Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday hosted the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, making his first visit to Israel since taking office. The two met for a private working meeting, followed by a wider diplomatic meeting attended by the President’s advisors, Israel”s Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog, and 17

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on US Speaker McCarthy in Israel, confab of Arab nations’ FMs; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on horrific Taibe murder, IDF ops in Jericho

JPMorgan Chase acquires bank’s assets, set to reopen branches under its name, after bank failed to recover from $100 billion loss in year’s first quarter

Government proposes to expand section of Asi Stream to accommodate visitors, install bathrooms and provide shade, in a way that doesn’t disturb Nir David residents

Medics unable to revive 59-year-old after he reports feeling unwell midflight, later collapses in plane’s bathroom

18 people arrested in all, including company owner and public officials, suspected of fixing public tender for financial gain

Weeks after antisemitic demonstrations in German capital, strict rules announced ahead of left-wing gathering

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt also weigh a Jordanian initiative on reaching a ‘political solution to the Syrian crisis’

During El Al flight LY81 from Israel to Thailand, a 59-year-old man suddenly collapsed in the restroom and died. ZAKA volunteer Yosef Dorfman, who was on the flight and was flying to Thailand in his official capacity, said: “It was a traumatic experience for the passengers.” “During the flight to Thailand, a man had a

Over the weekend, large signs were put up in haredi communities around Israel, demanding that the haredi MKs put a stop to the railway construction on Saturday (Shabbat). According to the campaign’s creators, on the past few Saturdays there has been construction on the railway infrastructure, carried out by Jewish workers and “trampling the Sabbath

MK Boaz Bismuth (Likud) is not worried about the polls which show his party losing power. Speaking to 103 FM Radio, Bismuth said, “There are no elections on the horizon, and there won’t be elections for many more months yet – in my opinion, the next few years. The coalition is stable, and has come

On Monday morning, the High Court heard arguments in yet another round of Regavim”s petition demanding implementation of demolition orders issued by the state in 2009 to evacuate an illegal Bedouin outpost on Route 1 east of Jerusalem, in an area under full Israeli jurisdiction. At the hearing, the state”s representative claimed that the state

Over a year has passed since teenager Moishe Kleinerman disappeared, but on Monday morning the Jerusalem Magistrates Court extended the gag order on the investigation, as per a request by Israel Police. In March, Gitty Kleinerman, Moishe’s mother, visited Meron, marking one year since her son’s disappearance. “Today, Sunday, marks one year since our Moishy

Cost of basic milk and cheese products had been set to rise by 16%, but last-minute agreement slows process; prices to rise by 3% each May until 2026

Kyiv says Russia shelled Kherson eight times early Monday, launched missile strikes across country, as it prepares for widely anticipated counteroffensive against Moscow’s forces

Association of Rape Crisis Centers files complaint against Khaled Kabub for releasing a rape suspect from custody due to ‘no significant use of physical violence’

Zelensky says spring counteroffensive may not be able to wait for defense shipments; governor of Russian border region says four people killed in Ukrainian rocket attack

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (Religious Zionism) has reached an agreement with the Dairy Council regarding the rise in the price of price-controlled dairy during 2023, Smotrich’s office reported Monday. Under the agreement, the price of dairy will rise 9.28% instead of the planned 17.5%, with an additional 3.1% rise in May 2024. The planned price

Former Israeli Minister of Religious Services MK Matan Kahana (National Unity) called on American Jews to give unconditional support to Israel. The former minister is currently visiting the US, and is holding meetings with Jewish and Christian communities. “I had a very important meeting with Christians and evangelicals who support Israel,” Kahana told Kan Monday.

‘The cat can’t guard the cream,’ objects environmental protection minister, as Energy Ministry issues list of demands, pushing off debate by a week

In this almost poetic episode with Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz, we explore the spiritual and qualitative differences between Shabbat and the holidays in our religious lives.

Israeli forces clashed with Arab terrorists and rioters during a security sweep of Judea and Samaria overnight, with IDF forces eliminating one terrorist, wounding at least seven more, and taking a number of wanted terror suspects into custody. IDF soldiers apprehended three wanted suspects in the towns of Zababdeh, Rumana and Nur Shams, an IDF

The Supreme Court is set to hold a hearing Monday on the government’s response to an appeal by the watchdog group Regavim regarding the enforcement of the demolition order and evacuation of the illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan al-Ahmar, east of Jerusalem. The hearing comes after the government repeatedly delayed providing the court a response

Fire breaks out next to restaurant, spreads to nearby shops; no others injured in incident

Military does not immediately comment on operation in Aqabat Jabr refugee camp; clashes come after days of restrictions on movement amid terror warnings

Two of Israel’s largest bakeries, Angel and Berman, petitioned the Supreme Court in February against the Economy Ministry’s decision not to raise the price of price-controlled bread in accordance with the rise of the CPI. According to the bakeries, this decision was made despite the fact that the conditions set down in law regarding when

Donny Fuchs, “Liberalism, Disease of the Mind, Sickness of the Soul” was published by The Jewish Press on Dec. 7, 2015.It goes beyond words in capturing present times, and one can only hope that its resolution will serve for all times. ” The modern Jew lusts after a new idolatry today, which temps him in

Knesset speaker plays Eagles’ classic during a Knesset reception for visiting US House speaker in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening announced the first step in his plan to offer free “education” for children ages 0-3, Maariv reported. Free childcare was part of the coalition’s election campaign. During the first stage of the transition, working parents will receive up to 940 NIS per young child per month, in

* Translation by Yehoshua Siskin In the synagogue on Shabbat we read famous words from the Torah that are not that easy to apply: *”You shall love your fellow as yourself.”* How is this done? How can we love anyone as much as we love ourselves? Is this even possible? 1. The Ari Hakadosh, Rabbi

Iranians are Muslim in name only. Most Iranians consider Islam an invader. We have a saying in Persian that the way you take your first step points your path for the rest of your journey. To elucidate this, please allow me to elaborate and give a brief account of Islam. Islam”s very first step was

The Knesset will open its summer session Monday, convening for the first time since the Passover recess. Topping the Knesset”s agenda is passage of the state budget. If the budget does not pass by May 29th, the Knesset will automatically dissolve and snap elections will be called. Today the Knesset will hold a festive ceremony

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Damascus on Wednesday, AFP reported on Sunday, citing Iranian state media. “Dr. Raisi’s trip to Damascus next Wednesday is a very important trip due to the changes and developments that are taking place in the region,” IRNA state news agency quoted Iran’s ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, as

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on Sunday teased an announcement for May 22, widely speculated to be the official launch of his presidential campaign. “On May the 22nd in North Charleston, South Carolina, it is time to make the final step,” Scott told supporters in Charleston, according to The Hill. “Please tell your friends, be in

Husband arrested on suspicion of killing wife, 26, and sons, 2 and 6 months in grisly overnight slaying, amid ongoing rash of deadly violence

Mike Chitwood says he’s coming after the Goyim Defense League, one of the country’s most prominent antisemitic organizations, after its leaders move to his area

Seven Syrian men were accused in a heavily guarded Maltese court on Sunday of having encouraged and trained others to commit terrorism in Europe, Reuters reported. The seven, aged between 21 and 27, were arrested on Saturday in an operation coordinated with the European police agency Europol, the Malta police said. They are accused of

Minister May Golan from the Likud on Sunday accused members of the government of leaking information against her, causing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to walk back her appointment as Israel”s Consul General in New York. “There are agents of chaos in the Israeli government, there is no doubt. Their goal is first and foremost to

A 26-year-old woman and her two daughters, a six-month-old baby and a two-year-old toddler, were stabbed in their home in the Arab city of Tayibe overnight Sunday. Magen David Adom paramedics who were called to the scene pronounced them dead. The police arrested the woman’s husband and the father of the babies, a resident of

MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party) said on Sunday that, in his opinion, the legislation of the judicial reform should have continued alongside the discussions on a compromise. “I didn’t think it was right to stop the legislation for discussions in the President’s Residence. We made a very clear statement that we want a reform

Two men require hospitalization after attack near town of Burqa north of Nablus, allegedly by group from nearby illegal settlement of Homesh; shepherd also reportedly assaulted

High numbers of Jews likely served in the legions that brought down Jerusalem and could have constituted even up to 15% of the vast empire’s army

25-year-old Yana Blum, the driver who was involved in the fatal accident on Independence Day in which one-year-old Ma”ayan David Domnovitch was killed, spent an entire night at a rave in the south, Kan 11 News reported on Sunday. After 12 hours in which she consumed alcohol and drugs at the party, she got into

Figure going by Abu Hussein al-Qurashi ‘neutralized’ by intel agents, Turkish president says after operation at abandoned farm in country’s northeast

President Isaac Herzog on Sunday commented on the talks between the coalition and the opposition that are taking place under his auspices with the goal of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform. Speaking during a Tanach class at the President’s Residence as part of the 929 project, Herzog said, “The crisis that has been

Progressive Democrats accuse measure’s supporters of Islamophobia, insufficient criticism of Israel to explain refusal to back resolution amid rash of antisemitic incidents