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History at the Foreign Ministry:

From fleeing Hezbollah to Israeli diplomacy

Jonathan Elkhoury, who fled to Israel at age nine following threats from Hezbollah, has been accepted into the Foreign Ministry's cadet course.

From fleeing Hezbollah to Israeli diplomacy

Fallen IDF officer honored at NYC Marathon

160 Israelis run the New York City Marathon for Shalva in memory of fallen IDF officer Harel Birenstock, who ran the same race two years earlier.

Fallen IDF officer honored at NYC Marathon

'You murdered your son'

Vicious chants outside Eisenkot's home

Right-wing protesters demonstrate outside Gadi Eisenkot's Herzliya home against cooperation with Arab parties, with one blaming him for his son's death.

Vicious chants outside Eisenkot's home

Help 7-year-old Chaim

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin now faces the heartbreaking news that the disease has returned. He urgently needs life-saving treatment in the US. Help him fight again and give him a chance at a healthy childhood.

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

The $1.3 Million Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back

Am Yisrael Chai's Dream Raffle returns for a 9th year with a luxury Jerusalem apartment, $15,000 cash bonus draws, and a new Super Ticket upgrade.

The $1.3 Million Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back

Special to Arutz Sheva:

The dangers of the Muslim Botherhood

El-Sayed said nothing about the Brotherhood itself, its ideology, or the Muslim Brotherhood front organizations he works with. A disavowal that names nothing and condemns nothing is a disavowal in name only. Op-ed.

The dangers of the Muslim Botherhood

Hundreds protest

Newlywed draft evader arrested

Hundreds of haredim protest the arrest of a newlywed draft evader sentenced to 20 days in military prison, with further demonstrations planned.

Newlywed draft evader arrested

Europe’s warning, America’s choice

Americans should ask themselves a question: Are we doing enough to protect the freedoms we inherited? Op-ed.

Europe’s warning, America’s choice

After Israel's elections:

Thoughts in free fall

The division of the right goes deeper than the proliferation of doomed small parties. It comes down to the way in which we attempt to make our influence felt. Opinion.

Thoughts in free fall

Iran's massive missile arsenal revealed, Israeli preparing

Israeli assessments put Iran's arsenal at 1,700 ballistic missiles and 80,000 drones, as the US reinforces its regional forces despite deployment gaps.

Iran's massive missile arsenal revealed, Israeli preparing

Likud challenges election chief over foreign funding suspicions

The Likud party criticized the Central Elections Committee chairman over his determination that suspicions of foreign funding do not undermine the election results.

Likud challenges election chief over foreign funding suspicions

'Tough' and 'direct'

New details from Trump-Netanyahu Iran call

Axios reports Netanyahu is urging Trump to resume strikes on Iran after the US midterms, while Trump prefers to give diplomacy more time.

New details from Trump-Netanyahu Iran call

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as Prime Minister

Bennett and Lapid's Together party announces it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog to form the next Israeli government.

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as Prime Minister

Famed director accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Hollywood director Michael Mann, 83, was injured by an accidental discharge during target practice at a Los Angeles shooting range.

Famed director accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Election interference probe

Election Chief rejects overturning results

Elections Committee chief Noam Sohlberg says Israel's election results will stand despite serious foreign funding suspicions, as a joint investigation proceeds.

Election Chief rejects overturning results

Government formation process moves forward

The President's Office invites Knesset factions for consultations ahead of the decision on whom to task with forming Israel's next government.

Government formation process moves forward

Haredi-Eisenkot alliance? UTJ leaves door open

Rabbi Dov Lando's aide declines to rule out supporting Eisenkot, saying UTJ's future alliances will be determined by the party's rabbinical leadership.

Haredi-Eisenkot alliance? UTJ leaves door open

Tzfat yeshiva shut down over serious fire safety violations

A yeshiva in Tzfat has been ordered to close for 30 days after an inspection by Israel Fire and Rescue Services uncovered serious fire safety violations.

Tzfat yeshiva shut down over serious fire safety violations

Democratic candidates stumble over support for Israel

A growing dispute within the Democratic Party over support for Israel is threatening to undermine the party's chances in one of the most closely watched Senate races ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Democratic candidates stumble over support for Israel

Watch:

Hezbollah posters found in children's room

IDF troops operating near Al-Khiam uncover weapons inside a civilian home, Hezbollah symbols in a children's room, and a storage site for explosive drones.

Hezbollah posters found in children's room

After shooting attack

Closure in Hebron

IDF troops demolish the homes of two terrorists who killed soldiers at Judea Junction, with members of the fallen soldiers' battalion taking part.

Closure in Hebron

Huckabee to Newsmax:

Netanyahu’s lead could reshape Israel’s next government

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told Newsmax that Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected election showing has shifted the political picture, but the battle to form a government is only beginning.

Netanyahu’s lead could reshape Israel’s next government

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74 illegal infiltrators arrested in police raid in Kafr Qassem

Border Police officers located 74 illegal residents during a raid on a residential building in Kafr Qassem, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal entry and residency in Israel.

74 illegal infiltrators arrested in police raid in Kafr Qassem

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO calls for unity government

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev urges party leaders to form a broad government, warning that political deadlock threatens economic growth.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO calls for unity government

Expert Warns:

Trump hesitates and Iran wins

President Donald Trump could emerge weakened from the upcoming US midterm elections, potentially limiting his ability to take significant action against Iran.

Trump hesitates and Iran wins

Watch:

18 infiltrators arrested in southern Israel operation

Border Police use drone to locate suspects hiding in wooded hills near the Tarkumiya Crossing, directing IDF forces to apprehend them.

18 infiltrators arrested in southern Israel operation

Reservist’s plea:

Reservist Who Lost His Wife Cries Out for Help

Rushed from the fighting in Gaza, Shimon Aviksar had just half an hour with his wife before she died. After 900+ days of reserve duty and an injury, he is raising their three children alone and needs your help.

Reservist Who Lost His Wife Cries Out for Help

The Muslim Brotherhood’s long game

Behind the language of moderation, Gilad Briggs argues, lies a patient strategy to build influence within Western institutions and advance an Islamist agenda.

The Muslim Brotherhood’s long game

The scenario preoccupying United Torah Judaism

Eisenkot has already begun making overtures to United Torah Judaism. What are the chances that these preliminary contacts will develop into a significant political move, and what will Eisenkot have to offer in return?

The scenario preoccupying United Torah Judaism

Why does the world hate Jews?

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.

RFK Jr. defends Israel and Jews in blistering attack on Islamism

Netanyahu ally:

Trump and Herzog will intervene, push for unity

Dimona Mayor Benny Biton says the prime minister wants a unity government and suggests that President Herzog and Trump intervene to broker an agreement with Eisenkot.

Trump and Herzog will intervene, push for unity

Ben Gvir warns Haredim

'Don't make historic mistake of joining the left'

Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir acknowledged that he had expected a better election result and warned the haredi parties against joining a left-wing government.

'Don't make historic mistake of joining the left'

Shas against Deri:

'This is just a publicity stunt'

Tensions run high in Shas following its election collapse: 'Instead of taking responsibility, he is trying to revive the 2014 resignation stunt so they will beg him to stay.'

'This is just a publicity stunt'

Report

Joint Arab List MK received 100s of thousands of shekels in cash

According to an i24NEWS report, a Knesset member from the Joint List received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash, raising suspicions of bribery and money laundering.

Joint Arab List MK received 100s of thousands of shekels in cash

15-year-old charged with vandalizing Afula synagogue

A 15-year-old allegedly broke into an Afula synagogue after a family dispute, threw holy books onto the floor, poured liquid over them, set toilet paper rolls on fire and stole a charity box.

15-year-old charged with vandalizing Afula synagogue

'Prevent another election'

Herzog's message to parties ahead of consultations

Ahead of consultations at the President's Residence, Herzog calls on party leaders to acknowledge the election results and work to prevent another election.

Herzog's message to parties ahead of consultations

Funding celebrations:

How much funding did each party receive from the state?

Election funding for the 26th Knesset totals NIS 300 million. Technical splits by five lists added NIS 12.8 million, with another NIS 24 million expected in ongoing funding over a full term.

