US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal
The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.
Haredi enlistment on the rise, still falling short of IDF goals - N12
The increase over the past two years has been attributed by professional sources to the repercussions imposed on those who don’t enlist.
US approves $6.5 billion in potential military sales to Israel, $9 billion sales to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department approved a potential sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and Apache Helicopters to Israel, and the potential sale of Patriot advanced capability-3 missiles to Saudi Arabia.
US warns IRGC against 'escalatory behavior' in international waters
CENTCOM's statement, while acknowledging "Iran’s right to operate professionally in international airspace and waters," warned against any unsafe or threatening behaviors during the exercise.
Catherine O'Hara, actress from Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek dies at 71 in Los Angeles home
According to her agency CAA, O'Hara, who was 71 years old, died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
UN Chief Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse,' cites unpaid fees
The organization is at risk of "imminent financial collapse," with Guterres citing unpaid fees and a budget rule that forces the global body to return unspent money.
Israel responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata
SA foreign affairs ministry accused Israeli diplomat Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty."
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Model, actress Tal Berkovich killed in car accident at 41
Berkovich was in Israel visiting her family. Her brother was with her in the vehicle, and is currently in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center.
