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.
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Unthinkable:
Unthinkable: Woman denies October 7th massacre, claims it's all AI
Blogger Max Veifer takes on European viewer who claims October 7th massacre was AI, is surprised to discover depths of disinformation campaign. Watch.
Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents
COGAT publishes graphic footage of Hamas terrorists severely abusing and shooting at Gaza civilians. 'This is Hamas.'
Bedouin who expressed support for Hamas indicted
Bedouin from southern Israel, age 19, indicted for identifying with the Hamas terror group, inciting to terror.
700% rise in number of infants named Muhammad, report says
Europe sees continued rise in number of babies named after Islam's founder, in ongoing trend which has demographic implications.
Jerusalem court orders Arab attacker to compensate Jewish family NIS 440,000
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Registrar rules that Omar Rani Yassin, convicted of attacking a Jewish family in their vehicle in Beit Hanina, will pay hundreds of thousands of shekels in compensation to family.
Malaria:
13-year-old in serious condition: bitten by bug on family trip and contracted malaria
Young boy brought to ER at Sheba Medical Center with a high fever was diagnosed with malaria, which he contracted during a trip to Tanzania. His condition is described as serious but stable.
Israeli government investing in locating Altalena immigrant ship
Heritage Ministry allocates NIS 1 million to locate remains of the Altalena, sunk by the IDF in 1948.
You can help:
You can help: One last treatment will free this little girl forever
Turns out this single medical procedure can transform a hospitalized child back to normal life - and Shira needs just one more treatment
VP Vance:
VP Vance: Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028
US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.
First Washington visit
Sa’ar to discuss Gaza, security with US leaders in first Washington visit
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet US officials in Washington this week, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Greta Thunberg joins anti-Israel march through Copenhagen
Greta Thunberg joins over 10,000 demonstrators in Copenhagen urging Denmark to recognize a Palestinian state and end arms sales to Israel.
Another delay:
Another delay: Starship launch aborted just before takeoff
SpaceX calls off the 10th Starship launch just before liftoff, citing a ground systems issue. The cancellation follows multiple recent setbacks.
Eisenkot:
Eisenkot challenges Gantz: No coalition change needed for hostage deal
Gadi Eisenkot says a hostage deal "requires no political change, only a decision by one person." Gantz responds: "You also need to know how to say yes."
Surprise from Damascus:
Surprise from Damascus: Al-Sharaa confirms talks with Israel
Syrian President confirms advanced talks with Israel for a security agreement based on the 1974 disengagement line.
Smotrich to Gantz:
Smotrich to Gantz: Welcome to join the government - without preconditions
Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."
Watch: Son of fallen IDF reservist sings his father's song
Be'eri Hershkovitz, son of fallen IDF soldier and beloved high school principal Yossi Hershkovitz, ascends stage at Jerusalem event, singing his fallen father's song; singer Yonatan Razel accompanies Be'eri and his mother Hadas on the clarinet.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Houthis are learning the hard way the heavy price of attacking Israel
PM Netanyahu congratulates IAF on 'impeccable mission,' notes Houthi terror group is 'learning the hard way' the prices of aggression against Israel.
Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz
The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.
Netanyahu wishes Amb. Huckabee a happy birthday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends birthday wishes to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, praising him as 'a lighthouse of moral clarity, a fearless voice of faith, and a lifelong champion of the U.S.-Israel alliance.'
Tel Aviv:
Tel Aviv: Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack
ISA, Israel Police, arrest seven illegal Arabs in Tel Aviv for planning terror attack.
Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier
The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.
Government to provide 10m NIS for flights to Uman
Israeli government approves funding for flights to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah, following Moldova’s demand for infrastructure fees.
Cellular tower inaugurated in Givat Asaf
The new tower provides continuous reception along Route 60 and Highway 466 - part of a broad initiative to improve cellular coverage and enhance security across Judea and Samaria.
Three Years Later:
Three Years Later: Border Police officer convicted of pulling settler's sidelocks
A Border Police officer has been convicted by a police disciplinary tribunal for forcibly pulling a settler's sidelocks during the demolition of the Oz Zion homestead in the Binyamin region, an incident that took place approximately three years ago.
IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross
IDF releases 13 Gazans arrested during the course of the war; footage shows all are in good health.
Huldai responds: 'We never threatened synagogues, it's all lies'
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai dismisses accusations that the municipality threatened Orthodox synagogues over a disputed contract clause, says clause was amended in coordination with synagogue officials.
Center for Local Government petitions against teachers strike
The move follows a threat by Teachers' Union chairman Ran Erez to boycott preparation days and delay the opening of the school year.
Retaliating for Houthi missile launch:
Retaliating for Houthi missile launch: IAF strikes series of targets in Yemen
IDF struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in the Sana'a area in Yemen, statement confirms.
2 Million Dollars:
2 Million Dollars: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's Tomb to be renovated
The 'Breslov Union' in Uman announced the launch of an unprecedented renovation project at Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb, costing more than $2 million.
Preliminary findings indicate Houthi missile was cluster bomb
Houthi missile which exploded mid-air on Friday evening was likely a cluster bomb, preliminary findings show.
Large wildfire outside Jerusalem
A forest fire is raging near Mevasseret Zion. Ground firefighting teams and eight firefighting aircraft working to contain the blaze. Authorities considering closing Route 1.
IDF raids weapons' storehouses in southern Syria
The IDF’s 474th Brigade, under the 210th Division, carried out raids in southern Syria, seizing weapons including RPGs, rifles, and explosives, while arresting suspects for questioning.
Families stage 7:10 AM protest outside Cabinet ministers' homes:
Families stage 7:10 AM protest outside Cabinet ministers' homes: "We won't forgive continued stalling. Listen to the people: End this war and bring everyone home."
Tens of thousands rally across Australia in largest anti-Israel protests in years
Massive demonstrations swept Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, and over 40 other cities this month, with protesters calling for sanctions on Israel, boycotts of Israeli-linked businesses, and a Palestinian state.
Report:
Report: Tehran signals readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat
Iran considers reducing uranium enrichment to 20% as European powers push for renewed nuclear talks and threaten snapback sanctions, the Telegraph reports.
Qatar-Gate
Qatar-Gate: Hostage negotiator suspended for two weeks
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav ‘Poli’ Mordechai was removed from Israel’s hostage negotiations team after police barred his involvement amid the Qatar-Gate bribery investigation.
Jerry Adler, Jewish Broadway veteran and actor, dies at 96
From Broadway’s backstage to iconic Jewish roles on screen, Adler’s late-blooming career gave voice to faith, humor, and resilience across generations.
After 51 years:
After 51 years: Man arrested for alleged drowning murder of 5-year-old son in Eilat
A terminally ill 88-year-old man, who served 11 years in prison for the murder of his wife, confessed to the murder of his five-year-old son in 1974.
Footage from northern Gaza:
Footage from northern Gaza: 401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya
Troops under the 162nd Division return to combat in northern Gaza, dismantling Hamas terror infrastructure, eliminating operatives, and expanding operational control.
