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Campaign in Times Square:

New campaign in Times Square: This is what real hunger looks like

The Consulate General of Israel in New York launches a digital billboard campaign in Times Square to raise awareness of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, emphasizing the urgency of his release.

New campaign in Times Square: This is what real hunger looks like

Brazil:

Brazilian Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro

Brazilian Supreme Court orders former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve house arrest, citing his failure to comply with court-imposed restrictions.

Brazilian Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro

Yair Netanyahu: Qatar is the modern-day Nazi Germany

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes Qatar, one of the mediators in the negotiations for the release of hostages, calling it “the modern-day Nazi Germany.”

Yair Netanyahu: Qatar is the modern-day Nazi Germany

Sirens in Jerusalem and Shfela

Sirens in Jerusalem and Shfela, IAF successfully intercepts missile from Yemen

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel intercepted by the IAF after sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Shfela. Magen David Adom reports no injuries.

Sirens in Jerusalem and Shfela, IAF successfully intercepts missile from Yemen

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta over terror livestreams

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta over terror livestreams

'I fought for a true Draft Law'

Edelstein’s removal approved: I fought for a true Draft Law

The Knesset House Committee approves, by a 10-4 vote, the removal of MK Yuli Edelstein from the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. MK Boaz Bismuth elected as the new chairman.

Edelstein’s removal approved: I fought for a true Draft Law

Aryeh Deri

Aryeh Deri: 'God forbid we consider if we should contribute'

While speaking with yeshiva students, Shas chairman says that even during times of war, the students should not even consider changes or enlisting in the military to defend the nation.

Aryeh Deri: 'God forbid we consider if we should contribute'

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Following letter to Elon Musk from UN Watch in light of the US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the UN official lost her verified status on X.

Francesca Albanese loses 'Blue Check' status on X

Report

Report: Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Sources from the Prime Minister's office report that Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to conquer the Gaza Strip, against the position of the IDF, and will discuss it with the Cabinet.

Report: Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Helmet Camera Footage:

Helmet Camera Footage: YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

The Israel Police have released helmet camera footage of the moment Israeli forces encircled the terrorist's hiding spot and eliminated him as he tried to flee.

Helmet Camera Footage: YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

Hostage Families Forum

Hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski have lost about 40% of their body weight

A new medical report from the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum reveals following examination of recently released hostage videos that the hostages depicted have lost a dangerous amount of weight.

Hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski have lost about 40% of their body weight

'Lives in imminent danger'

'Lives in imminent danger:' Herzog demands Red Cross provide assistance to hostages

Israeli President speaks with Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric following release of videos showing hostages enduring severe starvation.

'Lives in imminent danger:' Herzog demands Red Cross provide assistance to hostages

Government votes to remove Attorney General

On Monday evening, the government unanimously approved a proposal by Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin to immediately end the tenure of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Government votes to remove Attorney General

NIS 3.2 billion budget for rebuilding south after Oct. 7 approved

Netanyahu: 'Today, the Government is approving extensive steps for the rebuilding, development and renewal of many communities in the Negev, and Ashkelon.'

NIS 3.2 billion budget for rebuilding south after Oct. 7 approved

David's Sling completes live-fire testing

Israel has successfully completed a planned series of developmental flight tests of the David’s Sling Weapon System as part of its operational learning process.

David's Sling completes live-fire testing

Israeli tourist robbed and murdered in Las Vegas

Body of Israeli man vacationing in Las Vegas found in car in the city after robbery. No arrests have been made.

Israeli tourist robbed and murdered in Las Vegas

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Security Cabinet to convene to instruct IDF on how to achieve war aims

Following Tisha B'Av, PM states, 'We are in the midst of an intense war, in which we have made very great, historic, achievements, because we have not been divided, because we have stood together and fought together.'

Netanyahu: Security Cabinet to convene to instruct IDF on how to achieve war aims

Historic visit

House Speaker in historic visit to Samaria: 'This land is yours'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, made a historic first official visit to the city of Ariel, accompanied by US Amb. Mike Huckabee and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. During the visit, they emphasized: "Judea and Samaria belong to the Jewish people."

House Speaker in historic visit to Samaria: 'This land is yours'

Rothman accuses media of promoting Hamas starvation campaign

MK Simcha Rothman reminds Knesset Channel host that the media refused to publish hostage videos at the start of the war and wondered: "What has changed?"

Rothman accuses media of promoting Hamas starvation campaign

Jewish Educators' Day:

Dealing with the teacher shortage by enhancing Teacher Standing

Arutz Sheva summarized problems, tips and solutions voiced by experts at Herzog Global's one day seminar, for both parents and teachers to ponder.

Dealing with the teacher shortage by enhancing Teacher Standing

Governor Sanders visits Western Wall with Ambassador Huckabee

Joined by her father, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders prayed at the Western Wall, voicing support for Israel and honoring the site’s sacred legacy.

Governor Sanders visits Western Wall with Ambassador Huckabee

Court acquits Givat Ronen resident David Hasdai of racist assault charges

District Court acquits David Chai Hasdai of all charges of attempting to lynch five Bedouin female family members, in what his attorney terms a 'courageous decision.'

Court acquits Givat Ronen resident David Hasdai of racist assault charges

After pouring liquid on himself

Disabled IDF vet tries to break into rehab office after pouring liquid on himself

A PTSD-stricken veteran of Operation Protective Edge attempted to infiltrate a Defense Ministry facility, prompting emergency psychiatric care at Rambam Medical Center.

Disabled IDF vet tries to break into rehab office after pouring liquid on himself

Herzog in Vilnius:

Herzog in Vilnius: Hostages are victims of crimes against humanity

President Herzog urges global action from Vilnius, exposing dire hostage conditions in Gaza and accusing the UN of failing to deliver Israeli-supplied aid.

Herzog in Vilnius: Hostages are victims of crimes against humanity

After escapes and chaos

Deadly end for 262 crocodiles at Israeli farm after escapes and chaos

262 crocodiles shot dead at abandoned Petzael farm following repeated escapes, severe neglect, and failed relocation efforts, sparking condemnation from activists.

Deadly end for 262 crocodiles at Israeli farm after escapes and chaos

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Close to 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in a rally in Sydney that displayed antisemitic elements. Participants chanted slogans against Jews and Israel.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Sa'ar slams global media silence on hostage torture

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar demands urgent international action on the Gaza hostage crisis, condemns Hamas propaganda tactics, and criticizes global media silence.

Sa'ar slams global media silence on hostage torture

'Turned into a tool for hatred'

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

The museum’s move to send proceeds from a historic Sarajevo Haggadah to Palestinian Arabs while accusing Israel of genocide has sparked widespread backlash from Jewish groups.

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest

MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins Allenby Crossing protest against humanitarian aid to Hamas: 'Giving Hamas air to breathe while harming the hostages.'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest

New Poll:

New Poll: Under 25 % of Australians view public sentiment towards Jews as positive

A new survey reveals that under 25 % of Australians believe public attitudes toward Jews are positive, amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting the Combat Antisemitism Movement to convene an emergency summit this September on Australia's Gold Coast.

New Poll: Under 25 % of Australians view public sentiment towards Jews as positive

Base explosion:

Condition of IDF soldier severely burned in base explosion continues to worsen

Soldier was initially hospitalized in moderate condition after fuel ignition incident at southern base; Military Police investigating conflicting accounts, including possible misconduct.

Condition of IDF soldier severely burned in base explosion continues to worsen

Home birth tragedy:

Home birth tragedy: Newborn dies during birth, mother in light condition

Newborn baby girl, delivered on Sunday during a home birth that encountered complications, was pronounced dead at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera.

Home birth tragedy: Newborn dies during birth, mother in light condition

20 years on:

20 years on: Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria

Former residents and young couples gather for founding meeting to relaunch Sa-Nur, marking 20 years since the community's uprooting in the disengagement.

20 years on: Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria

Disengagement:

Cabinet Secretary says that when the IDF left Gaza the writing was already on the wall

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs drew a connection between the Disengagement from Gush Katif and the current war, stating: 'We learned the hard way, hopefully we've woken up.'

Cabinet Secretary says that when the IDF left Gaza the writing was already on the wall

Lebanese PM:

Lebanese PM: 'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'

Nawaf Salam says call to assert state control and extend sovereignty comes from Beirut, not Washington; vows justice for 2020 port explosion victims.

Lebanese PM: 'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'

'Utterly disgusting'

Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks: Utterly disgusting

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rebukes British journalist Piers Morgan for comparing belief in Hamas hostage videos to skepticism of Gaza casualty figures.

Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks: Utterly disgusting

David Friedman:

David Friedman: NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated Israeli hostages

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accuses the New York Times of publishing false claims against Israel while ignoring real evidence of Israeli hostages' suffering in Gaza.

David Friedman: NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated Israeli hostages

On night of Tisha B'Av

On the night of Tisha B'Av: Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage

A severe act of vandalism on the night of Tisha B'Av at a yeshiva in Modi'in Illit, as unidentified individuals break in and cause significant damage.

On the night of Tisha B'Av: Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage

Father of Evyatar David:

Father of hostage Evyatar David: He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."

Father of hostage Evyatar David: He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable