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Smotrich 'completely opposed' to Israel arming Hamas opponents in Gaza

"I was not aware of this. I am completely opposed to arming an enemy, no matter which faction they belong to,” Smotrich said at a faction meeting.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Netanyahu's hearing ends early due to ‘important diplomatic call’

 Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial.

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.

Sabina releases uplifting new single, 'A New Day,' ahead of upcoming album

 German-Israeli pop artist Sabina

Israeli playground concept 'YomHuledTech' announces international expansion

“I have no doubt that the people of Larnaca will embrace this project and that once the playground opens, we’ll see even more demand," said the mayor of Larnaca.

 YomHuledTech, a birthday playground concept that combines the Hebrew term “Yom Huledet” (birthday) with technology.

Family of hostage Matan Angrest will release new footage of his kidnapping tonight

His mother, Anat Angrest, said that she forced herself to watch it for the first time Tuesday night.

 Ofir Angrest, brother of Matan Angrest speaks during a Finance committee meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on December 9, 2024.

Maccabiah 2025 officially launches with festive kickoff in Ramat Gan

Maccabiah 2025 will host 8,000+ athletes from 55 countries. Highlights include a star-studded Opening Ceremony, competitions, and Expo Maccabiah in Tel Aviv-Jaffa.

  ISRAELI OLYMPIC silver medalist Raz Hershko (left) and Paralympic gold medalist Asaf Yasur (right) pose together with the torch at the Maccabiah launch event this week at Kfar Maccabiah ahead of July’s upcoming Games.

Wildfire near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem under control

The residents of the nearby Swedish village have been evacuated, including a day center for people with special needs.

 A firefighting aircraft operates at the site of a fire that broke out near Jerusalem, Israel, June 9, 2025

Legal experts decry minister's illegal move in summoning A-G for arraignment

Baharav-Miara has been blamed for intentionally issuing restrictive legal opinions in order to trip up and eventually topple the government.

 Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism seen after a court hearing of the Shin Bet official arrested in suspicion of leaking classified information to a journalist and a Minister at the court in Lod, April 15, 2025.

'Violation of int'l law': Hamas, foreign government attack Israel over Gaza flotilla's interception

The IDF boarded the 'Madleen' early on Monday, taking the crew and the ship to the Port of Ashdod, where they would be sent back to their respective countries.

 Greta Thunberg aboard the 'Madleen' Freedom Flotilla ship to the Gaza Strip as the IDF intercepts the voyage, June 9, 2025.

Israel Police searching for missing person in Lake Kinneret, personal belongings found

The individual's personal belongings were discovered on Ein Gev Beach during a search on Sunday night, police said.

 An Israel Police patrol boat and helicopter seen scanning Lake Kinneret, or the Sea of Galilee, in Israel's North, June 9, 2025

Flowers from Ariel: A fallen soldier’s loving gesture is amplified by his loved ones

Flowers Man fallen soldier project continues his message of kindness and self-improvement.

 ARIEL SOSNOV and Atara Sinton.

Israel's Knesset considers rescue, rehabilitation of children from Jewish cult Lev Tahor

The committee discussed the support framework provided to cult survivors arriving in Israel. 

 Members of the Lev Tahor Jewish cult attend a protest in Guatemala City, January 30, 2025.

'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing

Ben Gvir came to the hearing to show his support for the police officer who filed the complaint and is testifying against Cassif.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the evidentiary hearing against MK Ofer Cassif, June 9, 2025.