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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.

Knesset committee discusses potential rescue, rehabilitation of children from Lev Tahor cult

 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

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

Road to elections? Shas will vote to dissolve Knesset, party spokesman says

 Shas chairman Aryeh Deri speaks during an event of the Shas party ahead of the municipal elections in Jerusalem, February 19, 2024.

Gov't 'playing Russian roulette' with hostages lives, families say at Women's Protest

"Netanyahu's 'Coalition Peace War' brings the death of hostages and soldiers alike," the protest organizers said in a statement.

 Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, March 9, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Cross-examination testimony opens in Tel Aviv

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court for day three of cross-examinations in his corruption trial, May 9, 2025.

Former Israeli navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

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

Police investigate three separate murder incidents in Israel between Sunday and Monday

Police opened investigations into all three incidents that occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Iran says 'no news' of further US nuclear talks, Shas signals it will vote to dissolve Knesset

Iran criticizes the US for 'contradictory behavior on sanctions' • Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla' activists in Israeli custody, taken to Ashdod Port

 An Israeli Navy patrol boat navigates in the waters outside Ashdod port, as it returns from Gaza, in Ashdod Israel, June 9, 2025.

'We still have hostages clinging to their lives': Noa Argamani recalls anniversary of release

"I learned I have to be strong. Not only for myself, but for others. For those who lost someone dear. For the families of the hostages. For the hostages themselves," Argamani wrote.

 FORMER HOSTAGE Noa Argamani attends an emergency conference on the medical condition of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in 2024.

Yossi Cohen's party could struggle to pass electoral threshold, new poll shows

A new poll reveals that Cohen would only receive four mandates, three of which would come from the Change Bloc.

 Former Mossad Head Yossi Cohen speaking at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Basel.

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it was attacked by drones, communications jammed

The Foreign Ministry stated that it had been in contact with the crew of the 'Madleen', and had advised the flotilla to change its course.

 Activists put their hands up as the IDF reportedly boards the 'Madleen' off the coast of Gaza on June 9, 2025.

IDF takes Greta Thunberg’s 'Madleen,' to Ashdod port, flotilla passengers to watch Oct. 7 footage

The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.

 A drone view shows the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, organized by the international NGO Freedom Flotilla Coalition, anchored off the coast of Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025.

The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod