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Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

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Watch: Israeli singer hits back at pro-Palestinian protester

Regina Spektor decided to take a direct approach to the hecklers during a concert in Portland.

Watch: Israeli singer hits back at pro-Palestinian protester

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Hamas caught on camera looting aid, blocking relief to Gazans

Video shows armed Hamas operatives seizing humanitarian supplies meant for civilians; IDF says terror group is blocking aid distribution in Gaza.

Hamas caught on camera looting aid, blocking relief to Gazans

Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism

National survey shows rising antisemitic sentiment and local incidents, with nearly a third of Australians expressing negative views toward Jews.

Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism

Report:

Report: October 7th massacre trauma turned Israelis to crime

The Public Defender's report indicates an increase in cases where citizens without a criminal record become involved in criminal proceedings, often due to mental distress and poverty.

Report: October 7th massacre trauma turned Israelis to crime

Haredi Yeshivot fear rising enlistment rates among their students

Haredi leadership believes that any students enlisting could mean a crack in the traditional stance against service in the IDF.

Haredi Yeshivot fear rising enlistment rates among their students

Security Cabinet meets, makes no decisions on Gaza operations

Limited forum reviews IDF plans but defers decisions; further meetings expected this week.

Security Cabinet meets, makes no decisions on Gaza operations

IDF orders removal of missionary materials from bases

Following Or L'Achim warning, IDF issues directive to purge and prevent missionary flyers included in gifts to soldiers; protocols to be reinforced across all units.

IDF orders removal of missionary materials from bases

Gunman neutralized

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead, gunman neutralized

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan results in four fatalities, including a New York Police Department officer. The shooter, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead, gunman neutralized

Netherlands decides:

Netherlands decides: Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry

Netherlands to ban Smotrich and Ben Gvir from entering the country. The Israeli ambassador will be summoned for a discussion.

Netherlands decides: Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry

Sderot Mayor:

Sderot Mayor: Anyone imagining a deal with Hamas doesn’t understand the reality

As part of the "Decisive Victory" encampment led by wounded soldiers near the Knesset, Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi visits to express gratitude and support their call for a complete victory over Hamas.

Sderot Mayor: Anyone imagining a deal with Hamas doesn’t understand the reality

Lapid:

Lapid: The Gaza campaign has spun out of control

Opposition leader blasts government policy in Gaza and warns of continued escalation. Ministers and right-wing figures strongly condemn his remarks.

Lapid: The Gaza campaign has spun out of control

Consul General Akunis:

Consul General Akunis: There is no starvation in Gaza - Hamas lies must be exposed

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, rejects claims of starvation in Gaza, says Hamas steals aid and spreads lies.

Consul General Akunis: There is no starvation in Gaza - Hamas lies must be exposed

Satellite images reveal:

Satellite images reveal renewed Iranian nuclear work at Isfahan and Fordow

Satellite images show Iran has reopened a blocked tunnel at its Isfahan nuclear complex, with signs of new construction at Fordow. Expert David Albright warns the regime may be preparing to quickly restore key underground nuclear capabilities.

Satellite images reveal renewed Iranian nuclear work at Isfahan and Fordow

Strock sets deadline

Strock: Without a decisive victory, there is no reason for this government to continue

Minister Orit Strock visits wounded soldiers' encampment near the Prime Minister’s Office and declares: A plan for swift victory is essential, or we will leave the government.

Strock: Without a decisive victory, there is no reason for this government to continue

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel pauses IDF operations daily to enable humanitarian aid into Gaza, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and staging media manipulation. He calls the war against Hamas a moral battle for Israel’s survival.

Netanyahu: Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza

Israel suspects

Israel suspects Qatar behind Hamas 'starvation' propaganda campaign

Officials in Israel believe that Qatar is leading a Hamas propaganda campaign about "starvation in Gaza," which is receiving wide international attention.

Israel suspects Qatar behind Hamas 'starvation' propaganda campaign

'Huge mistake'

'Huge mistake:' Clash between Dutch Prime Minister and President Herzog

Pres. Herzog criticized the Prime Minister of the Netherlands after the latter announced support for suspending Israel from the EU Horizon program due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

'Huge mistake:' Clash between Dutch Prime Minister and President Herzog

Trump calls London Mayor "nasty in meeting with UK PM

During a meeting with UK PM Starmer, President Trump was asked if he plans to visit London and responded that he does not like London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who he says has done a "terrible job."

Trump calls London Mayor "nasty in meeting with UK PM

Police investigating

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Rehovot:

Rehovot: Elderly man injured in Iranian missile strike dies

ZAKA volunteers had rescued the man from the rubble after Iranian missile strike in June; death toll from Rehovot attack rises to two.

Rehovot: Elderly man injured in Iranian missile strike dies

Man killed by fallen tree while getting water for pregnant wife

A man in his mid-30s was killed this evening when a tree fell on him on the grounds of Shamir Medical Center, where his wife had arrived to give birth.

Man killed by fallen tree while getting water for pregnant wife

MK Illouz:

MK Illouz: 'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

In a wide-ranging interview, MK Dan Illouz calls for expanding IDF enlistment to include haredi youth, warns of political consequences if soldiers are ignored, and urges full victory in Gaza.

MK Illouz: 'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

Sderot Mayor

Sderot Mayor: Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't understand reality

Mayor Alon Davidi visits 'victory' protest encampment of wounded war veterans, says "We were promised security and a new Middle East with the Disengagement—what we got was rockets and terrorists in the streets."

Sderot Mayor: Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't understand reality

Jabaliya

Jabaliya: Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.

Jabaliya: Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria

The Coalition for Jewish Values praised Israel's defense of Syria's Druze population and called on world leaders to join Israel in preventing the slaughter of the Druze.

US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

PM visits IDF Intelligence Directorate, says defeating Hamas and returning the hostages are 'two interlinked goals.'

Netanyahu: 'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

Starvation?

Starvation? Photos show Gaza market full of goods, locals shopping freely

Photographer documents al-Sahaba Market filled with Israeli produce, canned goods, and customers paying in shekels, amid claims of starvation and famine.

Starvation? Photos show Gaza market full of goods, locals shopping freely

IDF Spokesperson reveals

IDF Spokesperson reveals: Hamas terrorists enjoy fresh meat, vegetables, and desserts

IDF Arabic Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee has released new footage refuting Hamas’ claims of starvation and illustrating the abundance of food found in the terror group’s tunnels.

IDF Spokesperson reveals: Hamas terrorists enjoy fresh meat, vegetables, and desserts

Bennett blasted for slamming Israeli policy during US trip

Official accuses Bennett of breaching norms by attacking government during US visit; Bennett's camp fires back, blaming official for October 7 massacre and failed Gaza policy.

Bennett blasted for slamming Israeli policy during US trip

Is this the next Muslim nation to join the Abraham Accords?

A political source outlined to Arutz Sheva the growing ties between the US and a specific Muslim country and claimed the country in question has the potential to join the Abraham Accords.

Is this the next Muslim nation to join the Abraham Accords?

Trump:

Trump: I told Bibi to fight Hamas ‘a different way’

US President tells reporters Hamas was unwilling to negotiate and used hostages as human shields, urging Israel to shift tactics in ongoing fight.

Trump: I told Bibi to fight Hamas ‘a different way’

Women of the Wall smuggle Torah scroll in baby carrier

Tensions erupted at the prayer plaza as Women of the Wall attempt to bypass regulations with concealed Torah scroll.

Women of the Wall smuggle Torah scroll in baby carrier

Heartbreaking:

IDF reservist found dead

Ariel Meir Taman, IDF reservist and father of four who served since October 7 identifying bodies is found lifeless in Ofakim.

IDF reservist found dead

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: 'If Hamas doesn't release hostages, gates of hell will open on Gaza'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'gates of hell' will open on Gaza if hostages aren't released, stresses IDF's superhuman efforts to protect Gaza civilians.

Defense Min.: 'If Hamas doesn't release hostages, gates of hell will open on Gaza'

Extreme heat:

Safari animals beat the heat with mud baths and frozen treats

As extreme heat sweeps across Israel, the Ramat Gan Safari is keeping its animals cool with weather-specific care.

Safari animals beat the heat with mud baths and frozen treats

The truth is out:

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

COGAT has confirmed that photos of a 'starved' Gaza child are fake news; child suffers unrelated genetic illness and was evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Italy.

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

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Watch: Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.

Watch: Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

Peace for Jerusalem:

Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall

Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall, with her husband, singer Jonathan Cain, and puts a personal note in the wall with her heartfelt prayers.

Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall

Gifts for Hamas?

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says strategic move underway, rejects idea of quitting government. 'Inappropriate political considerations during wartime.'

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome