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End of military aid

Netanyahu's office says US relations are growing stronger

The Prime Minister's Office issued its first response in English to the US President's decision to halt military aid to Israel, describing the move as a "transition from aid to partnership."

Netanyahu's office says US relations are growing stronger

Olmert lashes out at Central Command chief

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert launches a fierce attack on Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of failing in his duty to uphold the law and protect residents.

Olmert lashes out at Central Command chief

From handguns to missile launchers

The officer leading the IDF's equipment return operation

Thousands of items have been collected within days of the launch of the military equipment return operation. Lt. Col. N. of the Home Front Command explains why the IDF decided to allow anonymous returns without prosecution.

The officer leading the IDF's equipment return operation

Canada:

Unprecedented threats against Jews

Canadian intelligence agencies and the federal police report a pace of radicalization not seen since the September 11 attacks.

Unprecedented threats against Jews

Never Before Seen:

The Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back With a Huge Surprise

Dreaming of a luxury apartment in Jerusalem? Am Yisrael Chai’s Dream Raffle is back and bigger than ever for its ninth year in a row. What’s new about this year’s apartment? And what exactly is the “Super Ticket"? Here’s everything you need to know.

The Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back With a Huge Surprise

Illegal infiltrator disguises himself as haredi Jew

Border Police arrest seven illegal infiltrators near Jerusalem, including a driver who allegedly wore Haredi clothing and grew payot to evade checks.

Illegal infiltrator disguises himself as haredi Jew

Father of fallen soldier marks third anniversary of his death

Marking the third anniversary of Moshe Yedidyah's death, his father called for unity and shared an emotional prayer for his brother Neriyah, who arrived at the hospital without a pulse after being wounded in a terrorist attack.

Father of fallen soldier marks third anniversary of his death

Yisrael’s legacy and Sarah’s eternity

From Sarah's connection to the name Israel to Rivkah's symbolic gifts, Parshat Chayei Sarah reveals the matriarchs' role in shaping Jewish destiny.

Yisrael’s legacy and Sarah’s eternity

Rav Kook Torah:

Chaye Sarah: Burial in the double cave

The double cave symbolizes the two methods by which the body is refined and elevated.

Chaye Sarah: Burial in the double cave

Coalition talks:

The best show in town

Keep the popcorn handy. This might just be the greatest political show on earth, Op-ed

The best show in town

Finding Rivka:

Looking beyond the labels

Parashat Chayei Sarah and some thoughts after a disappointing election.

Looking beyond the labels

'Shame on you'

Yoaz Hendel reprimands Netanyahu's opponents

Yoaz Hendel, Ben-Gvir slam opposition bloc over reported talks to bring haredi parties into government

Yoaz Hendel reprimands Netanyahu's opponents

Fearing leaks to terrorists

IDF stops informing PA about arrest operations

Following an Arutz Sheva report, the IDF has decided to stop providing PA security forces with advance notice of arrest operations amid concerns that the information could be leaked to terrorists.

IDF stops informing PA about arrest operations

Chief Rabbi warns: "We have stopped talking"

Rabbi Kalman Ber calls for gatherings of rabbis, politicians, and intellectuals from all sectors of society to discuss the pressing issues on the national agenda.

Chief Rabbi warns: "We have stopped talking"

United Torah Judaism

'We will support whoever provides a solution to the draft issue'

An Agudat Yisrael representative on the Central Elections Committee made clear that the party is open to negotiations with Gadi Eisenkot, provided an agreed-upon legislative solution to the issue of haredi military conscription is presented.

'We will support whoever provides a solution to the draft issue'

From the OU:

A reflection on my first week - and what a week it was!

Avraham Avinu and Sarah Imeynu continue to show us the way to deal with life's challenges without giving up.

A reflection on my first week - and what a week it was!

"Begin was also a terrorist"

Colette Avital's outrageous comparison

Former Labor MK Colette Avital claimed that Yasser Arafat was no longer a terrorist toward the end of his life and made an outrageous comparison between him and Menachem Begin.

Colette Avital's outrageous comparison

Parashat Chaye Sarah

When Allies Fail: Abraham’s lesson for today

Are we going to be disheartened by a viciously anti-Israel political swing on our most important human ally? Or do we maintain our faith and trust G-d to continue guiding human history? G-d's tests of Abraham help us see the light.

When Allies Fail: Abraham’s lesson for today

The biggest myth about U.S. aid to Israel is finally collapsing

Trump has done Israel a favor. Most of the money Americans supposedly “give" Israel is money Israel must spend in America, and it gives the US leverage over Israeli decision-making. Israel’s relationship with the United States will now reflect its own priorities. Opinion.

The biggest myth about U.S. aid to Israel is finally collapsing

Podcast:

The daughters of Lot: Saints or sinners?

Secrets of Moshiach and the circuitous route of redemption.

The daughters of Lot: Saints or sinners?

In the UK, Jews are abused. In Israel, Arabs vote & are elected

Our children are being abused in the UK because they are Jews. A child’s right to feel safe at school is a concrete obligation. It should carry more weight than an adult activist’s determination to preserve their preferred vocabulary. Opinion.

In the UK, Jews are abused. In Israel, Arabs  vote & are elected

Terror designation takes effect

CAIR suspends Florida operations

CAIR halts operations in Florida after a federal judge declines to block its terrorist designation.

CAIR suspends Florida operations

'It won't work'

Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment efforts as political theater after Republican midterm losses, while Trump praises his performance amid calls for his removal.

Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Demands conditions be met

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US

Iran submits a nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar but insists the US meet seven demands before negotiations, as Trump warns of possible new strikes.

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US

Danon:

Hamas extorting $2 million a day from Gaza aid merchants

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says Hamas extorts $3,000 from Gaza merchants for each aid truck, generating $2 million daily, and insists Hamas must leave Gaza.

Hamas extorting $2 million a day from Gaza aid merchants

Turkey ratifies defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkey's parliament approves a three-nation defense agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expanding military cooperation, intelligence sharing and arms production.

Turkey ratifies defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

'LA's Mamdani' defeats Karen Bass in mayoral race

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, prompting Jewish organizations to demand action against antisemitism amid concerns over Israel.

'LA's Mamdani' defeats Karen Bass in mayoral race

Ahmed Tibi mocks Ben Gvir at President's Residence

Following the Joint List's endorsement of Gadi Eisenkot at the President's Residence, MK Ahmed Tibi mocks Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, suggesting he is full of hot air.

Ahmed Tibi mocks Ben Gvir at President's Residence

Hate crime investigated

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson

A Montreal kosher bakery suffers extensive damage in a suspected arson attack, prompting a hate crimes investigation after a second incident in two days.

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson

Pindrus sends surprising message to right-wing bloc

After United Torah Judaism declined to endorse Netanyahu, MK Yitzhak Pindrus makes clear that the party has not abandoned its partnership with Israel's religious community.

Pindrus sends surprising message to right-wing bloc

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects reports he may resign after Republicans' midterm defeat, declines to discuss 2028 and defends Trump's leadership

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

67 for Eisenkot, 46 for Netanyahu

Herzog to assign mandate on Sunday

President Herzog announces that he will assign the mandate to form a government on Sunday, cautions that Eisenkot's ability to build a coalition remains uncertain despite securing 67 recommendations.

Herzog to assign mandate on Sunday

Trump on possible strikes against Iran: You will know soon enough

President Trump warns that US forces are ready to resume strikes on Iran if necessary, while insisting Tehran cannot act without Washington's approval.

Trump on possible strikes against Iran: You will know soon enough

Gush Etzion:

Arabs infiltrate Jewish farm, torch car

Arab rioters torch a Jewish family's car in Gefen Ami, while Beit Ummar villagers report a separate attack by Jewish rioters.

Arabs infiltrate Jewish farm, torch car

Herzog rebukes Regev: "A little perspective"

Likud recommended Netanyahu to form the next government. Herzog criticized the attacks on Eisenkot and asked whether the party was prepared to give up its extremists.

Herzog rebukes Regev: "A little perspective"

Herzog voices concern over US aid

As Yashar recommends Eisenkot, Herzog expresses concern over American defense aid and urges swift government formation, while Yashar rejects Netanyahu unity.

Herzog voices concern over US aid

Melanie Phillips:

Not waving but drowning

Momentum in America is with the red-green alliance because centrists lack a moral and intellectual spine. A great evil has arisen in the world, and it’s now captured the political heart of America. Opinion.

Not waving but drowning

Government with Arab parties - absolutely not!

We must struggle today so that tomorrow we will not have to mourn our dead. We must fight against this disgraceful idea through every legal means. We must make clear to the public the magnitude of the disaster and the danger.

Government with Arab parties - absolutely not!

"This is our Yom Kippur"

Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

Shin Bet chief David Zini compared the alleged influx of foreign money during the elections to the October 7 failure at a closed-door conference.

Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

Putin, Iranian security chief discuss Russia-Iran gas pipeline

Iran's security chief delivers Khamenei's message to Putin and discusses regional security, ending the war and a possible gas pipeline from Russia to Iran.

Putin, Iranian security chief discuss Russia-Iran gas pipeline

Lessons from Parashat Chaye Sarah:

No political majority justifies abandoning our principles

Avraham showed that he was prepared to deal with difficulties and find solutions, but he would not abandon the principles that were essential to the future of his family and Klal Yisrael.

No political majority justifies abandoning our principles

Green light for talks

Liberman breaks his boycott of haredi parties

After years of opposition, MK Avigdor Liberman has lifted his veto on the haredi parties and authorized negotiations to form a government with Shas and United Torah Judaism.

Liberman breaks his boycott of haredi parties

Report:

Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Iran is reviewing new nuclear proposals advanced by Qatari mediators, as Washington and Tehran weigh renewed diplomacy amid threats of further military action.

Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

'No deals with scorpions'

Together against unity

Bennett and Lapid's Together party recommends Eisenkot to form the next government, rejects haredi draft exemptions and warns against political unity.

Together against unity

“A fight against boycotts"

Groundbreaking meeting of Argentine President and Yisrael Ganz

Argentine President Javier Milei and Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, held an extended meeting.

Groundbreaking meeting of Argentine President and Yisrael Ganz

Review:

Hamas and its two million hostages

Review of Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib’s book on life under Hamas.

Hamas and its two million hostages

Israel, Greece and Cyprus unite against regional threats

Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to deepen defense cooperation, strengthen maritime security and reject the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement.

Israel, Greece and Cyprus unite against regional threats

Support during a war?

Herzog's question that embarrassed the Joint List

Herzog asks whether the Joint List would withdraw support during a war with Iran or Hamas, but party chairman Jabareen declines to give a firm commitment.

Herzog's question that embarrassed the Joint List

R.I.P. MAGA

The MAGA movement turns out to have been little more than a personality cult, and when the people turned on the cult leader and dissented from certain policy choices, the charade was revealed. Opinion.

R.I.P. MAGA

Poll

Majority of Change Bloc voters oppose Govt with Ra'am and UTJ

A Kantar Institute poll, conducted exclusively among the Jewish public, indicates widespread opposition to the establishment of a government led by the Change Bloc with the support of Ra'am and United Torah Judaism.

Majority of Change Bloc voters oppose Govt with Ra'am and UTJ

Over 20 injured after chemical inhalation at Jerusalem school

Hazardous chemical exposure at Jerusalem school leaves two children moderately injured, 19 others mildly injured.

Over 20 injured after chemical inhalation at Jerusalem school

Reservist impersonated doctor during Gaza War

An IDF reservist who posed as a licensed physician and performed unauthorized procedures on soldiers in Gaza is sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Reservist impersonated doctor during Gaza War

Deri after election defeat

'This is a time for serious soul searching'

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri addressed the election results at a faction meeting, declaring, "300,000 votes is not a collapse," and promising to learn lessons from the defeat.

'This is a time for serious soul searching'

Report:

Rubio may resign

The Independent reports Rubio may leave Trump's administration to pursue a 2028 presidential bid against JD Vance, but the White House strongly denies it.

Rubio may resign

Joint List to recommend Eisenkot

The Arab Joint List unanimously backs Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, despite criticizing his camp's response to incitement against Arab citizens.

Joint List to recommend Eisenkot

All Is from Heaven, but Responsibility Is Ours

Trust in God does not contradict the need for human effort to fulfill our Divinely ordained destiny.

All Is from Heaven, but Responsibility Is Ours

IDF discovers over 340 Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 188th Brigade uncovered anti-tank missiles, explosives, and ammunition in the Beaufort Ridge and Litani River areas.

IDF discovers over 340 Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon