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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

Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua

Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua: State appeals lenient sentences for terrorists

The State Attorney's Office has appealed the sentence of eight terrorists from Lod and Judea and Samaria who participated in the lynching in which Yigal Yehoshua was murdered, who was beaten to death during the "Guardian of the Walls" riots.

Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua: State appeals lenient sentences for terrorists

'Hitler language'

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic social media posts

Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic social media posts

IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling

IDF troops and the Air Force thwarted 130 UAV smuggling attempts in one month, seizing 85 weapons as part of a tech-driven crackdown on cross-border crime.

IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling

Peace Now praises Trump ahead of UN vote on Gaza plan

Left-wing Israeli org. welcomes reference to 'pathway' toard a Palestinian state in the language of a US resolution which the UN Security Council will vote on.

Peace Now praises Trump ahead of UN vote on Gaza plan

Support of Gush Etzion eviction:

Local leaders support Gush Etzion eviction: 'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'

Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.

Local leaders support Gush Etzion eviction: 'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'

Herzog to Adams:

Herzog to Adams: 'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'

During a visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was praised by President Isaac Herzog for his unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community.

Herzog to Adams: 'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'

Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas

The Minister of National Security attacked the UN initiative to recognize a Palestinian state and called on the Prime Minister to act against senior Palestinian Authority officials.

Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas

Disturbing findings at Haifa Rami Levy

Health Ministry orders closure of Haifa branch of Rami Levy supermarket, following serious sanitation failures.

Disturbing findings at Haifa Rami Levy

Smotrich on demolition:

Smotrich on demolition: 'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'

Smotrich backs the defense establishment and Gush Etzion Council, saying a small group moved in unlawfully and blocked plans for thousands of housing units: 'We don’t need lessons in Zionism or settlement.'

Smotrich on demolition: 'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'

Low-earning IDF reservists to get additional payment

IDF reservists whose civilian income is low to receive additional NIS 3,000 in monthly payments.

Low-earning IDF reservists to get additional payment

Information from MAG's phone recovered

Investigators into Force 100 scandal recover information from former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's phone, which was left in water for five days.

Information from MAG's phone recovered

Netanyahu won't testify on Wednesday - due to security matter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests judges cancel testimony scheduled for later this week, says 'unexpected' security matter came up.

Netanyahu won't testify on Wednesday - due to security matter

Germany cancels arms embargo on Israel

Germany to renew weapons shipments to Israel next week, following embargo in August.

Germany cancels arms embargo on Israel

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events 'On Tour' events

Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events 'On Tour' events

Rabbi Lando to donors: Woe to us if the yeshivas close

Rabbi Dov Lando thanks US, European donors who gave large sums to yeshivas, but warns it is not enough.

Rabbi Lando to donors: Woe to us if the yeshivas close

Authorities begin demolition of Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost

Hundreds of police officers with heavy machinery raid Tzur Misgabi outpost, surrounding 25 homes ahead of demolition; residents warn of 'dangerous precedent.'

Authorities begin demolition of Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost

Haredi MKs to get increased security following Draft Law protests

Police increase security for two Degel Hatorah MKs following increased protests, threats to their safety.

Haredi MKs to get increased security following Draft Law protests

New York:

New York: Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car

A 29-year-old yeshiva student, father of 3, from Boro Park, was killed in a devastating accident in New York, when a tree fell on his car while he was driving.

New York: Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car

Shas MK: 'Not certain that Draft Law will pass'

MK Michael Malkieli expresses doubt regarding potential for Draft Law to pass, stresses he will only support it if the Torah sages instruct him to.

Shas MK: 'Not certain that Draft Law will pass'

Released hostage Avinatan Or discloses shocking details from captivity

Released hostages Avinatan Or, his partner Noa Argamani, Eviatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal attend the Jewish Federations General Assembly.

Released hostage Avinatan Or discloses shocking details from captivity

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender, Palestinian source says

100 Hamas terrorists entrenched in a Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender and reject any deal that would force them out, emphasizing that they will choose how to leave.

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender, Palestinian source says

'Rioters':

Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur

'They are rioters cloaking themselves in false zealotry, committee of yeshiva heads appointed by the Council of Torah Sages will rule on Draft Law,' Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur.

Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes and kills Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Shuweikh, Hezbollah representative handling financial and military coordination, in Mansouri in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon

Syrian officials detained over mass killing of Druze in Sweida

Damascus admits regime forces were detained over July’s Sweida massacre, where hundreds - mostly Druze - were killed.

Syrian officials detained over mass killing of Druze in Sweida

Jon Voight:

Jon Voight: NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror

Actor Jon Voight warns NYC is in danger under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist fool” and says only President Trump can stop the city’s descent into “socialist horror.”

Jon Voight: NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror