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Missing for 555 days:

Extensive search operation continues for Hymanut who has been missing for 555 days

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

Extensive search operation continues for Hymanut who has been missing for 555 days

New details:

New details: Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

A Palestinian source told Sky News Arabia that Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in a newly rented Gaza City apartment, claimed his wife and children were inside during the Israeli strike.

New details: Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

Hilltop youth sue commander accused of opening fire at them

Six youths from the Binyamin Region filed a lawsuit claiming an IDF commander fired live rounds over their heads and used gas grenades during an eviction on Mount Ba’al Hazor.

Hilltop youth sue commander accused of opening fire at them

Jewish Agency chairman cancels trip to South Africa for fear of being arrested

Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.

Jewish Agency chairman cancels trip to South Africa for fear of being arrested

'A great personal example'

Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal of Honor recipients

President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal of Honor recipients

Iranian Jews feel safe and secure

Representatives of the Jewish community in Iran condemn the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Australia and claim that they maintain good relations with the Muslim residents of the country.

Iranian Jews feel safe and secure

'Israeli hero'

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

On his wedding day

Rabbi Leo Dee detained on Temple Mount on his wedding day

Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost his wife and two daughters in a 2023 terror attack, was detained on the Temple Mount for praying with tefillin and banned for a week, just hours before his wedding.

Rabbi Leo Dee detained on Temple Mount on his wedding day

Despite documentation:

Despite documentation: Attorney General's office closes case of lynching Jews

After three observers were attacked in the 2019 elections in Umm al-Fahm, Attorney General's office closes the case; Honenu demands to bring the assailants to justice.

Despite documentation: Attorney General's office closes case of lynching Jews

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Study:

Study: Eating bananas, avocado and spinach reduces hospitalizations and death by 24%

A comprehensive study in Denmark finds that a potassium-rich diet reduces the risk of heart disease, hospitalizations and death by 24%, noting that 'the potassium-to-sodium ratio in the modern diet has changed dramatically.'

Study: Eating bananas, avocado and spinach reduces hospitalizations and death by 24%

Report:

Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to possible Hamas deal

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to possible Hamas deal

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Only the military option remains on the table

A diplomatic source said that previous frameworks for a hostage deal or ceasefire are no longer relevant, and if a deal is reached, it would include all hostages, both the living and the deceased.

Diplomatic source: Only the military option remains on the table

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

Iran’s IRGC arrests eight suspects accused of spying for Mossad during Israel’s June offensive. Materials for sabotage seized.

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

Report:

Report: Trump moving forward with plans to rename Pentagon as 'Department of War'

Wall Street Journal reports that legislative proposals are underway to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, with support from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Report: Trump moving forward with plans to rename Pentagon as 'Department of War'

France:

France: Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'

Lyon’s Holocaust memorial defaced with “Free Gaza,” sparking outrage amid a 112% rise in antisemitic acts across France since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

France: Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'

After three and a half months:

After three and a half months: Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

After three and a half months: Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Report:

Report: Only four Houthi ministers remain alive

Al-Arabiya reports just four Houthi ministers still alive following IDF strike in Sana'a, Yemen, earlier this week.

Report: Only four Houthi ministers remain alive

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

The body of Idan Shtivi was retrieved by the IDF together with that of Ilan Weiss.

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

Houthis and IDF confirm:

Houthis and IDF confirm: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated

Two days after Israeli strike on Yemen, Houthis confirm death of Prime Minister Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated, list of other senior officials.

Houthis and IDF confirm: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi eliminated

Assassination in Ukraine:

Assassination in Ukraine: Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker

The former speaker of parliament was assassinated in broad daylight on a street in Lviv. A man dressed as a courier, with a helmet covering his face, shot him at close range.

Assassination in Ukraine: Former speaker of parliament gunned down by biker

Report:

Report: This is how Israel targeted a top-secret meeting in an Iranian bunker

Israel located and struck secret meeting of senior Iranian leaders after exploiting security gap created by security guards' phones, NYT report says.

Report: This is how Israel targeted a top-secret meeting in an Iranian bunker

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

Thousands of tweets using the phrase 'Trump is dead' have caused uproar as the White House tried to reassure the public that President Trump was alive and well.

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

900th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Belzer Rebbe hospitalized

Belzer Rebbe admitted to Jerusalem hospital due to broken leg, expected to undergo surgery.

Belzer Rebbe hospitalized

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Israeli firm reveals:

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli firm reveals

Israeli firm Dream says Iran-linked hackers infiltrated Gaza ceasefire talks, targeting diplomats and global organizations with malware disguised as official emails.

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli firm reveals

Senior defense official:

Senior defense official: Living hostages could have been home last week

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

Senior defense official: Living hostages could have been home last week

IDF Chief vows:

IDF Chief vows: We will not rest until all hostages are returned

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”

IDF Chief vows: We will not rest until all hostages are returned

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

IDF confirms the elimination of ISIS Gaza chief Muhammad Abu Zubaida, who led terror operations across Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Sinai.

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

In a historic decision, the Trump administration reaffirms commitment to not reward terrorism and revokes visas of Palestinian officials, preventing them from attending UNGA.

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Sanaa:

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

IDF says that the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister were present at the conference hall in Sanaa that was attacked.

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, extended by undisclosed Biden order.

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Turkey has decided to completely sever its economic and trade ties with Israel and has also closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft.

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Bennett warns:

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

Former Israeli prime minister welcomes European move to reinstate sanctions against the Iranian regime in Tehran, 'sanctions must be restored in full without delay.'

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

UN:

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025