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Watch: Wounded soldiers demand decisive victory

Soldiers injured in Gaza set up a protest tent opposite the Knesset, demanding the government bring the war to an end.

Watch: Wounded soldiers demand decisive victory

Likud: Attorney General is a danger to state security

Likud claims investigation opened against MK Hanoch Milwidsky is politically motivated, accusing the Attorney General of pursuing a campaign of persecution.

Likud: Attorney General is a danger to state security

Espionage:

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

Serious indictment filed against Israeli accused of contact with Iranian officials and transferring sensitive security information, facing potential life sentence.

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

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Watch: Left-wing activist humiliates Druze officer and attacks soldiers

Anarchists from the 'Looking the Occupation in the Eye' organization blocked a military jeep and humiliated IDF soldiers during Shabbat in the Jordan Valley.

Watch: Left-wing activist humiliates Druze officer and attacks soldiers

Emma’s gene:

Emma’s gene: Scientists discover rare disorder caused by missing genetic brake

Sparked by mysterious symptoms in a young girl, the discovery reveals the power of global collaboration and digital-age data sharing for demystifying - and hopefully, treating - unexplained diseases.

Emma’s gene: Scientists discover rare disorder caused by missing genetic brake

Released for publication:

Amir Saad and Inon Nuriel Vana killed in Gaza

IDF has released for publication that Amir Saad, 22, from Yanuh-Jat,and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana, 20, from Kiryat Tivon, were killed in Gaza. In the incident another Golani combat soldier was injured.

Amir Saad and Inon Nuriel Vana killed in Gaza

Parents take the place of sons fighting in Gaza at Yeshiva

While some students are still fighting in Gaza, their parents took their place at the Har Bracha Yeshiva's end-of-year ceremony.

Parents take the place of sons fighting in Gaza at Yeshiva

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, calling it "nonsense and hallucination that endangers soldiers."

Ben-Gvir: 'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Austrian waiter to Israeli:

Austrian waiter to Israeli: 'You speak Hebrew? I’m not serving you food'

Israeli musician says a waiter at a restaurant in Vienna would not serve him food because he was talking Hebrew.

Austrian waiter to Israeli: 'You speak Hebrew? I’m not serving you food'

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

Starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, the IDF implemented a temporary humanitarian pause in several areas of the Gaza Strip, including the north, to facilitate the delivery of aid.

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

Miracle in Dnipro:

Miracle in Dnipro: Missile hits Chabad home, family unharmed

Russian missiles hit a residential building in Dnipro over Shabbat, killing two and injuring dozens. The home of Chabad emissaries Rabbi Moshe and Shoshi Weber damaged, but the family escapes unharmed.

Miracle in Dnipro: Missile hits Chabad home, family unharmed

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

Prince Reza Pahlavi unites over 500 Iranian opposition figures in Munich, declaring a "historic moment" to end the Islamic Republic. He condemns the regime's destruction of Iran and unveils a five-pillar strategy for a democratic future.

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

Suspect in custody

Eleven wounded in brutal Michigan Walmart attack, suspect in custody

Stabbing rampage at a Michigan Walmart leaves 11 injured, with six in critical condition. Authorities confirm the attack was random, and a suspect is in custody.

Eleven wounded in brutal Michigan Walmart attack, suspect in custody

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Watch: IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes footage of an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including seven packages of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food.

Watch: IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

Near Disaster:

Near Disaster: Terrorist fired at homestead and escaped

A terrorist approached the hilltop homestead of Or Nachman in Binyamin on Friday night and opened fire at the residents, but miraculously caused no injuries.

Near Disaster: Terrorist fired at homestead and escaped

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts pro-Palestinian ship 'Handala' as it approaches Gaza.

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Two killed, two injured, in car crash near Binyamina

Two young men killed, mother and young son injured, in Saturday afternoon traffic accident near Binyamina.

Two killed, two injured, in car crash near Binyamina

Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, injured in Gaza, dies of his injuries

Sergeant Major (res.) Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, 32 from Avnei Eitan, dies after suffering severe injuries in combat in Gaza, IDF announces.

Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, injured in Gaza, dies of his injuries

Documents Reveal:

Documents Reveal: French delegation met with Hamas leaders

Journalist Omri Maniv reports that France held secret talks with the Hamas leadership, with the approval of French President Emmanuel Macron, long before the October 7 attack.

Documents Reveal: French delegation met with Hamas  leaders

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rejects request to mobilize additional reserve forces for expanding ground operations in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to limit days of reserve duty per year.

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail, who was involved in efforts to rehabilitate the terrorist organization in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil area.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

New details on Iran attack:

New details on Iran attack: The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Iran was working on developing an electromagnetic pulse bomb which could have crippled Israel's electrical infrastructure.

New details on Iran attack: The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations

Saudi report says Hamas on high alert due to concerns of cooperation on potential hostage rescue operations.

Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations

On a crane:

Terrorist from Kfar Yona attack captured at construction site

Police arrest Arkan Khaled, 27 from Tayibe, after identifying him hiding on a crane at a construction site.

Terrorist from Kfar Yona attack captured at construction site

'Treated like animals'

'Treated like animals': Emily Damari exposes Hamas tunnel torture

Emily Damari, freed from Hamas, shares her 471-day ordeal: tiny cages in fetid tunnels, severe injuries, and constant fear. She details her defiance against captors and pleads for the release of 50 remaining hostages, including her best friends Gali and Ziv Berman.

'Treated like animals': Emily Damari exposes Hamas tunnel torture

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid, demand ceasefire

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid, demand ceasefire

Sa'ar to Canadian FM:

Sa'ar to Canadian counterpart: Diplomatic pressure aids Hamas, not peace

FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.

Sa'ar to Canadian counterpart: Diplomatic pressure aids Hamas, not peace

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea, IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by the IDF, after sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judea areas. No reports of impacts or casualties.

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea, IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Rubio to families:

Rubio to families: 100% committed to achieving a hostage deal

Families of Gaza hostages meet with US Secretary Rubio, urging immediate action for a deal to bring their loved ones home, express trust in the administration to secure a comprehensive agreement.

Rubio to families: 100% committed to achieving a hostage deal

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Within an hour: Armed terrorists attempt to infiltrate communities and are neutralized

Two knife-wielding terrorists attempt attacks near Shim'a in Har Hevron and Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion; both neutralized without injuries.

Within an hour: Armed terrorists attempt to infiltrate communities and are neutralized

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Wehrmacht uniforms spark police intervention in Bernese Oberland hike

About 25 men dressed in Nazi-era Wehrmacht uniforms marched through Bernese Oberland, alarming hikers and prompting police action. No legal charges followed, as Switzerland has yet to ban such displays.

Wehrmacht uniforms spark police intervention in Bernese Oberland hike

Trump in dramatic statment:

Trump: 'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal, Israel must eliminate Hamas'

US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'

Trump: 'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal, Israel must eliminate Hamas'

Palestinian children terrorize Israeli roads

Police stepping up measures against a troubling phenomenon concerning drivers in the north: Palestinian children collect donations and resort to violence against drivers who refuse to give.

Palestinian children terrorize Israeli roads

Netanyahu:

Hamas is an obstacle, considering alternatives for release of hostages and ending its rule

PM Netanyahu: Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.

Hamas is an obstacle, considering alternatives for release of hostages and ending its rule

Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza

Israeli sourcs address recent reports claiming 'famine' in Gaza, stressing there is no actual famine in the city, Hamas orchestrating false 'starvation campaign' to pressure Israel into ending the war.

Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza

Neve Tzuf:

'We must not normalize this reality,' Michal Salomon says, marking 8 years since attack

Michal Salomon, widow of Elad Salomon, who was murdered in the Halamish terror attack eight years ago, tells of her husband’s bravery as he fought the terrorist with his bare hands to protect his family.

'We must not normalize this reality,' Michal Salomon says, marking 8 years since attack

Pilot who removed Jewish teens from flight trained 9/11 terrorists

Pilot Ivan Chiribella, who removed Jewish teens from a Vueling flight, confirmed to have trained two of the September 11 terror pilots.

Pilot who removed Jewish teens from flight trained 9/11 terrorists

IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.

IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

Parshat Mattot:

Parshat Mattot | The power of speech: Understanding the laws of nedarim

The Torah emphasizes the profound power and responsibility of speech through the laws of nedarim, teaching us that individuals have the ability to create with their words and reflecting a deep connection between speech, commitment, & responsibility.

Parshat Mattot | The power of speech: Understanding the laws of nedarim