Israel to sue New York Times over Nicholas Kristoff rape column
Netanyahu, Sa'ar issue instructions to file defamation lawsuit following publication of 'one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel.'
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Search resumes for man vanished bear Beit Shemesh
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit resumed extensive searches on Tuesday for Yoram Fliter, who disappeared shortly after the October 7 massacre and has remained missing for hundreds of days.
Kharg Island spill likely caused by dumping
Kharg Island not loading oil tankers due to alleged leak, reports say.
Aviva Siegel:
Aviva Siegel: ‘I survived. I’m here to tell’
Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.
Report: Iran unable to export crude oil by sea
Iran not managing to export crude oil by sea due to US blockade, though some products succeeded in escaping due to lack of sanctions, report says.
Huckabee marks anniversaries of three historic milestones
Ambassador Mike Huckabee marked Israel’s Independence Day, the US Embassy move, and Jerusalem’s reunification in a special message.
Three injured by Hezbollah explosive drone
Three people injured, including one critically, by explosive drone launched by Hezbollah towards Rosh Hanikra.
Haredi party rejects Netanyahu compromise, pushes to dissolve Knesset
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Hate crime claims
Arab driver assaults Jewish passenger, attorney claims hate crime
Honenu demanded the driver’s arrest after a Jewish passenger alleged assault, threats, and an attempt to run her over during a bus dispute.
Report: Ship commandeered off coast of UAE
Vessel taken by unauthorized personnel reportedly bound for Iranian waters, watchdog warns.
Shas chief sets condition for joining the next government
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Bereaved father recites Kaddish on Temple Mount
Yehoshua Sherman visits the Temple Mount and recites Kaddish, following the decision to indict the terrorist who murdered his son, Yehuda, in Samaria.
In western Binyamin:
Jordanian fortifications aimed at Tel Aviv uncovered in western Binyamin
Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.
Israeli victim of Panama crash identified as Noa Yitzhak
Woman killed in traffic collision in Panama's La Chorrera area identified as 22-year-old Noa Yitzhak from Maaleh Adumim.
Iowa honors Jewish heritage amid antisemitism concerns
Iowa governor honors Jewish heritage and fight against antisemitism at historic event.
Israel developing extended-range upgrade for F-35 fleet
Defense Ministry signs $34 million deal with Elbit subsidiary Cyclone to develop external fuel tanks for Israel’s F-35 'Adir' jets.
Mysterious ancient tunnel discovered near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Messiah patch controversy
Messiah patch controversy: Parents blast IDF over soldier’s punishment
Parents of Nahal soldiers demanded the IDF overturn a jail sentence given to a reservist over a 'Messiah' patch worn on his uniform.
‘Silenced No More’:
‘Silenced No More’: Israel exposes Hamas sexual atrocities in Greece
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.
NYT: Chinese companies weighing provision of weapons to Iran
Chinese firms discussing possible weapons transfers to Iran through intermediary countries, report says.
Tehran demands release of IRGC officers arrested by Kuwait
Tehran threatens retaliation after Kuwait arrested four IRGC officers attempting to infiltrate Bubiyan Island.
Summit in Beijing
Summit in Beijing | Xi to Trump: The whole world is watching
Trump and Xi meet in Beijing to discuss the Iran war and trade amid spiking global energy prices.
Sources:
Sources: Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Reuters reveals that both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait launched direct strikes on Iraqi militias to halt drone and missile attacks.
UN official blasts Israeli law establishing special tribunal for Oct. 7 terrorists
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges Israel to scrap law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists. Foreign Ministry: “The UN should cease blaming Israel for seeking justice for victims."
NJ resident admits to ramming Chabad Lubavitch World headquarters
New Jersey resident pleads guilty to ramming his car into Chabad's Brooklyn headquarters five times during a memorial event.
Remains of second US soldier recovered after Morocco accident
US and Moroccan forces recover the remains of Spc. Mariyah Collington after a fatal cliff fall.
New York City
'Commander Butcher' jailed for plotting to poison Jewish children in NYC
Neo-Nazi leader known by the alias "Commander Butcher" sentenced to 15 years for plotting to poison children at Jewish schools.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as chairman of Federal Reserve
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as the US economy grapples with war driven inflation.
UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country
The UAE denies Netanyahu’s claim of a secret war visit to the country, hours after Netanyahu’s office confirmed the visit.
Poll: Coalition bloc wins more seats than Bennett bloc
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Syria signals interest in future security deal with Israel
Syria’s foreign minister called for a future security agreement with Israel while urging a halt to actions he said threaten stability.
30 days in prison for soldier wearing 'Messiah' patch
Nahal Brigade soldier sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment, commanders punished as well, after the Chief of Staff saw him wearing the unsanctioned patch.
Israel unveils massive summer program for students
Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon infected with 'cave fever'
Seven IDF soldiers who were in Lebanon were diagnosed in recent days with cave fever, also known as "endemic relapsing fever," and were hospitalized in hospitals across the country.
Report:
Report: Trump Gaza plan may advance in areas outside Hamas control
The US and Board of Peace are reportedly preparing to advance Gaza reconstruction efforts in areas outside Hamas control amid stalled talks.
'I was woken up by explosions'
'I was woken up by explosions' | The haredi journalist who visited Baghdad
Journalist Yitzhak Horwitz described Iranian influence, Shiite militias and surviving Jewish heritage sites during a rare visit to Iraq.
Watch
Watch: Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists
IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Over 2.5 years later
Over 2.5 years later: IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost
The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hamza Sharabasi, who infiltrated Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre.
European airlines begin to return to Israel
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air set to restore service to Israel within the next month.
Tragedy on trip to Panama
Tragedy on trip to Panama: Israeli woman killed in collision between minibus and bus
A minibus transporting travelers collided with a bus in Panama. An Israeli woman was killed at the scene, and several Israelis who were seriously and moderately injured.
