Israel

As Jerusalem Day approaches, revisit the story of the Six-Day War and the emotional reunification of Jerusalem that changed Jewish history.

The District Court canceled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony after his attorney, Amit Hadad, sent an urgent letter citing late-night security consultations and an ongoing security-diplomatic schedule.

Mossad takes to social media, telling Hezbollah operatives: "The offer is ready and the picture is clear—contact us now." The aim: shake militants’ confidence and encourage the recruitment of collaborators.

Israel’s National Security Ministry warns the public to avoid Meron due to the risk of rocket fire from Lebanon. Chief Rabbi David Yosef: 'Whoever values their life should keep away—do not go to Meron under any circumstances.'

Tehran lays out a three-stage plan: mutual U.S.–Iran non-aggression that also covers Iran’s allies and Israel, an international mechanism to prevent renewed fighting, a 15-year pause on enrichment followed by a 3.6% cap under zero stockpiling, and region-wide security talks—while refusing to dismantle nuclear infrastructure or destroy facilities.

Finland's Parliament rejected a citizen-led petition calling to boycott arms trade between Finland and Israel. Most lawmakers voted no, arguing that "restrictions could undermine the country's operational capability."

Israeli distributors allegedly sold tainted fruits and vegetables smuggled from the Palestinian Authority; testing found about 57% of samples contained illegal, dangerous pesticides.

Shurat HaDin filed complaints with the ICC and Israel’s attorney general, alleging Qatar and U.K. private intelligence firms aided Hamas and interfered with the court in matters tied to Prosecutor Karim Khan.

Trapped beneath the crowd and declared dead, a Meron survivor shares the moment fear gave way to faith, and the perspective that stayed with him ever since.

In Tiberias, a neglected archaeological site holds the legacy of the Sanhedrin and the roots of Jewish scholarship. One man is working to restore and protect it.

After the Israeli Navy seized 21 boats near Crete, the IDF released about 170 activists at a Greek port. Two flotilla leaders were brought to Israel to face trial as the military braces for another convoy leaving Turkey.

A Wadi Ara resident was convicted of insulting religion and negligent arson after vandalizing a tefillin stand in Harish. He tore pages from Torah and other holy books, ripped tefillin straps, and stole from charity boxes; the judge imposed 10 months in prison and a 10,000-shekel fine.

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end the war, saying, "Iran is asking for things I cannot agree to." Tehran responded: "We do not rule out a preemptive strike."

Be'er Sheva court convicts Dr. Muhammad Azzam. After Oct. 7, during Israel's Swords of Iron war, he pledged allegiance to ISIS and downloaded guides on explosives and toxins; the judge warns he could have harmed Israelis.

Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, warns of a historic energy crisis amid $120 oil and fears of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. "Oil and gas markets are experiencing major difficulties, and that is putting heavy pressure on many countries," he says.

The IDF says an explosive drone hit the Shomera sector this morning, wounding 12 soldiers—two moderately and ten lightly. Troops from the IDF’s ultra-Orthodox Hashmonaim Brigade helped evacuate the wounded. Several other soldiers were treated for anxiety and ear ringing. Around midday, interceptors launched near the Lebanon border and the IDF began hitting Hezbollah infrastructure; a launcher was destroyed in the Mount Dov area.

At Israel’s edge, half a kilometer from Egypt, farmer Sarah Yifrach spent nine years building a mikveh, and discovered an unexpected journey of teshuvah and purpose.

A one-of-a-kind, roughly 200-cubic-meter ritual mikveh has undergone complex conservation and accessibility work by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Unearthed years ago, the find is now open to the public, offering a vivid peek into Jewish life in Hebron nearly 2,000 years ago.

Arab media say Hezbollah, frustrated after failing to slow IDF operations, is threatening a return to 1980s-style tactics and may deploy suicide bombers against Israeli troops.

A 20-year-old from the Galilee was arrested after allegedly pledging allegiance to ISIS and trying to acquire a handgun. Investigators say he intended to target IDF soldiers in Karmiel. An indictment and a request to detain him until the end of proceedings were filed Thursday.