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Herzog

Herzog: 'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Addressing a joint session of the Romanian Parliament, President Herzog declared that the recent Israel-Lebanon memorandum of understanding could become "a cornerstone" for lasting peace.

Herzog: 'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Senior Prosecution Official

Senior Prosecution Official: Bribery charge against Netanyahu should be reconsidered

A senior official in the State Attorney's Office says the bribery charge in the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reexamined in light of the judges' recent remarks.

Senior Prosecution Official: Bribery charge against Netanyahu should be reconsidered

Gaza envelope:

Bereaved father attacks Smotrich, bereaved daughter defends him

The father of fallen IDF lookout Roni Eshel confronted Bezalel Smotrich, before a bereaved kibbutz resident urged unity despite the tensions.

Bereaved father attacks Smotrich, bereaved daughter defends him

Shocking twist: 'Suicide' investigation becomes murder case

Father arrested on suspicion of murdering his son in a case initially investigated as a suicide.

Shocking twist: 'Suicide' investigation becomes murder case

Watch

Man rescued after 5 days under rubble following El Salvador earthquake

Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, was pulled alive from the rubble after surviving for five days following the powerful earthquake that struck El Salvador over the weekend.

Man rescued after 5 days under rubble following El Salvador earthquake

With guns drawn

With guns drawn | Watch: Police raid construction site and arrest illegals

Jerusalem Border Police raided a construction site in Abu Gosh, where they arrested two illegal entrants and their alleged employer.

With guns drawn | Watch: Police raid construction site and arrest illegals

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Diplomatic crisis: Azerbaijan fumes at Israel

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry harshly criticizes Israel, condemning recognition of Armenian Genocide.

Diplomatic crisis: Azerbaijan fumes at Israel

Judges recommend dropping bribery charges in Netanyahu cases

Judges overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial urge prosecution to drop bribery charge in Case 4000, demand to expand trial schedule to five days a week.

Judges recommend dropping bribery charges in Netanyahu cases

Report

Report: 5 killed in shooting in Germany

Multiple people have been killed in a mass shooting in the city of Stade in northern Germany.

Report: 5 killed in shooting in Germany

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Yehonatan Leo Rigo, 19, from Tzur Hadassah, was found dead on Friday and brought for burial at Mount Herzl. The Military Police opened an investigation.

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Herzog in Romania: Lebanon deal could pave way for peace

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets Romanian counterpart President Nicușor Dan, praising Israel-Lebanon framework agreement and urging Europe to reject boycotts of Israel and support regional stability.

Herzog in Romania: Lebanon deal could pave way for peace

Miki Zohar lashes out at Israeli media

Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar lams media outlets, urges agreement with haredim to resolve Draft Law crisis.

Miki Zohar lashes out at Israeli media

Israeli Consul:

Israeli Consul: 'The Jews of New York are in danger'

Israel’s consul in New York painted a particularly alarming picture regarding the personal security situation of the largest Jewish community in the world outside Israel.

Israeli Consul: 'The Jews of New York are in danger'

1,000 days of war:

1,000 days of war: Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

1,000 days of war: Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

Watch: Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela

Five days after strong quakes shake Venezuela, Israeli mission aids local emergency forces, offers humanitarian aid to those affected.

Watch: Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela

Massive anti-enlistment protest planned for Bnei Brak

Thousands of Sephardic haredim expected to attend mass rally in Bnei Brak, protesting arrests, imprisonment, and prison conditions for yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion.

Massive anti-enlistment protest planned for Bnei Brak

Poll:

Poll: Religious enlistment more important than mixed-gender units

A poll found that the Israeli public is divided almost evenly on whether to integrate women into armored units versus making adjustments for religious soldiers.

Poll: Religious enlistment more important  than mixed-gender units

Bereaved Mother:

Bereaved Mother: 'I will care for the soldiers for him'

Galit Hazutt spoke about her son who fell in Lebanon, promising to continue his determination to help less fortunate soldiers under his command.

Bereaved Mother: 'I will care for the soldiers for him'

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

Bill to split AG's role may not pass before Knesset dissolves

Bill to split Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's role in two, a move started during the previous Knesset during then-Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's term, may not become law before Knesset dissolves, sources say.

Bill to split AG's role may not pass before Knesset dissolves

Legal advisor warns against splitting role of Attorney General

The legal adviser to the Constitution Committee warned of severe harm to individual rights if the role of the chief prosecutor is removed from the Attorney General.

Legal advisor warns against splitting role of Attorney General

After deadlock: 70 new judges appointed to Israel's courts

After a year-and-a-half of paralysis, Israel's Judicial Selection Committee reaches agreements on appointment of approximately 70 new judges to family, traffic, and juvenile courts, including promotion of Judge Menahem Mizrahi to the district court.

After deadlock: 70 new judges appointed to Israel's courts

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength.

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

Police arrest rioters who attacked Jewish shepherds

In a complex operation by police in the village of al-Rashayda, suspects were arrested for an attack on three Jews in the homestead of Magen Avraham.

Police arrest rioters who attacked Jewish shepherds

Lindsey Graham:

Lindsey Graham hails Israel-Lebanon deal as a 'giant step forward' for peace

Senator Lindsey Graham and Ambassador Mike Huckabee praise the US-mediated Israel-Lebanon agreement, hailing it as a historic victory despite ongoing threats from Hezbollah.

Lindsey Graham hails Israel-Lebanon deal as a 'giant step forward' for peace

Funded by Iran

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue funded by Iran

Belgian police detain three suspects linked to a March synagogue bombing in Liege, an attack tied to an Iran-backed network facing a sweeping US prosecution.

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue funded by Iran

Iranian crown prince:

Exiled Iranian crown prince urges Trump to halt talks with Tehran

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.

Exiled Iranian crown prince urges Trump to halt talks with Tehran

US official confirms:

US official confirms: US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.

US official confirms: US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

Danon attacks Mamdani:

Danon attacks Mamdani: Easy to understand who he supports

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after his latest comments questioning Israel's right to exist.

Danon attacks Mamdani: Easy to understand who he supports

Likud reserved spots

Likud reserved spots: Ari Spitz declines Netanyahu's offer

Netanyahu is demanding 11 reserved spots within the top 40 slots on the party list, including five in the top ten. The Prime Minister offers a reserved slot to wounded soldier Ari Spitz, who turned it down.

Likud reserved spots: Ari Spitz declines Netanyahu's offer

Report:

Report: US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar

The US and Iran have paused military strikes ahead of an emergency Tuesday summit in Doha to resolve collapsing ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.

Report: US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar

Rafael to supply Romania with Air Defense Systems worth more than €2 Billion

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems signs a historic framework agreement with Romania's Ministry of Defense to supply the SPYDER mobile air defense system.

Rafael to supply Romania with Air Defense Systems worth more than €2 Billion

Report:

Report: IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

According to a report, senior IDF officers warned Hamas is rebuilding its forces while US opposition is delaying renewed military action.

Report: IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

IDF:

IDF: Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

IDF: Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

Likud schedules primaries for August 4

While the party has reached a consensus regarding the date of the primaries, there is still contention about how many candidates PM Netanyahu could personally select.

Likud schedules primaries for August 4

'Our hero is now everyone's hero'

'Our hero is now everyone's hero' | Capt. David Hazutt laid to rest

Thousands attend the funeral of Capt. David Hazut, who was killed overnight in Lebanon.

'Our hero is now everyone's hero' | Capt. David Hazutt laid to rest

Herzog honors victims at site of Iași Holocaust massacre

During his visit to Romania, President Herzog toured the Iași Holocaust Museum and stressed the need to combat antisemitism through remembrance.

Herzog honors victims at site of Iași Holocaust massacre

Terror attack foiled |Commandos pull terrorist from his bed

A terrorist near Shechem who had previously evaded several arrest attempts and was planning to carry out an attack in the coming days was apprehended.

Terror attack foiled |Commandos pull terrorist from his bed

Trip to buy watermelon ends in violent robbery

Suspects attack and rob Sharon resident who entered Qalqiliya to shop.

Trip to buy watermelon ends in violent robbery