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Watch:

Watch: IDF seizes 3 tons of weapons on Mt. Hermon

Troops of the 810th Brigade identified several central commando headquarters of the former Syrian regime in the Mount Hermon area, which were responsible for the Syria-Lebanon region during the Assad regime period.

Watch: IDF seizes 3 tons of weapons on Mt. Hermon

Tel Aviv central bus station

Foreign national grabs 9-year-old girl at Tel Aviv central bus station

Police arrested a man from India who grabbed a 9-year-old girl at the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv and covered her mouth when she screamed.

Foreign national grabs 9-year-old girl at Tel Aviv central bus station

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

PM Netanyahu dismissed accusations that Israel is refusing a hostage deal. 'Hamas wants to stay in Gaza so they can rearm and attack us again and again.'

Netanyahu: 'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

Elise Stefanik

Elise Stefanik: 'American people will never forget how God saved Trump a year ago'

Congresswoman Stefanik calls for greater transparency in the investigation into the attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Elise Stefanik: 'American people will never forget how God saved Trump a year ago'

Arab influencer

Arab influencer: Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas

Ali Shaaban, a well-known Arab-Israeli influencer, responds to criticism he is 'silent' about the suffering of children in Gaza. 'I do speak about it, but sometimes the truth hurts.'

Arab influencer: Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas

By The Numbers:

By The Numbers: Tens of thousands claim damages from war with Iran

Close to 50,000 compensation claims have already been submitted to the Property Tax Fund by tens of thousands of citizens and businesses. Tel Aviv leads in the extent of the damage.

By The Numbers: Tens of thousands claim damages from war with Iran

Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Hearing on dismissal of AG can't be canceled

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg rejected the petitions that sought to stop the hearing for Gali Baharav Miara and freeze the process of her dismissal.

Supreme Court: Hearing on dismissal of AG can't be canceled

Coming Soon:

Coming Soon: IDF to begin operational use of Arrow 4

IAI CEO Boaz Levy revealed that the Arrow 4 interceptor missile is expected to become operational soon. The next generation of development is also underway.

Coming Soon: IDF to begin operational use of Arrow 4

Philippine national succumbs to wounds sustained in Iranian missile strike on Rehovot

Leah Mosquera, 49, succumbed to wounds weeks after an Iranian missile struck her Rehovot home during Operation Rising Lion.

Philippine national succumbs to wounds sustained in Iranian missile strike on Rehovot

President Herzog honors outstanding haredi volunteers in security and rescue services

In a moving ceremony at the President's Residence, awards of excellence were given to Haredi volunteers serving in Israel’s police, emergency, and prison services.

President Herzog honors outstanding haredi volunteers in security and rescue services

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

IDF forces intensify operations across Gaza, eliminating terrorists and dismantling rocket launchers, tunnels, and weapons sites amid heavy airstrikes.

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

Leftist provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths released to house arrest

Journalist accused of inciting terror over post celebrating IDF deaths to be released to house arrest, banned from leaving Israel for 180 days.

Leftist provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths released to house arrest

Supreme Court approves compromise on Shin Bet chief appointment

PM will announce his nominee for Shin Bet chief within 60 days, appointment will be reviewed by the advisory committee and the nominee will not be involved in the Qatargate affair.

Supreme Court approves compromise on Shin Bet chief appointment

Earthquake system updated after controlled explosion sends country into panic

Following confusion caused by an IDF tunnel blast near Lebanon, Israel upgrades its earthquake alert system to avoid future false alarms.

Earthquake system updated after controlled explosion sends country into panic

Haredi family's home burgled while they slept

Video recording on a mobile phone found in a suspect's possession revealed to family members that their home had been broken into while they were asleep.

Haredi family's home burgled while they slept

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges US to impose high tariffs on Ireland

Irish parliament to vote on law criminalizing Judea and Samaria imports; Samaria council head Yossi Dagan urges US response.

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges US to impose high tariffs on Ireland

Lod Mayor:

Lod Mayor: 'State enabling elimination of Israeli Arabs'

Following the murder of Nadia Khinawi in Lod, part of the soaring internal Arab crime rate, Mayor Yair Revivo accused the Israeli government of allowing violence within Arab society to continue.

Lod Mayor: 'State enabling elimination of Israeli Arabs'

Disturbing:

Disturbing: One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

ADL poll finds widespread conspiracy beliefs, generational divides, and bipartisan concern amid calls for urgent action against antisemitism in the US.

Disturbing: One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

Kushner takes office as Amb. to France |'Fighting antisemitism at the heart of my mission'

Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.

Kushner takes office as Amb. to France |'Fighting antisemitism at the heart of my mission'

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

7th Brigade troops eliminated two terrorists who launched antitank missiles at IDF forces in the Gaza City area.

Watch: Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

Government responds to court on petitions against AG's dismissal

Government argues it is unreasonable to force it to continue working with a legal official who is politically motivated and has long since lost its full confidence in it.

Government responds to court on petitions against AG's dismissal

Erez Weiner:

Erez Weiner: 'If you want us to win the war, stop piggybacking on the hostage families'

Erez Weiner clarifies he did not criticize the hostage families, but those who are politically exploiting their pain.

Erez Weiner: 'If you want us to win the war, stop piggybacking on the hostage families'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Extension of service in special IDF units suspended

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders a halt on extra permanent service for soldiers in special units, sets up a team to review the issue.

Chief of Staff: Extension of service in special IDF units suspended

Watch:

Watch: Israel's Dror 1 satellite launches into space

The first member of IAI's new Dror series of communication satellites lifted off from the SpaceX launch facility in Florida.

Watch: Israel's Dror 1 satellite launches into space

Report:

Report: Iranian President wounded in Israeli attack

Iranian media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian was wounded a few days after the war with Israel began while he was at a meeting in western Tehran.

Report: Iranian President wounded in Israeli attack

xAI apologizes for Grok's post-upgrade antisemitic responses

Elon Musk's xAI issues an apology after its AI assistant, Grok, published antisemitic posts following a software update. The company attributes the issue to a change aimed at making Grok more "human-like".

xAI apologizes for Grok's post-upgrade antisemitic responses

UK crackdown:

UK crackdown: Over 70 arrested in protests for Palestine Action

Over 70 individuals arrested across the UK in a second week of protests against the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

UK crackdown: Over 70 arrested in protests for Palestine Action

'The worst of all worlds'

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline: The worst of all worlds

Former Justice Minister urges Netanyahu to demand the release of all hostages in exchange for ending the war.

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline: The worst of all worlds

Netanyahu on hostages:

Netanyahu on hostage recovery: I intend to get all of them back

PM Netanyahu speaks with Mark Levin of Fox News, champions Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, details Israel's Gaza war challenges and confronts Hamas's "double war crimes."

Netanyahu on hostage recovery: I intend to get all of them back

Kfar Chabad in an uproar as rabbi orders wedding halls closed

Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi orders closure of Kfar Chabad’s wedding halls following incidents of 'immodesty at Beit Zlata,' sparking backlash among community.

Kfar Chabad in an uproar as rabbi orders wedding halls closed

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

A new video from Gaza shows a terrorist charging an Israeli tank with an IED - and escaping unscathed.

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

Amid stalemate:

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks amid stalemate

Israel set to present new maps outlining IDF withdrawal plans during Qatar negotiations, gap remains over the scope of IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks amid stalemate

Mid-air crisis over Tehran:

Mid-air crisis over Tehran: Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

An Israeli F-15 fighter jet narrowly avoided disaster deep over Iranian territory after a critical fuel malfunction during Operation Rising Lion.

Mid-air crisis over Tehran: Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

Air India crash:

Air India crash: Preliminary findings reveal pilot cut fuel supply to engines

Investigation into Air India crash that killed 260 people reveals fuel control switches were set to cutoff; cause of switch change still unclear.

Air India crash: Preliminary findings reveal pilot cut fuel supply to engines

Simcha Goldin at Hostages Square: We do not despair

Simcha Goldin, father of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed and abducted in 2014, marks son's 4,000th day in Hamas captivity at Hostages Square demonstration.

Simcha Goldin at Hostages Square: We do not despair

British MPs call to recognize Palestinian state

Nearly sixty MPs demanded action from PM Starmer after Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the establishment of a 'humanitarian city' in the ruins of Rafah.

British MPs call to recognize Palestinian state

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and agreement

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and agreement

PM’s Office slams NYT article, defends Netanyahu’s bold leadership and military triumphs

Prime Minister’s Office rejects claims in NYT article, affirming Netanyahu's decisive leadership in Israel's military successes and emphasizing role in hostage deals and critical actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

PM’s Office slams NYT article, defends Netanyahu’s bold leadership and military triumphs

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi:

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi: President Trump, being in those tunnels is hell

Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi speaks at Hostages Square demonstration, calls on US President Donald Trump to do everything to free remaining hostages. 'Window of opportunity is open - and it won't be for long.'

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi: President Trump, being in those tunnels is hell

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of Arab rioters, accompanied by far-left anarchists, attack Jewish shepherds in pre-planned operation, injuring two.

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria