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Watch | Iranian TV host declares: We'll enrich as we choose

Watch: In segment translated by MEMRI, Iranian TV host Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi announces Iran's new "nuclear ambiguity" policy, states Iran will enrich uranium as it chooses, retain all material, trade freely, and build facilities anywhere.

Watch | Iranian TV host declares: We'll enrich as we choose

Report:

Report: Isfahan strikes crippled Iran's nuke bomb production

New York Times reports that Israeli and American strikes on Isfahan have severely crippled Iran's ability to produce atomic bombs by destroying crucial metallization facilities. This process, essential for creating the explosive core of a nuclear weapon, is now a major bottleneck for Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Report: Isfahan strikes crippled Iran's nuke bomb production

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: Iran 'months away' from uranium production despite strikes

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reveals that Iran could resume enriched uranium production "in a matter of months," despite extensive damage from recent US and Israeli strikes.

IAEA chief: Iran 'months away' from uranium production despite strikes

Again:

Again: Trump denounces Netanyahu's trial as a 'political witch hunt'

US President doubles down again on his criticism of Netanyahu’s trial: The United States of America spends Billions a year protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this.

Again: Trump denounces Netanyahu's trial as a 'political witch hunt'

BBC under fire:

Glastonbury performance sparks outrage over anti-IDF chants, BBC under fire

Police investigating punk band Bob Vylan after chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury were broadcast live by the BBC; set pulled from iPlayer amid rising public backlash.

Glastonbury performance sparks outrage over anti-IDF chants, BBC under fire

IDF eliminates Hezbollah intelligence officer in southern Lebanon

Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, key figure in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, responsible for intelligence and weapons transfers, eliminated in IAF strike.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah intelligence officer in southern Lebanon

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'No justification for assault on IDF soldiers'

Israeli officials responded to the reports of a clash between soldiers and civilians Friday night, with support and condemnation for both sides.

President Herzog: 'No justification for assault on IDF soldiers'

Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor investigate riot claims

The Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor met at the scene of the clash between Israeli soldiers and civilians on Friday night to investigate the incident.

Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor investigate riot claims

'I made their lives hell'"

Khamenei adviser details IDF assassination attempt: 'I made their lives hell'

Ali Shamkhani, injured in an Israeli strike, recounts being buried under rubble and suffering broken ribs, but says he has no fear of Israel.

Khamenei adviser details IDF assassination attempt: 'I made their lives hell'

Hadassah Hospital:

Hadassah Hospital: Israeli boy was shot with a live round, not rubber

The Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital reports that the boy injured by the IDF in the Binyamin region is hospitalized in the intensive care unit. He was struck with a live round, not a rubber bullet as initially reported.

Hadassah Hospital: Israeli boy was shot with a live round, not rubber

Supernova festival massacre documentary wins Emmy

We Will Dance Again, a documentary chronicling the Supernova festival massacre, has won the Emmy for Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary at the 46th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards.

Supernova festival massacre documentary wins Emmy

Report:

Report: Mossad operated in Iran for over a decade to map nuclear sites

The Times reveals Israeli Mossad agents gathered intel inside Iran since 2010, enabling recent strikes on nuclear infrastructure; leaked documents show Iran was weeks from nuclear capability by late 2024.

Report: Mossad operated in Iran for over a decade to map nuclear sites

Residents Claim:

Residents Claim: 'IDF fired indiscriminately, ramming claims were lies'

Residents of the Binyamin region denied reports that Israelis had attacked Israeli forces at a homestead in the region on Friday night, and said that Israeli troops fired indiscriminately into civilians nearby.

Residents Claim: 'IDF fired indiscriminately, ramming claims were lies'

Liri Albag: 'After Iran, only the hostages remain'

At rally in Hostages Square, recently freed captives and families of those still held in Gaza urge for deal 'not in phases - not some now, some later. All of them. This is the only true victory.'

Liri Albag: 'After Iran, only the hostages remain'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah antitank commander in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes and kills Hassan Muhammad Hammoudi, who oversaw Hezbollah’s anti-tank missile array in the Bint Jbeil sector and directed repeated attacks on Israel.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah antitank commander in southern Lebanon

'Violence undermines security'

IDF chief backs troops attacked by Israelis: 'Violence undermines security'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises battalion commander who was assaulted by a group of Jews, warns such actions undermine rule of law and harm security and stability in the region.

IDF chief backs troops attacked by Israelis: 'Violence undermines security'

Jewish rioters assault soldiers in Binyamin region, 9 arrested

IDF and police disperse a group of Jews who violently attacked soldiers near Kafr Malik, injuring several. Nine arrested. A similar clash occurred Wednesday in al-Mughayyir.

Jewish rioters assault soldiers in Binyamin region, 9 arrested

Terror charges weighed

UK police nab four after airbase vandalism, terror charges weighed

British counter-terrorism police arrest four individuals linked to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest at an English airbase where military planes were vandalized.

UK police nab four after airbase vandalism, terror charges weighed

Satellite images show:

Satellite images show Iran repairing Fordow nuclear site post-strikes

New satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal Iran has initiated repair efforts at its Fordow nuclear facility, targeted last week by US airstrikes. Excavators and bulldozers are visible near bomb craters, suggesting immediate attempts to restore access and assess damage.

Satellite images show Iran repairing Fordow nuclear site post-strikes

IDF chief: Iran no longer a nuclear threshold state

Following "Operation Rising Lion," Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declares Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state. Extensive damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and scientists will take years to repair.

IDF chief: Iran no longer a nuclear threshold state

IDF:

IDF: Hezbollah rocket caused damage to civilian building in southern Lebanon

IDF says rocket stored at Hezbollah site was inadvertently launched during Israeli strike, causing damage to civilian building. “The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to endanger the residents of southern Lebanon.”

IDF: Hezbollah rocket caused damage to civilian building in southern Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff conducts field assessment in Gaza, lauds reserve soldiers

'In the near future, we will reach the lines we defined for the current phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, from where operational options will be developed and presented to the political leadership,' says Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

IDF Chief of Staff conducts field assessment in Gaza, lauds reserve soldiers

Minister of Defense:

Minister of Defense: Operation Rising Lion was just the preview

'Take heed—Operation Rising Lion was only a preview of a new Israeli doctrine. After October 7th, your immunity is over,' says Minister of Defense to the defanged snakehead in Tehran.

Minister of Defense: Operation Rising Lion was just the preview

Intelligence head tells his soldiers to exhibit humility

Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder acknowledged that despite the security achievements, Military Intelligence must exhibit “genuine humility” in light of the complexity Israel is facing.

Intelligence head tells his soldiers to exhibit humility

IDF sends revised call-up orders to reservists

IDF updates combat timelines for regular and reserve troops, promises new support measures for reservists' families, including subsidized summer camps and childcare.

IDF sends revised call-up orders to reservists

Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ for murder of nine in 2017

Takihiro Shiraishi, who lured suicidal victims via Twitter and murdered them, is executed in Japan, marking the first execution under PM Shigeru Ishiba.

Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ for murder of nine in 2017

Court rejects Netanyahu’s request to delay testimony

Jerusalem District Court denies Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to postpone his trial testimony, prompting fierce criticism from ministers.

Court rejects Netanyahu’s request to delay testimony

IAF destroys Hezbollah command site in Beaufort Ridge

IDF strikes Hezbollah fire control site in southern Lebanon, eliminating key underground facility, warns site’s reconstruction violated Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IAF destroys Hezbollah command site in Beaufort Ridge

Bereaved Families: 'Gafni's comments are dangerous'

Dozens of bereaved families have asked that the Council of Torah Sages demand that MK Gafni apologize for his statements regarding the war in Gaza.

Bereaved Families: 'Gafni's comments are dangerous'

State requests extension for haredi draft lawsuit

The state has petitioned the Supreme Court for a 16-day extension for its response to the petition regarding sanctions against young haredim who refuse to enlist.

State requests extension for haredi draft lawsuit

Israelis arrested after attempting to reach Joseph's Tomb

IDF forces prevented an attempt by several groups of Israelis to reach Joseph's Tomb from several different entrances to the city of Shechem.

Israelis arrested after attempting to reach Joseph's Tomb

Israeli Animator Presents:

Israeli Animator Presents: Our Man in Tehran - Ismail Qaani

Creator Evyatar Rosenberg presents a video inspired by rumors and conspiracy theories as to the source of Israeli intelligence in Iran.

Israeli Animator Presents: Our Man in Tehran - Ismail Qaani

Chief Rabbis lead festive Rosh Chodesh prayer at Western Wall

A festive Rosh Chodesh prayer was held this morning at the Western Wall, including thanksgiving Psalms for the miracles that occurred during Operation Rising Lion.

Chief Rabbis lead festive Rosh Chodesh prayer at Western Wall

Overnight Operation:

Overnight Operation: New neighborhood was established west of Kedumim

12 buildings were placed in the new neighborhood in memory of Gideon Peri, who was murdered in a terror attack.

Overnight Operation: New neighborhood was established west of Kedumim

After US strikes

Macron cautions against Iran NPT exit after US strikes

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, French President Emmanuel Macron declares the strikes "genuinely effective" but warns that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would be the "worst-case scenario.

Macron cautions against Iran NPT exit after US strikes

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: A defining moment for Israel, the Jewish people, and the world

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir summarizes "Operation Rising Lion", states the IDF successfully struck Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, eliminated key figures, and defended Israel from an existential threat. Zamir salutes the troops for their "daring and successful" operation.

IDF Chief of Staff: A defining moment for Israel, the Jewish people, and the world

i24NEWS poll: Yesh Atid plummets to four seats

A new Direct Polls survey for i24NEWS shows Likud leading with 33 seats, National Unity with five, and Yesh Atid dropping to just four.

i24NEWS poll: Yesh Atid plummets to four seats

Jewish composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93

Lalo Schifrin, the acclaimed Jewish composer renowned for the iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme and numerous film scores, passes away at 93. An innovative musician, Schifrin blended jazz, classical, and contemporary styles, earning an honorary Oscar and multiple Grammys.

Jewish composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93

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Watch: Protesters attempt to block roads in Tel Aviv, seven arrested

Following a protest in Rabin Square, dozens of demonstrators march through unauthorized routes, attempting to block major roads. Police disperse the crowd and arrest seven for disturbing public order.`

Watch: Protesters attempt to block roads in Tel Aviv, seven arrested

Netanyahu at ZAKA HQ:

Netanyahu at ZAKA HQ: It is not easy for you because looking at death is not simple

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the ZAKA headquarters in Jerusalem and met with senior ZAKA officers, commanders, and volunteers.

Netanyahu at ZAKA HQ: It is not easy for you because looking at death is not simple