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.
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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.
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.
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.
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."
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Watch:
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.
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.
Additional suspect arrested for attack on Jewish shepherds
Police arrest resident of al-Rashayda for alleged involvment in mob attack on shepherds near the Mikneh Avraham outpost.
IDF week in review:
IDF week in review: Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists
The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.
Psagot in mourning:
Lt. Col. (res.) Shaike Megiddo passes away after contracting severe infection
Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Shaike Megiddo, 55, a resident of Psagot, passed away after contracting a severe bacterial infection affecting his heart while serving in the reserve duty.
Terrorist who abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez and held hostages eliminated
IDF eliminated Muhammad Na’im Jandiya, who oversaw the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez, and held three Israelis hostage.
Report:
Report: US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks
The New York Times reports US officials feared Israel could target Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, potentially derailing ceasefire and peace talks with Tehran.
IDF honors US air defense battery for wartime service
IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir presented a certificate of appreciation to a US air defense battery for its contribution to Israel's defense during the war.
Bodycam footage:
Bodycam footage: Troops arrest Arabs who assaulted hassidim
Duvdevan Unit soldiers raid Mukhmas, arresting Arabs who assaulted and chased Breslov hassidim who entered the village while fleeing police.
Smotrich looks to war-era figure Rabbi Avi Zarbiv ahead of election
Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.
Poll:
Poll: Close race at the top, opposition supporters more likely to vote
Maariv poll puts Likud in the lead with 21, closely followed by Yashar and Together. 80% of those who support opposition parties plan to vote, while only 72% of coalition supporters do.
Record Crowd:
Record Crowd: 140,000 people at the tomb of the ‘Or HaChaim’
A record crowd of more than 140,000 worshippers visited the Mount of Olives over the weekend to mark the passing of the Or HaChaim.
Syrian FM:
Damascus signals willingness for Hezbollah talks if in Syria's national interest
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visits Beirut, clarifying Damascus' conditional openness to engaging directly with Hezbollah.
Fulfills settlement
Columbia fulfills Trump admin settlement, naming new Jewish life liaison
Columbia University names Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin as its Jewish life liaison, satisfying a federal deal that salvaged $400 million in research grants.
New terrorist law
Florida blacklists CAIR, Antifa, and Muslim Brotherhood under new terrorist law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis labels CAIR, Antifa, and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, prompting an immediate federal lawsuit from CAIR.
'Lawless and illegitimate'
'Lawless and illegitimate': Trump admin rejects ICC jurisdiction over US citizens
Acting AG Todd Blanche notifies the International Criminal Court that the US will halt all extradition support and probe cooperation, slamming its operations.
Blames pro-Israel donors
Tucker Carlson targets pro-Israel donors, vowing to build anti-war third party
Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a third party after abandoning his support for Donald Trump, accuses pro-Israel donors of pushing the US into war with Iran.
Denies antisemitism
Montreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitism
20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Montreal synagogue faces sentencing, claiming drug dependency - not hatred - motivated the hired attack.
Trump:
Trump: Iran agreed to 'just about everything we need'
President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.
Greece investigating anti-Israel march
Greek police launch an official investigation following a march by extremist pro-Palestinian Arab activists in Thessaloniki.
Report:
Report: US suspected Israel plotted to kill Iranian negotiators
The New York Times reports that Washington discovered an Israeli plot targeting Iran's top peace negotiators, prompting covert regional warnings to protect fragile ceasefire talks.
Released hostage:
Rom Braslavski: '1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'
Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.
IDF warns:
IDF warns Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support
Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.
Amb. Yechiel Leiter:
Amb. Yechiel Leiter: 'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'
'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.
US Envoy warns UN:
US Envoy warns UN: ‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’
The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'
