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The Netherlands:

Criminal complaint filed in the Netherlands against MKs Ben-Barak and Solomon

The anti-Israel organization accuses opposition MK Ram Ben-Barak and coalition MK Moshe Solomon of 'incitement to genocide' over statements on Gaza.

Criminal complaint filed in the Netherlands against MKs Ben-Barak and Solomon

GTA Herzliya

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Police chased a suspect up Route 2 and through Herzliya after he fled a routine inspection.

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

IDF troops uncover over 150 weapons, dismantle over 90 Hezbollah terrorist sites in Hadatha, southern Lebanon, while eliminating terrorists in security zone.

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

Watch: IAF Pilots-to-be prepare for graduation

IDF to graduate Flight Course 192 this week, after cadets completed three years of training during ongoing war.

Watch: IAF Pilots-to-be prepare for graduation

Footage from arrests

Footage from arrests | Undercover agent takes down protection racket

A months-long undercover operation ended with the arrest of dozens of suspects who allegedly extorted business owners out of thousands of shekels in protection money.

Footage from arrests | Undercover agent takes down protection racket

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: Any leader who threatens us will be eliminated

Defense Minister Katz addressed the ongoing funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and warned that anyone who goes down his path will meet the same fate.

Minister Katz: Any leader who threatens us will be eliminated

Border Police officer investigated following Qalandiya incident

Border Police officer documented throwing stun grenade into vehicle is investigated.

Border Police officer investigated following Qalandiya incident

How October 7 reshaped the IDF

According to a report, the IDF has introduced sweeping changes to its defense doctrine, readiness plans and command structure after October 7.

How October 7 reshaped the IDF

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski says at least 60% of Jewish hostages converted to Islam in captivity, shares that he returned to religion on October 7.

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets senior Hezbollah officials, affirming that backing armed proxies remains an unnegotiable "red line."

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Michigan primary:

Michigan primary race becomes two-way battle between moderate and anti-Israel candidate

Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign, turning the Democratic primary into a direct race between Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a critic of Israel.

Michigan primary race becomes two-way battle between moderate and anti-Israel candidate

Israel assigns first permanent Ambassador to Slovenia

Israel's Cabinet approves Ruth Cohen-Dar as its first resident ambassador to Slovenia, cementing a major diplomatic turnaround under Ljubljana's new government.

Israel assigns first permanent Ambassador to Slovenia

London:

Two men avoid jail after filming antisemitic TikTok 'fishing' stunt in London

Two London men receive suspended sentences for a TikTok stunt where they filmed themselves with a fishing rod while claiming they were out "catching Jews."

Two men avoid jail after filming antisemitic TikTok 'fishing' stunt in London

'Don't embarrass yourselves'

'Don't embarrass yourselves': Former MK Oren Hazan's warning

Former MK Oren Hazan argues that a party comprised of Likud defectors could topple right-wing governance: "They are doing immense damage."

'Don't embarrass yourselves': Former MK Oren Hazan's warning

Macron set for historic Syria visit, boosting post-Assad regime

French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit Syria, making him the first Western leader to travel there since the 2024 collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

Macron set for historic Syria visit, boosting post-Assad regime

Cargo ship attacked in Red Sea, off Houthi-controlled Yemen

Security guards aboard a bulk carrier trade gunfire with armed attackers in a skiff off the coast of Yemen, escalating concerns over vital Red Sea trade lanes.

Cargo ship attacked in Red Sea, off Houthi-controlled Yemen

Poll:

Poll: Hypothetical Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan party clinches 6 seats

A new party led by Yuli Edelstein, Ayelet Shaked, and Gilad Erdan would win six seats, drawing support away from Likud, Yashar!, Together, and the Religious Zionist party.

Poll: Hypothetical Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan party clinches 6 seats

Happy ending:

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Many survivors of Hamas captivity attended the wedding of Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, who had been released from captivity in Gaza.

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls Yoseph Haddad 'brother'

In a video shared by israeli-Arab Yoseph Haddad, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu refers to him as a 'brother,' which Haddad claimed strengthened his sense of belonging.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls Yoseph Haddad 'brother'

Egypt's coach waves a Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's World Cup victory over Australia to the Egyptian and Palestinian people, waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch after the match.

