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Haaretz reporter:

Haaretz reporter: 'Smotrich has effectively annexed Judea and Samaria'

Hagar Shezaf, the former Haaretz correspondent for Judea and Samaria, said that Smotrich carried out a revolution by transferring civilian authorities in Judea and Samaria into his hands.

Haaretz reporter: 'Smotrich has effectively annexed Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

Defense Minister: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Binyamin town left without security detail

Reservists who provided security to the Anatot settlement in Binyamin ended their tour of duty - but no other unit was assigned to replace them, leaving the town undefended.

Binyamin town left without security detail

In broad daylight:

In broad daylight: IDF, Border Police, arrest terrorist in Shechem operation

IDF forces, Border Police's undercover unit, arrest terror suspect in Shechem in ISA-guided operation.

In broad daylight: IDF, Border Police, arrest terrorist in Shechem operation

IDF destroys homes of two terrorists who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF forces map homes of two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, murdering Yehonatan Deutsch and moderately injuring an additional victim.

IDF destroys homes of two terrorists who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

'Unacceptable'

France and Germany condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha: Unacceptable

France and Germany condemn Israel’s airstrike in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, despite its targeting of Hamas leadership.

France and Germany condemn Israeli airstrike in Doha: Unacceptable

'Exceptional concerns'

Netherlands bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone over 'exceptional' concerns

Netherlands says ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the 29 countries comprising Europe’s Schengen area.

Netherlands bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone over 'exceptional' concerns

Poland scrambles jets, closes airport amid Russian drone threat

Poland shuts Warsaw airport and scrambles jets after reports of Russian drones entering its airspace amid massive Russian strikes on Ukraine. Military declares full readiness to respond.

Poland scrambles jets, closes airport amid Russian drone threat

Message to Embassy celebration:

In message to US Embassy celebration: Trump salutes IDF and Operation Midnight Hammer

Watch: President Trump sends video greeting to the US Embassy in Jerusalem’s celebration of 249 years of US independence, praising American troops, Israeli allies, and Ambassador Huckabee.

In message to US Embassy celebration: Trump salutes IDF and Operation Midnight Hammer

'This is your fate'

'This is your fate': Graham responds to Hamas leaders hit in Doha

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, urging Hamas to surrender and warning Hezbollah and Syria to tread carefully. He reaffirms his unwavering support for Israel.

'This is your fate': Graham responds to Hamas leaders hit in Doha

Qatari PM:

Qatari PM: We reserve the right to respond to 'treacherous' Israeli attack

Qatar’s PM condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha as “state terrorism,” warns of retaliation. He accuses Netanyahu of “rogue” behavior and sabotaging peace efforts.

Qatari PM: We reserve the right to respond to 'treacherous' Israeli attack

Trump announces:

Trump announces: Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity

US President announces the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, held by Kata’ib Hezbollah in Iraq since 2023. She is now safe at the US Embassy.

Trump announces: Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity

Trump:

Trump: Decision to strike Qatar was made by Netanyahu, not me

In a post on Truth Social, Trump clarifies that Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar was Netanyahu’s decision, not his, calls for peace and vows no future attacks on Qatari soil.

Trump: Decision to strike Qatar was made by Netanyahu, not me

Hamas claims

Hamas claims: 'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

Hamas claims that an assassination attempt on its delegation in Doha failed, but five operatives were killed, along with a Qatari security official. Hamas also denied the assassination of Muhammad Deif in the Gaza Strip at the time.

Hamas claims: 'Assassination attempt in Doha failed'

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: Why wasn't the Mossad mentioned?

Senior analyst Amit Segal explains a peculiarity of Operation Summit Of Fire - why the Mossad seems to have been omitted entirely from the operation.

Amit Segal: Why wasn't the Mossad mentioned?

PM Netanyahu:

Netanyahu At Independence Day Event: 'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the attacks in Qatar at the American Independence Day event in Jerusalem, declaring 'At the beginning of the war, I promised that none of them would escape, and we are systematically eliminating them.'

Netanyahu At Independence Day Event: 'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: 'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir commanded the Air Force's attack in Doha against senior Hamas figures from the Israeli Air Force Command Center.

Chief of Staff: 'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Trump to Qatar

Trump to Qatar: 'Nothing like this will happen again on your soil'

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt: "President Trump instructed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to notify the Qataris of the impending attack"

Trump to Qatar: 'Nothing like this will happen again on your soil'

Red alert sirens in Jerusalem after missile launched from Yemen

Houthi missile attack follows IDF strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Red alert sirens in Jerusalem after missile launched from Yemen

Ramot shooting survivor

Ramot shooting survivor: 'The bullet passed inches from my head'

Rabbi Yisrael Elias came inches from being the 7th victim in the deadly attack in Jerusalem yesterday: "The terrorist shot people like it was a game."

Ramot shooting survivor: 'The bullet passed inches from my head'

Amb. Huckabee

Amb. Huckabee: 'Now we know what Israelis go through daily'

The US embassy in Jerusalem hosted an event to mark 249 years of American independence with messages from President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Amb. Huckabee: 'Now we know what Israelis go through daily'

Watch

Watch: Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

Footage captures moment of explosion from the airstrikes Israel carried out against Hamas leaders in Doha.

