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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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

More than 560 arrested in protests in France

A wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the state of the education system, and the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

More than 560 arrested in protests in France

Will UTJ back Eisenkot? Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis

Amid reports of talks with anti-Netanyahu bloc, Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis to discuss party's next moves.

Will UTJ back Eisenkot? Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis

Pilots who saved Flydubai passengers honored

New details have emerged about the crew members who helped prevent a potentially catastrophic incident during the Flydubai incident.

Pilots who saved Flydubai passengers honored

Tibi to Eisenkot: We won't join government

MK Ahmad Tibi rules out joining Gadi Eisenkot-led new government but offers support for replacing Knesset Speaker.

Tibi to Eisenkot: We won't join government

Eisenkot's four rules for his allies

Yashar Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot announced Saturday evening that he intends to act immediately to translate the parliamentary majority into a new government.

Eisenkot's four rules for his allies

Hezbollah admits explosives ownership as Lebanon charges 13

Lebanese authorities charge 13 suspects after seizing 780 kilograms of explosives; Hezbollah acknowledges ownership, demands return.

Hezbollah admits explosives ownership as Lebanon charges 13

Steve Witkoff's son proposes in Jerusalem

Alex Witkoff proposes to girlfriend Batya in Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City, drawing congratulations from former hostages.

Steve Witkoff's son proposes in Jerusalem

On The Radio:

IDF releases recordings of terrorist house demolition

Yehuda Brigade Commander Col. Dotan Malul addressed the operation in radio communications released by the IDF, emphasizing that Israeli forces would continue their counterterrorism activities throughout the area.

IDF releases recordings of terrorist house demolition

Haftarat Parshat Vayera

Here I am, my son

Yitzchak’s ashes stand for all who have sacrificed in this war - the fallen, the wounded, and those who carry spiritual and emotional scars invisible from the outside.

Here I am, my son

Rare footage reveals: Mohammed Deif in Gaza's tunnels

Al Jazeera reveals rare footage of Hamas leaders, documents showing Mohammed Deif signed final October 7 attack order on October 5, 2023.

Rare footage reveals: Mohammed Deif in Gaza's tunnels

Anti-Netanyahu bloc considers direct election for prime minister

Opposition bloc reportedly considering reviving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 2021 proposal for direct prime ministerial elections, in effort to break the political deadlock.

Anti-Netanyahu bloc considers direct election for prime minister

How reliable are the polls really?

A special report is raising questions about the reliability of Israeli opinion polls and the influence of television channels on public discourse.

How reliable are the polls really?

What the November 3rd vote means:

From the streets of Paris to the synagogues of NY

As revolutionary agitation, Islamist extremism and anti-Jewish incitement converge, America must confront a dangerous erosion of Jewish security before hatred becomes an accepted feature of public life. We must choose candidates who will fight antisemitism. Opinion.

From the streets of Paris to the synagogues of NY

National Insurance Institute sues Jerusalem municipality

Nearly six years after a Jerusalem resident was injured on his way to work, the National Insurance Institute is seeking NIS 645,000 in compensation.

National Insurance Institute sues Jerusalem municipality

Abraham's example:

The great mitzva of hospitality

Read how various commentators explain how Abraham could extend a welcome to his three guests although in the presence of Hashem.

The great mitzva of hospitality

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the United States

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has threatened immediate retaliation against any future attacks on Iran, declaring that American and Israeli assets will be within range of Iranian forces.

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the United States

El-Sayed in the Brotherhood's orbit

"Sure. Yeah, Absolutely." The long road to Abdul El-Sayed's three-word Muslim Brotherhood disavowal. Part I of a six part series. If you vote in Michigan, you have been warned.

El-Sayed in the Brotherhood's orbit

Historic Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva reopens in Belarus

A famed rabbi’s Belarus yeshiva reopens for students for the first time since World War II.

Historic Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva reopens in Belarus

While visiting Israel

Canadian tourist receives 'Welcome to Palestine' text

Canadian tourist visiting Yad Vashem in Jerusalem shocked to receive a "Welcome to Palestine" roaming message from Bell Canada. The company blames automation.

Canadian tourist receives 'Welcome to Palestine' text

Trump: Iran wants talks, war could end soon

Trump says Iran is seeking negotiations and struggling to pay its security forces, hours after predicting the war would end soon and demanding nuclear guarantees.

Trump: Iran wants talks, war could end soon

One week after attack:

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered two soldiers

IDF forces demolish the Hebron homes of two terrorists who murdered soldiers at Judea Junction just one week after the attack, an unprecedented timeframe.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered two soldiers

Widow of Israeli murdered in 2023 Egypt terror attack passes away

Mor Shamli, whose husband Alon was murdered in a 2023 terrorist attack in Alexandria, Egypt, passes away after years of trauma and efforts to preserve his memory.

Widow of Israeli murdered in 2023 Egypt terror attack passes away

'No coalition with Arab parties'

Liberman shakes up opposition bloc

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman makes clear that his party will not join a coalition that includes Arab parties.

Liberman shakes up opposition bloc

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding hostages

The IDF says it eliminated Hamas commander Ihab Abu Taqiya, who was involved in holding numerous Israeli hostages, along with another Hamas commander in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding hostages

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

Election bribery suspicions:

Fuel cards distributed to Bedouin voters?

Photos of hundreds of fuel cards raise suspicions of vote-buying in the Negev, as Bedouin source alleges Arab party activists offered cash and fuel vouchers.

Fuel cards distributed to Bedouin voters?

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate four Hamas terrorists in southern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in Khan Yunis ,Rafah, killed four Hamas terrorists, including a Nukhba operative and a commander.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate four Hamas terrorists in southern Gaza

IDF officer's wife critically injured in crash

Michelle Miriam underwent emergency brain surgery following a serious crash near Na'aleh, yeshiva urges public to pray for her recovery.

IDF officer's wife critically injured in crash

As the Midterms approach, so does the Islamist Domino Effect

The rage and hatred encouraged by Obama's words and expressed during demonstrations will not stop with the Jews and will slowly take form against all non-Muslims. Opinion.

As the Midterms approach, so does the Islamist Domino Effect

US deploys air defense systems near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

Stinger missile-equipped air defense systems deployed near Trump's Florida residence amid heightened security concerns.

US deploys air defense systems near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

Don't let the Jewish family be forgotten in coalition talks

Beyachad’s platform is incompatible with the Jewish family 'continuity in Israel, and that must be rejected in coalition talks. Opinion.

Don't let the Jewish family be forgotten in coalition talks

IDF and Shin Bet destroy two Hamas weapons depots in Gaza

Israeli forces destroy rockets, RPGs, explosives, rifles, and other combat equipment stored at two Hamas weapons storage facilities in Gaza.

IDF and Shin Bet destroy two Hamas weapons depots in Gaza

Dvar Haftorah - Parshat Vayera:

The real test comes after the election

Campaign pledges are easy to make. The harder part comes when the election is over and the cameras are gone. Those entrusted with leadership must never lose sight of the people they are supposed to serve.

The real test comes after the election

Czech diplomat killed in Jerusalem minibus crash

Klára Schneiderová, head of the Czech Embassy's Jerusalem office, killed after minibus mounted sidewalk on Agrippas Street, Embassy says.

Czech diplomat killed in Jerusalem minibus crash

Rabbi Eliyahu warns:

Government backed by Arab parties 'moral injustice'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and Avigdor Liberman not to form a government reliant on Arab parties, warning it would undermine Israel's Jewish identity.

Government backed by Arab parties 'moral injustice'

A tale of two Shemas

A miracle at 34,000 feet was an opportunity to understand the most famous Jewish prayer for succor, but we should feel Gd's miracles every morning when we recite it quietly.

A tale of two Shemas

My Heart Is on Lockdown:

The widow, the prophet and a flask of oil

The Alter Rebbe's step by step program to rediscovering the joy of living.

The widow, the prophet and a flask of oil

Shas in turmoil after election defeat: Will Aryeh Deri resign?

Rabbis meet with Shas chief Aryeh Deri amid reports he may resign; sources close to Deri firmly deny the claims.

Shas in turmoil after election defeat: Will Aryeh Deri resign?

Gary Williig:

Democrats have normalized Jew-hatred

Jews and Ameriicans who believe in the Constitution, take note and vote accordingly. Opinion.

Democrats have normalized Jew-hatred