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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
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
"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…
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…
Security forces fail to evict illegal Israeli settlers from illegal West Bank outposts
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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."
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
An unnamed Arab state advised another to make a peace deal with Israel before conducting future war
Pact to 'Lull Israel to sleep,' Israeli officials report that an unnamed Arab state advised another to make a peace deal with Israel before conducting a future war against it
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
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…
"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…
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.…
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…
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.
The Gaza Stories That the Celebrity Class Never Correct
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel line up at the crossing into the Gaza Strip at the Rafah border on the Egypt side, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Rafah, Egypt,…
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…
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…
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
"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."
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…
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
Minister Katz in Lebanon: "I Have Instructed the IDF to Prepare for a Long-Term Stay"
The Defense Minister declares that Israel does not intend to withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, presenting territorial control as part of the security concept born after October 7. During his visit…
"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
Israel Saved Trump from Iranian Assassination Attempt – WSJ
Israeli intelligence services transferred to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump intelligence information about a possible threat of an attack on the U.S. President's aircraft Air Force One using man-portable air defense systems from…
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…
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.…
What Azerbaijan’s Mediation within the Israeli-Turkish Disputes Reveals about the Current State of Affairs Between Jerusalem and Ankara
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, Oct. 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Umit Bektas Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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
The political echelon was updated from the publication on News 14 about the breach of the 'Yellow Line'
The theft of engineering equipment by Hamas terrorists, who infiltrated last night into territory under Israeli control, was not reported in real time to the political echelon, and the offices of the Prime Minister and…
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…
Flights at Ben-Gurion Airport were urgently suspended - reason revealed
An unknown civilian drone infiltrated the airspace of Ben-Gurion Airport, causing takeoffs and landings to be temporarily suspended for several minutes. Within less than an hour, police located the operator. It turned out that the…
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…
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…
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.…
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
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…
Violent Assault in Eilat Over a Cigarette
A violent incident broke out Wednesday evening on the Eilat promenade, where a young resident of Netanya, Eliya Nahum, was attacked by about twenty teenagers. The altercation began when he refused to give a cigarette…
Defense Min. in Lebanon: 'IDF is here in the security zones to stay - in Syria and Gaza too'
The birthday of lone soldiers took a chilling turn | Watch
When the family is on the other side of the world, even a small gesture takes on powerful meaning: lone soldiers serving in the north were surprised on their birthdays with personal gifts sent to…
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…
IDF Secretly Seizes Key Point in Lebanon - Media
According to a source in Lebanese security services, the IDF is conducting a secret operation to establish control over the Ali al-Taher ridge. It claims that the positions of Hezbollah terrorists and the Islamic Revolutionary…
Her Husband Was Murdered in Be’eri, Israel Refuses to Allow Her to Return: "Callousness and Insensitivity"
Jubel Castelabi was in her ninth month of pregnancy when her husband Paul was murdered on October 7, along with his patient Eviatar Kipnis. She later gave birth alone, was recognized as a widow of…
