'War crimes'
Tehran denounces US strikes as ‘war crimes’, claims they violate MoU
Tehran accuses the US of committing war crimes and breaking the peace agreement with recent strikes, launched in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
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Graham’s final mission:
Graham’s final diplomatic mission: Brokering peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel
Axios reveals that in his final weeks, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham worked on an ambitious diplomatic effort to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Poll:
Poll: Ofer Winter below threshold, Edelstein passes
A new party led by Erdan, Shaked, and Edelstein is projected to draw seats away from Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Smotrich, Ben Gvir, and Liberman.
Fall and pneumonia
Mitch McConnell breaks silence on hospitalization, cites fall and pneumonia
Sen. Mitch McConnell reveals a recent fall and mild pneumonia caused his multi-week hospitalization, adding that he is recovering at a rehabilitation facility.
'Leave our country now’
'Leave our country now’: Chana Boteach lambastes blogger Clavicular in Israel
IDF veteran and Tel Aviv entrepreneur Chana Boteach confronts influencer Clavicular at a kosher restaurant, demanding he leave Israel over his past antisemitic and misogynistic behavior.
Assassination or Heart Attack?
Assassination or heart attack? Social media fuels speculation over Sen. Graham's death
Social media users have linked threats from Iran to the senator's sudden death, but there is currently no evidence he was assassinated, and reports indicate he most likely died of a heart attack.
Broken heart:
Broken heart: Soldier Eytan Yisrael Kantman from Neria passes away
Eytan Yisrael Kantman, the son of Benaya and Naama, grew up in Beit El and lived in Neria. He completed his studies in computer science through the academic reserve program and served as a professional officer.
Goldmining in Ethiopia:
Goldmining in Ethiopia: Businessman arrested in probe into alleged NIS 200 million fraud
Israel Securities Authority launches criminal probe into haredi businessman Haim Leib Kaplan over alleged NIS 200 million fundraising scheme.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Man drowned in Ashdod; his son and father-in-law were murdered on October 7
Vladimir Logvinenko (60), a hearing-impaired man who fled the war in Ukraine with his family, drowned to death in Ashdod. His son and father-in-law were murdered during the Hamas massacre on October 7.
Jewish doctor in Sweden fired for complaints about antisemitism
A Jewish physician in Sweden says he was verbally attacked by a colleague over the war in Gaza and soon afterward lost his consulting position.
Lithuania:
Lithuania: Man spits on Israeli haredim, was arrested - and released
Blogger attacked Israeli haredim and documented himself in disturbing antisemitic incident in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Caitlyn Jenner supports Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Former Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner responded to the latest developments regarding Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s major defamation lawsuit with a hotel in Miami.
Givat Ze'ev declared the fifth city in Judea and Samaria
The Central Command chief today signed an order granting it the status of City instead of town, the fifth time ever such a declaration has been granted in Judea and Samaria.
Australia:
Australia: Disturbing investigation reveals antisemitism in hospitals
Australian magazine presents dozens of testimonies from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff who claim that an antisemitic atmosphere has developed within Australia's healthcare system since October 7, affecting Jewish patients as well.
JPPI Poll:
JPPI Poll: Almost 50% of Israelis support tightened sanctions to promote haredi enlistment
A new JPPI survey finds that about half of Israelis support tougher sanctions to encourage Haredi enlistment, while roughly a third are lenient toward protest roadblocks in the name of equal enforcement.
Summer heat to build across Israel
Temperatures expected to climb, bringing heavier heat stress across much of the country.
Watch: Riots as MK Succot visits Rahat
Dozens of Rahat residents attempted to block MK Tzvi Succot from visiting area during parliamentary oversight tour.
'Our worst nightmare was true':
'Our worst nightmare was true': Family slams IDF probe into son's death
Family of Sgt. Gur Kehati says IDF inquiry confirms its worst fears, alleging grave failures and a lack of command accountability for his death.
'I will miss him'
Herzog heartbroken by Lindsey Graham's death: 'I will miss him'
President Isaac Herzog mourns passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham, remembers him as 'a great American patriot, a true friend of Israel, and a dear friend of mine.
Hasidic rebbe evacuated to hospital
Ozherov Rebbe rushed to hospital after suffering heart event in Bnei Brak.
'Finally went to hell'
'Finally went to hell' | Watch: Iranian television celebrates death of Lindsey Graham
Regime media outlets celebrated the death of US Senator who was outspoken about the threat the Islamic Republic poses to the free world. Iran has recently called for Graham's assassination.
Mistaken identity:
Police use force on haredi man before discovering shocking mistake
Plainclothes officers chase, cuff and injure a haredi man in Ashdod before discovering he was not the suspect they were searching for.
Panic in central Israel:
Panic in central Israel: Residents receive accidental emergency alerts
Israelis received alerts warning of an incoming missile attack. IDF clarifies that it was a technical error.
Dagan mourns Graham:
Dagan mourns Graham: 'Didn't hesitate to confront anyone for Israel's security'
Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan lamented the sudden loss of his friend, Senator Lindsey Graham: 'The enlightened world has lost an exemplary figure.'
Yesha Council chair:
Yesha Council chair: Graham translated love for Israel into action
Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz pays tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his passing, calling him 'one of the greatest friends the State of Israel has ever had.'
Netanyahu: Israel has lost one of its greatest friends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, says he 'devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world.'
Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew
US President Donald Trump mourns passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, praising him as 'a true American Patriot.'
Weekend silence shattered:
Weekend silence shattered: Six arrested after 19-year-old murdered in Jerusalem Airbnb
Police arrest six suspects after a 19-year-old was fatally wounded during a violent fight at an Airbnb apartment near Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda.
Beloved by all:
Beloved by all: Israeli leaders mourn true friend Sen. Lindsey Graham
Defense Minister Israel Katz, President Isaac Herzog, and MKs pay tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death, praising his unwavering support for Israel and his longstanding role in strengthening the US-Israel alliance.
'Netanyahu's a liar'
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot; Netanyahu's a liar'
Shas Council of Torah Sages member Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef is poised to throw his support behind Gadi Eisenkot in the race for prime minister, as frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu grows.
Hilli Tropper: Government investing too much in Judea and Samaria
Hilli Tropper explains why he left Blue and White party, says he is open to additional alliances but wants 'Zionist parties only' in next coalition.
Ghalibaf warns: No more unilateral deals
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns US following nighttime strikes on Iran. 'We warned you.'
PA launches UNESCO bid targeting Israeli governance of Judea and Samaria heritage sites
PA initiates a UNESCO campaign targeting Israeli heritage governance in Judea and Samaria, specifically aiming at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.
Third wave of strikes
Third wave of strikes: US hits 140 Iranian military targets
US forces strike 140 Iranian military targets after an IRGC attack on a container ship, triggering Iranian missile responses across Gulf nations.
IPS report details the danger posed by Marwan Barghouti
The Israel Prison Service says that despite his moderate global image, Marwan Barghouti continues to promote violent rhetoric and aims to expand his political influence.
Likud reserved spots
Likud reserved spots | Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich
The Prime Minister is seeking approval for eight reserved spots on the Likud slate - half of which are intended to enable a technical merger with the Religious Zionist party and reserve spots for its candidates.
Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Toronto festival
Shooting at Latin festival in Toronto leaves two people dead and multiple others injured. Motive not yet clear.
Oman's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi proposes two-corridor solution for Strait of Hormuz; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi unable to approve it.
Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.
Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'no chance' of ever repenting - but an opposition leader may yet.
