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The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Channel 12 and CNN anchors write novel confronting antisemitism

CNN's Bianna Golodryga and Channel 12's Yonit Levi aim to equip young readers with tools to recognize antisemitism, build empathy, and speak out against bullying and bias in their daily lives.

Channel 12 and CNN anchors write novel confronting antisemitism

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

New UK government report shows Israeli companies advancing despite geopolitical challenges.

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

Haredi official

Haredi official: 'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

Amidst military police raids on haredi strongholds in an attempt to arrest yeshiva students who are draft dodgers, a senior haredi official claims that this is the most challenging time for his community.

Haredi official: 'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Watch

Watch: Terrorists arrested while enjoying leisure activity in Ramallah

In a joint operation by the IDF, the police and the Shin Bet, two terrorists who were released from prison last year and subsequently tried to establish a terrorist cell in Ramallah were arrested.

Watch: Terrorists arrested while enjoying leisure activity in Ramallah

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden: Thousands on their feet sing Ishay Ribo's Sibat Hasibot

Ishay Ribo just released the official live video of 'Sibat Hasibot' from his second sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.

Madison Square Garden: Thousands on their feet sing Ishay Ribo's Sibat Hasibot

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Herzog:

Herzog: 'We urge the world not to fall for Hamas’s lies'

In meeting with President Alar Karis of Estonia, President Herzog contrasts the real images of starved Israeli hostages with the false claims Israel is starving Gazans.

Herzog: 'We urge the world not to fall for Hamas’s lies'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Widespread operations:

Widespread operations: IDF takes out Hamas terrorists, launchers, and weapons facility

Terrorists eliminated in Daraj Tuffah and Beit Hanoun; tunnel shafts, launchers, and weapons production sites destroyed in coordinated strikes.

Widespread operations: IDF takes out Hamas terrorists, launchers, and weapons facility

Against International Pressure:

Against International Pressure: South Sudanese minister visits Binyamin and Samaria

South Sudan's Foreign Minister visited Samaria and Binyamin despite growing international pressure to isolate Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Against International Pressure: South Sudanese minister visits Binyamin and Samaria

What'sApp premieres new anti-scamming feature

WhatsApp has launched a new tool that limits joining foreign groups and prevents fraud and exposure of personal details.

What'sApp premieres new anti-scamming feature

Live drama:

Serbian minister suffers stroke during live interview

Serbian Public Investment Minister Drako Glišić suffers stroke live on air during an interview and is rushed to hospital; ,President Aleksandar Vučić visits, reports signs of improvement.

Serbian minister suffers stroke during live interview

Study:

Study: Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture

New research from University of Haifa reveals rabbinic familiarity with vine cultivation, integration of Jewish law into broader agricultural traditions of Roman-Byzantine world.

Study: Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture

Heatwave hits Israel: Scorching temperatures expected this weekend

Israel bracing for extreme heat over weekend, with soaring temperatures and intense humidity across the country.

Heatwave hits Israel: Scorching temperatures expected this weekend

Binyamin Region leader:

Binyamin Region leader: 'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

Binyamin Region leaders underline significance of Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent visit to Ancient Shiloh, Governor Yisrael Ganz expresses deep gratitude for continued US support in Israel’s fight for a brighter future.

Binyamin Region leader: 'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

How Hamas stages scenes of suffering

A new investigation raises serious allegations against Anas Zayed Patia, a Gazan photographer accused of staging suffering scenes to serve Hamas propaganda.

How Hamas stages scenes of suffering

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Yehuda Avraham Shalom Gross, dedicated teacher, tragically passes away at 42 while on a trip to the Dead Sea.

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel urged the Israeli government to take drastic measures against Qatar and target Hamas leaders within its territory.

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to Yair Netanyahu’s criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, praising his leadership in tackling security challenges and emphasizing IDF’s offensive operations and commitment to achieving war objectives.

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

'Death To The IDF':

'Death To The IDF': Arson and graffiti against American IDF veteran in Missouri

Three cars were set on fire and antisemitic graffiti, including the phrase “Death to the IDF,” was spray-painted in a residential neighborhood in St. Louis, late Tuesday night.

'Death To The IDF': Arson and graffiti against American IDF veteran in Missouri

Swedish government won't impose boycott on Israel

Christian Democratic Party retracts support, proposal seen as encouraging Hamas is off the table.

Swedish government won't impose boycott on Israel

Great-granddaughter of Nazi gas supplier on Gaza flotilla

A new flotilla has set sail for Gaza, including Marlena Engelhorn, the great-granddaughter of the Nazi who supplied the deadly Zyklon B gas to the concentration camps.

Great-granddaughter of Nazi gas supplier on Gaza flotilla

Trump:

Trump: VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

President Trump says it's too soon to name a 2028 GOP nominee but calls VP JD Vance the "most likely" choice while downplaying third-term talk.

Trump: VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

The FBI reports a record 1,938 anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, up 5.8% from 2023. ADL says the rise reflects Jews' lived reality since the October 7 Hamas-led massacre.

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

Norway reviews sovereign fund over ties to Israeli defense company

Norway launches a review of its $1.9 trillion wealth fund after reports revealed investment in an Israeli firm tied to the IDF.

Norway reviews sovereign fund over ties to Israeli defense company

German hospital under fire for posting 'Baby Sinwar' on newborn board

Leipzig University Hospital apologizes after displaying the name “Yahya Sinwar” on a newborn board. The name, shared with the Hamas terrorist behind the October 7 massacre, sparked outrage. The hospital claims staff were unaware of the name’s significance.

German hospital under fire for posting 'Baby Sinwar' on newborn board

Sa’ar at UN:

Sa’ar at UN: Hostages must be freed - the world must hold Hamas accountable

Foreign Minister Sa'ar speaks at the UN Security Council, slams the UN and media for their bias, and accuses Hamas of "pure evil" and starvation tactics.

Sa’ar at UN: Hostages must be freed - the world must hold Hamas accountable

As US pressure mounts

Beirut moves to disarm Hezbollah as US pressure mounts

Lebanon's cabinet tasks the army with drafting a plan to disarm Hezbollah by year's end, under US pressure and a post-war ceasefire deal.

Beirut moves to disarm Hezbollah as US pressure mounts

Amusing confusion on Lebanese news channel

Lebanese news channel LBCI broadcasts a picture of actor Itzik Cohen instead of the IDF Head of Operations Directorate, who shares the same name.

Amusing confusion on Lebanese news channel

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC: 'Don't let the hostages die'

Ilay David, the brother of Evyatar David, addresses UN Security Council and demands and end to the UN's silence on the plight of the hostages before it is too late.

Hostage's brother plea to UNSC: 'Don't let the hostages die'

Hostage's wife:

Wife of hostage Elkana Bohbot: 'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Rivka Bohbot criticizes PM Netanyahu’s intention to expand operations in Gaza, warning it endangers the hostages. “Military force will only bring back bodies,” she said, urging a deal to secure their release.

Wife of hostage Elkana Bohbot: 'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Report:

Report: British reconnaissance planes fly over Gaza in an attempt to locate hostages

The Times reports that British Air Force reconnaissance planes are flying over Gaza, with the aim of collecting intelligence and assisting Israel in locating hostages.

Report: British reconnaissance planes fly over Gaza in an attempt to locate hostages

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, who fell in Gaza in the Swords of Iron War, got engaged tonight to Amichai Weiss.

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Herzog

Herzog urges international community not to talk to Hamas until hostages are released

Israeli President welcomed in Riga by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, urges action to free the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Herzog urges international community not to talk to Hamas until hostages are released

PMO

PMO: 'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

IDF Chief of Staff presents PM Netanyahu with options for the continuation of the war amid reports that the PM has decided that the IDF will conquer and occupy Gaza.

PMO: 'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

Honenu:

Honenu: Shin Bet denies Jewish inmate's request to attend sister's wedding

Shin Bet denies Jewish inmate’s request to attend his sister’s wedding, citing fears of unrest, despite his positive behavior and pending early release. His attorney calls the decision unjust persecution.

Honenu: Shin Bet denies Jewish inmate's request to attend sister's wedding

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father: We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza

Haggai Angrest said the name Shachar was added to his son’s name with Rabbi Abuhatzeira’s blessing and urged the public to pray for the swift return of 'Matan Shachar ben Anat.'

Hostage's father: We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza