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They lost their families. Tomorrow, they marry anyway.

Two converts from opposite sides of the world marry tomorrow, without the family network most couples rely on.

80-year-old woman suffocates on giant hair tie

Doctors save the life of an elderly woman who suffered severe respiratory distress after a 15-centimeter hair tie became lodged in her esophagus, blocking more than 80% of her airway.

Indictment

14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent

An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.

Drama in Tel Aviv:

Yehuda Poliker woken in the night to save man threatening to jump

A Tel Aviv man said Yehuda Poliker was the only person who could convince him not to jump. Police woke the singer in the middle of the night and his intervention succeeded.

How antisemitism can advance your career

The more I understood the riotous Jewish tribe, the more I realized that a nation that can barely run the so-called "West Bank" (or, for that matter, a heated Knesset session) is unlikely to deviously pull the strings behind everything happening in the world. But never mind. Opinion.

Boy locked in his room & falls 4 stories

An 8-year-old boy fell from a height and was evacuated in serious condition with a head injury. According to initial suspicions, the boy was locked in his room on the fourth floor and tried to get out through the balcony.

“What chutzpah"

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lashes out at Rabbi Dov Lior

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply attacked Rabbi Dov Lior as part of his remarks opposing visits to the Temple Mount: “He does not come up to the ankles of any of the rabbis I mentioned."

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.

Thousands of Haredim enlist

A look at the IDF’s new service tracks

The IDF is presenting its range of dedicated tracks - from Paratroopers and Hasmonean Brigade combat soldiers to intelligence researchers and personnel in technology and logistics.

Iran’s Unit 4000 and the new architecture of outsourced terrorism

The genius-and danger-of this model is its ability to fragment an operation among people who understand only a fraction of it. Tehran’s reported covert networks use digital recruitment, criminal intermediaries, and deniable local operatives. Opinion.

Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir

The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions

Courts Jewish Democrats

El-Sayed apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial remarks as he works to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats ahead of November.

US Embassy:

'Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm'

US Embassy in Beirut says Hezbollah must disarm, accusing the Iran-backed group of refusing talks because it is taking orders from Tehran.

Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.

Yair Netanyahu launches scathing attack on Ben Gvir

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, claiming: “The police have definitively become Kaplan’s enforcement arm."

'That crazy woman'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply criticizes the Attorney General over the controversy surrounding a memorial event for his father: “She is going after Maran, and this will not go unanswered."

Yotam Haim’s mother sends stunning message to soldier on trial

Iris Haim, whose son was accidentally killed in Gaza, says anger and revenge over the killing of an Israeli by IDF soldiers will only lead to more deaths.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Five things Jews (and Christians) need to know about October 7

By portraying Israel and the West as preternaturally blameworthy, leftists advance the cause of Islamism. Opinion.

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

Anti-Israel activist targeted one of three children near the Barkai neighborhood; residents detained the suspect until police arrived, Har Hevron Council says.

COGAT reveals: Between 20-30% of Gaza aid isn't food

Hundreds of trucks carrying food, medical supplies and water infrastructure equipment entered Gaza through Israel, while 150 residents departed for third countries, official data reveals.

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

What started with a polite request to lower the volume allegedly ended with a violent assault, a police investigation, and a shaken guesthouse owner questioning whether he should have called police sooner.

New details emerge:

Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind

More than NIS 200,000 in debt, a surprise 50th birthday party and an apartment left untouched: New details reveal what preceded Mali and Liel Yahalomi’s mysterious departure.

August goes wild:

Thunderstorms, lightning and 70 km/h winds hit Israel

Rare late-August weather system brings strong winds and haze, with heavy rain and localized flooding possible in northern Israel.

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.

Exclusive interview:

Former hostage: 'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d'

Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of Hamas captivity, tells Arutz Sheva about the moment he surrendered himself to G-d deep inside the tunnel, 'I felt warmth and light in the darkness.'

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

At least 13 buses from northern Israel stopped as protesters block entrance to Jerusalem over public transportation operating on the Sabbath.

Violent clashes in Qusra

Clashes erupt in Qusra, Jalud, after Israelis begin to hit back following rock attack by local Arabs.

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza

Two Hamas terrorists advancing attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire, are eliminated in Gaza.

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.

Finland to end funding for UNRWA after current agreement expires

Finland announces it will end its funding for UNRWA when its current agreement expires. Israel’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the move: UNRWA is a hotbed of terrorism.

Amid US economic pressure

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

'Illegitimate and illegal'

Hezbollah chief again rejects Israel-Lebanon framework

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterates his rejection of the US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework.

Closer to a deal?

Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting

Gilad Erdan and Benny Gantz meet at Gantz’s home and agree to continue talks. Erdan stresses the need to first establish common principles, while Gantz presents his conditions for the alliance.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

Likud blasts Ben Gvir:

'Paving the way for a left-wing government'

Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.

Four plead guilty to arson on Jewish ambulances in London

Four men plead guilty to arson attack that destroyed four Hatzolah ambulances in London, causing £1 million in damage.

From yeshiva to the intelligence front

As part of the "Headstart Intelligence" project, members of the haredi sector were recruited for intelligence research roles in Brigade 146.

IDF conducts precise strike against terrorists in the Jenin area

IDF drone strikes vehicle carrying three terrorists, including head of a terrorist network in Jenin who was planning attacks, amid heightened security tensions and increased alert levels in Judea and Samaria.

The Israeli force-multiplier factor in US military strength

Israel did not grow strong because it had an American alliance. It acquired an American alliance because it had grown strong. Opinion.

October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.

Border Police officer: Kestelman showed ID after shooting stopped

Border Police officer Adiv Mansour testified that Kestelman only pulled out his wallet after the shooting had ended: 'While his wallet was being checked, there was no gunfire from any party.'

Million Jews and 40 communities:

Smotrich's plan causes uproar in Arab world

Smotrich’s plan to settle one million Jews in the Negev and Galilee has drawn fierce condemnation and calls from the Arab sector to turn out in large numbers at the polls.

Smotrich-Feiglin alliance taking shape

Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin are negotiating a joint election run that could give Feiglin the No. 2 spot as Religious Zionism battles the threshold.

Ra’am rallies Negev voters: ‘More votes, more influence’

Ra'am MK Mansour Abbas urges increased Arab turnout, pledging to fight home demolitions, push for recognition of illegal Bedouin villages.

Police: Car was stolen

Protesters rush to IDF checkpoint over arrest

Haredi protesters block Route 443, believing a draft evader was being detained, but police say he was arrested in a stolen car before his status was discovered.

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for unity to save right-wing bloc, Otzma Yehudit declares decision to run separately 'final and absolute.'

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Ki Tavo: Tithing in the proper order

When we rush to address problems before their time, even good intentions can produce harmful results and prevent much good.

Chaos in Jerusalem:

Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.

Parashat Ki Tavo:

Two mountains. One altar

A Jew remains responsible for another Jew even when they are not standing on the same mountain.

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple

Irish man who allegedly told Jewish tourists Hitler should have 'finished the job' admits to his actions and will stand trial in October.

Gary Lineker, Mark Ruffalo and the Antisemitism they cannot see

Two global stars, millions of followers and the same question: when Jews identify antisemitism, why does everyone else get to tell us we’re wrong? Opinion.

California could become first state to list ‘Jewish’ as ethnicity

Groundbreaking bill would add 'Jewish' to ethnicity and race questions on state forms, drawing support from Jewish groups and warnings from opponents.

From Hamas captivity to new life:

Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Less than a year after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rivka celebrate the birth of their daughter.