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Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.

Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

Pilgrimage to Uman:

Pilgrimage to Uman: Rabbis warn men with arrest warrants not to try to leave Israel

Breslov Hassidic Rabbis have warned followers with active arrest warrants, including for not reporting for IDF service, not to try to travel to Uman for the traditional pilgrimage over Rosh Hashanah.

Pilgrimage to Uman: Rabbis warn men with arrest warrants not to try to leave Israel

Would have prevented 10.7?

What would have prevented October 7th? French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

What would have prevented October 7th? French advisor's shocking remark

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Suspect from community near Jerusalem arrested after filming himself urinating on wall of Abu Ghosh mosque, police stress there will be 'no tolerance for acts of hatred.'

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Watch:

Watch: Handguns in freezer, explosive devices found in Arab apartment

A special task force from the Central District uncovered handguns, assault rifles, explosive devices, and ammunition in an Arab household and arrested 11 suspects.

Watch: Handguns in freezer, explosive devices found in Arab apartment

Jewish student attacked by Arab worker sues for 80k

Arab sanitation worker sued for NIS 80,000 after attacking haredi youth with an iron rod.

Jewish student attacked by Arab worker sues for 80k

IDF in Khan Yunis:

IDF in Khan Yunis: Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

IDF forces operating from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and working to take control of key corridor.

IDF in Khan Yunis: Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

A new survey by Leket Israel, the national food rescue organization, reveals that financial hardship is now affecting what children in Israel are eating at school.

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Since April, 770 cases of measles have been diagnosed - but facts on the ground indicate that thousands of people have been infected.

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Heartwarming:

Heartwarming: Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Heartwarming: Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Uman rabbi: 'Sacrifice yourself'

Rabbi of Uman urges support for Breslov pilgrims ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Uman rabbi: 'Sacrifice yourself'

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Jake Sullivan:

Jake Sullivan: 'I am telling Dems. to vote against giving weapons to Israel' lol

Sullivan acknowledged conversations he has had with members of Congress considering such resolutions, particularly in the wake of the collapse of the ceasefire in March.

Jake Sullivan: 'I am telling Dems. to vote against giving weapons to Israel' lol

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Dramatic IDF operation in the Damascus area

A Syrian source claims IDF troops entered a base near Damascus before withdrawing. The IDF responds: "We do not comment on foreign reports."

Reports in Syria: Dramatic IDF operation in the Damascus area

Bahrain welcomes Israeli ambassador after diplomatic hiatus

Bahrain’s FM welcomes Israel’s new ambassador, signaling renewed ties after a break following Hamas’s October 7 attack.

Bahrain welcomes Israeli ambassador after diplomatic hiatus

Spain:

Spain: Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team at Vuelta a Espana

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists disrupt Israel-Premier Tech at Vuelta a Espana, prompting safety concerns.

Spain: Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team at Vuelta a Espana

Satellite images reveal:

Satellite images reveal Iran's rapid clean-up at Israeli-targeted nuclear site

Iran is swiftly clearing a bombed nuclear site in Tehran, likely to erase evidence of weapons work, as satellite images show major demolition.

Satellite images reveal Iran's rapid clean-up at Israeli-targeted nuclear site

France:

Twin brothers arrested for vandalizing Ilan Halimi memorial tree in France

Twin brothers arrested in France for cutting down a memorial tree honoring Ilan Halimi, a Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The act sparked national outrage and renewed concerns over antisemitism.

Twin brothers arrested for vandalizing Ilan Halimi memorial tree in France

'Terrorism is in its DNA'

'Terrorism is in its DNA': Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls on the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning that Iran’s regime is exploiting talks to advance its nuclear goals and evade international oversight.

'Terrorism is in its DNA': Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

Netanyahu’s office:

Netanyahu’s office: Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news

Israel denies reports of a US-proposed deal to cede Mount Dov to Syria in exchange for peace over the Golan Heights, calling it “totally fake news.”

Netanyahu’s office: Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news

Sa’ar, Rubio talk Iran, Hamas, and UN ahead of General Assembly

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Iran, Gaza, and UN efforts, while thanking the Trump administration for its unwavering support for Israel.

Sa’ar, Rubio talk Iran, Hamas, and UN ahead of General Assembly

Senior defense officials warn:

Senior defense officials warn: Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

Senior defense officials warn: Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi

IDF probe reveals:

IDF probe reveals: Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

IDF troops targeted Hamas terrorists who operated a camera in Nasser Hospital. Strike timed for daylight to ensure precision, but troops fired unauthorized tank shells instead of the approved drone.

IDF probe reveals: Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

Coalition for Jewish Values:

180 Orthodox US Rabbis signed a rebuttal to the “Moral Clarity" statement on the Gaza War

CJV, the organization representing over 2000 mainstream Orthodox rabbis has published a response to a statement criticizing Israel's actions in the Gaza War made by a group of 80 rabbis, terming it a 'misguided call for moral clarity.'

180 Orthodox US Rabbis signed a rebuttal to the “Moral Clarity" statement on the Gaza War

Minneapolis:

Two children murdered, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Gunman opens fire during school Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others in a targeted attack that left the community reeling and searching for answers.

Two children murdered, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Allergy risk:

Health Ministry announces recall of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream over allergen concerns

Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.

Health Ministry announces recall of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream over allergen concerns

Report:

Report: Israel considered giving Mount Dov to Syria in talks on Golan

Kan News reported Israel considered transferring Mount Dov and Shebaa Farms to Syria in exchange for Damascus suspending Golan claims, though talks stalled after massacres in Suweida.

Report: Israel considered giving Mount Dov to Syria in talks on Golan

Incident on Arkia flight:

Passenger attacks stewardess, plane makes emergency landing in Cyprus

Arkia reports that a passenger who tried to enter the bathroom during takeoff violently attacked a flight attendant and was removed from the plane in Cyprus.

Passenger attacks stewardess, plane makes emergency landing in Cyprus

51 years later:

Elderly man who confessed to murdering his son, recants confession

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

Elderly man who confessed to murdering his son, recants confession

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Ministry discloses gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter to IPC demanding the immediate withdrawal of the fake report, or Israel will request donor countries stop funding the IPC.

Foreign Ministry discloses gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to review aid efforts in Gaza, stressing Israel’s commitment to prevent famine and block Hamas from seizing aid.

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

President Trump:

President Trump: Charge Soros under RICO for US unrest ties

In a strongly worded post, President Trump calls for RICO charges against George Soros and his son, citing their alleged ties to violent protests.

President Trump: Charge Soros under RICO for US unrest ties

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Jerusalem:

Con artist returns to Neve Yaakov, targets yeshiva students

A known con artist has resurfaced in Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov neighborhood, deceiving yeshiva students with false distress stories and staged phone calls, residents warn he is dangerous, resorting to threats when confronted.

Con artist returns to Neve Yaakov, targets yeshiva students

Bennett and Liberman meet to discuss war, government

Former PM Naftali Bennett met MK Avigdor Liberman to discuss the war, hostages, and Israel’s future leadership, as Liberman urged opposition leaders to unite on guiding principles.

Bennett and Liberman meet to discuss war, government

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City: 'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City: 'Evacuation is inevitable'