Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks
Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.
Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.


Jew-haters think their time has come. The proper response to this war against the Jewsh people is not to deflect it, but to fight it better. Opinion

European powers have issued a joint statement alleging that former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned to death using a toxin commonly associated with poisonous frogs.

Senior Iranian diplomats reportedly transported large sums of cash to Hezbollah in recent months, using diplomatic passports to evade inspections, Iran International report says.
The UN Women agency’s “Palestine" branch gave Norwegian funds to a PA women’s center that was named after mass murderer Dalal Mughrabi. So much for the Oslo Accords. Opinion.

IDF troops identifies, eliminates, terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in Gaza, posing imminent threat to their safety.

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations meets President Aliyev of Azerbaijan ahead of 51st Annual Leadership Mission to Jerusalem this week.

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars connect the Torah Reading with the Land of Israel.

Channel 12's Amit Segal puts MK Ayman Odeh on the spot, cornering him over whether he acknowledges that Hamas is a terror group.

Arbel Yehoud, who was held alone for 482 days, described prolonged isolation and two broken ribs but chose to keep the bulk of the painful experiences to herself.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to fly to Washington to attend Peace Council, at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Police investigating after human remains found in forested area near Pisgat Ze'ev.

Two US officials told Reuters that the US military is preparing for a weeks-long operation in Iran if Trump orders an attack.

After NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office, NYC City Hall evicts Israel drone supplier from Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Israel's weather will be hot, then cold and possibly rainy, forecasters say.

Ghassan Al-Dheini, head of the Abu Shabab militia, says his group is helping Israel cripple Hamas in Gaza.

Nickolay Mladenov, head diplomat for Gaza ceasefire talks, insists all militants must disarm. His comments come after reports suggesting Hamas could keep light weapons as part of Trump’s peace plan.

Trump suggests regime change in Iran "could be the best thing". He expresses confidence in Iran talks but warns of dire consequences if no deal is reached. He also predicts Netanyahu will receive a pardon.

UN human rights office expresses concern over calls for dismissal of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for “Palestine" known for her anti-Israel bias.

Senior officials say Trump is weighing military options against Iran, including targeting its nuclear and missile capabilities or sending commandos to strike military targets. Decision still pending.

Two men jailed for life after planning an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. Foiled by an undercover operative, the ISIS-inspired plot aimed to kill and injure many, including children.

Man wielding a knife attacks police during a ceremony at Paris’ Arc de Triomphe before being shot by officers and hospitalized. No injuries reported among bystanders or police.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir assesses Gaza's Rafah area, emphasizing the dismantling of Hamas' infrastructure.

Ministry warns unvaccinated individuals to avoid large events in outbreak areas and recommends accelerated immunization schedule.

Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.

The High Court has ruled Palestine Action’s ban unlawful, pending a further hearing and possible appeal. While the ruling is hailed as a victory for free speech, supporting the group is still a criminal offence.

US and coalition forces complete 23-day operation transferring more than 5,700 ISIS fighters from Syria to Iraqi custody to bolster regional security.

Yamam and Israel Defense Forces arrested in Jenin Mohammed Zidan, an accomplice in the shooting attack in Funduq, in which three Israelis were murdered and eight wounded.

Yeshiva student Rabbi Avraham Ben Dayan was released this morning (Friday) from military prison, after being held in custody since last Saturday night for failing to report for enlistment.

The high air pollution is caused by southwesterly winds, which are carrying dust to the area. An improvement in air quality is expected over the weekend.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir conducted a tour of Ofer Prison this morning with the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, Kobi Yaakobi. "From the 'all-inclusive hotel' to real prisons."

“The progress of human knowledge, and all of the results of human inventions - is all the work of God."

MK Meir Porush submitted an urgent parliamentary query to Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the arrest of yeshiva students and the conditions of their detention in military prison.

Cultural totalitarianism turned people into sterile zombies, brainwashed them, perverted the minds of men and women, and subdued intellectuals responsible for the future of their people. The entrane to the cave is closing.

The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.

The Iranians are suffering from obsessive, compulsive hatred of the Jews and of Israel and do not hide their intention of using any and every means to eradicate the lives of 8 million Jews in Israel. Is it wise to wait and see?!

What is the difference between a G-d Who listens and a G-d Who partners?

The Palestinian Arab 'refugee' issue is not a humanitarian tragedy; it is a manufactured industry designed to facilitate the destruction of the Jewish state. We must stop asking "How do we reform UNRWA?" and start asking "How do we sunset it?" Opinion.

Two years ago, Fernando Marman and Luis Herr were rescued from Hamas captivity in a special operation by Shayetet 13. Now, a new video from the soldiers' body cameras has been released.

The Iran debate has been framed as a choice between a deal and a military attack. That is the wrong choice. Opinon.

Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.

When my reptilian brain goes wild, I need to help it see its owner.

It is shocking that Qatar has not voluntarily turned over Meshaal to US custody. He was indicted by the US Justice Department (DOJ) for, among other things, terrorism and murder conspiracy. Opinion.

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

Iranian authorities dismiss a provincial TV director after a reporter appeared to call for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei during a live broadcast.

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for the removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her anti-Israel statements. Austria, Germany, and France also demand her resignation.

Channel 14 poll shows a slight increase for the right-wing bloc to 66 seats, with Netanyahu leading in the prime ministerial race with 57% compared to 19% for Bennett.

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.

Whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, accuses her of limiting access to report on Jared Kushner. The conversation raises concerns about US policy on Iran and Middle East peace talks.

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

A woman in her 50s killed in shooting in Tamra, a young woman injured in Tayibe, and six people murdered in 24 hours across the country.

Ireland’s soccer association confirms it will play Israel in the 2026 UEFA Nations League, despite a previous call for Israel’s expulsion over alleged violations of UEFA’s statutes.

PA’s “finance minister" warns in press conference in Ramallah that the financial situation of the PA has become "extremely dangerous."

Parshat Shekalim itself revolves around the half-shekel - a modest, equal contribution required of every individual, rich and poor alike, toward the communal service.

Shabbat Shekalim is the first of five special Shabbatot, over seven weeks.

This Shabbat, in addition to reading the parsha of Mishpatim, we will read the haftarah for Shekalim.
