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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

Shas: Deri didn't call for draft evasion

Shas party denies Aryeh Deri called for draft evasion, calling it 'false libel,' says remarks were aimed at encouraging Torah students.

Shas: Deri didn't call for draft evasion

Deputy FM:

Deputy FM: 'Australia's decision is all about domestic politics, not peace'

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel slammed the decision by the Australian government to recognize Palestinian statehood, saying it rewards Hamas for October 7th.

Deputy FM: 'Australia's decision is all about domestic politics, not peace'

Finance Ministry rejects compensation for Israelis stranded abroad

Finance Ministry refuses to provide full compensation for Israelis stranded abroad during war with Iran; Transportation Ministry slams decision.

Finance Ministry rejects compensation for Israelis stranded abroad

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Recognizing a Palestinian State now a grave mistake, reward to terror

President warns Australian plan to recognize Palestinian state would endanger peace, aid terror, and fail to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

President Herzog: Recognizing a Palestinian State now a grave mistake, reward to terror

Shock in Jerusalem

Shock in Jerusalem: Western Wall defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Graffiti reading 'There is a holocaust in Gaza' was sprayed on the Western Wall. Police arrest suspect.

Shock in Jerusalem: Western Wall defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Despite the disputes:

Despite the disputes: Justice Min. and Supreme Court chief working together

Despite rift, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit holding discussions on appointment of judges to the Magistrate and District Courts.

Despite the disputes: Justice Min. and Supreme Court chief working together

IDF eliminates sniper who injured Israeli soldier

IDF eliminates Hamas sniper who injured IDF soldier; artillery swoops in to eliminate terrorists, aiding ground troops.

IDF eliminates sniper who injured Israeli soldier

Emergency conference: 'We're protecting our very souls'

Dozens of representatives from haredi yeshivas and communities gather in Jerusalem to found help center for arrested yeshiva students.

Emergency conference: 'We're protecting our very souls'

Despite imprisonment: Malka Leifer continues harassment

Malka Leifer, former school principal convicted of raping her students, documented harassing younger inmate.

Despite imprisonment: Malka Leifer continues harassment

Southern Syria:

Southern Syria: IDF apprehends weapons dealer in night operation

226th Brigade troops, under the command of the 210th Division and in cooperation with field investigators from Unit 504, apprehend a weapons dealer operating in the Taranjah area of southern Syria.

Southern Syria: IDF apprehends weapons dealer in night operation

CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla steps down

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla visits Israel as he concludes his role; IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises key contributions to Israel’s security.

CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla steps down

Smotrich's criticism continues:

Smotrich's criticism continues: 'Maybe Netanyahu can't stand the pressure'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused PM Netanyahu of caving to pressure over Gaza, warning the cabinet’s decision risks halting the war and abandoning hostages.

Smotrich's criticism continues: 'Maybe Netanyahu can't stand the pressure'

Haredi leader turns to US Jews with unusual request

Rabbi Dov Lando tells visiting Jewish delegation his vision for American Jews' role in battle against haredi conscription, promising 'big role' and clear instructions later on. 'It will be in stages.'

Haredi leader turns to US Jews with unusual request

Defense Ministry continues expanding production

‫‬Israeli Defense Ministry signs $260M contract with Elbit Systems for advanced aerial munitions systems.

Defense Ministry continues expanding production

Galei Tzahal controversy

Defense Minister on Galei Tzahal radio station: Status quo cannot continue

Defense Minister Israel Katz signs off on committee to review future of IDF's radio station Galei Tzahal; committee to submit its recommendations within 50 days.

Defense Minister on Galei Tzahal radio station: Status quo cannot continue

Extreme heat wave continues, expected to worsen

Forecasters predict heavy heat, light rainfall, with temperatures continuing to rise through midweek.

Extreme heat wave continues, expected to worsen

Curtis Sliwa:

Curtis Sliwa: Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign

Republican NYC mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa warns that President Trump's involvement in the NYC mayoral race could help Zohran Mamdani.

Curtis Sliwa: Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis:

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis: Gov’t recognition of Palestine a betrayal to hostages' families

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes the UK government for considering Palestinian state recognition while hostages remain in Hamas captivity, warns it would be a "blow" to their lives.

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis: Gov’t recognition of Palestine a betrayal to hostages' families

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Hamas deceived us; the only way to bring back the hostages is to defeat it

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media about the continuation of the fighting and the Cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas deceived us; the only way to bring back the hostages is to defeat it

UN official:

UN official: Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster

UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.

UN official: Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster

In Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist posing as Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

IDF eliminates Anas Al-Sharif, a Hamas terrorist leader masquerading as an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza. Intelligence documents confirmed his role in rocket attacks against Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist posing as Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

Hostage's father to Netanyahu:

Father of hostage responds to Netanyahu: No more soldiers to waste

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, urges that the goal of military operations must be to defeat Hamas, not to push for negotiations.

Father of hostage responds to Netanyahu: No more soldiers to waste

Software giants to join strike aimed at forcing end to war

Hi-tech companies to allow employees to join strike showing 'solidarity' with hostages' families, hope to bring Histadrut into group of strikers.

Software giants to join strike aimed at forcing end to war

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza

Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza

Bennett on Deri's remarks: 'Like a knife in the heart'

Bennett blasted Shas leader Aryeh Deri for urging haredi students not to enlist during wartime, warning the remarks undermine IDF morale and unity.

Bennett on Deri's remarks: 'Like a knife in the heart'

Three-year-old in serious condition following painkiller overdose

Three-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition following acetaminophen overdose, may require urgent liver transplant.

Three-year-old in serious condition following painkiller overdose

Yesh Atid's Idan Roll quits Knesset

MK Idan Roll, former Deputy Foreign Minister, announces decision to quit politics, says he won't run in the next elections.

Yesh Atid's Idan Roll quits Knesset

Poll: Most Likud voters stand with Smotrich

New poll shows clear majority on Israeli Right in favor of continuing war until Hamas is defeated and hostages returned - even if it means giving up temporary deals.

Poll: Most Likud voters stand with Smotrich

IDF completes surprise multi-theater drill

IDF completes surprise drill to assess readiness of its forces and headquarters, testing responses to multi-theater scenarios, including lessons from the October 7th events.

IDF completes surprise multi-theater drill

Supreme Court to state:

Supreme Court to state: Justify your conditions for ending the war

Justice Khaled Kabub gives state until Aug. 24 to explain how and to whom it must account for its decisions on ending fighting and securing hostage releases.

Supreme Court to state: Justify your conditions for ending the war

Hundreds of officers and reservists:

Hundreds of officers and reservists: Path to defeating Hamas requires resettling Gaza

Hundreds of reserve soldiers and senior officers demand clear goals for war, including conquest and resettlement of Gaza. 'Just let us win.'

Hundreds of officers and reservists: Path to defeating Hamas requires resettling Gaza

Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war

In English-language press conference, PM vows to finish Hamas’s defeat, rejects starvation claims, outlines post-war Gaza plan, and says Israel will win 'with or without the support of others.'

Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war

'A blow to Iran':

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia: 'A blow to Iran'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia: 'A blow to Iran'

MK Rothman: We've turned the hostages into an asset for Hamas

MK Simcha Rothman criticizes government's approach to hostage crisis, says if Hamas isn't defeated, hostages are at risk, stressing Hamas must view hostages as a burden, not an asset.

MK Rothman: We've turned the hostages into an asset for Hamas

MK Porush to Arutz Sheva:

MK Porush to Arutz Sheva: 'Haredim and secular Jews getting closer to a civil war'

MK Meir Porush accuses Attorney General of inspiring tensions between Israel's haredi and general populations.

MK Porush to Arutz Sheva: 'Haredim and secular Jews getting closer to a civil war'

Firefighters battle blaze near Beit Shemesh

Route 38 closed to traffic as firefighting teams continue battling blaze between Beit Shemesh and nearby industrial zone.

Firefighters battle blaze near Beit Shemesh

Haredi leader visits yeshiva students held in military prison

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch visits yeshiva students in Military Prison, accompanied by leading Shas party rabbis.

Haredi leader visits yeshiva students held in military prison

Mother files police complaint after clown tied son to chair at daycare

A mother filed a police complaint after claiming that a clown tied her son to a chair and applied glue to his mouth during an activity at the daycare last week. "The tears haven’t stopped. The supervisor said it was a failed joke and a mistake, as if they had broken some object."

Mother files police complaint after clown tied son to chair at daycare

Terrorism:

Three arrested for plan to blow up club in central Israel and murder pilot

Shin Bet and Jerusalem police arrest father, son, and accomplice from eastern Jerusalem accused of planning attacks against security forces, civilians and IAF pilot.

Three arrested for plan to blow up club in central Israel and murder pilot