Jewish-American satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97
Famed Jewish-American songwriter remembered for his biting satire and one of the first popular songs about a Jewish holiday.
Famed Jewish-American songwriter remembered for his biting satire and one of the first popular songs about a Jewish holiday.


PM visits IDF Intelligence Directorate, says defeating Hamas and returning the hostages are 'two interlinked goals.'

Photographer documents al-Sahaba Market filled with Israeli produce, canned goods, and customers paying in shekels, amid claims of starvation and famine.

IDF Arabic Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee has released new footage refuting Hamas’ claims of starvation and illustrating the abundance of food found in the terror group’s tunnels.
Official accuses Bennett of breaching norms by attacking government during US visit; Bennett's camp fires back, blaming official for October 7 massacre and failed Gaza policy.

A political source outlined to Arutz Sheva the growing ties between the US and a specific Muslim country and claimed the country in question has the potential to join the Abraham Accords.

This hypocrisy is intolerable. Opinion.

US President tells reporters Hamas was unwilling to negotiate and used hostages as human shields, urging Israel to shift tactics in ongoing fight.

Tensions erupted at the prayer plaza as Women of the Wall attempt to bypass regulations with concealed Torah scroll.

Ariel Meir Taman, IDF reservist and father of four who served since October 7 identifying bodies is found lifeless in Ofakim.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'gates of hell' will open on Gaza if hostages aren't released, stresses IDF's superhuman efforts to protect Gaza civilians.

As extreme heat sweeps across Israel, the Ramat Gan Safari is keeping its animals cool with weather-specific care.

COGAT has confirmed that photos of a 'starved' Gaza child are fake news; child suffers unrelated genetic illness and was evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Italy.

At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.

Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall, with her husband, singer Jonathan Cain, and puts a personal note in the wall with her heartfelt prayers.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says strategic move underway, rejects idea of quitting government. 'Inappropriate political considerations during wartime.'

University of Haifa study examines degree of pluralism in artificial intelligence systems, finds that while they acknowledge the legitimacy of different positions, they do not always allow them to remain.

A gunman opened fire at the busy Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok on Monday, killing four security guards, a woman vendor, and later himself. Police are investigating possible motives.

Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya accuses Israel of derailing negotiations and targeting civilians, calls on Arab world to act.

Two Jews, holding US citizenship, were arrested in Iran for interrogation on suspicion of ties to Israel following Operation Rising Lion.

MK Moshe Saada attacks increased aid to Gaza: ‘An immoral and unethical policy—arming the enemy to fight our children.’

British Prime Minister is expected to convene his cabinet members during the summer recess to discuss the war in Gaza and urge President Trump to 'exert greater pressure on Israel.'

Advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered, providing first-ever evidence of blade production in southern Israel.

Infant girl, too young to receive protective vaccine, in critical condition and connected to ECMO machine due to measles infection.

IDF failed to defend Sufa, but military and civilian forces prevented a massacre. Full investigation report revealed.

Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September under President Sharaa, expanding the assembly to 210 seats.

In September 1938, French Prime Minister Edouard Daladier, along with the UK Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain sacrificed Czechoslovakia to appease Adolf Hitler, evil dictator of Germany. How did that work out, Mr. Macron? Opinion.

I am already reciting Kinot with every headline, every funeral, every fallen soldier. Opinion.

Michigan man charged with terrorism after randomly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City. All victims are expected to survive.

Fanatic radical Islam in all its guises is a curse on the world and has to be stopped. Opinion.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese criticizes Israel's blockade of Gaza aid and warns Netanyahu's government is "losing support," but says recognition of a Palestinian state is not imminent.

Top Hamas figure Ghazi Hamad says Hamas offered terms for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of terrorist prisoners, likely including those involved in the October 7 massacre.

Man on easyJet flight to Glasgow shouts “Allahu Akbar” and claims to have a bomb, also declaring “Death to Trump” before being restrained by passengers and arrested upon landing.

UK PM Keir Starmer will recall his cabinet amid growing pressure to recognize a Palestinian state. Over 200 MPs demand action as the Gaza crisis worsens.

A dramatic report from the Netherlands signals a shift in Dutch policy, with its intelligence agency identifying Israel as a threat to the international legal order.

Three people killed and multiple others seriously injured when a passenger train derails in southwestern Germany.

You can help: $15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment.

Houthi rebels announce plans to strike any vessel tied to Israeli ports, citing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Jewish-Israeli activist Rudy Rochman speaks about fighting antisemitism and says that many Jewish leaders were against confronting the problem in the years before October 7th.

PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Middle East expert Joseph Epstein explains why Baku’s decades-long partnership with Israel and Washington positions it as the next candidate for the historic peace framework.

Rabbi Shalom Yisrael Dirnfeld, head of the Torah V'emuna Yeshiva and a beloved educator, passes away following a lengthy illness.

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.

Following the interception of the Handala flotilla, a woman in her 70s who participated in the flotilla was found to be carrying 21 units of hashish on her person.

Ofer Calderon, held by Hamas for 484 days, joins Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour de France's final stage in Paris, fulfilling a promise made during his captivity and calling for the return of all hostages.

Yosef Mendelevich: “The freedom fighters in Soviet Russia were like trees, standing tall and not bowing down. That’s how the idea came to me to create a forest for the Prisoners of Zion." It was dedicated last week.

Hezbollah terror group preparing for military escalation, significant attack by Israel, report says.

Minister Sa'ar orders French deputy ambassador to Israel Mikaël Griffon for reprimand after Emmanuel Macron announces France's recognition of 'Palestine.' 'Violating Israel's sovereignty & hypocrisy.'

'No more delays, no more partial deals': New Yorkers rally with hostage families in Central Park to 'bring everyone home.'

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin speaks from the Kerem Shalom Crossing, emphasizing Israel is doing everything possible to help Gazan civilians. 'Hamas has exploited its own population; Israel supports aid for civilians, not for Hamas.'

Can you imagine a Mamdani ruining New York City and a Hunter Biden finishing up the rest of the counttry? It could happen. Opinion.

US President says America gave $60 million to provide food to Gaza, but no other nation contributed to the effort, Hamas has less reason to negotiate with fewer hostages in its grasp.

Republican Senator says he believes President Trump has concluded that the war cannot be ended by negotiating with Hamas and Israel will remove Hamas from power the same way the Allies removed the Nazis from power in Germany.

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf says statements about pain 'distorted,' clarifies words referred only to Draft Law. 'Your sons are the holiest, your pain is everyone's pain,' he clarifies to bereaved families.

IDF soldier severely injured after being crushed by elevator at military base in central Israel; circumstances under investigation

IDF announces daily ten-hour humanitarian pause in Gaza to facilitate aid delivery; Jordan and the UAE airdrop 25 tons of humanitarian supplies into Hamas-controlled enclave.

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haidar Abboud and additional Hezbollah artillery operative eliminated in Debaal area in southern Lebanon.

The 73-year-old Illinois man who attacked his Palestian Arab tenants and murdered a 6-year-old boy in a rage over the Hamas massacre died 5 months after he was found guilty of murder.

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.
