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Open full roundup →At age 90: The beloved actress announces the end of her legendary acting career
One of the greatest stars in cinema history clarifies that she no longer sees herself returning to acting in front of the camera • Julie Andrews confirmed that she will not return to the role…
Israeli venture firm Team8 raises $365m. to invest in AI-native start-ups
The latest fundraising brings Team8’s total assets under management to nearly $2b. across eight funds launched since the firm was founded in 2014
ZAKA responds nonstop during the organization’s busiest 24 hours of 5786
The intense period demonstrated the breadth of operations, with teams responding across Israel while the organization’s network coordinated with authorities and community partners overseas
Alert in Gaza - Likud enters into conflict with Lieberman
Activists of the Likud party sharply reacted to statements by Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman about the actions of the political leadership during a recent operational incident on the border with the Gaza Strip.…
More than half of training graduates do not integrate: Who will educate the next generation of heroes?
At least half of the graduates of teacher training in the religious state education colleges do not integrate into the system after their studies. The religious state education is promoting programs to encourage young religious…
Somali power play or genuine development effort for Somaliland?
Somalia plans $20 million road infrastructure in Somaliland's Hargeisa despite lack of control
Yair Golan reveals which portfolios he seeks in next government
The Democrats chairman pledges to work to take significant action to combat violence in the Arab sector and will seek the ministerial portfolios to do so
High Court Discusses District Court Ruling on Likud Districts; Justices Signal: We Will Not Intervene
At the outset of the hearing on the fate of the primaries to be held on Monday, Justice Ofer Grosskopf was sharp in his remarks: "The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud…
Hunter Biden, Tucker Carlson Unite Over ‘Evil Incarnate’ Netanyahu, Blame Israel for Laptop Scandal
Tucker Carlson speaks on first day of AmericaFest 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo: Charles-McClintock Wilson/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect Hunter Biden, once a frequent target of…
Mandate Poll: Eisenkot Opens a Lead – Netanyahu Bloc Crashes
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eisenkot in first place with 23 mandates, compared to 21 for Likud. In the premiership suitability match-up, he leads Netanyahu 47% to 34%. The opposition bloc reaches 60 mandates…
Israel–Hezbollah: The Hidden Dimension of a World War
At the heart of the war against Hezbollah's finances, Israel and the United States are not only targeting the weapons of the Lebanese terrorist group: they are also attacking its financial resources. This money comes…
I owe my life to her: Israeli man, 83, pays tribute to Christian woman who saved him from Holocaust
Jacqueline Mintz is honoured by Yad Vashem after ‘adopting’ Ephraim Kochba when he was a baby
A pair of Jewish businessmen gave the Lakers their name. Now another Jewish duo is buying the team.
Back when the National Basketball Association was little more than a startup, two Jewish businessmen named Benjamin Berger and Morris Chalfen bought the worst team in the sport, the Detroit Gems, for $15,000. They relocated…
Investment Banks Raise Forecasts. If They Are Right, the S&P 500 Will Make History
One after another, the major investment banks have begun raising their forecasts for the S&P 500 index. If expectations materialize, the index will end the year with a double-digit return for the fourth consecutive time.
IDF: Earlier today (Wednesday), the Chief of the General Staff held an additional situational assessment together with the Commander of the Central Command, the Head of the Operati…
IDF: Earlier today (Wednesday), the Chief of the General Staff held an additional situational assessment together with the Commander of the Central Command, the Head of the Operations Directorate, and the Head of the Operations…
The Maturation of Statehood: A Mother of Hill Youth Calls for National Reckoning
It is precisely the hill youth who are teaching the concept of statehood anew. Perhaps those hiding behind total support are harming it, while the youth, who demand criticism and correction, may in the end…
Richard Priem: The ‘age of security’ has ended for US Jews
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with CEO of Community Security Service Richard Priem. While guarding his Dutch…
A new chapter for Syria?
A nuclear site becomes an unlikely test of Syria’s new relationship with the West - New York rabbis confront Mamdani over his rhetoric on Israel - At Kibbutz Nir Oz, former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen turns…
Israel and AIPAC on the ballot in the Minnesota Senate and U.S. House races
A pair of Democratic primaries in Minnesota on Tuesday are among a string of high-profile battles between progressive and moderate candidates, where Israel and the pro-Israel lobby serve as key wedge issues. The state’s highest-profile…
A medical team member at Rambam responds to the uproar surrounding the treatment of the soldier: 'We treat everyone, without looking at nationality or race'
After claims of improper treatment of the injured, the team member presents a different version of events • He said that after one of the soldier's family members shouted, the confrontation calmed down and another…
"An Unknown Ability": The Discovery That Changes What We Thought About the Brain
A study conducted in mice reveals a previously unknown repair mechanism: after damage to brain tissue, special cells located around it begin to act to refill the damaged area • The researchers even managed to…
Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelensky says
Ukraine's military has sought to heap pressure on Moscow's war effort in recent months, counterattacking on parts of the 1,200-km front and striking logistics and energy infrastructure
Can the US win a bloodless war?
Gen. George S. Patton famously said, “No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his.” U.S. President Donald Trump is…
Israel Heading Toward Economic Shock – Everyone Will Have to Pay
Israel may face serious economic pressure due to a sharp increase in defense spending, a shortage of military personnel, and the maintenance of significant budgetary commitments to the ultra-Orthodox sector. This combination could substantially limit…
"An examination is not racism": The message to Dr. Shmueli
The bereaved father Yehoshua Shani emphasizes that he requested a serious examination of the treatment of his nephew who was wounded in battle and faced allegations of incitement and racism. "There was and remains a…
Saudi Arabia’s Strategy over Iran | On the Record with Abdulaziz Alkhamis
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Mossad involved in search for missing Israeli women
Israeli officials assess that the disappearance is not a terrorist incident or nationalist-motivated. Vienna police also clarified that “there is no suspicion of a criminal incident."
"To Quell a Possible Rebellion": Netanyahu Meets with Likud MKs Before Primaries
The Prime Minister is concerned that his faction members who do not secure a realistic spot on the list for the Knesset elections will exploit their MK title to damage the Likud election campaign. He…
From Italy to France, Jews Face Mounting Abuse as Antisemitic Incidents Surge Across Europe
A Pro-Palestinian demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a national protest for Gaza in Rome, Italy, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Claudia Greco Amid a worsening climate of anti-Israel hostility and rising antisemitism across Europe, Jews…
Emotional Closing of a Circle: Father of Death Shelter Hero Will Write the Ketubah for Eliya Cohen and Ziv Avod
Almost three years after October 7, Eliya Cohen and Ziv Avod are closing a circle ahead of their wedding: Moshe Shapira, father of the late Aner Shapira who fought bravely and saved many in the…
Part 1: Cradle of Zionism: From Rabbi Y. Alkalai to T. Herzl
Zemun, in "ex-Yugoslav Jewish": cradle of Zionism: From Rabbi Yehuda Alkalai to Theodor Herzl Part 1 Bereshit… It was with great interest that I reread the article by Ronen Shnidman, "From Nationalism to Zionism: 'Was…
Isolated Israel? Countries rush to sign trade and security deals
With Slovenia and Colombia expected next, the number of embassies in Jerusalem will soon reach 10
Hitler’s favorite composer Richard Wagner found early inspiration in a Jewish artist’s music
BAYREUTH, GERMANY — Midway through the second act of the Bayreuth Festival’s new production of Rienzi, a miniature Richard Wagner takes command of the Festspielhaus. A child painted gold and wearing the composer’s familiar velvet…
Israeli AI agents co Wonderful seeks to raise $500m
Wonderful, one of the fastest growing companies in Israel, held a fund raising round just three months ago. Insight Partners is again expected to be among the round's leaders
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was mistakenly launched toward a target that was later identified as IDF fire from operations conducted within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.
No injuries were reported. The incident is under review. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
On the Renewal of the Sanhedrin
From the appointment of judges and kings to the laws of war, the Torah portion of Shoftim outlines the Jewish system of governance. Could the path to renewing the Sanhedrin in our times grow specifically…
How Israeli intel triggered top secret Trump plane ploy
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's…
Iran’s old guard tightens its grip
As talks falter, Iran strengthens the hand of its security establishment - New report details the scale of antisemitism facing Jewish students in Canada ____
Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council
For the second time this year, Iran has named a wanted suspect in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires to a top security role. A spokesman for the Islamic…
The Rebellion of the Jurists, Chapter 4: How the Prosecution Became a Body Immune to Criticism
The fourth and final chapter of the documentary series 'The Rebellion of the Jurists' sketches the figure of former State Attorney Shai Nitzan as the executing link in a system that turned the judicial system…
West Bank annexation supported by nearly 40% of Israeli Jews, JPPI poll finds
Notably, 19% of Arab Israelis said they support Israel annexing the West Bank, assuming citizenship would be granted to the Palestinians living there
South Carolina man charged over violent, antisemitic social media posts
Zayne Daniel Smith, 22, of South Carolina, has been arrested and charged with "breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature" after allegedly posting antisemitic and other inflammatory content on social media, according to…
Israel Written Off Too Soon - What Is Really Happening in the US
The widespread notion that Israel is rapidly losing support from the United States and finding itself in international isolation may be greatly exaggerated. Despite the rise of anti-Israel sentiment among American leftists, the opposite trend…
Under Constant Threat: How the Communications Network in Lebanon Operates
The wide valleys in southern Lebanon, the mountainous terrain, the fickle weather, and Hezbollah's terror infrastructure turn the communications mission into a real operational challenge. Communications soldiers from Unit 401 and Communications soldiers from Golani…
Security forces fail to evict illegal Israeli settlers from illegal West Bank outposts
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Mossad psychological warfare? Expert says Arab leaders are in panic
Dr. Ron Schleifer says mysterious leak is fueling fear among Arab leaders and showcasing Israel’s intelligence capabilities
Appeal to David Zini, 900 Days Since Haymanot's Disappearance: "Hard Not to Think It's Related to Color"
At a rally near the service headquarters in Tel Aviv, the Kasau family called on the Shin Bet to intervene in efforts to locate Haymanot. Dozens came to support the family; mother Benchi mentioned the…
Gal Gadot Discusses Courage, Vulnerability, Motherhood in New Interview for ‘The Runner’
Gal Gadot in “The Runner.” Photo: Amazon MGM Studios324 Israeli actress Gal Gadot talked about the kind of courage she finds inspiring, vulnerability, and being a “lioness” wanting to protect her children in a new…
The Last Minutes of the Late Benyahu Rezi: "Bring a clean cloth, you're pressing hard, right? Stop the bleeding"
Maariv obtained the call of the late Benyahu Rezi's friend with Magen David Adom after he was stabbed. During the call, the dispatcher tried to assist him. Additionally, a photo of Agam Tzrafi was published…
The Secret Putsch Against Netanyahu
The night Netanyahu almost fell. October 2023. Israel is still reeling from the October 7 massacre. In the corridors of the Knesset, phones buzz, meetings multiply, and conversations are held in hushed tones. Likud's polling…
Israel on Trial: one judge’s search for truth
Jonathan Sacerdoti speaks to Judge Roy K. Altman about his hopeful new book, where he puts Israel in the dock
How a monument to a Jewish Confederate ended up in a storage unit, next to a vacuum cleaner
Behind an orange roll-up door at a self-storage facility in New Orleans, sits a vacuum cleaner, some lighting gear and a cardboard box. Inside the box is a Confederate monument, one of the strangest Jewish…
25.4 billion shekels deposited in 'Savings for Every Child'. This is the big winner of the year
Since the launch of the program nearly a decade ago, children's accounts have yielded 3.85 billion shekels in the capital market, according to National Insurance Institute data • The year 2025 was characterized by a…
IDF: A short while ago, IDF troops identified a sniper from the Hamas terrorist organization who posed an immediate threat near the Yellow Line area, where IDF troops are operating…
IDF: A short while ago, IDF troops identified a sniper from the Hamas terrorist organization who posed an immediate threat near the Yellow Line area, where IDF troops are operating in the northern Gaza Strip.…
Smuggled drugs to Jordan and will be charged with harming state sovereignty at the borders
The police announced that indictments will be filed against a gang of Arab smugglers from Kfar Mazar after they smuggled drugs to Jordan. The charge: harming state sovereignty at the borders.
As 2 Arab states reportedly plot war, how fortified are Israel's borders?
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.…
Francesca Hong, pro-Palestinian democratic socialist, polling far ahead in Wisconsin governor’s race
One week after notching a significant primary victory in a Midwestern purple state, pro-Palestinian progressives are looking to repeat their success in Wisconsin. The Badger State’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor ends Tuesday with state…
Trump's spokesperson leaves the position: "One of the best in history"
Our wonderful White House spokesperson in the White House, and one of my most loyal assistants, Caroline Leavitt, will leave her position at the end of the month so she can spend more time with…
Who will succeed Netanyahu? Likud members back Ohana as party primaries loom - poll
Many current Likud mainstay politicians are expected to be dropped after the party's primaries on Wednesday
25 years later, parents of Malki Roth sue mastermind of Sbarro pizzeria suicide bombing
Mark Goldfeder of the National Jewish Advocacy Center told JNS that a judgment would follow Ahlam Tamimi "if she travels to any jurisdiction that will recognize it, and it forecloses her from ever monetizing her…
Alert over Hamas drills – IDF provides explanation
On Tuesday night, IDF troops received intelligence about a possible training exercise by terrorists in the Gaza Strip. After verifying the data, it was decided to bolster intelligence and counterterrorism measures, but during surveillance, neither…
From 'Yitgadal' to 'Trampoline Boy': Simcha Friedman Shares His Journey and Dreams
Simcha Friedman was a guest for a personal conversation on the Arutz 7 podcast and told about the path from playing at weddings to breaking out as a singer, about the song 'Trampoline Boy', about…
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block roads across Israel in protest of military draft
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Iran's plan to drag out war until end of Trump era
A senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Iran could prolong the war until President Trump leaves the White House
A state that does not control the monopoly on violence will die
What has been happening in Judea and Samaria in recent years, and is expressed even more strongly in the events in Qusra now, is a concession by parts of the Israeli right to institutional change…
The Jewish History of Prague (PART TWO)
Tombstones are seen at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, April 20, 2020. Photo: Reuters / David W Cerny. Part One of this article appeared here. The Thirty Years War The devastation of…
"We Will Make Sure She Pays for This": Eldar Dayan's Family Refuses to Stay Silent
Eldar Dayan was laid to rest on Tuesday, and his family is still struggling to come to terms with his death. The family members are furious at one of the police investigators who accompanied the…
Golan: Israel Welcomes Colombia's Decision?
Sa'ar: Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights is 'historic'. This diplomatic initiative is part of a series of bilateral measures aimed at immediately strengthening relations between Jerusalem and Bogota. Israeli Foreign Minister…
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger buy LA Lakers for £8bn
Kushner was previously reported to be in talks to lead Fifa President Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell of stakes in football’s premier tournaments
Israel and AIPAC on the ballot in the Minnesota Senate and U.S. House races
(JTA) — A pair of Democratic primaries in Minnesota on Tuesday are among a string of high-profile battles between progressive and moderate candidates, where Israel and the pro-Israel lobby serve as key wedge issues. The…
Team8 raises $365m
$265 million will go to Team8’s third fund, which has already made an exit, and $100 million will be allocated to follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies
IDF: Overnight (Tuesday), three Israeli civilians arrived at the Mount Hermon area and crossed the border into Syrian territory.
IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area to locate them and returned them to Israeli territory. The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling. The IDF strongly condemns such incidents, which…
They Call Jenin 'City of Gardens': Secrets of the Maligned City in Samaria
Jenin is physically close to us, but for most of us it is 'beyond the borders'. This week we dive into the history of what was supposed to be the Jewish 'Ein Ganim'. And also…
"Mecca Agreement" Just Signed – and Senior State Officials Issue Contradictory Messages
The defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan was just signed – and disagreements are already emerging • Within less than a week, the Pakistani Foreign Minister and Turkish President Erdogan spoke about the…
US embassies in Middle East brace for prolonged reduced operations amid Iran conflict
Months after diplomats and families were ordered to leave, US embassies across the Middle East are preparing for continued reduced operations amid the ongoing Iran conflict
After Michigan, will pro-Israel politics get a ground game?
