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Pictures from scene show Star of David graffitied on wall, police investigating incident that caused damage to house of prayer and car in South Hebron Hills The post Settlers accused of burning, vandalizing West Bank mosque in overnight attack appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Public defenders alarmed over uptick in Arab inmates being moved to squalid security wings where they serve alongside terror prisoners, based on questionable misconduct allegations The post With Ben Gvir’s backing, prison guards quietly branding domestic criminals as terrorists appeared fir...

Iran reports strikes in south and in Strait of Hormuz; US bases in Kuwait come under fire, UAE threatened; Washington warns Iran-backed groups might target Americans abroad The post US launches 8th night of strikes on Iran to ‘punish’ IRGC for deadly Jordan attack appeared first on Th...

Ben Gvir, Smotrich, several other MKs expected to join Nachala-led march calling for Jewish settlement in Strip, as IDF says it will thwart any attempts to illegally enter Gaza The post Military closes area around Gaza ahead of Likud-backed settler march into Strip appeared first on The Times of ...

Many British Muslim leaders privately denounce the Jew-hatred permeating the country and some of its institutions. Fiyaz Mughal is asking them to speak up before it's too late The post UK founder of Muslims Against Antisemitism challenges coreligionists to fight rising hate appeared first on The ...

Washington issues Worldwide Caution alert amid concern that Iran will target Americans overseas * Palestinians report settler arson attack on mosque in Tuwani, in the West Bank The post US launches new airstrikes on Iran for eighth night in a row after soldiers killed in Jordan appeared first on ...

Would-be marginal encounter between two teams that failed to make it to the final becomes the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982 The post Ten goal thriller: England beats France 6-4 to win World Cup’s third place play-off appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Website of pro-Israel lobby group no longer features option to donate to 15 Democrats who it previously endorsed for reelection after they voted in favor of motion The post AIPAC stops taking donations for House Democrats who voted to cut military aid to Israel appeared first on The Times of Isra...

17-year-old Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, a player on the Palestinian national youth team, was reportedly shot in the thigh during an Israeli settler attack on his village on July 11 The post Palestinian teen soccer player succumbs to wounds sustained in clash with settlers appeared first on The Time...

IDF says Gaza City strike which health officials said killed family of 5 targeted Hamas operative and infrastructure; army also says two operatives killed in strikes a day earlier The post 10 said killed, including three children, in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza appeared first on The Times of...

CENTCOM says another service member missing in action, 4 injured; Iran says it has suspended implementation of MOU; Washington said sending warplanes to Mideast The post Iranian strike kills 2 US troops in Jordan, as Tehran vows ‘unforgettable lessons’ appeared first on The Times of Israel .

NY Times reports on Israeli efforts to stop citizens' cooperation with Iranian intelligence; 9 community members are among dozens who have been charged with espionage so far The post Authorities said enlisting rabbis, influencers to warn Haredim against spying for Iran appeared first on The Times...

Aoun to hold discussions with American officials 'on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire' and Israel's pullout from south Lebanon The post Lebanon’s president departs for Washington to meet Trump appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Police erect barriers to prevent friction outside city center's Cafe Basimta, a recently opened business that has drawn the ire of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators The post ‘Stop destroying Jerusalem’: Haredim target cafe open on Shabbat for 3rd week in a row appeared first on The Times o...

The rocky planet, located 48 light-years away, may have liquid water on its surface; it opens a new window into the search for habitable worlds outside our Solar System The post Life-friendly world? In first, atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone appeared first on The Times of I...

Several homes catch fire in Havat Gilad, near Nablus; In Jezreel Valley town, first line of houses is vacated as firefighters tackle blaze; no reports of injuries The post Fires force evacuations in northern community, West Bank settlement appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Political swings offer rare good news for Israel as hostile governments are replaced by pro-Israel conservatives - though local Jews wait to see what impact, if any, that may have at home The post Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving embassies to Jlem app...

Organizations united on dire situation for Jewish teachers and students, but rare public disagreement on strategy highlights split between proponents of conciliatory approach or toughness on NEA The post ADL and JCPA reactions to US teachers union exposes divide on how to fight antisemitism appea...

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers say findings may improve chances of success for some of the 90,000 stem cell transplants performed annually in humans worldwide The post Israeli study finds antibiotics can reverse salmonella damage to stem cells in mice appeared first on The Times o...

However, New York mayor says he's having 'an active conversation' with city's legal department to see what steps he could take should the the PM attend UN General Assembly in September The post Mamdani: Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC, but I won’t rewrite laws to do so appeare...

HIAS report says Palestinian cities are distributing flyers instructing residents to report, beat LGBTQ individuals, while Israeli authorities are making it harder for them to find refuge or lead normal lives The post Study of gay Palestinians who fled West Bank finds persecution by both PA and I...

Mainstream British parties boycotting election sparked by anti-immigration politician's efforts to stymie a growing furor around his finances; vote draws record number of candidates The post Farage to stand against ‘record’ 33 candidates in UK by-election, including Count Binface appe...

ToI's movie maven and deputy editor discuss the comedic crime thriller that spotlights Dustin Hoffman, Lior Raz and Tovah Feldshuh The post ‘Tuner’: The Jewiest film of the summer appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Tour through Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing plays Yiddish music rescued by Moisei Beregovsky, a Soviet Jewish ethnomusicologist, and rediscovered in the 1990s The post Lost Holocaust music, nearly erased by Stalin, goes on tour in Asia appeared first on The Times of Israel .

US reportedly sending dozens of refueling jets back to Israel as Trump mulls renewing massive bombing campaign; Iran attacks targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq The post US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks appeared first on The Times of I...

In this week's Peoples of Israel, a new series featuring the mosaic of personalities walking the Land, we meet a 9th generation Jerusalemite who unites the city over a good drink The post Avi Goldberger, pub owner who brings everyone together appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Ofir Drori established a network that put 3,000 major animal traffickers behind bars. But now, he is struggling to keep his operation afloat The post Inspired by IDF training, Israeli activist spearheads fight against global wildlife crime appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Orthodox groups urge US Senate to oppose House-approved bill that promises more evening light, which would create challenge for observant Jews who take part in early morning prayer The post Why Orthodox Jews in the US are pushing back against permanent daylight saving time appeared first on The T...

Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain attacked by Islamic Republic, which also reportedly fires a missile at Saudi Arabia while the Revolutionary Guards target ships trying to traverse Hormuz The post US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row; Iranian forces launch retaliatory attacks appeared first on The...

Dado Bar Kalifa says extending compulsory service to 32 months 'allows a minimal breathing room' for conscripts and reservists, calls 'to expand the scope of draftees and those serving' The post IDF manpower chief: Extension of service period doesn’t replace need for more troops appeared fi...

Online fans cast Sunday's match as a symbolic contest due to the opposing views on Israel in Madrid and Buenos Aires; some posts criticizing Messi 'invoke antisemitic conspiracy theories' The post Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict appeared firs...

Incident marks latest attempt by Bashan Pioneers to establish settlements in Syrian buffer zone; soldiers hand activists over to police, condemn 'criminal offense' The post Settler activists illegally cross into Syria, stay for full day before being nabbed by IDF appeared first on The Times of Is...

Brashness, innovation and willingness to take risks put Israel at global forefront of growing discipline as the country continues to reel from Oct. 7 and subsequent years of conflict The post Medical clowns offer serious relief for Israeli kids recovering from trauma appeared first on The Times o...

The British Embassy introduces four new spirits to the local market; Israel also boasts unique gins featuring such botanicals as citron and Medjool dates The post UK gin finds a thirsty audience in Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Experts say smoke from wildfires attacks every system in body, kills tens of thousands every year; Spain sparks alarm after team practices outside in hazardous conditions The post Forecast unclear: Will wildfire smoke cloud the World Cup final in New Jersey? appeared first on The Times of Israel .

3 Israelis detained for unruly behavior on plane, assaulted officers, police say; passengers on London-Tel Aviv flight stranded in UK after plane damaged before takeoff The post Shin Bet reportedly demands unauthorized access to photos of citizens at airport appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Law sets rules for waste from building sites through transport, processing, recycling; doesn't apply to West Bank, where waste dumping is extensive; funding for law is unclear The post Just before disbanding, Knesset passes long-awaited construction waste law appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Military reportedly doesn't hand settlers over to police, declares closed military zone forcing activists to leave West Bank village The post Settlers raid West Bank village in PA-run area; IDF, arriving on scene, lets them flee appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Zini believes interrogating journalists will help identify leaker, according to Haaretz report, as thousands of people knew of plans for Feb. 28 Israel-US strikes on Iran The post Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks okay to question Channel 12 journalists over Iran leak appeared first on The Times of...

Candidate in Democratic primary, using pro-Palestinian stance as springboard, appears on podcasts whose hosts have been accused of antisemitism, isolating many local Jewish voters The post Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses campaign on affordability — and Israel appeared f...

Footage shows Haredi residents throwing objects at car apparently carrying officials; body's chief demands public apology from municipality before work resumes on damage The post Tax Authority freezes war compensation claims in Bnei Brak after attacks on staff appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Anas Mahmoud Ahmad Hamdan served as an aide to commanders Muhammad Deif and Rafa'a Salameh, held Avera Mengistu captive, took part in hostage release ceremonies The post Top Hamas aide who held hostages during war killed in strike on Khan Younis appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Adam Smith, ranking member of House Armed Services Committee who used to receive AIPAC support, says anti-Israel activists vandalized his family home, assaulted staff member The post Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign appeared first on The ...

8 reported killed in overnight US strikes on Iran; IRGC says it targeted US aircraft, radar systems in Jordan, Qatar; Kuwait says water plant hit, troops hurt in drone attacks The post Iran said to tell Hezbollah, allies to prepare for wider conflict, which could rope in Israel appeared first on ...

Former Manchester mayor, who urged 'more pressure' on Israel after apparent Gaza war crimes, will take over from Starmer Monday, pledges economic growth The post Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next prime minister after winning Labour vote appeared first on The Times of Israel .

UK officials have repeatedly warned that Iran seeks to use criminal proxies to carry out hostile activity in the country; arrest comes days after ban of IRGC, Iran-backed group The post UK police charge man over suspected collaborating with Iranian intelligence appeared first on The Times of Isra...

Dedicated in 1929, the chapel at Eastern State Penitentiary reflects America's dynamic Jewish history as crime, conversion, community and immigration converged some 100 years ago The post First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it appeared first on The ...

Facing soaring prices and escalating airstrikes, many Iranians feel their future is in flux but nevertheless reluctant to leave the country, citing family ties, hope for change The post Iranians beset by uncertainty, financial woes amid stepped-up hostilities with US appeared first on The Times o...

Support mental health for lone soldiers today. Lone Soldier Center Support in Memory of Michael Levin. The post They fought for us. Don’t let them battle trauma alone. appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Shadi Jumaa arrested by Israeli forces in Qalqilya after released from Palestinian Authority prison, indicted on terror charges by military prosecutors The post Palestinian terrorist indicted over 2007 West Bank murder of Israeli civilian appeared first on The Times of Israel .