Final Approval:
Final Approval: Construction moves ahead in E1
The Civil Administration has approved two major construction plans in the Maale Adumim region, ending decades of delay.
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Gideon's Chariots 2
Gideon's Chariots 2: 60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.
IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.
Watch:
Watch: Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA
In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.
New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2
The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.
Ex-Hostage to CNN:
Released Hostage to CNN: 'I feel guilty when I eat'
As negotiations to free the remaining hostages continue, released hostage Eliya Cohen shared his harrowing story and the weight he still carries 6 months after his release.
Report
Report: Elon Musk quietly drops bid to create new political party
Tesla, X CEO no longer seeking to form 'America Party' to compete in the midterm elections as he focuses on maintaining good relations with Vice President Vance, Wall Street Journal reports.
Defense Min. approves Gaza City plan 'Gideon's Chariots 2'
'Gideon Chariots 2' follows the previous “Gideon Chariots” operation, which led to the decisive defeat of Hamas throughout the majority of Gaza and allowed the IDF to take control of 75% of Gaza’s territory.
Hamas aims for partial deal, IDF preparing to take Gaza City
Security officials say there has been no significant in negotiations, prompting the IDF to ramp up preparations to take control of Gaza City.
Watch: 225 new immigrants land in Israel
225 new immigrants arrive in Israel on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight from New York. More than 1,000 new immigrants are arriving in Israel during the month of August.
Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated
Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.
After aiding Israel
Pentagon seeks $3.5b to replenish weapons after aiding Israel
The Pentagon plans to spend over $3.5 billion to replenish its weapons, particularly missile interceptors, after US military operations defending Israel against Iranian attacks.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas
In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."
White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message
White House launches an official TikTok account to promote President Trump's message to over 150 million Americans.
Trump to Mark Levin:
Trump to Mark Levin: Netanyahu is a 'war hero'
In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.
MK Amit Halevi:
MK Amit Halevi warns: IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes
Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that the IDF’s operational plan to conquer Gaza could fail, exact a heavy toll in blood, and fall short of the Cabinet’s objectives.
Rare contacts in Paris
Rare contacts in Paris | Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation
Syria’s official news agency reports that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Paris with an Israeli delegation, mediated by the US, to advance stability in southern Syria and renew the 1974 disengagement agreement.
Where is Khamenei?
Sharona Mazalian of Tel Aviv University claims that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has gone into hiding, avoiding showing his face in public, possibly due to weakness and deep depression.
Amb. Huckabee
Amb. Huckabee: 'We want back the innocents who were in Hamas' way & kidnapped'
US Amb. to Israel meets the family of Bipin Joshi, a student from Nepal who was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, notes Hamas kidnapped and continues to hold him Bipin even though he isn't Israeli.
Deputy AGs
Deputy AGs: Deny daycare subsidies to haredim who work as well
Deputy Attorneys General propose examining the possibility of including in the support eligibility criteria a requirement to regularize status with military authorities as a condition for receiving subsidies, regardless of the existing qualifying test.
Court overturns decision:
District court overturns magistrate; Urich still barred from PMO
Lod District Court accepts police appeal against Yonatan Urich, orders restrictions to continue until September, due to concerns of disruption to investigation.
Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated
Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.
First Lady Michal Herzog
First Lady Michal Herzog: World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon
During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.
'Small man with big ego:'
'Small man with big ego:' A heated debate at the government meeting over budget
Over a discussion on a 31 billion shekel budget increase, the ministers clashed on the distribution of the budget, aid to Gaza, and security for educational institutions.
Attack in Ukraine:
Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, causing severe damage to tombstones
Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk in southeastern Ukraine, where well-known rabbis are buried, causing severe damage to the tombstones.
'Hostages are humanitarian cases & should be brought home now,' families tell UN
Hostages Families Forum reaches out to Red Cross, World Health Organization, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right on World Humanitarian Day.
During family vacation
Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children during family vacation
Left-wing activists confronted National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir during a family vacation in northern Israel. Ben Gvir reassured his young son, saying the man “wants Abbas.”
Rare finding in Jerusalem
Rare lead Hellenistic weight seized by Israel Antiquities Authority
A rare lead weight inscribed with the name of an official in the Hellenistic administration was seized in an operation by the Theft Prevention Unit of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Bereaved families to PM
Bereaved families to PM: 'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'
The Hagvura Forum responds to reports Hamas has agreed to a partial deal allowing it to keep 10 living hostages, urge Netanyahu not to accept such a deal.
Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories
Bereaved father Jojo Rabia appeals for help after phone containing last memories of his sons stolen in Tel Aviv.
Severe Reporting Discrepancies:
COGAT: UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries are misleading and incomplete
Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.
Israeli official
Israeli official: 'We will leave no hostage behind'
A senior diplomatic official emphasized that Israel is committed to the release of all hostages, following Hamas’s agreement to only a partial deal for the release of 10 of the 20 living hostages.
Iran
Iranian Supreme Court upholds death sentence for women's rights activist
After previously overturning the death sentence of human rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, whose activism included opposition to the death penalty, Iran's highest court now upholds the sentence.
'Zionism is Poison'
Jewish patient left terrified by anti-Israel signs at UK hospital
A London hospital has removed posters accusing Israel of atrocities and branding Zionism as 'poison,' following a complaint from a Jewish patient who felt unsafe.
Israel Dog Unit holds demonstration for immigrants in Tzfat
At the request of the Israel Police, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU)—a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs - held a special demonstration at an absorption center in Tzfat for immigrants from the Ethiopian Jewish community.
One year after murder:
Sisters of Eden Yerushalmi remember her as ‘hero, full of life’
The family of Eden Yerushalmi, abducted from the Nova Festival and murdered with five other hostages in Hamas captivity, gathered at her grave to honor her life and memory.
Amazon removes T-shirts with 'Palestine Action' slogans
The online retail giant dropped the shirts after a warning from UK Lawyers For Israel that the shirts could be considered to encourage illegal actions, exposing the company to liability.
Crackdown on draft dodgers:
Crackdown on draft dodgers: Yeshiva student arrested in the middle of the night
A Nezer Yisrael yeshiva student was arrested overnight in Or Yehuda, as haredi leaders accuse authorities of targeting yeshiva students during sensitive Draft Law discussions.
Finance Ministry announces sweeping cuts to fund the war
The government will convene today (Tuesday) to approve an increase to the 2025 state budget of roughly NIS 31 billion for war-related expenses - as well as cuts to coalition funds and a 3.55% reduction across all government offices.
‘A home away from home’:
‘A home away from home’: The Raphael Recanati International School cares for every student
At Reichman University’s Raphael Recanati International School, academic excellence goes hand in hand with personal care, where staff members ensure that students not only succeed, but feel truly at home in Israel.
Netanyahu vs Australian PM:
Netanyahu vs Albanese: 'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australian Jews'
Following a series of anti-Israel government decisions and a rise in antisemitism in the country, Prime Minister Netanyahu opens up about Australia's Prime Minister.
