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IDF:

IDF locate Hamas terror tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

IDF locate Hamas terror tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital

Ruhama, 24, who was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital weighing just 495 grams, gave birth to a healthy boy at the same hospital this week. Prof. Simcha Yagel, who delivered her 24 years ago, was present for the birth.

Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital

Former US Amb. to Israel:

Former US Amb. to Israel: 'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says 'Jew-hatred is a sociopathic obsession that manifests in all kinds of horrific acts. hatred often expands to others. We all have a stake in this battle.'

Former US Amb. to Israel: 'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar on X:

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

European powers trigger snapback mechanism ahead of October deadline, citing Iran's noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal following US and Israeli airstrikes.

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

Report:

Report: Israel confiscates Turkish surveillance equipment near Damascus

According to the Saudi channel Al-Hadath, IDF special forces raided a military base on the outskirts of Damascus and discovered surveillance devices that had been planted more than a decade ago.

Report: Israel confiscates Turkish surveillance equipment near Damascus

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Foreign Minister Sa’ar:

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: US-Israel cooperation has pushed back Iranian nuclear threat

At a Washington reception hosted by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, FM Gideon Sa’ar says joint Israeli-US efforts have pushed back Iran’s nuclear program “for a few years at least, calls US commitment vital for Israel’s security and regional stability.

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: US-Israel cooperation has pushed back Iranian nuclear threat

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace in Israel

In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace in Israel

Second woman accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct

Former intern accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of repeated unwanted advances in The Hague in 2009. Khan denies all claims, calling them attempt to discredit him following arrest warrants against Russian and Israeli leaders.

Second woman accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct

Southern Israel:

14 arrested for opening fire on Electric Company employees in southern Israel

Fourteen suspects were arrested in Arara after Electric Company workers came under fire during a Bedouin blood feud, prompting the CEO to demand urgent state action to protect staff and infrastructure.

14 arrested for opening fire on Electric Company employees in southern Israel

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'Knowing English doesn't make you fit to be Prime Minister'

MK Nissim Vaturi of Likud dismissed former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's political ambitions this morning, saying he was unfit to lead Israel.

Likud MK: 'Knowing English doesn't make you fit to be Prime Minister'

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Municipality approves

Municipality approves: Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park

Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.

Municipality approves: Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park

Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.

Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

Pilgrimage to Uman:

Pilgrimage to Uman: Rabbis warn men with arrest warrants not to try to leave Israel

Breslov Hassidic Rabbis have warned followers with active arrest warrants, including for not reporting for IDF service, not to try to travel to Uman for the traditional pilgrimage over Rosh Hashanah.

Pilgrimage to Uman: Rabbis warn men with arrest warrants not to try to leave Israel

Would have prevented 10.7?

What would have prevented October 7th? French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

What would have prevented October 7th? French advisor's shocking remark

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Suspect from community near Jerusalem arrested after filming himself urinating on wall of Abu Ghosh mosque, police stress there will be 'no tolerance for acts of hatred.'

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Watch:

Watch: Handguns in freezer, explosive devices found in Arab apartment

A special task force from the Central District uncovered handguns, assault rifles, explosive devices, and ammunition in an Arab household and arrested 11 suspects.

Watch: Handguns in freezer, explosive devices found in Arab apartment

Jewish student attacked by Arab worker sues for 80k

Arab sanitation worker sued for NIS 80,000 after attacking haredi youth with an iron rod.

Jewish student attacked by Arab worker sues for 80k

IDF in Khan Yunis:

IDF in Khan Yunis: Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

IDF forces operating from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and working to take control of key corridor.

IDF in Khan Yunis: Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

A new survey by Leket Israel, the national food rescue organization, reveals that financial hardship is now affecting what children in Israel are eating at school.

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Since April, 770 cases of measles have been diagnosed - but facts on the ground indicate that thousands of people have been infected.

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Heartwarming:

Heartwarming: Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Heartwarming: Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Uman rabbi: 'Sacrifice yourself'

Rabbi of Uman urges support for Breslov pilgrims ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Uman rabbi: 'Sacrifice yourself'

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Jake Sullivan:

Jake Sullivan: 'I am telling Dems. to vote against giving weapons to Israel' lol

Sullivan acknowledged conversations he has had with members of Congress considering such resolutions, particularly in the wake of the collapse of the ceasefire in March.

Jake Sullivan: 'I am telling Dems. to vote against giving weapons to Israel' lol

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Dramatic IDF operation in the Damascus area

A Syrian source claims IDF troops entered a base near Damascus before withdrawing. The IDF responds: "We do not comment on foreign reports."

Reports in Syria: Dramatic IDF operation in the Damascus area

Bahrain welcomes Israeli ambassador after diplomatic hiatus

Bahrain’s FM welcomes Israel’s new ambassador, signaling renewed ties after a break following Hamas’s October 7 attack.

Bahrain welcomes Israeli ambassador after diplomatic hiatus

Spain:

Spain: Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team at Vuelta a Espana

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists disrupt Israel-Premier Tech at Vuelta a Espana, prompting safety concerns.

Spain: Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team at Vuelta a Espana

Satellite images reveal:

Satellite images reveal Iran's rapid clean-up at Israeli-targeted nuclear site

Iran is swiftly clearing a bombed nuclear site in Tehran, likely to erase evidence of weapons work, as satellite images show major demolition.

Satellite images reveal Iran's rapid clean-up at Israeli-targeted nuclear site

France:

Twin brothers arrested for vandalizing Ilan Halimi memorial tree in France

Twin brothers arrested in France for cutting down a memorial tree honoring Ilan Halimi, a Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The act sparked national outrage and renewed concerns over antisemitism.

Twin brothers arrested for vandalizing Ilan Halimi memorial tree in France

'Terrorism is in its DNA'

'Terrorism is in its DNA': Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls on the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning that Iran’s regime is exploiting talks to advance its nuclear goals and evade international oversight.

'Terrorism is in its DNA': Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

Netanyahu’s office:

Netanyahu’s office: Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news

Israel denies reports of a US-proposed deal to cede Mount Dov to Syria in exchange for peace over the Golan Heights, calling it “totally fake news.”

Netanyahu’s office: Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news

Sa’ar, Rubio talk Iran, Hamas, and UN ahead of General Assembly

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Iran, Gaza, and UN efforts, while thanking the Trump administration for its unwavering support for Israel.

Sa’ar, Rubio talk Iran, Hamas, and UN ahead of General Assembly

Senior defense officials warn:

Senior defense officials warn: Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

Senior defense officials warn: Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi

IDF probe reveals:

IDF probe reveals: Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

IDF troops targeted Hamas terrorists who operated a camera in Nasser Hospital. Strike timed for daylight to ensure precision, but troops fired unauthorized tank shells instead of the approved drone.

IDF probe reveals: Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

Coalition for Jewish Values:

180 Orthodox US Rabbis signed a rebuttal to the “Moral Clarity" statement on the Gaza War

CJV, the organization representing over 2000 mainstream Orthodox rabbis has published a response to a statement criticizing Israel's actions in the Gaza War made by a group of 80 rabbis, terming it a 'misguided call for moral clarity.'

180 Orthodox US Rabbis signed a rebuttal to the “Moral Clarity" statement on the Gaza War

Minneapolis:

Two children murdered, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Gunman opens fire during school Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others in a targeted attack that left the community reeling and searching for answers.

Two children murdered, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting