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Trump to Mark Levin:

Trump to Mark Levin: Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.

MK Amit Halevi:

MK Amit Halevi warns: IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that the IDF’s operational plan to conquer Gaza could fail, exact a heavy toll in blood, and fall short of the Cabinet’s objectives.

Rare contacts in Paris

Rare contacts in Paris | Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation

Syria’s official news agency reports that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Paris with an Israeli delegation, mediated by the US, to advance stability in southern Syria and renew the 1974 disengagement agreement.

Where is Khamenei?

Sharona Mazalian of Tel Aviv University claims that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has gone into hiding, avoiding showing his face in public, possibly due to weakness and deep depression.

Amb. Huckabee

Amb. Huckabee: 'We want back the innocents who were in Hamas' way & kidnapped'

US Amb. to Israel meets the family of Bipin Joshi, a student from Nepal who was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, notes Hamas kidnapped and continues to hold him Bipin even though he isn't Israeli.

Deputy AGs

Deputy AGs: Deny daycare subsidies to haredim who work as well

Deputy Attorneys General propose examining the possibility of including in the support eligibility criteria a requirement to regularize status with military authorities as a condition for receiving subsidies, regardless of the existing qualifying test.

Court overturns decision:

District court overturns magistrate; Urich still barred from PMO

Lod District Court accepts police appeal against Yonatan Urich, orders restrictions to continue until September, due to concerns of disruption to investigation.

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.

First Lady Michal Herzog

First Lady Michal Herzog: World must understand - Hamas uses rape as a weapon

During UN session on the use of sexual violence in conflict, Israeli First Lady welcomes inclusion of Hamas on UN blacklist of groups that commit sexual crimes during conflict.

'Small man with big ego:'

'Small man with big ego:' A heated debate at the government meeting over budget

Over a discussion on a 31 billion shekel budget increase, the ministers clashed on the distribution of the budget, aid to Gaza, and security for educational institutions.

Attack in Ukraine:

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, causing severe damage to tombstones

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk in southeastern Ukraine, where well-known rabbis are buried, causing severe damage to the tombstones.

'Hostages are humanitarian cases & should be brought home now,' families tell UN

Hostages Families Forum reaches out to Red Cross, World Health Organization, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right on World Humanitarian Day.

During family vacation

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children during family vacation

Left-wing activists confronted National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir during a family vacation in northern Israel. Ben Gvir reassured his young son, saying the man “wants Abbas.”

Rare finding in Jerusalem

Rare lead Hellenistic weight seized by Israel Antiquities Authority

A rare lead weight inscribed with the name of an official in the Hellenistic administration was seized in an operation by the Theft Prevention Unit of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Bereaved families to PM

Bereaved families to PM: 'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

The Hagvura Forum responds to reports Hamas has agreed to a partial deal allowing it to keep 10 living hostages, urge Netanyahu not to accept such a deal.

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Bereaved father Jojo Rabia appeals for help after phone containing last memories of his sons stolen in Tel Aviv.

Severe Reporting Discrepancies:

COGAT: UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries are misleading and incomplete

Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.

Israeli official

Israeli official: 'We will leave no hostage behind'

A senior diplomatic official emphasized that Israel is committed to the release of all hostages, following Hamas’s agreement to only a partial deal for the release of 10 of the 20 living hostages.

Iran

Iranian Supreme Court upholds death sentence for women's rights activist

After previously overturning the death sentence of human rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, whose activism included opposition to the death penalty, Iran's highest court now upholds the sentence.

'Zionism is Poison'

Jewish patient left terrified by anti-Israel signs at UK hospital

A London hospital has removed posters accusing Israel of atrocities and branding Zionism as 'poison,' following a complaint from a Jewish patient who felt unsafe.

Israel Dog Unit holds demonstration for immigrants in Tzfat

At the request of the Israel Police, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU)—a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs - held a special demonstration at an absorption center in Tzfat for immigrants from the Ethiopian Jewish community.

One year after murder:

Sisters of Eden Yerushalmi remember her as ‘hero, full of life’

The family of Eden Yerushalmi, abducted from the Nova Festival and murdered with five other hostages in Hamas captivity, gathered at her grave to honor her life and memory.

Amazon removes T-shirts with 'Palestine Action' slogans

The online retail giant dropped the shirts after a warning from UK Lawyers For Israel that the shirts could be considered to encourage illegal actions, exposing the company to liability.

Crackdown on draft dodgers:

Crackdown on draft dodgers: Yeshiva student arrested in the middle of the night

A Nezer Yisrael yeshiva student was arrested overnight in Or Yehuda, as haredi leaders accuse authorities of targeting yeshiva students during sensitive Draft Law discussions.

Finance Ministry announces sweeping cuts to fund the war

The government will convene today (Tuesday) to approve an increase to the 2025 state budget of roughly NIS 31 billion for war-related expenses - as well as cuts to coalition funds and a 3.55% reduction across all government offices.

‘A home away from home’:

‘A home away from home’: The Raphael Recanati International School cares for every student

At Reichman University’s Raphael Recanati International School, academic excellence goes hand in hand with personal care, where staff members ensure that students not only succeed, but feel truly at home in Israel.

Netanyahu vs Australian PM:

Netanyahu vs Albanese: 'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australian Jews'

Following a series of anti-Israel government decisions and a rise in antisemitism in the country, Prime Minister Netanyahu opens up about Australia's Prime Minister.

Bar-Ilan University in turmoil over war in Gaza

A petition signed by over 150 faculty members at Bar-Ilan University criticized the conduct of IDF soldiers in Gaza, drawing a counter-statement from 150 other faculty.

‘Guantanamo’

‘Guantanamo’: Supreme Court lashes out at Ben-Gvir over prison conditions

In a closed Supreme Court hearing, justices sharply criticized the state over Minister Ben-Gvir’s decision to bar Red Cross visits to imprisoned Hamas terrorists, warning of global damage.

Trauma expert calls Israelis 'worse than Nazis'

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a world expert on trauma, attacked Israel during a lecture at the Omega Institute in New York.

Watch:

Watch: Foreign Minister unloads on Australian government to Erin Molan

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the Australian government for refusing a visa to Israelis in an interview with Erin Molan.

Minister Sa'ar leaves to Africa to open embassy in Zambia

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will inaugurate Israel’s embassy in Zambia during a diplomatic visit aimed at deepening ties, marking Israel’s renewed presence in Africa after decades.

Minister Dermer's secret visit to the UAE

Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer recently met secretly with senior officials in the UAE, leading a diplomatic delegation.

Norway's wealth fund excludes more Israeli companies

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will exclude six more Israeli companies, adding to the growing list of divestments.

Medic who treated Idan Amedi:

Medic who treated Idan Amedi recalls: There was an explosion, Idan was not breathing

Dr. Tuvia Book, who treated Idan Amedi following his severe injury in Gaza, recounts the dramatic rescue and the emotional reunion at the singer’s recent performance.

Australia:

Australian Jewish leaders outraged after government blocks MK Rothman

Australian Jewish Association says the government’s move to cancel visa of MK Simcha Rothman at the last minute is "viciously antisemitic," alleges the government is hostile to Jewish and Israeli visitors.

New hope for Ukraine:

New hope for Ukraine: Trump arranging Putin-Zelenskyy summit

President Trump announces he is arranging a direct meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy to negotiate an end to the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a day of high-level meetings at the White House.

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: Hamas's flexibility proves again - military pressure brings hostages

Political commentator Amit Segal says the Prime Minister is keeping the option of a partial deal with Hamas open, even as those close to him claim his focus is on conquering Gaza.

Zuk steps down

Zuk steps down: Israeli cybersecurity pioneer leaves Palo Alto

Nir Zuk, Israeli founder of Palo Alto Networks and an IDF veteran, retires after 20 years. The cybersecurity visionary, who pioneered the next-gen firewall, hands off his CTO role to Lee Klarich, marking a new chapter for the company.

Fact check

Fact check reveals wave of fabricated anti-Israel social media posts

AFP reveales fabricated posts on Arabic social media falsely claiming Israeli officers were arrested in Europe and misusing unrelated videos to spread anti-Israel propaganda.