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The International Roundnet Federation no longer plans to bar the team from displaying an Israeli flag or symbols at the championships but warned that further accusations of antisemitism might lead to legal action.
“Itamar Ben-Gvir’s reckless grandstanding is not representative of government policy,” Yechiel Leiter said.
“Beyond the beauty of the images themselves,” says Efrat Sinai, director of archives at KKL-JNF, “they reflect the way an ancient holiday took on new meaning in the Land of Israel.”
One person reportedly sustained light injuries in the vehicular assault.
“They came with a lot of pride—look how they look now,” said Israel’s National Security Minister.
“Your humiliation will be recorded in history,” IRGC Commander Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Vahidi warned the United States.
At the Samaria–Tayibe station, the prime minister said the new line would ease congestion, boost service and spur development across the country.
Haredi parties are pushing for early elections in September.
MK Tally Gotliv stands accused of revealing the identity of a Shin Bet intelligence operative.
Troops found more than 20 mortar shells, launchers, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles and other combat equipment.
All participants were making their way to the Jewish state, “where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives,” according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
“The opening of the embassy in Jerusalem will be another significant step in strengthening relations between our countries and nations,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
Catherine Connolly, who has defended Hamas and accused Israel of “genocide,” said she was worried about her sister Margaret after Israeli forces intercepted activist vessels heading to Gaza.
A quarter of a million Israelis visited the Central European nation last year, marking a 33.4% year-over-year increase.
Targets included weapons storage facilities and command centers.
Jerusalem has sought for years to relocate Khan al-Ahmar, which is located in the strategic E1 corridor between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim.
The revolutionary aviation move, which requires U.S. regulatory approval, is seen as a sign of regional normalization following the landmark Abraham Accords.
Radical Ventures leads funding round, with Nvidia among investors; Amazon joins as strategic customer.
The South Pacific island nation opened an embassy in Jerusalem last year.
Israeli singer says the national unity he felt during the contest in Vienna made his “soul come back home.”
The Israel Defense Forces said troops of the 769th Brigade, backed by the air force, carried out the operation at sites in Southern Lebanon.
Border Police officers arrested the suspect, 17, during an operation near Bethlehem.
Supporters say the legislation expands Israel’s legal framework in the area, citing years of damage to archaeological sites and enforcement failures under the Palestinian Authority.
The Israeli prime minister met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday and is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday for talks with President Donald Trump.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed the IDF would deal a “significant blow” to the terror group.
The Population and Immigration Authority said Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang came to “spread hateful rhetoric” against the Jewish state.
The Academy of Hebrew Languages changed the Hebrew name of the Melitaea ornata butterfly from Kitmit Yerushalayim (Orange Jerusalem) to Kitmit Ariel (Orange Ariel).
Deif and Sinwar asked the Quds Force commander to finance “the annihilation of Israel and the fight against the U.S.—and they got it.”
The Palestinian Information Center published a photo of “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl, identifying her as a French physician.
The IDF-approved tours of the far side of the Golan Heights are scheduled to get underway next week.
Rodrigo Alonso Loyola Salas said he will run as an independent rather than under Justin Trudeau’s party after a video of him from 2009 surfaced.
You are an “indispensable part of maintaining the security of the nation,” Chief of Staff Lt. Gen Eyal Zamir told the recruits.
Morgan Ortagus linked future support from Washington to transparency progress and reaffirmed calls for full state control.
The Prime Minister’s Office calls the recording “a shocking revelation” and “a real danger to democracy.”
The meeting is expected to focus on key issues, including the effort to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, the completion of Israel’s military objectives in Gaza and the implications of the newly imposed U.S. tariff regime on Israeli exports.