Abu Dhabi announces its departure 2 months ago from Combined Maritime Forces, without specifying reason; tensions remain high with Iran

New development plan presented for approval to Cypriot government is expected to cut costs and bring forward production start of natural gas from the reservoir

Yesh Atid head nods to a future coalition government that would include a post-Netanyahu Likud party, as National Unity leader says Israelis are ‘prisoners of extremists’

Four IDF soldiers were detained for questioning following a report that they physically harmed a Palestinian Arab detainee. One of the detained soldiers is a lieutenant. According to military sources, one of the commanders reported the incident. The Military Police Investigations Unit is investigating the case. Earlier in the week, news outlets reported a severe

Ideologically and factually, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is one of the most central Palestinian Arab terrorist factions grown in the Gaza Strip. From its origin in the early 1980″s to today, Palestinian Islamic Jihad is part of the IRGC”s terrorist network. Factually, it is established and developed based on Islamic terrorism and depends on the

With the conclusion of Rabbi Gershon Edelstein’s funeral on Tuesday night, Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot announced that he would name a city after the rabbi. Rabbi Edelstein, a leader of the Lithuanian-haredi community and the dean of the Ponevezh Yeshiva, died Tuesday morning. He was 100. In an announcement, Plot said, “With great sadness

Overhaul architect Yariv Levin launches broadside at judicial system, opposition amid stalled negotiations at President’s Residence; Herzog says no deadline on talks

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on surprising lack of successor to Rabbi Gershon Edelstein; religion reporter Canaan Lidor on explosive Christian prayer event at Western Wall

Soldiers, one of whom is a lieutenant, are arrested for the beating after their superiors reported them to Military Police

Despite efforts to coordinate their positions during discussions on the proposed judicial reform, there are discrepancies between the demands of the National Unity party and those of Yesh Atid, Israel Hayom reported. According to the report, Yesh Atid has said that they are unwilling to reach agreements until a member of the opposition is chosen

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin (Likud) took aim at the Israeli judiciary Wednesday, vowing that his judicial reform plan will be brought back onto the government’s agenda. Speaking in the Knesset plenum Wednesday afternoon, Levin responded to hearings in the Knesset initiated by MK Gilad Kariv (Labor Party) on the Equality Law, castigating the bill,

In celebration of the 56th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, the Canadian Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus (CPIAC) will host a Jerusalem Day event in the parliament for the first time in Canadian history. Members of the caucus, stemming from a diverse range of political parties, will join Jewish and Christian leaders in the parliament

Wasim a-Sayed, 34, a Palestinian from Hebron, is on trial for murder of the Kaduri couple in 2019 and Moldovan foreign worker Ivan Tarnovski in 2022

Prime Minister’s Office confirms ex-agent died when boat overturned: ‘Impossible to elaborate’ on his service, praises dedication ‘even after retirement’; body returned to Israel

The three-day event brings together more than 100 Israeli and British military veterans for an athletic competition, sightseeing, and a chance to bond with comrades-in-arms

Tara Reade, sitting alongside Russian lawmaker and alleged spy Maria Butina, says she hopes to hold on to her US citizenship; Biden has denied her allegations

* Translation by Yehoshua Siskin All of us are familiar with turning to our cell phones simply to check our e-mail, only to notice that we have received several WhatsApp messages. After engaging in multiple chats simultaneously, we check our bank account and catch up on the news without being aware that we have been

Tanya/ Iggeres Ha”Kodesh – The Holy Epistle, Epistle 6, Class 2 tanyaonline.com/?p=1935 ____ Now it is in this ray and radiance, which is an extension of the life-giving energy [that flows] from [G‑d”s] blessed Name to animate the higher and lower beings, וְהִנֵּה, בְּזִיו וְהֶאָרָה זוֹ, שֶׁהוּא הִתְפַּשְּׁטוּת הַחַיּוּת מִשְּׁמוֹ יִתְבָּרֵךְ לְהַחֲיוֹת עֶלְיוֹנִים וְתַחְתּוֹנִים, that

Erez Shimoni, the 50-year-old former Mossad agent who died in a boat accident in Italy on Monday morning, will be laid to rest in the military cemetery in Ashkelon Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. The Mossad released a brief statement through the Prime Minister’s Office Wednesday ahead of the funeral, eulogizing Shimoni, while offering no

A Jerusalem resident and a member of the Lev Tahor cult was arrested Tuesday and interrogated on suspicion of marrying off his minor children, Kikar Hashabbat reported. On Wednesday, he was brought to the Jerusalem Magistrates Court, where it was decided to release him under limiting conditions, in accordance with the agreement he had reached

Respondents in 10 European nations asked if they believe stereotypes including ‘Jews have too much power in business world’ and ‘Jews are responsible for most of the world’s wars’

Niloufar Hamedi tells court she ‘performed her work as a journalist within the framework of the law,’ according to her husband

Heartwarming IDF heroes in action! Their commitment to both serving their country and making a positive impact on the lives of children shines brightly in every act of kindness.

MK Amit Halevi (Likud) spoke with Israel National News – Arutz Sheva regarding the bill to fight incitement in the curricula of Jerusalem Arabs’ schools. “We need to tell the Arab minority in general and in eastern Jerusalem in particular: Do you want to be loyal citizens, or do you want to create hothouses for

“The world today needs a Hitler,” CNN correspondent Adeel Raja tweeted. Tala Halawa, the BBC”s “Palestinian” specialist, had previously tweeted a rant that included #HitlerWasRight. Researchers have found that the #HitlerWasRight hashtag was intertwined not just with the usual white supremacists, but with more “progressive” hashtags like #FreePalestine. Raja, a Pakistani Muslim, and Halawa, who

‘The process is quick and simple,’ traveler says as national carrier joins other airlines in providing kiosks for the process

Reports say 5 dead in large explosion at PFLP-General Command site in the Bekaa Valley near Syrian border

Terror victim Meir Tamari, who was murdered Tuesday in a shooting attack near the community of Hermesh in Samaria, will be laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00p.m. Tamari, 32, was shot at close range when two Arab terrorists passed his vehicle on the road near Hermesh. He will be laid to rest in

On Tuesday evening, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a meeting with CENTCOM Commander, General Michael “Erik” Kurilla at MOD HQ in Tel Aviv. Minister Gallant briefed Gen. Kurilla on the launch of the IDF exercise, “Firm Hand,” which simulates a multi-front threat on the State of Israel. Minister Gallant expressed his appreciation to

The Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on a terrorist position on the border of Syria and Lebanon Wednesday morning, Al-Jazeera has reported. According to the report, the strike targeted a position controlled by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Five terrorists were reportedly eliminated in the strike, which hit just inside

Arrival of Ndeavor, which set off from neighboring Djibouti, is the first step in a weeks-long effort to avert a major oil spill

Audience left waiting for two hours before Los Angeles consul says science and technology minister withdrew because ‘he didn’t want to bring a bad feeling or bad vibes’

CCTV footage shows terrorists overtaking Meir Tamari’s car outside Hermesh settlement, opening fire; his wife is stepdaughter of man whose 1st wife was killed in terror attack

Mike Winnick, retired Director of Veteran Services, Jewish War Veterans of the USA, served for a year as a combat medic in Vietnam in 1966. He was twenty years old when he was drafted, and describes himself at that time as feeling “invulnerable. A twenty year old isn”t afraid of anything.” He sutured soldiers” wounds

Israel may be in for light rainfall – despite its summers usually being hot and dry. Wednesday will be mostly clear. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching seasonal average. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy. Thursday will be partly cloudy or cloudy, and temperatures will rise significantly. The weather will become hot and dry in most

Israeli protesters gathered outside of Maasiyahu prison in central Israel Wednesday, to protest the possible release of an Israeli-Arab terrorist who was part of the cell which kidnapped, tortured, and murdered an Israeli soldier nearly 40 years ago. In August 1984, a group of terrorists from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine abducted

Florida governor focuses on gender identity; feud continues as he says former US president ‘moved left’ on key issues

Washington said to rebuff Israeli officials’ concern it is seeking a ‘time out’ with Tehran that could keep some enrichment activity intact

“Rabbi, you should be ashamed of yourself! ” These were the words used to greet me as I arrived at the Open grave that already had the casket in it, at a funeral I was supposed to be officiating. The reason? I was late. Very late. No, not late to the cemetery. I had arrived

Billionaire tech mogul and Twitter owner Elon Musk drew criticism from Israel”s Health Ministry Monday, after he cited a recent letter by the ministry stating that there were no known COVID-related deaths of healthy Israelis under 50. Last week, the ministry responded to a freedom of information request from attorney Ori Shabi, who inquired, among

Turkey’s broadcasting watchdog has launched an inquiry into six opposition TV channels for “insulting the public” with their coverage of Sunday’s presidential election runoff, it said on Tuesday, according to Reuters. The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) did not detail what the insults were and would only say that viewers had complained. RTUK penalized

Sometimes the best way is through a work of the imagination. Mo, up at the convenience store, assures me, “We”re not all like that, you know.” Yes, I know. I think I know. On a day like today, I”m not so sure. Over at CUNY&hellipCity University of New York, law school, graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed,

Saudi Arabia and Israel remain far from reaching a deal to normalize relations, senior Israeli officials said recently, according to a report by Ha’aretz Wednesday. The report contradicts media reports in the past few weeks which suggested a breakthrough in ties between the two countries is in the offing. According to the report, several issues

When Shannon Basa-Sabol was asked to recount the events of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in court on Tuesday, what stood out was her memory of the death of Bernice Simon. Basa-Sabol, a 911 dispatcher, took the stand for close to an hour, describing the ins and outs of her job. But when the crowded courtroom

A panel of historians set up to review the 1972 attack on the Munich Olympics on Tuesday started its three-year mission to examine what happened before, during and after the events of five decades ago, the German government said, according to The Associated Press. In April, Germany’s Interior Ministry named the eight-member international commission of

Tufts professor sheds light on smuggled medical research conducted by imprisoned Jewish physicians on what they label ‘hunger disease’; 100 patients enrolled in the study

Some 50 former and current Knesset members and others stage sit-in outside Netanyahu’s office, blame police for not doing enough to stanch violence

The head of the Homesh Yeshiva, Shmuel Wendy, spoke to Israel National News on Tuesday and said that he”s looking ahead to the next task, after the yeshiva moved to a permanent location. “Last night we were able to bring buildings for yeshiva and boarding schools to Homesh and, after 17 years, we were able

Robert Bowers, who is on trial for massacring 11 Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2018, methodically tracked down his victims, prosecutors said in opening arguments Tuesday, according to AFP. Bowers, 50, faces the death penalty if convicted of opening fire inside the synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27,

Second unconventional win in a row keeps improbable run alive at Israel’s first-ever soccer tourney appearance, but squad likely face powerhouse Brazil next