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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.

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

Polls:

Polls: Bennett or Lapid, who should Gadi Eisenkot join?

Following Gadi Eisenkot’s resignation, the National Unity Party is weakening. Polls suggest that a partnership between Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett could create a major political shake-up.

Polls: Bennett or Lapid, who should Gadi Eisenkot join?

Amb. Huckabee

Amb. Huckabee: 'Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen'

US Ambassador to Israel reacts to Houthi missile attack on Israel. 'We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel.'

Amb. Huckabee: 'Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen'

GHF head

GHF head: Claims Gazans were led into pit to get surgar completely false

'This Hamas propagandist is back with an even more fanciful lie. GHF is not distributing sugar. While Hamas continues to spread misinformation, we'll continue to distribute free food,' says Executive Chairman of GHF Johnnie Moore.

GHF head: Claims Gazans were led into pit to get surgar completely false

Hostages' families

Hostages' families: 'PM's DC visit must be turning point, not symbolic'

The Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to use Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC next week to secure a permanent ceasefire that will bring all of the remaining hostages home.

Hostages' families: 'PM's DC visit must be turning point, not symbolic'

Judges to Attorney General: 'Compromise with government'

Judges grant parties' request and allocate government and Attorney General one week to try to reach agreements, to avoid issuing a ruling.

Judges to Attorney General: 'Compromise with government'

Yemen missile intercepted

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel as missile launched from Yemen intercepted

Red Alert sirens sounded in Jerusalem and much of central Israel this evening (Tuesday) after a missile was launched from Yemen at the Jewish State.

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel as missile launched from Yemen intercepted

Report:

Report: Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization

Saudi Arabia is insisting that Israel finish the job in Gaza by removing Hamas from power completely in the coastal enclave as a precondition for a normalization agreement with the Jewish State, a Saudi source told i24NEWS.

Report: Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization

Chief of Staff in Syria

Chief of Staff in Syria: We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situation assessment in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and spoke with reserve soldiers.

Chief of Staff in Syria: We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times

New Qatari proposal

New Qatari proposal: 8 living hostages returned on 1st day of ceasefire

A new proposal submitted to Israel calls for a 60-day ceasefire, on the first day of which eight live hostages will be released and two more on the 50th day.

New Qatari proposal: 8 living hostages returned on 1st day of ceasefire

Trump

Trump: 'I'll be very firm with Netanyahu on Gaza'

US President says Israeli PM also wants to end the war in Gaza, which will be a topic of conversation during their meeting next week.

Trump: 'I'll be very firm with Netanyahu on Gaza'

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

Ohad Ben Ami's chilling testimony at the Knesset, 'They let us decide who would die'

Ohad Ben Ami describes a particularly chilling incident he experienced a few weeks before his release.

Ohad Ben Ami's chilling testimony at the Knesset, 'They let us decide who would die'

Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses

Bereaved women, including mother of Ori Danino and widow of Eyal Berkovich who both fell in Gaza, drafted to the IDF to carry on the legacy of their loved ones.

Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses

'Who cares if you were a hostage?'

'Who cares if you were a hostage?' Hamas captivity survivor kicked out of Tel Aviv cafe

Captivity survivor Daniela Gilboa claims she was kicked out of a cafe in Neve Tzedek after she asked to use the restroom and was rudely turned away by the owner. The cafe owner responded: "We don't let people in who aren't customers of the restaurant. I didn't tell her I didn't care if she was kidnapped."

'Who cares if you were a hostage?' Hamas captivity survivor kicked out of Tel Aviv cafe

Public spat between Supreme Court justices in Shin Bet hearing

During the hearing on the appointment of Major General David Zini as head of the Shin Bet, a conflict arose between President Amit and Justices Stein and Canfy-Steinitz regarding the position of the Attorney General.

Public spat between Supreme Court justices in Shin Bet hearing

Trump

Trump: New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani

US President reacts to Democratic party nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. ' The last thing we need is a communist.'

Trump: New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani

Trump: Expect Gaza ceasefire sometime next week

US President says he will discuss Iran and Gaza with PM Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House next week.

Trump: Expect Gaza ceasefire sometime next week

'We Went Through This Too':

'We Went Through This Too': Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Students from the Perlyna-Chabad Jewish School in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian drone, sent a touching letter of encouragement to the students of Gsharim School, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

'We Went Through This Too': Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Unbroken success:

100% 'Bagrut' eligibility at Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home - five consecutive years

For the fifth year in a row, 100% of graduates from the Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya have achieved full eligibility for the Israeli matriculation certificate (Bagrut).

100% 'Bagrut' eligibility at Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home - five consecutive years

Watch:

Watch: Border Police arrest infiltrator who stole car from central Israel

Border Police arrest suspected vehicle thief from Jenin near Rantis Checkpoint; suspect found without license or legal entry permit.

Watch: Border Police arrest infiltrator who stole car from central Israel

Gazan Man Reveals:

Gazan Man Reveals: 'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.

Gazan Man Reveals: 'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory

PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.

Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory

Watch:

Watch: IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in Gaza Strip.

Watch: IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Following success against Iran:

Following success against Iran: Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall ahead of Independence Day, offers prayers for Israel and President Trump, and receives letter of gratitude from site’s rabbi.

Following success against Iran: Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall

Supreme Court hears petitions regarding ISA appointment

The case represents a central part of the conflict between Israel's judicial and executive authorities. It will be broadcast live on the Supreme Court website.

Supreme Court hears petitions regarding ISA appointment

Following Eisenkot

Following Eisenkot: Matan Kahana leaves National Unity

Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.

Following Eisenkot: Matan Kahana leaves National Unity

Combat footage

Combat footage | IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, the IAF struck over 140 terror targets in the Gaza Strip to support ground forces. Troops on the ground have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

Combat footage | IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

New York haredim enraged at euthanasia law

Agudath Israel in the US issued a harsh statement against the controversial law approved by the New York Senate and called on the governor to veto it immediately.

New York haredim enraged at euthanasia law

Defense Minister announces task force to tackle Jewish attacks on security forces

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Defense Minister announces task force to tackle Jewish attacks on security forces

Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.

Couple from Raanana arrested  for spying for Iran

Iranian hackers issues new threat over confidential Trump emails

Iranian hackers, claiming 100GB of emails from Trump allies, renew threats to leak sensitive material following regional conflict.

Iranian hackers issues new threat over confidential Trump emails

Yair Netanyahu:

Yair Netanyahu: 'Protests made me flee Israel'

Yair Netanyahu claimed in a recent interview that the protests against him grew so violent that he had to move to Miami - and that even there, protesters spent a fortune tracking his movements.

Yair Netanyahu: 'Protests made me flee Israel'

Report uncovers Syrian gov’t role in Alawite slaughter

Reuters investigation traces March 2025 coastal massacres to militias and units tied to Syria’s new leadership, exposing a chain of command reaching Damascus.

Report uncovers Syrian gov’t role in Alawite slaughter

ICC says it was hit by 'sophisticated' cyberattack

International Criminal Court announces it was hit by a "sophisticated" cyberattack last week, the second in two years, says the breach has been contained.

ICC says it was hit by 'sophisticated' cyberattack

US bolsters Israeli defense with $510 million precision munitions sale

United States approves a $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel, along with essential support. This comes after Israel's recent extensive use of munitions during its conflict with Iran.

US bolsters Israeli defense with $510 million precision munitions sale

'Ideological differences'

Gadi Eisenkot leaves National Unity; Gantz: Ideological differences emerged

MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."

Gadi Eisenkot leaves National Unity; Gantz: Ideological differences emerged

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff:

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff: Operation Rising Lion will be etched in history

PM Netanyahu meets with IDF generals, praises their actions in "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran: The line that separates between the generations of Jewish history and what has happened in our generation - is the establishment of the state and the IDF.

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff: Operation Rising Lion will be etched in history

Hope for regional integration?

Trump lifts Syria sanctions, signaling hope for regional integration

Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria, citing an "opportunity" for economic rebuilding under new President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Trump lifts Syria sanctions, signaling hope for regional integration

Netanyahu to fly to Washington next week to meet Trump

Israel has confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to the United States early next week for a meeting at the White House with President Trump.

Netanyahu to fly to Washington next week to meet Trump