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A group of far-right Israeli settlers from the Uri Tzafon Movement illegally crossed into southern Lebanon. Most were escorted back to Israel by the military, while some remain missing. Several Israeli officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have supported building settlements in southern Lebanon.

An IDF investigation found that a settler hike in the West Bank village of Tell was unauthorized and insufficient troops responded to a deadly clash. Cpt. (res.) Benayahu Mellet was killed during the chaos, with the shooter's identity unclear, while Maj. Yuval Ezra exchanged gunfire with a gunman.

A new museum has opened at a UK mansion where high-ranking Nazi officers were spied on during World War II. Jewish refugees, referred to as 'Listeners,' transcribed the officers' conversations, which were used to extract intelligence against Germany.

The US claims Palestinian mosque head Salah Sarsour was convicted decades ago of throwing firebombs and lied on an immigration form. His defense argues the conviction was based on a forced confession and lacks validity.

Israeli startup Hemispheric has developed an AI model trained on EEG data from 100,000 people to translate brain electrical activity for diagnosing conditions like PTSD. However, experts caution that the technology has not yet been proven effective.

An ex-general was labeled a 'traitor' as Haredi demonstrators rioted at an event for ultra-Orthodox draftees. Police intervened to protect a Haredi media adviser, who reported his kippa was knocked off and his laptop targeted during the protest.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed. He mentioned discussions with Trump's team regarding a proposal to disarm Hamas, but expressed disagreement with the draft.

A lawyer in Rishon Lezion was shot dead in his office by a disgruntled client after a heated argument. The suspected killer, unhappy with the service, turned himself in to police.

Dan Illouz, a former Likud lawmaker, claims the party abandoned its principles by supporting Haredi draft dodging, which he attributes to Netanyahu's pursuit of political survival. He predicts this strategy will fail.

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Five Toronto police officers are facing punishment for controversial comments made on a Muslim outreach podcast regarding an 'unbelievable' number of people converting to Islam after the Hamas-led invasion. The Toronto Police call the remarks 'biased or inappropriate.'

Bar Bechor Asraf, 30, died by suicide at the grave of his childhood friend Liron Barda, who was killed during the Oct. 7 Nova music festival massacre. Barda had remained at the event to assist the wounded before her death.

An 8-year-old Israeli girl was reunited with her family after thieves stole her car while she was inside in the West Bank. IDF troops located her 20 minutes later following the incident in Nabi Ilyas.

The state is not cutting funds to Haredi schools that fail to teach core subjects. The Knesset Finance Committee will meet to approve additional taxpayer shekels for ultra-Orthodox education despite a parliamentary recess.

Jewish groups condemned swastika graffiti on a Maimonides statue in Cordoba, Spain. Spanish police are investigating the incident, which was denounced as an attack on the values of knowledge, freedom, and coexistence linked to the 12th-century Jewish philosopher.

The US faces a stalemate in its renewed diplomacy with Iran while internationally, frustration grows over Israel's slow progress in adopting a Gaza deal. President Trump's shift toward a Saudi-first policy has left Israel in a diplomatic lurch.

Nauru, the third smallest country, has changed its name to Naoero to reflect native pronunciation. The new name will appear on its soon-to-open embassy in Jerusalem, with the change aimed at honoring the nation’s heritage, language, and identity.

The article explores the conflict between citizenship and identity from a Palestinian perspective, featuring Rana Fahoum. It is sponsored content published by The Times of Israel.

Israel’s elections are centered on defining Judaism, with the Jewish state’s future contested over the ballot. The issue is highlighted as the most fiercely debated topic in the election.

The article revisits Emma Goldman, a Jewish anarchist who influenced feminism, free speech, and the American left. It highlights her role in shaping American history through her revolutionary activism.

The article questions whether the meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu was 'positive and productive,' as discussed in a sponsored post by The Times of Israel.

The US leader's hardball negotiation strategy with Iran involves threatening major escalation followed by retractions, leading to uncertainty among observers. Critics argue the approach lacks direction and may signal a search for diplomatic reset.

Dawood Faisal has been charged with hate crimes for vandalizing a kosher bagel restaurant in New York, following prior manslaughter charges for killing Jewish writer Cara Trager in a separate car crash incident. The charges are linked to two distinct events involving Faisal.

Police in Jerusalem arrested six individuals, mostly minors, for spitting on the Armenian patriarchate and hurling rocks at its wall. The incident involved a derogatory slur directed at an Armenian woman during the overnight attack.

Prime Minister Netanyahu distances himself from a Haredi draft exemption law, and opposition leader Bennett criticizes him for misleading the public. The law previously sought to exempt ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest.

Artificial intelligence capable of answering Jewish law questions is viewed by some New York Hasidic groups as a threat to relationships with religious leaders, while others see it as an educational tool. The technology's role in religious communities remains a topic of debate.

Iran denies requesting Trump not to strike or agreeing to a deal to split control of Hormuz. Israel has not commented on the potential deal, and Iran's armed forces remain on high alert.

Teenagers allegedly beat an Arab bus driver unconscious in Jerusalem, causing him to lose four teeth and pass out. The police have opened an investigation amid a series of similar attacks on bus drivers in the capital.

The UHaifa International Master's program encourages prospective students to watch social media content featuring current students' experiences to gain an authentic perspective. The article is sponsored by the program and highlights unfiltered student stories and vibes.

At a Tel Aviv rally, the daughter of a couple killed on Oct. 7 accused the government of defiling the dead. Protests criticize the government's failure to investigate the Hamas attack and Haredi military exemptions, as well as settler violence.

Settlers attacked Palestinians and burned cars during an overnight raid in the West Bank, leaving three people wounded in the town of Surif near Hebron. Another assault was reported against a Palestinian couple tending a farm near Ramallah. Police are investigating but have made no arrests.

Trump is reported to have ordered new Iran strikes aimed at forcing the regime's surrender. The offensive could begin this weekend and last several days, with Tehran warning that countries aiding the US risk being 'engulfed by the flames of war.' Conflicting reports mention Israeli involvement.

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 people and injuring 30. The assault damaged residential buildings, and Ukrainian President Zelensky is urging the US to provide more air defense systems.

Over 300 firefighters in Greece are battling a wildfire near Porto Germeno, one of several fires across the nation. Hundreds of residents were rescued by sea after ignoring evacuation warnings.

Hamas agrees to 'complete disarmament' as announced by US President Donald Trump, prompting a strong reaction from Israel. The Times of Israel reports on the implications of this development.

14 Givati soldiers were dismissed from combat duty and received 30-day sentences for leading a desertion. About 100 soldiers left a base and abandoned weapons in protest against a commander, with 80 returning for training, two awaiting sentencing, and one still missing.

Cornell University has condemned a student's antisemitic remarks, including his statement that he doesn't want to work for Jews and his accusation against Jews of making his life difficult, but the university will not bar him from campus.

Gazan beekeepers are producing honey at 10% of prewar levels due to war-related destruction of equipment and lack of access to trees. A practitioner of the traditional Gazan livelihood estimates this drastic decline.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz boasted about ending administrative detention for Jews while increasing its use against Arabs. He also highlighted the IDF's demolition of 24 historic villages in southern Lebanon, which included 15,000 to 20,000 homes.

The article discusses the potential implications of a first Iranian strike on Egypt, focusing on the role of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East. It also covers a Hezbollah ceasefire violation, the discovery of a weapons depot in a Gaza mosque, and developments regarding Haredi conscription.