Four days after the devastating crash on Dizengoff Street, 11-year-old Talia Chaya Timsit has died of her injuries. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing.
After weeks of political turmoil, Slovenia has brought Janez Janša back to power. His return could mark a major change in the country’s approach to Israel after a year of sharp moves by the outgoing left-wing government, from recognizing a Palestinian state to imposing economic sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
The IDF announced that Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, of Atlit, was killed by an explosive drone strike near the Lebanon border.
A U.S. indictment against an Iraqi terror suspect accuses him of plotting a series of attacks on Jewish and American targets in the West. A new report claims that among those he allegedly marked was Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump.
Four Gaza flotilla activists were arrested after a confrontation with Basque police in Spain. Israel’s Foreign Ministry responded with a pointed jab, saying it "demands an explanation regarding the hostile treatment."
A *Nachal* combat soldier sentenced to military detention for wearing a "Mashiach" patch has petitioned Israel’s High Court, demanding immediate release. Meanwhile, fellow soldiers’ parents are intensifying the fight and threatening protests outside the homes of top IDF officials.
Antisemitic statements by Maureen Galindo, a Democratic candidate from Texas, have set off a political firestorm in the United States. Party leaders are calling on Democrats to distance themselves from her and warning: "She must never be allowed to hold public office."
Amid the possibility of renewed escalation with Iran, public threats are coming from Tehran and Sana'a. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an overnight phone call described as "lengthy and dramatic."
The Knesset plenum approved, in a preliminary reading, a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset by an overwhelming margin, with no votes against and no abstentions. The move officially opens the door to a new election campaign, as the bill now heads to Knesset committees for discussion and preparation.
At a meeting in Prague, the Czech Republic laid out a hard line against any European effort to impose sanctions on Israel. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sharply criticized European governments that, he said, are pushing an anti-Israel agenda: "They are harming relations with the only democracy in the Middle East in order to win applause from the terror states in our region."
Reserve Major Itamar Sapir, 27, who was killed in combat, is being laid to rest in the military section of the cemetery in Ra'anana. Ariel Mayor Yair Shtabon eulogized him: "The city is hurting and in shock. We will make sure his memory is honored in our city in a meaningful way."
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the Port of Ashdod and filmed himself addressing Gaza flotilla activists in Hebrew: "They came with a lot of pride like big heroes. Look how they look now."
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sharply criticized Israel over its takeover of Gaza-bound flotilla ships, calling the operation "excessive and illegal." Yesterday, the IDF completed its takeover of dozens of flotilla vessels.
An American report says Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was identified as a candidate to replace Iran’s leadership if the regime fell. But the plan reportedly unraveled on the very first day of the war, after he was injured in a strike.
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, published a Facebook post claiming Germany is dealing with its Nazi past through support for Israel: "Germany does not respect all Jews. Look at how Germany treats anti-Zionist Jews and you will understand what is happening."
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked the International Criminal Court in The Hague following reports of a request for an arrest warrant against him. At a press conference, he announced a series of response measures, including the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar.
The Knesset Constitution Committee approved for its first reading a bill to divide the role of the attorney general, including major changes to the powers of the office. A new clause was also added dealing with the opening of investigations against senior public officials.
Senior officials in Gulf countries told associates they were not aware of the attack plan President Donald Trump described against Iran, and also denied that they had asked him to delay the move.
New reports point to deeper security cooperation between China and Russia around the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly delivered an unusual message to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision.
U.S. officials are warning that Iran used the ceasefire to accelerate its military recovery, including rebuilding dozens of ballistic missile sites. In Washington, officials believe President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is delaying a possible strike may itself be part of a strategic deception.
