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.
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Study:
Study: Eating bananas, avocado and spinach reduces hospitalizations and death by 24%
A comprehensive study in Denmark finds that a potassium-rich diet reduces the risk of heart disease, hospitalizations and death by 24%, noting that 'the potassium-to-sodium ratio in the modern diet has changed dramatically.'
Report:
Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to possible Hamas deal
President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.
Diplomatic source:
Diplomatic source: Only the military option remains on the table
A diplomatic source said that previous frameworks for a hostage deal or ceasefire are no longer relevant, and if a deal is reached, it would include all hostages, both the living and the deceased.
Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war
Iran’s IRGC arrests eight suspects accused of spying for Mossad during Israel’s June offensive. Materials for sabotage seized.
EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel
EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.
Report:
Report: Trump moving forward with plans to rename Pentagon as 'Department of War'
Wall Street Journal reports that legislative proposals are underway to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, with support from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
France:
France: Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'
Lyon’s Holocaust memorial defaced with “Free Gaza,” sparking outrage amid a 112% rise in antisemitic acts across France since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
After three and a half months:
After three and a half months: Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar
Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.
Report:
Report: Only four Houthi ministers remain alive
Al-Arabiya reports just four Houthi ministers still alive following IDF strike in Sana'a, Yemen, earlier this week.
Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations
Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.
Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel
The body of Idan Shtivi was retrieved by the IDF together with that of Ilan Weiss.
Houthis and IDF confirm:
Houthis and IDF confirm: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated
Two days after Israeli strike on Yemen, Houthis confirm death of Prime Minister Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated, list of other senior officials.
Assassination in Ukraine:
Assassination in Ukraine: Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker
The former speaker of parliament was assassinated in broad daylight on a street in Lviv. A man dressed as a courier, with a helmet covering his face, shot him at close range.
Report:
Report: This is how Israel targeted a top-secret meeting in an Iranian bunker
Israel located and struck secret meeting of senior Iranian leaders after exploiting security gap created by security guards' phones, NYT report says.
'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online
Thousands of tweets using the phrase 'Trump is dead' have caused uproar as the White House tried to reassure the public that President Trump was alive and well.
900th fallen soldier:
Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza
Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.
Belzer Rebbe hospitalized
Belzer Rebbe admitted to Jerusalem hospital due to broken leg, expected to undergo surgery.
Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood
IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.
Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown
Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.
Israeli firm reveals:
Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli firm reveals
Israeli firm Dream says Iran-linked hackers infiltrated Gaza ceasefire talks, targeting diplomats and global organizations with malware disguised as official emails.
Senior defense official:
Senior defense official: Living hostages could have been home last week
Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.
IDF Chief vows:
IDF Chief vows: We will not rest until all hostages are returned
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”
IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike
IDF confirms the elimination of ISIS Gaza chief Muhammad Abu Zubaida, who led terror operations across Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Sinai.
US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly
In a historic decision, the Trump administration reaffirms commitment to not reward terrorism and revokes visas of Palestinian officials, preventing them from attending UNGA.
Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.
Sanaa:
Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked
IDF says that the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister were present at the conference hall in Sanaa that was attacked.
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris
President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, extended by undisclosed Biden order.
Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel
Turkey has decided to completely sever its economic and trade ties with Israel and has also closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft.
Bennett warns:
Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'
Former Israeli prime minister welcomes European move to reinstate sanctions against the Iranian regime in Tehran, 'sanctions must be restored in full without delay.'
UN:
UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025
UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment
Attorney General:
Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman
After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'
'Dangerous combat zone'
'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City
As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.
Watch:
Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza
IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.
Election poll:
Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold
A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Ashkelon:
Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist
A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.
'Offensive and shameful'
'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo
The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.
After three hours
Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer
A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall
About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.
Watch:
A Polish F-16 aircraft crashed, the pilot was killed
A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during rehearsals for an air show in Radom. The pilot was killed and the event is being investigated.
