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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.'

'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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

London

Watch: Man rams Orthodox Jews with scooter in antisemitic attacks in London

Victims include a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries and a three-year-old child left traumatized in what Shomrim called 'unprovoked antisemitic assaults'.

IDF Reservist:

IDF Reservist: 'We are going out to put an end to evil'

Hagai, a Hesder Yeshiva student and reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, shares his thoughts moments before returning to Gaza.

As extremists protest

MK Succot distributes chocolate to haredi enlistees as extremists protest

MK Zvi Succot visited the Tel Hashomer Induction Center to support haredi men enlisting in IDF combat units, handing out chocolate as protesters from the Jerusalem Faction jeered.

Belgian hospital records 'Jewish' as allergy in 9-year-old's file

A 9-year-old girl’s medical file at a hospital in Knokke, Belgium listed 'Jewish (Israeli)' under allergies, prompting legal action and ethical condemnation.

How the IDF is preparing for the next phase of the war

Ahead of the large wave of reservists to be mobilized to take Gaza City, the IDF has begun extensive preparations to receive the soldiers being called up and support their families.

Airport scam:

Travelers find cars damaged, fined after using illegal Ben Gurion valet service

The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.

How Abu Obeidah built Hamas's propaganda force

Hamas's propaganda force numbered 1,500 operatives, including hundreds of combat photographers and propaganda command centers across the Gaza Strip.

Two Houthi missiles aimed at Israel explode in Saudi Arabia

The Houthis in Yemen launched two missiles at Israel, but they exploded in Saudi territory.

Targeted assassinations:

10.7 terrorist and ambush organizer eliminated in targeted assassinations

The IDF and ISA announced the elimination of dozens of terrorists in Gaza, including Ahmad Abu Deif, a Hamas deputy commander, and Taleb Abu Atiwi, a Nukhba team leader from the October 7 attack.

Police shocked

Police shocked to catch preschool teacher moonlighting as cocaine trafficker

Jerusalem District Police arrested two suspects in their 30s with half a kilo of cocaine and cash; the suspects, including a preschool teacher, were taken for questioning and face custody hearing.

Palestinian Arab reports: IDF forces arrest Hebron Mayor.

Local reports claim IDF forces raided the home of Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh and arrested him. The IDF has yet to confirm.

Education Ministry denies removing democracy from exams

The ministry clarified that, contrary to reports, no change was made to the civics matriculation exams and that schools continue to teach content related to liberal democracy.

Full battle timeline

10.7 battle inquiry: Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured

An IDF inquiry into the October 7 battle at Camp Yiftah found that quick action by the 77th Battalion prevented Hamas from seizing the base, though nine soldiers were killed.

China, Russia join Iran in slamming European push to restore UN sanctions

China and Russia back Iran in rejecting a European bid to reimpose UN sanctions, calling the snapback move “legally flawed” amid failed nuclear talks and rising tensions over uranium enrichment.

During Coldplay concert

Coldplay’s Chris Martin invites Israelis on stage, then welcomes 'Palestinians'

Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin invited two Israeli women on stage at Wembley, sparking applause and boos. He then welcomed both Israelis and Palestinians but made no mention of Hamas-held hostages.

Abbas:

Abbas: Netanyahu determined to continue genocide of Palestinian people

PA chairman Abbas accuses Netanyahu of “genocide,” says Israel regrets recognizing the PLO, and declares PA readiness to govern Gaza with Arab or international partners.

Sderot Mayor:

Sderot Mayor calls for decisive action: Annex at least two kilometers inside Gaza Strip

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.

Belgium to recognize 'Palestine', impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza

Belgian Foreign Minister announces his country will recognize “Palestine” and impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza. The move includes sanctions on Israeli “settlements” and support for a two-state solution.

Terror attack thwarted:

Terror attack thwarted: Terrorist shot in operation in village of Tamun

Wanted terrorist shot and wounded during a security operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Tamun. Three family members, who were not the targets, injured by gunfire from the forces.

‘Great American Patriot’

‘Great American Patriot’: Trump to award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump announces that Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The announcement comes as Giuliani is recovering in hospital following an accident.

Trump:

Trump: Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did

President Donald Trump tells Daily Caller Israel’s once-dominant lobby in Congress has weakened: They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them.

Gaza airdrops halted:

Gaza airdrops halted: Jordan, Egypt pull back, land convoys seen as sufficient

Jordan and Egypt suspend Gaza aid airdrops as Israeli officials explain that enough aid enters by land, dismissing famine concerns and citing limited impact of flights.

Haunting image:

SFC (Res.) Ariel Lubliner laid to rest | 'The entire world needs to know who you were'

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, age 34, who fell in a friendly-fire incident, was laid to rest, escorted by hundreds, led by his wife and nine-month-old son.

'Man-made famine'

'Man-made famine' | UK Foreign Secretary goes on tirade against Israel

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel over Gaza aid, announced £15m in new assistance, and tied ceasefire demands to hostage release and Hamas disarmament.

Chief of Staff Criticizes Cabinet:

Chief of Staff criticizes Cabinet: 'Two years later, you remember to decide Gaza's fate?'

At the Cabinet meeting, the Chief of Staff claimed that Gaza has largely been defeated, the Mossad chief called for a partial deal, and Netanyahu refused to allow a vote on the matter.

Netanyahu in Galilee:

Netanyahu in north: 'They call it Tuscany, but it came before; it's the land of the Bible'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Nof HaGalil on the first school day, lauding the 95% return of Galilee children to school, and outlining plans to develop the region’s infrastructure and economy.

'I Miss My Brother':

'I Miss My Brother': Sister of hostage starts 1st grade

Tzvika and Efrat Mor accompanied their daughter Oria to her first day in first grade. Oria said: 'I miss my brother Eitan very much and I pray that he will return home healthy.'

After government ignores it

Supreme Court cancels hearing on A-G dismissal after government ignores it

The Supreme Court canceled Wednesday’s hearing on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s dismissal, issuing a conditional order and instructing the gov’t to update by Sept. 14.

Rehab patient draws sharp object, shot by guards

A 27-year-old man attacked security guards, drew a sharp object, and was shot in the leg due to danger to other patients.

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Kipa-clad Arab admits terror plan after arrest

Jerusalem police arrested a Palestinian Arab who crossed illegally from Judea and Samaria, found a kipa in his pocket, and later confessed he planned a terror attack.

Kabbalist took benefits fraudulently and evaded taxes

The Supreme Court permitted publication of the name Raziel Dahan, a kabbalist, who is suspected of fraudulently receiving benefits from the National Insurance Institute and of evading taxes of millions of shekels over several years.

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

While Houthis claim several UAVs were launched at Israel after the funeral of their PM and ministers, the IDF identified one and intercepted it.

'Disgraceful'

Israel slams IAGS over Gaza genocide allegation

Israel condemned the International Association of Genocide Scholars' resolution accusing it of genocide in Gaza, calling it a distortion based on Hamas propaganda.

Minister Wasserlauf:

Minister Wasserlauf: 'If the north needs me - they can text me directly'

The Minister of the Negev, the Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, sent a personal letter to residents of northern Israel for the start of the school year, assuring them that they could always turn to him for help.