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Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar targeted in strike on Gaza bunker

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in a command and control center located in an underground terrorist infrastructure site beneath the European hospital in Khan Yunis.

Rabbi Menachem Margolin:

Rabbi Menachem Margolin: European governments continue to ignore the threat

EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns that Jewish communities feel increasingly unsafe and are leaving Europe as governments continue to ignore the threat.

MK Boaz Bismuth:

MK Boaz Bismuth: Trump is a friend of Israel, we will do what's best for Israel

MK Boaz Bismuth reaffirmed Israel's gratitude to President Trump - and it's readiness to work without US support.

Chilling:

Chilling: Kaddish said next to Tzvi Feldman's coffin, when his body was brought to Israel

After decades of uncertainty, remains of Tzvi Feldman, missing since the 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub, have been recovered in a high-risk intelligence operation, marking the end of a years-long covert effort.

'We're ready'

'We're ready' | Fallen soldier spoke with Arutz Sheva before enlisting

Sgt. Yishai Urbach, killed in Gaza two months after his wedding, is remembered as a devoted soldier and beloved husband whose faith, courage, and commitment to Israel define his life and sacrifice.

Israeli source:

Israeli source: 21 hostages alive, concerns for lives of 1 Israeli, 2 foreign nationals

Israeli source says families of the three hostages from whom signs of life were not received were informed of concerns for their loved ones' welfare early on in the war.

Rabbi Marvin Hier:

Rabbi Marvin Hier: 'We must not repeat the mistakes of the past'

Drawing a direct line between past and present, Simon Wiesenthal Center's Rabbi Marvin Hier, warns of complacency in the face of antisemitism, underscores the enduring necessity of a strong and sovereign State of Israel.

Terror threat eliminated:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in Lebanon airstrike

Khaled Ahmed Ahmed, head of Hamas operations in Lebanon’s western sector, eliminated in Sidon while planning attacks and weapons transfers against Israel.

Historic first:

Historic first: Amb. Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh in historic visit, holding official meeting with YESHA Council heads, becoming the first US ambassador to do so.

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: Iran is threatening both Israel and the free world

'Iran’s true aim is dominance over the free world, Israel is a strategic obstacle,' Dr. Shmuel Katz, co-founder of Stand With Us says and calls for urgent reforms in education and national unity to safeguard Israel's democratic values and security.

Father of Hostage:

Father of Hostage: 'Trump administration has a score to settle with Hamas as well'

The father of hostage Itay Chen says that Donald Trump and his administration believe that the hostages are an American issue too, with many Americans among the hostages.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We will destroy everything, above ground and below'

The Chief of Staff addressed the expected expansion of the operation in Gaza, saying that the IDF has begun calling up tens of thousands of additional soldiers to expand the operation.

2nd Lt. N.'s story

2nd Lt. N.'s story | The wounded officer who marched in the Independence Day ceremony

2nd Lt. N., who participated in the Independence Day opening ceremony, tells Arutz Sheva about his friends whom he lost in battle, his injury, and what IDF service means to him as an immigrant.

Bereaved father:

Rabbi Yoram Eliyahu: ''We are not families of bereavement, but families of heroism'

'Yom Hazikaron is a day of brokenness, meriting Independence Day,' Rabbi Yoram Eliyahu, father of Sergeant first class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who fell in Gaza, says.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'We are a zestful nation, a fighting nation'

In a special Memorial Day interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, President Isaac Herzog addresses national unity, the global response to October 7, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people.

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva:

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva: You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities

ZOA President Morton Klein warns that Iran will violate any nuclear deal, urging military action instead. He criticizes efforts to achieve peace through negotiation, citing historical failures, and stresses that Israel must act independently to protect itself.

Dr. Dan Diker:

Dr. Dan Diker: Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Dr. Dan Diker warns that while Trump pursues an "economic diplomacy" strategy with Iran, Israel remains on edge, aware that the window to stop a nuclear-armed Tehran is closing fast.

Col. Richard Kemp:

Col. Richard Kemp: Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it

Col. Richard Kemp says Hamas is crumbling but full victory demands neutralizing the group, rescuing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again becomes a terror stronghold. He warns that diplomatic efforts with Iran are futile.

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: 'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

IDF releases new footage from strike on Hezbollah precision missile storage facility in Beirut.

Eve of Memorial Day:

Eve of Memorial Day: Tribute ceremony held on Mt. Herzl

The ceremony was held with the participation of the leaders Israel's security forces and bereaved families. Following the ceremony, flags, candles, and flowers were distributed to each of the graves.

Watch:

For the first time: IDF uses 'Bar' rocket in military operations

IDF troops conduct first operational use of 'Bar' rocket against terror targets in the Gaza Strip.

President Herzog:

Herzog to Arutz Sheva: 'Disturbed by public figures who keep inflaming more hatred'

In an interview that will be aired on Israel's Memorial Day, the President of Israel spoke with Arutz Sheva about the rift in Israeli society and called for unity.

Holocaust education worldwide:

Holocaust education worldwide: Building a Strong Jewish Identity - From the Horrors

In another episode of "Jewish-Share", Orli Barnett from the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre talks with Yad Vashem's Shani Farhi Lourie on differences in Israel and the Diaspora in instilling memory and lessons from the Holocaust.

Zikim base:

Zikim investigation: Soldiers' heroism prevented capture of IDF base on 10/7

Investigation of October 7th attack on Zikim base finds early identification of threat, immediate response, and vital decisions block terrorists' invasion.

Religious Zionist Party Chair:

Religious Zionist Party Chair: 'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Yehuda Vald, director general of the Religious Zionist Party, went on the March of the Living with the flag he took to Gaza and Lebanon.

Danny Danon:

Danon: 'This is the same hate as 80 years ago; then there were swastikas, today keffiyehs'

Israel's Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says that once you go into Auschwitz you walk out a different person: 'we are lucky that there are still survivors who can share what happened here.'

Mother of freed hostage:

Mother of freed hostage Eliya Cohen: Hope and faith in God sustained him during captivity

Sigi Cohen, mother of Eliya who returned from captivity, discusses in interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the complex emotions accompanying the family since his return. "Eliya strengthened those who were with him in captivity."

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide:

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide: Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight

Ronn Torossian, Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide & Chair. of Betar US: We are living in very dark days for the Jewish people. Ultimately, the Jewish people will only be safe here in Israel.

Chair. of Republicans in Israel:

Chair. of Republicans in Israel: 'Ambassador Huckabee brings passion and professionalism'

'A new era in US-Israel alliance, based on shared values, mutual security, and a vision for regional stability'. Atty. Marc Zell and Dr. Paul Brody reflect on Mike Huckabee’s appointment as US Ambassador to Israel.

IRON Initiative head:

IRON Initiative head: 'Qatar worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.

Amb. Huckabee:

Ambassador Huckabee: Serving in this country is a calling from G-d

Israeli President Herzog receives credentials from US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Watch.

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on war against Hamas, promising not to bow to terrorists who carried out the worst massacre since the Holocaust.

Jon Polin to Arutz Sheva:

Jon Polin: How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it?

Jon Polin, the father of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares what keeps him fighting for the other hostages as well as his thoughts ahead of the passover holiday

Regional tensions:

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Representatives of Israel and Turkey meet in Azerbaijan, Israel clarifies that Turkish embedment in Syria will not be tolerated.

Beards and nail polish:

Beards and nail polish: IDF adopts new appearance guidelines

IDF's Discipline and Order Branch has updated its appearance and dress directives, allowing all soldiers to grow beards and combat soldiers to wear combat uniforms off base.

IDF prepares for Passover:

IDF prepares for Passover: Over 100 tons of matzah for soldiers

Tens of thousands of Haggadot and kosher for Passover food packages delivered to soldiers serving on all fronts.

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

Zvika Klein: 'I wanted to help the authorities; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

Professor Chaim Sukenik:

Professor Chaim Sukenik: Torah and Science enhance one another

Special interview with Professor Chaim Sukenik, outgoing President of the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) at the annual Torah and Science Conference.

New IDF appointments:

New IDF appointments: Dozens of officers appointed to new positions

Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense approve appointment of dozens of officers to key positions in intelligence, ground forces, and Home Front Command.