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IDF reveals

IDF reveals: Hamas uses Nasser Hospital to conduct brutal interrogations, torture

IDF intelligence reveals Hamas is allegedly using Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis as an interrogation and torture center as the terrorist organization fears losing its grip over Gaza residents.

IDF reveals: Hamas uses Nasser Hospital to conduct brutal interrogations, torture

83-year-old sheikh with 45 children investigated for polygamy

Police suspect Rahat resident married 10 women over the years, including five non-Israeli residents, and harbored women staying in Israel illegally.

83-year-old sheikh with 45 children investigated for polygamy

US Embassy delegation visits Upper Galilee to boost economic ties

US Embassy delegation visits Israel’s Upper Galilee to explore economic cooperation, investment, trade and regional development following the war.

US Embassy delegation visits Upper Galilee to boost economic ties

Police ask public for help finding missing Ramla man in Japan

Israel Police seek the public's help locating 23-year-old Amir Amberber of Ramla, who has been missing since arriving in Japan on August 2.

Police ask public for help finding missing Ramla man in Japan

Tragedy at Soroka: Pregnant woman and unborn baby die

Woman in her 40s, 34 weeks pregnant, dies following a rare complication and sudden deterioration; hospital reports case to Health Ministry.

Tragedy at Soroka: Pregnant woman and unborn baby die

Report:

Report: Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Report: President Donald Trump has ordered his Iran negotiating team to freeze talks for several weeks as prospects for a deal with Tehran diminish.

Report: Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects Britain's criticism over E1, accusing London of 'one-sided' policy against Israel.

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

'Settler arson' claim falls apart after police probe

Palestinian Arabs claim 'settlers' torched building with family inside, police investigators prove allegations utterly baseless.

'Settler arson' claim falls apart after police probe

Watch: Illegal infiltrators found hidden behind truck's false wall

Border Police uncover concealed compartment at Jerusalem-area crossing, finding 16 illegal infiltrators packed inside.

Watch: Illegal infiltrators found hidden behind truck's false wall

Double murder case that shocked the north solved

Three suspects face indictment for the double murder in Buq'ata after police uncovered an alleged hit squad targeting a man over protection money.

Double murder case that shocked the north solved

Katz to Erdogan: Don't test Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against dragging country into 'dangerous adventures' in Syria.

Katz to Erdogan: Don't test Israel

Report: Houthis plan to escalate tensions with Saudi Arabia

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar reports Houthis preparing for possible escalation with Saudi Arabia, including renewed fighting along Saudi Arabia's southern border.

Report: Houthis plan to escalate tensions with Saudi Arabia

Trump confirms he plans to meet Kim Jong Un this year

President Trump confirms he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, reviving diplomacy after three previous summits failed to yield a deal.

Trump confirms he plans to meet Kim Jong Un this year

UK Foreign Sec. to Israel:

UK Foreign Secretary demands Israel scrap E1 tender, halt 'settlement' expansion

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemns Israel's E1 construction tender and demands it be withdrawn, warning it threatens the two-state solution.

UK Foreign Secretary demands Israel scrap E1 tender, halt 'settlement' expansion

'Drawn into political theater'

Danon calls for Security Council reform, says emergency meetings are abused

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon calls for Security Council reforms, says emergency meetings have become a political tool repeatedly used against Israel.

Danon calls for Security Council reform, says emergency meetings are abused

Syrian FM:

Syrian FM: Israel struck airbase despite assurances no Turkish base was planned

Syrian FM Asaad Al-Shaibani tells Axios that Israel struck Abu al-Duhur airbase despite assurances Syria had no plans for a permanent Turkish military presence.

Syrian FM: Israel struck airbase despite assurances no Turkish base was planned

Report: US opens secret Hormuz oil corridor

US forces have established a secret Hormuz shipping corridor moving millions of oil barrels daily, according to an Axios report.

Report: US opens secret Hormuz oil corridor

Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv shopping center distances itself from 'Palestinian state' sign

Left-wing activists hang a sign calling for the establishment of a Palestinian state without authorization. Dizengoff Center removes it and calls police.

Tel Aviv shopping center distances itself from 'Palestinian state' sign

Prince Harry and Meghan set to move back to UK with their children

Prince Harry and Meghan are preparing to move back to the UK later this month, according to British media, with their children set to attend a British school in September.

Prince Harry and Meghan set to move back to UK with their children

Chief Rabbi to Eisenkot: A source of inspiration

At an event marking the dedication of a memorial and study room for Israel’s fallen soldiers, the Chief Rabbi shakes Gadi Eisenkot’s hand and tells him, “You are a source of inspiration."

Chief Rabbi to Eisenkot: A source of inspiration

Arab Knesset parties revive Joint List, without Ra'am

Representatives of Hadash, Ta’al and Balad agree to run together in the upcoming elections. Ra’am will not be part of the alliance.

Arab Knesset parties revive Joint List, without Ra'am

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: “Judicial reform is a Torah obligation"

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu was asked by his son, Minister Amichai Eliyahu, whether the judicial reform should be abandoned in favor of a unity government.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: “Judicial reform is a Torah obligation"

Watch:

125 mph in the dark: Police chase ends at spike strip

A 19-year-old new driver was arrested after allegedly reaching 201 km/h on Route 60, shutting off his lights and trying to flee police.

125 mph in the dark: Police chase ends at spike strip

After 505 days in captivity

After captivity and the fight to bring him home: Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud marry tonight

After ten years together, 505 days during which Eliya Cohen was held hostage, and a prolonged struggle to bring him home, he and Ziv Abud are getting married tonight.

After captivity and the fight to bring him home: Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud marry tonight

'Don’t'

Report: Mossad Chief spoke with Syrian FM days before Israeli airstrikes

Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly spoke with Syria’s foreign minister days before Israel struck an airbase, warning against Turkey’s military presence.

Report: Mossad Chief spoke with Syrian FM days before Israeli airstrikes

Israel's first Bedouin judge under threat

Judge Nasser Abu Taha, who became Israel’s first Bedouin judge, has requested to relocate from his home in southern Israel to the north and serve there following threats.

Israel's first Bedouin judge under threat

No man left behind

Lebanon Talks: Israel demands return of fallen prisoners’ remains

Israel reportedly demands the return of Israeli prisoners’ remains as talks with Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah refusing to leave a key southern Lebanon position.

Lebanon Talks: Israel demands return of fallen prisoners’ remains

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders involved in October 7 and Gaza attacks

IDF identifies four Nukhba commanders eliminated in a northern Gaza strike, including an October 7 infiltrator and three involved in attacks on troops.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders involved in October 7 and Gaza attacks

Chief of Staff in Syria

Chief of Staff in Syria: 'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

LTG Eyal Zamir tours security zone in southern Syria, warns escalation could develop on any front and praises reservists who have served hundreds of days since the war began.

Chief of Staff in Syria: 'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

IDF

IDF: Over 2 million tons of food entered Gaza since ceasefire, prices down 72%

IDF details scope of humanitarian response in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire, says some 600 trucks enter daily and hospital bed capacity has increased by more than 50%.

IDF: Over 2 million tons of food entered Gaza since ceasefire, prices down 72%

Big day in Judea and Samaria:

Karmei Oz, Sahlab granted official status as Israeli localities

Karmei Oz and Sahlab received official locality codes, completing years-long recognition processes and enabling expanded services and development.

Karmei Oz, Sahlab granted official status as Israeli localities

'You're a slipper'

Ben-Gvir clashes with resident during visit to Bedouin Town

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clashed with a resident during a police tour of Basmat Tab'un, then praised a local driver's support for Israel.

Ben-Gvir clashes with resident during visit to Bedouin Town

IDF releases findings in 5 major Gaza incidents

IDF reviews examine WCK strike, deaths of Hind Rajab and MSF employees, and Tel al-Sultan incident; criminal investigations ordered in two of them.

IDF releases findings in 5 major Gaza incidents

Within less than 30 minutes:

Within less than 30 minutes: IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes commander in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Israel on October 7th. A short time later, the military eliminated a second commander who planned to attack IDF troops.

Within less than 30 minutes: IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF positions in southern Syria following strike on Syrian airbase to prevent planned Turkish military deployment.

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

BBC rules ‘moneybags Rothschild’ phrase not antisemitic

British broadcaster's highest complaints panel rejects complaint over phrase referencing well-known Jewish family in decision called 'beyond comprehension.'

BBC rules ‘moneybags Rothschild’ phrase not antisemitic

Missing Beit Shemesh man sparks fears of kidnapping

Extensive searches are underway by police and rescue forces for Kasriel Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old from Beit Shemesh, as fears grow among family members that he may have been targeted in a criminal incident or kidnapping.

Missing Beit Shemesh man sparks fears of kidnapping

Bennett to Eisenkot: No exemptions, no deals

'Together' chairman Naftali Bennett blasts 'Yashar!' chair Gadi Eisenkot's haredi draft plan and its 30% exemption proposal: 'We know exactly how it ends: with nothing.'

Bennett to Eisenkot: No exemptions, no deals

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Israeli security forces uncovered firearms, ammunition, pipe bombs, and a hand grenade in a series of raids across Judea and Samaria, arresting a Palestinian man in his 50s.

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Thousands of Breslov hasidim may be blocked from Uman

As the Jewish New Year approaches, rabbis weigh controversial plan to allow haredi draft evaders barred from leaving Israel to make the pilgrimage.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim may be blocked from Uman