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Watch: Houthis release footage of sinking British ship

The Houthis release footage of the attack on the “Magic Seas” ship, which sank after being hit by unmanned vessels and missiles.

Watch: Houthis release footage of sinking British ship

Hezbollah leader reveals:

Hezbollah leader reveals: Israel penetrated internal network - 'a very severe blow'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem reveals: Hamas informed Nasrallah just 30 minutes after launching the October 7 attack and requested Hezbollah's involvement. The group ultimately decided to open only a "support front."

Hezbollah leader reveals: Israel penetrated internal network - 'a very severe blow'

Extraordinary gesture

Extraordinary gesture | Watch: Netanyahu presents Trump with a 'B-2 mezuzah'

Before his meeting with Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu gifted a mezuzah shaped like a B-2 bomber - highly symbolic in light of the recent American strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.

Extraordinary gesture | Watch: Netanyahu presents Trump with a 'B-2 mezuzah'

French intel chief:

French intel chief: Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.

French intel chief: Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

Dispute over aid:

Dispute over humanitarian aid: The Qatari compromise - and Israeli opposition

Foreign sources report that one version of the hostage deal includes transferring responsibility for food distribution in Gaza to the United Nations. Israel has yet to agree to the proposal.

Dispute over humanitarian aid: The Qatari compromise - and Israeli opposition

Low cost giant renews flights to Tel Aviv

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air will resume its flights from Ben Gurion to Larnaca and Budapest on August 8. Ticket sales will open on July 9.

Low cost giant renews flights to Tel Aviv

Satmar Rebbe: 'Thousands of prison cells will not be enough'

The Satmar Rebbe addressed the report about increased enforcement among IDF deserters, including yeshiva students of conscription age, and called for the haredi community to remain strong.

Satmar Rebbe: 'Thousands of prison cells will not be enough'

PM on Capitol Hill:

PM on Capitol Hill: 'Coordination with Trump has been unmatched'

Netanyahu mourns loss of 5 soldiers, says 'We have still to finish the job in Gaza, release all our hostages, eliminate and destroy Hamas’s military and governance capabilities.'

PM on Capitol Hill: 'Coordination with Trump has been unmatched'

During Netanyahu visit

US, Israel sign MOU on AI, energy cooperation during Netanyahu visit

Under the agreement, signed at the Blair House, regional projects, including IMEC and the Abraham Accords, will be advanced, and a working group on cooperation regarding standards and optimal practices, as well as safe digital infrastructure for embedding AI in the energy economies.

US, Israel sign MOU on AI, energy cooperation during Netanyahu visit

Witkoff on hostage deal

Witkoff on hostage deal: Gaps have closed, hopeful for agreement by end of week

US Special envoy says the 4 main disagreements on a ceasefire deal with Hamas have been reduced to 1.

Witkoff on hostage deal: Gaps have closed, hopeful for agreement by end of week

Netzach Yehuda Commander:

'We lost five of our best, brave fighters who are deeply connected to the roots

One day after five soldiers were killed in Beit Hanoun, the Nativ Yehuda Battalion commander honored their bravery, saying they fought with a deep sense of duty to protect Israel.

'We lost five of our best, brave fighters who are deeply connected to the roots

IDF Spokesperson

IDF Spokesperson: 'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says over 1,300 Hamas terrorists have been killed since the start of Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson: 'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

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Border police neutralize terrorist in Shuafat refugee camp

Authorities emphasize commitment to maintaining security and deterring violence, after Border Police's undercover unit neutralize a terrorist throwing rocks at security forces in Shuafat refugee camp.

Border police neutralize terrorist in Shuafat refugee camp

Report

Report: Netanyahu to meet Syrian President in DC in September

Israeli PM, Syrian President al-Shaara to meet ahead of UN General Assembly to sign security agreement, possible first step toward full normalization, i24NEWS reports.

Report: Netanyahu to meet Syrian President in DC in September

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Watch: Netanyahu meets House Speaker Mike Johnson

Israeli PM meets US Congressional Leader during visit to DC and ahead of his second meeting with President Trump.

Watch: Netanyahu meets House Speaker Mike Johnson

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Watch: Netanyahu presents Nobel Prize nomination to Trump

White House photographer Daniel Torok documents the behind-the-scenes moments of the Prime Minister's visit to the White House and meeting with President Donald Trump.

Watch: Netanyahu presents Nobel Prize nomination to Trump

AG, PM compromise

AG, PM compromise: David Zini to be appointed ISA chief after Qatargate probe

The Attorney General and representatives of Prime Minister Netanyahu have reached a compromise: David Zini's appointment as Shin Bet head will await the completion of the 'QatarGate' investigation.

AG, PM compromise: David Zini to be appointed ISA chief after Qatargate probe

Complaints submitted to police after Yisrael Frey blessed the death of IDF soldiers

Extreme leftist Yisrael Frey published a provocative tweet in which he supported the death of IDF soldiers killed in Gaza. Complaints have been filed against him with the police.

Complaints submitted to police after Yisrael Frey blessed the death of IDF soldiers

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted a Hamas terrorist in northern Lebanon, far from the Israeli border. Tripoli, a Sunni area, has rarely been targeted by the IDF until now.

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

European Imams visit Yad Vashem

A distinguished delegation of Imams and Muslim community leaders from across Europe visited Yad Vashem- the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

European Imams visit Yad Vashem

Report:

Report: Marco Rubio AI impersonator contacts foreign ministers

Sec. Rubio was impersonated on Signal in attempts to contact a governor, a Congressman, and 3 foreign ministers.

Report: Marco Rubio AI impersonator contacts foreign ministers

Fallen soldier's funeral:

Fallen soldier's funeral: 'My son went on a path of holiness'

Sergeant Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, from Jerusalem, was laid to rest on Mount Herzl. His father eulogized him: 'Please, G-d, protect all the soldiers who are now guarding our lives here.'

Fallen soldier's funeral: 'My son went on a path of holiness'

Eliminated

Eliminated: Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Taha Abu Ayadeh, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration of the gas station in Kibbutz Magen during the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in Khan Yunis.

Eliminated: Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Tearful Testimony:

Tearful Testimony: Keith Siegel recounts the horrors he witnessed to the Knesset

Released hostage Keith Seigel participated in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussion and tearfully shared the ordeals faced by the hostages in Gaza.

Tearful Testimony: Keith Siegel recounts the horrors he witnessed to the Knesset

Red Heifer rehearsal

Watch: Biblical Red Heifer ritual comes to life in rehearsal ceremony

A red heifer raised in Israel was disqualified for sacrifice after two black hairs were found on its body. It was used in a practice burning ceremony for priests.

Watch: Biblical Red Heifer ritual comes to life in rehearsal ceremony

'I went through hell'

'I went through hell': Captivity survivor recounts sexual abuse

At the launch of a report on Hamas atrocities, survivor Ilana Gritzewsky recounted sexual violence in captivity and urged Israeli leaders to act now to bring all hostages home.

'I went through hell': Captivity survivor recounts sexual abuse

'I'll Die A Hero':

'I'll Die A Hero': Benyamin Asulin's parting words to his mother

The mother of fallen soldier Benyamin Asulin said she asked him to come home. Her son replied, "Don't worry, I'm going to save our homeland."

'I'll Die A Hero': Benyamin Asulin's parting words to his mother

Within two hours:

Within two hours: Two Hezbollah terrorists, including Radwan Force commander eliminated

Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force', worked on numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Within two hours: Two Hezbollah terrorists, including Radwan Force commander eliminated

Senior Rabbi rules against popular practice of eating cholent on Thursday nights

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein rules that eating cholent on Thursday night diminishes its Shabbat sanctity, warns it lacks blessing, and may pose health risks when consumed midweek.

Senior Rabbi rules against popular practice of eating cholent on Thursday nights

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs for search and rescue, successfully located a missing woman at risk after an all-night search operation last Friday night in Jerusalem.

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

Brother of Fallen Druze Officer:

Brother of Druze Officer: 'If we do not retake Joseph's Tomb, his death was in vain'

Thousands of Israeli worshippers visited Yosef's Tomb last night, including Mahdi, the older brother of fallen Druze Border Police officer Madhat Youssef, who called for Israel to retake the holy site.

Brother of Druze Officer: 'If we do not retake Joseph's Tomb, his death was in vain'

Jerusalem mourns

Jerusalem mourns | Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

Three of the five soldiers killed in the Beit Hanoun disaster were residents of Jerusalem. Mayor Lion: 'Our children who grew up in the city's streets have become brave warriors.'

Jerusalem mourns | Three consecutive funerals to be held in the capital

After over 12 hours

Ship in Red Sea under continuous attack

For 2nd time in 2 days, a merchant vessel was attacked by Houthi terrorists in small vessels using RPGs near Hodeidah.

Ship in Red Sea under continuous attack

Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced a meeting with senior police officials following complaints about stripping detainees arrested at protests.

Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

Terrible night, but we won't break

Wounded Netzah Yehuda soldier: 'It was a terrible night, but we won't break'

Yedidya Boskovitz, who was lightly wounded in the incident that claimed the lives of five of his peers, looks back at the incident, but proclaims: 'We will keep going with full force in our fight against evil.'

Wounded Netzah Yehuda soldier: 'It was a terrible night, but we won't break'

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Israeli soldiers have noticed changes in Hamas' strategies, including approaching Israeli forces, ambushes, and offensive initiatives.

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Moody's maintains Israel's credit rating

Agency maintains Israel's Baa1 rating, citing fiscal strain from conflict, but notes strong funding capacity and economic resilience.

Moody's maintains Israel's credit rating

'No one more deserving'

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented President Trump with the letter of nomination that cites the President's 'steadfast and exceptional dedication to promoting peace, security, and stability around the world.'

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Lifting of restrictions:

Lifting of safety restrictions: European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

Following months of suspension due to the conflict with Iran and a missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, the European aviation authority has lifted its advisory against flying to Israel - paving the way for the return of flights.

Lifting of safety restrictions: European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

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Report: Tehran acquires Chinese SAMs post-truce with Israel

Iran is reportedly receiving Chinese surface-to-air missiles to rebuild air defenses after its recent conflict with Israel. Deliveries began post-truce, with Iran paying via oil shipments to China, its largest crude importer.

Report: Tehran acquires Chinese SAMs post-truce with Israel