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Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.

Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah hit the vehicle of the IDF's Northern Command Chief during southern Lebanon visit, none injured.

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

Rush hour car explosion on main central Israel highway kills one

Man pronounced dead after his car exploded on the Ayalon Highway near Holon. Police estimate the motive was criminal.

Rush hour car explosion on main central Israel highway kills one

Report:

Report: $9.5 million raised through campaigns linked to Hamas

An Israeli study found more than $9.5 million raised through European Gaza campaigns, with dozens allegedly tied to Hamas-linked entities.

Report: $9.5 million raised through campaigns linked to Hamas

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Golani Brigade soldiers identify armed terrorists nearby, operate quickly to prevent attack.

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Violent riot at judge's home

Police ask to extend detention of 62 suspects in riot outside Justice Sohlberg's home

62 suspects will be brought before a judge after allegedly partaking in the riot which left extensive damage at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.

Police ask to extend detention of 62 suspects in riot outside Justice Sohlberg's home

Lebanese report:

Lebanese report: Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Despite ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, gaps remain on issue of disarming Hezbollah, sources say.

Lebanese report: Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Military training in Tel Aviv

New details emerge on Israel's growing ties with Somaliland

A Somaliland official confirmed military personnel trained in Israel, as security cooperation expands following Israel's recognition.

New details emerge on Israel's growing ties with Somaliland

Yeshiva demands:

Yeshiva demands: Let us to return to Joseph’s Tomb before elections

In letter, key figures urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to return to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem after more than 25 years.

Yeshiva demands: Let us to return to Joseph’s Tomb before elections

New report:

New report: Instagram algorithm feeding ordinary users antisemitic propaganda

Combat Antisemitism Movement study finds users engaging with mainstream self-improvement content are algorithmically exposed to conspiracy theories, antisemitic narratives, and even Nazi propaganda, without actively seeking such material.

New report: Instagram algorithm feeding ordinary users antisemitic propaganda

'Jews are eating kids':

'Jews are eating kids': Alarming antisemitic attack on NYC subway

A 23-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman suffered a concussion after being allegedly targeted, choked and assaulted aboard a New York City subway.

'Jews are eating kids': Alarming antisemitic attack on NYC subway

Following US-mediated talks:

Following US-mediated talks: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

US, Lebanon and Israel announce an agreement on a ceasefire, conditional on a Hezbollah retreat. Comprehensive peace talks to resume on June 22.

Following US-mediated talks: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

NYU alumnus arrested over swastika-defaced Israeli flag

NYU graduate arrested on hate crime charges for hanging a flag with swastikas on a campus roof.

NYU alumnus arrested over swastika-defaced Israeli flag

Gaza talks postponed over disagreement on disarming Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Talks between Hamas and Board of Peace chief Mladenov, over the Trump peace plan, postponed to give mediators time to debate Gaza disarmament.

Gaza talks postponed over disagreement on disarming Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Report:

Report: Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

Trump told aides he will maintain the Iran ceasefire unless American troops are killed, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

NYPD data reveals: Jews remain top target in New York City

Antisemitic offenses comprised over 60% of New York City’s hate crimes in May despite a drop in overall crime, according to the latest data from NYPD.

NYPD data reveals: Jews remain top target in New York City

British doctor:

British doctor: My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis

London-based Jewish doctor reveals some colleagues told him they would refuse to treat dying Israelis.

British doctor: My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US House of Representatives passes a resolution restricting Trump's Iran war powers.

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

Bennett lashes out

Bennett lashes out: The Comptroller’s appointment will be overturned

"Together" party leader Naftali Bennett blasts the government over the vote on the election of the State Comptroller, claiming the appointment is bound to be disqualified.

Bennett lashes out: The Comptroller’s appointment will be overturned

Report: Hamas probes intelligence failures after key killings

A report says Hamas is investigating intelligence failures and security breaches following a sharp rise in Israeli operations targeting leaders.

Report: Hamas probes intelligence failures after key killings

Watch

Watch: Haredi extremists riot outside Justice Sohlberg’s home, break windows

Haredi protesters rioted outside the home of Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Solberg, and smashed windows. Netanyahu: “Bring the rioters to justice."

