Dozens of firefighting crews en route as wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt
A brush fire broke out in the Carmit Forest in Jerusalem. Residents evacuated.
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Republicans Overseas Israel
Republicans Overseas Israel: Canadian probe 'unprecedented antisemitic smear campaign'
Republicans Overseas Israel chair Marc Zell condemns the Canadian government's investigation of its citizens who served in the IDF during the war in Gaza.
Anat Angrest
Anat Angrest: 'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'
Mother of hostage Matan Angrest announces that the family will release another segment of the video tonight (Monday) showing the near-lynching of her son on October 7th.
Netanyahu’s trial paused early for 'important diplomatic call'
As his cross-examination in Case 1000 resumed in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal team requests early adjournment, citing pressing diplomatic matters.
Attorney General Baharav-Miara summoned for pre-dismissal hearing
השר שיקלי המוביל את ועדת השרים להחלפת היועמ"שית כתב לבהרב-מיארה: "תינתן לך האפשרות לפרוש את טענותייך".
Preventing further disasters
Preventing further disasters: IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza
Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.
Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets
According to local reports, Chicken breasts are going for approximately $32 per pound, a significant increase compared to their pre-war price.
Tragedy in Tiberias:
Tragedy in Tiberias: 22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing
Daniel Asulin, 22, was fatally shot in Tiberias in an apparent case of mistaken identity after leaving a family birthday celebration.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli ministers perform duet
Ministers Amichai Chikli and Yitzhak Wasserlauf took the stage and performed a duet at the wedding of political beat reporter Yossele Bregman.
Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown
National Guard confronts violent protests as Mexican flags waved, police vehicle torched.
Bnai Brith Portugal warns:
Bnai Brith Portugal warns: Jewish human rights are being denied globally
Former Israeli Ambassador Colette Avital honored in Portugal amid rising global antisemitism and violence against Jews.
Yesh Atid, right-wing MKs push bill shielding injured reservists
Bipartisan bill aims to bar employers from firing or cutting the salary or hours of reservists injured during service — including 90 days post-hospitalization.
Spectacular, rare Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Caesarea
Newly-uncovered 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus bears mythological scene of Dionysus and Heracles in a drinking contest.
One week later:
Boulder returns to attack site one week later to stand for hostages
Thousands gather at Boulder Jewish Festival and Run for Their Lives to honor the hostages, a week after a terror attack targeted the same location.
12 countries targeted
Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, targeting 12 countries
Order includes African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Asian nations; new visa applications blocked starting Monday
Judea and Samaria:
IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across Judea and Samaria
In series of counterterror operations, IDF forces dismantle bomb-making lab in Tulkarm, arrest 35 wanted individuals across Judea and Samaria.
Drama at sea:
Drama at sea: IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship
Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.
Boost in relations
Ecuador forms Israel Allies Caucus, bolstering bilateral bonds
Ecuador announces it is launching an Israel Allies Caucus in August, comprising 10 lawmakers, to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in security cooperation.
In landmark order:
NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in 'landmark' executive order
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism and urges the City Council to codify the definition into law.
Following Eisenkot's demand
Following Eisenkot's demand: Primaries in National Unity to open its ranks
National Unity party announces that it will take a series of steps in the coming months, including elections for the party leadership. This follows a demand raised by MK Eisenkot.
Tennessee:
Tennessee: Skydiving plane crashes, all 20 aboard survive
A skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers and crew crashes in Coffee County, Tennessee, near Tullahoma Regional Airport. Despite significant damage to the aircraft, all aboard survive.
Smotrich against Barkat:
Smotrich against Barkat: Name one achievement of yours since the government took office
Finance Minister Smotrich responds to Economy Minister Barkat's criticism of the Finance Ministry's conduct. Government Secretary forced to intervene in the confrontation between the two.
Shas chairman:
Shas chairman at torched synagogue: There is no greater hate crime than this
MK Aryeh Deri arrives with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef at the Or Haviv synagogue that was set on fire. "To come and burn a synagogue - this is an unforgivable act."
How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla
Naval commandos are training for several different scenarios as the ship of
European airline to become Israeli
Israeli licensing clears path for Tus Airways to boost competition and expand international travel options.
A journey of strength and sorrow
Noa Argamani marks one year since rescue: A journey of strength amidst sorrow
In a moving message, the rescued hostage reflects on a year of pain, unity, and the continued fight to bring loved ones home.
Interior Committee chair urges action against mortgage collapse
MK Yaakov Asher has issued an urgent call to develop an immediate solution to the growing mortgage crisis, following alarming reports of a sharp increase in mortgage payment delinquencies.
1 week after Boulder attack
One week after Boulder attack: Thousands gather in NYC to call for hostages' release
Days after a terror attack on US soil, thousands rally in Central Park demanding the return of all hostages and justice for October 7 victims—'We will not back down.'
Cruel deception:
Cruel deception: Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release
Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.
Watch:
IDF confirms Sinwar’s death with video of body extraction from tunnel
New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.
French-Jewish WWII spy Marthe Cohn dies at 105
Heroic nurse-turned-spy who infiltrated Nazi Germany kept her wartime role secret for decades.
Watch:
Watch: IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital
Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.
Rebbe of Gur departs on fundraising tour in USA
The Rebbe of Gur flew to the United States as part of an emergency fundraising campaign to counter the growing financial strain on haredi institutions.
IDF investigating:
IDF investigating: Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate
Security forces surprised to find Channel 12’s Yigal Mosko driving through locked gate near Deir Dibwan; IDF investigating how he obtained the key.
Ukraine War:
Ukraine War: Jewish chef in elite unit killed in action
Tzvi-Hirsh Zurgazda, 32, married and a father of two, was killed in action on the front in Kherson. He is the third Jewish soldier to be killed in the Ukrainian army within about two weeks.
Gaza flotilla member claims:
Gaza flotilla member claims: Israel has begun jamming our communications
An activist on the Madleen, which is sailing to the Gaza Strip, says the tracking system shows the ship in Jordan and alleges that Israel is preparing to intercept it.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated
Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.
Australia bans pro-Israel, bereaved brother from entry
Hillel Fuld, a bereaved brother and pro-Israel advocate, was set to speak in Australia before his visa was revoked over social media posts.
Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel
Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'
Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to act to prevent the arrival of the 'Madleen' flotilla to Gaza, led by extreme left-wing activists including Greta Thunberg.
