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JPPI survey:

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

JPPI survey shows 75% of US Jews fear Israel could become a pariah in the West, nearly half conceal their Jewish identity.

JPPI survey: 75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to declaration of Brazil's President Lula as persona non-grata, condemns withdrawal of Brazil from IHRA.

Defense Minister: Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Bnei Brak resident petitions to impose academic and financial sanctions on Arab citizens of draft age, Attorney General’s Office dismisses request.

AG’s Office rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

A minor in Mount Hebron has filed a civil suit against the police for NIS 17,000, alleging a Border Police officer assaulted him during a demolition operation.

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Drone entering Israel from the west attempts to bring weapons into Israel, is seized by security forces.

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Ancient Chile synagogue vandalized

Three masked suspects vandalize Santiago, Chile, synagogue as worshipers attend prayers.

Ancient Chile synagogue vandalized

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

An indictment was filed against a young man from Tamra who threatened to kidnap children and harm a family if he did not receive 150,000 shekels.

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in orchestrating antisemitic attacks

CAM calls on world leaders to investigate Iranian involvement in global antisemitism following Australia’s expose.

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in orchestrating antisemitic attacks

Gideon Sa'ar:

Gideon Sa'ar: 'A Palestinian state would be an act of suicide'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Western countries that are advancing a move to establish a Palestinian state in a speech in New York.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'A Palestinian state would be an act of suicide'

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Tens of thousands of Jews attend first Selichot prayer session of the year at the Western Wall, alongside released hostages and relatives of those still held captive in Gaza.

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Families of the hostages launched a nationwide protest this morning as part of a declared 'day of civic struggle' to demand the cabinet agree to a hostage deal.

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret:

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret: Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Carbon-14 dating unlocks ancient secret, indicates monumental Siloam Dam was built in 800 BCE to face a climate crisis.

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret: Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Red cabbage, salad mix, recalled due to salmonella concerns

Vegetable company issues recalls of red cabbage products following routine inspection; consumers urged not to eat affected batches.

Red cabbage, salad mix, recalled due to salmonella concerns

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia's Prime Minister says Iran's government directed at least two attacks against the Australian Jewish community. Australia will expel Iran's ambassador and list the IRGC as a terror group.

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

US Treasury officially revokes sanctions on the Syrian government, following a June 30 executive order from President Trump that removed the measures.

US Treasury revokes sanctions on Syrian government

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed over Hezbollah-related opposition

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed over Hezbollah-related opposition

Norway's wealth fund blacklists Caterpillar, five Israeli banks

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund divests from US group Caterpillar and five Israeli banks on "ethics grounds," citing an "unacceptable risk" of contributing to rights violations in Gaza.

Norway's wealth fund blacklists Caterpillar, five Israeli banks

Trump administration backs envoy to France's antisemitism criticism

Diplomatic row between the US and France escalates after the Trump administration doubles down on Ambassador Charles Kushner's criticism of France's response to rising antisemitism.

Trump administration backs envoy to France's antisemitism criticism

'We’re just gonna do it'

'We’re just gonna do it': Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

President Donald Trump announces his administration will likely rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War to restore a "warrior ethos" and move away from "woke ideology."

'We’re just gonna do it': Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

Kneecap's US tour canceled amid UK terrorism charges

Irish rap group Kneecap cancels its US tour as a member faces terrorism charges in the UK for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The band calls the charges a "witch-hunt" by the British government.

Kneecap's US tour canceled amid UK terrorism charges

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

A massive dam uncovered in Jerusalem’s City of David has been dated to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah, showing how Judah’s rulers responded to climate challenges 2,800 years ago.

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Intel analyst, NEWSMAX commenter, author, and YouTuber Ryan McBeth uncovers the real reason Gaza has so many hospitals and how Hamas uses them for its propaganda war on Israel.

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Report:

Reports: Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels demonstration

Eyewitnesses allege Hamas supporter stabbed anti-Hamas demonstrator during Brussels protest, prompting investigation into suspected internal Palestinian tensions.

Reports: Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels demonstration

Senior Fatah official under investigation for incitement to terror

The State Prosecutor told the Supreme Court that police opened an investigation into Fatah official Abbas Zaki for incitement, after he praised Hamas and called for murdering Jews.

Senior Fatah official under investigation for incitement to terror

Right-wing activists:

Right-wing activists: We were called Nazis during Shin Bet interrogation

Two right-wing activists claimed they were tied to a chair and humiliated during Shin Bet interrogations.

Right-wing activists: We were called Nazis during Shin Bet interrogation

Surrounded by terrorists:

Surrounded by terrorists: New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.

Surrounded by terrorists: New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'

U.S. President Donald Trump again said that there remain 'probably less than 20, because one or two are gone.'

President Trump: 'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says military will investigate Khan Yunis hospital strike, stressing, 'We do not intentionally target civilians.'

IDF Spokesman: Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem

An Israeli who drove into the Joseph's Tomb complex in Shechem was attacked by a mob when his car broke down.

Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem

IDF clarifies:

IDF clarifies: SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.

IDF clarifies: SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen on October 7th

The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen on October 7th

Haredi MK:

Haredi MK: 'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'

MK Yisrael Eichler denounced what he claims is an attempt to force synagogues to hold mixed-gender prayers during the High Holidays.

Haredi MK: 'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'

Hospital attack

Hamas camera in Khan Yunis hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Security sources say IDF forces identified a camera set up by Hamas Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, endangering the troops, and therefore it was decided to strike it.

Hamas camera in Khan Yunis hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

Family of Nimrod Cohen: We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.

Family of Nimrod Cohen: We will release the footage of his abduction

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'Its goal is to help Netanyahu'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid told State Comptroller's Office personnel that he would cooperate with October 7th probe 'because he is better than the government.'

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'Its goal is to help Netanyahu'

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

IDF acted to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals, maintain safety of troops.

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

Amid attacks on her integrity:

EJC rallies support for EU antisemitism envoy amid attacks on her integrity

European Jewish Congress joins dozens of leading Jewish organizations in strong support for EU coordinator on antisemitism, Katharina von Schnurbein.

EJC rallies support for EU antisemitism envoy amid attacks on her integrity

Israeli medical delegation brings sight-saving treatments to Ethiopia

Israeli medical delegation returns from Ethiopia after treating more than 1,600 patients, including refugees and members of the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Israeli medical delegation brings sight-saving treatments to Ethiopia

Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, calls for international support in dismantling Hamas and securing release of Israeli hostages.

Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials