Israel National News

Qatargate:

Former IDF Spokesperson Yoav Mordechai testifies in Qatargate investigation

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yoav Mordechai is under investigation in the Qatargate affair, suspected of contact with a foreign agent and bribery.

Tehran accuses detained French citizens of spying for Israel

Two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained for over three years in Iran, now face charges of "spying" for Israel's Mossad, "conspiracy to overthrow the regime," and "corruption on earth."

Netanyahu to urge Trump:

Netanyahu to urge Trump: Pressure Qatar over Hamas leaders

Netanyahu’s expected appeal to Trump follows internal discussions on imposing pressure and sanctions against Hamas leaders in Qatar to help advance a hostage deal.

Harley Lippman:

Harley Lippman: Netanyahu must tell Trump 'Let me win the war'

Senior foreign policy expert Harley Lippman speaks with Arutz Sheva about how Israel can ensure continued American support for the war with Hamas.

Proposed deal:

Proposed deal: Five hostage releases over a 60-day ceasefire

New York Times reports that the new ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas calls for a 60-day truce involving the staggered release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in five groups, as well as a ban on televised handovers.

Netanyahu appoints MK Israel Eichler as Minister of Construction and Housing

Prime Minister Netanyahu decides to appoint MK Israel Eichler as Minister of Construction and Housing. If MK Yitzhak Goldknopf chooses to return to the government, the portfolio will be restored to him.

Clandestine Diplomacy:

Clandestine Diplomacy: Israel holding secret conferences with Russia regarding Iran

Amid the ceasefire with Iran, Israel is carrying on tacit contacts with senior officials in Moscow to seek a diplomatic solution with Iran and Syria.

Likud Ministers to Netanyahu:

Likud Ministers to Netanyahu: 'Sovereignty by the end of the Knesset summer session'

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, all Likud ministers and the Knesset Speaker signed a joint call for the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Ex-hostage Edan Alexander to meet President Trump tomorrow

Edan Alexander will meet Pres. Trump and the First Lady a month and a half after his release was secured thanks to American efforts.

Watch

Watch: Chief Rabbi prays with hostage families

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef visits the Hostage Families Forum Headquarters and met with the families of the hostages who continue to be held in Gaza.

Captivity survivors and hostage family members meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Omer Shem Tov; Noa Argamani, partner of hostage Avinatan Or; Iair Horn, brother of hostage Eitan Horn; and Tzur Goldin, brother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and shared their harrowing experiences.

IDF eliminates 2 terrorists who murdered 7 soldiers in Khan Yunis

IAF aircraft directed by the ISA and the 188th Brigade, struck and eliminated the Hamas terrorists Musab Yaser Abdallah Jilban and Abd al-Latif Musa Hajjaj Barbah in the area of Khan Yunis.

Activists forge letter against Rabbi accused of sexual offenses

Senior Rabbis from the court established by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu issued a ruling against another Rabbi. Activists spread a letter against it - with forged signatures of the Rabbis.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'There will be no more Hamas, it's over'

PM visits Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company, says defeating Hamas and returning all of the hostages are not contradictory.

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

A woman who was previously filmed tearing down the posters of Israeli children who were held hostage allegedly assaulted 2 NYPD officers in Times Square.

Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza

In the incident in which Sergeant Yaniv Michalovitch fell, a tank commander and a soldier in the Armored Corps 82nd Battalion, 7th Brigade, were severely injured.

Trump

Trump: I won't let communist lunatic Zohran Mandani destroy New York

US President vows to 'save' New York City from the Democratic Socialist and anti-Israel candidate who won the Democratic primary for mayor.

Historic Precedent:

Historic Precedent: Judea and Samaria plans housing beyond security fence

The Supreme Planning Council will discuss today the promotion of 267 housing units, including 150 in a precedent-setting plan in Ganei Modi'in beyond the security fence.

Hamas: We're studying mediators' latest ceasefire proposal

The Hamas terrorist organization responds to the new proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Ariel:

Ariel Rabbinical Court becomes first permanent court in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move, Rabbinical Court in Ariel is granted official permanent status, expanding its operations to five days a week.

Sanzer Rebbe's aide passes away

Rabbi Yitzhak Eizik Meir Zalmanowitz, longtime aide to the Sanz Rebbe and spiritual guide to generations of students, passes away following decades of dedicated service to the hasidic community.

First time since 10.7

No closed military zones in Western Negev for first time since 10.7

Several roads near Gaza remain restricted, but civilian access to communities in the western Negev has been restored under new IDF orders.

Inside Yamim Baim: The historic Jewish music festival

Inside the historic Jewish music festival featuring Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Zusha, and Shmuel.

Committee sets date for AG's hearing

Committee tasked with reviewing possible dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to hold its first session later this month.

Netanyahu seeks to delay testimony again ahead of US trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests to cancel next week's court testimony ahead of his planned trip to the US to meet President Trump and other officials.

After obscene gesture:

Peace Now representative faces calls to revoke Knesset entry over obscene gesture

Peace Now's Ron Yamin sparks outrage after posting a photo making an obscene gesture toward a sign in the Knesset, activists demand her entry permit be revoked.

Prominent haredi figure arrested over sexual offense allegations

Senior member of a well-known organization arrested amid allegations of severe sexual offenses against minors.

Iran vows to seek compensation from US, Israel over attacks

Tehran accuses Washington and Jerusalem of violating its sovereignty and killing civilians during 12 days of war.

Foiled:

Foiled: Double attempt to smuggle weapons from Egypt thwarted by IDF

IDF troops confiscate 24 weapons brought into Israel via drone and vehicle near the Egyptian border.

Lapid offers to counter:

Will Smotrich and Ben-Gvir shoot down hostage deal? Lapid offers to counter

Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.

Herzliya Pituah:

Police investigate grenade attack on home of businesswoman in Herzliya Pituah

A grenade was thrown into the yard of a private the Herzliya Pituah home of businesswoman Nicole Raidman, prompting a police investigation.

Special operation in southern Syria:

Special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests Iranian-backed terror cell

In overnight operation, IDF forces arrest Iranian-backed terror cell in southern Syria's Umm al-Luqs and Ein al-Bassali.

Armenia courts pro-Israel groups while attacking Israel over Iran strikes

Armenian lawmakers meet AIPAC as Yerevan condemns Israel and echoes Iranian talking points; activists warn that on the ground, pro-Iranian and anti-Israel messaging persists.

Report:

Report: PM to ask for guarantee on US green light for future Iran strikes

Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.

EU demands Iran return to nuclear talks

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.

Herzog to captivity survivor:

Herzog to captivity survivor kicked out of café: I was deeply upset

President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."

US intelligence: Iran prepped mines for Strait of Hormuz

US intelligence detected Iran loading naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month following Israeli strikes, according to Reuters. This heightened Washington's concerns about a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert: promised never to lose hope

'On behalf of the remaining 50 hostages, I shout their pain and their pleas to return home,' says hostage survivor Omer Wenkert at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv.

Min. Golan to Piers Morgan:

Minister Golan to Piers Morgan: Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf

In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.

Gadi Eisenkot:

Gadi Eisenkot: End the war from a position of strength and bring back the hostages

MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.