Houthi drone strikes Ramon Airport
Interception debris fell near a town on the Egypt border in the Ramat Negev Regional Council. The IDF is investigating a report of a drone launched from Yemen that fell at Ramon Airport.
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Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives
A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.
After protests
Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone after protests
After protests in front of Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir’s home and vandalism of the house walls, the IDF declared the area in Ramat Hashavim a closed military zone.
Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families
A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.
Hungarian Foreign Minister:
Hungarian Foreign Minister: 'We stand with you'
Samaria governor Yossi Dagan has concluded a series of meetings in Budapest aimed at vetoing sanctions against Israel and strengthening international support for sovereignty.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: If I have to choose between victory and bad propaganda, I choose victory
PM addresses the diplomatic price Israel is paying in its fight against the Hamas terrorist organization during the weekly Cabinet meeting.
Haaretz Journalist:
Haaretz Journalist: 'Israel is committing war crimes'
Journalist Ehud Ein-Gil said that Israel is committing war crimes, comparing attempts to deny hunger in Gaza to denials during the Warsaw Ghetto period.
Huckabee
Huckabee: 'Disastrous consequences' from Western countries recognizing Palestine
US Ambassador to Israel tells BBC the unilateral recognition of Palestine caused Hamas to stop negotiating the release of the hostages and violated the Oslo Accords.
Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds
Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf claimed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has diverted hundreds of millions of shekels from his ministry's budget.
Woman arrested on suspicion of trying to drown mother-in-law
Police officers arrested a woman on suspicion of trying to drown her 69-year-old mother-in-law at a Sdot Yam beach.
Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.
New demands from Moldova complicate Uman agreement
Israel’s plans to establish a temporary terminal in Moldova for Breslov Hasidim traveling to Uman are facing difficulties after Chisinau presented new demands.
1 in 5 people in the UK hold antisemitic beliefs
A new study reported by The Sunday Telegraph reveals that 21% of UK citizens agree with four or more antisemitic statements—a worrying surge compared to the last decade.
Tonight:
Tonight: Total lunar eclipse visible across Israel
A total lunar eclipse is expected to occur this evening (Sunday) in Israel's skies. The full eclipse will begin at 20:30 and will last about 82 minutes.
Hamas fires 2 rockets at Netivot
Sirens were activated in the Netivot area following rocket fire by Hamas. Two rockets were launched—one was intercepted, and the other landed in an open area. No injuries were reported.
US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages
The United States has conveyed, via an Israeli intermediary, key principles for a comprehensive agreement to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.
Including Israel's mission
French teen suspected of plotting attacks on Israeli and Western embassies
17-year-old in France detained for allegedly plotting attacks on embassies and official sites, including Israel’s. Authorities find ISIS ties and plans for large-scale terror.
Gaza flotilla delayed again over logistical issues
Mahgreb Sumud Flotilla’s departure from Tunisia to Gaza postponed to September 10 due to logistical issues. The boats aim to join others from Spain and Italy in challenging Israel’s naval blockade.
'Go shout in the Knesset'
'Go shout in the Knesset': MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander
MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."
Iair Horn bursts into tears:
Iair Horn bursts into tears: 'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was ok'
Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, whose brother Eitan is still held captive in Gaza, bursts into tears at an event in Carmei Gat, telling of the enormous explosion he heard at night.
Closure of New York yeshivas halted
The New York State Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against the closure of six haredi yeshivas in Brooklyn.
Israelis rescued by security forces after entering Area A
Two Israeli civilians rescued from Qalqilya and Jericho, security forces reiterate risks involved.
Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action
More than 300 arrests were made at a protest in London demanding that the British government rescind measures against the group Palestine Action.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics
Amit Segal criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen’s political interviews, notes gap between his security skills and political performance.
Minister Ben-Gvir:
Minister Ben-Gvir: 'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.
Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.
Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'
At demonstration in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, protesters fly enormous flag calling on US President Donald Trump to act to free the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
IDF strikes multi-story building used by Hamas for terror
IDF strikes multi-story building in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, explains terrorists placed intelligence-gathering equipment on the building, set up observation posts.
First sign of life:
Ohel family greenlights publication of Alon Ohel's first sign of life
The image shows Alon with Guy Gilboa Dalal, 701 days into captivity; family warns of severe eye injury and calls for international action.
Over 250 mayors gather in Australia to combat rising antisemitism
Australian leaders vow action against Antisemitism at CAM Mayors Conference.
Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race
Mayor Eric Adams confirms he’s staying in the NYC mayoral race despite reports of a Trump-backed ambassadorship offer aimed at reshaping the election.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu blocked Halevi’s one-phase plan to end war and free hostages
According to Kan 11 News, in May 2024, IDF proposed a deal to free all hostages and defeat Hamas. Netanyahu rejected it, calling it a “defeat”.
Trump signs order:
Trump signs order: Defense Department rebranded as 'Department of War'
Watch: President Trump signs an order renaming the Defense Department to “Department of War,” reviving its pre-1949 title and authorizing sweeping changes.
MP who backed boycott of Israel named Britain’s Home Secretary
UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary. Known for pro-BDS activism, Mahmood once led a protest that shut down a supermarket over Israeli goods and has accused Israel of “collective punishment” in Gaza.
Alon Ohel’s family:
Alon Ohel’s family: Alon has lost sight in his right eye
Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.
Terrorist eliminated by IDF at Samaria checkpoint
IDF troops eliminate a terrorist near Burin after he threw a suspicious object and ignored orders. No injuries reported among the Israeli forces.
Netanyahu:
PM: 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us or divert us from achieving our goals'
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'
Yehoram Gaon:
Yehoram Gaon: ‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’
Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'
First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza
Hamas is trying to put pressure on Israel and prevent the IDF from entering Gaza City, this time by publishing a new video of two hostages.
IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City
IDF confirms: High-rise building used by Hamas to advance and execute attacks on IDF troops targeted in military strike. 'Steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians,' reported IDF source.
