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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

New unit for religious women in the Air Force

Israeli Air Force approves new gender-specific combat unit for religious women, with the first recruits set to enlist in November 2026.

New unit for religious women in the Air Force

Leaked files expose Sinwar's October 7 strategy with Hezbollah

Newly analyzed documents reveal the plans Sinwar proposed to Hezbollah ahead of the October 7th Massacre, which included attacks from Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

Leaked files expose Sinwar's October 7 strategy with Hezbollah

Report:

Report: US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Ceasefire negotiations between US and Iran to resume in Pakistan next week, as satellite photos indicate Iran conducting construction work at secret, likely nuclear, facility.

Report: US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Israel helped United Arab Emirates protect its citizens from Iranian attacks during war, Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirms.

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

During 4th of July fireworks:

During 4th of July fireworks: Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge

Fire crews extinguish flames on New York's Brooklyn Bridge after dueling Independence Day fireworks shows malfunction over the Hudson and East Rivers.

During 4th of July fireworks: Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge

Breaks to 'friendly' states

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees while offering breaks to 'friendly' states

Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees while offering breaks to 'friendly' states

Sydney:

Two charged in Sydney after imitation firearm pointed at synagogue

Two men face weapon charges in Sydney, Australia, after allegedly aiming an imitation firearm from an SUV at a Jewish place of worship during Shabbat.

Two charged in Sydney after imitation firearm pointed at synagogue

The new demand infuriating haredi yeshivas

Tax Authority demanding yeshivas submit statements and documents on students' enlistment status as condition for donors to receive tax credits.

The new demand infuriating haredi yeshivas

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Newly released satellite imagery from Planet Labs provides one of the clearest assessments yet of the damage inflicted on Iranian military infrastructure.

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

US President Donald Trump tells Axios that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'get along very good,' claims he could've killed everyone at late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral.

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Haredi protest targets Jerusalem café over Sabbath operations

A newly opened café in central Jerusalem became the scene of repeated protests on Saturday after dozens of Haredi demonstrators gathered outside to oppose its decision to operate on the Sabbath.

Jerusalem: Haredi protest targets Jerusalem café over Sabbath operations

Watch:

Watch: Ohana and Huckabee play US anthem

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee plays American national anthem together with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, in honor of America's 250th Independence Day. Watch.

Watch: Ohana and Huckabee play US anthem

October 7th massacre

October 7th massacre | This is how the intelligence failure happened

Major General (res.) Roni Numa, tasked with investigating failures that led to the massacre, shares how the reliance on technology caused a real-time intelligence disaster.

October 7th massacre | This is how the intelligence failure happened

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Watch: Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag

Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag to mark the United States' 250th Independence Day; Speaker Amir Ohana hails America as a 'beacon of liberty,' reaffirming strong alliance between the two countries.

Watch: Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag

250th Independence Day

250th Independence Day | Captivity survivor Alon Ohel performs aboard USS Nimitz

Freed hostage Alon Ohel joins American musician John Ondrasik in a aboard the USS Nimitz during the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations

250th Independence Day | Captivity survivor Alon Ohel performs aboard USS Nimitz

On America's 250th birthday:

Sa'ar congratulates US on 250th birthday, praising 'commitment to liberty'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar congratulates US on its 250th Independence Day, calling America a 'beacon of freedom.'

Sa'ar congratulates US on 250th birthday, praising 'commitment to liberty'

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

IDF eliminates armed Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon security zone, eliminating immediate threat. Watch.

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims Saudi warplanes attempted to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa, warns future 'violations' will trigger attacks on Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure.

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

London:

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter in London

London court hands long prison terms to two Romanian hitmen for knifing dissident Iranian journalist.

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter in London

Syria begins trials over Sweida violence that killed thousands

Damascus initiates public trials for suspects implicated in last year's sectarian clashes in Sweida, a major test for post-Assad Syria.

Syria begins trials over Sweida violence that killed thousands

Defends Israel accord

Lebanese President defends Israel accord, vows Lebanese Army control over sovereign land

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends the US-mediated framework with Israel, asserting it empowers the domestic army despite fierce pushback from Hezbollah.

Lebanese President defends Israel accord, vows Lebanese Army control over sovereign land

After earthquakes:

Interim Venezuelan President praises Israeli earthquake relief team

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez publicly praises visiting Israeli disaster relief team, signaling a major policy shift from the previous Maduro era.

Interim Venezuelan President praises Israeli earthquake relief team

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

Tehran initiates weeklong state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing international envoys as well as internet mockery from Israel: “People come to make sure he’s really dead."

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

'Embarking on new path'

'Embarking on a new path': Yuli Edelstein leaving Likud

MK Yuli Edelstein announces he is leaving Likud to forge a new political path.

'Embarking on a new path': Yuli Edelstein leaving Likud

'Complete fabrication'

'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office vehemently denies a New York Times report alleging that Israel plotted to assassinate key Iranian envoys during US peace talks.

'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

Netanyahu and Trump speak, agree to meet in US

PM Netanyahu speaks with President Trump to mark the US 250th Independence Day, with both leaders agreeing to hold a face-to-face meeting soon.

Netanyahu and Trump speak, agree to meet in US

Chabad emissary welcomes secular visitors center in Thailand

A Chabad emissary in Thailand dismissed concerns over a planned 'secular house' for Israeli travelers, calling it a compliment to Chabad's decades-long work and insisting there is room to help every Jew.

Chabad emissary welcomes secular visitors center in Thailand

Islamic leaders bash Ben-Gvir over loudspeaker bill

The chairman of Israel's Islamic Council for Religious Rulings condemned a proposed law requiring permits for mosque loudspeakers.

Islamic leaders bash Ben-Gvir over loudspeaker bill

Minister Amsalem recalls brush with deadly heart attack

The Likud minister revealed he suffered a heart attack while home alone, explaining why he chose not to call an ambulance and opening up about the online abuse he says continues to target him and his family.

Minister Amsalem recalls brush with deadly heart attack

Trump may revive F-35 deal at NATO summit

Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara and meet with Erdogan, with the focus on the possibility of returning Turkey to the F-35 aircraft program.

Trump may revive F-35 deal at NATO summit

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

'Beacon of liberty':

'Beacon of liberty': Herzog salutes America, thanks Trump

In a letter delivered to the US Embassy, President Herzog congratulates President Trump and the American people on 250 years of independence, praising the enduring US-Israel alliance.

'Beacon of liberty': Herzog salutes America, thanks Trump

For $1,300

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran for $1,300

21-year-old Eli Levon was indicted for allegedly carrying out tasks in the capital for Iranian intelligence.

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran for $1,300

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Watch: Tzvi Succot jumps into Herod's Pool

MK Succot arrived at the spring together with hundreds of hikers as part of the Zionist Friday program and decided to jump into the water with friends.

Watch: Tzvi Succot jumps into Herod's Pool

250th Anniversary Survey:

250th Anniversary Survey: Millions of American Jews now hide their identity

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, a new survey that one of the communities that has helped build the nation since its founding is facing a pervasive and escalating threat.

250th Anniversary Survey: Millions of American Jews now hide their identity