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No restrictions on Arab Israeli visits to Temple Mount during Ramadan, Netanyahu decides

No restrictions on Arab Israeli visits to Temple Mount during Ramadan, Netanyahu decides

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded a limit on the number of Israeli Arabs who could pray on the Temple Mount on the holiday, but… Read More ›

UN finds evidence of rape on Oct. 7 and after; Israel: They tried to downplay issue

UN finds evidence of rape on Oct. 7 and after; Israel: They tried to downplay issue

Sex crimes official also says there’s ‘clear evidence’ hostages faced and continue to face sexual assault in Gaza, says Oct. 7 victims suffered ‘torture and… Read More ›

6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’

6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Six U.S. House of Representatives Democrats returned from an Israel trip accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “utter disregard for Palestinian lives”… Read More ›

Six-week ceasefire ‘basically accepted’ by Israel, waiting on Hamas, US official says

Six-week ceasefire ‘basically accepted’ by Israel, waiting on Hamas, US official says

The Israelis have “basically accepted” a six-week ceasefire proposal in Gaza, a senior Biden administration official told reporters Saturday. A second phase would be worked… Read More ›

Netanyahu: Pass haredi draft law compromise, otherwise election ends war

Netanyahu: Pass haredi draft law compromise, otherwise election ends war

“What is the utility of general elections now?” asked Netanyahu. “General election means the end of the war.” General elections would mean the end of… Read More ›

‘I don’t want to imagine what Oct. 7 would look like without the air defense systems’

‘I don’t want to imagine what Oct. 7 would look like without the air defense systems’

Anat has been leading the launch and interceptor system project for David’s Sling at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, where she has worked for two decades;… Read More ›

Jerusalem’s Moshe Lion, Tel Aviv’s Ron Huldai cruise to victory in mayoral races

Jerusalem’s Moshe Lion, Tel Aviv’s Ron Huldai cruise to victory in mayoral races

As election results roll in, Holon’s veteran mayor loses seat after 30 years while Beit Shemesh and Haifa will go to run-off races after no… Read More ›

Yellen Demands Israel Take Actions to Support Palestinian Economy

Yellen Demands Israel Take Actions to Support Palestinian Economy

(JNS) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a list of demands for Israel to support… Read More ›

China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds

China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds

China, the world’s top carbon polluter, is at risk of falling short on its climate targets after approving dozens of new coal plants, according to… Read More ›

Israel should move through Rafah without Washington’s approval – opinion

Israel should move through Rafah without Washington’s approval – opinion

Our leaders must take heart from the courage and faith exemplified by our soldiers. The government asserts that we must finish the job and go… Read More ›

IDF destroys Yasser Arafat’s Gaza City home

IDF destroys Yasser Arafat’s Gaza City home

See photos of the house in ruins: Former PLO chairman died in 2004, and his house has been used as a museum since then The… Read More ›

One killed, 11 wounded in terror shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint

One killed, 11 wounded in terror shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint

Three Palestinian gunmen open fire at Israelis stuck in traffic at checkpoint between Ma’ale Adumim and capital; 2 attackers killed, 1 captured; pregnant woman among… Read More ›

American Airlines Is Raising Bag Fees and Changing How Customers Earn Frequent-Flyer Points

American Airlines Is Raising Bag Fees and Changing How Customers Earn Frequent-Flyer Points

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly… Read More ›

Ukraine’s defeat at Avdiivka darkens the mood in the West

Ukraine’s defeat at Avdiivka darkens the mood in the West

It is a pivotal moment, where both Russian advances and Western atrophy threaten to transform the biggest land war in Europe since the 1940s. Traveling… Read More ›

Hamas looking for Yahya Sinwar’s successor, Gallant tells IDF commanders

Hamas looking for Yahya Sinwar’s successor, Gallant tells IDF commanders

“Hamas has no trust in its commanders,” Gallant said.”[Currently,] there is no one in control, and there is no one leading operations.” Hamas is looking… Read More ›

Cabinet unanimously approves declaration: no unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

Cabinet unanimously approves declaration: no unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

In declarative move, Netanyahu with support from Gantz, says only direct negotiations without pre-conditions can determine end of Israel-Palestine conflict; warns terrorism must not be… Read More ›

US carries out cyberattack on Iranian warship in Red Sea – NBC News report

US carries out cyberattack on Iranian warship in Red Sea – NBC News report

The US operation was meant to inhibit the Iranian ship’s ability to share intelligence with Houthi militants in Yemen. The United States conducted a cyberattack… Read More ›

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

William Burns makes unannounced visit and meets with prime minister and Shin Bet chief after taking part in talks in Cairo in effort to reach… Read More ›

‘Hamas is Hitler’s successor’: Hostages’ families head to The Hague to file complaint

‘Hamas is Hitler’s successor’: Hostages’ families head to The Hague to file complaint

A delegation of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum set to submit a war crimes claim against the terror group in the International Criminal Court… Read More ›

WATCH: Rescued Hostages Bentch Gomel as Yeshiva Students Listen and Celebrate

WATCH: Rescued Hostages Bentch Gomel as Yeshiva Students Listen and Celebrate

NEW YORK – In this emotional video, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz of Yeshiva University was on a video call with Rabbi Shay Schachter, who was at… Read More ›