Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Human Rights Watch and several others file federal lawsuit challenging Trump administration sanctions on the ICC, alleging the measures violate constitutional rights.
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Rome:
Jewish tourist wearing kippah assaulted in consecutive Rome attacks
French Jewish tourist attacked twice in central Rome over two days, leading Italian police to arrest a suspect on hate crime charges.
Tehran demands US meet conditions before Hormuz is reopened
Iran’s new national security chief Mohsen Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets Tehran’s demands and ends regional hostilities.
Netanyahu hails Colombia:
Netanyahu hails Colombia’s Golan decision: The Israeli flag will continue to fly here
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, declaring the plateau will remain Israeli land.
Despite friction
US official hails 'constructive' Israel-Lebanon talks despite friction
US official praises recent Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome as constructive, finalizing pilot zone rules to verify Hezbollah disarmament despite friction.
South Carolina:
Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advances to South Carolina's GOP primary runoff for her late brother’s seat.
Ahead of US-S. Korea drills
North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea fires a ballistic missile off its eastern coast as Washington and Seoul prepare for major joint military drills later this month.
Danon at UN:
Danon at UN: Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria
Israel’s UN Ambassador defends Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria at the Security Council, calling out anti-Israel bias over “settler violence".
Six dead
Six dead as Houthi missiles strike commercial vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Houthi ballistic missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait kills six people, marking the first fatalities of this maritime conflict.
Prosecutor recruitment failure
Prosecutor recruitment failure: Why haven't the Nukhba terrorist trials begun?
Despite recently allocated funding, the Military Advocate General's Corps has yet to fill the positions required to try hundreds of terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.
US military helicopter strikes ship attempting to break Iran naval blockade
US Navy helicopter fires Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignores warnings and attempts to enter Iran.
Rabbi Arush
Rabbi Arush: 'Flights abroad should only be to graves of the righteous'
At his 4-year-old grandson's funeral, Rabbi Arush said haredi students do not have a 'vacation from the Torah' during the yeshiva's vacations.
'Our hands are tied'
'Our hands are tied': Terrorists approach fence, IDF refuses to approve strike
Soldiers reported that terrorists appeared to be preparing to cross the border and requested authorization to strike, but commanders refused.
Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bar Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from returning to Judea and Samaria following visit abroad. 'Palestinian Terrorist Authority must be dismantled.'
Colombia earthquake: Jewish community hit
Homes belonging to Jewish families collapsed and a synagogue was damaged.
Hamas sniper targets IDF as postwar plan gains momentum
Violating ceasefire, Hamas sniper targets IDF troops, forcing response and highlighting danger in IDF withdrawal.
Unexpected thaw? Israel and Venezuela unveil joint agreement
In first since 2009, Israel and Venezuela announce new cooperation, establish mechanism to provide consular services to citizens.
Report: Gaza 'day after' plan delayed until after elections
Entry of multinational force, Green Rafah initiative, and technocratic government face delays leaving postwar plan far from implementation.
After 38 days: Court orders Tal Yinon Dardik released
After 38 days in detention, the court has decided to release Tal Yinon Dardik, who is suspected of abusing a Palestinian Arab, without any restrictive conditions.
Israel unveils plans for next generation of attack drones
New Defense Ministry contract to fund development of low-cost autonomous strike drones intended for widespread deployment across IDF frontline units.
Tropper opens door to Ben Gvir in 'Zionist' coalition
MK Hili Tropper says Israel needs a broad Zionist government that rises above political camps, adding that Itamar Ben Gvir could be part of it if he meets additional conditions.
Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.
Former Mossad Chief:
Former Mossad Chief: Mossad operatives toured Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ‘many times’
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen reveals operatives repeatedly visited Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow facility, calling the U.S. strike on the site 'the fulfillment of all my dreams.'
Watch:
Security forces break wall and find hidden weapon
While searching a home in the Hebron area, forces find a carbine rifle, two magazines, and two bags of assorted ammunition hidden behind a wall.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Since Friday:
Contact lost with Israeli mother and daughter in Vienna
The Israeli Embassy in Vienna is appealing for assistance in locating Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who were last seen in the city on Friday, August 7th.
After the brawl:
Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber after the brawl
Israeli-Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad submits a complaint against Dennis Feitosa after the latter allegedly assaulted him during a debate.
Dozens arrested
Police launch major counter-racketeering operation, dozens arrested in souther Israel
Lachish Central Unit detectives, Border Police National Guardsmen, and police officers raid dozens of homes in Ashdod, Kiryat Gat, and other locations in fight against protection rackets.
Watch:
Two arrested over alleged watermelon heist
Border Police arrested two suspects after allegedly catching them loading more than 1,000 kilograms of watermelons into a vehicle at an agricultural plot near Ein HaMifratz.
'Only three terrorists killed':
'Only three terrorists killed': Families react to inquiry into shelter massacre
Families of October 7 victims said the IDF inquiry revealed horrific details of the Re'im shelter massacre and questioned why only three of the 100 terrorists were eliminated since then.
Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting
Major Jewish rabbinical groups say they were excluded from Mamdani's meeting with rabbis, amid concerns over Israel, antisemitism and his rhetoric.
NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism
Ten rabbis from all stripes of American Judaism reportedly confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniover his anti-Israel statements.
Iran rejects US sanctions
Iran rejects US sanctions: Harm chances for Middle East diplomacy
Iran rejects new US sanctions targeting its shadow banking network, warning Washington's pressure campaign undermines potential diplomatic solutions.
El-Sayed condemns Hamas war crimes while accusing Israel of genocide
Abdul El-Sayed condemns Hamas for war crimes while continue to criticize Israel and claim it committed genocide.
Second consecutive day
Houthis strike Yemeni city of Mocha for second consecutive day
Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles at Mocha for a second straight day, targeting Saudi troops and arms depots with drones and projectiles.
Catering truck, decoy jet
Catering truck and decoy jet: Secret mission to protect Trump from Iranian threat
The Washington Post reveals: US officials used a decoy Air Force One and a catering truck to secretly move Donald Trump onto a military jet in Turkey following an Iranian assassination threat.
Israel identifies:
Israel identifies: Syrian Air Force is rebuilding
The defense establishment has identified an acceleration in the rebuilding of the Syrian Air Force, roughly a year and eight months after the IDF declared its destruction.
Syria nuclear program
IAEA to extract nuclear materials from clandestine Syrian 'Site 99'
The IAEA will extract nuclear material from a secret Syrian site following a US-brokered deal with Damascus and Israel to avert a regional escalation, reports Axios.
Rabbi Lando charges:
Rabbi Lando charges: All of us feel the persecution of Torah
Haredi leader Rabbi Dov Landau condemns what he calls persecution of Torah study, urging yeshiva students to deepen their learning amid new decrees.
Training stopped after dozens of soldiers fall ill
About 30 female commanders and recruits at the Sde Boker Gadna base have been suffering from vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain in recent days.
