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Greece:

Israeli teens attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece

Israeli teens were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters who chased them out of a local pub.

Israeli teens attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece

In wake of antisemitism:

In wake of antisemitism: European rabbis learn Krav Maga and self-defense

Dozens of European rabbis gather for a seminar focusing on community challenges and safety, including Krav Maga training to help the rabbis defend themselves.

In wake of antisemitism: European rabbis learn Krav Maga and self-defense

Three murdered overnight as Arab sector violence surges

A deadly night across Israel leaves three Arabs shot dead in separate incidents; police suspect at least one family feud.

Three murdered overnight as Arab sector violence surges

Report:

Report: 17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents

The IDF has identified a significant rise in the number of fatal operational accidents among Israeli forces in Gaza.

Report: 17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents

Significant development:

Significant development: Vote to replace Edelstein will be open

Likud’s legal advisor rules that the election for the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair can proceed without a secret ballot - despite demands for one from Knesset members.

Significant development: Vote to replace Edelstein will be open

US nuclear security agency breached in Microsoft SharePoint hack

The US agency overseeing nuclear weapons breached in a China-linked hack of Microsoft SharePoint, according to Bloomberg. Officials say no classified data was exposed and the impact was limited.

US nuclear security agency breached in Microsoft SharePoint hack

Attack foiled:

Attack foiled: NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

Attack foiled: NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

US cracks down on Houthi-linked companies in Yemen and UAE

US sanctions key individuals and companies tied to a Houthi petroleum smuggling network across Yemen and the UAE, accusing them of laundering funds and importing Iranian oil to support the group's operations in the Red Sea and beyond.

US cracks down on Houthi-linked companies in Yemen and UAE

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, dies at 76 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. Osbourne made headlines last year for condemning rapper Kanye West’s use of his music without permission, citing West’s history of antisemitism.

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76

In southern Gaza

Three soldiers injured by explosive device in southern Gaza

Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident

Three soldiers injured by explosive device in southern Gaza

Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize hostage deal

State Department announces that the US Special Envoy will head to the region and that Israel and Hamas have agreed on a humanitarian corridor in Gaza.

Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize hostage deal

Hostage's family seeks answers after PIJ 'lost contact' with captors

The family of Rom Braslavski is demanding answers from the government after the Islamic Jihad terror group claimed that contact with him and his captors had been severed.

Hostage's family seeks answers after PIJ 'lost contact' with captors

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset plenum will vote tomorrow, just before the start of the summer recess, on a motion to support the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

After Five Months:

After Five Months: Avraham Mengistu released from hospital

Mengistu had been hospitalized at Ichilov Hospital since being released from Hamas captivity where he was held for over a decade.

After Five Months: Avraham Mengistu released from hospital

Real-life Wonder Woman

Real-life Wonder Woman: Hamas captivity survivors meet actress Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman actress engages in emotional conversation with Doron Steinbrecher, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Moran Stella Yanai, and Ilana Gritzewsky.

Real-life Wonder Woman: Hamas captivity survivors meet actress Gal Gadot

Judea and Samaria:

Judea and Samaria: IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

Overnight (Tuesday), IDF soldiers operated in the areas of Beit Ummar and Al-Fureidis. The soldiers confiscated 20 ready-to-use pipe explosives and apprehended the terrorists who held the explosives.

Judea and Samaria: IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

Watch:

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas squad burying IEDs

Soldiers from the 98th Division continued operating in the Shuja'iyya and Zeitoun areas of Gaza City today.

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas squad burying IEDs

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

PM responds to call from bereaved families from the Hagvura Forum to cut off aid to Gaza to ensure the aid does not go to Hamas.

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

AI video presents Gaza according to Trump's plan

In an artificial intelligence video, Minister Gila Gamliel presents her vision for Gaza: a voluntary immigration plan, reconstruction, and cooperation with Trump.

AI video presents Gaza according to Trump's plan

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warns that new government published stastitics on hate crimes in Canada shows Jews are 25 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes than other Canadians.

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

IDF apprehends weapons dealers in southern Syria

Troops of the 210th Division, in cooperation with Unit 504, arrested weapons dealers operating in southern Syria and seized the trafficked weapons.

IDF apprehends weapons dealers in southern Syria

Sa'ar

Sa'ar: 'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

Israeli Foreign Minister says US withdrawal from UNESCO 'a necessary step' due to organization's 'trampling' of Israel's rights.

Sa'ar: 'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

Binyamin Council

Binyamin Council: How the torched church Blood Libel was debunked

Behind the scenes of how the council uncovered a story fabricated to blame Israelis for a fire at an ancient church in Taybeh.

