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Tragic end to search

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

Ad Kan Chairman:

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

A document circulated by Hamas reveals the group's lessons from the war and its preparations for next massacre, this time coordinated with Lebanon, Judea, and Samaria.

Amit Segal:

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.

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Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

'How can we continue?'

Terror victim Aviv Maor laid to rest

19-year-old Aviv Maor was laid to rest in Ein Harod Ihud after she was stabbed to death by an Arab terrorist in northern Israel.

Encouraging sign?

A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave country

A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Polls are wrong, Israelis want to return to Gaza

In an Arutz Sheva interview at the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard says Israelis favor resettling Gaza, urging decisive leadership and an Israel-first policy on security.

10 New Orphans:

Jerusalem Family Shattered After Father's Sudden Passing

A father of ten in Jerusalem has passed away suddenly and tragically - and overnight, a normal family has been plunged into crisis.

Aliyah annual figures reach record high in the past four years

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.

Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.

Petition to Supreme court against selective enforcement

Petition filed with Supreme Court notes that enforcement solely against haredim, including budget cuts for daycare subsidies and schools, constitutes collective punishment.

Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction

Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.

Hamas captivity survivors announce engagement

Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky, both survivors of Hamas captivity, announce engagement. 'This is my victory.'

Sacred items defaced in Givatayim synagogue

A serious act of desecration involving sacred Jewish items was reported late Sunday night at the entrance to the Beit Yosef Synagogue on Gilboa Street in Givatayim.

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.

Under Western Wall Plaza:

Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered

Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.

Anti-smoking treaty calls for lawsuits against tobacco companies

Attorney Amos Hozner said the move could create a litigation potential of tens of billions of shekels in Israel as the state sues for the costs of healthcare for smoking.

Electricity failure leaves Bnei Brak weddings in the dark

Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.

'They told me my wife was dead'

Elkana Bohbot’s testimony of atrocities in captivity

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot reveals the severe abuse he endured, including humiliation, curses, and the terrorists’ repeated wishes for the death of his young son.

Knesset lobby pushes plan for 'Garinei Nachal' in northern Gaza

Knesset lobby and Nachala launch efforts to establish military youth movements in northern Gaza, with soldiers and bereaved families declaring readiness to begin new communities amid growing political momentum.

'Guys, this is victory'

Emily Damari raises her injured hand in Amsterdam

Emily Damari, a survivor of captivity in Gaza who was wounded on October 7, photographed by the river in Amsterdam - the same site where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked a year ago.

Petah Tikva joins list of measles outbreak hotspots

Health Ministry adds Petah Tikva to list of cities experiencing a measles outbreak, allowing early vaccination for the city's infants.

Smotrich's revolution:

Jurisdiction areas for Homesh and seven other settlements

IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth signs orders for eight new jurisdiction areas in Judea and Samaria, paving the way for construction and development.

Haredi leader burns draft notice

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leader of the Edah HaChareidis faction, burned a draft summons of a yeshiva student just released from military prison and instructed him to continue not reporting for enlistment.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.

Hostage Meets Trump:

Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.

Jonathan Pollard:

'The country was abandoned on October 7th just as I was'

Jonathan Pollard took part in a caucus meeting on renewing Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and said, 'What was seized in blood must remain in our hands forever.'

Murdered victim's mother:

'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Einat Maor, mother of Aviv Maor, who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the north last week, expresses anger at the state's conduct in its fight against terrorism.

Australian Ambassador:

'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Australian diplomat Lyndall Sachs met with Chabad emissaries in Tel Aviv to deliver a message of solidarity in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

MK Avi Maoz:

'Netanyahu, don't give in'

Maoz calls on Netanyahu to stand by his principles and promote the sovereignty law, 'Victory in the war will only be possible if we prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'."

Senior health fund leaders

Sanctions against vaccine refusers

The CEO of the Leumit Health Fund called for economic measures to be taken against those who refuse to vaccinate or vaccinate their children, following a decline in public vaccination participation.

Maor Youth Prize:

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim

Nine young immigrants are honored to receive the Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel, enriching Israeli society amidst the challenges of the past year

Heartbreaking post:

Father of terror victim bids farewell to his daughter

Tal Maor shared the unimaginable pain that his family has been suffering since the murderous attack, 'I would give my life for you could come back."

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.

Heavy fines:

The Mu'ezzin Law returns

A new bill establishes a default ban on the use of public address systems in mosques, licensing requirements, extensive enforcement powers, and fines of tens of thousands of shekels.

Severe weather

3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem scheduled on a fast day

Jerusalem IDF recruits are angered that an important day was scheduled on the Tenth of Tevet fast, alleging insensitivity toward the religious and haredi public.

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Avigdor Kahalani:

'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Former National Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani responds to double terror attack in northern Israel, urges dismantling of 'refugee' camps in Judea and Samaria.

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Simcha Goldin, father of killed and kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, says Israel's governments were uninterested in bringing his body home until the war began on October 7, 2023.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Grandfather recounts:

We were miraculously saved from the terror attack

Gilo Obnish, resident of northern Israel, recounts how he and his grandson were miraculously saved from the deadly double terror attack - by a matter of mere seconds.

Revealed:

The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

The Samaria Regional Council unveiled the story of the first Israeli identity card issued to a Jewish resident of Samaria, Baruch Ben Yosef of Elon Moreh.

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.

'No phase two without Ran':

Families demand return of last hostage before next step

Hundreds join a moving Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, urging unity and demanding Hamas return Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza.

Ambassador Huckabee:

'Terror attacks threaten any path to lasting peace in Israel'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and PM Netanyahu condemn the deadly terror attack in northern Israel that left two Israelis dead.

Netanyahu declares:

Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Following terrorist attack:

President Isaac Herzog speaks to Beit She’an Mayor Noam Jumaa

Following the murderous terrorist attack in northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog expresses profound shock at the killing spree in the combined terror attack carried out by a despicable terrorist.

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

New poll gives Likud party 25 Knesset seats, with Naftali Bennett's party in second place.

Captivity survivor:

Rabbi Druckman’s teachings gave me strength during captivity

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger describes how she miraculously received a prayer book and summary of Rabbi Haim Druckman's book during her time in captivity. 'It came at the moment when I did not expect it, and gave us strength.'

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.