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IAF striking Sana'a Airport

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee issued an urgent warning ordering the evacuation of the Sana'a International Airport in Yemen's capital. Security official confirms the airstrikes have begun.

This is how Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele evaded prosecution for years

Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele lived freely for decades in Argentina and Brazil and even tried to return to Germany. A police file now reveals how he managed to evade prosecution.

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Watch: New footage from IAF retaliatory strikes in Yemen

The IDF releases new footage from the attack by about 20 fighter jets against Houthi terror targets in Yemen.

'I have to leave by 3:15'

'I have to leave by 3:15' | Classified envelope handed to Netanyahu during hearing

A classified envelope was brought to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his testimony. Netanyahu turned to the judges and said, "I have to leave by 3:15."

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Palestinian state or withdrawals are delusional'

MK Benny Gantz spoke in Ofra today and declared that Israel needed to maintain control of all the land it has taken since the war broke out.

KKL reveals:

KKL reveals: The Jerusalem hills following the massive wildfire

Drone footage shows the extent of the destruction caused by the massive wildfires in the Jerusalem area and central Israel.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Makor Rishon and Ofra community Settlement Conference and praised the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas terrorist who participated in massacre surrenders to IDF

A platoon commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and was in charge of holding several Israeli hostages, as well as a Hamas sniper array commander, were photographed surrendering to IDF soldiers in Rafah.

Leftist activist indicted for indecent act on policewomen

Eyal Yaffe was indicted on charges of illegal gathering, obstructing a police officer in the performance of their duty, and an indecent act after he was filmed clinging to a female officer during a demonstration.

'Shoot me'

'Shoot me' | Omer Shem-Tov's horrific account from captivity

Captivity survivor Omer Shem-Tov reveals that Hamas demanded that he blow up IDF soldiers, but he refused and was willing to give his life.

200 schools closed as teachers call in sick

Heavy pressure is being applied by school principals and inspectors to have the teaching staff return to work in accordance with an agreement that was intended to prevent closures.

'The response is near'

'The response is near': Houthi official threatens in Hebrew

Senior Houthi official Hezam al-Asad posted a threatening post in Hebrew stating: 'The blood of the civilians and workers will be the fuel for the harsh and loud Yemeni response.'

Cabinet considering:

Cabinet considering: 10.7 inquiry commission chair to be chosen by 2/3 majority

Under the alternative framework, 80 MKs will elect the chair of the commission, who will create it instead of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit.

Israel implementing new system for humanitarian aid distribution

Israel is establishing a system to distribute aid to Gazans in the area under IDF control, where civilians will be supplied only after screening.

Two IDF special forces soldiers injured in training accident

Two soldiers from the Maglan special forces unit were injured during a combat training exercise in an urban area in the Golan Heights.

B’nai Brith Canada praises

B’nai Brith Canada praises Manitoba for making Holocaust education mandatory in schools

B’nai Brith Canada welcomes Manitoba's decision to require Holocaust education in grades 6, 9, and 11, calling it a vital step in the fight against antisemitism.

Felony charges dropped in University of Michigan anti-Israel protest

Michigan's attorney general dismisses felony cases tied to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest camp cleared from the University of Michigan last year.

UK extends detention of seven Iranians suspected of terror plot

British counter-terrorism authorities secure extended detention for seven Iranian nationals linked to two separate investigations, citing ongoing complex inquiries.

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Iran nuclear progressing, hostage deal a priority before Trump’s Mideast visit

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says nuclear talks with Iran are “moving in the right direction,” expresses hope for a breakthrough on a Gaza hostage deal ahead of President Trump’s regional visit.

Suspect arrested

Suspect arrested in Sur Baher: Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Police raid a house in Sur Baher, seizing a Hamas flag, two pistols, hundreds of bullets, magazines, and M16 rifle parts.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF confirms it struck terror infrastructure sites within a Hezbollah strategic weapons production and storage facility in the Beqaa area in Lebanon, saying it identified Hezbollah's attempts to reestablish presence and operations within the facility.

US Patriot battery to be taken from Israel to Ukraine

Israel officially decommissioned its Patriot air defense systems a year ago.

Trump:

Trump: 'We'll help people of Gaza, Hamas is taking everything'

US President says America will help ensure Gazans receive food, blames Hamas for situation when asked if the US supports Israel's decision to expand combat operations in Gaza.

IDF statement contradicts Netanyahu's policy

The IDF Spokesperson stated that the primary goal for the IDF was toi recover the hostages, contrary to previous declarations by PRimne Minister Netanyahu, who placed defeating Hamas as the top priority.

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'Likud is not a doormat'

Likud MK Dan Illouz criticized the haredi parties for their demands that Likud support all their legislation.

IAF strikes port in Yemen after strike on Ben Gurion Airport

Israeli Air Force striking in Yemen following the Houthi ballistic missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport that resulted in the injury of 6 civilians.

Iranian explosives located in kibbutz near Gaza

The explosives are believed to have been left behind by Hamas forces during the October 7th massacre. Police sappers neutralized them safely.

Consul General Ofir Akunis to mark Independence Day with released hostage Agam Berger

Israeli consul Ofir Akunis has scheduled a celebration for next week, with the participation of released hostage Agam Berger and political figures.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We're going to defeat Hamas, this will bring back the hostages'

Prime Minister publishes video address explaining decision to intensify the fighting in Gaza, stating a commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7 should begin only at the end of the war.

'Stop exploiting schools'

'Stop exploiting schools:' IDF Spokesperson attacks Hamas's masculinity

The IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, published a special video from a school in the northern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of cinical use of civilian facilities and delivering a pointed message about values, cowardice, and exploitation of the civilian population.

Four Years Later:

Four Years Later: Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

The court sentenced two teenagers who were injured in the police chase in which Ahuvya Sandak was killed to community service. The police officers involved were not prosecuted.

Turkey:

Turkey: Jewish citizen arrested for visiting Israel

Jewish man fired and arrested after posting photograph from a tourist visit to Israel with an Israeli flag.

“Israel could stop only five out of 200 missiles”: Iran boasts its new advanced weaponry

Iran boasts its new advanced weaponry, while Iranian hackers improve control over networks across the Middle East.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We will capture Gaza and not retreat, even with a hostage deal

Minister of Finance at the B'Sheva Jerusalem Conference: 'The time has come to stop being afraid of the word 'occupation'. We are defeating Hamas; they will surrender.'

Deputy Foreign Minister attends the Inauguration Ceremony of Gabon’s President

MK Sharren Haskel visited Gabon for the inauguration ceremony of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. She met with senior officials in the Gabonese government as well as with the Deputy Archbishop.

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Watch: IDF strikes Hamas rocket launcher aimed at Israel

Following the strike, a number of secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of rockets prepared for launch toward Israeli territory.

Footage from Syria:

Footage from Syria: Assad regime military headquarters destroyed

The 810th Brigade, which is operating in Syria, located and destroyed the headquarters of the old regime's unit that oversaw the Hermon area.

Cabinet defers creation of 10/7 commission

The cabinet has decided to defer the creation of a commission to investigate the failures that led to the massacre, despite demands by the Attorney General.

Israeli singer to Eurovision: 'I am proud of my country'

Israeli flag is on its way to the Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Yuval Rafael could not hide her excitement: 'I will do everything I can to represent us with honor.'

Massacre survivor accuses:

Massacre survivor accuses: The soldiers on Zikim Beach ran away like rabbits

Sabine Taasa, whose husband and son were murdered in the massacre, demands that the soldiers who fled the Hamas attack stand trial.