Egypt's coach waves a Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

The coordination effort is designed to create a shared operational framework and minimize the risk of friction or misunderstandings ahead of a planned pilot Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon.

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

Shabbat bus service sparks protests in Tzfat

Religious tensions in Tzfat intensified over the weekend as hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the city's main bus stations to protest bus services running on Shabbat.

Shabbat bus service sparks protests in Tzfat

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Theodor Herzl

'Israel is here to stay; it is a blessing to the world,' says President Isaac Herzog, while emphasizing its role in confronting global terror.

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Theodor Herzl

Iran:

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Chairman of the Jewish community in the city of Shiraz, Amir Aala Salari, participated in the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Lone reservist celebrates bar mitzvah at age 36

Combat soldiers in the Arbel Battalion hold a bar mitzvah celebration for their comrade who had never been called up to the Torah or donned tefillin.

Lone reservist celebrates bar mitzvah at age 36

Montreal:

Montreal: Man chases after Hasidic Jews, steals shtreimels

A man got out of a black car, sneaked up behind Hasidic Jews who were leaving a synagogue in Montreal, and repeatedly tried to snatch the shtreimels they were wearing on their heads.

Montreal: Man chases after Hasidic Jews, steals shtreimels

PTSD:

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law: 'those who went into battle deserve highest regard'

Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities.

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law: 'those who went into battle deserve highest regard'

Outrageous incident:

Outrageous incident caught on camera: Suspect tears down Israeli flag near Western Wall

Ofakim resident arrested on suspicion of tearing down an Israeli flag near the Western Wall and throwing it into a garbage bin.

Outrageous incident caught on camera: Suspect tears down Israeli flag near Western Wall

'A disaster for us':

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground; 'a disaster for us'

Popular Arab newspaper in Judea and accuses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the final demise of the 'two-state solution.'

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground; 'a disaster for us'

Security officials oppose renewed Gaza offensive

Senior Israeli security officials believe Israel should prioritize Iran, Lebanon, threats, while holding off on broad offensive in Gaza.

Security officials oppose renewed Gaza offensive

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

MK Yuli Edelstein, who recently announced that he will not run with the Likud party again, says he will not resign Knesset.

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders in Gaza

IDF kills two Hamas military commanders in separate airstrikes in Gaza, after the terrorists were involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces.

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders in Gaza

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

UN Watch urged Antonio Guterres to waive Philippe Lazzarini's immunity so national authorities can investigate allegations of complicity in terrorism.

UN Watch seeks criminal investigation of outgoing UNRWA chief

Cabinet backs long-term support for October 7 festival survivors

The government approved a NIS 60 million plan to expand rehabilitation, mental health, employment and family support for festival survivors.

Cabinet backs long-term support for October 7 festival survivors

Ofir Levi confirmed as National Security Council Deputy Chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decides, upon recommendation of NSC Director Shmuel Ben-Ezra, to appoint Ofir Levi as Deputy Director of the National Security Council.

Ofir Levi confirmed as National Security Council Deputy Chief

Eight wounded, including four children, in Brooklyn July 4th shooting

Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire in Coney Island just before 10:40 p.m., and a firearm was recovered at the scene.

Eight wounded, including four children, in Brooklyn July 4th shooting

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Body of murdered American pilot extracted from separatist region

Indonesian military releases footage of the recovery operation after American pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin was killed in a separatist rebel attack in Papua.

Dramatic footage: Body of murdered American pilot extracted from separatist region

Likud Knesset Member:

Likud Knesset Member: Attorney General is a 'cursed woman'

Finance Committee Chairman Hanoch Milwidsky accuses 'cursed' Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of targeting the Torah-learning community, says he is sure she will one day be held accountable.

Likud Knesset Member: Attorney General is a 'cursed woman'

Forecasters predict: Slight cooldown, extreme heat warnings

Seasonable temperatures are expected across most of Israel on Sunday, while heat warnings remain in effect for the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea region, Arava, and other eastern areas.

Forecasters predict: Slight cooldown, extreme heat warnings

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan

Bereaved father Yehoshua Sherman, whose son was murdered by an Arab terrorist, presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a new plan to settle open areas of Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan