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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains: Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Tzfat's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responds to 'Pulsa Denura' ceremony performed against him, says he feels that the curse has become a blessing.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains: Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Poll:

Poll: What are the Israeli public's red lines for ending the war?

The JPPI September index indicates a clear majority against Hamas rule and against a full withdrawal from Gaza, but shows Israelis are willing to consider a deal to secure the release of hostages.

Poll: What are the Israeli public's red lines for ending the war?

Avi Suissa treated the wounded in the Ramot junction attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Avi Suissa, a United Hatzalah medic, described the first moments at the Ramot junction attack in Jerusalem, "A very difficult morning".

Avi Suissa treated the wounded in the Ramot junction attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Enough is enough:

Enough is enough: Call for government to defund BBC at March Against Antisemitism

About 70,000 people took to the streets of London to protest against spiralling extremism and Jew-hate in Britain, 'antisemitism is rife right across the UK. You will see it, you will hear it, you will feel it.'

Enough is enough: Call for government to defund BBC at March Against Antisemitism

UK:

Fury as judge wishes 7/7 bombings mastermind 'all the best' as he prepares to walk free

Fury as judge wishes 7/7 bombings mastermind Haroon Aswat 'all the best' as he prepares to walk free in Britain despite fears he's still a risk.

Fury as judge wishes 7/7 bombings mastermind 'all the best' as he prepares to walk free

Defense Minister to Hamas: 'Powerful hurricane will hit Gaza City'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas of 'powerful hurricane' unless they lay down their weapons, release the hostages.

Defense Minister to Hamas: 'Powerful hurricane will hit Gaza City'

Recordings of former Mossad chief revealed

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen praises Qatari money transfer to Hamas in leaked recording.

Recordings of former Mossad chief revealed

Niv Peretz is the police officer killed during a pursuit

Niv Peretz from Afula is the police officer killed during a pursuit of arms dealers in the Umm al-Fahm area.

Niv Peretz is the police officer killed during a pursuit

Defense Minister weighing:

Defense Minister weighing allowing worshipers to visit Joseph's Tomb on Rosh Hashanah

Defense Minister Israel Katz considers allowing Jews to stay at Joseph's Tomb for three days during Rosh Hashanah.

Defense Minister weighing allowing worshipers to visit Joseph's Tomb on Rosh Hashanah

Police officer shot dead during pursuit

Niv Peretz from Afula is the police officer killed during a pursuit of arms dealers in the Umm al-Fahm area.

Police officer shot dead during pursuit

Iran expert:

Iran expert: Tehran preparing for next confrontation with Israel, Jewish targets worldwide

Iran expert Eliyahu Yossian warns against complacency towards the regime in Tehran, which he believes is currently preparing for next confrontation against Jews and Israelis.

Iran expert: Tehran preparing for next confrontation with Israel, Jewish targets worldwide

New study overturns 100 years of evolutionary dogma

Groundbreaking study suggests that mutations driving evolution are informed by the genome, not random.

New study overturns 100 years of evolutionary dogma

Lebanon’s Christian bloc demands Hezbollah disarm

Lebanese Christian leader Samir Geagea urges Hezbollah to disarm, warning of civil war and accusing the group of serving Iran.

Lebanon’s Christian bloc demands Hezbollah disarm

UK police say 890 arrested in London protest backing Palestine Action

London police issue updated tally, say 890 people were arrested during a protest supporting banned group Palestine Action.

UK police say 890 arrested in London protest backing Palestine Action

Tens of thousands march in Brussels against Israel

Over 70,000 march in Brussels to support Palestinian Arabs, calling for sanctions against Israel.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels against Israel

Anti-Israel protester causes crash at Vuelta

Pro-Palestinian protester causes a crash during Vuelta a España’s Stage 15, as tensions over Gaza spill into the race.

Anti-Israel protester causes crash at Vuelta

Scottish Jews warn:

Scottish Jews warn: Anti-Israel policy fuels antisemitism, endangers lives

Jewish activists in Scotland warn First Minister Swinney that his anti-Israel rhetoric and boycott policy are fueling antisemitism. Nearly 3,000 sign a letter urging him to retract and protect Jewish safety.

Scottish Jews warn: Anti-Israel policy fuels antisemitism, endangers lives

The dream is over:

The dream is over: Israel falls 84-79 to Greece in EuroBasket

Israel’s national team fights throughout the game but falls 84-79 to a strong Greek team, ending its journey in the European Championship.

The dream is over: Israel falls 84-79 to Greece in EuroBasket

In response to Trump

Hamas stipulates terms for ceasefire in response to Trump’s proposal

Hamas responds positively to Trump’s ceasefire proposal, welcoming talks but imposing conditions of Gaza withdrawal, prisoner release, and a commitment to uphold agreements.

Hamas stipulates terms for ceasefire in response to Trump’s proposal

Panic on Italian island:

Panic on Italian island: Strange cylinder with Hebrew inscriptions spooks locals

Discovery of a Hebrew-marked cylinder off Lampedusa fuels alarm in Italy, with speculation over satellites, military debris, and growing political outcry.

Panic on Italian island: Strange cylinder with Hebrew inscriptions spooks locals

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

Naftali Bennett invites Gadi Eisenkot and Avidor Liberman to merge into a large party to offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s leadership. The two said they would consider the idea closer to elections.

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

'This is my last warning'

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

The proposal would see all 48 hostages released on the first day, along with terrorists and Palestinian Arab detainees.

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

Watch:

Watch: Full lunar eclipse over Israel

Israeli Astronomical Association broadcast the full lunar eclipse live.

Watch: Full lunar eclipse over Israel

Initial inquiry:

Initial inquiry: UAV that hit Ramon Airport was not classified as hostile

Initial inquiry found that the UAV that struck Ramon Airport was detected by the IAF systems but was not classified as a hostile UAV; accordingly, the interception and alert systems were not activated.

Initial inquiry: UAV that hit Ramon Airport was not classified as hostile

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys tunnel route in Zeitoun

The Nahal Brigade, under the command of the 99th Division, located a Hamas operations room in a terror tunnel that spanned hundreds of meters.

Watch: IDF destroys tunnel route in Zeitoun

Cleared for publication

Cleared for publication | New footage: Iranian missile strikes iconic Haifa tower

The IDF has permitted the publication of footage of the June 20 Iranian missile strike on Haifa’s Sail Tower, which damaged government offices, injured 55 people, and forced ministries to relocate.

Cleared for publication | New footage: Iranian missile strikes iconic Haifa tower

High Court:

Prison Service must ensure adequate food for security prisoners, even during a war

The High Court accepted a petition by the Association for Civil Rights: The Prison Service must ensure adequate nutrition for security prisoners, even during wartime.

Prison Service must ensure adequate food for security prisoners, even during a war

Houthi drone strikes Ramon Airport

Interception debris fell near a town on the Egypt border in the Ramat Negev Regional Council. The IDF is investigating a report of a drone launched from Yemen that fell at Ramon Airport.

Houthi drone strikes Ramon Airport

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

After protests

Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone after protests

After protests in front of Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir’s home and vandalism of the house walls, the IDF declared the area in Ramat Hashavim a closed military zone.

Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone after protests

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

Hungarian Foreign Minister:

Hungarian Foreign Minister: 'We stand with you'

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan has concluded a series of meetings in Budapest aimed at vetoing sanctions against Israel and strengthening international support for sovereignty.

Hungarian Foreign Minister: 'We stand with you'

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: If I have to choose between victory and bad propaganda, I choose victory

PM addresses the diplomatic price Israel is paying in its fight against the Hamas terrorist organization during the weekly Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu: If I have to choose between victory and bad propaganda, I choose victory

Haaretz Journalist:

Haaretz Journalist: 'Israel is committing war crimes'

Journalist Ehud Ein-Gil said that Israel is committing war crimes, comparing attempts to deny hunger in Gaza to denials during the Warsaw Ghetto period.

Haaretz Journalist: 'Israel is committing war crimes'

Huckabee

Huckabee: 'Disastrous consequences' from Western countries recognizing Palestine

US Ambassador to Israel tells BBC the unilateral recognition of Palestine caused Hamas to stop negotiating the release of the hostages and violated the Oslo Accords.

Huckabee: 'Disastrous consequences' from Western countries recognizing Palestine

Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds

Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf claimed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has diverted hundreds of millions of shekels from his ministry's budget.

Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds

Woman arrested on suspicion of trying to drown mother-in-law

Police officers arrested a woman on suspicion of trying to drown her 69-year-old mother-in-law at a Sdot Yam beach.

Woman arrested on suspicion of trying to drown mother-in-law

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

New demands from Moldova complicate Uman agreement

Israel’s plans to establish a temporary terminal in Moldova for Breslov Hasidim traveling to Uman are facing difficulties after Chisinau presented new demands.

New demands from Moldova complicate Uman agreement

1 in 5 people in the UK hold antisemitic beliefs

A new study reported by The Sunday Telegraph reveals that 21% of UK citizens agree with four or more antisemitic statements—a worrying surge compared to the last decade.

1 in 5 people in the UK hold antisemitic beliefs