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Guterres warns Israel of potential listing in sexual violence report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres writes to Amb. Danny Danon: 'I am putting Israeli armed and security forces on notice for potential listing in the next reporting cycle, due to significant concerns of patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United Nations.''

Guterres warns Israel of potential listing in sexual violence report

Health Ministry Report:

Health Ministry Report: Shocking conditions for hostages in Gaza

A newly released report from the Health Ministry’s Medical Division reveals the severe physical and psychological toll endured by hostages who were held in Gaza, painting a stark picture of the dangers still facing those who remain in captivity.

Health Ministry Report: Shocking conditions for hostages in Gaza

To speed up trial:

To speed up trial: Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Jerusalem court schedules four weekly hearings in Netanyahu corruption case, considers moving proceedings to Beit Shemesh for security reasons.

To speed up trial: Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Freed terrorist admits:

Zubeidi admits failure of violence, culture in campaign against Israel

In an interview with The New York Times, Zakaria Zubeidi admits that decades of violent and cultural efforts against Israel have failed to achieve Palestinian statehood.

Zubeidi admits failure of violence, culture in campaign against Israel

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'Government abandoned us during and after the massacre'

Hostages and their families denounced the government in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee today.

Released Hostage: 'Government abandoned us during and after the massacre'

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

A French aircraft controller addressed an El Al flight over the radio as it was landing in Paris and shouted 'Free Palestine.' El Al: 'We are handling the matter with the authorities in Israel, who are in contact with the authorities in France.'

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

Watch:

Watch: Illegal wall demolished for the second time

Police forces carried out an operation Tuesday morning in Kfar Kara to demolish a wall that had been illegally rebuilt by criminal elements. This marks the second demolition of the same wall in recent months.

Watch: Illegal wall demolished for the second time

Italy:

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Three men allegedly used water, a dog, and antisemitic insults in a late-night assault on an American Jewish couple near Venice’s Rialto Bridge.

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

'The guilt stabs me'

'The guilt stabs me' | Minister Waserlauf's tearful address to hostages' families

Minister Yitzhak Waserlauf expresses deep personal guilt and vows relentless efforts to secure the release of all hostages, declaring their plight a matter for the entire nation.

'The guilt stabs me' | Minister Waserlauf's tearful address to hostages' families

Watch:

Watch: 42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Officers from the Northern Border Police and the Northern District Police arrested a total of 42 residents of the Gaza Strip who entered Israel illegally.

Watch: 42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Report:

Report: France refusing visas for El Al security staff amid tensions

France’s ongoing refusal to renew visas for El Al’s Paris-based security staff is disrupting operations, forcing some to leave the country and fueling diplomatic tensions.

Report: France refusing visas for El Al security staff amid tensions

Three arrested for taking over beach in Jisr az-Zarqa

Three suspects were arrested after allegedly taking over a public beach in a national park and extorting protection fees from its visitors.

Three arrested for taking over beach in Jisr az-Zarqa

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

A new Egyptian-led proposal offers a full hostage exchange and calls for Hamas to disarm and accept IDF withdrawal under Arab-American and Turkish supervision.

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

Montreal youth arrested for attacking Jewish man

The 24-year-old suspect was arrested after a video was published showing him assaulting a Jewish man in front of his children.

Montreal youth arrested for attacking Jewish man

Moving:

Moving: Message of hope to Avinatan Or at his sister's wedding

At the wedding of Emunah Or, sister of hostage Avinatan Or, the rabbi spoke of love, faith, and hope for the swift return of all captives from Gaza.

Moving: Message of hope to Avinatan Or at his sister's wedding

Israeli mobbed in PA village, no suspects arrested

An Israeli who lost his way Tuesday night and accidentally entered the village of Mukhmas near Highway 60 was attacked by an Arab mob and forced to abandon his vehicle.

Israeli mobbed in PA village, no suspects arrested

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo over alleged Trump coordination

Most senior Jewish member of the House of Representatives joins New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel bias.

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo over alleged Trump coordination

Syria vows investigation

Execution in Sweida hospital sparks outrage, Syria vows investigation

Syria’s Interior Ministry condemns a viral video showing security forces executing a civilian inside Sweida National Hospital, pledges a swift investigation.

Execution in Sweida hospital sparks outrage, Syria vows investigation

Macron:

Macron warns Israel’s Gaza plan is 'a disaster waiting to happen'

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel’s plan to expand operations in Gaza City, urges the UN to launch a stabilization mission and pushes for a permanent ceasefire to end the war.

Macron warns Israel’s Gaza plan is 'a disaster waiting to happen'

Blinken warns:

Blinken warns: Unconditional recognition of Palestine risks empowering terror

In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges a time-bound, conditions-based path to Palestinian statehood, warning that unconditional recognition risks empowering Hamas and undermining Israeli security.

Blinken warns: Unconditional recognition of Palestine risks empowering terror

Huckabee to Piers Morgan:

Huckabee to Piers Morgan: Hamas leaders are well fed - they don’t care if Gazans starve

In an interview with Piers Morgan, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defends Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Hamas of sabotaging food aid and manipulating media.

Huckabee to Piers Morgan: Hamas leaders are well fed - they don’t care if Gazans starve

Suspect arrested

Gunman kills 3 outside Texas Target store, arrested after fleeing scene

Three people killed in a shooting outside a Target store in Austin, Texas. The suspect flees in stolen vehicles before being arrested.

Gunman kills 3 outside Texas Target store, arrested after fleeing scene

Report:

Report: Qatar-Gate suspect took part in hostage talks despite undisclosed Qatar ties

A former senior Mossad official, questioned under caution in the "Qatar-Gate" affair, sat on the hostage release negotiation team at the start of the war.

Report: Qatar-Gate suspect took part in hostage talks despite undisclosed Qatar ties

Bereaved parents dispute claim of unified support for strike to shut down economy

Bereaved mothers Laly Dery and Ofra Lax dispute Channel 12 News report of unified support for strike to shut down Israeli economy next week.

Bereaved parents dispute claim of unified support for strike to shut down economy

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We stand before the end of the campaign'

PM addresses the dedication of the Knesset Museum at Froumine House in Jerusalem. 'We are working to overcome the remnants of the Iranian axis and to free all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

Netanyahu: 'We stand before the end of the campaign'

Report

Report: Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

PM reportedly adopts position of Minister Ron Dermer that the only deal that is acceptable is a deal in which all of the hostages are released.

Report: Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

Trump

Trump: 'I don't think Hamas will release hostages under current circumstances'

US President tells Israeli media that Hamas "cannot stay" in Gaza, stresses it is important to "remember October 7th."

Trump: 'I don't think Hamas will release hostages under current circumstances'

'Unprecedented surge of hate'

'Unprecedented surge of hate' | Montreal rabbi speaks after violent attack

'This surge of hate is unprecedented in our lifetime, and our first response has been encouraging Aliyah, as a reminder to Jews where they truly belong,' says Rabbi Reuben Poupko of Montreal, Canada.

'Unprecedented surge of hate' | Montreal rabbi speaks after violent attack

Passenger plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport after declaring emergency

An A320 aircraft declared an emergency due to concerns about a wheel failure. After several landing attempts, the aircraft managed to land safely.

Passenger plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport after declaring emergency

New evidence casts doubt on story of dead Gazan child

Evidence obtained by the Daily Wire disproves account of former GHF worker who claimed to have witnessed IDF forces kill a boy in May, including his stepmother's claim he was alive and only went missing in July.

New evidence casts doubt on story of dead Gazan child

Extreme heat:

Due to extreme heat, Bnei Akiva and Ezra cancel youth camps, send children home

The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of hiking and camping activities until Saturday night, due to extreme heat. Bnei Akiva and Ezra movements cancel camps.

Due to extreme heat, Bnei Akiva and Ezra cancel youth camps, send children home

120 rabbis call to shun NC Democratic leadership over Israel arms embargo resolution

120 rabbis call on Jews and allies to boycott North Carolina Democrats over a resolution against arms sales to Israel and alleged discrimination.

120 rabbis call to shun NC Democratic leadership over Israel arms embargo resolution

Trump announces 'Liberation Day in DC'

US President invokes Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to place the Washington DC police under direct federal control to combat crime in America's capital.

Trump announces 'Liberation Day in DC'

Graffiti removed from Western Wall stones by Antiquities Authority's preservation team

Israel Antiquities Authority conservators remove red graffiti sprayed on Western Wall stones, condemning the act as a grave offense against a site of immense cultural and religious significance.

Graffiti removed from Western Wall stones by Antiquities Authority's preservation team

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: The Red Wedding participants are waiting for Khamenei

Minister Israel Katz reacts to Iranian publication of a list of Israeli officials for assassination. 'I suggest to the Iranian dictator Khamenei that when he emerges from his bunker, he occasionally looks up to the sky and listens carefully for any buzzing.'

Defense Minister: The Red Wedding participants are waiting for Khamenei

Road accidents:

2 women killed in road accidents in Har Hevron and Jordan Valley

Two women were killed in two traffic accidents - one in the Hebron Hills and the other near Ma'ale Efraim; nine others were injured.

2 women killed in road accidents in Har Hevron and Jordan Valley

'Part of the armies of David'

'Part of the armies of David:' Rabbi Eliyahu's words of encouragement to IDF recruits

Safed Chief Rabbi publishes letter to dozens of yeshiva students from the Hesder yeshivas who are currently enlisting in combat service. 'You are part of the army of David, of Mattathias, and Bar Kochba!.'

'Part of the armies of David:' Rabbi Eliyahu's words of encouragement to IDF recruits

Pres Herzog to host screening of 'We Will Dance Again'

Israeli president to hold special screening tomorrow of Emmy Award-winning film, attended by survivors of the Nova festival massacre and Hamas captivity.

Pres Herzog to host screening of 'We Will Dance Again'

Smotrich reveals

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas, Smotrich reveals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed for the first time on "The Patriots" program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to form a government with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas, Smotrich reveals

Heatstroke rescue in Golan:

Heatstroke rescue in Golan: Family fined for entering banned trail

A father was airlifted and his children guided out from a closed Golan Heights trail after ignoring extreme heat warnings; all received fines for violating safety rules.

Heatstroke rescue in Golan: Family fined for entering banned trail