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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

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

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

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

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!

Ben-Gvir claims police commissioner was blackmailed

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

Ben-Gvir claims police commissioner was blackmailed

'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

Ben Gvir demands new elections, launches sharp criticism

Otzma Yehudit chairman claims the election results were manipulated, disputes Justice Noam Sohlberg's position, and demands that new elections be held.

Ben Gvir demands new elections, launches sharp criticism

Foreign activists suspected of provoking clashes

Police suspect foreign activists deliberately provoked clashes to produce anti-Israel content, as 14 foreign nationals face possible deportation.

Foreign activists suspected of provoking clashes

Excavator used by IDF confiscated in Gush Etzion

The Honenu organization is demanding the return of an excavator used by the IDF during the war, along with tools worth tens of thousands of shekels, to a couple from Gush Etzion.

Excavator used by IDF confiscated in Gush Etzion

Why do American Jews vote for antisemites like El-Sayed?

Politics now plays the role religion used to play in most people’s lives. For many their faith is liberalism and the Democrats, with Jewish peoplehood and Israel discarded. Opinion.

Why do American Jews vote for antisemites like El-Sayed?

Germany as a test case:

Are terrorist threats leading to the surrender of democracy?

What does political freedom mean for those who escaped an authoritarian system if intimidation can follow them into exile? Democratic institutions should not have to surrender the freedoms they exist to protect due to fear of those who threaten them. Opinion.

Are terrorist threats leading to the surrender of democracy?

'Grotesque'

Israel slams Albanese's accusations before Irish parliament

Israel and Irish Jewish leaders condemn UN rapporteur over allegations of sexual abuse and torture made during an Irish parliamentary hearing.

Israel slams Albanese's accusations before Irish parliament

Helped Iran evade sanctions

US sanctions eight Canadian companies

US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian businesses accused of helping Iran evade restrictions, prompting Jewish leaders to demand stronger action from Ottawa.

US sanctions eight Canadian companies

German Chancellor:

Immigrants who reject Holocaust responsibility should leave

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Muslim immigrants must accept Germany's historical responsibility for the Holocaust amid rising antisemitism and threats to Jews.

Immigrants who reject Holocaust responsibility should leave

Danon to Iranian rep.:

'Sit quietly, you and your leaders are cowards'

Ambassador Danny Danon confronts Iran's representative at the UN, accusing Tehran of spreading terrorism worldwide.

'Sit quietly, you and your leaders are cowards'

DeSantis criticizes Iran war

'Regime change cannot be imposed by the US'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis questions the objectives of the Iran war and warns of a prolonged conflict.

'Regime change cannot be imposed by the US'

Trump offers White House press secretary job to UFC chief

Trump offers UFC boss Dana White the White House press secretary role, but White reportedly declines as the President struggles to fill the position.

Trump offers White House press secretary job to UFC chief

Iran lifts ballistic missile range limit amid threats of war

Iran's Revolutionary Guard removes its 2,000-kilometer missile range restriction as tensions with the US and Israel escalate despite ongoing nuclear diplomacy.

Iran lifts ballistic missile range limit amid threats of war

Refusal to condemn Hamas

Israeli envoy confronts Turkish UN chief candidate

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon challenges Turkish UN chief candidate Feridun Sinirlioğlu over his past opposition to condemning Hamas, demanding an unequivocal response.

Israeli envoy confronts Turkish UN chief candidate

With Trump weakened, Israel is put to the test

The midterm elections weakened Trump but left him room to maneuver on foreign policy. Israel, too, has room to maneuver. Op-ed.

With Trump weakened, Israel is put to the test

Before new gov't takes office:

Anti-Netanyahu bloc seeks to roll back judicial reform

Anti-Netanyahu bloc, Arab parties, seek to use transition period to roll back judicial reform laws, establish temporary Knesset committees.

Anti-Netanyahu bloc seeks to roll back judicial reform

Six killed, at least 10 injured in shooting spree in Poland

Gunman opens fire at multiple locations in central Krakow, including city's Main Market Square.

Six killed, at least 10 injured in shooting spree in Poland

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

CENTCOM says US military aircraft struck vessel in Gulf of Oman after crew ignored repeated warnings, made multiple attempts to violate the blockade.

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

University of Toronto dean resigns over antisemitic images

The dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry has resigned following an investigation into antisemitic images included in lecture materials presented to students earlier this year.

University of Toronto dean resigns over antisemitic images

Kristallnacht survivor urges German police: Don’t stand by

Kristallnacht survivor George Shefi calls on German police to stand firm against hate.

Kristallnacht survivor urges German police: Don’t stand by

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

Shas denies reports it could join Eisenkot government

Shas says it remains in right-wing bloc after reports claim it would join government led by Yashar! chair Gadi Eisenkot.

Shas denies reports it could join Eisenkot government

Watch: Two rescued from submerged vehicle

Firefighters rescue two at Dror Interchange, respond to 11 flood-related rescue incidents across the Central District, urging the public to avoid flooded areas.

Watch: Two rescued from submerged vehicle

“Hashem will not forsake His people"

Let us pray that the Holy One, Blessed Be He, will grant all the people of Israel wisdom and political understanding.

“Hashem will not forsake His people"

Abdul El-Sayed declares Michigan 'capital of Arab America'

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared his state the capital of Arab America in a speech in Washington.

Abdul El-Sayed declares Michigan 'capital of Arab America'

Herzog to task Eisenkot with forming a government

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot Eisenkot to receive mandate on Sunday, giving him 28 days to form a government.

Herzog to task Eisenkot with forming a government

Parashat Chaye Sarah

Abraham’s approach to marriage

Like Abraham, we should determine what we want to achieve with our lives and search for the spouse who will most help us to attain our objective.

Abraham’s approach to marriage

Philadelphia’s “Boycott Ride" targets Jews, not Israel

Publicly marking Jews as undesirable, branding their businesses illegitimate and demanding their removal from public life are expressions of a dangerous prejudice with a long history. Opinion.

Philadelphia’s “Boycott Ride" targets Jews, not Israel

Dawn of a new era

As Israel faces political deadlock and America signals a shift in its relationship with the Jewish state, a single phrase from Parshat Chayei Sarah offers a timeless framework for navigating an uncertain future.

Dawn of a new era

Prophecy or possibility? The view from 2046

An imaginary review of Israel in 20 years time by an historian. Op-ed.

Prophecy or possibility? The view from 2046

Why Trump lost; send in the clowns

He tried to defeat Iran and engage the Europeans, but failed. Perhaps he was a victim of his own arrogance. Opinion.

Why Trump lost; send in the clowns

Dr. Phil:

Why does the world hate Jews and Israel?

Dr. Phil explains the real reason the world hates the Jews and Israel.

Why does the world hate Jews and Israel?

Security increased for Almog Cohen’s family

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen declines personal protection after receiving explicit threats to murder his wife and two young daughters.

Security increased for Almog Cohen’s family

Dvar Haftorah:

When a father's silence becomes his son's downfall

David had once shown the courage to stand before Goliath, armed with little more than a sling and his faith in Hashem. Yet years later, he apparently could not bring himself to challenge his own son.

When a father's silence becomes his son's downfall

What comes first: Love or Marriage?

Isaac at one point of his life lay on an altar, ready to become an offering for G-d. This became the hallmark of his life: He embodied absolute dedication and resilience, consistent, unwavering, and unbending.

What comes first: Love or Marriage?

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'What we need now is unity'

Netanyahu urged a national unity government, warning a government could be sworn in this week reliant on supporters of Hamas and radical Islam.

'What we need now is unity'

Golan sets terms for partnership with haredi parties

Democrats chairman Yair Golan says cooperation with haredi parties requires changes on IDF enlistment, employment, and public transportation on Shabbat.

Golan sets terms for partnership with haredi parties

Iran threatens US with 'devastating response'

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee threatens 'devastating response' if US starts a war, claims Washington lost both the war and the election.

Iran threatens US with 'devastating response'

Report:

DeSantis eyes 2028 presidential run as potential rival to Vance

A new report says Ron DeSantis is weighing a 2028 White House bid, but the Florida governor vehemently denies it.

DeSantis eyes 2028 presidential run as potential rival to Vance

CENTCOM’s ‘Iron Gate’ targets Iran’s weapons routes

Task Force Iron Gate to coordinate US efforts to block shipments across Iran’s land borders and Caspian Sea.

CENTCOM’s ‘Iron Gate’ targets Iran’s weapons routes

On The Air:

Vehicle slams into clothing store in Brazil during live stream

A vehicle veered off course and crashed into a store in Brazil while an employee was livestreaming on social media.

Vehicle slams into clothing store in Brazil during live stream

117mm in 75 minutes:

Record rainfall hits Israel, causing floods and power outages

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding across central and southern Israel, leaving residents without electricity for over 18 hours and prompting warnings to stay indoors.

Record rainfall hits Israel, causing floods and power outages

Amid fears of strike

Iran distributes iodine tablets

Iran is distributing iodine tablets near nuclear sites amid concerns over renewed US strikes.

Iran distributes iodine tablets

Ofer Winter:

I made mistakes, I take responsibility

Ofer Winter takes responsibility for his party's failure, rejects claims his voters cost the right, and urges Bennett and Liberman to end their boycott of Netanyahu and form a Zionist government.

I made mistakes, I take responsibility

Report:

US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

Bloomberg reports potential progress in US-Iran peace efforts as Tehran considers nuclear proposals from Qatar, despite Trump's warnings of further strikes.

US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

After GOP midterm defeat

Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles following Republican midterm losses that handed Democrats control of Congress.

Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

Trump: Israel would not exist if I hadn't stopped Iran

Trump claims his actions against Iran saved Israel and the Middle East, a day after warning of possible further strikes.

Trump: Israel would not exist if I hadn't stopped Iran

Eisenkot pushes for "emergency government"

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot says coalition talks are progressing and hopes to receive the mandate to form a national emergency government early next week.

Eisenkot pushes for "emergency government"

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America