Man arriving with wife's coffin arrested for draft evasion
Yosef Haim Shriki, whose wife passed away on Passover, is detained upon arrival in Israel on suspicion of draft evasion.
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Security official:
Security official: 'Ceasefire is fragile, we're preparing to resume fighting'
Israel, US, see eye-to-eye on demands to end Iran war, are preparing to resume fighting. 'More pessimistic than optimistic,' security source says.
Two Hours Before Shabbat:
Two Hours Before Shabbat: Homesteads demolished in Samaria
Border Police and Civil Administration forces operated at several demolished a structure and evicted Israeli farmers just before Shabbat. A series of protests against the decision carried on through Saturday night.
Katz blasts Erdoğan: 'Paper tiger' fueling antisemitism
Defense Minister Israel Katz slams Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan, 'man who massacred Kurds,' for hypocrisy in criticizing Israel.
Netanyahu declares: War with Iran is not over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has not yet completed its operations in Iran, but existential threat no longer hangs over Israel. 'Had we not launched these two operations, Iran would already have a nuclear bomb.'
Home Front Command eases restrictions in Haifa area
Home Front Command allows Haifa-area schools to reopen so long as shelter may be reached within the required timeframe, increases limit on number of participants at gatherings.
Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still alert and aware
Sources close to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei tell Reuters that he is severely injured, but not unconscious.
Watch: Israeli forces identify terrorists - and strike
Soldiers from the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, IAF, eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon battle; earlier, two soldiers were moderately injured.
Forty missiles towards Israel in less than a day
Missile barrages launched towards Nahariya, 10 launched towards Karmiel; some UAVs intercepted over western Galilee.
Kamala Harris:
Kamala Harris: 'I'm thinking about' 2028 presidential run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals her strongest interest yet in a 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton she is “thinking about it" while addressing the National Action Network Convention.
Ahead of Tuesday talks
Israel and Lebanon hold phone call, ahead of talks Tuesday in Washington
Lebanon’s presidency confirms a call between its ambassador, Israel’s envoy, and the US ambassador, agreeing to a first meeting Tuesday at the State Department. Israel clarifies it will push for peace with Lebanon but rejects any ceasefire.
Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich
Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros.
IDF delivers massive blow
IDF delivers massive blow: 180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute
In the largest strike in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF simultaneously hits some 100 Hezbollah targets across Beirut, Beqaa, and southern Lebanon. Over 180 terrorists eliminated.
Trump warns:
Trump warns: Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail
President Trump reveals US warships are being reloaded with top-tier ammunition as high-level US envoys head to Pakistan for crucial peace talks with Iran. Trump warns that strikes will resume if no deal is reached within 24 hours.
CNN:
Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon and seek negotiations
Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes and pursue talks, as Israel says no ceasefire is currently planned.
'Anti-Israel obsession'
'Anti-Israel obsession': Israel bans Spain from Trump Plan Gaza coordination center
Israel announces Spain’s exclusion from the CMCC under President Trump’s plan, citing Madrid’s anti-Israel stance and harm to strategic interests. Netanyahu: 'I am not willing to tolerate this hypocrisy and hostility.'
Two young brothers drown on Netanya beach, one in critical condition
The ZAKA diving unit was dispatched to assist in locating the missing teenager of Netanya's northern beach. Magen David Adom medics are carrying out resuscitation efforts on his brother.
Watch:
Watch: Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard
IDF identified that the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets from a school compound. Following international law, the IDF struck the school to remove the threat.
Foreign airlines return to Israel
Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, international airlines have begun announcing their return to Tel Aviv.
IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array
IDF reports destruction of over 200 launchers and elimination of senior Hezbollah figures as operations continue to target threats on northern Israel.
Walla Journalist:
Netanyahu in his Bar Ilan speech has turned into Smotrich from Kedumim
Walla political commentator Yehuda Shlezinger says Benjamin Netanyahu has changed deeply since October 7, calling him “the biggest awakening in the Middle East," partly influenced by talks with Bezalel Smotrich.
Gaza:
Gaza: IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops
In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.
Watch
Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes
Division 91 forces identified a terrorist cell in southern Lebanon, and one of them was located hiding in the bushes.
Hundreds of thousands in cash
Hundreds of thousands in cash: How a network smuggled goods into Gaza
The Southern District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against a Rahat resident and senior IDF commanders, for aiding the enemy in war and smuggling goods into Gaza during wartime.
“Spy kites": Hamas’s new method
Hamas is using kites equipped with miniature cameras, operated by children, to gather intelligence on IDF forces and complicate operational responses.
Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM
Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM: 'Want peace? Stop Iran & its terror proxies'
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responds to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, after Asif called Israel a 'curse for humanity.'
Indictment
Indictment: Jerusalem youth acted on behalf of Iran and documented sites in Jerusalem
According to the indictment, the young man contacted an Iranian agent via Telegram, operated a “burner phone," and carried out documentation missions in Israel in exchange for thousands of dollars.
Chief of Staff in Lebanon
Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'War achievements are historic, Hezbollah isolated'
During a tour with soldiers on the outskirts of Bint Jbeil, the Chief of Staff made it clear that the fighting with Hezbollah continues with intensity
Minister ChiklI
Minister Chikli: “It’s time to wean ourselves off the Oslo mindset and terminology"
During A tour in Binyamin, Minister Chikli called to abandon the A, B, and C divisions, emphasized the importance of farms on the ground, and expressed support for the settlers.
Cool, rainy weekend followed by shift to hot and dry weather
Today will be rainy in the north with strong winds and fog. At the start of the week temperatures will drop, followed by a sharp rise and warmer-than-usual conditions.
Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post
President Donald Trump lashes out at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, labeling them "losers" with "low IQs" for criticizing his policy on Iran.
Report:
Report: Former Iranian FM dies from US-Israel strike wounds
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi reportedly dies from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on his Tehran home.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.
Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas after the IDF warned that Hezbollah may launch missiles at additional areas of Israel.
Fair mediator?
Fair mediator? Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'
Israel’s Foreign Minister condemns Pakistan’s defense chief for inflammatory rhetoric, questioning its role as mediator between allies and Iran.
Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch
Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.
Declaration of victory
Mojtaba doubles down on reparation demands, Hormuz control
Khamenei marks 40 days since his father’s death, declares Iran victorious, warns aggressors, and urges regional states to reject Western influence
Poll: Stable majority for the coalition
According to the poll, the coalition bloc reaches 64 seats. Likud leads with 32, while Yesh Atid and Blue and White do not pass the electoral threshold.
Diaspora Ministry warns of rise of antisemitism on isolationist right
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Special Report on Operation Roaring Lion: Growing gap between Republican leadership, which supports the campaign against Iran, and a populist-isolationist camp in the US, which is spreading anti-war, anti-Israel, and antisemitic messages.
Netanyahu reassures:
Netanyahu reassures: No ceasefire in Lebanon, peace through strength'
Netanyahu reassures northern residents that Israel will continue fighting Hezbollah while it holds negotiations with Lebanon, which were reached thanks to Israel's new standing in the region.