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Ahead of elections:

Bennett U-turns on key religious issues

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.

Bennett U-turns on key religious issues

International Monetary Fund

Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Another strong indicator for the Israeli economy: GDP per capita continues to rise, reinforcing Israel’s position among the world’s leading economies.

Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Interview:

Low point in Israel's status in US

What brought Israel to its current low point in US public relations and can it be fixed? Former Israeli Consul in LA Yaki Dayan analyzes the reasons and is convinced that there is a way and we must take action now.

Low point in Israel's status in US

We cannot look away

We must sustain those who came home from battle physically unhurt, but psychologically scarred. Opinion.

We cannot look away

Netanyahu: 'Stunned and saddened' by damage to Christian statue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns soldier for damaging Christian icon, stresses religious tolerance.

Netanyahu: 'Stunned and saddened' by damage to Christian statue

IDF reservist released after six days in Shin Bet custody

Court rejects request to keep IDF soldier who eliminated terrorist in custody, orders his release.

IDF reservist released after six days in Shin Bet custody

Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Japanese authorities issue urgent tsunami warning after 7.4-magnitude quake strikes offshore.

Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Bereavement:

Impact of bereavement on work: new survey finds higher stress

A 2025 survey shows bereaved workers face higher stress, turnover, and safety risks, though some find strength in work.

Impact of bereavement on work: new survey finds higher stress

Yom Ha'atzmaut:

Chief Rabbi calls for unity as prerequisite for victory

Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Ber, sends a special message to the nation ahead of Memorial Day for Soldiers and Yom Ha'atzmaut: 'Out of the darkness a great light will shine.'

Chief Rabbi calls for unity as prerequisite for victory

Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens

Belzer Rebbe prayed at home, family asks hasidim worldwide to pray for his recovery.

Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens

Smotrich: Gaza should become a Jewish city

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Sderot yeshiva, calls for Jewish resettlement of Gaza.

Smotrich: Gaza should become a Jewish city

Officials: Iran could soon rebuild ballistic missile system

Israeli officials warn Iran's ballistic missile array not part of negotiations, warn failure to address issue may lead to another round of fighting.

Officials: Iran could soon rebuild ballistic missile system

Foreign Minister apologizes after soldier smashes Jesus statue

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar apologizes to Christians worldwide after IDF soldier smashes statue of Jesus, promises 'strict measures' against soldier responsible.

Foreign Minister apologizes after soldier smashes Jesus statue

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF expose IRGC's Unit 4000, the main terror arm that planned to assassinate Israeli officials and blow up oil pipelines.

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Gaza's Jewish past - and a blueprint for Its Jewish future

Gaza's future must be built on truth. And the truth is that the Jews were there first, returned again and again, and were expelled each time by force.

Gaza's Jewish past - and a blueprint for Its Jewish future

Explosives cache found in Beit Ummar school

IDF, Shin Bet uncover explosives cache in Beit Ummar school after Karmei Tzur attack.

Explosives cache found in Beit Ummar school

Where do they differ?

Haredim and Religious Zionists

The argument is an internal argument, within the family, like the arguments between Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Tarfon and between Rashi and Tosafot.

Haredim and Religious Zionists

Giulio Meotti:

The UN and Western relativists are the allies of Iran's gallows

The scenes are worthy of the Palace of the Absurd, but the venue is called the United Nations instead. Opinion.

The UN and Western relativists are the allies of  Iran's gallows

Exposed: Iranian espionage network targeting Israeli youths

Two young Israelis indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran.

Exposed: Iranian espionage network targeting Israeli youths

Domestic violence:

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

Meirav Edri (40) was stabbed to death, suspected to have been by her partner, who also stabbed and seriously injured her 9-year-old son from her previous marriage.

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

IDF takes out ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher

IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon, citing immediate threat despite ongoing ceasefire.

IDF takes out ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher

Post Passover Reflections:

Linking the past, present, and future

What does Passover-now behind us-ask of us today?

Linking the past, present, and future

Podcast with grandmother

Freed hostage bursts into tears

Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen interviews her grandmother on her new podcast, V1, bursts into tears during interview after hearing that her grandmother has not slept since October 7.

Freed hostage bursts into tears

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

A string of firebombings targeting London's Jewish institutions rattles Britain’s Jewish community. 'We cannot, and must not, wait before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society,' says Chief Rabbi Mirvis.

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

New era at Air New Zealand

Beds coming to economy class

Air New Zealand introduces dedicated sleeping pods for economy travelers, aiming to improve long-haul flight comfort with a service never before offered.

Beds coming to economy class

Entertainment leaders reject calls to ban Israel from Eurovision

More than 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign an open letter rejecting attempts to ban Israel from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Entertainment leaders reject calls to ban Israel from Eurovision

Sen. Fetterman:

'Democratic Party definitely has a problem with antisemitism'

Pro-Israel Democrat Sen. John Fetterman says the Democratic Party “definitely" has a problem with antisemitism, citing a Maine candidate with a Nazi-linked tattoo and the party’s embrace of a Hamas cheerleader.

'Democratic Party definitely has a problem with antisemitism'

Spain pushes EU to sever association agreement with Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announces that Spain will ask the European Union to terminate its association agreement with Israel, citing alleged violations of international law in Gaza and Lebanon.

Spain pushes EU to sever association agreement with Israel

Minister Miki Zohar questioned in Histadrut affair probe

The National Fraud Investigations Unit of Lahav 433 summons Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the Histadrut affair.

Minister Miki Zohar questioned in Histadrut affair probe

Turkish FM:

'Israel creating international illusion to occupy lands'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accuses Israel of using security concerns as a pretext to seize more land and create an international illusion.

'Israel creating international illusion to occupy lands'

Michigan Senate hopeful:

'Israeli government just as evil as Hamas'

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed equates Israel's government with Hamas, calling both "evil" and labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

'Israeli government just as evil as Hamas'

Louisiana shooting:

Seven of the dead were the gunman’s own children

Gunman in domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which left eight children dead, identified as Shamar Elkins.

Seven of the dead were the gunman’s own children

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf

Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf

Tehran snubs Trump

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

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US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

The whole that is less than the sum of its parts

Why we never feel we are winning, when we really are. Opinion.

The whole that is less than the sum of its parts

IDF investigates:

Soldier filmed smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

An image circulated online shows a soldier smashing a crucufix in the village of Deir Saryan. The IDF condemns the incident and has launched an investigation to determine if the image was genuine.

Soldier filmed smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

Iran Ceasefire: Deadly delay or historic deal?

Without a permanent guarantor, we are merely subsidizing Iran’s "long game" until the next administration. Opinion.

Iran Ceasefire: Deadly delay or historic deal?

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Milei steals the show at torch-lighting ceremony rehearsal

Argentine President Javier Milei arrived, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the dress rehearsal for the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and performed a song in Spanish.

Milei steals the show at torch-lighting ceremony rehearsal

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

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Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

About 125 flag-bearers from across the IDF will march on the Mount Herzl plaza in formations symbolizing technological innovation.

Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA

US authorities arrested an Iranian national accused of brokering drones and munitions deals tied to Tehran, with potential 20-year prison sentence.

Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA

Sad Ending:

Teen lost off the coast of Netanya found dead

After ten days of intensive searching, 18-year-old Avraham Yeshayahu Spiegel was found lifeless in the water off the Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya.

Teen lost off the coast of Netanya found dead

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Horrific mass shooting:

8 children murdered in Louisiana

Eight children ages 1 to 14 are killed in Shreveport mass shooting; suspect dies after police chase as investigators work to determine a motive.

8 children murdered in Louisiana

Huckabee:

Netanyahu, Milei restore Western values with 'moral clarity'

Mike Huckabee praises Netanyahu and Milei as moral leaders, hailing their courage, alliance with Trump, and role in advancing peace through strength.

Netanyahu, Milei restore Western values with 'moral clarity'

Ahead of Memorial Day:

Mount Herzl military cemetery expansion approved

The appeals committee rejected the objection by the NGO "Transparent Jerusalem" and granted an exceptional permit to establish new burial plots due to a 'urgent and immediate need.'

Mount Herzl military cemetery expansion approved

Over 250 terrorists eliminated

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

162nd Division dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

Netanyahu: Every time Milei comes something big happens

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in Jerusalem. The two leaders will issue statements to the media and sign agreements.

Netanyahu: Every time Milei comes something big happens

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

A deep dive into Iran’s power structure, economic capture, and social rupture. Opinion.

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

Israeli flags to be flown on Temple Mount - despite threats

Temple Mount groups urge Independence Day visits with Israeli flags, while the Palestinian Authority warns of escalation over the planned move.

Israeli flags to be flown on Temple Mount - despite threats

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Netanyahu draws with fallen soldier's son

Ahead of Memorial Day, the Prime Minister shared his personal pain in a meeting with bereaved families and delivered a message of Hope for the future.

Netanyahu draws with fallen soldier's son

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth

A new Jewish Agency report finds strong optimism among young Jews worldwide despite rising antisemitism, highlighting resilience and deep ties to Israel.

New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth

Raz Hershko takes European champion for second time

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won the European Judo Championships today (Sunday) for the second time in her career.

Raz Hershko takes European champion for second time