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Givati troops dismantle 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon

IDF says brigade forces operating south of the Forward Defense Line eliminated dozens of terrorists and uncovered more than 1,000 weapons, including RPGs, explosives and anti-tank launchers.

Givati troops dismantle 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon

Heated Cabinet meeting between Ben Gvir and IDF commander

IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Heated Cabinet meeting between Ben Gvir and IDF commander

Communications Minister:

Communications Minister: 'You will have blood on your hands'

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.

Communications Minister: 'You will have blood on your hands'

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah officers

IDF says more than 85 operatives were killed over the past week alone, as forces continue strikes on command centers, launchers and weapons sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah officers

Gaza report:

Gaza report: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son succumbs to injuries

Gaza-based journalist reports death of Azzam al-Hayya, after father Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas terrorist, denies son's death.

Gaza report: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son succumbs to injuries

Hundreds of young olim attend ‘Olim Al Madim’ Expo ahead of mandatory IDF service

As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.

Hundreds of young olim attend ‘Olim Al Madim’ Expo ahead of mandatory IDF service

Report:

Report: Washington's demands for Iranian nuclear program

U.S. officials told the The Wall Street Journal that Washington has presented Iran with a series of strict conditions as part of ongoing negotiations over a potential nuclear agreement.

Report: Washington's demands for Iranian nuclear program

IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Ahmed Ali Balout, commander of Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' Unit in precise strike.

IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated

Knesset committee advances law supporting families of the missing

After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.

Knesset committee advances law supporting families of the missing

Democrats chief: Don't split the bloc more

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

Democrats chief: Don't split the bloc more

IDF destroys ready-to-use Hezbollah rocket launchers

Over 15 Hezbollah targets, largely weapons production and storage sites, destroyed in various locations across southern Lebanon.

IDF destroys ready-to-use Hezbollah rocket launchers

IDF document warned of threat to soldiers last year

In May 2025, an internal IDF document warned of the threat now exacting a heavy toll on IDF forces fighting in Lebanon.

IDF document warned of threat to soldiers last year

50th Anniversary of Entebbe:

50th Anniversary of Entebbe: Government to approve center honoring Yoni Netanyahu

The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.

50th Anniversary of Entebbe: Government to approve center honoring Yoni Netanyahu

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya denies son's death

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says son severely wounded, not killed, in IDF strike on Gaza City.

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya denies son's death

Canada:

Canadian Jewish groups demand terror designation for Palestine Action

Jewish groups urge Canada to ban Palestine Action for inciting violence via global target maps.

Canadian Jewish groups demand terror designation for Palestine Action

Erdan confirms:

Erdan confirms mulling the formation of a unified right-wing party

Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.

Erdan confirms mulling the formation of a unified right-wing party

In southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured, three other soldiers sustain minor injuries after from impact of explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated to hospital.

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir: We are a home to the haredi community

Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."

Ben Gvir: We are a home to the haredi community

Giuliani out of intensive care following hospitalization

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s spokesperson says Giuliani has left the ICU and is recovering from pneumonia.

Giuliani out of intensive care following hospitalization

Report:

Report: Saudi fallout forced Trump to suspend Hormuz maritime mission

NBC News reports that Trump halted “Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz mission after Saudi Arabia pulled base access.

Report: Saudi fallout forced Trump to suspend Hormuz maritime mission

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

CNN founder and media visionary Ted Turner has died at 87, leaving a legacy that transformed news.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Trump predicts Iran war will be 'over quickly'

Trump speaks at tele-rally for Republican candidate in Georgia and predicts a swift end to the Iran war. Reports indicate Iran will reply to US proposal on Thursday.

Trump predicts Iran war will be 'over quickly'

Community mourns

Religious Zionist community mourns: Rabbi Aryeh Stern passes away at 81

Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.

Religious Zionist community mourns: Rabbi Aryeh Stern passes away at 81

Lithuanian haredi leader withdraws opposition to the Draft Law

Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.

Lithuanian haredi leader withdraws opposition to the Draft Law

Report;

Report: Son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya was killed in Gaza

Palestinian media outlets report that Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed in a strike on Gaza. An Israeli source says he was an active militant.

Report: Son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya was killed in Gaza

Pres Herzog meets with Pres Mulino of Panama in Panama City

President Herzog: “Iran’s terror regime and its proxies reach far beyond the Middle East. Latin America has felt the long arm of Iranian terror. In Panama, Hezbollah murdered 20 innocent civilians in a horrific terror attack in 1994.

Pres Herzog meets with Pres Mulino of Panama in Panama City

Assassination Target: Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander

Lebanese media outlets reported Wednesday evening on an airstrike in the Dahieh district of Beirut, marking the first strike in Hezbollah’s stronghold in several weeks.

Assassination Target: Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'Full coordination with the US, we were not surprised by Trump'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement at the opening of the political-security cabinet. "I'm talking with President Trump almost on a daily basis, prepared for any scenario."

Netanyahu: 'Full coordination with the US, we were not surprised by Trump'

Draft saga:

Draft saga: Attempt to arrest haredi draft dodger in Dimona fails

The Military Police attempted to arrest a Gerrer yeshiva student in Dimona after he was declared a draft evader. Forces arrived at his home, but he did not open the door.

Draft saga: Attempt to arrest haredi draft dodger in Dimona fails

President Herzog arrives in Panama, begins visit at Panama Canal

President Isaac Herzog began his official visit to Central America in Panama today and was welcomed by Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez.

President Herzog arrives in Panama, begins visit at Panama Canal

Southern Lebanon:

Combat soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. He was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.

Combat soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

IDF investigating

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon

A video of a soldier photographed smoking a cigarette and holding another one to the mouth of a Christian statue was published in Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon

Israeli official

Israeli official: 'We weren't surprised by Trump's shift on Iran talks'

Reuters reported that Israel was surprised by the progress of talks between the Trump administration and Tehran. Senior political source denies: "Netanyahu and Trump in almost daily talks"

Israeli official: 'We weren't surprised by Trump's shift on Iran talks'

Chief of Staff warns Iran

Chief of Staff warns Iran: 'We have a series of targets ready to be struck'

The Chief of Staff toured a terrorist infrastructure uncovered under a children's clothing store and sent a strong message to Tehran and Beirut.

Chief of Staff warns Iran: 'We have a series of targets ready to be struck'

European Jewish Association

European Jewish Association: 'Jews need to prepare to leave Belgium'

EJA Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns of antisemitic motives behind prosecution of 2 mohels: 'Message here is clear: Jews are now second-class citizens.'

European Jewish Association: 'Jews need to prepare to leave Belgium'

Attackers to compensate Yushuvayev family

Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.

Attackers to compensate Yushuvayev family

'We're done talking':

'We're done talking': Ad Kan founder's call to action against protection rackets

After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.

'We're done talking': Ad Kan founder's call to action against protection rackets

Trump's ultimatum to Iran: Sign agreement or the bombing starts

President Trump warned Iran that it must agree to the terms of the agreement to end the conflict or face even more intense bombing than before.

Trump's ultimatum to Iran: Sign agreement or the bombing starts

Israel Dog Unit's Lag B'Omer show for special needs

The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.

Israel Dog Unit's Lag B'Omer show for special needs

Netanyahu's request from the haredi parties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.

Netanyahu's request from the haredi parties