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IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.

Parshat Mattot:

Parshat Mattot | The power of speech: Understanding the laws of nedarim

The Torah emphasizes the profound power and responsibility of speech through the laws of nedarim, teaching us that individuals have the ability to create with their words and reflecting a deep connection between speech, commitment, & responsibility.

Ben Gurion Airport faces heavy delays due to slowdown

Ben Gurion Airport employees reportedly conducting slowdown claim delays caused by staff shortage, not slowdown.

Measles outbreak:

Measles outbreak: Two-year-old on ECMO machine due to measles complications

Twelve children hospitalized due to measles, three of them in serious condition; Health Ministry urges vaccination.

Under guise of helping children:

Indictment: Israeli Arab transferred 1.5m NIS to terror group

Arab man from Tamra indicted for security offenses, including contact with a foreign agent and assisting the Islamic Jihad terrorist group under the guise of donations for Gaza's children.

Likud tops new poll with 25 seats as opposition holds majority

New poll published by Maariv shows Likud leading as largest party, opposition bloc totaling 61 Knesset seats; new parties could bring opposition bloc to 62 seats.

Huckabee: France will offer Riviera for Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.

Former GHF director:

Former GHF director: If someone is hungry in Gaza, it's the fault of Hamas and the UN

Shahar Segal, former spokesperson for US aid group GHF, says UN refusal to cooperate and Hamas control are fueling Gaza’s food insecurity and prolonging the war.

Sixth Latin American nation

Costa Rica becomes sixth Latin American nation to embrace IHRA definition

Costa Rica adopts the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, becoming the sixth Latin American nation to do so. Jewish organizations praise the move as a vital step amid a global rise in Jew-hatred.

Proposed bill:

Proposed bill: Lower voting age for Knesset elections to 17

Explanatory notes to proposed new bill state: “17-year-olds in Israel are active citizens engaged in social, political, and economic issues.”

As part of deal:

As part of the deal: Hamas demands release of Nukhba terrorists

For the first time, Hamas is demanding the release of Nukhba terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre as part of a hostage deal. It also submitted a "withdrawal map" for IDF forces.

Danon:

Danon: France's Palestine move a 'disgraceful reward for terror'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".

'Not our policy, not our values'

'Not our policy, not our values': Amb. Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Hamas is making a big mistake

PM speaks at the state memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky at Mount Herzl and says: 'If Hamas perceives our willingness to reach a deal as weakness, as an opportunity to dictate surrender terms that would endanger the State of Israel — they are making a big mistake.'

President Macron:

President Macron: France will recognize a Palestinian state

France to make formal declaration at UN General Assembly in September, as Macron calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and Palestinian statehood alongside Israel's security.

Deputy Minister Cohen:

Deputy Minister calls to label ‘Brothers in Arms’ a terror organization

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen urges the government to designate "Brothers in Arms" as a terror organization after a member was arrested for plotting to assassinate the Prime Minister.

Conflict of interest?

MKs slam judge who got award from Mufti he ruled in favor of

MKs are calling for an investigation after Justice Kabub delayed the demolition of Mufti Sabri’s illegal home, despite having received an award from him in the past.

Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff: US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response

US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'

Moving video

Moving video: Severely wounded officer prays after hospital release

Tom Bivtikov, who was severely injured in the head during a battle in Jabalia and spent a month in a coma, returned home after eight months of medical rehabilitation.

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage

Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.

Manhunt continues:

Manhunt continues: Terrorist who rammed into bus stop identified

Police are searching for 27-year-old Tayibe resident Arkan Khaled, who is suspected of injuring eight soldiers in a ramming attack, and are asking the public for assistance.

TikTok appoints former Biden official to address antisemitism

Amid rising antisemitism, TikTok hires ex-Biden adviser Erica Mindel as hate speech manager, prompting scrutiny over her ties to controversial past policies.

Kneecap Banned in Hungary for antisemitic and pro-Hamas acts

Hungarian authorities cite antisemitism and national security risks in barring Belfast-based rap group Kneecap ahead of their planned Sziget Festival performance.

After Hamas' response:

Israeli negotiation team to return from Doha after Hamas' response was received

Israeli delegation to return from Doha for consultations after Hamas responds to latest deal; PMO acknowledges mediator efforts.

Goldknopf threatens

Goldknopf threatens: 'Israel will be without haredim if they are drafted'

United Torah Judaism Party chairman says the haredi community would leave Israel entirely if they are faced with a mandatory IDF draft, tells religious Zionists who serve, 'don't transfer your pain to me.'

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Terrorist turns toward bus stop and runs over soldiers

Surveillance footage shows a Toyota turning off the road toward the bus stop and ramming soldiers at the entrance to Kfar Yona.

Gideon Sa'ar honors Chișinău Ghetto victims in Moldova ceremony

Israel and Moldova reaffirm strong bilateral ties while commemorating Holocaust victims in Chișinău.

Minister Amichay Eliyahu: All of Gaza will be Jewish

According to the Minister of Heritage, Israel will wipe out Gaza. 'Thank G-d we are erasing this evil.'

49 dead after plane crashes in Russia

Soviet-era Antonov An‑24 plane crashes in Russian forest with 49 people aboard, none survive.

IDF soldier severely injured during combat in Gaza

Soldier in IDF's 71st Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured by mortar fragment during combat in Gaza.

Arab to pay haredi man 100,000 NIS for pulling sideburns

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled that an Arab minor who attacked a Hasidic Jew and pulled his sideburns will compensate him 100,000 NIS.

Eight soldiers injured, two moderately, in ramming attack in central Israel

Vehicle rams into crowd of people waiting at bus stop near entrance to Kfar Yona; police helicopter aiding in search for perpetrator.

Watch: Itamar Ben Gvir joins son's 'beret march'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, completes 'beret march' in elite unit; father Itamar joins him for the last kilometer, helping carry the stretcher. Watch.

Haredi yeshiva dean:

Haredi yeshiva dean: Don't argue over Draft Law with secular people

Rabbi Dovid Povarsky slams government hostility toward Torah learners, urges yeshiva students to stand firm in faith and avoid public disputes.

'They Called Me a Nazi':

'They Called Me a Nazi': Haredim attack Injured IDF officer in Bnei Brak

A year and eight months after being severely wounded in combat, an IDF officer was attacked on his way to rehabilitation - by Jews.

Three ISIS terrorists arrested, Jerusalem terror attack thwarted

Police, Shin Bet, thwart ISIS terror attack in Jerusalem, arresting three Jerusalem Arab terrorists.

Jewish teens removed from flight in Spain

The incident occurred at Valencia Airport in Spain, where approximately 50 Jewish children and teenagers were forcibly removed from a plane after singing songs in Hebrew.

Projectile launched near Rafah aid site in Gaza, IDF says

Rocket fired from Khan Yunis landed 250 meters from a key aid hub near the Morag Corridor; site opened Thursday despite Hamas efforts to sabotage aid delivery.

Activist who plotted to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu indicted

Tel Aviv woman active in anti-government protests indicted for attempting to orchestrate the assassination of Prime Minister Netanyahu using an RPG.