Amid the war:
2.5 million students start the new school year today
180,600 students are entering first grade today and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, completing their studies in the education system this year.
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Lebanon’s Speaker rejects US call to disarm Hezbollah, urges calm dialogue
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri opposes US push to disarm Hezbollah, urging calm dialogue amid Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions over the group's weapons.
Cousin of murdered hostage:
Cousin of murdered hostage: Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages
In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”
UN officials:
UN officials: Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids
UN officials say the Houthis detained 11 staffers in raids on offices in Sanaa, call for their immediate release.
Netanyahu’s message to the haredi parties
Prime Minister urges coalition partners to rejoin, citing existential threats and the importance of unity: "There’s no substitute for this government."
Report:
Report: US blocks Palestinian Arab visas amid push for statehood recognition
The New York Times reports that the US has suspended most visas for Palestinian Arab passport holders, citing national security.
Trump:
Trump: Never felt better in my life
Trump dismisses health rumors on Truth Social, following viral “Trump Is Dead” tweets on the weekend.
Watch:
Watch: Protester splashes paint on Israeli singer David D'Or
A concert by Israeli singer David D'Or in Warsaw, Poland, was disrupted when a pro-Palestinian activist in the audience splashed red paint on the singer and his band.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized following highway collision in New Hampshire
Former New York City Mayor injured in a car crash after helping a domestic violence victim in New Hampshire. He is recovering in a trauma center under medical supervision.
Following tragedy: Rabbi Leo Dee remarries
Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a terror attack two years ago, remarries to Aliza Teplitsky.
IDF demolishes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, IDF forces demolish Hezbollah structure used to gather intelligence on Israeli troops.
Following Yemen strike:
Following Yemen strike: Security for Israeli officials increased to unprecedented level
Security for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and other senior officials increased to unprecedented levels following elimination of Houthi Prime Minister and other ministers.
Shocking:
Shocking: Teens knocked on doors near Gaza while masked
Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.
Belzer Rebbe's surgery concludes successfully
Medical team reports surgery went as planned, Belzer Rebbe transferred to ward to begin rehabilitation.
Soldier detained for filming spoiled food on base
An IDF soldier was given 13 days of confinement for breaching base security protocols after he posted a video showing spoiled food in the base dining hall.
Families of hostages protest outside Cabinet meeting
Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'
Serious incident:
Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces
Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.
Watch:
Watch: Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding
On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.
'Military police at the door? Get up and fight them'
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reassures yeshiva students that military police do not come to yeshivas, urges listeners to 'get up and fight them' if they make a home visit.
Children's star to end appearances on Shabbat
Actor and children's entertainer Haim Osadon, known by the stage name 'David Haim', announced today that he has decided to stop performing on Shabbat.
Watch: Boy walks on monorail tracks at HersheyPark
Boy walking on monorail tracks at Hersheypark rescued by park guest, returned to family unharmed.
Leading rabbi: 'They're twisting my words'
Close aides of Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein condemn misrepresentation of his statements on IDF service.
Likud MK pushes to define Qatar as an enemy state
MK Amit Halevi is initiating a bill that would add Qatar to the list of enemy states to allow Israel to fight its influence more directly.
'Threat removed':
After 5 years: IDF approves reopening of main access to Nahal Oz
IDF reopens Route 25 to Nahal Oz, removing antitank walls following elimination of threat from nearby hills.
Western Wall:
Suspect tries to spray paint again: 'There is a holocaust in Gaza'
A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.
Report:
Report: Trump's postwar plan - voluntary relocation and “Gaza Riviera"
Proposal envisions US-led trusteeship to rebuild Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, relocating residents during reconstruction with financial incentives and housing plans.
Heartbreaking:
Heartbreaking: A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell
Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.
Report:
Report: UN aid workers arrested in Houthi raid in Sanaa
Ten UN aid workers were detained in Sanaa after Houthi gunmen stormed the offices of WFP and UNICEF, amid rising tensions following the reported killing of top officials.
Leading Israeli musician:
Leading Israeli musician: Who are you to call my son a war criminal?
Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Announcement on Abu Obaida's death delayed - seems there's no one to do it
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.
Missing for 555 days:
Extensive search operation continues for Hymanut who has been missing for 555 days
Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.
New details:
New details: Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike
A Palestinian source told Sky News Arabia that Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in a newly rented Gaza City apartment, claimed his wife and children were inside during the Israeli strike.
Hilltop youth sue commander accused of opening fire at them
Six youths from the Binyamin Region filed a lawsuit claiming an IDF commander fired live rounds over their heads and used gas grenades during an eviction on Mount Ba’al Hazor.
Jewish Agency chairman cancels trip to South Africa for fear of being arrested
Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.
'A great personal example'
Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal of Honor recipients
President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.
Iranian Jews feel safe and secure
Representatives of the Jewish community in Iran condemn the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Australia and claim that they maintain good relations with the Muslim residents of the country.
'Israeli hero'
Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit
Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.
On his wedding day
Rabbi Leo Dee detained on Temple Mount on his wedding day
Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost his wife and two daughters in a 2023 terror attack, was detained on the Temple Mount for praying with tefillin and banned for a week, just hours before his wedding.
Despite documentation:
Despite documentation: Attorney General's office closes case of lynching Jews
After three observers were attacked in the 2019 elections in Umm al-Fahm, Attorney General's office closes the case; Honenu demands to bring the assailants to justice.
Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated
Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.
