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'Turned into a tool for hatred'

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

The museum’s move to send proceeds from a historic Sarajevo Haggadah to Palestinian Arabs while accusing Israel of genocide has sparked widespread backlash from Jewish groups.

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest

MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins Allenby Crossing protest against humanitarian aid to Hamas: 'Giving Hamas air to breathe while harming the hostages.'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest

New Poll:

New Poll: Under 25 % of Australians view public sentiment towards Jews as positive

A new survey reveals that under 25 % of Australians believe public attitudes toward Jews are positive, amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting the Combat Antisemitism Movement to convene an emergency summit this September on Australia's Gold Coast.

New Poll: Under 25 % of Australians view public sentiment towards Jews as positive

Base explosion:

Condition of IDF soldier severely burned in base explosion continues to worsen

Soldier was initially hospitalized in moderate condition after fuel ignition incident at southern base; Military Police investigating conflicting accounts, including possible misconduct.

Condition of IDF soldier severely burned in base explosion continues to worsen

Home birth tragedy:

Home birth tragedy: Newborn dies during birth, mother in light condition

Newborn baby girl, delivered on Sunday during a home birth that encountered complications, was pronounced dead at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera.

Home birth tragedy: Newborn dies during birth, mother in light condition

20 years on:

20 years on: Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria

Former residents and young couples gather for founding meeting to relaunch Sa-Nur, marking 20 years since the community's uprooting in the disengagement.

20 years on: Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria

Disengagement:

Cabinet Secretary says that when the IDF left Gaza the writing was already on the wall

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs drew a connection between the Disengagement from Gush Katif and the current war, stating: 'We learned the hard way, hopefully we've woken up.'

Cabinet Secretary says that when the IDF left Gaza the writing was already on the wall

Lebanese PM:

Lebanese PM: 'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'

Nawaf Salam says call to assert state control and extend sovereignty comes from Beirut, not Washington; vows justice for 2020 port explosion victims.

Lebanese PM: 'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'

'Utterly disgusting'

Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks: Utterly disgusting

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rebukes British journalist Piers Morgan for comparing belief in Hamas hostage videos to skepticism of Gaza casualty figures.

Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks: Utterly disgusting

David Friedman:

David Friedman: NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated Israeli hostages

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accuses the New York Times of publishing false claims against Israel while ignoring real evidence of Israeli hostages' suffering in Gaza.

David Friedman: NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated Israeli hostages

On night of Tisha B'Av

On the night of Tisha B'Av: Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage

A severe act of vandalism on the night of Tisha B'Av at a yeshiva in Modi'in Illit, as unidentified individuals break in and cause significant damage.

On the night of Tisha B'Av: Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage

Father of Evyatar David:

Father of hostage Evyatar David: He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."

Father of hostage Evyatar David: He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable

Soldier severely injured in operational accident

Soldier in the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion severely injured in an operational accident in the communities near the Gaza Strip. Another soldier sustains moderate injuries in the same incident, two others lightly injured.

Soldier severely injured in operational accident

‘Disgusting hypocrites’

‘Disgusting hypocrites’: Sky News host slams anti-Israel march for ignoring hostage

Watch: Sky News Australia's Rowan Dean condemns anti-Israel marchers in Sydney, accusing them of siding with Hamas while hostage Evyatar David suffers and calling for them to “hang their heads in shame” over their hypocrisy.

‘Disgusting hypocrites’: Sky News host slams anti-Israel march for ignoring hostage

France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts

Gazan student on a French scholarship expelled after antisemitic posts surfaced online. France freezes its student programs from Gaza pending investigation into how the content went undetected.

France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts

Hamas says it's ready to respond to Red Cross demands on hostages

Terror group's spokesman says it will finally allow the Red Cross to visit and provide food to the hostages 2 years after their kidnappings if the Gaza humanitarian crossings are opened.

Hamas says it's ready to respond to Red Cross demands on hostages

Defying The Supreme Court:

Defying The Supreme Court: Government to vote on dismissing Attorney General

The government is expected to immediately begin the process of finding a new Attorney General after the vote to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara.

Defying The Supreme Court: Government to vote on dismissing Attorney General

Hostage families

Hostage families: Hamas can't hide its evil, each hostage death is on their hands

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to Hamas claim it will finally allow the Red Cross to deliver food to hostages 2 years after they were kidnapped.

Hostage families: Hamas can't hide its evil, each hostage death is on their hands

Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats

A new poll released Sunday evening by Channel 13 suggests that if elections were held today, the Otzma Yehudit party would secure nine seats in the Knesset.

Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats

The shocking video of hostage Rom Braslavski

The family has approved the publication of videos distributed by the Hamas terrorist organization, saying: "A real nightmare, we cry with him."

The shocking video of hostage Rom Braslavski

Mike Johnson at the Western Wall:

Mike Johnson at the Western Wall: 'May America always stand with Israel'

As the fast of Tisha B’Av drew to a close, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mr. Mike Johnson, led a delegation of Congress members on a visit to the Western Wall.

Mike Johnson at the Western Wall: 'May America always stand with Israel'

Watch:

Watch: Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples and the consequences of baseless hatred, will conclude with a communal moment of reflection and hope.

Watch: Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall

IDF intercepts drone from Yemen

The IDF intercepted a drone this afternoon (Sunday) launched by the Houthis from Yemen. The aircraft was intercepted near Bnei Netzarim.

IDF intercepts drone from Yemen

David Lammy

David Lammy: 'Every hostage must be released unconditionally'

British Foreign Secretary calls recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad hostage propaganda 'sickening,' does not walk back Starmer's threat to recognize 'Palestine' even while Hamas remains in power.

David Lammy: 'Every hostage must be released unconditionally'

Macron

Macron: Hostage videos show Hamas's abject cruelty, limitless inhumanity'

Despite acknowledging the evil of Hamas and the plight of the hostages in recent psychological warfare videos, the French President refuses to back down from his plan to recognize a 'State of Palestine' next month.

Macron: Hostage videos show Hamas's abject cruelty, limitless inhumanity'

Report

Report: Israeli assassinations created leadership crisis in Hamas

According to Arab sources, since the end of the last ceasefire, Hamas has had difficulty making independent decisions. Sources in the organization admitted that the assassinations of officials like Haniyeh and Sinwar left a leadership vacuum that has not been filled.

Report: Israeli assassinations created leadership crisis in Hamas

NYC

NYC: Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal

Protesters from Within Our Lifetime demonstration fightwith police during attempt to break into Grand Central Terminal.

NYC: Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal

Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

On Tisha B'Av, Defense Minister Israel Katz prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages, the safety of IDF soldiers, and victory over Hamas terrorists.

Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

Unusual Incident:

Unusual Incident: Soldier severely burned in accident at Paran Brigade base

Last Tuesday, a serious incident took place at the Paran Brigade base, leaving a 20-year-old soldier with moderate injuries and burns covering approximately 30% of his body.

Unusual Incident: Soldier severely burned in accident at Paran Brigade base

Academia attacks IDF:

TA University urges academic writing against Israel; compares IDF to ethnic cleansing

Academic journal Israeli Sociology, affiliated with Tel Aviv University, issues a call for papers encouraging writing accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and systematic extermination. Critics warn of publicly funded anti-Zionist propaganda.

TA University urges academic writing against Israel; compares IDF to ethnic cleansing

Chabad bumper stickers tip off police to stolen motorcycle

17-year-old PA resident arrested near Hizma checkpoint; motorcycle stolen from central Israel, suspect lacked entry permit and valid license.

Chabad bumper stickers tip off police to stolen motorcycle

Australia:

Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge

Tens of thousands cross iconic Australian landmark in protest, calling for humanitarian aid and political pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge

Leopard who killed Jerusalem Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has decided to keep the Persian leopard Aladdin, which was responsible for the death of zoo employee Uriel Nuri.

Leopard who killed Jerusalem Biblical Zoo worker to remain on display

First time in thousands of years:

First time in thousands of years: Jewish minister leads prayers on the Temple Mount

Thousands ascend to pray; Jews allowed to sing, prostrate under new policy hailed as historic change in worship rights at Judaism’s holiest site.

First time in thousands of years: Jewish minister leads prayers on the Temple Mount

Raid on four targets at once:

Raid on four simultaneous targets: IDF troops confiscate weapons in southern Syria

226th Brigade troops seize arms and interrogate suspects in coordinated night operation aimed at thwarting terror entrenchment near Israeli border.

Raid on four simultaneous targets: IDF troops confiscate weapons in southern Syria

Idan Amedi lashes out at artists' ceasefire petition: You're worthless, we're sick of you

Singer and IDF reservist Idan Amedi, wounded in Gaza, blasted artists backing a ceasefire, calling them "privileged" and "disconnected," and urging them to "fight for a day" before judging.

Idan Amedi lashes out at artists' ceasefire petition: You're worthless, we're sick of you

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

Join the OU on a powerful journey through Jerusalem's holiest sites as it uncovers the deeper meaning of Tisha B’Av—not only as a day of reflection, but as a vision for the future of Am Yisrael.

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

Photo proves eliminated terrorist was about to throw a rock

Image supports self-defense claim by IDF and farmers after 100 Arab rioters stormed farm near Aqraba.

Photo proves eliminated terrorist was about to throw a rock

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: 'Combat soldiers to get one month rest'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's new plan aims to prevent troop burnout: Regular brigades will serve three months in Gaza, then rotate out for a month of rest, training, and debriefing.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: 'Combat soldiers to get one month rest'

After a month of searching:

After a month of searching: Body of Israeli hiker found in Canada

65-year-old likely drowned while hiking near Whistler; family to bury him in Canada, honoring his deep love for the country.

After a month of searching: Body of Israeli hiker found in Canada