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Tragedy in Jordan River

Tragedy in Jordan River: Man dies after being swept away in current

Firefighters from the Galil-Golan station pulled a man from the Jordan River under complex current conditions after he was swept away. He was later pronounced dead.

Tragedy in Jordan River: Man dies after being swept away in current

Report:

Report: Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

'The walls turned to dust'

'The walls turned to dust': Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Nadav Katan describes devastation after Iranian missile levels his apartment, credits instinct and shelter for saving his life moments before impact

'The walls turned to dust': Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Man seriously injured by missile strike in the Negev

A man from the Bedouin community was seriously injured, while his wife and two young children were lightly injured by a missile fired from Iran.

Man seriously injured by missile strike in the Negev

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Watch: Tunnel shaft from which 8 terrorists emerged destroyed

The Golani Brigade's combat team forces eliminated eight terrorists and destroyed a compound where the shaft from which they emerged was located.

Watch: Tunnel shaft from which 8 terrorists emerged destroyed

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

An Islamist organization claimed responsibility and published a threatening statement in which it vowed to continue its actions 'until the liberation of Palestine.'

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

Possible Iranian connection:

Possible Iranian connection: Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

London police commissioner says it is possible that a group with ties to Iran set fire to Hatzalah ambulances in London on Monday morning.

Possible Iranian connection: Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

Soldier stopped on main highway to help drivers and was run over

A soldier, on his way to operational activity in Lebanon, stopped on Route 6 to help the drivers of a broken-down vehicle and was hit by a passing car, 'He paid with his life for his willingness to help.'

Soldier stopped on main highway to help drivers and was run over

Massive shrapnel fragments crash at a farm in Binyamin

Heavy shrapnel hit the Chesed Olam farm in the Binyamin region, which has recorded 366 sirens since the war began and suffered major damage after a fire destroyed its main building last week.

Massive shrapnel fragments crash at a farm in Binyamin

UK:

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Britain’s Foreign Office summons Iran’s ambassador following charges against two individuals suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service, warning of firm action against threats to national security.

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Despite sirens:

Despite sirens: Akko elects a new mayor

By midday (Tuesday), a relatively low voter turnout of 6.5% was recorded amid the sirens. The voting is taking place following the annulment of the previous election results.

Despite sirens: Akko elects a new mayor

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Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters hidden in broadcasting station

Israel Air Force struck a Hezbollah headquarters hidden inside the 'Noor' radio station complex.

Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters hidden in broadcasting station

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Watch: Missile debris falls near Samaria highway junction

A large piece of an Iranian missile fired in this morning's barrage (Tuesday) toward central Israel fell near the Gitai Avisar junction in Samaria. There were no casualties.

Watch: Missile debris falls near Samaria highway junction

Indictment:

Indictment: Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier, feed false intel to Iran

According to the indictment, two brothers fabricated information, using AI to produce documents, which they delivered to an Iranian agent named "David," receiving payment of over NIS 100,000.

Indictment: Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier, feed false intel to Iran

Israel will not join March of the Living due to war

Due to the security situation and restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport, some 1,000 Israelis and 60 Holocaust survivors will not march this year from Auschwitz to Birkenau.

Israel will not join March of the Living due to war

Araghchi's secret message to Witkoff

The Iranian foreign minister said he came 'with the consent and blessing of Mojtaba Khamenei,' while the contacts were conducted in secret and without informing Israel.

Araghchi's secret message to Witkoff

Direct hit on building in Tel Aviv

Sirens heard in central Israel. Missile with a cluster warhead strikes a building in Tel Aviv. Interception fragments cause fires in Rosh HaAyin and Netanya.

Direct hit on building in Tel Aviv

Regev: Sara Netanyahu is worthy of lighting a torch

The minister responsible for Independence Day torchlighting ceremony heard in a closed conversation expressing support for honoring the Prime Minister’s wife: "She safeguards the resilience of the state."

Regev: Sara Netanyahu is worthy of lighting a torch

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office says Islamabad is "already ready" to host direct talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war, if both sides agree.

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

After ambulance arson

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising after ambulance arson

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admits antisemitism is rising after an arson attack on four Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising after ambulance arson

Report:

Report: Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Politico reports that the Trump admin quietly views Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or leader for negotiations to end the conflict.

Report: Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Demand to IDF and police:

Demand to IDF and police: Arrest terrorists from ramming attack in Binyamin

Following the injury of two teenagers near Neve Tzuf in a ramming attack, Attorney Haim Bleicher approaches the Central Command General and the police, alleging a serious failure in handling the incident.

Demand to IDF and police: Arrest terrorists from ramming attack in Binyamin

Amid talks of a deal

Amid talks of a deal: US military publishes footage from Iran

Amid declarations of progress in negotiations with Iran, the US Military published footage of strikes on regime targets, stating that it continues to 'aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions.'

Amid talks of a deal: US military publishes footage from Iran

Southern Lebanon:

Givati troops catch anti-tank in southern Lebanon - terrorists surrender

Givati Brigade soldiers in southern Lebanon identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire an anti-tank missile; the terrorists subsequently surrendered.

Givati troops catch anti-tank in southern Lebanon - terrorists surrender

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Reuters reports: less than 48 hours before the start of the war, Netanyahu spoke with Trump and presented him with an opportunity to strike the Iranian leadership.

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Netanyahu responds to Trump

Netanyahu responds to Trump: Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded for the first time to President Trump’s statement regarding efforts to end the war. “We will safeguard our interests."

Netanyahu responds to Trump: Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement

Belgium: Soldiers deployed in Jewish neighborhoods

The Belgian Ministry of Defense has deployed soldiers outside synagogues and Jewish schools in Antwerp following a wave of antisemitic incidents across Europe.

Belgium: Soldiers deployed in Jewish neighborhoods

'Larger-than-life'

'Larger-than-life': Ofer Moskowitz, killed by friendly fire, is laid to rest

Ofer Moskowitz, mistakenly killed by IDF artillery fire in Misgav Am, was laid to rest as family members paid emotional tributes.

'Larger-than-life': Ofer Moskowitz, killed by friendly fire, is laid to rest

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to a planned strike on Iran’s electrical infrastructure, saying: “They want to reach an agreement." Officials in Tehran deny the claim.

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

'Humiliating punishment'

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US: 'We demand humiliating punishment'

Reported negotiator denied any talks with the US, dismissing reports as 'fake news,' after President Trump claimed progress in discussions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US: 'We demand humiliating punishment'

Cleared for publication

Cleared for publication: Terror attack against Minister Ben Gvir foiled

The Shin Bet and the police thwarted a planned terror attack targeting the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, by a resident of eastern Jerusalem.

Cleared for publication: Terror attack against Minister Ben Gvir foiled

David Sling failure led to the devastating impacts in Arad and Dimona

The David's Sling air defense system failed to intercept two Iranian missiles on Saturday night, leading to over 120 injuries in two separate locations in southern Israel.

David Sling failure led to the devastating impacts in Arad and Dimona

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

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Watch: Pres. Herzog visits shelter in northern Israel

President Herzog toured the communties in the north, met with local leaders and paid tribute to the late Ofer Moscovitz.

Watch: Pres. Herzog visits shelter in northern Israel

Trump

Trump: 'If talks don't go well, we'll keep bombing our little hearts out'

US President says Iran needs 'better PR people' after the Iranian foreign ministry denies his statement that productive talks between the US and Iran were held recently.

Trump: 'If talks don't go well, we'll keep bombing our little hearts out'

Police raid Ramallah printing house, arrest two suspects

Targeted raid on Ramallah printing house leads to arrests, confiscation of hundreds of inciting materials.

Police raid Ramallah printing house, arrest two suspects

Alert Border Police officers save infant at checkpoint

4-month-old infant brought to checkpoint unconscious, officers provide live-saving medical care.

Alert Border Police officers save infant at checkpoint

Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision

Muslim Waqf protests decision to shutter institution functioning as branch of the Palestinian Authority, turns to legal channels.

Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision

Man seriously injured in rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Kiryat Shmona. Rescue forces are treating a seriously injured person and several other casualties.

Man seriously injured in rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona

Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican to discuss Holocaust remembrance, rising antisemitism, and potential cooperation between the Church and Yad Vashem on education and documentation.

Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican