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Watch: Liberman vs Gush Etzion governor in memory of soldier

Residents and public officials, including MK Avigdor Liberman and Gush Etzion Regional Council head Yaron Rosenthal, gathered in Nokedim for a soccer tournament commemorating fallen soldier Naveh Leshem.

Watch: Liberman vs Gush Etzion governor in memory of soldier

Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran

Reuters reports Gulf states support Oman's proposal for a joint mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary user fees.

Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran

Rabbi Haim Sabato named recipient of Presidential Medal of Honor

President Isaac Herzog named Rabbi Haim Sabato among 11 recipients of the 2026 Presidential Medal of Honor for his lifelong contributions to Torah, education and literature.

Rabbi Haim Sabato named recipient of Presidential Medal of Honor

Boy's extraordinary journey

From Tanzania rescue to Bar Mitzvah: Boy's extraordinary journey

Six years after Yad L'Achim rescued an Israeli mother and her children from Tanzania, her eldest son celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Israel.

From Tanzania rescue to Bar Mitzvah: Boy's extraordinary journey

Court challenges freezing enforcement against draft evaders

An expanded panel of nine Supreme Court justices, headed by Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg, heard petitions Tuesday challenging a temporary measure that freezes arrest and enforcement proceedings against yeshiva students.

Court challenges freezing enforcement against draft evaders

'Someone will die'

'Someone will die': Threatening letter found after second attack on Channel 12 offices

A threatening letter promising further attacks and warning 'someone will die' was found after the entrances to Channel 12 and Haaretz were vandalized.

'Someone will die': Threatening letter found after second attack on Channel 12 offices

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

A video released by Iran's regime-affiliated Mehr News Agency outlines alleged vulnerabilities in First Lady Melania Trump's security and ends with a direct threat against Barron Trump.

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

'Now I believe!'

'Now I believe!': Czech fighter moves crowd on historic night in Tel Aviv

Ahavat Hashem Gordon and Kibedy Gordon earned major victories at GFN 1, but Czech fighter Radek Štádler drew the loudest ovation with his faith testimony.

'Now I believe!': Czech fighter moves crowd on historic night in Tel Aviv

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

The Civil Administration demolished several large unauthorized Palestinian structures in northern Samaria following the weekend's deadly terror attacks.

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

New poll:

New poll: Most Americans oppose war with Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one-in-three Americans support the war with Iran, while most say Trump has not clearly explained its goals.

New poll: Most Americans oppose war with Iran

At the start of August

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon at the start of August

Trilateral talks between Israel, Lebanon, and the US will take place in Rome from August 4-6 to discuss border disputes and expanding southern Lebanon security zones, says a US official.

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon at the start of August

Report:

Report: Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present intelligence to President Trump showing Iran is installing centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain and breaking ceasefire promises, reports The New York Post.

Report: Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Soldier dismissed after vandalizing South Lebanon Army memorial in Metula

Non-commissioned officer dismissed from the IDF following his involvement in vandalizing a South Lebanon Army (SLA) memorial in Metula. Another soldier involved in the incident disciplined.

Soldier dismissed after vandalizing South Lebanon Army memorial in Metula

Senate advances Trump nominee for Director of National Intelligence

US Senate votes 51-43 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as director of national intelligence, setting up a final vote later this week.

Senate advances Trump nominee for Director of National Intelligence

Poll:

Poll: Eisenkot’s party leads, Tropper and Hendel cross electoral threshold

Channel 12 News poll projects 23 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, compared to 22 for Likud. For the first time, the "Zionist Home" party - led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel - passes the electoral threshold.

Poll: Eisenkot’s party leads, Tropper and Hendel cross electoral threshold

Near Eli

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration near Eli

17-year-old struck by a Palestinian Arab vehicle during a protest at the Eli Junction. IDF says the vehicle lost control after rocks were thrown towards it.

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration near Eli

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

A report says fellow inmates tied up the Gazan doctor after accusing him of monitoring prison staff in a way they feared could bring collective punishment.

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

Newly released footage:

Newly released footage: Graham says he'll lobby Trump to strike Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Newly released footage: Graham says he'll lobby Trump to strike Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

A new Beit HaKerem project will combine private homes, a synagogue, pool and community life for Americans 60+.

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

President Trump:

Trump: 'We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but our positions on Iran are close'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said there are 'some disagreements' with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed that the positions of the US and Israel on Iran are 'pretty close.'

Trump: 'We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but our positions on Iran are close'

'Jew Derangement Syndrome'

'Jew Derangement Syndrome' | Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Trump shared criticism describing Tucker Carlson as obsessively anti-Israel and ashamed of America following his departure from the Republican Party.

'Jew Derangement Syndrome' | Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head:

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head: We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel

During a condolence visit to the Melet family, Eliyahu Libman, former Kiryat Arba Council Head, says that the memorial ceremony for his brother, murdered 28 years ago by terrorists from the village of Tel, would be held shortly.

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head: We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist involved in hostage release

The IDF said it eliminated an Islamic Jihad Nukhba terrorist involved in an Israeli hostage's release and a Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist involved in hostage release

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: Talks must move fast or strikes resume

President Donald Trump said he paused expanded strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to continue, warning military action will resume if talks fail.

Trump warns Iran: Talks must move fast or strikes resume

MK Uri Maklev attacks Religious Zionism

MK Uri Maklev slams approach of combining Torah study with military service, saying it is 'the greatest damage' facing the haredi public and 'will not be forgiven.' Rabbi Chaim Navon calls his bluff.

MK Uri Maklev attacks Religious Zionism

Four terrorists arrested

Four terrorists arrested | Footage shows attack and theft of soldier's weapon in Susya

Security forces arrest four terrorists who were involved in the assault on an off-duty IDF soldier and the theft of his weapon over the weekend.

Four terrorists arrested | Footage shows attack and theft of soldier's weapon in Susya

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Watch: Inside one of Hamas's remaining tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops, under the command of the 99th Division, destroyed a tunnel route stretching hundreds of meters under northern Gaza.

Watch: Inside one of Hamas's remaining tunnels in Gaza

Police hunt for Jerusalem mother accused of kidnapping her two children

Jerusalem Police are searching for a 20-year-old mother accused of kidnapping her two young children and are urging the public to provide any information.

Police hunt for Jerusalem mother accused of kidnapping her two children

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central Gaza

IDF strike in Deir al-Balah ends the life of Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi, the Head of Hamas' Internal Security in the Central Gaza Strip

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central Gaza

Administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik hospitalized after low heart rate recorded

The administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik, who was being held at the Russian Compound detention facility, was evacuated to a hospital after he was found to have a low heart rate.

Administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik hospitalized after low heart rate recorded

Truck plows into vehicles after overturning at gas station

Truck overturns at gas station near Sha'ar Hagai interchange, crashing into several vehicles and trapping one victim.

Truck plows into vehicles after overturning at gas station

Ben Gvir discloses:

Ben Gvir discloses Barghouti urged Arab parties to unite against prison reforms

Ben Gvir says the terrorist sent a message through his attorneys to the Arab parties, urging them to unite in order to bring about the cancellation of the prison reform.

Ben Gvir discloses Barghouti urged Arab parties to unite against prison reforms

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria from Mount Hermon

Two Israeli civilians cross border into Syrian territory, are located by IDF troops, returned to Israel, and detained.

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria from Mount Hermon

Study warns: Unelected officials weakening Knesset authority

New Yachin Center study warns balance of power has shifted from elected lawmakers to the Knesset's legal bureaucracy, calls for reforms to restore legislative authority to members of Knesset.

Study warns: Unelected officials weakening Knesset authority

Watch: Massive fire erupts in Sderot industrial zone

Major blaze tears through a warehouse complex in Sderot, authorities rule out the presence of hazardous materials.

Watch: Massive fire erupts in Sderot industrial zone

Eldar wrote 'it's a mess here' - and disappeared

Family of 23-year-old Eldar (Yitzhak) Dayan appeals for information following disappearance over a week ago.

Eldar wrote 'it's a mess here' - and disappeared

Joint Ops & Counterterror efforts

Joint Ops & Counterterror efforts: Shin Bet Chief Zini makes 1st official visit to YAMAM

The head of the Shin Bet paid his first official working visit to the Border Police National Counter-Terrorism Unit and agreed to deepen operational and technological coordination.

Joint Ops & Counterterror efforts: Shin Bet Chief Zini makes 1st official visit to YAMAM

IDF intercepts two UAVs on Israel-Jordan border

Two UAVs intercepted near Israel-Jordan border; IDF investigating.

IDF intercepts two UAVs on Israel-Jordan border

Woman drowns at beach near Sdot Yam

A 76-year-old woman drowned this morning on a beach near Sdot Yam.

Woman drowns at beach near Sdot Yam