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Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm
After third attack in 24 hours, leaders call on IDF to respond to West Bank terror with 'iron fist'
Mother of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, fallen soldier whose remains were held by Hamas, passes away
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
IDF kills terrorist who fatally shot one Israeli, wounded four others in West Bank
The murdered Israeli was identified as 32-year-old Benayahu Melet, a member of Gilad Farm's emergency response squad, who was attempting to assist assailed hikers.
Shin Bet joins Israel Police in searching for missing child last seen on Ashkelon beach
Hundreds of police officers, volunteers and rescue personnel are searching by air, sea and land for four-year-old Yuval Kogan, who disappeared near Hofit Beach in Ashkelon on Thursday.
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”
Suspect shot in leg by Border Police at Shuafat crossing near Jerusalem
During the arrest the suspect was shot in the leg. No officers were injured.
Opposition MK warns government against restricting entry of Israelis to country prior to elections
According to a Haaretz report, officials in the Transportation Ministry fear that many incoming voters would support opposition parties.
Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview
Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.
Hendel: Tropper alliance won’t rule out Netanyahu, will prioritize Zionist principles - interview
Hendel had previously been the sole leader of the Reservists party, which he founded, before it merged with Tropper. The two will head the new alliance in a joint leadership.
Iran will face a 'crushing blow' if it attacks Israel, Katz warns after security assessment
Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran may seek to draw Israel into a confrontation and could even choose to act first, Ynet reported on Thursday.
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount to mark Tisha B'Av, says Jews feel like 'rightful owners'
Ben-Gvir made the trip alongside Development of the Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, who is also a member of Oztma Yehudit.
