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How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla

Naval commandos are training for several different scenarios as the ship of

European airline to become Israeli

Israeli licensing clears path for Tus Airways to boost competition and expand international travel options.

A journey of strength and sorrow

Noa Argamani marks one year since rescue: A journey of strength amidst sorrow

In a moving message, the rescued hostage reflects on a year of pain, unity, and the continued fight to bring loved ones home.

Interior Committee chair urges action against mortgage collapse

MK Yaakov Asher has issued an urgent call to develop an immediate solution to the growing mortgage crisis, following alarming reports of a sharp increase in mortgage payment delinquencies.

1 week after Boulder attack

One week after Boulder attack: Thousands gather in NYC to call for hostages' release

Days after a terror attack on US soil, thousands rally in Central Park demanding the return of all hostages and justice for October 7 victims—'We will not back down.'

Cruel deception:

Cruel deception: Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.

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IDF confirms Sinwar’s death with video of body extraction from tunnel

New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.

French-Jewish WWII spy Marthe Cohn dies at 105

Heroic nurse-turned-spy who infiltrated Nazi Germany kept her wartime role secret for decades.

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Watch: IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Rebbe of Gur departs on fundraising tour in USA

The Rebbe of Gur flew to the United States as part of an emergency fundraising campaign to counter the growing financial strain on haredi institutions.

IDF investigating:

IDF investigating: Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate

Security forces surprised to find Channel 12’s Yigal Mosko driving through locked gate near Deir Dibwan; IDF investigating how he obtained the key.

Ukraine War:

Ukraine War: Jewish chef in elite unit killed in action

Tzvi-Hirsh Zurgazda, 32, married and a father of two, was killed in action on the front in Kherson. He is the third Jewish soldier to be killed in the Ukrainian army within about two weeks.

Gaza flotilla member claims:

Gaza flotilla member claims: Israel has begun jamming our communications

An activist on the Madleen, which is sailing to the Gaza Strip, says the tracking system shows the ship in Jordan and alleges that Israel is preparing to intercept it.

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

Australia bans pro-Israel, bereaved brother from entry

Hillel Fuld, a bereaved brother and pro-Israel advocate, was set to speak in Australia before his visa was revoked over social media posts.

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to act to prevent the arrival of the 'Madleen' flotilla to Gaza, led by extreme left-wing activists including Greta Thunberg.

Mother of fallen soldier:

Mother of fallen soldier Sgt. Tom Rothstein: “His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished”

Sigal, mother of Sgt. Tom Rotstein z”l, who was killed in a building collapse near Khan Yunis, recounts her son's dedication to the mission and his dreams for the future.

Govt. approves initiation of dismissal proceedings against AG

The government approved today (Sunday) the proposal of Justice Minister Yariv Levin to initiate impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara in a precedent-setting step, which could trigger wide-ranging political and legal consequences.

Attorney General slams proposal to dismiss her as politically driven

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara releases scathing legal opinion denouncing a government-backed proposal allowing her dismissal without traditional oversight, warning it would politicize the role and erode the rule of law.

They would have sacrificed us:

IDF Radio analyst faces backlash over Eid al-Adha post

IDF Radio’s Arab affairs commentator, Jacky Hugi, faces heavy criticism after a post on X prompts harsh comments on 'shared lives between Jews and Arabs in Arab countries' and sparks debate over the radio's editorial direction.

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson is an active Hamas terrorist

IDF says Mahmoud Zabar Tafesh Bassal spread false and misleading information to the international media while serving in the Hamas terrorist organization.

Father of Fallen Soldier:

Father of Fallen Soldier: 'We’re still waiting for him to come back"

Lior Raver, father of 19-year-old Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver who fell in Gaza reflects on Yoav’s dedication to a combat role and the dangerous mission that cost him his life, 'He was proud to participate in a mission to rescue hostages or secure vital information.'

Gaza Flotilla organizers plan to livestream IDF interception

Ship carrying group of anti-Israel activists, including Greta Thunberg, expected to reach shores of Gaza tomorrow.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.

Funding aid to Gaza:

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questions government funding of food and supplies for a population that on 10/7 took part en masse in a massacre and rejoiced as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered.

Suspected arson at synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Security camera captures man entering the Or Haviv synagogue in Jerusalem in the early morning hours shortly before a fire broke out, destroying several sacred books.

Government moves to advance dismissal process for Attorney General

According to a new proposal, the Attorney General can be dismissed not only after consulting the original selection committee, but also following a hearing before a special ministerial committee.

Al-Qaeda branch leader threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war

Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, leader of Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch (AQAP), issues half-hour video threatening US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Justice Minister Levin:

Justice Minister Levin: I do not recognize Judge Yitzhak Amit

Justice Minister states in TV interview that Judge Yitzhak Amit "is not the President of the Supreme Court - I do not recognize him and will not recognize him because he was elected through an invalid and illegal process."

Report:

Report: Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

New report alleges a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, sparked by Bessent calling Musk a "fraud." The scuffle is reportedly what led to Musk's removal from the West Wing.

67-year-old woman stabbed to death in Nahariya; son suspected

Woman, 67, fatally stabbed in her Nahariya home, police say mentally-ill son suspected.

Musk deletes Epstein-related tweet targeting President Trump

Elon Musk deleted a controversial tweet on Saturday in which he accused U.S. President Donald Trump of being implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

In Gaza hospital compound:

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists in Gaza hospital compound

IDF reveals identities of two Islamic Jihad terrorists who operated under the guise of journalists.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen eyes political run with new party

Yossi Cohen weighing move into politics ahead of Israel's next elections, reportedly favoring the launch of a new party over joining existing factions.

In Depth:

In Depth: The Civil Service Commissioner Controversy

Israel's Civil Service, while essential for running government institutions effectively, is rarely a matter for the limelight, but a recent shift in its leadership has seen the Supreme Court overrule both the Prime Minister and an existing law.

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

Hamas publishes new image of hostage Matan Zangauker, warning he won’t be rescued alive as IDF forces close in.

IDF uncovers:

IDF uncovers Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

In dramatic operation, IDF and ISA forces expose Hamas war room and tunnel network used to direct the October 7 massacre - beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Tom Rotstein, 23 years old from Ramat Gan, and Sergeant Uri Yhonatan Cohen, 20 years old from Neve Yarak, were two of the soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion earlier this week, IDF says.