Watch: Haredi extremists riot outside Justice Sohlberg’s home, break windows

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Watch: 100 illegal infiltrators caught en-route

Police and Border Police officers arrested about 100 suspects near Tarqumiyah after foiling an attempted infiltration into Israel.

Watch: 100 illegal infiltrators caught en-route

Using 6 tons of explosives

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon using 6 tons of explosives

Within minutes, soldiers dismantled more than 20 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. Later, troops located and dismantled a booby-trapped explosives storage facility.

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon using 6 tons of explosives

Haredi rabbi answers:

What blessing do you say when you're arrested? Haredi rabbi answers

Rabbi Moshe Brandsdorfer issued a halachic ruling addressing how yeshiva students should respond when arrested over enlistment.

What blessing do you say when you're arrested? Haredi rabbi answers

Rubio to Congress

Rubio to Congress: 'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

US Secretary of State praises Israel's restraint in the face of Hezbollah ceasefire violations and attacks, defends Iran war, in address to Congress.

Rubio to Congress: 'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

Prominent Shiite cleric challenges Hezbollah's war narrative

Sheikh Ali Al-Amin said Lebanon is suffering from a war it did not choose and claimed Hezbollah was hijacking the Shiite community.

Prominent Shiite cleric challenges Hezbollah's war narrative

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

IDF Chief of Staff: There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

'Shouting call' with Trump

“Arguments even in good families": Netanyahu responds for 1st time to 'shouting call'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reports of a particularly tense “shouting call" between him and President Donald Trump during an interview with CNBC.

“Arguments even in good families": Netanyahu responds for 1st time to 'shouting call'

Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty:

Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty: Israel's spirit is reflected in acts of kindness

At the Arutz Sheva Summit, Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty recounts how Israeli lacrosse players helped a Kenyan team in need during a 2019 tournament.

Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty: Israel's spirit is reflected in acts of kindness

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Suspected arson:

Suspected arson: Large fires rage in three locations in Samaria and Jordan Valley

Firefighters are working to contain wildfires that broke out near Har Bracha and in the Jordan Valley, after fighting a fire near Kochav Hashachar. Authorities suspect arson.

Suspected arson: Large fires rage in three locations in Samaria and Jordan Valley

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Watch: Dozens of Hamas terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

After four months of operations in the northern Gaza Strip: The 252nd Division has completed its mission.

Watch: Dozens of Hamas terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

European lawmakers unite in Lisbon to fight rising antisemitism

Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus leaders from 15 European nations met in Lisbon to advance strategies against antisemitism and anti-Zionism

European lawmakers unite in Lisbon to fight rising antisemitism

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Sirens activated this morning in the areas of Manara, Kiryat Shmona, & Misgav Am. IAF intercepts UAV & 2 other projectiles from Lebanon.

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

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Trump appears to confirm tense call with Netanyahu amid reported frustration

US President Donald Trump appeared to confirm reports of a heated conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he reportedly expressed frustration over Israeli military actions and used unusually blunt language.

Trump appears to confirm tense call with Netanyahu amid reported frustration

Calls for Oxford Union president to resign over Hamas comments

Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess faces calls to resign after remarks appearing to describe Hamas' October 7 attack as "proportional" sparked backlash from student and anti-antisemitism groups.

Calls for Oxford Union president to resign over Hamas comments

Gold rush in Lapland

The Levi resort in Lapland, Finland, launched a new summer attraction in which visitors will compete to find a real gold bar worth about €20,000.

Gold rush in Lapland

Soldier arrested over “Messiah Patch" released from jail

A Nahal Brigade soldier who was sentenced to prison for wearing a patch bearing the word “Messiah" in the presence of the IDF Chief of Staff was released from military prison today after serving 18 days behind bars.

Soldier arrested over “Messiah Patch" released from jail

OECD predicts Israel's economy to grow this year

According to the OECD forecast, Israel's economy will recover from the war, but geopolitical risks and a deficit that will jump to 5.3% could affect the economy.

OECD predicts Israel's economy to grow this year

Drone attack:

Drone attack: Ukraine hits at the heart of Russia only hours before the Economic Forum

Russia's second-largest city was attacked just hours before the opening of the Kremlin's economic forum. Thick smoke was seen rising over several areas of St. Petersburg.

Drone attack: Ukraine hits at the heart of Russia only hours before the Economic Forum