<p>Defense Ministry Crossing Authority security inspectors foiled an attempt overnight to smuggle an M-16 assault rifle through the Trans-Samaria Crossing on Route 5.</p><p>A Palestinian Arab who arrived at the eastern side of the crossing raised the inspectors' suspicions. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the forces found ammunition in a piece of furniture. </p>

At a Knesset session marking a decade of Unity Day, Bat-Galim Shaer reflects on Israel’s societal challenges and progress, urging Israelis to step out of their comfort zones and embrace diverse voices for the sake of national unity.

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that, in light of Sunday's attack on a pro-Israel walk in Boulder, Colorado, "all terrorists, their family members, and terrorist sympathizers here on a visa should know that under the Trump Administration we will find you, revoke your visa, and deport you."</p>

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lamented the soldiers' deaths: "On behalf of all Israeli citizens, my wife and I send heartfelt condolences to the families of the heroic soldiers Staff Sergeant Lior Steinberg, Staff Sergeant Ofek Barhana, and Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder, who fell in Gaza in the campaign to defeat Hamas and free our hostages. Our hearts ache for the families in their darkest moments. We will forever appreciate the heroism of our soldiers, Lior, Ofek, and Omer. May their memories be blessed and forever in the heart of the nation."

Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.

Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, dismantled weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and numerous terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground.