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Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

Following a significant increase in the number of visitors ascending the Temple Mount, the organizations operating at the site have decided to unite under a joint steering committee to represent the needs of Jewish visitors.

Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres: 'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

New York Congressman reacts to FBI figures showing Jews are the target of 70% of all religion-based hate crimes despite only making up 2% of the US population.

Ritchie Torres: 'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

Heat wave:

Heat wave: IDF distributes hundreds of air conditioning kits to soldiers

Amid soaring temperatures, the IDF is reducing training and reinforcing bases with cooling systems, electricians, and rapid-response teams to protect soldiers' health.

Heat wave: IDF distributes hundreds of air conditioning kits to soldiers

"It was terribly frightening"

"It was terribly frightening" | Gal Gadot gives special interview - to special interviewer

In a rare and deeply emotional appearance, Israeli actress and international superstar Gal Gadot has granted an exclusive interview to Special Interview, where celebrities are questioned by a panel of interviewers on the autism spectrum.

"It was terribly frightening" | Gal Gadot gives special interview - to special interviewer

'No connection to hostages'

Mossad chief holds secret talks in Qatar - 'No connection to hostages'

Mossad Director David Barnea reportedly met Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani in Doha to advance negotiations for hostage deal; Mossad claims meeting unrelated to hostages.

Mossad chief holds secret talks in Qatar - 'No connection to hostages'

Mike Huckabee recognized with Morris Katz Legacy Award

The Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations presented US Ambassador Mike Huckabee with an award featuring portraits of US presidents by Holocaust survivor Morris Katz.

Mike Huckabee recognized with Morris Katz Legacy Award

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Jerusalem city council member Yosef Chaim Moalem was attacked by three Arabs while trying to protect another citizen who had been assaulted on Route 1 near Latrun.

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Heatwave:

Female soldiers faint, IDF evacuates base

Several female soldiers in observer training fainted overnight; IDF evacuates base.

Female soldiers faint, IDF evacuates base

Petition calls to cancel Bar Association decision on strike

Attorney Eran Ben Ari filed an urgent petition to cancel the Israel Bar Association's decision to encourage employees not to come to work on Sunday.

Petition calls to cancel Bar Association decision on strike

Following Yemeni missile launch:

Following Yemeni missile launch: Interceptor fragment found on train tracks

Israel Railways closes, then reopens, train track to traffic after interceptor missile fragment found on tracks.

Following Yemeni missile launch: Interceptor fragment found on train tracks

Report: Around 100,000 emergency call-up orders on the table

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s initial framework for major Gaza operation calls for 80,000-100,000 reservists; army says a call-up is certain, with timing and scope still under review.

Report: Around 100,000 emergency call-up orders on the table

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery:

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery: Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

While experts worldwide waited for the latest satellite pictures, Sunny Nehra had already pinpointed the Kirana Hills blast’s location precisely back in May, using only raw explosion visuals just as he had with the Balakot Airstrike

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery: Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

Two weeks before school starts, teacher org. threatens strike

Teachers Organization declares labor dispute, accusing Education Ministry of unilaterally changing work conditions, cutting pay, and refusing collective bargaining.

Two weeks before school starts, teacher org. threatens strike

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

On Thursday morning, police arrested two grandsons of Rabbi Dov Lior at his home in Jerusalem—one of them reportedly around 12 years old.

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

Details of Egyptian ceasefire proposal revealed

A Hamas delegation is currently in Egypt for negotiations; Palestinian Authority leader to arrive early next week.

Details of Egyptian ceasefire proposal revealed

Official:

Official: Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for committing sex crimes in violent conflicts

UN Secretary-General’s report detailing the 'blacklist' of organizations that commit sexual crimes in violent conflicts to include Hamas terror organization for the first time.

Official: Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for committing sex crimes in violent conflicts

Revealed:

Revealed: Some aid truck drivers are Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists

Several Gaza aid truck drivers arrested after Israeli security forces uncovered links to terror groups, some suspected of ties to the October 7 abductions.

Revealed: Some aid truck drivers are Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists

Tragedy in Florida:

Tragedy in Florida: Father jumps into water to save daughters after deadly crash

13-year-old Rochel Aliza Nisanov was killed when her jet ski collided with a dock. Her 16-year-old sister Aviva Bracha was critically injured.

Tragedy in Florida: Father jumps into water to save daughters after deadly crash

Israel returns fire: Aid groups are at fault for the delay

Israel rejects claims that it is blocking aid to Gaza, says delays occur only when organizations refuse security checks. 'Nearly 300 aid trucks enter daily via compliant groups.'

Israel returns fire: Aid groups are at fault for the delay

TIFF CEO:

TIFF CEO: 'Claims of censorship are unequivocally false'

The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival released a statement regarding the choice to ban an Israeli documentary about the October 7th massacre.

TIFF CEO: 'Claims of censorship are unequivocally false'

Knife-wielding suspect arrested

Stabbing attack thwarted at Qalandiya checkpoint: Gazan draws knife and is arrested

Security forces thwart an attempted stabbing attack at the Qalandiya checkpoint: The suspect, a Gaza resident, attempts to attack with a knife but is arrested.

Stabbing attack thwarted at Qalandiya checkpoint: Gazan draws knife and is arrested

After arms embargo

German defense giant considers US move after Berlin halts arms to Israel

CEO of German defense firm Renk says the company may relocate production for Israeli contracts to the US following Chancellor Merz's suspension of arms deliveries to Israel.

German defense giant considers US move after Berlin halts arms to Israel

Missile from Yemen intercepted, no sirens sounded

IDF identifies launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. The missile is intercepted successfully, no sirens sounded. Residents of central Israel report explosions due to the interception.

Missile from Yemen intercepted, no sirens sounded

'A mirage'

'A mirage': Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to help solve Iran’s water crisis, calling it a "mirage."

'A mirage': Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

In a speech in South Carolina, Sen. Lindsey Graham fiercely defends Israel, slams Hamas, and warns Republicans against wavering support: “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.”

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

Report:

Report: Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Al-Arabiya reports that Egypt is working to finalize a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza, expected by the end of August.

Report: Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Ibiza agent blocks Israeli clients, citing 'genocide in Palestine'

An Ibiza real estate agent cancels a French-Israeli couple’s villa reservation after learning they were from Israel: “You are not welcome until the genocide with Palestine stops”.

Ibiza agent blocks Israeli clients, citing 'genocide in Palestine'

Burying idea of Palestinian state

Burying idea of Palestinian state: Smotrich to approve thousands of units in Ma’ale Adumim

Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in E1 area, connecting Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem. “Breaking conventions, this is Zionism at its best.”

Burying idea of Palestinian state: Smotrich to approve thousands of units in Ma’ale Adumim

Ex-IDF Chief slams Mossad Head for Iran strategy, publicity

Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi criticized Mossad Director David Barnea for poor judgment on Iran policy, claiming he took credit for IDF-led ops and sought personal publicity.

Ex-IDF Chief slams Mossad Head for Iran strategy, publicity

Security increased for Minister Levin after building parking lot locked

Unknown person or persons lock front gate of the parking lot of the building where Justice Minister Yariv Levin lives, forcing residents to break the lock to leave.

Security increased for Minister Levin after building parking lot locked

Reconciliation attempt:

Reconciliation attempt: Katz, IDF Chief to meet amid growing tensions

Efforts are underway to schedule a meeting between Defense Minister Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir amid tensions over IDF appointments and Gaza strategy disagreements.

Reconciliation attempt: Katz, IDF Chief to meet amid growing tensions

IDF soldiers:

IDF soldiers: Dismissal of dog handler left us without crucial support

An Oketz Canine Unit soldier was dismissed from Gaza after refusing an order to send his dog to inspect a terrorist’s body, fearing harm to the animal, soldiers now forced to enter buildings without a dog.

IDF soldiers: Dismissal of dog handler left us without crucial support

Zamir:

Zamir: IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

Zamir: IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

US Amb. To UN:

US Amb. To UN: Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

US Ambassador Dorothy Shea condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, calling for the release of detained sailors and warning of Iranian support fueling regional instability.

US Amb. To UN: Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses attendees at NEWSMAX's event in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead

Tommy Robinson:

Tommy Robinson: Most Brits support Israel and the Jews

As part a longer interview by Visegrad24, British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson explained why he supports Israel. He explained his long-held support for Israel through personal experiences visiting the country.

Tommy Robinson: Most Brits support Israel and the Jews

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'We won't allow threats to grow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducts a field tour in southern Lebanon, says Israel has a 'new strategic approach' that is more 'proactive.'

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'We won't allow threats to grow'

Heat wave

Heat wave: Electricity consumption record broken for 4th day in a row

The extreme heat, which reached 105 degrees Faranheit in Jerusalem. has caused injuries, fires, and train delays. Forecasters estimate significant relief from the heat only by Sunday.

Heat wave: Electricity consumption record broken for 4th day in a row

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted troops on October 7th

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Abdullah Saeed Abd al-Baqin, a deputy commander of a Nukhba company who took part in the abduction of Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer, and Tamir Nimrodi.

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted troops on October 7th

Watch:

Watch: Illegal building becomes part of security barrier

Following a Shin Bet revelation that a father and son from Kafr Aqab planned terror attacks, the Regavim movement is calling for the demolition of a three-story illegal building constructed along the security fence.

Watch: Illegal building becomes part of security barrier