How much funding did each party receive from the state?

Apology not accepted:

Freed hostage furious after Feiglin was omitted from article

Former hostage Rom Braslavski criticized Channel 12 after a report omitted Moshe Feiglin, whose grandson was killed in Gaza, from a list of bereaved MKs.

Freed hostage furious after Feiglin was omitted from article

Thailand

Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon faces antisemitic incident

Ahavat Hashem Gordon was subjected to antisemitic remarks while filming a video in Thailand. Following the incident, he shared a message with his followers: "It's not worth the risk."

Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon faces antisemitic incident

Breakthrough in Jerusalem

4 pacemakers implanted using new technique for 1st time in Israel

Four patients underwent pacemaker implantation using a technique designed to improve electrical coordination between the heart's atria and reduce heart rhythm disturbances.

4 pacemakers implanted using new technique for 1st time in Israel

2026 Elections:

Joint Arab List overtakes Likud in northern city

Four years ago, Likud dominated the ballot boxes in Nof HaGalil. Now, the Joint List leads by thousands of votes.

Joint Arab List overtakes Likud in northern city

Analysis:

The eight mistakes that brought Shas down

Journalist Michael Shemesh outlines eight mistakes behind Shas's 2026 election defeat, criticizing Aryeh Deri and his associates for losing touch with voters and reality.

The eight mistakes that brought Shas down

The theft from the home of Fallen Shin Bet officer

Police have located the ATV stolen from the family home of Yossi Tahar, a Shin Bet operative who fell on October 7, and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.

The theft from the home of Fallen Shin Bet officer

Induction Center:

Haredi extremists protesting against IDF recruitment

Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to block the road leading to the IDF Induction Center at Tel Hashomer in protest against the arrest of draft evaders.

Haredi extremists protesting against IDF recruitment

Jabo's newly discovered letter leaves his brother shaken

On the anniversary of the death of Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich, Rabbi Itzik Amitai reveals an unsent letter rebuking his eulogy for his rabbi as dishonoring their family and now asks for public forgiveness.

Jabo's newly discovered letter leaves his brother shaken

Open the Books:

What Britain, the Arab States and Iran owe the Jewish People

For 75 years the world has read only one set of books, and mostly misread them. It is time to open all of them. Opinion.

What Britain, the Arab States and Iran owe the Jewish People

Deri considering retirement from politics

Following Shas's electoral setback, party chairman Aryeh Deri is weighing his political future, including retirement, resignation from the Knesset, or appointment as party president.

Deri considering retirement from politics

On the Arab vote:

Must Arabs vote for Israel to be a democracy?

Even radical leftists never demand that Arabs serve in the IDF as required by Israeli law, for they know it’s suicidal to give them machine guns. So why does Israel give them the right to vote? Opinion.

Must Arabs vote for Israel to be a democracy?

Swiss panel rules:

Olympic commentary on Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

A Swiss complaints panel rules that a broadcaster discriminated against Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman by questioning his Olympic participation over his views.

Olympic commentary on Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

On Arab parties in the Coalition:

Democracy is not a suicide pact

Insistence on incorporating openly seditious Arabs into a new government is self destructive. Opinion.

Democracy is not a suicide pact

Strikes remain an option

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump has set no deadline for negotiations with Iran and has made no decision on renewed strikes, but military options remain open.

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks

Creating students

What if someone has absolutely no interest and has no questions? How can there be a responsibility to teach him?

Creating students

Religious Zionist Party slams Noam: They cost us a Knesset seat

A senior Religious Zionist Party official criticizes Noam, arguing that its decision to run independently weakened both his party and the national camp.

Religious Zionist Party slams Noam: They cost us a Knesset seat

Iranian official:

No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has softened its approach but insists Tehran will not negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but cannot be trusted, warns remaining sites could be struck within minutes, and refuses to rule out renewed military action.

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

'It's wrong'

Pelosi slams Mamdani and El-Sayed over Israel comments

Nancy Pelosi condemns the Israel-related positions of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed, but her spokesperson says she still supports El-Sayed's Senate bid.

Pelosi slams Mamdani and El-Sayed over Israel comments