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US ambassador:

US ambassador: It was either Hamas or IDF in Gaza, & no new peace deals with IDF there

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the Gaza conflict left only two options: Hamas or permanent IDF control. He stressed that long-term Israeli administration over Gaza would hinder the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the administration’s top priority.

US ambassador: It was either Hamas or IDF in Gaza, & no new peace deals with IDF there

Watch

Watch: PM writes letter in Torah in memory of Moshe Leiter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a Torah dedication ceremony honoring fallen IDF reservist Dr. Moshe Yedidyah Leiter, son of Israel’s ambassador to the US.

Watch: PM writes letter in Torah in memory of Moshe Leiter

Trump:

Trump: F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

During meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'are at a level where they should get top of the line.'

Trump: F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

Tel Aviv:

Candidate for Tel Aviv chief rabbi receives death threats

Police are investigating death threats against Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, head of the Tel Aviv rabbinate, who is running for the position of city rabbi.

Candidate for Tel Aviv chief rabbi receives death threats

Aharon Cohen murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack

Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba, was murdered in the combined terrorist attack at the Gush Etzion Intersection. He will be laid to rest tonight.

Aharon Cohen murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack

Captivity survivor apologizes for remarks

Former hostage Rom Braslavsky published another post on his Facebook page in which he apologized to the state and the government for things he wrote in a moment of emotional turmoil.

Captivity survivor apologizes for remarks

Tragedy in Binyamin

Tragedy in Binyamin: Eight-year-old girl struck and killed by bus

A girl, about eight years old, was killed by a bus in Givat Harel.

Tragedy in Binyamin: Eight-year-old girl struck and killed by bus

Antisemitism watchdog

Antisemitism watchdog: Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

In what has been called a 'modern-day digital replica of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' a conspiracy about a fake book alleging a Jewish plot against Muslim countries is spreading online.

Antisemitism watchdog: Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

Cloudflare network outage crashes websites worldwide

Thousands of websites around the world went offline following a serious outage in Cloudflare's service. The company reported that the incident is under investigation.

Cloudflare network outage crashes websites worldwide

Supreme court president: 'David Zini has no blemishes'

During a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions seeking to cancel David Zini's appointment as head of the Shin Bet, Supreme court president says, 'Zini has no blemishes.'

Supreme court president: 'David Zini has no blemishes'

311 shekels a day

311 shekels a day: State Comptroller says Israel not paying reservists enough

In the State Comptroller's report on the compensation of reserve soldiers, Matanyahu Englman states that the state does not pay sufficient wages to reservists

311 shekels a day: State Comptroller says Israel not paying reservists enough

Israel bids farewell to slain Tanzanian hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel

Tanzanian agricultural student remembered in emotional ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport before his body is returned home after being released from Hamas captivity.

Israel bids farewell to slain Tanzanian hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.

Supreme Court: What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

'Just Press Clippings':

'Just Press Clippings': Judge Noam Sohlberg criticizes petition against David Zini

Reviewing the petition against David Zini's appointment, Judge Sohlberg criticized reliance on media reports, saying that the petition needed more real evidence.

'Just Press Clippings': Judge Noam Sohlberg criticizes petition against David Zini

Herzog:

Herzog: Adoption of US-drafted Security Council resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Herzog: Adoption of US-drafted Security Council resolution is a historic landmark

Before meeting Trump:

Before meeting Trump: Captivity survivor prays at Western Wall

Former hostage Segev Kalfon visits the Western Wall after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and is gifted an ancient artifact of faith and resilience.

Before meeting Trump: Captivity survivor prays at Western Wall

No findings reported on DNA sample transfered from Gaza

A blood sample transferred by Hamas was reported on Tuesday to be unconnected with any of the hostages still in Gaza.

No findings reported on DNA sample transfered from Gaza

Extortion, bribery, power games:

Extortion, bribery, power games: Rabbinical court rocked by fraud allegations

Lahav 433 concluded a criminal probe into senior rabbinical officials, including a former Chief Rabbi, over alleged extortion, bribery, and judicial manipulation.

Extortion, bribery, power games: Rabbinical court rocked by fraud allegations

The investigation not shown to the Chief of Staff

An unpublished IDF investigation revealed that the IDF was caught wholly unprepared for a prolonged war, with many ammunition depots even emptied below critical levels.

The investigation not shown to the Chief of Staff

Watch:

Watch: War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was severely wounded in Syria and lost both his legs, used to attend the annual Chabad emissary gathering in the United States every year. This year, he joined the event remotely from his hospital bed.

Watch: War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

Georgia’s Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, visited the Western Wall, where she prayed and placed a note between the stones.

Georgia’s Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

Despite Palestinian state concerns

Netanyahu hails UN vote on Trump’s 20-point Gaza resolution

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the UN Security Council’s approval of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to stability, normalization, and prosperity.

Netanyahu hails UN vote on Trump’s 20-point Gaza resolution

'Disenfranchising Arab heritage'

UK’s PEF to boycott Israeli archaeologists over Judea & Samaria excavations

The Palestine Exploration Fund announced it will boycott Israeli archaeologists working in Judea and Samaria, citing opposition to excavations it deems 'unauthorized.'

UK’s PEF to boycott Israeli archaeologists over Judea & Samaria excavations

Following anti-Israel statement:

US cancels meetings with Lebanese Military chief over anti-Israel statement

Washington calls off all engagements with General Rodolphe Haykal after LAF refers to Israel as an 'enemy', prompting congressional outrage and aid reassessment.

US cancels meetings with Lebanese Military chief over anti-Israel statement

Police Chase:

Police Chase: Robber dies in vehicle rollover

A stolen vehicle with six suspects fled a police patrol after a series of gas-station robberies, struck an electricity pole and overturned. One suspect was killed and five others were taken to Soroka Hospital.

Police Chase: Robber dies in vehicle rollover

IDF to political echelon:

IDF to political echelon: F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.

IDF to political echelon: F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

UK:

Six on trial in UK for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

Six activists accused of breaking into Elbit’s UK site and causing £1M in damage appear in court. The trial opens amid pro-Palestinian Arab protests outside the court.

Six on trial in UK for breaking into Elbit site, causing £1M in damages

Report:

Report: Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Elon Musk is expected to attend President Trump’s dinner with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, despite recent clashes between the two.

Report: Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Lod: Councilwoman interrupts Netanyahu’s speech - here’s how he responded

During a ceremony in Lod, a city councilwoman interrupts the Prime Minister’s speech, demanding investment in the city’s older neighborhoods. How did Netanyahu respond?

Lod: Councilwoman interrupts Netanyahu’s speech - here’s how he responded

Urges implementation

PA welcomes UN Gaza resolution, urges immediate implementation on the ground

Palestinian Authority welcomes UN resolution on Gaza, urging swift implementation and pledging to assume full responsibility in the Strip as part of a “two-state solution”.

PA welcomes UN Gaza resolution, urges immediate implementation on the ground

Trump hails UN vote:

Trump hails UN vote on Gaza: More exciting announcements ahead

US President welcomes the UN’s approval of his Gaza plan, calling it a “historic” vote: This will lead to further peace all over the world.

Trump hails UN vote on Gaza: More exciting announcements ahead

Levin to head panel defining mandate for October 7 inquiry committee

Justice Minister Yariv Levin will head the ministerial committee tasked with drafting the mandate for the inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Levin to head panel defining mandate for October 7 inquiry committee

Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel's objections, says that the Saudis "have been a great ally."

Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Poll:

Poll: 70% of Israelis reject Palestinian state on 1967 lines

New JCFA survey shows Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state at its highest since the war, with strong skepticism toward Saudi normalization and mixed views on post-war security in Gaza.

Poll: 70% of Israelis reject Palestinian state on 1967 lines

PM, ministers condemn riot, arson in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed full support for the Central Command chief and called for strict action against the rioters involved in the arson and vandalism in an Arab village.

PM, ministers condemn riot, arson in Judea and Samaria

Knesset Speaker to Adams:

Knesset Speaker to Mayor Adams: 'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'

Amir Ohana welcomed New York City Mayor Eric Adams to the Knesset and thanked him for his support for Israel and the Jewish people.

Knesset Speaker to Mayor Adams: 'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'

Riots in Palestinian village, no casualties reported

Security sources said that dozens of Israelis entered a village in the Gush Etzion area, setting fire to a house and four Palestinian-owned cars. IDF forces are currently on the scene.

Riots in Palestinian village, no casualties reported

Report:

Report: US rethinks disarming Hamas in Gaza

Washington weighs reconstruction before demilitarization, sparking alarm in Jerusalem ahead of UN vote on international Gaza stabilization force.

Report: US rethinks disarming Hamas in Gaza

Chief Rabbis strongly protest against Supreme Court

Israel’s Chief Rabbis issued a strong statement condemning the Supreme Court’s intervention in matters related to rabbinical ordination exams.

Chief Rabbis strongly protest against Supreme Court

Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard

Family members deliver emotional eulogies as the Beeri community lays Meny Godard to rest after 769 days in Gaza, marking a long-awaited moment of farewell.

Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard