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Funding aid to Gaza:

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questions government funding of food and supplies for a population that on 10/7 took part en masse in a massacre and rejoiced as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered.

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

Suspected arson at synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Security camera captures man entering the Or Haviv synagogue in Jerusalem in the early morning hours shortly before a fire broke out, destroying several sacred books.

Suspected arson at synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Government moves to advance dismissal process for Attorney General

According to a new proposal, the Attorney General can be dismissed not only after consulting the original selection committee, but also following a hearing before a special ministerial committee.

Government moves to advance dismissal process for Attorney General

Al-Qaeda branch leader threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war

Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, leader of Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch (AQAP), issues half-hour video threatening US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Al-Qaeda branch leader threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war

Justice Minister Levin:

Justice Minister Levin: I do not recognize Judge Yitzhak Amit

Justice Minister states in TV interview that Judge Yitzhak Amit "is not the President of the Supreme Court - I do not recognize him and will not recognize him because he was elected through an invalid and illegal process."

Justice Minister Levin: I do not recognize Judge Yitzhak Amit

Report:

Report: Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

New report alleges a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, sparked by Bessent calling Musk a "fraud." The scuffle is reportedly what led to Musk's removal from the West Wing.

Report: Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

67-year-old woman stabbed to death in Nahariya; son suspected

Woman, 67, fatally stabbed in her Nahariya home, police say mentally-ill son suspected.

67-year-old woman stabbed to death in Nahariya; son suspected

Musk deletes Epstein-related tweet targeting President Trump

Elon Musk deleted a controversial tweet on Saturday in which he accused U.S. President Donald Trump of being implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Musk deletes Epstein-related tweet targeting President Trump

In Gaza hospital compound:

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists in Gaza hospital compound

IDF reveals identities of two Islamic Jihad terrorists who operated under the guise of journalists.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists in Gaza hospital compound

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen eyes political run with new party

Yossi Cohen weighing move into politics ahead of Israel's next elections, reportedly favoring the launch of a new party over joining existing factions.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen eyes political run with new party

In Depth:

In Depth: The Civil Service Commissioner Controversy

Israel's Civil Service, while essential for running government institutions effectively, is rarely a matter for the limelight, but a recent shift in its leadership has seen the Supreme Court overrule both the Prime Minister and an existing law.

In Depth: The Civil Service Commissioner Controversy

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

Hamas publishes new image of hostage Matan Zangauker, warning he won’t be rescued alive as IDF forces close in.

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

IDF uncovers:

IDF uncovers Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

In dramatic operation, IDF and ISA forces expose Hamas war room and tunnel network used to direct the October 7 massacre - beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

IDF uncovers Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Tom Rotstein, 23 years old from Ramat Gan, and Sergeant Uri Yhonatan Cohen, 20 years old from Neve Yarak, were two of the soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion earlier this week, IDF says.

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Eliminated:

Head of terror group responsible for Bibas family murder eliminated

IDF eliminates As'ad Abu Shakriya, commander of the 'Al-Mujahideen Brigades,' and another senior official in the Salafi organization near a hospital in Gaza City.

Head of terror group responsible for Bibas family murder eliminated

IDF recovers body of Thai hostage

Body of Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped during the October 7 massacre, brought to Israel following a special military operation.

IDF recovers body of Thai hostage

After security review:

After security review: Lufthansa Group to restart Israel flights on June 23

Lufthansa Group to restart Tel Aviv flights June 23, including Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo, following a security analysis. Services will resume gradually. ITA will follow July 6.

After security review: Lufthansa Group to restart Israel flights on June 23

'Acted with quiet strength'

'Acted with quiet strength': Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

Captivity survivor Liri Albag mourns her former classmate, Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver, one of four soldiers killed in Gaza. Remembered for his kindness and quiet strength, Yoav was also a national youth basketball player.

'Acted with quiet strength': Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

Trump admin cracks down on Iranian shadow banking system

US sanctions over 30 individuals and entities in an Iranian "shadow banking" network, accused of laundering billions globally. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states this system is a "critical lifeline" for Iran's destabilizing activities.

Trump admin cracks down on Iranian shadow banking system

Amid rising hate crimes

French rabbi attacked twice in a week amid rising hate crimes

Rabbi Elie Lemmel says he was attacked twice in a week, most recently hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This follows another assault in Deauville and comes amidst a broader rise in hate crimes in France.

French rabbi attacked twice in a week amid rising hate crimes

IDF:

IDF: Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

IDF: Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home

Four soldiers killed in action in the Gaza Strip

The names of two of the fallen soldiers whose families have been notified were cleared for publication. Five injured soldiers have been evacuated to hospital.

Four soldiers killed in action in the Gaza Strip

Watch:

Watch: Defense Sec. Hegseth leads morning workout on Omaha Beach

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth who led the military workout on Omaha Beach in honor of the anniversary of D-Day.

Watch: Defense Sec. Hegseth leads morning workout on Omaha Beach

Message to Musk:

Message to Musk: Public criticism must not erode leadership

Rabbi David Katz, Executive Director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, wrote an open letter to Elon Musk in light of Musk's recent claims against President Trump.

Message to Musk: Public criticism must not erode leadership

Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip

The Southern Sharon Regional Council announced that Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver from Sde Warburg fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip

Education Minister:

Education Minister: 'Haredi draft is a national opportunity'

Minister Yoav Kisch warns against going to elections over the draft law, saying it will distract from more important national missions.

Education Minister: 'Haredi draft is a national opportunity'

Poll:

Poll: Religious Zionists under Ret. Gen. Winter would jump to 8 seats

Poll shows dramatic boost for Religious Zionist Party under Ofer Winter, suggesting potential shift in right-wing bloc strength and voter alignment.

Poll: Religious Zionists under Ret. Gen. Winter would jump to 8 seats

IDF Reserve Officer:

IDF Reserve Officer: 'Liberman must stand trial for leaking information'

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Meir Indor demanded legal action against MK Avigdor Liberman for revealing Israeli operations in Gaza.

IDF Reserve Officer: 'Liberman must stand trial for leaking information'

Haredim vandalize homes of real estate company managers

Dozens of haredim broke into the homes of senior corporate officials and vandalized them due to unconfirmed claims about graves at a construction site in Yehud.

Haredim vandalize homes of real estate company managers

NYC Mayoral race

NYC Mayoral race: AOC endorses Mamdani after controversy over Israel's right to exist

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez endorses Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani the day after Mamdani refused to say he supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state in a debate with other mayoral candidates.

NYC Mayoral race: AOC endorses Mamdani after controversy over Israel's right to exist

'We are all messianists'

'We are all messianists:' Maj. Gen. David Zini's IDF farewell address

Maj. Gen. David Zini, who recently concluded his tenure as head of the IDF Training and Doctrine Command, delivered a heartfelt farewell speech at the "Alika" base in the Golan Heights, marking the end of his 33-year military career.

'We are all messianists:' Maj. Gen. David Zini's IDF farewell address

Iran paid suspect to put up banner supporting Ronen Bar

An indictment was filed against an eastern Jerusalem resident for being paid by Iran to put up a sign supporting the outgoing ISA chief over the Prime Minister at the entrance to a Jerusalem tunnel.

Iran paid suspect to put up banner supporting Ronen Bar

Record turnout for US World Zionist Congress election

An all-time record 230,257 votes were recorded in the election for United States delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, representing an 86% increase over the previous election.

Record turnout for US World Zionist Congress election

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Minister Israel Katz responds to the Lebanese President's condemnation of the IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiya area of Beirut.

Defense Minister: 'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Yamim Ba’im at Bethel Woods: The first festival of its kind

The landmark Jewish music event of the year: the first-ever large-scale open-air music festival, headlining Ishay Ribo with guest performances by Chasidic music legend Avraham Fried, as well as Zusha and Shmuel, on August 7th at the iconic Bethel Woods in the heart of the Catskills of upstate New York.

Yamim Ba’im at Bethel Woods: The first festival of its kind

Gaza conflict

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel amid Gaza conflict

British PM Keir Starmer warns Israel of "further concrete actions" if it doesn't cease its Gaza offensive and lift aid restrictions.

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel amid Gaza conflict

'We are better than this'

'We are better than this': Holocaust survivor speaks after horrific Colorado attack

Holocaust survivor Barbara Steinmetz, injured in the attack during a demonstration for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, speaks for the first time, implores Americans to be kind and decent.

'We are better than this': Holocaust survivor speaks after horrific Colorado attack

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Israel assures White House: We will await US green light on Iran

Israel has reportedly assured the White House it will not strike Iranian nuclear facilities unless President Trump indicates negotiations have failed. This comes amid US concerns about a potential Israeli preemptive strike.

Israel assures White House: We will await US green light on Iran