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Full-time teachers' wages will shrink by 300 to 800 shekels, as part of cost-cutting measures approved for the 2025 state budget. Education Minister Yoav Kisch backed the teachers' union, calling the salary cuts 'unacceptable'

Since the resumption of the fighting in Gaza in March, six Israeli soldiers have been killed in the Gaza Strip

Israel's intervention to assist Syrian Druze serves Israeli interests, and could have political and social ramifications for the community

Israel has not allowed the entry of humanitarian aid since March 2, and the Strip is on the brink of total collapse. 'International law is unequivocal: As the occupying power, Israel must allow humanitarian support in,' said one UN official

After nearly 50 days of fighting with no hostages freed, the IDF is calling up tens of thousands of reservists for a broader ground offensive in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is intensifying strikes in Syria as Druze communities face attacks from regime-aligned jihadi groups

ISRAEL: Hostages' families call on government to halt Gaza war expansion plans as IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists; Qatari FM slams Netanyahu's 'inflammatory' remarks ■ GAZA: 40 people killed in last 24 hours, Gaza medical sources say ■ SYRIA: IDF planes deliver humanitarian aid to Druze residents of southern Syria ■ YEMEN: Houthi spokesman said a hypersonic ballistic missile targeted Tel Aviv's airport

The male individual is believed to have been a right-wing extremist who was known to the German authorities.

IDF sources say is still unclear how long the new round of reserve duty will last, but it is expected to be a 'significant duration.' Most of the reservists will replace conscript soldiers currently posted along the Lebanon border and in the West Bank, who will then be deployed to Gaza

'Create a demilitarized zone from Damascus southward': Israeli strikes in Syria, which Israel claims are in defense of Syria's Druze community, have divided the Israeli Druze – many of whom now question whether this policy serves their interests or broader agendas

Herkin's family has not authorized the video's release. Herkin was born in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region in Ukraine, and Russia has taken an active part in attempting to secure his release

Prominent activist Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is being held hostage in Gaza, criticized Netanyahu's planned escalation of Israel's offensive in Gaza for risking the lives of the hostages: 'It's unbelievable and unforgivable'

Sources told the Washington Post that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz 'engaged in intense coordination with Netanyahu about military options against Iran' before a meeting between the Israeli PM and Trump

Syrian media reported that IDF soldiers landed in a Druze city in Syria to deliver food to its residents. Netanyahu described one strike in Damascus as a 'clear message' to the Syrian regime against moving forces south of Damascus and threatening the Druze community

Old videos, misleading maps and political rhetoric turned a natural disaster into a national scapegoating campaign. 'Many people saw the lie,' one expert says. 'Fewer saw the correction'

The Israeli army said the demolitions are required to ensure troops' freedom of movement in counter-terror operations. UNRWA called the move 'collective punishment,' which follows other demolitions over previous months

Israel was given its lowest ever ranking in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, attributed to political influence, government sanctions of Haaretz, and suppression of news from and about Gaza

U.S. elections for delegates to the 'parliament of the Jewish people' end Sunday. Final results may take weeks or even months to be released due to claims of voter fraud and campaign violations