Binyamin Council: How the torched church Blood Libel was debunked

Haskel meets Dutch MP

Haskel meets Dutch MP: A courageous voice against Iranian regime, rising antisemitism

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel met yesterday in Jerusalem with Dutch Member of Parliament Ulysse Ellian during his 1st visit to Israel.

Haskel meets Dutch MP: A courageous voice against Iranian regime, rising antisemitism

Smotrich:

Smotrich: IDF Chief of Staff supports annexation of territory in Gaza

Finance Minister reveals top-level IDF backing for plan to establish Jewish communities in northern Gaza, calling it a 'great opportunity.'

Smotrich: IDF Chief of Staff supports annexation of territory in Gaza

Iran:

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Iran attempts to conceal a series of severe security failures, following deep-cover Mossad operations that led to the precise elimination of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officials.

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Top haredi yeshiva in shock after students announce IDF enlistment

Wolfson Yeshiva held an emergency assembly after three students, including two Kol Torah alumni, declared plans to enlist in the IDF, sparking sharp rebuke from the dean.

Top haredi yeshiva in shock after students announce IDF enlistment

Due to anti-Israel biases:

Due to anti-Israel biases:Due to anti-Israel biases: Trump to withdraw US from UNESCO

Trump admin. cited anti-American and anti-Israel biases, as well as the promotion of a 'woke agenda' that he claims harms national interests, for the decision.

Due to anti-Israel biases:Due to anti-Israel biases: Trump to withdraw US from UNESCO

Moments before ceasefire:

Senior Iranian nuclear scientist key target in Israeli strike

Mohammad Reza Seddiqi Saber, a senior nuclear scientist regarded as a key figure in Iran's nuclear warhead development program, was killed in a precision Israeli strike just hours before the ceasefire in Operation Rising Lion.

Senior Iranian nuclear scientist key target in Israeli strike

IDF responds to WHO allegations over Gaza strikes and staff detentions

IDF says it coordinated with international groups before operations in Deir al-Balah, adding that detainees were screened lawfully and most were released promptly.

IDF responds to WHO allegations over Gaza strikes and staff detentions

The baby from the diaper commercial fell in Gaza

In emotional interview, family of fallen Golani soldier Amit Cohen describes his bravery, selflessness, and final hours before tragic accident in Khan Yunis.

The baby from the diaper commercial fell in Gaza

Global passport index: Israel rises to 18th place

Singapore continues to hold the title of the world's most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 193 out of 227 destinations worldwide, according to the Henley & Partners Index for the first half of 2025.

Global passport index: Israel rises to 18th place

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Iran and its axis remain in our sights - the campaign is not over'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir led a special meeting emphasizing a complex and challenging reality that requires multi-arena operations.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Iran and its axis remain in our sights - the campaign is not over'

Iran:

Iran: Cyberattacks damage critical infrastructure during Operation Rising Lion

For the first time, Tehran acknowledges critical systems attacked in a coordinated and large-scale manner, blames "foreign entities" and establishes special team to prevent further intrusions.

Iran: Cyberattacks damage critical infrastructure during Operation Rising Lion

Drama at the rabbinical court:

Drama at the rabbinical court: Bank robber grants wife divorce after 6-year battle

Chief Rabbi David Yosef leads delicate negotiations to free woman whose husband refused a get, ending years of legal battles and prison refusals.

Drama at the rabbinical court: Bank robber grants wife divorce after 6-year battle

Warning to haredi youngsters to avoid going to airport, risking arrest

The Yeshiva Council today distributed a letter to all haredi yeshivot across the country, warning students not to attempt to independently arrange their military status.

Warning to haredi youngsters to avoid going to airport, risking arrest

Parents of soldiers in Battalion 605 demand change amid safety concerns

Following the deadly APC incident in Khan Yunis, parents of Battalion 605 soldiers are campaigning to retire the aging Puma vehicle, voicing concerns over troop safety and morale.

Parents of soldiers in Battalion 605 demand change amid safety concerns

'Finally, we had what we wanted'

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses US politics, his legacy, personal regrets, and an unexpected moment with President Trump over hamburgers.

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

Hunter Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's attack on Iran

'Bombing the s*** out of whatever remains of a Mosque in Gaza and turning it into a golf course.. is not going to work,' Hunter Biden tells Andrew Callaghan.

Hunter Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's attack on Iran

Huckabee clarifies:

Huckabee clarifies: I never blamed anyone for Taybeh church fire

US Ambassador to Israel comments on Israel Police findings of reported arson at Taybeh’s Church of Saint George: I have not attributed the cause of the fire to any person or group. Glad police continue to search for the truth.

Huckabee clarifies: I never blamed anyone for Taybeh church fire