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IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross

IDF releases 13 Gazans arrested during the course of the war; footage shows all are in good health.

IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross

Huldai responds: 'We never threatened synagogues, it's all lies'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai dismisses accusations that the municipality threatened Orthodox synagogues over a disputed contract clause, says clause was amended in coordination with synagogue officials.

Huldai responds: 'We never threatened synagogues, it's all lies'

Center for Local Government petitions against teachers strike

The move follows a threat by Teachers' Union chairman Ran Erez to boycott preparation days and delay the opening of the school year.

Center for Local Government petitions against teachers strike

Retaliating for Houthi missile launch:

Retaliating for Houthi missile launch: IAF strikes series of targets in Yemen

IDF struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in the Sana'a area in Yemen, statement confirms.

Retaliating for Houthi missile launch: IAF strikes series of targets in Yemen

2 Million Dollars:

2 Million Dollars: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's Tomb to be renovated

The 'Breslov Union' in Uman announced the launch of an unprecedented renovation project at Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb, costing more than $2 million.

2 Million Dollars: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's Tomb to be renovated

Preliminary findings indicate Houthi missile was cluster bomb

Houthi missile which exploded mid-air on Friday evening was likely a cluster bomb, preliminary findings show.

Preliminary findings indicate Houthi missile was cluster bomb

Large wildfire outside Jerusalem

A forest fire is raging near Mevasseret Zion. Ground firefighting teams and eight firefighting aircraft working to contain the blaze. Authorities considering closing Route 1.

Large wildfire outside Jerusalem

IDF raids weapons' storehouses in southern Syria

The IDF’s 474th Brigade, under the 210th Division, carried out raids in southern Syria, seizing weapons including RPGs, rifles, and explosives, while arresting suspects for questioning.

IDF raids weapons' storehouses in southern Syria

Families stage 7:10 AM protest outside Cabinet ministers' homes:

Families stage 7:10 AM protest outside Cabinet ministers' homes: "We won't forgive continued stalling. Listen to the people: End this war and bring everyone home."

Families stage 7:10 AM protest outside Cabinet ministers' homes:

Tens of thousands rally across Australia in largest anti-Israel protests in years

Massive demonstrations swept Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, and over 40 other cities this month, with protesters calling for sanctions on Israel, boycotts of Israeli-linked businesses, and a Palestinian state.

Tens of thousands rally across Australia in largest anti-Israel protests in years

Report:

Report: Tehran signals readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Iran considers reducing uranium enrichment to 20% as European powers push for renewed nuclear talks and threaten snapback sanctions, the Telegraph reports.

Report: Tehran signals readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Qatar-Gate

Qatar-Gate: Hostage negotiator suspended for two weeks

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav ‘Poli’ Mordechai was removed from Israel’s hostage negotiations team after police barred his involvement amid the Qatar-Gate bribery investigation.

Qatar-Gate: Hostage negotiator suspended for two weeks

Jerry Adler, Jewish Broadway veteran and actor, dies at 96

From Broadway’s backstage to iconic Jewish roles on screen, Adler’s late-blooming career gave voice to faith, humor, and resilience across generations.

Jerry Adler, Jewish Broadway veteran and actor, dies at 96

After 51 years:

After 51 years: Man arrested for alleged drowning murder of 5-year-old son in Eilat

A terminally ill 88-year-old man, who served 11 years in prison for the murder of his wife, confessed to the murder of his five-year-old son in 1974.

After 51 years: Man arrested for alleged drowning murder of 5-year-old son in Eilat

Footage from northern Gaza:

Footage from northern Gaza: 401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya

Troops under the 162nd Division return to combat in northern Gaza, dismantling Hamas terror infrastructure, eliminating operatives, and expanding operational control.

Footage from northern Gaza: 401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: 'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Secular coercion:

Tel Aviv pushes new contracts on synagogues, sparking uproar

Tel Aviv Municipality requires some 130 synagogues to sign contracts obligating them to provide services 'to all residents regardless of belief,' which synagogue leaders are calling 'secular coercion in the name of equality.'

Tel Aviv pushes new contracts on synagogues, sparking uproar

Investigation:

Investigation: Did the Houthis launch a cluster missile at Israel?

Israeli Air Force probes why defenses failed to intercept Houthi missile, suspected of carrying cluster munitions, that struck a yard in Moshav Ginaton.

Investigation: Did the Houthis launch a cluster missile at Israel?

Watch:

Watch: Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

NEWSMAX correspondent Zach Anders gained access inside Gaza at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution site, where he saw the US and Israel-backed organization at work.

Watch: Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

MK Eitan Ginzburg:

MK Eitan Ginzburg: 'If PM refuses our call for unity, we'll know we've done all we can'

MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.

MK Eitan Ginzburg: 'If PM refuses our call for unity, we'll know we've done all we can'

Central Israel:

Two bodies found in burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem, police investigating

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found in a burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem.

Two bodies found in burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem, police investigating

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Iran claims six militants killed in a southeastern clash were tied to Israel's Mossad; two arrested, most foreign nationals. No Israeli response to Tehran's accusations.

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, claiming US military aid funds the alleged actions and that American taxpayers are paying for it.

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

'Hostage murderer'

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir: ‘Convicted terrorist, hostage murderer’

Protesters disrupt minister's Shabbat walk to synagogue in Sharon region, verbally accost him and his soldier son.

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir: ‘Convicted terrorist, hostage murderer’

Bonfire lit in Tel Aviv: We are done staying silent

Families of hostages hold series of protests and call for participation in a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday.

Bonfire lit in Tel Aviv: We are done staying silent

Hasidic rebbe suffers stroke, collapses during prayers

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe collapses during prayers in Jerusalem, is evacuated to hospital in serious condition.

Hasidic rebbe suffers stroke, collapses during prayers

California:

California: Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, arrested approximately one week after their son went mysteriously missing.

California: Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

200 Nachala activists spend Shabbat near Gaza's fence

As part of the weekend’s activities, participants took part in a guided tour toward the northern boundary of the Gaza Strip, underscoring the close proximity to potential residential areas.

200 Nachala activists spend Shabbat near Gaza's fence

Tel Aviv train station to resume operations

Israel Railways announces resumption of train service in key stations in central Israel, says operations will fully return to normal by September 1.

Tel Aviv train station to resume operations

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

IDF prepares for conquest of Gaza City, with four brigades operating on its outskirts.

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

ISA extends ban on lawyer for right-wing protesters

Just before the start of Shabbat, the ISA extended a special order barring two detainees from meeting with legal counsel for an additional 48 hours.

ISA extends ban on lawyer for right-wing protesters

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Platoon commander Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in southern Gaza, IDF announces.

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Activists hanging photos of hostages attacked in Frankfurt

Three activists raising awareness of hostages' plight attacked by pro-Palestinians in Frankfurt, Germany.

Activists hanging photos of hostages attacked in Frankfurt

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz to hold press conference on conditions, including 'time-bound initiative,' for his party joining government, report says.

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Austrian broadcaster fires editor for antisemitic Facebook post

Austrian public broadcaster fires an editor over an antisemitic post blaming Jews for their own persecution. Broadcaster says the post was "completely unacceptable".

Austrian broadcaster fires editor for antisemitic Facebook post

Report:

Report: E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

Report: E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

Netanyahu to OAN:

Netanyahu to OAN: Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

Netanyahu to OAN: Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

Hostage families to Netanyahu: Move to the negotiating table

The families of Israeli hostages hold a Shabbat gathering outside the Prime Minister’s Residence, demanding PM Netanyahu "leave the Shabbat table and move to the negotiating table" to secure a deal and bring all captives home.

Hostage families to Netanyahu: Move to the negotiating table

Debris lands near Lod

Missile from Yemen lands in private yard

Sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after the IDF identifies a missile launched from Yemen. Aerial defense systems attempt interception, missile disintegrates mid-air. Debris falls near Lod. No injuries reported.

Missile from Yemen lands in private yard

Terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Binyamin arrested

The terrorist, a Palestinian Arab in his 30s from the village of Al Mughayyir, was arrested within less than 24 hours of the attack; the pistol used in the shooting was located during searches.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Binyamin arrested