On a crane:
Terrorist from Kfar Yona attack captured at construction site
Police arrest Arkan Khaled, 27 from Tayibe, after identifying him hiding on a crane at a construction site.
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'Treated like animals'
'Treated like animals': Emily Damari exposes Hamas tunnel torture
Emily Damari, freed from Hamas, shares her 471-day ordeal: tiny cages in fetid tunnels, severe injuries, and constant fear. She details her defiance against captors and pleads for the release of 50 remaining hostages, including her best friends Gali and Ziv Berman.
UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid, demand ceasefire
France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.
Sa'ar to Canadian FM:
Sa'ar to Canadian counterpart: Diplomatic pressure aids Hamas, not peace
FM Sa'ar tells Canadian counterpart Israel accepted ceasefire and hostage deal, but Hamas refused. He warns "strong diplomatic attacks" and "unilateral steps by France" embolden Hamas and undermine peace efforts.
Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea
Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea, IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen
Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by the IDF, after sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judea areas. No reports of impacts or casualties.
Rubio to families:
Rubio to families: 100% committed to achieving a hostage deal
Families of Gaza hostages meet with US Secretary Rubio, urging immediate action for a deal to bring their loved ones home, express trust in the administration to secure a comprehensive agreement.
Within an hour:
Within an hour: Armed terrorists attempt to infiltrate communities and are neutralized
Two knife-wielding terrorists attempt attacks near Shim'a in Har Hevron and Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion; both neutralized without injuries.
Wehrmacht uniforms spark police intervention in Bernese Oberland hike
About 25 men dressed in Nazi-era Wehrmacht uniforms marched through Bernese Oberland, alarming hikers and prompting police action. No legal charges followed, as Switzerland has yet to ban such displays.
Trump in dramatic statment:
Trump: 'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal, Israel must eliminate Hamas'
US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'
Palestinian children terrorize Israeli roads
Police stepping up measures against a troubling phenomenon concerning drivers in the north: Palestinian children collect donations and resort to violence against drivers who refuse to give.
Netanyahu:
Hamas is an obstacle, considering alternatives for release of hostages and ending its rule
PM Netanyahu: Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.
Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza
Israeli sourcs address recent reports claiming 'famine' in Gaza, stressing there is no actual famine in the city, Hamas orchestrating false 'starvation campaign' to pressure Israel into ending the war.
Neve Tzuf:
'We must not normalize this reality,' Michal Salomon says, marking 8 years since attack
Michal Salomon, widow of Elad Salomon, who was murdered in the Halamish terror attack eight years ago, tells of her husband’s bravery as he fought the terrorist with his bare hands to protect his family.
Pilot who removed Jewish teens from flight trained 9/11 terrorists
Pilot Ivan Chiribella, who removed Jewish teens from a Vueling flight, confirmed to have trained two of the September 11 terror pilots.
IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza
IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.
Parshat Mattot:
Parshat Mattot | The power of speech: Understanding the laws of nedarim
The Torah emphasizes the profound power and responsibility of speech through the laws of nedarim, teaching us that individuals have the ability to create with their words and reflecting a deep connection between speech, commitment, & responsibility.
Ben Gurion Airport faces heavy delays due to slowdown
Ben Gurion Airport employees reportedly conducting slowdown claim delays caused by staff shortage, not slowdown.
Measles outbreak:
Measles outbreak: Two-year-old on ECMO machine due to measles complications
Twelve children hospitalized due to measles, three of them in serious condition; Health Ministry urges vaccination.
Under guise of helping children:
Indictment: Israeli Arab transferred 1.5m NIS to terror group
Arab man from Tamra indicted for security offenses, including contact with a foreign agent and assisting the Islamic Jihad terrorist group under the guise of donations for Gaza's children.
Likud tops new poll with 25 seats as opposition holds majority
New poll published by Maariv shows Likud leading as largest party, opposition bloc totaling 61 Knesset seats; new parties could bring opposition bloc to 62 seats.
Huckabee: France will offer Riviera for Palestinian state
French President Emmanuel Macron didn't say where Palestinan state will be located, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee points out.
Former GHF director:
Former GHF director: If someone is hungry in Gaza, it's the fault of Hamas and the UN
Shahar Segal, former spokesperson for US aid group GHF, says UN refusal to cooperate and Hamas control are fueling Gaza’s food insecurity and prolonging the war.
Sixth Latin American nation
Costa Rica becomes sixth Latin American nation to embrace IHRA definition
Costa Rica adopts the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, becoming the sixth Latin American nation to do so. Jewish organizations praise the move as a vital step amid a global rise in Jew-hatred.
Proposed bill:
Proposed bill: Lower voting age for Knesset elections to 17
Explanatory notes to proposed new bill state: “17-year-olds in Israel are active citizens engaged in social, political, and economic issues.”
As part of deal:
As part of the deal: Hamas demands release of Nukhba terrorists
For the first time, Hamas is demanding the release of Nukhba terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre as part of a hostage deal. It also submitted a "withdrawal map" for IDF forces.
Danon:
Danon: France's Palestine move a 'disgraceful reward for terror'
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".
'Not our policy, not our values'
'Not our policy, not our values': Amb. Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks
Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: Hamas is making a big mistake
PM speaks at the state memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky at Mount Herzl and says: 'If Hamas perceives our willingness to reach a deal as weakness, as an opportunity to dictate surrender terms that would endanger the State of Israel — they are making a big mistake.'
President Macron:
President Macron: France will recognize a Palestinian state
France to make formal declaration at UN General Assembly in September, as Macron calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and Palestinian statehood alongside Israel's security.
Deputy Minister Cohen:
Deputy Minister calls to label ‘Brothers in Arms’ a terror organization
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen urges the government to designate "Brothers in Arms" as a terror organization after a member was arrested for plotting to assassinate the Prime Minister.
Conflict of interest?
MKs slam judge who got award from Mufti he ruled in favor of
MKs are calling for an investigation after Justice Kabub delayed the demolition of Mufti Sabri’s illegal home, despite having received an award from him in the past.
Steve Witkoff
Steve Witkoff: US mediators returning home after disappointing Hamas response
US envoy says Hamas showing 'lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire. 'Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.'
Moving video
Moving video: Severely wounded officer prays after hospital release
Tom Bivtikov, who was severely injured in the head during a battle in Jabalia and spent a month in a coma, returned home after eight months of medical rehabilitation.
IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling
The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.
Benny Gantz:
Benny Gantz: Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage
Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.
Manhunt continues:
Manhunt continues: Terrorist who rammed into bus stop identified
Police are searching for 27-year-old Tayibe resident Arkan Khaled, who is suspected of injuring eight soldiers in a ramming attack, and are asking the public for assistance.
TikTok appoints former Biden official to address antisemitism
Amid rising antisemitism, TikTok hires ex-Biden adviser Erica Mindel as hate speech manager, prompting scrutiny over her ties to controversial past policies.
Kneecap Banned in Hungary for antisemitic and pro-Hamas acts
Hungarian authorities cite antisemitism and national security risks in barring Belfast-based rap group Kneecap ahead of their planned Sziget Festival performance.
After Hamas' response:
Israeli negotiation team to return from Doha after Hamas' response was received
Israeli delegation to return from Doha for consultations after Hamas responds to latest deal; PMO acknowledges mediator efforts.
Goldknopf threatens
Goldknopf threatens: 'Israel will be without haredim if they are drafted'
United Torah Judaism Party chairman says the haredi community would leave Israel entirely if they are faced with a mandatory IDF draft, tells religious Zionists who serve, 'don't transfer your pain to me.'
