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President Herzog visits northern cities targeted by Hezbollah rockets

President visits Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and meets with IDF soldiers who were injured in combat in Lebanon.

President Herzog visits northern cities targeted by Hezbollah rockets

Hero to Hero:

Hero to Hero: Rehabilitation program unites wounded soldiers with special needs youngsters

In the midst of a moving ceremony under rocket sirens, wounded soldiers and individuals with special needs come together in the Hero to Hero program, bringing hope and shared healing.

Hero to Hero: Rehabilitation program unites wounded soldiers with special needs youngsters

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

PM tells French President Israel rejects any ceasefire that allows Hezbollah to rearm and regroup to threaten northern Israel again, criticizes Macron for seeking to host conference with countries that deny Israel's right to self-defense.

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

Arrested Hezbollah terrorist:

Hezbollah terrorist: After assassination of Nasrallah everyone ran away, scared of the IDF

Hezbollah terrorist arrested in southern Lebanon admits: 'After Nasrallah was assassinated, everyone ran away; they were scared of the IDF.'

Hezbollah terrorist: After assassination of Nasrallah everyone ran away, scared of the IDF

Gaza:

Gaza: Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

162nd Division in northern Gaza eliminates dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle.

Gaza: Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

US threatens to halt military aid to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pen letter giving Israel 30 days to do more to facilitate the entry of American humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing American military aid.

US threatens to halt military aid to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid

Newton, Massachusetts shooting:

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker at Massachusetts rally loses job

Scott Hayes, the disabled veteran who shot an anti-Israel activist who ran across a busy street and tackled him in Massachusetts, says that he was fired by his employer because of the incident.

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker at Massachusetts rally loses job

Advanced interception technologies to counter UAVs displayed

First-of-its-kind trial held to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Advanced interception technologies to counter UAVs displayed

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups in Judea and Samaria

British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups in Judea and Samaria

Police officer Adir Kadosh murdered in terror shooting attack

Sergeant Major Adir Kadosh, 30, was named as the police officer who was murdered today (Tuesday) in a shooting attack on the southbound Highway 4.

Police officer Adir Kadosh murdered in terror shooting attack

Bereaved father to Gallant:

Bereaved father to Gallant: 'You're leading us to Oslo 2'

Defense Minister tells Hagvura Forum leaders that Israel will turn over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Arabs after the war ends, leading to rebuke from father of a fallen soldier.

Bereaved father to Gallant: 'You're leading us to Oslo 2'

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Defence for Italy discussed with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi recent operational events, the security situation, and the associated challenges.

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

THAAD missile defense system arrives in Israel

The American THAAD missile defense system has arrived in Israel and will be operational in the near future, Pentagon statement says.

THAAD missile defense system arrives in Israel

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for UAV launches

Khader Al-Abed Bahja, the terrorist responsible for the area north of the Litani River in Hezbollah's Aerial Unit, eliminated by IAF.

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for UAV launches

Two heroic actions:

Two heroic actions: MDA responder rushing to scene of attack neutralizes terrorist

One MDA volunteer was targeted by the terrorist as he tried to reach the scene, but drew his own handgun and eliminated the terrorist first.

Two heroic actions: MDA responder rushing to scene of attack neutralizes terrorist

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spars with Arab MK Ahmad Tibi: 'You're an embarrassment.' 'You represent terrorists' families.'

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

Nearly 69,000 liters of fuel delivered to Gaza

Aid to Gaza: 68,650 liters of fuel delivered for operating hospitals, and the coordination of 800 blood transfusion units.

Nearly 69,000 liters of fuel delivered to Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Abed Balaal, a senior Hamas commander in Turkey deported in exchange for Gilad Shalit, was behind the Tel Aviv bombing attack about two months ago.

Cleared for publication: Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Senior official: Israel is helping Hezbollah recuperate

Senior source says IAF not striking in Beirut for five days is equivalent to Israel helping Hezbollah recover its strength.

Senior official: Israel is helping Hezbollah recuperate

Multi-front capitatulation in 72 hours

Israeli newspaper: The government folded under American pressure regarding the attacks in Beirut, the reaction in Iran, and the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip - within 72 hours.

Multi-front capitatulation in 72 hours

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Chance hostages will be smuggled out of Gaza is minimal

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with relatives of the hostages, responding to inquiry regarding possibility that they may no longer be in Gaza.

Defense Minister: Chance hostages will be smuggled out of Gaza is minimal

Running low:

Running low: Israel facing looming air defense shortage

A new report brings to light the toll of more than a year of continual interceptor use for both Israel and the USA.

Running low: Israel facing looming air defense shortage

'Heil Hitler'

'Heil Hitler' | Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Graffiti which includes phrases such as “Heil Hitler”, "f*** the Jews" and "Heil Hitler" drawn in the sand at Hendon Golf Club. Police investigating.

'Heil Hitler' | Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

US urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

US Embassy in Beirut calls on American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately: US citizens who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate further.

US urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

Amid MidEast escalation:

Iran ends indirect talks with the US amid Middle East escalation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran sees "no grounds" for continuing its indirect talks with the United States through intermediary Oman.

Iran ends indirect talks with the US amid Middle East escalation

Report:

Report: Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Report: Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

Italy, Britain, France and Germany: Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

Italy, Britain, France and Germany: Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law

The halt in strikes in Beirut

Ministers livid over halt in strikes in Beirut: We will demand answers from Netanyahu

The directive from the political level regarding the strikes in Beirut was sent in writing to the IDF on Friday morning, after Thursday's strikes in Beirut.

Ministers livid over halt in strikes in Beirut: We will demand answers from Netanyahu

Report:

Report: Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

US President issues unusually strong warning to Iran to warn it to abandon its plots to assassinate his predecessor.

Report: Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

Jewish Voices for Peace activists storm New York Stock Exchange

JVP claims 500 activists participated in demonstration designed to disrupt the New York Stock Exchange, 200 arrested.

Jewish Voices for Peace activists storm New York Stock Exchange

16 family members in war:

97-year-old Holocaust survivor sits in stairwell during siren

Dov Landau, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor sits in his Tel Aviv stairwell during sirens | 16 of his family members are fighting in the war.

97-year-old Holocaust survivor sits in stairwell during siren

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'Charge that Israel deliberately attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false'

PM rejects claim IDF is attacking UNIFIL forces in Lebanon, says Israel has repeatedly asked and warned UNIFIL to leave the combat areas and get out of harm's way.

Netanyahu: 'Charge that Israel deliberately attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false'

One year since massacre:

On one year since massacre, Red Cross demands access to hostages

During the meeting, representatives of the Red Cross reiterated their official demand to have access to the hostages and provide them with treatment according to international humanitarian law.

On one year since massacre, Red Cross demands access to hostages

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

PM visits Golani Brigade base where 4 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in a Hezbollah UAV attack yesterday, vows to continue war against Hezbollah until victory.

Netanyahu: 'We'll continue to strike Lebanon without mercy'

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Samer Abu Daqqa was responsible for carrying out numerous terror attacks, including launching drones and UAVs towards Israeli territory and IDF troops.

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

'We'll Dance Again'|Eliad Eliyahu

A New Song by Eliad Eliyahu, in collaboration with Rabbi Micah Lapidot of Atlanta, brings hope amidst these challenging times of war. Eliyahu: 'A powerful connection shared between five communities worldwide, all of which have endured the unimaginable pain of loss while bravely holding onto hope.'

'We'll Dance Again'|Eliad Eliyahu

Exposed:

Exposed: Hezbollah underground compound stocked with weapons for invasion of Israel

Command center for the Radwan Force found filled with helicopter-fired missiles, mortar shells, motorcycles, and more meant to be used as part of Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Exposed: Hezbollah underground compound stocked with weapons for invasion of Israel

Sergeant Koren Bitan fell in battle in southern Gaza

Sergeant Koren Bitan, a 19-year-old soldier from Rosh Ha'ayin who served in the Bislamach Brigade, fell in combat in the south Gaza Strip,

Sergeant Koren Bitan fell in battle in southern Gaza

Michael Rapaport in Samaria:

Michael Rapaport in Samaria: 'There are so many stories to tell here'

The American actor and comedian toured Samaria with One Israel Fund, was briefed on the situation in the region and was introduced to the area's filmmaking industry.

Michael Rapaport in Samaria: 'There are so many stories to tell here'

Rocket attack on Tel Aviv, central Israel

Traffic at Ben Gurion Airport halted as barrage from Lebanon sets off Red Alert sirens in 180 localities.

Rocket attack on Tel Aviv, central Israel