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Nuclear watchdog:

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

IAEA reports Iran expanded 60% enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Israeli strikes, raising serious concerns over inspections and verification access.

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Shas spokesman reveals:

Shas spokesman reveals: Why the law for regional enrollment stalled

Shas spokesman Asher Medina relates Degel Torah faction’s opposition, blames Ashkenazic-haredi party for enabling ongoing discrimination against Sephardic high school girls.

Shas spokesman reveals: Why the law for regional enrollment stalled

Report

Report: Satellite images show new accelerated construction at Dimona reactor

New satellite images reveal accelerated work at the Dimona reactor; experts are divided over whether it is a new heavy-water reactor or a nuclear weapons assembly facility.

Report: Satellite images show new accelerated construction at Dimona reactor

Despite war damage:

Despite war damage: Kyiv Jewish school opens its doors

Despite the physical damage and emotional trauma from a nearby drone strike, the Perlina-Or Avner school administration decided to continue its educational activities.

Despite war damage: Kyiv Jewish school opens its doors

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

New study debunks the 'genocide' libel

A new report published by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find that those making the genocide accusation against Israel often rely on false data and ignore Hamas's actions.

New study debunks the 'genocide' libel

'My son is dying'

Father of hostage cries out at the Knesset: 'My son is dying'

At a stormy Knesset session, families of hostages held in Gaza accused lawmakers of inaction, warning their children are tortured and 'running out of time' without a comprehensive deal.

Father of hostage cries out at the Knesset: 'My son is dying'

Salesforce replaces 4000 workers with AI

Salesforce laid off thousands of employees after Agentforce AI began handling half of customer inquiries, allowing the company to focus on restoring 100 million previously unaddressed leads.

Salesforce replaces 4000 workers with AI

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Families of the hostages appealed to Police Commissioner Daniel Levi, demanding action against road blockages and disturbances that 'endanger the stability of the state and hinder the return of the hostages'

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Watch: Israeli Navy, Gaza Division, conduct joint exercise

Israeli Navy and Gaza Division conduct joint exercise, aiming to strengthen defense along the maritime border.

Watch: Israeli Navy, Gaza Division, conduct joint exercise

Gaza City resident to IDF officer:

Gaza City resident to IDF officer: 'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Gaza City resident tells COGAT officer of Hamas' attempts to block residents from evacuating southwards, exploiting civilians as human shields.

Gaza City resident to IDF officer: 'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Ben-Gurion scam:

Ben-Gurion scam: Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.

Ben-Gurion scam: Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Chief of Staff slams racist statements against COGAT chief

COGAT Major General Ghassan Alian 'an outstanding combat officer who has served for decades with the utmost dedication' to Israel and its citizens, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

Chief of Staff slams racist statements against COGAT chief

Despite Draft Law talks:

Haredi newspaper signals no budget support despite Draft Law talks

Hamodia newspaper escalates tone, says haredi parties won't support budget bill despite talks on Draft Law.

Haredi newspaper signals no budget support despite Draft Law talks

Right-wing journalist wins large defamation settlement

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ruled that journalist Ben Caspit must compensate right-wing journalist Elisha Yered for defamatory tweets.

Right-wing journalist wins large defamation settlement

Leftist protest:

Leftist protest: Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

Leftist protest: Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen

Sirens sound throughout central Israel, explosions heard in Jerusalem, following Houthi missile launch from Yemen.

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen

ZOA chief slams IAGS genocide claim against Israel

Morton Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, calls IAGS accusation 'extraordinary bias,' highlighting Hamas’ genocidal intent and Israel’s efforts to protect civilians.

ZOA chief slams IAGS genocide claim against Israel

Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center

Seven government ministers asked the defense minister to transfer the artillery piece from the IDF to emphasize Menachem Begin's contribution to preventing a civil war.

Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center

IDF & ISA announce:

IDF & ISA announce: Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.

IDF & ISA announce: Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

Leftist protesters set garbage cans on fire near PM's residence

Anti-government protesters and relatives of some hostages begin three days of protests in Jerusalem, pushing to end the war against Hamas - no matter what the price.

Leftist protesters set garbage cans on fire near PM's residence

US sanctions oil smuggling network tied to Iran

US sanctions UAE-based network for smuggling Iranian oil as Iraqi crude, targeting Iran’s revenue stream amid stalled nuclear talks.

US sanctions oil smuggling network tied to Iran

Israel successfully launches Ofek 19 satellite into space

Ofek 19, a highly advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) observation satellite with enhanced capabilities, enters orbit around Earth and begins transmitting data.

Israel successfully launches Ofek 19 satellite into space

'Held like a dog'

'Held like a dog': Or Levy’s testimony shakes South African Jews

Or Levy, held by Hamas for 491 days, recounts starvation, shackles, and loss. His story, shared in South Africa, is a plea to remember the hostages and fight for their return.

'Held like a dog': Or Levy’s testimony shakes South African Jews

Britain:

Police arrest 26-year-old UK man in hate crime targeting Jewish teen

26-year-old man from Ferndown arrested after a Jewish teen was shot with an air rifle in Bournemouth. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime and have released the suspect on bail.

Police arrest 26-year-old UK man in hate crime targeting Jewish teen

Ahead of Gaza takeover:

Ahead of Gaza takeover operation: Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Israel in about ten days, prior to the launch of the operation to take over Gaza City.

Ahead of Gaza takeover operation: Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days

Trump laughs off viral death rumors, blames media double standard

President Donald Trump dismisses rumors claiming he had died over Labor Day weekend. Calling the speculation 'crazy' and 'fake,' he joked about media bias, contrasting the scrutiny he faces with the treatment of former President Joe Biden.

Trump laughs off viral death rumors, blames media double standard

Shepherd arrested in his home in Binyamin region: 'Dangerous precedent'

Tal Yinon Derdik, a shepherd from Binyamin, was arrested at his home in Kfar Tarfon, after he refused to leave the place following the imposition of a closed military area order.

Shepherd arrested in his home in Binyamin region: 'Dangerous precedent'

Love each other, don't judge:

Call for unity from Hostages Square: 'Love each other, don't judge'

Hundreds gathered in Hostages Square on Tuesday evening for the 'Singing Together for Their Return' event; families of hostages and the fallen spoke about the importance of unity in the nation.

Call for unity from Hostages Square: 'Love each other, don't judge'

Eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Netanyahu considers

Netanyahu considers: Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering the establishment of a governmental committee with broad powers in order to prevent the President of the Supreme Court from determining the committee's members.

Netanyahu considers: Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures

First time in 96 years:

Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students return to historic Hebron home after 96 years

Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students make history by returning to a house that belonged to Jews before the 1929 massacre.

Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students return to historic Hebron home after 96 years

Netanyahu to soldiers

Netanyahu to soldiers: 'You’ve paid a high price, We’re facing the decisive stage'

PM says in message to the soldiers of the IDF: 'I believe in you, I believe in you, and the whole nation is embracing you.'

Netanyahu to soldiers: 'You’ve paid a high price, We’re facing the decisive stage'

'Make history'

Hostage families stage mock Nobel Prize ceremony for Trump

The families of the hostages held in Gaza held a press conference outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, where they appealed to US President Donald Trump, urging him to make history by signing a US-backed agreement to bring home the hostages and end the war.

Hostage families stage mock Nobel Prize ceremony for Trump

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: We will not stop the war until we defeat this enemy

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Nachshonim base, says: 'Nowhere does the IDF offer anything less than decisive victory.'

Chief of Staff: We will not stop the war until we defeat this enemy

Right wing parties:

Right wing parties: 'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

Right wing parties: 'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Recovered hostage's daughter

Recovered hostage's daughter: No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

Recovered hostage's daughter: No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father

Florida man gets 25 years for plot to attack Jews & black people

Miami resident sentenced for possession of multiple guns and thousands of bullets and for making "detailed" plans to attack Jewish and African American targets.

Florida man gets 25 years for plot to attack Jews & black people