Drama in Samaria town
Sirens warn of suspected terrorist infiltration after suspicious vehicle breaks through Ofarim town fence.
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Six months into Iran war
Six months into war: Cruz urges Trump to arm protesters to trigger Iran regime collapse
In an interview, Senator Ted Cruz urges the US to arm anti-government protesters to induce regime collapse in Iran, highlighting growing GOP divides over the six-month war.
Breach in security fence
IDF searches Kibbutz Zikim following discovery of breach in security fence
IDF troops searching Kibbutz Zikim near the Gaza border after a cut was found in its security fence, though officials report no signs of an infiltration.
Bereaved father to Regev
Bereaved father confronts Miri Regev: My daughter was murdered because of you
Nissim Louk, whose daughter Shani was murdered at Nova Festival, confronts Minister Miri Regev at Mahane Yehuda Market, lashing out at her and Likud: "You brought about October 7th."
Report:
Report: Lebanon and Israel select nations to monitor Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanon and Israel reportedly agree on candidate countries to monitor Hezbollah's disarmament, leaving the United States to select the final verification forces.
Two daily flights
United Airlines returns to Israel: Two daily flights to New York
American carrier United Airlines is resuming flights to Israel. Starting September 8, the airline will restart service on its Newark-Tel Aviv route.
'A deceptive scheme'
'A deceptive scheme': Zini's warning to the Cabinet
The head of the Shin Bet, the head of IDF Military Intelligence's Research Division, and senior ministers warn during a Cabinet meeting against the US-backed Gaza document.
US official reports progress in Strait of Hormuz accord
US official confirms progress in Oman-Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, noting Washington will lift its blockade once a deal is finalized.
Report:
Report: IDF concealed Hezbollah drone strike which violated ceasefire
Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon in a ceasefire violation, which Israel's military chose not to publicize. IDF: We will not publish any information that could jeopardize our forces.
Watch
Watch: The Israeli teen who impressed the US Ambassador
Amitai, a 12-year-old from Atlit on the autism spectrum who dreams of becoming a diplomat, visits US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and blows him away with his deep knowledge of history.
Ofir Akunis cancels New York Times subscriptions at Israeli Consulate
Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, orders the cancellation of all New York Times subscriptions at the Israeli Consulate, accusing the newspaper of publishing 'false blood libels' and consistently inciting against the Jewish state.
Child's hand gets caught in a mixer beater
Fire and Rescue Service crews use a miniature cutting tool to carefully free a child's hand after it got trapped inside a metal mixer beater.
Report: Gantz, Shaked in talks over joint election run
Benny Gantz, Ayelet Shaked, reportedly negotiating joint bid for the upcoming election, with proposed deal giving Gantz lead spot, Shaked first choice of Cabinet post.
Taxi driver caught driving for 20 years without a license
A taxi driver from Ma'ale Adumim was arrested after authorities discovered he had been driving without a valid license for the past 20 years.
Iran reportedly receives 300 anti-aircraft missiles
Arabic-language report claims Iran received about 300 advanced shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from Russia and China, bolstering air defenses following the recent conflict.
Senior Biala rabbi Rabbi Avraham Wiener passes away at 93
Rabbi Avraham Wiener, senior figures of the Biala Hasidic dynasty and longtime close disciple of its rebbes, passes away at the age of 93.
Body recovered from waters off Bat Yam beach
Man believed to be in his 20s pronounced dead after being pulled from the water near Jerusalem Beach in Bat Yam; police investigating.
Campaign to fly Israelis home to vote sparks backlash
Journalist Kalman Liebskind blasts efforts to fly Israelis home to vote, arguing that those who no longer live in Israel should not determine the country's future.
Oct. 7 terrorist caught driving Gaza aid truck
Nukhba terrorist who played active role in the October 7 massacre arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck bound for Kerem Shalom Crossing.
Explosive drones: The new terror threat Israel is racing to stop
New report says Israel's defense establishment increasingly worried terrorists could launch explosive drones from Israeli cities.
Report: Fears grow over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition
Iranian opposition sources claim Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen by government ministers since February's attack on his compound.
Maariv poll: Deadlock holds as coalition stuck at 49 seats
New Maariv poll shows little movement in electoral map, with coalition remaining at 49 seats while the opposition maintains potential path to 61-seat majority.
German court jails Munich vehicle attacker for life for murders of mother and child
Munich court sentences 25-year-old to life in prison with a finding of severe guilt for a lethal 2025 car attack that killed two and injured dozens.
Trump orders inquiries after media reports highlight drained US munitions
President Donald Trump orders fresh leak probes into Pentagon weapon disclosures following reports of depleted stockpiles.
Cruz links Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood
Senator Ted Cruz accuses Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties during Senate hearing.
Near Damascus
Syria: At least two dead, 13 injured in minibus explosion near Damascus
A minibus bomb in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana kills two people and injures 13, highlighting persistent security threats under Syria's new leadership.
Amid reports of shortages
Trump acknowledges 'tighter' supply of select missiles amid reports of shortages
President Trump acknowledges tighter supplies of top-tier weapons during the Iran war while insisting overall US stockpiles remain vast and sufficient.
Report:
Report: Oman and Iran reach framework to temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran have reached a framework agreement to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, establishing split shipping lanes to resume commercial traffic.
'We need to elect JD'
'We need to elect JD' | Report: Trump privately urges donors to back Vance for 2028
US President Donald Trump privately told donors "we need to elect JD" in 2028, though advisers caution no official endorsement is settled, according to The Washington Post.
Amid regional tensions
11 civilians injured in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia amid rising regional tensions
Houthi attack in city of Najran injures 11 civilians, amid intelligence reports of coordinated threat plans involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias against Saudi Arabia.
Sa'ar fires back at Turkey: Israel will keep defending itself
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected Turkish criticism of Israel's Syria operations, accusing Ankara of hypocrisy and defending Israel's security measures.
Father parts from son:
Father parts from son: 'We felt that something bad was happening'
Thousands pay final respects to Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, after he was killed during combat in southern Lebanon.
Mossad Chief removes Iran Desk Head, Intelligence Chief over failed plan
Channel 12 reports Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials involved in a plan to bring down Iran's regime that was not implemented.
"Campaign of revenge"
"Campaign of revenge": Sarah Netanyahu's legal battle
Sarah Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against former Prime Minister's Residence employee Yechiel Ohev Ami, one week after he sued her, alleging workplace abuse.
Poll
Poll: Further decline in support for Bennett
An i24NEWS poll indicates that Naftali Bennett's "Together" party has lost another two seats. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new party fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Baby girl drowns in swimming pool in Ashkelon
An 18-month-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at a private home in Ashkelon. Magen David Adom teams performed CPR at the scene, but doctors at Barzilai Medical Center were forced to pronounce her dead.
'Hard for me to say goodbye'
'Hard for me to say goodbye:' The chilling speech by Maj. Harel Birenstock to his troops
In a speech delivered to his troops before he fell, Maj. Harel Birenstock urged them to strengthen the unit, recruit new soldiers, and, above all, choose good people.
Due to navigation error:
Arab mob attempts to attack mother and son in Jenin who accidentally entered Jenin
Two Israelis who accidentally entered Jenin due to a navigation error were attacked by an Arab mob. They escaped unharmed, but their vehicle was damaged.
Indictment: Ashkelon couple spied for Iran in exchange for crypto
Two Ashkelon residents charged with carrying out surveillance missions across Israel for Iranian handler, photographing military-related sites and receiving cryptocurrency.
Report: US begins removing refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion
US Air Force reportedly begins relocating some of its aerial refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport, following pressure to ease congestion ahead of one of the busiest travel months since October 7.
