Israel Approves New Homes in Judea and Samaria as Security Forces Thwart Iranian Plot and Down Houthi Missile

Israel approved over 1,000 new homes in Eli, Judea and Samaria, following past terror attacks in the area. In separate developments, security forces arrested an East Jerusalem man accused of spying for Iran, and the IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in Yemen.
Israeli Police Stop Shavuoth Wave Offering on Temple Mount

In a bold attempt to perform the Temple service, two activists ascended to the Temple Mount on Monday wearing Kohanic (Priestly) vestments and bringing two special loaves of bread intended as the Shavuoth offering.
Trump Pushes Diplomacy as Israel Marks Jerusalem Day Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict and Hamas Collapse

President Trump announced encouraging progress in nuclear talks with Iran while also working to help end the ongoing war in Gaza. As Israel marks 58 years since the reunification of Jerusalem with national celebrations, the IDF reports major advances against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Ancient Gold Ring Discovery in Jerusalem Reveals Possible Coming-of-Age Ritual

The ring’s diminutive size suggests it likely belonged to a child or adolescent living in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Researchers believe the jewelry may have been deliberately buried as part of a significant cultural practice.
Jerusalem’s Haas Promenade (the Tayelet)

Today, we are visiting a majestic lookout point that my tourists really enjoy visiting! Since this is arguably the view where one can best see the splendor of ancient and modern Jerusalem, I often make this the first stop on the trip.
Jews should choose the next pope

I love Christians who support Israel, but the next stage in rejecting replacement theology is to embrace the Jewish Nation as an independent nation, in Covenant with god and subservient to no other.
Coalition MKs to US Senate: “Recognize the right of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount”

“Today, while the sovereign State of Israel guarantees access to holy sites for all religions, the Jewish people are denied full and free access to their holiest site due to heavy international pressure. Official recognition by… the United States could ensure historical justice.”
Chief Rabbis demand return of Western Wall Stones while ignoring timber from Jewish Temples

The Chief Rabbis of Israel sent a letter to several officials demanding the return of a stone that had fallen from the Western Wall. This rabbinic outcry comes as the same rabbis ignore wood timbers from the Jewish Temples that lay rotting in plain sight.
Incoming IDF Head leaves note at Western Wall hinting at visions of a Third Temple

“We will act and believe that we have in our hands the ability to protect the Land of Israel, the Land promised to the entire Jewish People and the nation of Israel.”
Cause for celebration: UNRWA’s Headquarters in Jerusalem CLOSED

The decision to shut down UNRWA operations in Israel comes after years of contention surrounding its cooperation with Hamas, the curriculum of incitement and antisemitism taught in UNRWA schools, and undeniable acts of support and active participation in terrorism over decades.