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DHS proposal could force Israelis to share social media records

Israeli tourists could soon be required to show 5 years of social media history to enter the US.

DHS proposal could force Israelis to share social media records

Reservists' families protest outside Finance Minister's home

Families of IDF reservists in Samaria hold demonstration outside Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's home in Kedumim, demanding he oppose the current Draft Law proposal.

Reservists' families protest outside Finance Minister's home

'A Man of Kindness'

Jewish Oscar winner Arthur Cohn passes away

Swiss-Jewish film producer Arthur Cohn has died in Jerusalem at the age of 98. Six of his films won Academy Awards.

Jewish Oscar winner Arthur Cohn passes away

Mother fights for home:

The First Soldier Into Lebanon Left $45,000 Unfinished

Turns out this widowed mother needs just $45,000 more by Sunday to save her fallen son's dream home - 3,200 people already donated in 72 hours

The First Soldier Into Lebanon Left $45,000 Unfinished

Last hostage’s father:

'For me, until I get him back - he is alive'

Families gather for Shabbat at Hostages Square, vowing not to forget Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage.

'For me, until I get him back - he is alive'

Nvidia’s support for kidnapped employee shows true care

Noa Argamani tells on X how during the two years her boyfriend Avinatan Or was held captive, Nvidia went beyond being a workplace, offering extraordinary support, demonstrating what true mutual responsibility looks like.

Nvidia’s support for kidnapped employee shows true care

How Pinocchio encouraged Yosef Haim in captivity

Yosef Haim Ohana told Kan Reshet Bet that the Pinocchio theme song became his daily source of strength in Hamas captivity, offering light amid torture, starvation and fear.

How Pinocchio encouraged Yosef Haim in captivity

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Rabbi David Stav:

Draft law is a slap in the face for the National Religious sector

Rabbi David Stav urges the Religious Zionist party to oppose current draft law, 'I want to believe that at the last moment they will come to their senses.'

Draft law is a slap in the face for the National Religious sector

Likud returns to pre-war poll position

For the first time since the war began, the Likud has received 28 seats in an election poll, but the current coalition bloc only received 52

Likud returns to pre-war poll position

Tragedy in Jerusalem:

Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Natan Tzvi Reisfeld, 13, passed away at Hadassah Ein Kerem after suffering critical burns from a Ramot building blaze that he started before being rescued by firefighters.

Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Eitan Mor recounts:

'I accepted the fact that I will die in Gaza, it helped me live'

In an interview with Makor Rishon, former hostage Eitan Mor details his abduction, the severe starvation in Hamas tunnels, and the moments of faith that helped him survive.

'I accepted the fact that I will die in Gaza, it helped me live'

Amid heavy storm:

Items belonging to missing man found

Police are searching the area surrounding the Yarkon Stream in Ramat Gan for 19-year-old Bnei Brak resident Eliyahu Abba Shaul, who went missing on Wednesday.

Items belonging to missing man found

Storm Byron:

Search for missing man, residents rescued in Beit Shikma

Police are searching for Eliyahu Aba Shaul, missing from Bnei Brak. Severe flooding in Beit Shikma, with MDA working to evacuate casualties.

Search for missing man, residents rescued in Beit Shikma

Cabinet approves:

19 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Led by Ministers Smotrich and Katz: The Security Cabinet approves the establishment of 19 communities in Judea and Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim, which were evacuated about 20 years ago during the Disengagement in northern Samaria.

19 new communities in Judea and Samaria

The full documentation:

How the six hostages held on to hope

Additional footage found in the Gaza Strip shows the six hostages who were murdered in the tunnel, embracing, wishing each other a Happy New Year, playing games, cutting hair, and lighting Hanukkah candles.

How the six hostages held on to hope

'The Beautiful Six'

Families of the six hostages reflect on Hanukkah captivity video

The families of six murdered hostages share an emotional response to footage showing their loved ones lighting Hanukkah candles in captivity, emphasizing their strength, unity, and humanity.

Families of the six hostages reflect on Hanukkah captivity video

Officer who approved alcohol consumption in Pilot Course removed

The commander of the Combat Navigator Squadron at the Flight School, a lieutenant colonel, will be removed from his position after approving the consumption of alcohol by cadets during a captivity workshop.

Officer who approved alcohol consumption in Pilot Course removed

Debra Lea:

'Hasbara is dead, it's time for Jewish pride'

Popular pro-Israel activist and social media personality Debra Lea delivered a speech to an Israel Justice Organization event calling for a shift in Israel's public diplomacy approach.

'Hasbara is dead, it's time for Jewish pride'

Yisrael Ganz in DC:

'We have the best administration for the State of Israel'

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and governor of the Binyamin Regional Council, spoke about his meeting with House Representatives regarding Judea and Samaria.

'We have the best administration for the State of Israel'

Brig. Gen. Effie Eitam:

'On October 7th, my generation and the new one joined hands'

Reserve Brigadier General Efi Eitam highlights the unbreakable generational bond within Israel’s fighting forces and the nation’s determination to defeat its enemies.

'On October 7th, my generation and the new one joined hands'

Storm Byron reaches its peak

Storm 'Byron’ continues to pound Israel with heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding on the coast, in Greater Tel Aviv and Carmel region. Risk of flooding in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Storm Byron reaches its peak

Netanyahu

'Former officials trying to influence October 7 investigation

In a social media post, PM Netanyahu accused former senior officials of attempting to "distort facts" in order to influence the investigation into the October 7th massacre.

'Former officials trying to influence October 7 investigation

Dramatic drone footage:

Officers surprise armed suspect and detain him

Officers in northern Israel use civilian van to approach armed suspect, who tossed away his weapon and attempted to flee.

Officers surprise armed suspect and detain him

February 2026:

Use of cellphones to be prohibited in primary schools

Education Minister Yoav Kish announces a new policy that will prohibit the use of cell phones in elementary schools.

Use of cellphones to be prohibited in primary schools

Rabbi Zalman Melamed:

Whoever doesn't study must enlist, that's the stance of the Torah

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Beit El Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Zalman Melamed calls for a conscription law that does not exempt those who do not study Torah full-time.

Whoever doesn't study must enlist, that's the stance of the Torah

Complex decision

Be'eri divided over fate of houses damaged in massacre

Residents of Kibbutz Be’eri voted to demolish homes damaged on October 7, while Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu considers using the law to preserve them as historic sites despite local opposition.

Be'eri divided over fate of houses damaged in massacre

Poll:

92% of secular Israelis light Hanukka candles

New poll reveals: Vast majority of secular Israelis light Hanukkah candles, attributing cultural and family values ​​to the custom.

92% of secular Israelis light Hanukka candles

Tragedy:

17-year-old killed in ATV rollover

Elad Cohen, a 17-year-old student at Susya Yeshiva, was killed yesterday in an ATV rollover near Kibbutz Ruhama. His family tells of a dedicated boy who loved Torah and loved Israel.

17-year-old killed in ATV rollover

Report:

Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister made secret visit to Israel

Unpublicized trip reflects growing Taiwan-Israel engagement as Taipei seeks deeper defense cooperation despite diplomatic constraints

Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister made secret visit to Israel

Crisis is impetus for growth:

US directors tour Israel, hear briefing on economic resilience

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich briefs visiting US finance directors in Jerusalem on Israel’s economic resilience amid ongoing security challenges.

US directors tour Israel, hear briefing on economic resilience

Rehovot resident shoots would-be car thief

A Rehovot resident saw two individuals breaking into his car and shot at them after he felt that he was in danger. One of the illegal infiltrators was severely wounded.

Rehovot resident shoots would-be car thief

Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding

Storm Byron is expected to peak today, with heavy rain, cold, and strong winds of up to 90 km/h.

Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimand

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for a reprimand at the Foreign Ministry after criticizing the Prime Minister’s remarks regarding his talks with Russia’s president.

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimand

Shocking:

Father of Noa Marciano reveals how she was murdered

Avi Marciano, the father of IDF lookout Noa Marciano, who was abducted from the shelter at the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, recounts for the first time how his daughter was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Father of Noa Marciano reveals how she was murdered

'Negative incentive to serve'

Attorney General voices harsh opinion against conscription law

Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, calls conscription law draft 'a negative incentive for enlistment,' prompting fierce backlash from haredi leaders who accuse her of targeting Torah study.

Attorney General voices harsh opinion against conscription law

Watch:

Police raid Izz ad-Din al-Qassam grave complex

Law enforcement dismantled a tent that was placed over the terror figure's grave, removed illegally installed security cameras, and removed a propaganda sign designed to commemorate his legacy.

Police raid Izz ad-Din al-Qassam grave complex

Sharp spike in flu cases in Israel

The Health Ministry reports an early and sharp rise in influenza cases, with 166 children hospitalized and eight in intensive care as the highly contagious A/H3N2 strain drives widespread infection.

Sharp spike in flu cases in Israel

'Alliance has never been stronger'

Sa'ar and Rubio meet in Washington

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss mutual opportunities and challenges in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and beyond.

Sa'ar and Rubio meet in Washington

'Money Maze' scandal

Three police officers detained for questioning

The “Money Maze” investigation widened as a police commander and two officers were questioned over alleged ties to the Bakri crime organization and misuse of Nazareth’s financial system.

Three police officers detained for questioning

Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely's new position

Former Ambassador of Israel to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, will teach governance and international public diplomacy at Ariel University.

Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely's new position

Religious Zionist party:

No final decision made on draft exemption bill

After a tense internal meeting with senior rabbis, the party agreed to push for changes but appears ready to back the government’s draft bill despite public criticism.

No final decision made on draft exemption bill

AG withholds key recusals in handling of MAG case

A report reveals that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara did not disclose key recusals by senior staff while seeking an external opinion on her own conflict of interest and continuing to direct the case.

AG withholds key recusals in handling of MAG case

Students protest Open Uni assignment citing anti-Israel bias

Students at the Open University are protesting an assignment they say forces them to legitimize anti-Israel claims from a UN report, warning they will boycott the task unless it is replaced.

Students protest Open Uni assignment citing anti-Israel bias

'Hamas has to go':

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Herzog and Waltz discuss UN Resolution 2803, President Trump's Peace Plan, and the return of the last Gaza hostage.

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Danny Danon:

'Hamas will not stay here, period'

In an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon delivered blunt messages on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords.

'Hamas will not stay here, period'

Chaos during PM's testimony

Signs seized, bereaved mother breaks down in tears

During Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony, chaos broke out in the courtroom after court guards confiscated signs from bereaved families.

Signs seized, bereaved mother breaks down in tears

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

The Police Investigation Department has lifted the gag order on the investigation into Commissioner Manny Binyamin on suspicion that he passed sensitive information to figures involved in a major criminal case in the north.

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

'Hilltop Youth'

Peace Now attacks Central Command Chief

Peace Now is furious with Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of cooperating with Yesha residents.

Peace Now attacks Central Command Chief

Watch

What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

The pilots of an El Al flight captured amazing images of the powerful storm.

What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

Edelstein:

'Netanyahu is not truly fighting for the Draft Law'

Former Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee warns that a flawed Draft Law will harm Likud, accuses Prime Minister of lacking commitment to advancing the enlistment of haredim into the army.

'Netanyahu is not truly fighting for the Draft Law'

Footage from Tel Sheva:

Arab suspects assault police officers, are arrested

Police arrest two suspects for assaulting officers at a checkpoint set up at the exit from Tel Sheva as part of an enforcement operation. Minister Ben Gvir backs the police: “A new order in the Negev.”

Arab suspects assault police officers, are arrested

Departed Ashdod for Cyprus

Extensive search underway for missing yacht

Contact was lost shortly before the yacht was due to reach the shores of Cyprus, with five people on board. Their condition is currently unknown.

Extensive search underway for missing yacht

Chilling footage

Six hostages light Hanukkah candles in Hamas captivity

New recordings to be revealed on the TV program “Uvda” will provide a glimpse into the lives of six hostages before they were murdered in Hamas captivity during the war.

Six hostages light Hanukkah candles in Hamas captivity

Eitan Mor's first account of captivity

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor tonight (Tuesday) publicly recounted for the first time the two difficult years he spent in Hamas captivity.

Eitan Mor's first account of captivity

Storm “Byron” arrives

Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert

The storm will be felt in full force tonight in Israel and the expectation is for up to 150 millimeters of rain in certain areas that could lead to flooding and landslides.

Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert