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A group of 57 Israeli and Jewish passengers is suing United Airlines, claiming antisemitic discrimination after their Tel Aviv-bound flight was turned back mid-Atlantic.
The incident began when a passenger briefly sat in an empty crew seat. The crew escalated the situation, leading to the flight’s sudden return to Newark.
Passengers say they weren’t told why and allege mistreatment, including a flight attendant telling a man in a kippah to “go ask your people.”
United denies the claims, citing safety concerns.
🚨 Ben Gurion Airport is now closed following the fall of missile fragments on the airport grounds.
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🚨 IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in a number of areas in Israel, a missile was launched from Yemen. Attempts were made to intercept the missile and the results of the interception are under review. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
Reports were received regarding a fallen projectile in central Israel, the details are under review.
The IDF has called up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of a major expansion of its Gaza offensive.
The military move, approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu, comes as part of a larger plan to escalate operations in Gaza with the goal of defeating Hamas and securing the release of 59 remaining hostages.
Many reservists being called up have already served multiple rounds since the war began in October 2023.
The call-up coincides with intensified Israeli airstrikes, which reportedly killed at least 40 people in the last 24 hours.
Reservists receiving orders tonight are expected to report for duty throughout the coming week.
Netanyahu also postponed his planned visit to Azerbaijan due to security developments in Gaza and Syria.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the filming of Gal Gadot’s upcoming movie, The Runner, in London. The demonstrators, believing Gadot was present, stormed the set but encountered her stunt double instead. The protest was organized by the group Youth Demand, which opposes Gadot’s support for Israel.
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Mia Schem, a former hostage kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and released from Gaza, has filed a rape complaint against a well-known Tel Aviv fitness trainer. She alleges he raped her in her home, possibly after drugging her. Schem filed the complaint six weeks ago and has provided medical evidence, saying she continues to suffer flashbacks of the incident.
The trainer, a social media personality, was arrested but later released due to lack of evidence. During a police confrontation, he changed his version of events and reportedly told Schem she had “ruined his life.” Schem responded: “I was dazed for three days because of you.”
Police are still investigating and are seeking testimony from a third man who left for the U.S. the day after the alleged assault.
📸 Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
President Donald Trump announced that all purchases of Iranian oil and petrochemical products must cease immediately. He warned that any country or individual continuing such trade would face secondary sanctions, effectively barring them from conducting business with the United States. This declaration follows the postponement of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks that were scheduled to take place in Rome, signaling a renewed “maximum pressure” campaign aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reducing its oil exports to zero.
The imposition of secondary sanctions is particularly significant given China’s status as the largest importer of Iranian crude oil. Analysts suggest that a full crackdown would require targeting major facilitators, such as Chinese banks, to effectively reduce Iran’s oil exports.
The announcement has already impacted global oil markets, with prices rising nearly 2% following the threat of new sanctions.
The U.S. breaks its silence on Syria’s Druze crisis:
“The violence and hate targeting the Druze community is reprehensible and unacceptable,” says State Department’s Tammy Bruce. Washington is now demanding accountability from Syria’s interim rulers.
As massive wildfires rage near Jerusalem, Hamas supporters have taken to social media to celebrate the destruction — calling for more arson and posting messages like, “Let the settlers’ homes turn to ashes.”
While emergency teams work to protect lives and homes, these calls reveal the violent mindset of those who claim to seek peace, yet cheer as civilians are affected by the fires.
🚨 Update: The first suspect in the arson has been arrested.
Massive fires are tearing through the Jerusalem hills, forcing evacuations and shutting down highways. With Independence Day overshadowed by emergency, the iconic torch-lighting ceremony was canceled. Italy and Greece are sending firefighting teams as Israel struggles to contain the flames and smoke.
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Romi Gonen speaks about her friend Gaya Halifa during Israel’s Memorial Day.
Gaya Halifa, 24, was murdered by Hamas while trying to flee the Supernova festival. After hiding in a bush with Romi, they were eventually picked up by a fellow partygoer trying to save lives. As they attempted to escape, terrorists opened fire. Gaya’s father was on the phone with her and heard her last breath.
Romi was wounded and taken hostage to Gaza, and was released 471 days later.
May her memory be a blessing. 💔
For the first time in decades, the iconic Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl has been canceled.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced the decision due to strong winds expected tonight.
Instead, the public will watch a recorded rehearsal that was filmed earlier this week.
Police say that they are evacuating Latrun as a fire rages in the area.
The main Route 1 highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is closed in the area and police call on people to avoid the area. Nearby Route 3 is also closed.
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. vice president (Kamala Harris), has been dismissed from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council by President Trump. Emhoff, a prominent advocate against antisemitism, criticized the move as politicizing Holocaust remembrance.
His removal, along with other Biden-era appointees, has drawn condemnation from Jewish leaders and organizations, who warn that such actions undermine the nonpartisan mission of Holocaust education.
Prominent Arab-Israeli activist Susan Abdelqader Bishara was shot and killed in her car Tuesday night in Tira. The 40-year-old mother of three and member of Women Wage Peace was also a former municipal candidate. Her death is part of a wave of violence in the Arab sector, with 84 Arab Israelis killed this year — seven from Tira alone.
Police have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been made. Earlier that day, Tira residents protested rising violence, blaming government inaction and systemic neglect.
The IDF has announced the deaths of two soldiers who fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
Captain Noam Ravid, 23, from Sha’arei Tikva, served as an officer in the elite Yahalom Unit of the Combat Engineering Corps.
Staff Sergeant Yaly Seror, 20, from Omer, was also a member of the Yahalom Unit.
Both were killed during operational activity in Gaza.
May their memory be a blessing.
🚨 IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in a number of areas in Israel, several attempts were made to intercept a missile that was launched from Yemen. Reports were received regarding a fallen projectile in central Israel, the details are under review.
There’s reports of several people lightly injured.
Around 350 body bags containing unidentified remains from the October 7 Hamas massacre are still being held at the Shura military base near Ramla. These remains are stored in refrigerated containers and have not yet been properly buried.
A dispute between the IDF’s Military Rabbinate and the Ministry of Religious Services has stalled further DNA testing. The Military Rabbinate, backed by Chief Rabbi David Yosef, insists on additional testing to ensure every Jewish victim receives a proper and individual burial.
However, the Ministry of Religious Services opposes this, citing limited resources and concerns over potential desecration of remains. Instead, it suggests burying the unidentified remains in a mass grave.
This deadlock has left many families in limbo, unable to receive closure or confirm the fate of their loved ones.
📸 Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
🚨BREAKING: Five injured Syrian Druze have been evacuated to an Israeli hospital for medical treatment following violence against the Druze in Syria.
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Israel says it bombed near the presidential palace in Damascus to send a message: it will not tolerate any threat to the Druze community in Syria.
This comes after over 100 people were killed in violent clashes, including dozens of Druze civilians and fighters, in areas like Suweida and Jaramana.
Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to defend the Druze minority, while Druze leaders called the killings a “genocidal campaign” and urged international intervention.
Syria denied Israel’s claims and rejected foreign involvement.
A bipartisan group of 23 U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to the Wikimedia Foundation, demanding answers about alleged anti-Israel and antisemitic bias on Wikipedia. Led by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Don Bacon, the letter calls for more transparency, oversight, and protections against coordinated manipulation — including possible foreign interference. The move follows an ADL report exposing biased editing across the site. The foundation has yet to respond.
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After nearly 30 hours, the massive wildfires in the Jerusalem hills have been brought under control. Around 20,000 dunams burned, including 70% of Canada Park. Dozens were treated for smoke inhalation, but no major injuries were reported. Roads have reopened, residents returned, and many Independence Day events were canceled. Officials are still investigating the cause.
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Ynet Global, ILTV News, and Israel+ present a special Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut event — honoring the heroes of October 7 and all who have defended Israel and stood against antisemitism.
Featuring emotional tributes, exclusive interviews, and powerful panels.
🎥 Watch the full special on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG-3WbZDbys&ab_channel=ILTVIsraelNews
Israel Mours: From Memorial Day to Independence Day. 💔
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Drivers were trapped, others fled on foot as flames surrounded Highway 1. A massive wildfire, fueled by dry winds, forced evacuations and sent 12 people to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Israel is requesting international assistance to help extinguish the fires.
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Ynet Global, ILTV News, and Israel+ present a special Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut event — honoring the heroes of October 7 and all who have defended Israel and stood against antisemitism.
Featuring emotional tributes, exclusive interviews, and powerful panels.
🎥 Watch the full special on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG-3WbZDbys&ab_channel=ILTVIsraelNews
War’s End In A Year: Minister Dermer says victory will be achieved in all fronts. 💪
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During Israel’s Memorial Day ceremonies, President Isaac Herzog delivered a poignant address at Mount Herzl, urging national unity and the immediate return of hostages still held by Hamas. He emphasized that the nation’s healing from the October 7 attacks hinges on the safe return of these individuals.
Herzog called for an end to internal divisions, stating, “Stop the hatred,” and appealed for peace within Israeli society. He highlighted the sacrifices made by fallen soldiers and civilians, stressing that their memory should inspire unity rather than discord.
The ceremonies were marked by emotional moments, including protests and calls for the government’s action on securing the hostages’ release. Despite the somber atmosphere, Herzog’s message centered on hope, resilience, and the collective responsibility to uphold the values for which the fallen gave their lives.
📸 Chaim Goldberg / Flash 90
🥹 @magen_david_adom honors Jonathan Chaim, a lone soldier who was born and raised as a Christian in New York and then converted to Judaism after studying the Holocaust in college. ❤️
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🕯️ Yom HaZikaron 2025: Israel marks Memorial Day.
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