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Beyond cheesecake and tradition, Shavuot carries a layered identity that links Sinai, agriculture, and Jewish history from exile to return.

Shavuot reminds us that civilization is sustained not only by intelligence but also by covenant, responsibility, and moral restraint.

On Shavuot, Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview highlights the danger of false witness, spreading falsehoods about Israel and ignoring the Ninth Commandment.

Shavuot is celebrated as a harvest festival with a conflicting history of both attacks on Jews in the past and historical military success.

The writer who asks for anonymity has not abandoned the Jewish people. He is covering, trying to stay employable and safe in a world that has quietly decided his affiliation is a liability.

The standard assumption is that Q-Day, when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer will be able to break today's encryption, is still several years away. However, this misses the point.

Maureen Galindo has decided that taking up where the likes of Adolf Hitler and his ilk left off, is a winning hand that will actualize her dreams.

Israel and Argentina launch the Isaac Accords, aiming to reshape alliances and expand normalization into Latin America

A path forward in Lebanon exists, but only through realism, as Hezbollah’s grip limits both military gains and diplomatic options

Why army chief Eyal Zamir’s crackdown on unauthorized symbols is about protecting the IDF’s professionalism and chain of command in wartime

What is on the minds of Israeli voters as they prepare to head to the ballot box?

Across the Arab world in 2026, ideology is giving way to pragmatism, as publics prioritize stability, security, and economic delivery over reform

Clergy, residents, and business owners say assaults against Christians in Jerusalem are becoming more frequent – and more tolerated

Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football

How Iran is financed, and why US attempts to pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have failed

As Israel heads toward another election, the country’s deepest divides may no longer be external enemies – but itself

The suspect, a 35-year-old Marayong resident, was also working as the tragic Hanukkah event’s photographer when he stole his peer’s camera, the police alleged.

Antisemitism in Romania today is visible in far-right demonstrations, extremist political movements, and hostile rhetoric in parts of the media.

Ali S. was charged with espionage, espionage for sabotage purposes, and attempted participation in murder and arson. Tawab M. was charged with attempted participation in murder.

From power plants and transportation to data centers, Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a gateway for investors seeking long-term exposure to Israel’s growing infrastructure economy

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."

Survivors of Islamist terror attacks accused Britain’s charity watchdog of moving too slowly against organizations alleged to platform extremists and Iranian-linked propaganda.

This development comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Treasury Department's sanctions on Albanese.

UK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.

Trump, 48, said she had recently undergone a medical procedure and was continuing treatment in consultation with her medical team.

The Trump administration warned Palestinian diplomats that visa sanctions could follow if Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour proceeds with his UN General Assembly vice presidency candidacy.

Ireland has been drafting the proposed legislation for the last year and has faced pressure from opposition politicians to include a ban on services as well as goods.

During Trump's visit last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump directly that Taiwan would be a “very dangerous situation” if not handled correctly.

Flight AF447 vanished from radar screens on June 1, 2009, with people from 33 nationalities on board, with crash investigators finding the plane's crew had pushed their jet into a stall.

“Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace,” Garrity said when announcing the $25 million investment last year.

The widespread condemnation has reassured Nathan that opposition to Galindo’s rhetoric extends across the Democratic party.

Una cueva funeraria infantil que data del siglo V a. C. fue descubierta dentro de una cisterna abandonada durante excavaciones arqueológicas en Tel Azekah, según un estudio reciente.

El primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu y el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, tuvieron una conversación difícil el martes sobre las conversaciones de alto al fuego, informó Axios el miércole

Estados Unidos ha eliminado a Francesca Albanese, la relatora especial de la ONU sobre derechos humanos en los territorios palestinos, de su lista de individuos sancionados.

Adalah dijo que los abogados recopilaron testimonios de participantes detenidos de la flotilla que alegaban violencia grave, humillación sexual y abuso psicológico antes de su traslado a la prisión.

Una fuente militar iraní le dijo a RIA Novosti que Teherán ha producido armas de fabricación nacional que aún no han sido utilizadas en batalla, advirtiendo que Irán no "actuaría con restricciones".

El Canal Ben-Gurion daría al mundo una nueva ruta comercial mientras impulsaría la economía y el poder estratégico de Israel.

The location – adjacent to the pedestrian mall, and the menu is rooted-Jerusalem. Chef Haim Cohen arrives for the first time in Jerusalem with a brand new restaurant.

Electrolux's new washing machine is one of the most convenient I have tried – it can be scheduled to finish exactly when you want, and its operation is incredibly simple.

The international brand for smart documentation arrives in Israel with three AI–powered products that record, transcribe, and summarize conversations, meetings, and phone calls.

Shavuot is just around the corner, with major brands launching new dairy-based products for home cooking, hosting, and festive meals, including cheeses, pastas, desserts, and quick kitchen solutions.

Veteran skewer brand Oved Bakfar continues expanding, opening a new fast-food-style branch in Kiryat Ono as part of a broader culinary growth trend in the city.

Chef Hamada Atamny creates in Kafr Qara, Hadera, and UAE a burger as a thrilling culinary performance | Burger King Israel expands its menu | Moses Shop brings its burger to the home kitchen.

IKEA will launch the tenth edition of the IKEA PS collection in Israel with 44 new items, including folding furniture, inflatable armchairs, and creative lighting fixtures.

The upgraded store, the elite brand that proves, be alert in the coming days, the hot Bulgarians, the white queen, starlight and history in a bottle.

SMASH Hopper can be used for multiple mission scenarios including force protection, border security, anti-drone, remote ambush, and low profile operations

Further, all the systems are based on a standard container configuration and can be deployed, replaced, or reconfigured “within a matter of hours” if the situation calls for it.

While hundreds of civilians are still dying in Russia’s ever-increasing attacks, which are designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s defense systems, Kyiv is getting better at defending its citizens.

A memorial forced into hiding. A death penalty filing. A singer booed into second place. One week, three continents, and a pattern officials won't name.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: The Iran war is pushing the UAE and Israel into unprecedented cooperation, while Saudi Arabia looks elsewhere to counter Tehran without empowering Jerusalem.

The investigation is to determine “what money was spent and how," including “which bucket it came from, and how it was doled out,” one of the sources explained to Financial Times.

An Iranian military source told RIA Novosti that Tehran has domestically produced weapons not yet used in battle, warning Iran would not “act with restraint” if US strikes resume.

Twenty Iranian sailors returned home after capture by US • Two wounded soldiers see improvement after surgeries • US Treasury removes UN's Albanese from sanctions list

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told CNN that “America’s military is the most powerful in the world and has everything it needs to execute at the time and place of the President’s choosing.”

Foreign fighters and sleeper cells remain a security concern as the group tries to revive its networks after years of territorial collapse.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's order could further frustrate US President Donald Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Additionally, a multi-year plan worth tens of millions of shekel will be put in motion to upgrade existing infrastructure and hopefully turn the sites into major tourist destinations.

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Insider 'Adam Feyn' reveals stunning details of Mossad’s “beepers” operation against Hezbollah in his new book, explaining the strategy and high-stakes decisions behind the mission.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.

Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.

The two people killed were identified by Magen David Adom as a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman.

Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

The poll also examined three scenarios in which Together, Yashar!, and Yisrael Beytenu would run as a single joint list, with the strongest results coming from Eisenkot leading the trio.

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

Gofman himself is still awaiting his official and final appointment as head of the Mossad, but behind the scenes, the candidate picture is beginning to take shape - along with the balance of power.

Earlier on Thursday, two Jordanian activists who had been on the flotilla were returned home after efforts led by the Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ministry.

A charity stand-up comedy event held ahead of Shavuot drew a full house this week as hundreds gathered to support the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Kaplan Medical Center.

COGAT had recently received information that WFP had transferred fuel to IHH within the Gaza Strip, prompting Halevi to write a letter to the organization's head, Shaun Hughes.

A book by Mitchell Zuckoff set to be published in 2027 will be the basis for the screenplay, according to Deadline.

In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.

The task force is called NILI, an acronym of "Netzach Yisrael Lo Yeshaker" ("The Eternal One of Israel does not lie"), signifying that no victim of the attack would be forgotten.

According to police sources, the drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can fly for tens of kilometers over several hours, and is equipped with day and night surveillance capabilities.

Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.

Earlier, the Polish minister had summoned the Israeli chargé d'affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology.

Yitzhak Ben Hebron was about four years old at the outbreak of the riots that led to the massacre, and managed to escape the violence through the window of the Avraham Avinu Synagogue.

In the letter, Ohana described Charai as “a pillar of integrity and public service,” and referred to his longstanding ties with Israel and the Jewish people.

An Ashkelon court barred Zohar Regev from entering Gaza for 60 days after police sought a 184-day ban.

IDF forces in the area apprehended the vehicle suspected to have been used in the incident in Nablus, detained the suspected perpetrator, and transferred them to security forces for questioning.

On Shavuot, we recenter Torah study as our supreme value, even as we divert some of its precious human resources toward protecting our people and defending our land.

One of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith is that the Torah is eternal and will never be replaced.

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