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Closure:

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in the deadly attack on Tank No. 3 and abduction of its crew.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

Help wrap them up!

Record demand for tefillin among Jews everywhere

“Yesterday I got a call from a young man in Be’er Sheva. He told me, ‘I’ve never touched tefillin in my life-but today I feel I must start, please help me get a pair.’ He is not alone. In recent months, dozens of similar requests arrive every week.

Record demand for tefillin among Jews everywhere

Marriage goes up in flames

Alleged divorce arsonist catches fire

Umm al-Fahm man indicted for allegedly torching a motorcycle during a divorce-related dispute; police say he accidentally set himself on fire during the arson.

Alleged divorce arsonist catches fire

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Helmet cameras captured Duvdevan soldiers during a special operation in Burqin, in which a senior member of the Jenin terrorist network was arrested.

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

Daniel and Chava waited five years for their only daughter. Now 7-month-old Rivka is battling a serious blood disease.

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

Watch

'Hanan Ben Ari surprised by song’s success: “God is a genius"

Hanan Ben Ari released a live version of “Hashivenu" from his “Hindikim" performance and shared his excitement over the song’s journey: “I discover again and again how little I understand."

'Hanan Ben Ari surprised by song’s success: “God is a genius"

‘A big lie’:

Netanyahu rejects claims of Christian persecution

At memorial ceremony for fallen Arabic-speaking Christian IDF soldiers, Netanyahu rejects claims Israel persecutes minorities and calls the country an ‘island of tolerance.’

Netanyahu rejects claims of Christian persecution

Reservists send home after budget runs dry

Karmeli Brigade reservists say they left families, jobs and businesses for 100 days of duty, only to face early release because funding was not approved.

Reservists send home after budget runs dry

Enforcement operation around new communities

The Civil Administration removed dozens of illegal structures and encroachments near two new communities in Judea and Samaria.

Enforcement operation around new communities

Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into gov't

Yashar! party denies claim following meeting with northern Bedouin leaders: 'These things were never said, not even by implication.'

Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into gov't

“The games are over"

Ben Gvir confronts residents in Bir Hadaj

The National Security Minister visited Bir Hadaj and confronted residents during the demolition of illegal structures. “Anyone who breaks the law will encounter the enforcement authorities."

Ben Gvir confronts residents in Bir Hadaj

Report:

Houthis make surprise pledge on Israeli ships in secret US talks

Reuters reports US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman, where the terror group pledged not to attack American or Israeli vessels.

Houthis make surprise pledge on Israeli ships in secret US talks

Germany:

Police investigate death threat against Holocaust survivor

Police investigating threats against prominent Munich Holocaust survivor and AfD opponent Charlotte Knobloch.

Police investigate death threat against Holocaust survivor

Metula resident surprises reporters with praise for minister

Asked by Channel 13 which government representatives showed up during the darkest months of fighting in the north, Yossi Levit had one name he kept coming back to.

Metula resident surprises reporters with praise for minister

Rabbi Ovadia’s grandson blasts court over memorial ban

Yonatan Yosef says a Supreme Court ruling blocking a state memorial conference for his grandfather wrongly shifts authority from elected officials to the legal establishment.

Rabbi Ovadia’s grandson blasts court over memorial ban

Ashdod checks uncover invalid mezuzahs and tefillin

Ashdod mezuzah and tefillin inspection campaign finds erased words, damaged letters, in alarming quantity of parchments.

Ashdod checks uncover invalid mezuzahs and tefillin

Put Anti-Zionism on the defensive

We're losing the game. It's time to start playing by their rules. Op-ed.

Put Anti-Zionism on the defensive

10-year-old girl seriously injured by a moray in Eilat

The girl was rushed to the Yoseftal Medical Center suffering from deep lacerations and a tendon rupture.

10-year-old girl seriously injured by a moray in Eilat

Ending the era of Arab “Palestinianism"

Anti-Zionism, historically speaking, is the ideology of losers. It’s the ideology of societies that do not solve their internal problems but instead blame the Jews. Opinion.

Ending the era of Arab “Palestinianism"

‘If I’m captured, kill me’:

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order

Senior commander living on Gaza border reveals terrifying October 7 dilemma as Shin Bet fighters raced to save families before reaching her.

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order

Houthis respond to Saudi claims: ‘No threat to Mecca’

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree rejects Saudi accusations, insisting Yemen is targeting oil facilities and military bases and that the Islamic holy sites are not under threat.

Houthis respond to Saudi claims: ‘No threat to Mecca’

How Yom Kippur works

On Yom Kippur, we make a principled declaration: Our true essence is spiritual.

How Yom Kippur works

Can diabetics safely fast on Yom Kippur? New study offers hope

First-of-its-kind study finds more than 70% of participants completed a 25-hour fast without significant complications, with advance pump adjustments increasing the likelihood of success eightfold.

Can diabetics safely fast on Yom Kippur? New study offers hope

The economics of Atonement

Division, corruption, selfishness and short-term thinking inevitably impoverish a society. Responsibility, trust, discipline and shared purpose allow it to prosper. Opinion.

The economics of Atonement

Israeli study:

Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk

Study of more than 1.2 million Israelis finds kibbutz residents have significantly lower mortality risk than haredi and non-haredi Jews living in urban communities.

Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk

The amazing conquest of Hezbollah's Ali al-Taher fortress

Three aspects of the 4-month-long IDF operation, an operation carefully kept under the radar, are what makes its success so significant. Op-ed.

