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'An alliance of believers'

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

After five decades, Israel restores its diplomatic presence in Lusaka, with FM Gideon Sa’ar calling Zambia a key partner and ally rooted in shared faith and values.

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

Cases against US and Israel

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

According to the State Department, two ICC judges and two deputy prosecutors were sanctioned for efforts to investigate and prosecute US and Israeli nationals.

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF tank crushes terrorist before he manages to launch RPG at it

Footage filmed the attempted abduction of IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis shows an IDF tank running over a terrorist who aimed an RPG at it.

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF tank crushes terrorist before he manages to launch RPG at it

Israel to add two Boeing refueling aircraft to IDF fleet

New contract to expand IDF's refueling fleet to six KC-46 aircraft, enhancing the IAF's long-range capabilities.

Israel to add two Boeing refueling aircraft to IDF fleet

Fmr. Navy chief:

Fmr. Navy chief: A partial deal will give Hamas two months to regroup

R. Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned that Israel cannot afford a partial deal with Hamas, stressing that only a full offensive or comprehensive agreement will prevent the terror group from regrouping.

Fmr. Navy chief: A partial deal will give Hamas two months to regroup

1st charter flight since war:

Arutz Sheva joins 225 North American olim arriving on first charter flight since war began

Excited new immigrants say recent events strengthened their resolve to live in Israel.

Arutz Sheva joins 225 North American olim arriving on first charter flight since war began

Tal Shoham shares

Tal Shoham shares: The letter that gave hope in Hamas captivity

Ex-hostage speaks about the horrors he endured in his 505 days in captivity, his feelings at the continued captivity of his friends, and reveals the letter he received that provided a ray of light in the darkness.

Tal Shoham shares: The letter that gave hope in Hamas captivity

Report:

Report: Senior ISIS commander arrested in commando raid in north Syria

Sources in Syria report that early this morning, US-led coalition forces raided the village of Āţimah in northwest Syria, near the Turkish border.

Report: Senior ISIS commander arrested in commando raid in north Syria

Grave of Elazar the Priest desecrated with Arabic graffiti

Vandals spray name of terrorist organization on grave of Biblical figure who served as High Priest following the death of his father Aaron.

Grave of Elazar the Priest desecrated with Arabic graffiti

$1.5B plan to expand tank and APC production approved

Israel Defense Procurement Committee receives comprehensive plan to accelerate production of Israeli armored vehicles and increase their capacity by dozens of tanks and APCs over the next 5 years.

$1.5B plan to expand tank and APC production approved

Final Approval:

Final Approval: Construction moves ahead in E1

The Civil Administration has approved two major construction plans in the Maale Adumim region, ending decades of delay.

Final Approval: Construction moves ahead in E1

Gideon's Chariots 2

Gideon's Chariots 2: 60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.

Gideon's Chariots 2: 60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

Watch:

Watch: Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Watch: Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

Ex-Hostage to CNN:

Released Hostage to CNN: 'I feel guilty when I eat'

As negotiations to free the remaining hostages continue, released hostage Eliya Cohen shared his harrowing story and the weight he still carries 6 months after his release.

Released Hostage to CNN: 'I feel guilty when I eat'

Report

Report: Elon Musk quietly drops bid to create new political party

Tesla, X CEO no longer seeking to form 'America Party' to compete in the midterm elections as he focuses on maintaining good relations with Vice President Vance, Wall Street Journal reports.

Report: Elon Musk quietly drops bid to create new political party

Defense Min. approves Gaza City plan 'Gideon's Chariots 2'

'Gideon Chariots 2' follows the previous “Gideon Chariots” operation, which led to the decisive defeat of Hamas throughout the majority of Gaza and allowed the IDF to take control of 75% of Gaza’s territory.

Defense Min. approves Gaza City plan 'Gideon's Chariots 2'

Hamas aims for partial deal, IDF preparing to take Gaza City

Security officials say there has been no significant in negotiations, prompting the IDF to ramp up preparations to take control of Gaza City.

Hamas aims for partial deal, IDF preparing to take Gaza City

Watch: 225 new immigrants land in Israel

225 new immigrants arrive in Israel on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight from New York. More than 1,000 new immigrants are arriving in Israel during the month of August.

Watch: 225 new immigrants land in Israel

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

After aiding Israel

Pentagon seeks $3.5b to replenish weapons after aiding Israel

The Pentagon plans to spend over $3.5 billion to replenish its weapons, particularly missile interceptors, after US military operations defending Israel against Iranian attacks.

Pentagon seeks $3.5b to replenish weapons after aiding Israel

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas

In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."

Amit Segal: Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas

White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message

White House launches an official TikTok account to promote President Trump's message to over 150 million Americans.

White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message

Trump to Mark Levin:

Trump to Mark Levin: Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.

Trump to Mark Levin: Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

MK Amit Halevi:

MK Amit Halevi warns: IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that the IDF’s operational plan to conquer Gaza could fail, exact a heavy toll in blood, and fall short of the Cabinet’s objectives.

MK Amit Halevi warns: IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes

Rare contacts in Paris

Rare contacts in Paris | Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation

Syria’s official news agency reports that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Paris with an Israeli delegation, mediated by the US, to advance stability in southern Syria and renew the 1974 disengagement agreement.

Rare contacts in Paris | Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation

Where is Khamenei?

Sharona Mazalian of Tel Aviv University claims that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has gone into hiding, avoiding showing his face in public, possibly due to weakness and deep depression.

Where is Khamenei?

Amb. Huckabee

Amb. Huckabee: 'We want back the innocents who were in Hamas' way & kidnapped'

US Amb. to Israel meets the family of Bipin Joshi, a student from Nepal who was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, notes Hamas kidnapped and continues to hold him Bipin even though he isn't Israeli.

Amb. Huckabee: 'We want back the innocents who were in Hamas' way & kidnapped'

Deputy AGs

Deputy AGs: Deny daycare subsidies to haredim who work as well

Deputy Attorneys General propose examining the possibility of including in the support eligibility criteria a requirement to regularize status with military authorities as a condition for receiving subsidies, regardless of the existing qualifying test.

Deputy AGs: Deny daycare subsidies to haredim who work as well

Court overturns decision:

District court overturns magistrate; Urich still barred from PMO

Lod District Court accepts police appeal against Yonatan Urich, orders restrictions to continue until September, due to concerns of disruption to investigation.

District court overturns magistrate; Urich still barred from PMO

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

First Lady Michal Herzog

First Lady Michal Herzog: World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon

During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.

First Lady Michal Herzog: World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon

'Small man with big ego:'

'Small man with big ego:' A heated debate at the government meeting over budget

Over a discussion on a 31 billion shekel budget increase, the ministers clashed on the distribution of the budget, aid to Gaza, and security for educational institutions.

'Small man with big ego:' A heated debate at the government meeting over budget

Attack in Ukraine:

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, causing severe damage to tombstones

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk in southeastern Ukraine, where well-known rabbis are buried, causing severe damage to the tombstones.

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, causing severe damage to tombstones

'Hostages are humanitarian cases & should be brought home now,' families tell UN

Hostages Families Forum reaches out to Red Cross, World Health Organization, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right on World Humanitarian Day.

'Hostages are humanitarian cases & should be brought home now,' families tell UN

During family vacation

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children during family vacation

Left-wing activists confronted National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir during a family vacation in northern Israel. Ben Gvir reassured his young son, saying the man “wants Abbas.”

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children during family vacation

Rare finding in Jerusalem

Rare lead Hellenistic weight seized by Israel Antiquities Authority

A rare lead weight inscribed with the name of an official in the Hellenistic administration was seized in an operation by the Theft Prevention Unit of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Rare lead Hellenistic weight seized by Israel Antiquities Authority

Bereaved families to PM

Bereaved families to PM: 'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

The Hagvura Forum responds to reports Hamas has agreed to a partial deal allowing it to keep 10 living hostages, urge Netanyahu not to accept such a deal.

Bereaved families to PM: 'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Bereaved father Jojo Rabia appeals for help after phone containing last memories of his sons stolen in Tel Aviv.

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Severe Reporting Discrepancies:

COGAT: UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries are misleading and incomplete

Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.

COGAT: UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries are misleading and incomplete