Michigan’s $80 million Democratic U.S. Senate primary demonstrated that money can buy attention, but it cannot create a movement. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s one-point victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) revealed much about the Democrats and…
Iran Will Fight Israel – IRGC Threatens Attacks
General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Mohammad Reza Naghdi stated that Tehran intends to maintain missile activity against the enemy even during a protracted conflict. This was reported by the news agency PBS.…
Yair Golan is convinced: "Ben Gvir won't be here in three months"
The chairman of the "Democrats" party published a message in Arabic to residents of the Arab sector, attacked the home demolition policy of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and promised to advance building regulation and planning…
Saudi Arabia’s $55B gaming bet: why it bought EA
Saudi Arabia has bought football clubs, hosted some of the world’s biggest sporting events — and now, it’s taking its ambitions into the virtual world. A Saudi-led group has completed its 55-billion-dollar takeover of Electronic…
The Torah’s command not to fear
Our generation has been given something Jews prayed for over the course of centuries: the ability to defend ourselves in our own land
Minister from Likud: "Whoever does not live here should not come to replace the government just because of 'Only Not Bibi'"
Communications Minister Karhi was asked why not allow Israelis to vote abroad, as is done in other countries, and replied: "Whoever lives in the country should influence its future – and whoever does not is…
Is Hezbollah Sabotaging the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire?
Lebanese Hezbollah fighters take part in cross-border raids, part of a large-scale military exercise, in Aaramta bordering Israel on May 21, 2023, ahead of the anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000. Photo:…
Foreign Forces on Their Way to Southern Lebanon? These Are the Countries That Will Search for Weapons in Hezbollah Activists' Living Rooms
The international mechanism for dismantling the terrorist organization is beginning to take shape. Israel and Lebanon have reached a preliminary agreement regarding four countries that will take part in it: Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia.
Intrusion of a civilian drone at Ben Gurion Airport
An unauthorized civilian drone was detected in the airspace of Ben-Gurion Airport, triggering a rapid response from Israeli authorities and reigniting debates on drone regulation in the country.
Social media posts blamed Jews for Ceuta crisis, new research finds
The Combat Antisemitism Movement found 173 ‘high impact posts’ in the 3 days after 70,000 migrants flooded into the Spanish territory
Sister of pro-Israel stalwart Lindsey Graham wins runoff slot
(JTA) — South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham and a second Republican candidate will advance to a special primary runoff in two weeks, when voters will decide which GOP candidate might take the vacant seat of…
Cellcom recorded its most profitable quarter in 11 years
Cellcom presented its strongest quarter in 11 years, with a 44% jump in net profit to 92 million shekels and a 26% increase in operating profit. The main improvement stemmed from a sharp increase in…
After the Jewish Voice's exposure and MK Sukkot's fight: Education Ministry issues hearing to close Hamas school in East Jerusalem
The Ministry of Education has initiated proceedings to revoke the license of 'Noor al-Huda' school in Shuafat, which was exposed in a Jewish Voice investigation as a school of the Hamas-affiliated Zakat al-Quds al-Markaziya association,…
Israel Denies: No Agreement on Composition of Oversight Body in Lebanon
After Reuters reported that Israel and Lebanon agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as candidates to join the mechanism that will ensure the disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel clarifies that no agreement has yet been…
Netanyahu rose through Likud democracy. Now he risks hollowing it out from within - analysis
Netanyahu wants the ability to add people from high-tech, economics, security, and other fields who can broaden the party’s appeal and give it greater governing credibility. The problem is the scale
‘We saw a gap in the system,’ Canadian provincial parliamentarian says of new Ontario unit to prosecute hate crimes
Days after the Toronto Police Service said that it arrested two more people suspected of displaying antisemitic signs at a March 15 demonstration, the Ontario government said that it plans to address what authorities and…
Iran Can Do Nothing – Trump Reveals Details of US Actions
US President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing naval blockade of Iran by the US armed forces. "The US has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. I think we will maintain that control! Our…
Alon Arvatz Appointed Director at the Keshet Philanthropic Fund
High-tech entrepreneur and investor Alon Arvatz has been appointed as a director at the Keshet Philanthropic Fund - a donor collaboration fund. Arvatz is a co-founder and CEO of PointFive, and previously founded the cybersecurity…
The parable that revolutionised the month of Elul
In previous generations, only great spiritual giants were capable of attaining the loftier level of Teshuvah MeAhavah. But times have changed
Likud Asks Supreme Court for Ruling Today: These Are the Consequences of Postponing the Primaries
The party appealed to the Supreme Court requesting a ruling on the appeal regarding the district slot competition during Wednesday, otherwise - the primaries next Monday are at risk of cancellation. Likud claims that cancellation…
Fatah Says Egypt Views Israel as ‘Number One’ Enemy; Should Jews Be Concerned?
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty attends a joint press conference with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in Cairo, Egypt March 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany Egypt’s military still designates “Israel as enemy number…
"This is a serious statement and I stand behind it": Ram Ben Barak takes off the gloves
MK Ram Ben Barak attacked the government following the events in Kusra, called the violence of the Jewish rioters "terror pure and simple" and called for the return of administrative detentions. Later he attacked the…
Lockheed Martin Launches Strigo, an Advanced Defense System
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of Strigo, an advanced defense system that combines radiofrequency (RF) sensors, missile data links, and missile seeker technologies. This modular system can be adapted to various missions, including air…
It’s time to strengthen links across the Jewish diaspora
UJS leadership fellow Libbi Myers reflects on a recent trip to New York City to visit the Jewish community there
Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad brawls during podcast debate on Israel
A debate between Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad and an anti-Israeli activist turned physical during the filming of a popular podcast on Monday. Dennis Feitosa, who unsuccessfully ran as a Republican for California’s 30th Congressional District,…
Following supervisory intervention: Leumi waives Hanan Friedman's options plan
Bank Leumi decided to withdraw from the move to allocate options to the CEO, derived from the value of the investment arm's activity, following clarifications published last month by the Supervisor of Banks. Despite the…
After the Giant Arson: Border Police Forces Arrived to Secure Plowing by Arabs of Al-Mughayyir
Yesterday, Arabs in Gush Etzion received an unusual permit "to work the land". A giant arson broke out afterwards and nearly consumed a settlement and a farm. This morning, IDF forces secured plowing by Arabs…
Closing a Circle of Generations: The Torah Scroll in Memory of the 14 Fallen Was Read in Beaufort
More than 4 decades after the battle at Beaufort: the night journey of the Torah scroll from the Hoshaya settlement to the heart of the fort in Lebanon connected past fighters to present soldiers. Menachem…
Chief prosecutor Amit Aisman cleared to oversee Sde Teiman leak investigation, High Court rules
Police reported in February that they had completed their investigative work, although the majority assumed for the purposes of the ruling that the investigation itself had not formally concluded
US finds fiscal transparency lacking across much of Middle East
A U.S. State Department report states that the Palestinian Authority and several other regional governments failed to meet transparency standards, while Lebanon has made significant progress
US may resume hostilities against Iran - assessment
A high-ranking Iranian official reported that Tehran has not discussed with Washington the extension of the 60-day ceasefire regime provided for by the memorandum of understanding. This was reported by the Reuters news agency. The…
One hundred years later: Rabbi Israel Melamed revives the 'Debka' melody of Rabbi the Nazirite
Rabbi Israel Melamed gives a renewed performance of the 'Debka' melody, composed by Rabbi David Cohen zt"l, the Nazirite Rabbi, one hundred years ago during a journey in the Judean Desert. The goal: to return…
From Soviet oppression to Jewish revival: Moldova crowns new chief rabbi
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was crowned Chief Rabbi of Moldova as Jewish leaders gathered in Chisinau to celebrate the community's revival and future
New Addition to Bennett – Survived Gaza Fire
Chairman of 'Together' announced the joining of Maj. (res.) Mati Gil, who previously served as the head of the bureau of Minister Avi Dichter and was among the founders of the joint IDF and CENTCOM…
Hormuz to Stay Closed Unless US Meets Iran’s Conditions, Iran Official Says
An Iranian drone and an Iranian missile system are displayed in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed…
Khamenei Tightens Ranks Ahead of Next Stage: The Dramatic Appointment in Iran's Leadership
Iranian escalation in readiness against Israel and the US: Mojtaba Khamenei carries out a reorganization at the top of the security establishment - Mohsen Rezaei appointed as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, while…
Numerous Visits to the Fordow Nuclear Site
We conducted numerous visits to the Fordow nuclear site. Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen revealed during a conference that Israeli intelligence services carried out numerous visits to the Fordow nuclear site in Iran to better…
Israeli start up develops ‘brain-decoding’ AI in hopes of treating Alzheimer’s disease and PTSD
The firm has trained its AI model, named Descartes, using 250,000 hours of EEG brain data
‘The first time my band ever encountered such hostility’
[On Aug. 2, a performance by the klezmer band Dobranotch at a large folk festival in Galicia, Spain, was cut short when pro-Palestinian members of the audience began heckling the musicians and then throwing stones…
A year ago, Ofer Gilboa didn't know exactly what he had purchased. Today, he is up 160 million shekels.
Gilboa, owner of cargo airline Challenge Airlines, acquired control of Gaon Holdings last year and admitted at the time in an interview with Globes that "it's not even clear to me what I bought." Since…
New and exclusive footage from the fragmentation grenade war in the center | Watch
The war between the Jerushi and Mosli organizations, first exposed on News 14, has reached the indictment stage as serious indictments were filed today against some of those involved in the affair. Alongside the developments,…
‘It’s us against the Jew’: Dan Bilzerian pushes antisemitic rhetoric ahead of Florida primary
Bilzerian is a well-known antisemitic conspiracy theorist and podcaster. He is currently running against Congressman Randy Fine in the August 18th Republican primary in Florida’s 6th District
Ancient olive trees burned in Ayalon Canada Park get second life as bonsai trees
A little more than a year after a wildfire swept through Ayalon Canada Park in Israel, severely damaging the ancient olive trees at its popular Olive Tree Recreation Area, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)…
One mistake will cost dearly: Israelis warned about dangerous SMS
Israelis have been warned about a sharp increase in phishing attacks via SMS. Scammers are sending messages on behalf of well-known companies and services, trying to trick recipients into clicking a malicious link and voluntarily…
"Not a Nationalist Incident" | The Mossad Involved in Searches for Mali and Liel Yahalomi
Israeli sources assess that it is not a sabotage incident or nationalist background. Also, Vienna police clarified that "there is no suspicion of a criminal incident."
Chilling threat against Jewish couple in France
Jewish tourists from Australia fell victim to a serious antisemitic incident at a supermarket in France after a friendly conversation about soccer veered into politics
Liberman: "Nukhba terrorists practiced raids — the government did not authorize the IDF to strike"
Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu conducted a tour of the Gaza periphery ahead of the elections, where he met, among others, with security coordinators from Be'eri. "Every truck that enters — 20% of the value of…
Russia Says Syria Base Deal Will Boost Ties, Source Says Some Russian Forces Will Stay
A Russian military aircraft approaches the Hmeimim air base in Syria’s coastal Latakia, Syria, Dec. 15, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Umit Bektas Russia ‘s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that a deal reached with Syria on the…
"Jewish Whore – We Will Kill You": Anti-Semitism in Germany Emerges from the Margins
Murder and rape threats against Jews online, anti-Semitic codes penetrating new communities, and a battle over public funding: Three publications in Germany reveal how anti-Semitic hatred is changing form and expanding.
After 17 Years, Israel and Venezuela Renew Diplomatic Ties
Israel and Venezuela have announced the resumption of their consular relations, establishing an official channel of coordination after 17 years without diplomatic ties. This decision, revealed in a joint statement, follows recent exchanges between the…
Jewish summer camps: the best reason to be optimistic about our future
More than a thousand young people building friendships rooted in shared values and experiences – learning, debating, singing and discovering what Judaism means to them. That is not a community in decline, but one investing…
After settling antisemitism claims, Columbia now faces lawsuit from Palestinian students
A group of current and former Palestinian students and faculty at Columbia University filed a lawsuit this week, alleging that the university discriminated against them because of their Palestinian identity and treated them less favorably…
The longevity investor has golden advice for longevity: maintain a routine
Amir Elroy, one of the pioneering investors in the wellness field in Israel, explains how the concept of 'longevity' is changing the world of health, points to the hot trends and those about to break…
Do Not Eat: 'Simcha's Kubbeh' May Be Counterfeit
The Far Meat and Poultry company announced that a product named 'Kubbeh for Cooking', bearing the label 'Simcha's Kubbeh' and identifying the company as the manufacturer, was not produced by them. The public is asked…
UK Jewish student campaigns for mandatory antisemitism class in schools
“As that generation passes, antisemitism risks becoming an abstract historical concept rather than a lived reality," said Jonathan Frisher. "That’s exactly why education must fill that gap."
No holiday from antisemitism
The antisemitism that has engulfed the world has become entrenched. Since October 2023, it has aimed concretely at the disappearance of Israel and the erasure of the Jews, first and foremost through their social and…
Barkat was preparing a 'putsch' — why Netanyahu does not fire him
Political commentator Amit Segal continued to reveal details of the tense relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Economy Minister Nir Barkat. Earlier, Segal claimed that during the war, Barkat tried to organize a political…
Interview | Assessment: The Mossad behind the report of the 'Anesthesia' exercise
Dr. Shleifer believes that the report on the 'Anesthesia' exercise, which a leader of an Arab country sought to promote against Israel, comes from the Mossad as part of a welcome psychological warfare.
Iranian mayor reveals how missile strike wounded Mojtaba Khamenei
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani says a missile killed Mojtaba Khamenei's wife and wounded him, as he remained focused on prayer while medics treated his injuries
Reservists Call on IDF Chief to End Siege in Khusra: 'Stop Jewish Terror'
Amid the siege on Palestinians in Khusra, reserve soldiers are calling on the IDF Chief of Staff in a petition to 'uproot' the phenomenon. According to Maj. (res.) Aviad, one of the initiators, over 300…
Rising UK Antisemitism Leaves Jewish School Principals Forced to Focus on Security, Not Education, Study Finds
A person holds a sign near the scene where four ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic…
"What reaches the media is only the small part": What is happening in the searches for Mali and Liel?
The exclusive authority of the Austrians, the obstacles posed by European privacy laws, and the reason why the silence of the authorities actually indicates an intensive investigation far from the cameras
Léa, 10 years old, takes the microphone and asks me this question
This evening, during a conference in Juan-les-Pins on the fight against antisemitism, Léa, 10 years old, takes the microphone and asks me this question: "As a young Jewish girl, can I consider building my life…
Nearly a fifth of 2026 Seattle hate crimes targeted Jews, who make up one per cent of the population
An even more significant proportion of hate crimes in New York were recorded against Jews, according to recently released data
Francesca Hong, pro-Palestinian democratic socialist, polling far ahead in Wisconsin governor’s race
(JTA) — One week after notching a significant primary victory in a Midwestern purple state, pro-Palestinian progressives are looking to repeat their success in Wisconsin. The Badger State’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor ends Tuesday…
Israel's tech workforce stable despite layoffs - survey
While overall numbers remain steady, profound changes are taking place in employment patterns
Reserve Soldiers in Lebanon Report Operational Limitations
We published on News 14 - Reserve soldiers in southern Lebanon reveal the directives passed to forces operating in the sector following the disaster last week: an attempt by civilians to return south does not…
Rising antisemitism addressed by Boulder Valley School District board after civil rights complaint
Superintendent Rob Anderson emphasized that while the language of school policies remains under consideration, the district is already moving forward with concrete operational changes
Why Netanyahu rejected the new Gaza deal
“The Quad” is a dynamic weekly panel show hosted by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel’s innovation envoy and former deputy mayor of Jerusalem. The series brings together a powerhouse lineup of bold, insightful women to tackle the…
Scandal at Bank Hapoalim – what its employees were caught doing
Israel's financial sector is shaken by a new scandal related to the leak and protection of personal data. An inspection initiated by the Bank of Israel's banking supervisor department revealed flagrant violations in the activities…
IDF Spokesperson: On Tuesday night, information was received about terrorist training in the Strip, and readiness was increased; no organization was identified.
The IDF Spokesperson addressed claims by MK Avigdor Lieberman regarding terrorist training in the Strip that the military did not respond to. "On Tuesday night, information was received about training of terrorists in the Gaza…
Ben Gvir speaks with family of missing Israelis
Police held a special situation assessment amid grave concern for the safety of Liel and Mali Yahalomi, with whom contact was lost in Vienna. Minister Ben Gvir spoke with their family
IDF: Grave of fallen soldier killed in 1948 by Cyprus detention camp guards located in Haifa
The immigrant ship carrying Shlomo Chaimson was captured by British Mandate soldiers, and its passengers were deported to Cyprus. As part of his training to become an IDF fighter, Chaimson joined his comrades who broke…
US Rep. Ro Khanna Struggles to Defend ‘Genocide’ Accusations Against Israel
US Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks as House members hold a press conference in Washington, DC, on Sept. 3, 2025. Photo: Josh Morgan-USA Today Network via Reuters Connect US Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) struggled to…
Lieberman Warns: Nukhba Terrorists Resume Practice Raids on Communities - Netanyahu Hiding Information from the Public
Avigdor Lieberman warns: Nukhba terrorists have resumed practicing scenarios of raiding and taking over communities - the political echelon does not allow the IDF to respond. According to him, Netanyahu has returned to a policy…
Amman: The Selective Indignation of Countries Invited for 'Peace'
Hamas? Barely relevant. The October 7, 2023 massacre perpetrated by Hamas? Apparently, no need to mention it. Palestinian terrorism and incitement to hatred against Israel?
Meet the Jewish women building businesses around their passions
From fitness to murals to nutrition advice, women are building businesses of their own and becoming their own bosses
Elbit and Next Vision Learned the Hard Way: The Rules of the Game for Defense Stocks Have Changed
Two major defense stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange posted strong financial results but plunged on the day of the report • The reason: when pricing is twice the industry average, good results are…
Microsoft and Meta signed lease agreements worth $1.1 trillion
Five tech giants have committed to future lease agreements worth approximately $1.16 trillion for AI data centers • These contracts do not yet appear on financial balance sheets • Microsoft and Meta lead the race,…
‘Hitler didn't finish the job’: Man threatens to shoot Australian Jews in France, AJA tells 'Post'
AJA President Robert Gregory told the Post that the couple had since been in contact with a French Jewish security group
IDF: Hamas intensifies Gaza torture
The Hamas terror group has escalated its interrogation and torture of civilians in the Gaza Strip since the October 2025 ceasefire, in a desperate bid to bolster its standing, the Israel Defense Forces' Arabic-language spokesperson…
Behind closed doors — what rabbis told the mayor of New York
A group of New York rabbis met this week with the city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and urged him to consider the impact of his public statements about Israel on the safety of the Jewish community.…
Likud: "Avigdor Liberman is knowingly lying and harming the security of the State of Israel"
In Likud, they respond to the accusations of Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman regarding the conduct of the political echelon vis-à-vis Hamas in Gaza. "Avigdor Liberman is knowingly lying, harming the security of the State…
New York against Mamdani? The numbers revealed
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over his economic policies, his stance toward Israel, and his relations with the city’s Jewish community
Police Work to Promote Officer Who Shot a Civilian in Sharon – While Machash Appeals His Sentence
Chief Superintendent Ohad Goldberg thought he was stopping a robbery at the gas station in Kibbutz Bachan, but it turned out the shooting was not justified. The court decided not to convict him and imposed…
Mamdani’s Recent Video Is a Masterclass in Distorting What’s Happening in Israel and the Middle East
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, US, Nov. 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s July…
Karhi launches attack: 'Eisenkot was a bad chief of staff'
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi was interviewed on Radio 103fm and claimed that Netanyahu had to remain as prime minister after October 7 because leaving would be interpreted as abandonment. He claimed that Eisenkot was a…
Zoë Garbett has much to learn from Haifa’s first Jewish mayor
Shabtai Levy, nicknamed Abuna – ‘our father’ in Arabic – for his commitment to coexistence, understood that even during a bitter war his responsibility was to all the city’s residents. It is a model of…
After a series of delays and compromise on valuation: Kisso will try to issue at a valuation of 330 million shekels
The Asian restaurant chain, controlled by Rotem Tahan and Noam Gabai, published an updated prospectus ahead of the IPO of its shares on the TASE • The controlling shareholders, Rotem Tahan and Noam Gabai, will…
Iran defies: "75% of capability survived – the drones are a nightmare for the enemy"
A senior Iranian military official claims that despite American and Israeli strikes, more than three-quarters of Tehran's missile and drone capabilities remain intact and ready for use. According to him, the Iranian drone array has…
Why did the US intervene to support Japan's struggling yen? - analysis
The intervention helped the currency gain around 5%, lifting it from nearly 164 yen per dollar to about 155
The Iranian government is the problem
For most of 2026, the world’s most important oil chokepoint has been a battlefield rather than a shipping lane. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has spent months asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.…
Bennett Reveals Unusual Request from Netanyahu
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett came to Ashdod to improve his image and try to convince city residents to support him in the upcoming elections. Against the backdrop of polls that periodically predict a serious…
The chilling threat against a Jewish couple in France
A Jewish tourist couple from Australia was verbally attacked in a supermarket in France by an Irish citizen. A conversation that began amicably deteriorated into anti-Semitic statements and death threats. The footage uploaded by Karen…
Dan Illouz: "If I had abandoned ship in the middle of the fight against the draft evasion law, it would have passed"
The MK, who resigned after moving from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu, explains in an interview with ynet why he did not leave before — and responds to his former colleagues: "They curse me, but they…
Was Israel’s War With Iran a Success? The Answer Is Still Unclear
People walk past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026. Photo:…
The grenade exploded while a resident and a dog stood behind the door: Two young men accused of throwing grenades and setting a vehicle on fire
The Central District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against two young men, ages 21 and 23 from Modi'in, alleging that they threw fragmentation and stun grenades at the entrances of residential buildings in Rishon LeZion…
Miliband demands settler violence crackdown in first call with Israeli foreign minister
Gideon Sa’ar welcomed British measures introduced to tackle the IRGC
Another foreign company gets into trouble: GFA requests to postpone bond repayment
The American income-generating real estate company of Alan Gross approached bondholders with a request to postpone the debt repayment date by three years. Following the request, bond prices (Series E) plummeted, reflecting 'junk' yields.
Like a decade ago: Eli Yishai again challenges Aryeh Deri
A marathon of meetings, involvement of rabbis and a surprising poll: the 'Haredi Public' party continues to examine the possibility of adding former Shas chairman Eli Yishai to its ranks • Sources involved in the…
Nearly 300 young Jews from 34 countries set to make aliyah, enlist as lone soldiers
There has been a sharp rise in immigration since October 7, as 300 young Jews are expected to make aliyah this summer and join the IDF as lone soldiers
Algerian arrested in connection with assault on Jew in Rome
Italian police have arrested a 31-year-old Algerian man following two assaults by several men on a 22-year-old French tourist in central Rome over the weekend, according to the Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI). Moked…
New VAT Rules – Why This Is Bad News for Entrepreneurs
The Israel Tax Authority is preparing to implement a sweeping reform that threatens to seriously complicate the lives of sole proprietors and small business owners. The issue is a change in the VAT collection procedure:…
The Supreme Court rejected the petition that demanded giving the police instructions on managing the investigation of the leak in the "Sde Teiman" affair
The Supreme Court rejected the petition that demanded giving instructions to the police regarding the management of the investigation into the leak of materials in the "Sde Teiman" affair. It was unanimously determined that there…
WJC study 81% of antisemitic content remains online
EU-wide study finds reporting to platforms made virtually no difference in removal rates
Haredim intend to block roads due to arrest of draft dodger: 'The Police Commissioner broke a promise'
Around 4:00 PM, blockades are expected in the Bnei Brak area, likely on Highway 4 or Jabotinsky Street, after according to a Shas MK, a yeshiva student who came to testify at Lahav 433 was…
The Jewish History of Prague (PART ONE)
The Czech Foreign Ministry building in Prague. Photo: VitVit via Wikimedia Commons Historically, Prague was the capital of Bohemia and is today located in the Czech Republic. Jewish life in Prague has been documented as…
IDF’s Unusual Message to Gazans: ‘Hamas Urges You to Approach the Yellow Line’
Against the backdrop of avoiding targeted killings in recent days, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gaza residents not to approach the yellow line and claims Hamas is urging them to do…
Jewish-American media mogul snaps up ten London West End theatres as part of estimated £4.5bn deal
Ari Emanuel is the brother of Rahm, Obama’s former chief of staff, and from a proud Jewish family
HaPoalim earned 2.5 billion shekels in the quarter, and how did the tax on banks affect it?
The bank's return on equity stood at 15%, and was higher, without the payment of the special tax imposed mainly this year by the Treasury on banks.
Antisemitism in a French Store: "Get away before I put a bullet in your head"
New footage uploaded to social media reveals a severe antisemitic incident in a supermarket in France. An Irish tourist confronted two Jewish women and said he was sorry Hitler didn't finish his job. Later, the…
Trump has one power nobody talks about: He’s shaking Israelis’ mental health - opinion
After long months of tension, thousands of Israeli parents are trying to do the most basic and human thing: to give their children, and themselves, a few days of quiet.
Pro-Israel students build advocacy skills at CAMERA leadership course
Journalists, educators and legal experts shared practical strategies to help students navigate difficult conversations, respond to misinformation and build resilient campus communities
How Iranians tried to kill Trump — NYT reveals all details
In July, US President Donald Trump secretly left Turkey on a small military plane, while a Boeing 747, which was considered the presidential aircraft, served as a decoy. The New York Times revealed new details…
Chief of Staff Holds Additional Situation Assessment Regarding Incident in Kafr Qusra and Orders Reinforcement of the Sector with an Additional Battalion
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held an additional situation assessment earlier today together with the commander of Central Command, the head of the Operations Directorate, and the head of the Operations Division regarding the ongoing…
Iran: No talks with US on extending ceasefire
As 60-day ceasefire period nears its end, Tehran says it does not recognize an official start date and accuses Washington of violating the agreement
The hospital is the last bastion of equality. Leave it alone.
Within less than a day, we went from a complaint about a specific incident to the question of whether Arabs should treat Jews. With the speed at which the flames are rising here, in another…
Why American Charedim Are Watching Israel’s Elections Closely
A general view shows thousands of Jewish worshipers attending the priestly blessing on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, Sept. 26, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Ammar Awad American…
Kisch denies the crisis: "Teachers leave for retirement every year - the numbers are fake"
The Minister of Education used the press conference to continue his fight against Ran Erez and to ignore the problems in the system. Kisch downplays the shortage of teachers and the retirement of principals, claiming:…
Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performs deeply moving concert of songs conceived in Gaza
The concert was broadcasted to an audience in London, live from Kibbutz Nir Oz
Five things to know ahead of the stock market opening
The trading day will open against the backdrop of increased tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the jump in oil prices worldwide • Wall Street closed last night in negative territory, the probability priced…
The High Court discussion that may save the Likud primaries has been moved up to tonight
The Supreme Court announced that the discussion on the petition of MK Afif Abed against the decision regarding the candidacy in the Likud districts will take place this evening at 21:00, instead of tomorrow. The…
US judge allows terror victims' lawsuit against PA, PLO over 'pay-for-slay' to proceed- interview
US District Judge Colleen McMahon ultimately ruled that the PA’s public commitment to pay Palestinian prisoners who commit acts of terrorism can constitute assistance under the Antiterrorism Act
Italian union targets journalists over Israel coverage
A Progressive workers’ union within Italy’s state broadcaster, RAI , signed a petition denouncing three RAI journalists as “propagandists of occupation” by Israel, in a move that Jewish community representatives this week said was reminiscent…
