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Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for deal with Hamas

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

Netanyahu to the cabinet: 'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

Netanyahu to the cabinet: 'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

Shocking:

Shocking: Book authored by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Book published by Rodina Publishing, which has previously published antisemitic books, calls former Hamas leader the 'Palestinian Che Guevara.'

Shocking: Book authored by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants

Amid rising threats from Iran and its proxies, UAE authorities ordered security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants, raising supervision costs and heightening Jewish security.

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants

Belgian PM De Wever pledges sympathy and respect for the Jewish community

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA), welcomes Belgian PM Bart De Wever's support and moving message to the European Jewish community

Belgian PM De Wever pledges sympathy and respect for the Jewish community

6 terrorists eliminated

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

An initial IDF inquiry found Hamas used a camera at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to track soldiers. The strike dismantled the threat, killing six terrorists, as the probe continues.

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe passes away

Rabbi Zeida Eliezer Zev Rosenbaum, the Kretchnif Siget Rebbe, passed away at 75 in Jerusalem’s Sha’are Zedek Medical Center after suffering a stroke during Shabbat prayers.

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe passes away

IDF Arabic spokesman:

IDF Arabic spokesman: Hamas hides like rats among civilians

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said Israel rescued 200 Palestinian families from Gaza, lamenting poor media coverage and accusing Hamas of hiding behind civilians.

IDF Arabic spokesman: Hamas hides like rats among civilians

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

Palestinian Authority employees allegedly cut a pipe supplying water to Shepherds’ Spring pool, built in memory of two Jewish shepherds murdered in a 2023 Eli terror attack.

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

IDF raids currency exchange that transfers funds to Hamas in central Ramallah

IDF and Border Police forces raided a Ramallah currency exchange tied to Hamas funding, arresting five suspects and seizing hundreds of thousands of shekels in terror funds.

IDF raids currency exchange that transfers funds to Hamas in central Ramallah

What embargo?

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 pods for Eurofighter upgrade

Germany approves 358M Euro purchase of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods, enhancing Germany’s defense cooperation with Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Germany approves purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 pods for Eurofighter upgrade

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Police arrested five suspects from eastern Jerusalem, including two hospital employees, accused of preparing Molotov cocktails and setting fires near a Jerusalem hospital with a nationalist motive.

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Flights to Uman:

Flights to Uman: Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Breslov activists reveal behind-the-scenes struggle with Moldova over Uman pilgrimage flights, after officials demand security reimbursements and temporary terminal.

Flights to Uman: Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Military police raid in Petach Tikva sparks clashes with haredi residents

Attempted arrest of yeshiva student thwarted after local haredi residents surround police officers.

Military police raid in Petach Tikva sparks clashes with haredi residents

Watch:

Watch: Troops seal Hamas tunnel with concrete in Gaza counter-terror op

IDF troops uncovered and dismantled two Hamas tunnels in central Gaza, sealing one with concrete, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and expanding the security zone along the border.

Watch: Troops seal Hamas tunnel with concrete in Gaza counter-terror op

JPPI survey:

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

JPPI survey shows 75% of US Jews fear Israel could become a pariah in the West, nearly half conceal their Jewish identity.

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to declaration of Brazil's President Lula as persona non-grata, condemns withdrawal of Brazil from IHRA.

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Bnei Brak resident petitions to impose academic and financial sanctions on Arab citizens of draft age, Attorney General’s Office dismisses request.

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

A minor in Mount Hebron has filed a civil suit against the police for NIS 17,000, alleging a Border Police officer assaulted him during a demolition operation.

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Drone entering Israel from the west attempts to bring weapons into Israel, is seized by security forces.

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Ancient Chile synagogue vandalized

Three masked suspects vandalize Santiago, Chile, synagogue as worshipers attend prayers.

Ancient Chile synagogue vandalized

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

An indictment was filed against a young man from Tamra who threatened to kidnap children and harm a family if he did not receive 150,000 shekels.

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in orchestrating antisemitic attacks

CAM calls on world leaders to investigate Iranian involvement in global antisemitism following Australia’s expose.

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in orchestrating antisemitic attacks

Gideon Sa'ar:

Gideon Sa'ar: 'A Palestinian state would be an act of suicide'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Western countries that are advancing a move to establish a Palestinian state in a speech in New York.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'A Palestinian state would be an act of suicide'

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Tens of thousands of Jews attend first Selichot prayer session of the year at the Western Wall, alongside released hostages and relatives of those still held captive in Gaza.

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Families of the hostages launched a nationwide protest this morning as part of a declared 'day of civic struggle' to demand the cabinet agree to a hostage deal.

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret:

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret: Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Carbon-14 dating unlocks ancient secret, indicates monumental Siloam Dam was built in 800 BCE to face a climate crisis.

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret: Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Red cabbage, salad mix, recalled due to salmonella concerns

Vegetable company issues recalls of red cabbage products following routine inspection; consumers urged not to eat affected batches.

Red cabbage, salad mix, recalled due to salmonella concerns

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia's Prime Minister says Iran's government directed at least two attacks against the Australian Jewish community. Australia will expel Iran's ambassador and list the IRGC as a terror group.

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

US Treasury officially revokes sanctions on the Syrian government, following a June 30 executive order from President Trump that removed the measures.

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed over Hezbollah-related opposition

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed over Hezbollah-related opposition

Norway's wealth fund blacklists Caterpillar, five Israeli banks

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund divests from US group Caterpillar and five Israeli banks on "ethics grounds," citing an "unacceptable risk" of contributing to rights violations in Gaza.

Norway's wealth fund blacklists Caterpillar, five Israeli banks

Trump administration backs envoy to France's antisemitism criticism

Diplomatic row between the US and France escalates after the Trump administration doubles down on Ambassador Charles Kushner's criticism of France's response to rising antisemitism.

Trump administration backs envoy to France's antisemitism criticism

'We’re just gonna do it'

'We’re just gonna do it': Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

President Donald Trump announces his administration will likely rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War to restore a "warrior ethos" and move away from "woke ideology."

'We’re just gonna do it': Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

Kneecap's US tour canceled amid UK terrorism charges

Irish rap group Kneecap cancels its US tour as a member faces terrorism charges in the UK for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The band calls the charges a "witch-hunt" by the British government.

Kneecap's US tour canceled amid UK terrorism charges

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

A massive dam uncovered in Jerusalem’s City of David has been dated to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah, showing how Judah’s rulers responded to climate challenges 2,800 years ago.

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Intel analyst, NEWSMAX commenter, author, and YouTuber Ryan McBeth uncovers the real reason Gaza has so many hospitals and how Hamas uses them for its propaganda war on Israel.

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Report:

Reports: Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels demonstration

Eyewitnesses allege Hamas supporter stabbed anti-Hamas demonstrator during Brussels protest, prompting investigation into suspected internal Palestinian tensions.

Reports: Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels demonstration

Senior Fatah official under investigation for incitement to terror

The State Prosecutor told the Supreme Court that police opened an investigation into Fatah official Abbas Zaki for incitement, after he praised Hamas and called for murdering Jews.

Senior Fatah official under investigation for incitement to terror