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Israel's Channel 12 News aired a recording of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and a woman freed from Hamas captivity last year. He can be heard shifting blame for October 7, insisting that the war must continue

In an emotionally charged Knesset committee hearing Monday, the mother of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas confronted Minister Zeev Elkin and threatened to "take the law into my own hands" if her son was not brought back, while families of those killed in the October 7 attacks pleaded for greater support and recognition. This […]

NSO competitor Paragon, creator of Graphite spyware used by Israel and U.S., sold to American defense contractor, marking a shift in ties of cyber arms between Jerusalem and D.C.

"Please remove all signs of Jewish or Zionist identity like kipahs and jewelry including Magen David necklaces and hostage solidarity pins, turn your bags inside out so that no Israel-related logos are visible, and exit the synagogue through the back door in groups of ten people at controlled intervals." These were the instructions issued by […]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for the third time on Monday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust across three different corruption cases. Netanyahu's testimony follows years of investigations, deliberations, legal proceedings, and delays. Last week, he became the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant.

An Israeli official, previously skeptical about negotiations, confirmed this week that progress has been made in talks aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages held by the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, a source familiar with the negotiations told Israel Hayom that talks to formulate a hostage release deal are expected […]

Recent weather conditions in Israel have enabled a unique phenomenon in the skies – impressive condensation trails that have captivated viewers nationwide. One of the most remarkable instances captured Monday was the ribbon symbol representing the hostages, was documented by numerous Israelis. The Israeli Air Force said it was looking into whether the pilot used […]

A high-profile Republican event in New York took a dramatic turn Sunday evening when Alex Bruesewitz, a 27-year-old strategist for Donald Trump's presidential campaign, collapsed while delivering a speech at the annual Young Republicans gala. Bruesewitz was sharing the stage with key Trump allies, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon and former social media […]

A new survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), in collaboration with YouGov and Datapraxis, highlights how British citizens now favor the European Union over closer ties with Donald Trump's United States. Surprisingly, the findings indicate that even a majority of Britons who supported Brexit now favor rejoining the EU, largely driven […]

Justice Minister Yariv Levin knows he is at a disadvantage on every front. With the coalition reluctant to accept the extreme wording of the Judicial Selection Committee bill, they signal they will not follow him blindly again

Commentator Candace Owens has been designated 2024's "Antisemite of the Year" by watchdog organization Stop Antisemitism, following a poll that garnered over 30,000 votes. The announcement marks a significant shift in Owens' public trajectory, from conservative media personality to a figure increasingly isolated from former allies. Owens emerged ahead of climate activist Greta Thunberg and […]

After the coup in Syria and its expected hampering of Hezbollah's reconstruction abilities, Iran now needs damage control, mostly to defend its nuclear sites. An unprecedented suspension of a draconian bill out of fear of its threat to national security points to domestic changes

ISRAEL: Drone and missile launched from Yemen intercepted by IDF; Defense chief says 'closest we've been to hostage deal since previous one' ■ GAZA: Gaza death toll since starts of war passes 45,000 ■ SYRIA: Syrian war monitor reports 'most violent' Israeli strikes on missile warehouses ■ LEBANON: Israeli military says it struck launchers positioned to fire at Israel

The police's appeal over the court's decision to release Andrei Khrzhanovsky, who filmed himself placing a Palestinian flag sticker near a memorial for a fallen soldier in southern Israel, argued that his detention should be extended because he might 'pose a risk to public safety'

Jewish civilization in Azerbaijan dates back over 1,500 years. Oral tradition states that Jews first arrived in the South Caucasus country during the eighth century BCE.

His comments drew ire from across the political spectrum, though a spokesman for Shas, of which Yosef is the spiritual head, said his remarks 'were about the need for appropriate frameworks for young Haredi men interested in enlisting'