ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists
A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.
A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.


Footage released this morning shows pallets of energy drinks being brought into the Gaza Strip under the classification of humanitarian supplies.

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv noticed Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer didn't have the noose pin his party has been using to call for the death penalty for terrorists and gave him one personally.

The wallcreeper, a rare bird species from the wallcreeper family native to Europe, was spotted in the Arbel Nature Reserve for the first time in three years.
A 76-year-old passenger on a Dan bus was asked to move to the back due to “Mehadrin" seating. The court issued its ruling, marking a clear stance against gender discrimination in public transport.

Hamas begins its secret leadership vote to replace Yahya Sinwar, with Khalil Al‑Hayya and Khaled Meshaal leading the race, according to Reuters.

The subsidiary, 'Rami Levy Financial Services,' has submitted requests to regulators to establish an extensive credit operation, including digital payments, loan issuance, and preparations to obtain a “narrow bank" license.

A nine-month-old baby girl lost consciousness at her home in Geva Binyamin and was evacuated to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident.

New data reveals that full-floor penthouses in Jerusalem's luxury towers appreciate 40% faster than standard luxury apartments - and this might be your only chance to secure one.

The Islamic Forever War against Israel is a continuation of Islamic history and not an aberration. Peace with Israel in this view, is not only impossible-it is heretical. Review.

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 'Here Next Year' Program hosts largest-ever Israel fair for gap year students: 600 young adults gather in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel.

As of this morning (Wednesday), 116.7 mm of rain were recorded at the Erezim measuring station in the capital, while the Jerusalem hills came second with 107.5 mm.

Khamenei leaving the scene is not the same as the regime falling. Opinion.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase, including international oversight and a Palestinian technocratic government, despite Hamas not releasing the hostage Ran Gvili.

If antisemitism looks like this during prosperity, what will happen when the inevitable downturn arrives?

The attacker approached the vehicle with several haredi passengers, opened the doors, shouting insults and acting violently. 'A frightening incident.'

Textbooks most clearly reflect the way in which a society seeks to instill its principles in the minds of its youth. PA textbooks clearly contradict its commitments under the Oslo Accords. Op-ed.

Kathy Hochul proposes 25‑foot protest buffer zones at houses of worship, citing rising antisemitism.

Antonio Guterres warns Israel he may take the UNRWA dispute to the ICJ, prompting a sharp rebuke from Ambassador Danny Danon.

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges Israel to stop setting conditions and warns of the humanitarian impact in the Gaza Strip.

Axios reveals that Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani have been privately texting for weeks, forming an unlikely rapport.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

Syria orders Kurdish forces to withdraw east of Aleppo as tensions spike, protests erupt, and Kurdish officials warn Damascus is preparing a full‑scale attack.

US once again urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate, travel disruptions grow, and the regime restricts communications and flights.

Supreme Court instructs that Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the petitions against Minister Ben Gvir be postponed and transferred to an expanded panel, as requested by the minister.

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

Israeli ambassador to US, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, signed a stealth jet that will soon arrive in Israel, dedicating it to his son, Lt. Col. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, an elite combat soldier who fell in the Swords of Iron war.

Critical meeting due to be held in Bnei Brak between leaders of the Lithuanian and Hasidic communities in an effort to formulate a unified position of the haredi parties on the draft law.

Israel has raised its alert level across several defense systems as the IDF prepares for potential escalation.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells Parliament the government will impose 'full and further sanctions' on Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

He is dangerous bcause he is effective. He is a good salesman. The Jews are his merchandise. Opinion.

US leaders sign policy declaration at Mar-a-Lago: 'Judea and Samaria are an inseparable part of Israel'

MKs from Israel’s national camp gathered at a special Knesset conference to discuss political, security, and legal approaches to Gaza in the day after the war, emphasizing public resolve, national clarity, and long-term strategic leadership.

IDF observations identified six armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel shaft near forces in western Rafah. Two were eliminated, the incident is still ongoing.

Former hostage Eitan Mor describes how a teaching from the Tanya helped save his life in Gaza, as he joined the family of fallen hostage Ran Gvili for a special Tanya printing ceremony.

The Henley Passport Index has published its ranking of the world’s strongest passports for 2025. Singapore tops the list, followed by Japan and South Korea. Where do Israel and the US rank?

Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that the US is not taking enough action against the UN's antisemitism.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.

Secretary Rubio announces that the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood are being designated under Trump's executive order.

Minister Gideon Saar announced the immediate suspension of contacts with several UN agencies and international organizations, following the US' withdrawal from similar bodies.

Jewish public figures in US hold popular antisemitic influencer responsible for incitement that led to the arson of a synagogue in Mississippi.

PM Netanyahu spoke with Yaakov Harari, released from prison in Venezuela, praising diplomatic and security efforts to his release, thanking Israeli agencies, international partners, and the Harari family for their perseverance.

A Druze resident of Mount Bashan in southern Syria published a video expressing gratitude and a demand for a change in the security situation in the region.

US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.

Young Iranian woman accuses the global far left of selective outrage, remaining silent over Iran’s brutal repression and digital blackout while loudly mobilizing around Gaza, exposing what she calls a deep moral hypocrisy.

This principle of unity transforming individuals into something qualitatively different is beautifully mirrored in Judaism.

Rescue teams are searching for a teenager who was swept away in the Modi'in stream. It appears that the teen and his friend went to the stream to watch the flooding and got carried away by the current.

Many Jewish educators the world over describe a growing sense of strain as they wrestle with the same underlying questions of identity facing their students, even as their realities differ. Op-ed.

Itzik Bonzel warns Hamas is rebuilding, says Gaza must be resolved militarily, and voices full support for PM Netanyahu, while demanding accountability for the failures of October 7.

Rabbi Dov Lando criticized those participating in demonstrations and hinted at the actions of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction.'

Faction leaders sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him not to comply with any Supreme Court ruling ordering the dismissal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, calling such a move undemocratic.

A new study indicates a decline in fertility in the haredi community and highlights gaps between different sects, including a sharp rise in core-curriculum studies.

Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.

Israeli forces dispatched to the Ad-Dhahiriya area after reports of armed suspects impersonating IDF soldiers and robbing shops; several suspects detained.

The mother of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, describes the struggle to bring back her son and expresses concern about the normalization of the current situation.

The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.

The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.

Weaponizing religion as a political tool is an immoral tool - look at the hadiths that promote jihad. Opinion.

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.
