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New town breaks ground in Samaria

The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

New town breaks ground in Samaria

Court dismisses lawsuit against apartments near security fence

The court dismissed Regavim's petition and that of the Gush Etzion Regional Council against two 12‑storey towers adjacent to the security fence in southern Jerusalem.

Court dismisses lawsuit against apartments near security fence

Netanyahu:

Israel in awe of the immense courage of the citizens of Iran

Netanyahu opens cabinet meeting by openly declaring support for the movement to topple the Islamic Republic regime.

Israel in awe of the immense courage of the citizens of Iran

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Watch: Man arrested in Haifa while honoring fallen brother

Menachem Cohen, a bereaved brother, was arrested on Friday in Haifa after he set up a street tefillin booth to commemorate a brother killed in action in Gaza.

Watch: Man arrested in Haifa while honoring fallen brother

Tel Aviv:

Woman returns from vacation, finds uninvited guests on her couch

Detectives arrested two illegal entrants after a resident returned from overseas and found that they had broken into her home. They were found with several allegedly stolen items and cash.

Woman returns from vacation, finds uninvited guests on her couch

Yair Netanyahu advances in Likud party

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was elected as a member of the party's central committee.

Yair Netanyahu advances in Likud party

Arrest of Yeshiva students: “We must not get used to this"

Approximately 20 Haredi young men remain in a military prison after being detained by the Military Police for failing to report as required to the recruitment offices.

Arrest of Yeshiva students: “We must not get used to this"

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Drone hidden near Nahal Rahaf found carrying marijuana

As part of an operation by the Rotem District Police, a drone that had been concealed in an open area near Nahal Rahaf was located carrying 8.6 kilograms of marijuana.

Drone hidden near Nahal Rahaf found carrying marijuana

Lt. Col. Avishai Harer identified as officer found deceased

Lt. Col. Avishai Harer from Kochav HaShahar is the officer who was found in his home on Saturday without signs of life.

Lt. Col. Avishai Harer identified as officer found deceased

Footage from restaurant:

Thief picks up bag of money and leaves; caught on security camera

Northern District police takes swift action after US tourist forgets a bag containing NIS 50,000 in cash at a restaurant in Kfar Tavor.

Thief picks up bag of money and leaves; caught on security camera

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

The Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzachi Braverman, has been summoned for questioning at the Lahav 433 major crimes unit.

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

Everything Gone Overnight

A Family That Did Everything Right - and Still Lost Everything

A responsible family that worked hard, saved carefully, and took every precaution still lost everything because of one medical crisis. What happened to the Weinbergers could happen to any of us - and here's why thousands are already stepping in to help.

A Family That Did Everything Right - and Still Lost Everything

'Ran must come first'

Meitar rally urges return of last hostage

Dozens gather in Meitar to demand the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage whose remains are still held in Gaza, urging leaders not to advance any agreement until he is brought home.

Meitar rally urges return of last hostage

Haaretz analyst received money from Qatar lobbyist

Former Haaretz analyst Alon Pinkas received payments from a Qatar-affiliated company, report says.

Haaretz analyst received money from Qatar lobbyist

UNRWA under fire for omitting Palestine from textbooks

UNRWA was thrust into controversy in Lebanon after the name Palestine was omitted from parts of the textbooks used in its schools.

UNRWA under fire for omitting Palestine from textbooks

Right-wing activist detained in Tel Aviv

Police detain two individuals in Tel Aviv, after clash involving pepper spray.

Right-wing activist detained in Tel Aviv

Haifa search resumes after a month of disappearance

Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit renewed intensive search efforts in the Haifa area for Ruth Pelet, a 38-year-old woman who has been missing for a month.

Haifa search resumes after a month of disappearance

The threatening message Israelis received

British number sends threatening English-language text message to many Israeli's phones, issuing warning.

The threatening message Israelis received

'Even Likud is an option'

Hostage’s mother signals political ambitions

Einav Zangauker, mother of former hostage Matan and a leading voice for hostage families, says she’s considering entering politics, noting multiple parties have approached her.

Hostage’s mother signals political ambitions

Netanyahu signals Israel may phase out US military aid

In an interview with The Economist, PM Netanyahu vows to secure Israel’s future, restore its global standing, fight “propaganda," reassess US aid, and confront threats from Iran.

Netanyahu signals Israel may phase out US military aid

Despite storm

Israelis unite for weekly Shabbat call to bring Ran Gvili home

Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for a Shabbat service honoring Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urging his immediate return and stressing that recovery cannot begin until he is home.

Israelis unite for weekly Shabbat call to bring Ran Gvili home

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.

Updates continue from North America

New details on Highway 6 murder

The Magistrate's Court extended the reservist's detention by five days, charging him with, among other offenses, obstruction of investigation proceedings and concealment of evidence.

New details on Highway 6 murder

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

In first:

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading on Friday

Israel's stock exchange moves from Sunday-Thursday to align with global trading.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading on Friday

After October 7:

One woman’s mission to help Israel’s orphans heal

Founder Marlene Kolangi describes how Israel Orphans of 10/7 provides financial aid, play therapy and support to children shattered by October 7.

One woman’s mission to help Israel’s orphans heal

Dr. Haim Shine:

Enlisting haredim requires great patience

Attorney Dr. Haim Shine discusses the Draft Law, and crucial points for Israel's future.

Enlisting haredim requires great patience

Shas spokesman: Only Sephardic yeshiva students are arrested

Shas party spokesman Asher Medina says current situation is untenable, extremely dangerous for the haredi community.

Shas spokesman: Only Sephardic yeshiva students are arrested

Weekend weather: Strong gusts and rainfall

Rain, hail, and strong winds expected; when will the rain let up?

Weekend weather: Strong gusts and rainfall

Murder likely caused by highway spat

Resident of northern Israel shot dead on highway, shooter claims he felt threatened.

Murder likely caused by highway spat

Poll:

Coalition bloc strengthens at the opposition’s expense

Likud receives 25 seats, down one from the previous poll. Bennett’s party remains stable at 21 seats. The opposition bloc stands at 58 seats, while the coalition bloc has 52.

Coalition bloc strengthens at the opposition’s expense

Senior member of Lev Tahor cult sentenced to prison

Elazar Rompler was convicted of assaulting a minor in the cult. He was extradited to Israel after fleeing trial.

Senior member of Lev Tahor cult sentenced to prison

Health Ministry

11-month-old baby dies from measles complications

An 11-month-old baby, who contracted measles and was transferred to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in critical condition yesterday, passed away this evening.

11-month-old baby dies from measles complications

‘Real victory is here’:

Herzog visits recovering Kiryat Shemona

President Isaac Herzog visited Kibbutz Manara and Kiryat Shemona, reinaugurating a kindergarten hit by Hezbollah and stressing that Israel’s true victory lies in rebuilding and growth.

Herzog visits recovering Kiryat Shemona

Yair Golan's surprising criticism of left-wing ideas

'The Democrats' chairman said lessons from Oslo and the Gaza disengagement must not be repeated, ruling out a rapid Palestinian state.

Yair Golan's surprising criticism of left-wing ideas

Disturbing:

How a teen fooled a bus company and police

A 16-year-old from Karnei Shomron was indicted after posing as a licensed bus driver using forged documents, driving hundreds of passengers for weeks without a license or insurance.

How a teen fooled a bus company and police

State admits to funding haredi education illegally

A state representative admitted to the Supreme Court that 90% of the funds sent for haredi education were transfered against the law.

State admits to funding haredi education illegally

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Rabbi

The police arrested today (Thursday) a suspect in the attack on Rabbi Netanel Avitan, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Jaffa.

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Rabbi

Police raid home of teen shot by officer

The raid was carried out on his home in Samaria despite the case having already been closed.

Police raid home of teen shot by officer

Court issues blow to police

Court orders driver who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental released to house arrest, in opposition to police's demand to extend his arrest.

Court issues blow to police

Illlegal Arabs arrested for ripping mezuzahs off doorposts

Illegal Arabs from Hebron suspected of removal and theft of mezuzahs in central Israel.

Illlegal Arabs arrested for ripping mezuzahs off doorposts

Stormy weather to return in time for weekend

Week of pleasant sunny weather to turn stormy, with floods predicted.

Stormy weather to return in time for weekend

Ofer Winter: I suggest everyone calm down and drink cold water

Brigadier-General (res.) Ofer Winter responds to rumors that he is joining politics, urges unity.

Ofer Winter: I suggest everyone calm down and drink cold water

Police failure leads to release of 26 illegal aliens

The Israel Police and the Prison Service failed to bring the defendants to their remand hearing, forcing the court to release them due to a procedural lapse.

Police failure leads to release of 26 illegal aliens

Former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski passes away

Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, founder of the Yad Sarah organization and former mayor of Jerusalem, dies at age 74 after a prolonged illness.

Former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski passes away

Gali Baharav‑Miara expected to block pardon for Netanyahu

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to submit a legal opinion arguing that granting the Prime Minister a pardon does not comply with the law.

Gali Baharav‑Miara expected to block pardon for Netanyahu

First report to MDA

'A bus ran over children, I ran away'

MDA publishes the first message that reached the hotline after the deadly incident at the haredi demonstration in Jerusalem.

'A bus ran over children, I ran away'

Poll:

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Due to EU sanctions

Israeli detained while en route to Uman

A resident of the Binyamin Region spent nearly a week in a Romanian airport after being notified that he was subject to EU sanctions.

Israeli detained while en route to Uman

Pres Herzog

'Situation in Negev is a national emergency'

President Isaac Herzog convened an emergency meeting with heads of local authorities from the Negev region in southern Israel.

'Situation in Negev is a national emergency'

State Comptroller

'Rehabilitate the north now, it's been destroyed too long'

State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman conducted a tour in Manara and criticized the delay in the rehabilitation of northern communities.

'Rehabilitate the north now, it's been destroyed too long'

Netanyahu:

'The Negev is running wild - we’re taking it back'

Netanyahu toured the Western Negev with senior ministers and security chiefs, declaring a major national operation to restore governance, expand settlement, and combat crime and illegal weapons.

'The Negev is running wild - we’re taking it back'

Shas MK demands investigation at Prison 10

MK Yonatan Mashriki sent an urgent letter to Defense Minister Israel Katz following a visit to the 416 detention facility.

Shas MK demands investigation at Prison 10

Death of haredi protester:

Minister Zohar finds culprit for tragedy

Culture Minister Miki Zohar accused opposition lawmakers of fueling anti-haredi incitement, claiming it led to the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental at a Jerusalem anti-conscription protest.

Minister Zohar finds culprit for tragedy

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

An event at a municipal gallery in Jerusalem is sparking outrage due to its content and the speakers participating.

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

'Your soul stays with us'

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Teen Killed at Jerusalem Protest

Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, who was fatally struck by a bus during a haredi protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem, as family members delivered emotional eulogies.

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Teen Killed at Jerusalem Protest




























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