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‘Still there, still trembling’:

‘Still there, still trembling’: Freed hostage exposes ongoing Hamas brutality

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Israel nears 600 days since the October 7 massacre, survivor Naama Levy recounts the horrors of captivity and the fear still haunting those left behind. 'They’re there, clinging to walls, praying to survive.'

‘Still there, still trembling’: Freed hostage exposes ongoing Hamas brutality

After rocket launchers:

IDF unleashes wave of strikes, destroys Gaza launcher behind border attack

In a sweeping response to rocket attack, IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles underground networks, and strikes over 100 targets in Gaza, including the launcher used in Friday’s attack on Israeli border towns.

IDF unleashes wave of strikes, destroys Gaza launcher behind border attack

Israelis receive disturbing fake calls featuring hostage recordings

Disturbing anonymous calls playing hostage recordings and explosion sounds under investigation by Israel’s Cyber Directorate, authorities urge public to hang up, block suspicious numbers.

Israelis receive disturbing fake calls featuring hostage recordings

Report:

Report: Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat reports Hamas has not paid its military operatives for three months and is struggling to fund basic operations amid continued fighting in Gaza.

Report: Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

All in: IDF deploys entire Infantry and Armored forces into Gaza

In major escalation, IDF deploys all regular infantry and armored brigades into Gaza, including the Paratroopers Brigade; fighting focuses on northern Gaza and Khan Yunis.

All in: IDF deploys entire Infantry and Armored forces into Gaza

Plot to poison Jewish children

Neo-Nazi 'Commander Butcher' who plotted to poison Jewish children extradited to US

Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, extradited from Moldova to the US, where he faces federal charges for soliciting hate crimes and mass violence, including plotting to poison Jewish children.

Neo-Nazi 'Commander Butcher' who plotted to poison Jewish children extradited to US

Germany:

Germany: At least 18 injured in knife attack at Hamburg railway station

At least 18 people injured in knife attack in the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg. 39-year-old woman arrested, motive unclear at this time.

Germany: At least 18 injured in knife attack at Hamburg railway station

Due to 'security concerns'

British Airways halts Israel flights through July due to 'security concerns'

British Airways suspends all flights to Israel until at least August 1, citing "security concerns" after Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport.

British Airways halts Israel flights through July due to 'security concerns'

Due to brain condition

Billy Joel cancels 17 shows due to brain condition

Music icon Billy Joel cancels his upcoming tour dates, including 17 shows, to seek treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition, affecting the brain, has caused issues with his hearing, vision, and balance.

Billy Joel cancels 17 shows due to brain condition

Netanyahu on Zini:

Netanyahu on choosing Zini: He warned of a ground invasion half a year before the massacre

Prime Minister praises Major General David Zini in a newly released video: "A sharp, honest, and clear mind. I’ve been following him for years – and he will be an excellent Shin Bet chief."

Netanyahu on choosing Zini: He warned of a ground invasion half a year before the massacre

Shocking:

Shocking: Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Guy Christensen, an influencer boasting nearly 3.5 million followers on various platforms, has released a video praising the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington.

Shocking: Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Anti-government groups attempt to sabotage Arutz Sheva poll

Reader poll taken down after coordinated manipulation effort traced to anti-government activists; Arutz Sheva vows to safeguard future polls.

Anti-government groups attempt to sabotage Arutz Sheva poll

Iran joins fifth round of nuclear talks 'to gauge US position'

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations opens in Rome with Tehran signaling low expectations and Washington holding firm on enrichment ban.

Iran joins fifth round of nuclear talks 'to gauge US position'

Thousands of cyclists ride for fallen officer

More than 1,000 cyclists from across Israel completed the annual memorial bike ride honoring Yitzhak Bunish, the Hebron security officer killed in a terrorist shooting at the Worshippers' Path 22 years ago.

Thousands of cyclists ride for fallen officer

Casket of DC attack victim Yaron Lischinsky to arrive in Israel

Yaron Lischinsky, who was murdered together with his girlfriend, Sarah Milgrim, in a terror attack in Washington, DC, will be laid to rest in Israel following a short memorial service.

Casket of DC attack victim Yaron Lischinsky to arrive in Israel

District Court:

District Court: Bail upheld for man who spat at IDF officer

The district court rejected the police's appeal against the release of the illegal resident who spat at an IDF officer. Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen ruled that he will be released on bail.

District Court: Bail upheld for man who spat at IDF officer

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.

Defense Minister: Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

'Buried In Rubble':

'Buried In Rubble': Freed hostage Edan Alexander’s shocking ordeal in Hamas captivity

Adi Alexander, father of freed hostage Edan Alexander, has revealed harrowing new details about his son's captivity in Gaza.

'Buried In Rubble': Freed hostage Edan Alexander’s shocking ordeal in Hamas captivity

Watch:

Watch: Ilhan Omar refuses to comment on DC terror attack

Congresswoman who has been accused of antisemitism in the past says 'I'm going to go for now' when asked about the murder of 2 Israeli diplomats.

Watch: Ilhan Omar refuses to comment on DC terror attack

DC killer could face death penalty

Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announces that the suspect in the murder of 2 Israeli diplomats could face the death penalty if convicted.

DC killer could face death penalty

Orthodox Business Group:

Orthodox Business Group: DC attack demands decisive response to pro-Hamas groups

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce reacts to murder of 2 Israeli Embassy employees in antisemitic terrorist attack. 'It is imperative for these governments to cease any actions or rhetoric that may inadvertently embolden those who seek to harm Israel and the Jewish people.'

Orthodox Business Group: DC attack demands decisive response to pro-Hamas groups

Unheeded:

Unheeded: David Zini warned of attack from Gaza 6 months before massacre

Major General David Zini, nominated to lead the ISA, reported that the IDF was unprepared for a surprise attack half a year before the October 7th massacre.

Unheeded: David Zini warned of attack from Gaza 6 months before massacre

Ahead of possible demolition

Ahead of demolition: IDF maps homes of terrorists who assisted in murder of Tze’ela Gez

IDF troops map the homes of two terrorists who assisted Naal Samara, who carried out the attack in which Tze’ela Gez was murdered. Mapping conducted as part of an assessment of the possibility of demolishing the homes.

Ahead of demolition: IDF maps homes of terrorists who assisted in murder of Tze’ela Gez

Report:

Report: IDF strike which eliminated Sinwar targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli airstrike in which Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated targeted a high-level Hamas meeting.

Report: IDF strike which eliminated Sinwar targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

Outside the White House

Hundreds remember DC shooting victims outside the White House

Hundreds gather outside the White House to mourn Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered outside the Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital.

Hundreds remember DC shooting victims outside the White House

ISA chief to Edan Alexander:

Shin Bet chief to Edan Alexander: You were freed thanks to Witkoff, not us

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly told captivity survivor Edan Alexander: "I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity partly because of us, and for being freed thanks to Witkoff and not us."

Shin Bet chief to Edan Alexander: You were freed thanks to Witkoff, not us

Sirens in central Israel

Sirens sounded in central Israel, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and other towns in central Israel following a launch from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted, no reports of injuries.

Sirens sounded in central Israel, missile from Yemen intercepted

Suspected 'Price Tag' attack:

Suspected 'Price Tag' attack: Activists set fire to homes and vehicles in Bruqin

Around 40 right-wing activists enter the village of Bruqin, from where the terrorist who murdered Tze’ela Gaz came, and set fire to homes and vehicles. IDF troops arrive at the scene late.

Suspected 'Price Tag' attack: Activists set fire to homes and vehicles in Bruqin

While hostages languish

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza while hostages languish in captivity

Newly released footage shows the preparation of pitas using flour provided through humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, while hostages remain held in captivity.

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza while hostages languish in captivity

Washington DC shooter charged with first-degree murder

Elias Rodriguez charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

Washington DC shooter charged with first-degree murder

Watch:

Watch: Charlie Kirk educates a pro-Palestinian student

American political activist and author Charlie Kirk debates a student in Britain who says that "both the Israeli government and Hamas are evil".

Watch: Charlie Kirk educates a pro-Palestinian student

Report:

Report: Intensive stage of Gaza maneuver to begin Sunday

Thousands of additional troops will enter Gaza, the civilian population will be evacuated from the northern Gaza Strip, and an American company will begin distributing aid at set distribution centers.

Report: Intensive stage of Gaza maneuver to begin Sunday

Watch:

Watch: Yair Golan filmed assaulting elderly man

An elderly protester in Kiryat Shmona told the Democrat Party Chairman to 'remove his ranks.' Golan responded by physically confronting the man.

Watch: Yair Golan filmed assaulting elderly man

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US govt. informs Harvard all international students must find other schools or leave the US in latest escalation over Harvard's failures to confront antisemitism and discrimination at the school.

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

'New Day Will Rise'

'New Day Will Rise' | Watch: Israeli Eurovision star performs at Hostages Square

Israel's Eurovision 2025 representative, Yuval Raphael, and singer Karen Peles performed 'New Day Will Rise at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

'New Day Will Rise' | Watch: Israeli Eurovision star performs at Hostages Square

White House:

White House: Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt vowed that the murderer of Israeli Embassy staff members Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and declared: 'Hatred has no place in the USA under President Donald Trump.'

White House: Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

DC killer was radical left anti-Israel activist

The man who murdered 2 people in a terrorist shooting shooting in Washington DC, belonged to an extreme left-wing organization and regularly published posts against Israel.

DC killer was radical left anti-Israel activist

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'Free Palestine' is just today’s version of 'Heil Hitler'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decries antisemitic attack in Washington, DC, warns Western leaders against empowering Hamas.

PM Netanyahu: 'Free Palestine' is just today’s version of 'Heil Hitler'

Danon:

Danon: 'While blood is not yet dry, terrorism facilitated at Security Council'

Less than 24 hours after two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington were murdered, Algeria published a draft of an anti-Israel resolution that will be put to a vote in the UN Security Council.

Danon: 'While blood is not yet dry, terrorism facilitated at Security Council'

Trump and Netanyahu agree:

Trump and Netanyahu agree: Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump hold phone conversation and discuss the murder of the two Israeli Embassy employees, the war in Gaza, and Iran.

Trump and Netanyahu agree: Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons




















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