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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.

Footage from northern Gaza: 401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: 'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Secular coercion:

Tel Aviv pushes new contracts on synagogues, sparking uproar

Tel Aviv Municipality requires some 130 synagogues to sign contracts obligating them to provide services 'to all residents regardless of belief,' which synagogue leaders are calling 'secular coercion in the name of equality.'

Tel Aviv pushes new contracts on synagogues, sparking uproar

Investigation:

Investigation: Did the Houthis launch a cluster missile at Israel?

Israeli Air Force probes why defenses failed to intercept Houthi missile, suspected of carrying cluster munitions, that struck a yard in Moshav Ginaton.

Investigation: Did the Houthis launch a cluster missile at Israel?

Watch:

Watch: Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

NEWSMAX correspondent Zach Anders gained access inside Gaza at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution site, where he saw the US and Israel-backed organization at work.

Watch: Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

MK Eitan Ginzburg:

MK Eitan Ginzburg: 'If PM refuses our call for unity, we'll know we've done all we can'

MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.

MK Eitan Ginzburg: 'If PM refuses our call for unity, we'll know we've done all we can'

Central Israel:

Two bodies found in burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem, police investigating

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found in a burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem.

Two bodies found in burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem, police investigating

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Iran claims six militants killed in a southeastern clash were tied to Israel's Mossad; two arrested, most foreign nationals. No Israeli response to Tehran's accusations.

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, claiming US military aid funds the alleged actions and that American taxpayers are paying for it.

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

'Hostage murderer'

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir: ‘Convicted terrorist, hostage murderer’

Protesters disrupt minister's Shabbat walk to synagogue in Sharon region, verbally accost him and his soldier son.

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir: ‘Convicted terrorist, hostage murderer’

Bonfire lit in Tel Aviv: We are done staying silent

Families of hostages hold series of protests and call for participation in a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday.

Bonfire lit in Tel Aviv: We are done staying silent

Hasidic rebbe suffers stroke, collapses during prayers

Kretchnif Siget Rebbe collapses during prayers in Jerusalem, is evacuated to hospital in serious condition.

Hasidic rebbe suffers stroke, collapses during prayers

California:

California: Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, arrested approximately one week after their son went mysteriously missing.

California: Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

200 Nachala activists spend Shabbat near Gaza's fence

As part of the weekend’s activities, participants took part in a guided tour toward the northern boundary of the Gaza Strip, underscoring the close proximity to potential residential areas.

200 Nachala activists spend Shabbat near Gaza's fence

Tel Aviv train station to resume operations

Israel Railways announces resumption of train service in key stations in central Israel, says operations will fully return to normal by September 1.

Tel Aviv train station to resume operations

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

IDF prepares for conquest of Gaza City, with four brigades operating on its outskirts.

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

ISA extends ban on lawyer for right-wing protesters

Just before the start of Shabbat, the ISA extended a special order barring two detainees from meeting with legal counsel for an additional 48 hours.

ISA extends ban on lawyer for right-wing protesters

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Platoon commander Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in southern Gaza, IDF announces.

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Activists hanging photos of hostages attacked in Frankfurt

Three activists raising awareness of hostages' plight attacked by pro-Palestinians in Frankfurt, Germany.

Activists hanging photos of hostages attacked in Frankfurt

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz to hold press conference on conditions, including 'time-bound initiative,' for his party joining government, report says.

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Austrian broadcaster fires editor for antisemitic Facebook post

Austrian public broadcaster fires an editor over an antisemitic post blaming Jews for their own persecution. Broadcaster says the post was "completely unacceptable".

Austrian broadcaster fires editor for antisemitic Facebook post

Report:

Report: E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

Report: E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

Netanyahu to OAN:

Netanyahu to OAN: Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

Netanyahu to OAN: Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

Hostage families to Netanyahu: Move to the negotiating table

The families of Israeli hostages hold a Shabbat gathering outside the Prime Minister’s Residence, demanding PM Netanyahu "leave the Shabbat table and move to the negotiating table" to secure a deal and bring all captives home.

Hostage families to Netanyahu: Move to the negotiating table

Debris lands near Lod

Missile from Yemen lands in private yard

Sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after the IDF identifies a missile launched from Yemen. Aerial defense systems attempt interception, missile disintegrates mid-air. Debris falls near Lod. No injuries reported.

Missile from Yemen lands in private yard

Terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Binyamin arrested

The terrorist, a Palestinian Arab in his 30s from the village of Al Mughayyir, was arrested within less than 24 hours of the attack; the pistol used in the shooting was located during searches.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Binyamin arrested

PMO Slams IPC:

PMO Slams IPC: 'Modern blood libel against Israel'

Prime Minister’s Office launches forceful rebuttal to starvation claims, cites two million tons of aid delivered to Gaza, 'the only ones being intentionally starved in Gaza are the Israeli hostages.'

PMO Slams IPC: 'Modern blood libel against Israel'

Watch:

Drone fired from Yemen intercepted on Gaza border

Warnings of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft launched from Yemen were activated in the Gaza perimeter and after several attempts the IDF announced it was successfully intercepted.

Drone fired from Yemen intercepted on Gaza border

'I'm ready to kill'

'I'm ready to kill': Suspect who asked permission to kill AG indicted

Jerusalem District prosecution files indictment against 36-year-old suspect threatening to kill Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

'I'm ready to kill': Suspect who asked permission to kill AG indicted

Cell phone with murdered sons' voices returned to bereaved father

Jojo Rabia, a bereaved father whose two sons were murdered on 10/7, received his stolen cell phone containing his sons' voice messages, 'Thank you to everyone who helped.'

Cell phone with murdered sons' voices returned to bereaved father

FBI raids John Bolton's home

FBI raids home of former US National Security Adviser John Bolton, report says.

FBI raids John Bolton's home

In ongoing operations:

IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles rocket launchers in ongoing operations

IDF dismantles ready-to-launch rocket launchers in Deir al Balah, targeting a mortar launching post used in a Hamas attack on IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles rocket launchers in ongoing operations

Double terror attack in Colombia

Seventeen dead, dozens injured, in two terror attacks in Colombia, targeting aviation training school and police helicopter.

Double terror attack in Colombia

German court bans keffiyehs in Buchenwald concentration camp

German court supports Buchenwald management's right to refuse entry to keffiyeh-wearing visitors, stressing site dress requirements.

German court bans keffiyehs in Buchenwald concentration camp

Mass panic at Mahane Yehuda: 'We thought it was a terror attack'

Brawl at Mahane Yehuda open-air market causes mass panic, fear of terror attack, until circumstances reveal violence to be criminal in nature.

Mass panic at Mahane Yehuda: 'We thought it was a terror attack'

Leading rabbi: 'We are suffering great troubles'

Ahead of Elul term and following recent arrests, Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein calls on haredi yeshiva students to learn Torah constantly and avoid idle talk.

Leading rabbi: 'We are suffering great troubles'

Israel denies Barcelona mayor's entry request

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni's request to enter Israel is rejected following his harsh statements against Israel and the city's decision to sever ties.

Israel denies Barcelona mayor's entry request

COGAT rejects IPC report on Gaza, slams it as biased and inaccurate

COGAT counters IPC's food security claims, highlighting methodological flaws, reliance on Hamas-linked sources, and ignoring Israel's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

COGAT rejects IPC report on Gaza, slams it as biased and inaccurate

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs

Central Command chief Avi Bluth warns 'every village and every enemy' that 'heavy price' will be extracted for every terror attack.

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs

Poll: Benny Gantz's party collapses, failing to pass electoral threshold

New poll shows Benny Gantz's Blue and White failing to pass electoral threshold, while party led by Gadi Eisenkot wins 10 Knesset seats.

Poll: Benny Gantz's party collapses, failing to pass electoral threshold