The amazing conquest of Hezbollah's Ali al-Taher fortress

Thailand launches probe into Chabad after holiday meal canceled

Phuket authorities order a seven-day investigation into Chabad of Patong, examining land ownership and licenses days after a Rosh Hashanah event for 2,000 Israelis was called off due to security concerns.

Thailand launches probe into Chabad after holiday meal canceled

Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56m views, report finds

New CAM analysis finds hundreds of viral posts blaming Jews and Israel for the September 11 attacks as conspiracy theories spread across major social media platforms.

Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56m views, report finds

‘Naza’ film:

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows to fight attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders: 'IDF most moral military in the world.'

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

From Defense to Offense:

Reclaiming the streets against Jew-hatred

Monthly rallies, now drawing hundreds of participants, are commanding real media attention. Opinion.

Reclaiming the streets against Jew-hatred

New film challenges the narrative surrounding Sara Netanyahu

A documentary in production features testimony from longtime employees who worked alongside Sara Netanyahu, including office chief Tzipi Navon, who claims she was offered money to speak against the Netanyahu family.

New film challenges the narrative surrounding Sara Netanyahu

Tragedy live on air: NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles

Three killed as news helicopter crashes in flames while covering a fatal accident; veteran anchor breaks down on air: 'We’ve lost contact with our people.'

Tragedy live on air: NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles

Double parking, double standard

Journalist Nate Friedman confronted an NYC parking inspector about discrimination in enforcement during times of Islamic prayer in the city.

Double parking, double standard

Outrage over 'NAZA' film

Dedi Simchi fumes: Scum - they should be cast out of society

Bereaved father Dedi Simchi launches a fierce attack against the creators of the anti-Israel documentary “NAZA".

Dedi Simchi fumes: Scum - they should be cast out of society

Pennsylvania man charged over alleged ISIS attack plot

21-year-old Pennsylvania man with a history of extremist activity as a juvenile charged after authorities say he obtained a rifle for an alleged ISIS attack.

Pennsylvania man charged over alleged ISIS attack plot

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

US House votes for a third time to end Trump's Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

'I have the qualities to lead'

Ben Gvir asked about the premiership

National Security Minister speaks about his political future, his leadership qualities, and what he believes he still lacks.

Ben Gvir asked about the premiership

German Chancellor to Iran:

'End Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Iran to end the Hormuz blockade, halt its nuclear program and prevent the conflict from spreading into Iraq.

'End Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program'

'An absolute lie'

Winter attacks Likud, party threatens libel lawsuit

Ofer Winter claimed that rivals tried to dismantle his party, threaten his staff, and hire private investigators. Likud demands a retraction and is threatening a libel suit.

Winter attacks Likud, party threatens libel lawsuit

Iran attack threat

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia

US urges Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing missile and drone threats from Iran and the Houthis.

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Finneas and other artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped following his pro-Palestinian Arab remarks at a concert.

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Report:

Trump admin plans $2.8 billion military package for Israel

The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion military package for Israel, according to a US official.

Trump admin plans $2.8 billion military package for Israel

Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh

The Otzma Yehudit party petitions the Central Elections Committee to disqualify former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from running in the upcoming Knesset elections.

Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh

Vance:

'US-Iran war will enter much different phase within months'

Vice President JD Vance says the US-Iran conflict will enter a “much different phase" within months as Washington pressures Tehran and restores traffic through Hormuz.

'US-Iran war will enter much different phase within months'

Chilling

Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7

In the recording, Keshet can be heard trying to call for medical assistance, describing the severe pain he was suffering and the paralyzing fear that left him unable to move.

Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7

IDF confirms:

Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet confirm elimination of Nael Abu Obeid, Hamas’ Rafah Brigade commander and military operations chief. Netanyahu and Katz: "No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza."

Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza

Rom Braslavski

'I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and admitted that despite their disagreements, he is very apprehensive about giving his vote to the left.

'I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here'

Remember not to forget Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor

What does it mean, to remember not to forget? In Judaism, the paradox of “remembering not to forget" is anchored in the dual command regarding the biblical nation of Amalek.

Remember not to forget Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor

Pink found her courage when the music industry lost its own

In standing up to Macklemore and declaring, “I was born a Jew," Pink did something painfully rare in today’s entertainment world: she refused to abandon her people when supporting Jews became unfashionable.

Pink found her courage when the music industry lost its own

Diaspora Rabbis, where are you?

Rabbi Teichtal the Gra, Rav Kook and the Ohr Sameach on aliya.

Diaspora Rabbis, where are you?

Secret channel against Houthis

Israel transfers intelligence to Saudi Arabia via US

Following a Saudi request to the United States, Israel has begun providing intelligence to Riyadh through Washington, based on the view that the Houthi threat is a regional problem.

Israel transfers intelligence to Saudi Arabia via US

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

Israel’s UN ambassador calls on countries to skip the event marking 25 years since the Durban Conference, saying there is “no reason to celebrate" its legacy of antisemitism and anti-Israel incitement.

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

IDF turns to Shin Bet in 'Naza' investigation

The IDF has already begun an investigation by its Information Security Department and at several other units suspected of being sources of materials and information provided to the creators of the film “Naza."

IDF turns to Shin Bet in 'Naza' investigation

Hostage survivor:

‘I prayed not to be moved - then the IDF bombed the building’

Bar Kupershtein recounts the miraculous moment during his Gaza captivity when a canceled transfer kept him from a building later destroyed in an IDF strike.

‘I prayed not to be moved - then the IDF bombed the building’

US, Israeli, Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany

US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs hold secret Germany meeting on ongoing conflict with Iran and broader regional tensions.

US, Israeli, Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his

Singer says the promoter of his US tour was the one who made the decision to drop the rapper who used his appearances to bash Israel.

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his