Thailand:
Five security personnel killed in terror attack in Thailand
Attackers in Narathiwat opened fire and hurled bombs at a ranger checkpoint, killing five and injuring six civilians before fleeing.
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Watch: Beit Hamikdash - in the making
Rabbi Avi Berman, Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, and Jen Airley, bereaved mother of Sgt. Binyamin Meir Airley, set out on a remarkable journey across Israel.
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Watch: Song and prayer on the Temple Mount
Thousands of Jews, including ministers and MKs, marked Tisha B'Av by ascending the Temple Mount.
Eisenkot gets private security amid growing threats
Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot to receive private security detail at campaign events due to allegedly escalating incitement against him.
Loaded gun and knives seized
Police foil assassination attempt, arrest armed suspects in Lod
Police arrested several suspects, seized a loaded Glock and ammunition, and say the operation prevented a planned criminal assassination.
Israel braces for possible Iranian strike this weekend
As US intensifies its military campaign against Iran, Israeli defense officials prepare for possibility of an Iranian attack as early as this weekend.
Report: Secret Service agent suspended over suspected leak
Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail placed on administrative leave amid leak investigation.
Tisha B'Av heat wave: Temperatures to soar across Israel
Scorching temperatures. heavy humidity, expected across much of Israel on Tisha B'Av, with relief forecast to arrive on Friday.
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Report: UK assessed freezing Israel trade agreement
Sky News reports the UK examined suspending its trade agreement with Israel in 2025 but did not publicly disclose the assessment.
Day after anti-Netanyahu rant
Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish, one day after anti-Netanyahu rant
Following intense backlash over his rhetoric against PM Benjamin Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a peaceful Tisha B'Av message to Jewish residents.
Travel warning across MidEast
UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran, updates travel warnings across Middle East
UK temporarily pulls diplomatic staff from Iran to operate remotely and warns travelers across 13 Middle Eastern nations of potential disruptions.
IRGC declares Strait closed
US hits Iran for 12th consecutive night, IRGC declares Strait 'completely closed'
CENTCOM completes its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed and warns uncoordinated ships against transit.
'Focus on your city'
'Focus on your city': Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading "blood libels" and obsessively demonizing Israel despite admitting he lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu.
Anti-Israel protest
Toronto man faces terror charge for alleged Hamas-linked activity at protests
33-year-old anti-Israel activist in Toronto faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with terrorism for alleged ties to Hamas.
Herzog reads Book of Lamentations with soldiers of haredi brigade
President Herzog visits the Maccabim training base on the eve of Tisha B'Av and speaks with soldiers of the Hasmonean Brigade. "What we are doing here is unconditional love, love for the land, and love for our people."
Amid Iran tensions
Report: US moves stealth jets and bombers to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Washington is deploying additional troops, medical personnel, and aircraft to the Middle East as President Trump considers expanding operations against Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Near the site of destruction
Near the site of destruction: Thousands gather at the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av eve
Tens of thousands gather at the Western Wall Plaza to read the Book of Lamentations and recite traditional dirges, with huge crowds expected through Thursday. Watch.
House passes defense bill expanding deep US-Israel tech cooperation
US House of Representatives passes a $1.15T defense bill with provision deepening Pentagon-Israel weapons tech cooperation and funding $750M for joint defense programs.
US and Saudi Arabia officially sign landmark civil nuclear deal
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman sign a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Erdan and Edelstein to establish party without Shaked
Former Minister and Ambassador Gilad Erdan is set to launch a liberal right-wing party, with Yuli Edelstein as his number two.
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Report: US probing possible Russian role in Iranian drone attacks on CIA sites
Reuters says US intelligence is investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting data or advanced drone technology for attacks on CIA facilities.
Ben Gvir visits Tal Yinon Derdik in prison
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi visited administrative detainee Tal Yinon Derdik
ZOA warns:
ZOA warns US-Saudi nuclear deal poses 'serious, dangerous mistake'
ZOA says the pact could spur regional proliferation, embolden Iran and weaken Israel’s security if Saudi Arabia gains enrichment rights.
Tisha B'Av begins:
Tens of thousands stream to Western Wall as Tisha B'Av begins
As sun sets on Israel, crowds gather at the Western Wall to hear Lamentations and recite traditional prayers of mourning at the start of the fast of Tisha B'Av.
Israeli study:
Israeli study: Reducing ultra-processed foods may come at environmental cost
Environmental benefits from reducing ultra-processed foods may be offset by increased protein consumption, particularly from animal sources, newly published research reveals.
UJA-Federation to Mamdani: 'Shame on you'
UJA-Federation of New York accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'distortions and disinformation,' warning his repeated attacks on Israel fuel antisemitism, leave Jewish New Yorkers feeling targeted.
Reciting Shema with tefillin:
Reciting Shema with tefillin: Bar Kupershtein returns to where Hamas kidnapped him
Nine months after returning from Hamas captivity, Bar Kupershtein prayed, laid tefillin and recited Shema at the Nova site where he was abducted.
'I want newspapers'
'I want newspapers:' Bnei Brak spy's petition to High Court
In his petition, the haredi spy claims that he has been denied visits for almost two years and that he is forbidden to read newspapers.
PM's Tisha B'Av message:
PM Netanyahu's Tisha B'Av message: 'Baseless hatred destroyed us, love rebuilt us'
In a Tisha B'Av address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to pursue a broad national government and urged greater unity.
Terror in the guise of sport
Terror in the guise of sport | Gazan soccer players exposed as terrorists
The IDF identified Gaza soccer players, coaches and a FIFA referee as Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, rejecting claims they were targeted solely as athletes.
Just before stepping into arena
Just before contest: Ahavat Hashem & Kibedy Gordon return to where their journey began
Just before major international sporting event, Ahavat Hashem and Kibedy Gordon returned to the community of Shiloh, where they lived until just a few years ago.
International combat sports stars visit Ancient Shiloh
Ahead of the international GFN1 fight event, leading combat sports athletes visited the site of the ancient Tabernacle and prayed for success in their upcoming fights.
Terrorism not ruled out
Terrorism not ruled out: Family of Israeli reality star found dead in Miami seeks answers
Family rejects notion that reality star Yakir Levi committed suicide, urges the public to avoid speculation, and says police are examining a possible nationalist motive.
Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants
US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Spike in organized crime
US warns Americans in Israel after spike in organized crime violence
The US Embassy urged Americans to stay alert in Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Herzliya after a reported increase in violence linked to rival crime groups.
Airports Authority promises: Flights won't be canceled
Airports Authority chairman Yiftah Ron-Tal says Israel has no plans to close its airspace, pledging to keep flights operating despite US refueling planes parking at airport.
Times, laws and customs for the Ninth of Av
The days of mourning for the destruction are meant for national and individual introspection. Jewish tradition states that anyone who observes them faithfully will merit to witness the return of the rebuilt Temple.
Work begins on crocodile barrier pilot at Ketziot Prison
Excavation work began Wednesday at Ketziot Prison in the Negev to construct channels intended for a proposed crocodile barrier, part of a pilot project promoted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for a wing housing security prisoners.
Eisenkot blasts Mamdani: 'Pure antisemitism'
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of distorting the truth about the October 7 massacre, calling his remarks 'pure antisemitism.'
Man seriously injured in antisemitic assault in Brooklyn
A man in his 60s was seriously injured after being attacked on a street in Flatbush, New York. The New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Unit opened an investigation into the circumstances.
