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Officers who came to arrest infiltrators pelted with rocks

Officers who arrived in one of Jerusalem's haredi neighborhoods were attacked by residents who threw rocks and bottles at them.

Highest level of alert:

Highest level of alert: 98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Decision reached in past 24 hours to move elite 98th Division from Gaza to northern border.

UAV from Iraq intercepted over Sea of Galilee

A UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets, sirens sounded in the area following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.

US Senators:

US Senators: 'PA proposed resolution an insult to anyone who knows history'

A group of US Senators, led by Marco Rubio, released a statement condemning the PA's proposed resolution to force Israel to relinquish control of Judea and Samaria. 'An absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.'

'Do what we need to do'

Fallen soldier: 'We must win. We will do what we need to do'

IDF officer, who fell yesterday in Rafah, interviewed on television on 152nd day of the war, after his friend fell in Gaza. 'We are needed and will do what is needed until the end.'

1st female soldier to fall in Gaza since 10/7

First sergeant Agam Naim's mother posted on Facebook two months ago, hoping that her daughter would come home safely, both 'in body and soul.'

Shimon family's tragedy:

Shimon family's tragedy: Nofar was killed in a road accident; Dotan fell in Gaza

Ten years ago First major Dotan Shimon's sister was killed in a road accident. Yesterday his family received the bitter news that he fell in Gaza.

Courage and bravery:

Courage and bravery: 713 soldiers have fallen since October 7th

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 713 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

Hezbollah:

Hezbollah: 'Pager incident will increase our determination and resolve'

Hezbollah vowed that it would continue 'its blessed operations to support Gaza, its people, and its resistance, and to defend Lebanon, its people, and its sovereignty.'

Harris:

Harris: I was supportive of the pause we put on bombs to Israel

Democratic presidential nominee reiterates her position that a ceasefire and hostage release deal are needed: We need to get this deal done, and we need to get it done immediately.

State Department:

State Department: US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon

State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran after pager explosions

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

Report:

Report: Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

New York Times report:

New York Times report: Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

Officials tell the New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within a new batch of Gold Apollo pagers from Taiwan, which had been tampered with before they reached Lebanon.

Poll:

Poll: Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Kan 11 News poll examines the effect of Sa'ar's United Right Party integrating into the Likud.

Hezbollah pagers explode, over 3,000 injured, at least 9 dead

A series of explosions in the Hezbollah-controlled Dahieh region of Beirut has left thousands injured. Foreign media reports that the blasts came from Hezbollah operatives' pagers.

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon; calling it ‘the biggest security breach in war with Israel.’

Report:

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Sky News in Arabic reports that explosives the Mossad inserted into the beepers caused the explosions, contrary to the report of a cyber attack.

Fool Me Twice:

Fool Me Twice: Russian journalist reposts Israeli wordplay for the second time

Vladimir Soloviev, a Russian-Jewish media personality close to the Kremlin, fell into the trap of Israeli internet trolls for the second time today, claiming to have found the culprit in the pager explosions.

Helicopter crash survivors improving in hospital care

The survivors of the Blackhawk 'Yanshuf' crash in Gaza are recovering following multiple surgeries in Soroka Hospital.

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Hezbollah terrorist's device explodes - during shopping trip

As hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists' communications devices explode around Lebanon, some of the explosions are caught on camera.

Noa Kirel to bring heavy security to Rio festival

The Israeli music star will reportedly be accompanied to Rock in Rio by no less than four guards.

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

The recent revelation of a foiled Hezbollah plot and the growing tensions against Hezbollah have caused Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Widespread flooding prompts Poland to declare state of emergency

At least 16 people have died from storm 'Boris' in Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Austria.

Israel Atomic Energy director:

Atomic Energy director: 'There is no doubt Iran conducted a military nuclear program'

During the 68th International Atomic Energy General Conference, Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director General Moshe Edri commented on the regional challenges.

'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'

Virginia Beach gala honors US-Israel military alliance as nations stand firm against Iranian-backed terror.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strike eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in Blida, Lebanon; Arab report says three dead, two injured.

Report:

Report: Ukrainian special forces raid Russian base in Syria

The Khimik group of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) raided a Russian base used to manufacture and test strike UAVs southeast of Aleppo.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

US representatives:

US representatives: 'We will fight sanctions on Israelis'

Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan met with US senators and representatives who promised to fight against the sanctions imposed on Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

Haredi MKs meet leading rabbi to discuss Draft Law

Degel Hatorah MKs meet Rabbi Dov Lando, discussing the Temple Mount, Draft Law, and potential expansion of the coalition.

Green in the desert

Green in the desert | Watch: Police uncover large underground cannabis lab in the Negev

Police and Border Police officers uncovered a tunnel leading to an underground lab with over 600 cannabis plants worth over a million shekels.

IDF eliminates head of Rafah area rocket unit

IDF confirms: Terrorist who served as head of Islamic Jihad's rocket unit in Rafah, commanded attacks against Israeli home front, is eliminated.

Autumn arrives in Israel, bringing the first rains of the season

Heavy rainfall along the coastline expected to continue through morning, spread to northern Israel. Temperatures to rise towards the weekend.

Allenby Crossing attack:

Allenby Crossing attack: Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Israel returned the body of the Jordanian terrorist who murdered three border-crossing employees due to heavy pressure from the officials in the Jordanian government and military.

Oil spill prevented

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area, oil spill prevented

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

State Department:

State Department: We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada to challenge US extradition

Pakistani man who is accused of planning an attack on a Jewish center in New York City and who was arrested in Canada will challenge his extradition to the US.

Cornell prof. who lauded October 7 attack back to teaching

Cornell University professor Russell Rickford, who lauded Hamas’ October 7 terror attack on Israel as “exhilarating” and “energizing”, is back teaching at the school.

'Cordial conversation'

'Cordial conversation': Biden and Trump speak after latest assassination attempt

White House official says Biden spoke with Trump, and conveyed his relief that Trump is safe following the latest assassination attempt on him.