Watch: Moment of IDF airstrike in Qatar

PM decided to strike Hamas leaders in Doha after shooting attack

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz publish joint statement saying the decision to target Hamas leaders in Doha was made after 6 people were murdered in a shooting attack yesterday.

PM decided to strike Hamas leaders in Doha after shooting attack

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation efforts

Qatar condemns "cowardly" Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in its capital, suspends efforts to mediate a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Qatar announces immediate suspension of mediation efforts

Report:

Report: Hamas leaders Khaled Mashal, Nizar Awadallah & Zaher Jabarin killed in Doha

The 4 Hamas leaders are reportedly among 5 senior officials who attended a meeting that was targeted in the airstrike in Doha.

Report: Hamas leaders Khaled Mashal, Nizar Awadallah & Zaher Jabarin killed in Doha

Israel Responds:

Israel Responds: Ministers praise IDF attacks in Doha

Israeli Ministers praised the attack against Hamas's leadership in Doha today, despite some of them not having been warned ahead of time.

Israel Responds: Ministers praise IDF attacks in Doha

EndJewHatred launches nationwide 'End Hate in Education' campaign

The End Hate in Education campaign aims to confront rising antisemitism, radicalization, and ideological indoctrination in K-12 schools in the US and Canada.

EndJewHatred launches nationwide 'End Hate in Education' campaign

IDF strikes Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar

Thick smoke was seen rising from the Qatara neighborhood of the city. Khaled Mashal reportedly among the targets.

IDF strikes Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar

Religious Zionist Rabbis to Netanyahu:

Religious Zionist Rabbis to Netanyahu: 'Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Dozens of Rabbis from the Religious Zionist community sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging immediate implementation of full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Religious Zionist Rabbis to Netanyahu: 'Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Watch

Watch: Spike found hidden in chumash at prison synagogue

The spike could have been used to harm staff at the prison.

Watch: Spike found hidden in chumash at prison synagogue

In response to Israeli ban:

In response to Israeli ban: Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

After Israel banned Spain's far-left anti-Israel Deputy PM and Minister of Youth and Children, Spanish Foreign Minister announced a ban on Israel's National Security and Finance Ministers.

In response to Israeli ban: Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

Hostage survivor:

Hostage survivor: Eitan said: 'Leave me here.' He's my brother, I won't give up on him.

Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families appeared before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to deliver impassioned pleas for the return of their loved ones still held in Gaza.

Hostage survivor: Eitan said: 'Leave me here.' He's my brother, I won't give up on him.

After terrorist attack:

After terrorist attack in Jerusalem: Dramatic rise in applications for weapon licenses

In the last 24 hours, there has been a sharp increase of 145% in the number of new applications for private weapons licenses.

After terrorist attack in Jerusalem: Dramatic rise in applications for weapon licenses

Nepal's Prime Minister resigns following violent youth-led protests

Deadly protests in Nepal leave 19 dead and hundreds injured, pushing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign over the Gen Z-led unrest which erupted after a social media ban.

Nepal's Prime Minister resigns following violent youth-led protests

Israeli source to Arab media:

Israeli source to Arab media: Strikes in Syria targeted Turkish-made weapons

An Israeli security official was quoted as saying that Israel targeted Turkish-made air defense systems in Syria, adding: 'Turkey is trying to drag us into a military confrontation we do not seek.'

Israeli source to Arab media: Strikes in Syria targeted Turkish-made weapons

Antisemitic attacks:

Antisemitic attacks in Golders Green: Synagogues defaced with faeces

Police and Shomrim are investigating after synagogues and a private home in Golders Green were vandalized in antisemitic hate crimes described as 'revolting.'

Antisemitic attacks in Golders Green: Synagogues defaced with faeces

Israel wants to end the war

First official Israeli approval of Trump's proposal

During a meeting with Croatian PM Andrej Plenković, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that Israel was interested in ending the war in accordance with President Trump’s initiative and the principles set by Israel's Security Cabinet.

First official Israeli approval of Trump's proposal

'Tough sight, Jews lying in blood'

Yeshiva student who neutralized terrorist recounts the scenes: 'Jews lying in blood'

A Jerusalem yeshiva student recounts bravely confronting Palestinian Arab terrorists at Ramot Junction, saving lives while civilians were trapped and vulnerable.

Yeshiva student who neutralized terrorist recounts the scenes: 'Jews lying in blood'

Jewish family faces anti-Israel harassment during Venice vacation

Haim Tuito, professional photographer and Chabad hassid, and his family were just trying to enjoy their vacation in Venice when they were harassed with anti-Israel slogans.

Jewish family faces anti-Israel harassment during Venice vacation

Sister of fallen soldier:

Sister of fallen soldier Gadi Cotal: 'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

Yael Cotal, sister of Sergeant Gadi Cotal, who fell in Gaza City, says that, 'he was always giving to others, the best are always taken.'

Sister of fallen soldier Gadi Cotal: 'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'