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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

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

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

45,000 Tosfos in English volumes sold out!

Pre-order the 26-volume hardcover set of Tosfos in English for just $190 instead of $750! Save over $550, with free U.S. shipping. Offer ends November 26!

45,000 Tosfos in English volumes sold out!

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

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

"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"

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"

Israel slams Britain over Gaza demands

In response to UK initiative calling for expanded aid to Gaza, Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says, 'Instead of giving Israel a list of demands, it is time to demand the dismantling of Hamas.'

Israel slams Britain over Gaza demands

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

Ben-Gvir claims police commissioner was blackmailed

Ben-Gvir accuses Attorney General Baharav-Miara for pressuring the police commissioner and alleges a cover-up in the election interference investigation.

Ben-Gvir claims police commissioner was blackmailed

Secret mission in New York

Bat Yam mayor surprises Iranian rep. with massive lawsuit

Bat Yam Municipality files lawsuit against Iran over ballistic missile attack that killed 9 civilians and injured hundreds, with the mayor personally delivering the papers to Iranian officials.

Bat Yam mayor surprises Iranian rep. with massive lawsuit

"Time for unity"

Katz warns: "The mission against Iran Is not complete"

Defense Minister warns that Iran is renewing its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons: "We cannot tolerate these threats."

Katz warns: "The mission against Iran Is not complete"

Infuriating footage:

Arab rips down mezuzah in Jerusalem

A 16-year-old eastern Jerusalem resident was arrested on suspicion of tearing a mezuzah from a home in Silwan and spray-painting graffiti on its door.

Arab rips down mezuzah in Jerusalem

Tragedy at Sheba

30-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby die

A Rishon LeZion resident who was 29 weeks pregnant was found in critical condition at her home and rushed to Sheba Medical Center. Medical staff fought to save her life but were ultimately forced to pronounce her dead.

30-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby die

Reservist to be compensated after being forced off bus

An IDF reservist traveling to his base on Memorial Day was told to leave a public bus carrying haredi schoolgirls; Egged will pay him NIS 30,000.

Reservist to be compensated after being forced off bus

Krakow gunman identified

According to Polish authorities, the suspect is a machinist with no military background who legally held a firearms license and acted alone. He was shot by police and remains hospitalized in serious condition.

Krakow gunman identified

'We have to speak up'

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in hometown

'Mr. October' Reggie Jackson condemns antisemitism near his Philadelphia hometown, recalls the racism he experienced, and demands leaders speak out.

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in hometown

One seriously injured, 16 others hurt in Tel Aviv minibus crash

A minibus driver in his 50s was seriously injured and 16 others were hurt when his vehicle crashed into a concrete wall near the Rokach Interchange.

One seriously injured, 16 others hurt in Tel Aviv minibus crash

'I wanted Gaza swallowed by the sea'

Newly released IDF archives reveal Ben-Gurion's opposition to annexing Gaza after the 1956 Sinai War and his warnings of terror and isolation.

'I wanted Gaza swallowed by the sea'

Shocking footage

Hasidic man attacked on his way to prayers in Williamsburg

A man dressed in Hasidic attire was brutally assaulted on his way to synagogue to celebrate his son's Sheva Brachot in New York's Williamsburg neighborhood. The attacker was arrested.

Hasidic man attacked on his way to prayers in Williamsburg