Extreme heat:
Safari animals beat the heat with mud baths and frozen treats
As extreme heat sweeps across Israel, the Ramat Gan Safari is keeping its animals cool with weather-specific care.
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The truth is out:
'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy
COGAT has confirmed that photos of a 'starved' Gaza child are fake news; child suffers unrelated genetic illness and was evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Italy.
Watch:
Watch: Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road
At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.
Peace for Jerusalem:
Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall
Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall, with her husband, singer Jonathan Cain, and puts a personal note in the wall with her heartfelt prayers.
Gifts for Hamas?
Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says strategic move underway, rejects idea of quitting government. 'Inappropriate political considerations during wartime.'
Study on AI:
Study: AI chatbots 'recognize' diverse opinions, but may seek to eliminate them
University of Haifa study examines degree of pluralism in artificial intelligence systems, finds that while they acknowledge the legitimacy of different positions, they do not always allow them to remain.
Six dead in mass shooting at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor market
A gunman opened fire at the busy Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok on Monday, killing four security guards, a woman vendor, and later himself. Police are investigating possible motives.
Iran:
Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage
Two Jews, holding US citizenship, were arrested in Iran for interrogation on suspicion of ties to Israel following Operation Rising Lion.
MK Moshe Saada:
MK Moshe Saada: 'We are a crazy nation that is giving food to its enemy
MK Moshe Saada attacks increased aid to Gaza: ‘An immoral and unethical policy—arming the enemy to fight our children.’
Ancient blade manufacturing workshop uncovered in Kiryat Gat
Advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered, providing first-ever evidence of blade production in southern Israel.
Measles outbreak: Second child connected to ECMO machine
Infant girl, too young to receive protective vaccine, in critical condition and connected to ECMO machine due to measles infection.
10/7 battle in Sufa:
10/7 battle in Sufa: IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre
IDF failed to defend Sufa, but military and civilian forces prevented a massacre. Full investigation report revealed.
Syria sets September vote for expanded parliament under Sharaa
Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September under President Sharaa, expanding the assembly to 210 seats.
Michigan:
Suspect charged with terrorism after mass stabbing at Michigan Walmart
Michigan man charged with terrorism after randomly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City. All victims are expected to survive.
On flight to Glasgow
easyJet passenger shouts 'Allahu Akbar,' claims bomb on flight to Glasgow
Man on easyJet flight to Glasgow shouts “Allahu Akbar” and claims to have a bomb, also declaring “Death to Trump” before being restrained by passengers and arrested upon landing.
Netherlands designates Israel a 'security threat'
A dramatic report from the Netherlands signals a shift in Dutch policy, with its intelligence agency identifying Israel as a threat to the international legal order.
Germany:
Three dead, several injured in train derailment in southern Germany
Three people killed and multiple others seriously injured when a passenger train derails in southwestern Germany.
Help save Avigayil
Baby Avigayil fighting rare cancer - $15,000 needed to save her life
You can help: $15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment.
'What a bold-faced lie'
'What a bold-faced lie': PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims
PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.
Azerbaijan’s strategic ties with Israel make it a natural fit for the Abraham Accords
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Middle East expert Joseph Epstein explains why Baku’s decades-long partnership with Israel and Washington positions it as the next candidate for the historic peace framework.
Beloved Belz yeshiva dean passes away
Rabbi Shalom Yisrael Dirnfeld, head of the Torah V'emuna Yeshiva and a beloved educator, passes away following a lengthy illness.
The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy
Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.
Elderly flotilla participant hid hashish in her underwear
Following the interception of the Handala flotilla, a woman in her 70s who participated in the flotilla was found to be carrying 21 units of hashish on her person.
Ofer's unimaginable victory:
Ofer's unimaginable victory: From Hamas' tunnels to the Champs-Élysées on a bicycle
Ofer Calderon, held by Hamas for 484 days, joins Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour de France's final stage in Paris, fulfilling a promise made during his captivity and calling for the return of all hostages.
'Prepare for any scenario'
'Prepare for any scenario' | Report: Hezbollah raises military alert level
Hezbollah terror group preparing for military escalation, significant attack by Israel, report says.
Hostage's parents urge one-phase deal to bring all hostages home
'No more delays, no more partial deals': New Yorkers rally with hostage families in Central Park to 'bring everyone home.'
IDF spokesman:
IDF spokesman: We care more about Gazan civilians than Hamas does
IDF spokesman Effie Defrin speaks from the Kerem Shalom Crossing, emphasizing Israel is doing everything possible to help Gazan civilians. 'Hamas has exploited its own population; Israel supports aid for civilians, not for Hamas.'
Trump
Trump: 'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'
US President says America gave $60 million to provide food to Gaza, but no other nation contributed to the effort, Hamas has less reason to negotiate with fewer hostages in its grasp.
Lindsey Graham:
Lindsey Graham: 'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'
Republican Senator says he believes President Trump has concluded that the war cannot be ended by negotiating with Hamas and Israel will remove Hamas from power the same way the Allies removed the Nazis from power in Germany.
MK Goldknopf clarifies: 'They distorted my statements'
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf says statements about pain 'distorted,' clarifies words referred only to Draft Law. 'Your sons are the holiest, your pain is everyone's pain,' he clarifies to bereaved families.
IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base
IDF soldier severely injured after being crushed by elevator at military base in central Israel; circumstances under investigation
Tens of tons of food:
IDF declares daily humanitarian pause as aid airdrops into Gaza
IDF announces daily ten-hour humanitarian pause in Gaza to facilitate aid delivery; Jordan and the UAE airdrop 25 tons of humanitarian supplies into Hamas-controlled enclave.
IDF eliminates key Radwan Force terrorist
Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haidar Abboud and additional Hezbollah artillery operative eliminated in Debaal area in southern Lebanon.
Landlord who murdered Arab child after 10/7 dies in prison
The 73-year-old Illinois man who attacked his Palestian Arab tenants and murdered a 6-year-old boy in a rage over the Hamas massacre died 5 months after he was found guilty of murder.
Huckabee
Huckabee: 'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'
US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.
Defense Min. to Khamenei: 'Do not threaten, lest you be harmed'
Defense Minister Israel Katz praises IAF for its role in Operation Rising Lion, warns Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that Israel's long arm can reach Tehran again - 'this time, even to you personally.'
Athens
Athens: Israeli tourist's ear bitten off in antisemitic attack
Israeli couple accosted and attacked by Syrian national shouting pro-Hamas slogans in latest act of antisemitic violence in Greece. Attacker bites off part of husband's ear.
A blow to Hamas:
A blow to Hamas: 500-meter terror tunnel destroyed in Beit Hanoun
IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist sites, eliminates approximately 400 terrorists during operations in northern Gaza.
Bereaved mother:
Bereaved mother's chilling post: 'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'
Mother of fallen soldier Yinon Nuriel Vana shares emotional tribute: 'Nothing prepares a mother for the knock at the door.'
Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma; sentenced to prison
Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refused to return to Gaza, citing severe emotional distress. The IDF rejected their claims, stating they are fit for duty.
