Rabbis Reject Israeli Army Service, Arrests for Draft Refusal Likely in September
"Israeli rabbis reject army service, sparking potential arrests for draft refusal in September. Orthodox Haredi men face enforcement as tensions…"
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Woman Shot Dead in Her Home As Israeli-Arab Homicides Continue to Surge
Woman shot dead in her home as Israeli-Arab homicides surge. 35-year-old mother of three found dead in Abu Snan. Motive likely criminal. 149th violent death in Arab community this year.
Israel’s FM Congratulates Japanese PM for ‘Decisive’ Election Victory, Says Two Countries Have ‘Shared Heritage’
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar congratulates Japanese PM Takaichi on her decisive election victory, emphasizing shared heritage and technological.
Jerusalem Gateway Cluster Established
Six Israeli authorities, including Mate Yehuda and Beit Shemesh, establish the Jerusalem Gateway cluster to boost regional development and municipal.
PM Netanyahu’s remarks prior to his departure back to Israel following a diplomatic visit to Washington
PM Netanyahu, returning to Israel from Washington, discussed Iran deal concerns with President Trump, emphasizing the need to address missiles and proxies.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Hosts President of the German Bundestag Julia Klöckner in Jerusalem
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner in Jerusalem, discussing Judea and Samaria and reaffirming strong ties.
Netanyahu’s Office Faces Backlash for Removing ‘Massacre’ From Knesset Bill
Netanyahu's Office faces backlash for removing "massacre" from an Israeli Knesset bill commemorating the Oct 7 attacks; families condemn the move.
State Comptroller Faults Government on Pace of Southern Israel Rebuilding
Israel's State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman criticizes government for slow rebuilding efforts in southern Israeli communities, citing delays impacting 64,000.
Netanyahu to Present Israel’s ‘Principles’ on Iran Talks in White House Meeting
Prime Minister Netanyahu presents Israel’s principles on Iran talks to President Trump in a critical White House meeting, expressing Jerusalem's deep concern.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Meets with Visiting German Political Leaders
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with a German Green Party delegation in Jerusalem, thanking Germany for its friendship and praising its EU leadership.
Israel’s Deputy FM Talks Iranian Threat with Lithuanian Counterpart
Israel Deputy FM Sharren Haskel met with Lithuanian Deputy FM Taurimas Valys, discussing disarming Hamas, operations against Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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