Leading Israeli musician:
Who are you to call my son a war criminal?
Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'
Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.
President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost his wife and two daughters in a 2023 terror attack, was detained on the Temple Mount for praying with tefillin and banned for a week, just hours before his wedding.

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

After overturning a two-goal deficit to win with four goals in the season opener, Hapoel Be'er Sheva explodes against Ironi Tiberias with a dominant 7-0 victory.

The Bnei Akiva branch in Gitit inaugurated a community garden in memory of Idan Shtivi. His family was on the way to the dedication event when they received word that his body had been recovered.

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.

Following a complaint by the Btsalmo organization, the police deemed an event organized by the far-left Standing Together in central Jerusalem as illegal.

A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.

About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.

Teen girls said an Arab woman approached them with a knife; police released her, drawing sharp online criticism.

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

At a press conference in Tokyo with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Ilan Gilboa-Dalal criticizes the international community for pressuring Israel instead of Hamas.

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

Minister Eli Cohen provides brief testimony in the Qatar-Gate affair after being questioned about a meeting request from lobbyist Jay Footlik, which he declined.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Druze village of Julis, meets Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif. family of fallen soldier Cpt. Amir Saad, pledging support for Druze community.

Far-left activists protest outside IDF chief’s home, spill red paint, in protest of IDF conquest of Gaza City.

National Service registration reopens for haredi youth, months after the program was halted; hundreds already serving in key security and emergency roles.

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

Ruhama, 24, who was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital weighing just 495 grams, gave birth to a healthy boy at the same hospital this week. Prof. Simcha Yagel, who delivered her 24 years ago, was present for the birth.

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.

Fourteen suspects were arrested in Arara after Electric Company workers came under fire during a Bedouin blood feud, prompting the CEO to demand urgent state action to protect staff and infrastructure.

MK Nissim Vaturi of Likud dismissed former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's political ambitions this morning, saying he was unfit to lead Israel.

Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

Suspect from community near Jerusalem arrested after filming himself urinating on wall of Abu Ghosh mosque, police stress there will be 'no tolerance for acts of hatred.'

A new survey by Leket Israel, the national food rescue organization, reveals that financial hardship is now affecting what children in Israel are eating at school.

Since April, 770 cases of measles have been diagnosed - but facts on the ground indicate that thousands of people have been infected.

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

Speaking at an event honoring communities in Binyamin, MK Simcha Rothman says, "There is hardly anyone today who defines themselves as a Zionist who opposes the application of sovereignty."

Israel denies reports of a US-proposed deal to cede Mount Dov to Syria in exchange for peace over the Golan Heights, calling it “totally fake news.”

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

Singer Yarin Nektalov says Google restricted exposure of her new song 'You are not alone,' conveying healing and resilience, due to 'religious belief in personalized advertising.'

Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.

Kan News reported Israel considered transferring Mount Dov and Shebaa Farms to Syria in exchange for Damascus suspending Golan claims, though talks stalled after massacres in Suweida.

Arkia reports that a passenger who tried to enter the bathroom during takeoff violently attacked a flight attendant and was removed from the plane in Cyprus.

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

A known con artist has resurfaced in Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov neighborhood, deceiving yeshiva students with false distress stories and staged phone calls, residents warn he is dangerous, resorting to threats when confronted.

Former PM Naftali Bennett met MK Avigdor Liberman to discuss the war, hostages, and Israel’s future leadership, as Liberman urged opposition leaders to unite on guiding principles.

Speaking at a Binyamin community event Minister Shlomo Karhi stressed the importance of legislating sovereignty in Judea and Samaria into law, rejecting a Palestinian state, and dismissed Benny Gantz’s call for a unity government.

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Boy (10) injured by electric shock on ride at amusement park in Kiryat Motzkin in northern Israel. Father demands site closure, operator says park meets safety standards.

A haredi youth from Modi'in Illit filed a NIS 50,000 lawsuit against an Arab bus driver, alleging the driver sprayed his face with pepper spray for racist motives.

Minister Nir Barkat called to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and impose sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, in cooperation with the Hebron Arab leadership.

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.
