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Despite documentation:

Despite documentation: Attorney General's office closes case of lynching Jews

After three observers were attacked in the 2019 elections in Umm al-Fahm, Attorney General's office closes the case; Honenu demands to bring the assailants to justice.

Despite documentation: Attorney General's office closes case of lynching Jews

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Study:

Study: Eating bananas, avocado and spinach reduces hospitalizations and death by 24%

A comprehensive study in Denmark finds that a potassium-rich diet reduces the risk of heart disease, hospitalizations and death by 24%, noting that 'the potassium-to-sodium ratio in the modern diet has changed dramatically.'

Study: Eating bananas, avocado and spinach reduces hospitalizations and death by 24%

Report:

Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to possible Hamas deal

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to possible Hamas deal

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Only the military option remains on the table

A diplomatic source said that previous frameworks for a hostage deal or ceasefire are no longer relevant, and if a deal is reached, it would include all hostages, both the living and the deceased.

Diplomatic source: Only the military option remains on the table

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

Iran’s IRGC arrests eight suspects accused of spying for Mossad during Israel’s June offensive. Materials for sabotage seized.

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

Report:

Report: Trump moving forward with plans to rename Pentagon as 'Department of War'

Wall Street Journal reports that legislative proposals are underway to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, with support from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Report: Trump moving forward with plans to rename Pentagon as 'Department of War'

France:

France: Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'

Lyon’s Holocaust memorial defaced with “Free Gaza,” sparking outrage amid a 112% rise in antisemitic acts across France since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

France: Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'

After three and a half months:

After three and a half months: Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

After three and a half months: Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Report:

Report: Only four Houthi ministers remain alive

Al-Arabiya reports just four Houthi ministers still alive following IDF strike in Sana'a, Yemen, earlier this week.

Report: Only four Houthi ministers remain alive

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

The body of Idan Shtivi was retrieved by the IDF together with that of Ilan Weiss.

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

Houthis and IDF confirm:

Houthis and IDF confirm: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated

Two days after Israeli strike on Yemen, Houthis confirm death of Prime Minister Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated, list of other senior officials.

Houthis and IDF confirm: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated

Assassination in Ukraine:

Assassination in Ukraine: Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker

The former speaker of parliament was assassinated in broad daylight on a street in Lviv. A man dressed as a courier, with a helmet covering his face, shot him at close range.

Assassination in Ukraine: Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker

Report:

Report: This is how Israel targeted a top-secret meeting in an Iranian bunker

Israel located and struck secret meeting of senior Iranian leaders after exploiting security gap created by security guards' phones, NYT report says.

Report: This is how Israel targeted a top-secret meeting in an Iranian bunker

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

Thousands of tweets using the phrase 'Trump is dead' have caused uproar as the White House tried to reassure the public that President Trump was alive and well.

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

900th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Belzer Rebbe hospitalized

Belzer Rebbe admitted to Jerusalem hospital due to broken leg, expected to undergo surgery.

Belzer Rebbe hospitalized

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Israeli firm reveals:

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli firm reveals

Israeli firm Dream says Iran-linked hackers infiltrated Gaza ceasefire talks, targeting diplomats and global organizations with malware disguised as official emails.

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli firm reveals

Senior defense official:

Senior defense official: Living hostages could have been home last week

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

Senior defense official: Living hostages could have been home last week

IDF Chief vows:

IDF Chief vows: We will not rest until all hostages are returned

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”

IDF Chief vows: We will not rest until all hostages are returned

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

IDF confirms the elimination of ISIS Gaza chief Muhammad Abu Zubaida, who led terror operations across Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Sinai.

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

In a historic decision, the Trump administration reaffirms commitment to not reward terrorism and revokes visas of Palestinian officials, preventing them from attending UNGA.

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Sanaa:

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

IDF says that the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister were present at the conference hall in Sanaa that was attacked.

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, extended by undisclosed Biden order.

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Turkey has decided to completely sever its economic and trade ties with Israel and has also closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft.

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Bennett warns:

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

Former Israeli prime minister welcomes European move to reinstate sanctions against the Iranian regime in Tehran, 'sanctions must be restored in full without delay.'

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

UN:

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

Attorney General:

Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman

After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'

Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman

'Dangerous combat zone'

'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.

'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

Watch:

Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.

Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

Election poll:

Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

Ashkelon:

Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist

A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.

Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist

'Offensive and shameful'

'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.

'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

After three hours

Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer

A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.

Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer

Watch:

Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.

Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall