Referencing ‘mistakes’ that led to Netanyahu win, Gilad Kariv launches bid for unity previously nixed by Labor head Merav Michaeli, with party said looking for a change at the top
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke on Monday evening with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with an emphasis on the latest regional developments. Cohen updated the Secretary of State on recent Israeli activity aimed at promoting regional stability and the two discussed further normalization moves, within the framework of expanding and deepening the Abraham Accords
The rising antisemitism in the United States has led to a surge in demand for Jewish summer camps. With rising concerns over the safety and wellbeing of Jewish children, many parents are turning to Jewish summer camps as a way to provide their children with a positive and enriching summer camp experience. According to Avishay
Head of public health association warns that Finance Ministry bid to weaken oversight to speed up building of big infrastructure projects would cause ‘irreversible harm’
Station, partly funded by Energy Ministry, stems from partnership between 3 companies and offers a greener alternative to fuel, though producing the hydrogen requires energy too
(JNS) Anyone who reads what the media has to say about the situation in Israel today may have feelings of doubt, concern or even despair. After all, the country seems insolubly divided. Haredi vs. secular, settling Judea and Samaria vs. the creation of a Palestinian Arab state, and now, of course, the fraught question of
Jerusalem sends message through Egypt following threats from terror group; police deny request from nationalist activists for May 18 rally to go through Temple Mount
The French police have received a heavy barrage of criticism for allowing neo-Nazis to openly stage a march through Paris on Saturday. The rally by extreme nationalists commemorated the 29th anniversary of the death of far-right activist Sébastien Deyzieu, who died while running from the police, Le Parisien reported. While fleeing law enforcement in May
As part of the celebrations for Lag B’Omer at the shrine of the sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in search and rescue, is asking the assistance of the crowds expected to attend in finding three missing persons last seen in the Meron area. Avraham
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, head of the Beit El Yeshiva, leads bonfire lighting at the Yeshiva with hundreds of students and residents.
Environmental Protection Ministry initiating plan to deal with potential damage to coastal cities despite Energy Ministry’s resistance to emissions bill
Indictment against Golani serviceman says he and fellow troops took victim to secluded area, assaulted and threatened him, before leaving and trying to hide incident from superiors
At renewed annual Lag B’Omer event, worshipers mourn the 45 attendees killed in deadly 2021 crush, while chafing at regulations meant to head off another disaster
The IDF Military Advocate General”s International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) began today (Monday). The conference is being led by the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. The conference will take place over the course of three days and will be attended by senior experts in the field of international law, including
A 17-year old from Queens, New York was indicted in Queens Criminal Court on Sunday for participating in an attack on a Jewish man walking through Flushing Meadows Corona Park in February that lefty him badly injured, QNS reported. The teenager was charged with felony assault as a hate crime for joining in on a
Minister Ben Gvir authorizes move, slams military prosecution and courts, arguing they don’t understand what it takes to fight terror
Devon Arthurs, 24, pleads guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and will serve 45-year prison sentence, abruptly avoiding trial in which he planned to use insanity defense
Spokesperson for minister of heritage cut on arm during altercation ahead of annual pilgrimage to shrine; police let off perpetrator with a warning to ‘make sure things stay calm’
The NYPD is investigating a hate crime that occurred in Queens on Saturday near Bais Yosef D”Ulem synagogue during which an assailant drove by in a vehicle and threw a rock at an Orthodox Jewish man, Shore News Network reported. The incident took place in Kew Gardens Hills around 9 a.m. The 23-year-old victim, who
On Sunday night, a festive event was held at the British Ambassador’s residence in Israel to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. During the event, the British Ambassador to Israel, Neil Wigan, shared a special message from the King, expressing his gratitude to those around the world who joined in the
Israel has warned the Hamas terrorist organization that any attempt to commit acts of terrorism during the Jerusalem Day Flag March next week would be met with a harsh response, one day after Hamas threatened that the annual celebration of the reunification of Jerusalem would cross the terrorist group’s red lines, Channel 12 News reported.
Amnesty International, others decry Monday hangings of men accused of mocking Islam online, amid sharp spike in regime killings, at least 208 of which have been committed this year
After controversial officer again not advanced, and subsequent outrage, military chief says introducing ‘foreign considerations’ into appointments is ‘unacceptable, even dangerous’
Weekend sees some 600 members of far-right groups march through city center, even as authorities move to bar anti-government demonstrations where activists bang pots and pans
Boy plummets from family’s home in southern city after moving company reportedly removed a glass barrier from terrace
French President Emmanuel Macron”s recent trip to China stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The focal point of the uproar revolved around his remarks about Europe”s connections with both China and the US. While speaking in Beijing alongside various business leaders and heads of major corporations, he stressed the significance of beefing up collaboration
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo inaugurated the reopening of Antwerp”s great synagogue, calling the Jewish community a “cornerstone of our society.” The Art Nouveau style building houses the main synagogue of the city”s Orthodox Jewish community, Congregation Machzikei Hadass. Constructed over 100 years ago, the building was recently extensively renovated, The Brussels Times reported.
Religious soldiers contacted the Chief Rabbi of the IDF and the Public Inquiries Officer in the last few days due to women’s singing planned at the Kfir Brigade rally to be held by the IDF next Thursday. “Ahead of the Kfir Brigade’s brigade rally, we – soldiers, their parents, and families, request not to force
As far-right minister enters 5th day of boycott in protest of Gaza policy, coalition whip says this is ‘sure path’ to early elections, Smotrich says it would be ‘prize for terror’
21-year-old identified as Marvin E., sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in jail after acquiring firearms, explosive devices in order to target politicians, Jews and migrants
Figures show government revenue from real estate taxation slumped 49%; Smotrich says government meets collection goals in first four months of the year
Police arrest two suspects, are expected to bring in more from Mount Meron assault; victim: ‘I shouted to them that I’m Druze, hoping they might stop beating me, but they didn’t’
On the night of April 27, the Israel Heritage Foundation hosted a dinner at Tabernacle Steakhouse in New York City with former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in celebration of Israel”s 75th birthday. “It was an honor to have Mrs. Lake speak about her childhood, growing up with eight siblings in rural Iowa, and her
A Druze security guard was violently attacked by a group of Jewish youths at Meron on Saturday after he was heard speaking Arabic. The shocking attack was caught on security footage, Hamud Shafi, 27, who was part of the security detail assigned to the site of the grave of the Talmudic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar
Many thousands of Jews are gathering at Meron for the celebrations tonight and tomorrow of the Lag B’Omer festival at the tomb of the Talmudic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who is otherwise known as the Rashbi. Rashbi is considered one of the fathers of Kabbala, Jewish mysticism, as well as the author of the
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals at his first ever Brazilian jiujitsu tournament but not before getting into a loud argument with the referee, the New York Post reported. Footage of the weekend tournament in Redwood City, California appeared to show a dispute between the 38-year old Facebook founder and a referee.
Envoys decide almost unanimously to cancel Europe Day reception in response to ‘provocation’ of far-right minister’s planned speech; Poland, Hungary are lone dissenters
The Jerusalem District Attorney’s Office submitted to the city’s district court an indictment against Sari Halak, a 19-year-old resident of Jerusalem, who planned to carry out terrorist attacks in Jerusalem in recent months. According to the indictment, submitted through attorney Hadas Amir, during the past few months the defendant planned to carry out attacks in
Secret documents recently uncovered reveal that Iran is planning to import significant quantities of phosphate from Syria to use in the production of uranium for its nuclear program. The documents contain evidence that the the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has asked for permission from the government to import 800,000 tons of phosphates from
A seven-year-old boy suffered serious injuries when he fell from the fourth floor of a residential building in the city of Ashdod this afternoon (Monday). Medics and paramedics from Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah provided the child with medical treatment at the scene before evacuating him to Assuta Medical Center with multi-systemic injuries. MDA
Case of woman who was assaulted by a group of teenagers in Kibbutz Shomrat when she was 14 set a precedent in how such crimes are adjudicated
Iranian foreign ministry touts Tehran’s ‘peaceful’ nuclear activity, says it hopes Western parties to 2015 agreement will show ‘political determination’ to return
Palestinian terror group warns of ‘painful’ response if anything happens to Ahmad Saadat, says another 2 of its jailed members have also been moved
Autotalks chipsets that allow vehicles to ‘talk’ with one another will be integrated into Qualcomm’s safety technology platforms for automotive manufacturers
Ukrainian president decries ‘old evil’ of Moscow during address commemorating victory over Nazi Germany, as wave of attack drones are downed in skies over Kyiv
Baran Kosari and Shaghayegh Dehghan face prison terms for violating strict dress code amid ongoing wave of defiance since Mahsa Amini’s death in custody last September
Dutch police on Saturday arrested 154 soccer fans in Amsterdam accused of singing antisemitic chants while on a train, CNN reported. The supporters were given several warnings by police to stop singing as they traveled to Johan Cruijff Arena on the subway, according to a police statement. But they ignored the cautions and continued to
A woman in her 30s who gave birth at Ichilov Medical Center developed a Listeria bacterial infection. An investigation is underway over a possible connection with a Tel Aviv restaurant where the woman ordered a hamburger. The woman gave birth in the 41st week of her pregnancy. The decision was made to deliver the child
A Connecticut middle school baseball team is being investigated for allegedly engaging in antisemitic and racist behavior. Middletown Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Vazquez Matos said in a letter to parents that players on the Beman Middle School baseball team took part in antisemitic acts, WFSB reported. According to the letter, distributed to parents on Wednesday,
In message to passengers on Holocaust Remembrance day, Captain Doron Ginzburg warned judicial overhaul plan could lead to a dictatorship and bring about ‘things like the Holocaust’
