazi veteran Mark Geist says the fight is ultimately one of good versus evil, calls for US-Israel unity, and credits Trump's leadership as essential to achieving peace in the Middle East.

Israel and America must stand together against evil

IDF's 98th Division wraps up Judea and Samaria mission

Over 140 suspects apprehended, approximately 35 weapons located during operations by the Judea and Etzion Brigades.

IDF's 98th Division wraps up Judea and Samaria mission

It's official:

Eisenkot receives mandate to form Israel’s next government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasks Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government, after 67 MKs recommended him.

Eisenkot receives mandate to form Israel’s next government

Dozens injured in passenger train collision south of Cairo

At least 64 people were injured when two passenger trains collided in Egypt, derailing four carriages. Local media reported that the number of casualties could reach 150.

Dozens injured in passenger train collision south of Cairo

Stealing the ballot, selling the state

Why Israel's election scandal demands an uncompromising investigation. Opinion.

Stealing the ballot, selling the state

Deri resigns from Shas, will not serve in 26th Knesset

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri has decided not to serve as a member of the Knesset in the upcoming term. Two other members, Moshe Abutbul and Dror Amos, have also resigned from the party's Knesset list.

Deri resigns from Shas, will not serve in 26th Knesset

Minority Gov.?

Pressure from the right on Elyasaf Peretz is mounting

Amid right-wing pressure to oppose an Arab-backed minority government, Elyasaf Peretz says he trusts Gadi Eisenkot to make the right decisions for Israel.

Pressure from the right on Elyasaf Peretz is mounting

JPPI Poll:

'62% of Israelis dissatisfied with election results'

JPPI poll finds that of 10 scenarios, only a government of Likud, Yashar, Beyachad and Yisrael Beytenu is not rejected by a majority of respondents. Opposition-bloc including haredi parties receives support of just 3%.

'62% of Israelis dissatisfied with election results'

COGAT:

More than 91,000 tents delivered to Gaza under winterization plan

Following heavy rainfall in Gaza, COGAT reports the delivery of thousands of trucks carrying winter supplies, alongside, vaccines and sanitation equipment, while stressing that reconstruction cannot begin until Hamas disarms.

More than 91,000 tents delivered to Gaza under winterization plan

Giulio Meotti:

From the Seine to the sea, Free Paristein

Meet the new generation of European intellectuals: fluid in principles, fragile in identity, relativist in morals. Opinion.

From the Seine to the sea, Free Paristein

Yearning for the Temple today

The Beit Hamikdash is not a normal building, a structure made of walls. It is where the Shechina will be revealed.

Yearning for the Temple today

Compromise with haredim

Liberman shows flexibility on conscription

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman pushes back against criticism of negotiations with the haredi parties, clarifying that the 2018 conscription law could serve as a basis for an agreement.

Liberman shows flexibility on conscription

After 5 days in custody

Journalist arrested for contact with foreign agent released

Journalist Abed Abu Shahadeh is released without restrictions after five days in custody over an interview with Azmi Bishara; investigation continues.

Journalist arrested for contact with foreign agent released

"Who said he's a Doctor?"

TV host suspended over Abdul El-Sayed remarks

Berkovic questioned the doctoral credentials of Abdul El-Sayed and MK Ahmad Tibi. Channel 13 News clarified: "Freedom of expression does not provide a license for racist remarks."

TV host suspended over Abdul El-Sayed remarks

Caught on camera

Suspect breaks into yeshiva, steals tefillin and charity box

A Tel Aviv resident has been charged with breaking into a yeshiva and stealing approximately 10 pairs of tefillin, cash, and a charity box.

Suspect breaks into yeshiva, steals tefillin and charity box