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Report:

Report: Tehran acquires Chinese SAMs post-truce with Israel

Iran is reportedly receiving Chinese surface-to-air missiles to rebuild air defenses after its recent conflict with Israel. Deliveries began post-truce, with Iran paying via oil shipments to China, its largest crude importer.

Report: Tehran acquires Chinese SAMs post-truce with Israel

Major shift:

Major shift: US revokes terror designation from Syria’s HTS

Trump administration revokes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's terror designation, following the decision to lift Syria sanctions in order to aid its reconstruction after HTS ousted Assad.

Major shift: US revokes terror designation from Syria’s HTS

Tragedy during trek:

Tragedy during trek: Israeli father and son killed in Austria

An Israeli father and son killed during a mountain trek in Austria after the father slipped and the son tried to save him. Another son who was with them was unharmed.

Tragedy during trek: Israeli father and son killed in Austria

Watch

Watch: 1st footage of IDF airstrikes in Yemen yesterday

IDF releases footage of airstrike on the GALAXY LEADER merchant vessel, which was seized by the Houthis and converted into a radar station.

Watch: 1st footage of IDF airstrikes in Yemen yesterday

Hamas official

Hamas official: Optimistic about talks, ceasefire possible this week

Officials from the Hamas terrorist organization say the US and Israel are taking the current ceasefire talks more seriously than before.

Hamas official: Optimistic about talks, ceasefire possible this week

Former Ambassador:

Former Ambassador: 'America doesn't want a weak Israel'

Former ambassador Yoram Ettinger spoke with Arutz Sheva ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump, emphasizing the importance of a strong and independent Israel for the USA.

Former Ambassador: 'America doesn't want a weak Israel'

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: Behind the scenes of the strikes on Iran

Minister Israel Katz reveals new details on Operation "Hila" and the preparations for the strikes on Iran, including coordination with the US and a companion Operation: "Tornado."

Defense Minister: Behind the scenes of the strikes on Iran

Iranian President:

Iranian President: 'Israel tried to assassinate me'

Masoud Pezeshkian says he is not afraid to become a martyr and says the US was not involved in the alleged assassination plot in interview with far-right podcaster.

Iranian President: 'Israel tried to assassinate me'

Haredi parties boycott votes, coalition withdraws all legislation

Following the announcement from the haredi parties that they would boycott the Knesset votes until the Draft Law is presented, the coalition withdrew all the laws that were on the agenda.

Haredi parties boycott votes, coalition withdraws all legislation

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

IDF soldiers operated under the direction of the ISA to apprehend a terrorist in Salem who was a central arms dealer involved in multiple weapons and drug deals.

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

Report:

Report: Gaza aid proposal envisions voluntary transit camps

GHF presents $2 billion voluntary camp proposal aimed at aiding civilians, curbing Hamas control, and laying groundwork for long-term reconstruction in Gaza.

Report: Gaza aid proposal envisions voluntary transit camps

David Draiman booed during Ozzy Osbourne tour finale

Disturbed frontman booed by part of crowd in incident believed to stem from his pro-Israel activism following the October 7 massacre.

David Draiman booed during Ozzy Osbourne tour finale

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza is crazy

Finance Minister vows to block aid to Gaza, warns concessions to Hamas threaten Israel’s security and prolong the war.

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza is crazy

The sad end of Daniel the reservist

Daniel Edri lost two friends in the Supernova massacre and later served on the front lines in Gaza and Lebanon. This weekend, he took his own life.

The sad end of Daniel the reservist

Liberman: Soldiers fell on the altar of coalition's preservation

MK Avigdor Liberman accuses government of blocking deal to release all hostages, drawing sharp criticism from bereaved families, leaders across the political spectrum.

Liberman: Soldiers fell on the altar of coalition's preservation

Shin Bet foils attempt to recruit Israeli for Iranian intelligence

Tel Aviv resident, 27, arrested for allegedly carrying out sensitive missions for Iranian intelligence, including documenting public officials' homes and military bases.

Shin Bet foils attempt to recruit Israeli for Iranian intelligence

Gaza:

IDF destroys fighting positions, observation posts threatening forces

IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy terror infrastructure across Gaza, including in Beit Hanoun and Gaza City.

IDF destroys fighting positions, observation posts threatening forces

22 children killed in pedestrian accidents in 2024, highest toll in a decade

'Number of children killed in pedestrian accidents highest in past decade, summer vacation is a particularly dangerous period,' says Or Yarok Director-General, Adv. Yaniv Yaakov.

22 children killed in pedestrian accidents in 2024, highest toll in a decade

Smotrich reveals:

Smotrich reveals: After October 7 massacre, I wanted to resign

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shares initial decision to resign after the October 7 massacre, says his father encouraged him to stay and help manage the war.

Smotrich reveals: After October 7 massacre, I wanted to resign

The luxury of being part of an embracing community

In the rolling hills near Jerusalem, where nature’s peace meets urban convenience, 12 Stones offers a rare residential opportunity - a community where belonging, beauty, and balance define a new way of living

The luxury of being part of an embracing community

Israel Allies Foundation establishes six new caucuses across Africa

Israel Allies Foundation announced launch of six new Israel Allies Caucuses in Africa, strengthening ties between Israel and the continent in diplomacy, faith, and mutual support following war with Iran.

Israel Allies Foundation establishes six new caucuses across Africa

Unnecessary indictment:

Military court begins trial of soldiers over Sde Teiman incident

'While Israel is negotiating the release of terrorists with blood on their hands, it is prosecuting the soldiers who protected them,' say Honenu attorneys representing two of the soldiers.

Military court begins trial of soldiers over Sde Teiman incident

Yoni Netanyahu honored for heroic role in Entebbe rescue operation

Yoni Netanyahu honored in Porto ceremony as champion who changed world’s response to terrorism.

Yoni Netanyahu honored for heroic role in Entebbe rescue operation

President Herzog meets delegation of Muslim leaders from across Europe

President Herzog: 'You represent the silent majority in the Middle East...bring back a message of peace.' Imam Chalghoumi: 'You stand for brotherhood, humanity, and values of democracy.'

President Herzog meets delegation of Muslim leaders from across Europe

Haredi parties to boycott vote for new minister?

Haredi MKs warn of escalating boycott if no progress made on Draft Law, though questions arise regarding vote to approve MK Israel Eichler’s appointment as minister.

Haredi parties to boycott vote for new minister?

Arab source: Agreement with Hamas 'a matter of days'

Palestinian Arab source involved in ceasefire-prisoner swap negotiations predicts agreement between Israel and Hamas could be signed soon, due to direct involvement from US President Donald Trump.

Arab source: Agreement with Hamas 'a matter of days'

Bereaved father to PM:

Father of fallen IDF officer urges Netanyahu: 'Bring all hostages home'

Ahead of PM's meeting with President Trump, Danny Steinberg, father of Lt. Col. Yehonatan Steinberg, calls on Netanyahu to fulfill his promise to eliminate Hamas and bring all hostages home.

Father of fallen IDF officer urges Netanyahu: 'Bring all hostages home'

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in southern Syria

Watch footage from special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests cell operated by Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in southern Syria

Head of Israeli-backed militia:

Head of Israeli-backed militia: Yasser Abu Shabab: 'Hamas despicable subhumans'

'Does someone who kidnaps and murders children like the Bibas family really have any right to judge others? These are despicable, lowly subhumans whose end is near,' says head of Israeli-backed militia, Yasser Abu Shabab.

Head of Israeli-backed militia: Yasser Abu Shabab: 'Hamas despicable subhumans'

Senior Hamas official:

Senior Hamas official admits: 'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

Senior Hamas official admits that nearly all of the terrorist group's leadership has been wiped out in the war, with Gaza descending into chaos as armed clans seize control and Hamas loses its ability to govern.

Senior Hamas official admits: 'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

In preparation for potential attack by Iran during Operation Rising Lion, IDF activated its 'Shadow General Staff' for the first time, ensuring command continuity in the event of a strike on Israel’s military leadership.

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

Couple requests permission to hold brit milah in Joseph's Tomb

Samaria couple ask IDF Central Command and Defense Minister to permit holding their son's brit milah at Joseph's Tomb, citing a personal connection and provisions from the Oslo Accords ensuring Jewish access.

Couple requests permission to hold brit milah in Joseph's Tomb

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Trump rips 'train wreck' Musk over new political party

US President Trump lashes out at Elon Musk after Musk launched a new political party, calling him a "train wreck." Trump criticizes the move as disruptive, noting third parties rarely succeed in the US.

Trump rips 'train wreck' Musk over new political party

Nvidia seeks massive campus in northern Israel for R&D hub

Nvidia is pursuing a massive land deal in northern Israel to build a new R&D campus, a multi-billion shekel investment slated to be one of the largest by a foreign tech firm.

Nvidia seeks massive campus in northern Israel for R&D hub

Central Park:

Independence Day weekend rally in Central Park calls for hostage deal

On Fourth of July weekend, New Yorkers rally in Central Park, demanding freedom for 50 hostages, including Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen.

Independence Day weekend rally in Central Park calls for hostage deal

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel, sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

IDF identifies launch of missiles from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judean Foothills areas. Attempts were made to intercept the missiles.

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel, sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Indirect ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar end without a breakthrough. Palestinian Arab sources claim the Israeli delegation lacks sufficient authority for an agreement.

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Explosions in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes in Yemen, explosions heard in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel.

IDF launches strikes in Yemen, explosions heard in Hodeidah

Eshkol residents furious:

Eshkol residents furious: We will not accept continued attacks on our territory

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council demands that the defense establishment investigate the mortar shell that struck an open area in Nirim. IDF says the mortar was not intercepted due to human error.

Eshkol residents furious: We will not accept continued attacks on our territory