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Missile from Yemen intercepted, no sirens sounded

IDF identifies launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. The missile is intercepted successfully, no sirens sounded. Residents of central Israel report explosions due to the interception.

Missile from Yemen intercepted, no sirens sounded

'A mirage'

'A mirage': Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to help solve Iran’s water crisis, calling it a "mirage."

'A mirage': Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

In a speech in South Carolina, Sen. Lindsey Graham fiercely defends Israel, slams Hamas, and warns Republicans against wavering support: “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.”

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

Report:

Report: Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Al-Arabiya reports that Egypt is working to finalize a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza, expected by the end of August.

Report: Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Ibiza agent blocks Israeli clients, citing 'genocide in Palestine'

An Ibiza real estate agent cancels a French-Israeli couple’s villa reservation after learning they were from Israel: “You are not welcome until the genocide with Palestine stops”.

Ibiza agent blocks Israeli clients, citing 'genocide in Palestine'

Burying idea of Palestinian state

Burying idea of Palestinian state: Smotrich to approve thousands of units in Ma’ale Adumim

Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in E1 area, connecting Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem. “Breaking conventions, this is Zionism at its best.”

Burying idea of Palestinian state: Smotrich to approve thousands of units in Ma’ale Adumim

Ex-IDF Chief slams Mossad Head for Iran strategy, publicity

Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi criticized Mossad Director David Barnea for poor judgment on Iran policy, claiming he took credit for IDF-led ops and sought personal publicity.

Ex-IDF Chief slams Mossad Head for Iran strategy, publicity

Security increased for Minister Levin after building parking lot locked

Unknown person or persons lock front gate of the parking lot of the building where Justice Minister Yariv Levin lives, forcing residents to break the lock to leave.

Security increased for Minister Levin after building parking lot locked

Reconciliation attempt:

Reconciliation attempt: Katz, IDF Chief to meet amid growing tensions

Efforts are underway to schedule a meeting between Defense Minister Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir amid tensions over IDF appointments and Gaza strategy disagreements.

Reconciliation attempt: Katz, IDF Chief to meet amid growing tensions

IDF soldiers:

IDF soldiers: Dismissal of dog handler left us without crucial support

An Oketz Canine Unit soldier was dismissed from Gaza after refusing an order to send his dog to inspect a terrorist’s body, fearing harm to the animal, soldiers now forced to enter buildings without a dog.

IDF soldiers: Dismissal of dog handler left us without crucial support

Zamir:

Zamir: IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

Zamir: IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

US Amb. To UN:

US Amb. To UN: Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

US Ambassador Dorothy Shea condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, calling for the release of detained sailors and warning of Iranian support fueling regional instability.

US Amb. To UN: Iran enabling Houthi aggression in Yemen and Red Sea

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses attendees at NEWSMAX's event in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead

Tommy Robinson:

Tommy Robinson: Most Brits support Israel and the Jews

As part a longer interview by Visegrad24, British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson explained why he supports Israel. He explained his long-held support for Israel through personal experiences visiting the country.

Tommy Robinson: Most Brits support Israel and the Jews

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'We won't allow threats to grow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducts a field tour in southern Lebanon, says Israel has a 'new strategic approach' that is more 'proactive.'

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'We won't allow threats to grow'

Heat wave

Heat wave: Electricity consumption record broken for 4th day in a row

The extreme heat, which reached 105 degrees Faranheit in Jerusalem. has caused injuries, fires, and train delays. Forecasters estimate significant relief from the heat only by Sunday.

Heat wave: Electricity consumption record broken for 4th day in a row

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted troops on October 7th

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Abdullah Saeed Abd al-Baqin, a deputy commander of a Nukhba company who took part in the abduction of Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer, and Tamir Nimrodi.

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted troops on October 7th

Watch:

Watch: Illegal building becomes part of security barrier

Following a Shin Bet revelation that a father and son from Kafr Aqab planned terror attacks, the Regavim movement is calling for the demolition of a three-story illegal building constructed along the security fence.

Watch: Illegal building becomes part of security barrier

South Sudan:

South Sudan: Reports of relocation of Gazans baseless

The South Sudanese Foreign Ministry denied that it was in talks with Israel to accept Gazan immigrants, says report 'does not reflect the official position or policy.'

South Sudan: Reports of relocation of Gazans baseless

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

Global coalition from more than 15 countries urges UN and international community to coordinate with GHF to feed Gazans more efficiently instead of relying on the compromised UNRWA.

Over 200 NGOs urge UN to work with GHF

Tulkarm resident who planned terror attack arrested at Ra'anana construction site

Police arrest Tulkarm resident in Ra’anana on suspicion of planning terror attack.

Tulkarm resident who planned terror attack arrested at Ra'anana construction site

Graduate of Eli Yeshiva assumes command of Menashe Brigade

Lt. Col. Matan Feldman has assumed command of the Menashe Regional Brigade, replacing Col. Ayub Kayuf, who served in the position for the past two years.

Graduate of Eli Yeshiva assumes command of Menashe Brigade

Far-left enraged:

Far-left enraged: Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim

Peace Now claims government advancing over 4,000 new housing units in Ariel and Maale Adumim, accuses leadership of ‘deepening annexation.’

Far-left enraged: Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim

Netzah Yehuda soldiers complete Talmud in honor of fallen comrades

Netzah Yehuda soldiers complete Talmud in memory of the battalion's fallen soldiers; chief rabbis attend ceremony. 'You labor with great dedication, on a sacred mission.'

Netzah Yehuda soldiers complete Talmud in honor of fallen comrades

Ohr Torah, Muslim leaders, sign pledge at G20 Forum

Marking 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, leading Jewish and Muslim religious leaders pledge responsible cooperation and mutual engagement amid Middle East tensions.

Ohr Torah, Muslim leaders, sign pledge at G20 Forum

El Al opposes Transportation Ministry move to cut prices

El Al sent a letter to the transport minister and the prime minister expressing opposition to allowing Wizz to establish an operational base in Israel, a step expected to lead to lower ticket prices.

El Al opposes Transportation Ministry move to cut prices

IDF confirms: Dozens of terrorists hurled rocks near Duma

Dozens of terrorists throw rocks near Duma, two Israelis lightly injured.

IDF confirms: Dozens of terrorists hurled rocks near Duma

Likud MK:

Likud MK: Chief of Staff is causing great damage to the coun

MK Nissim Vaturi accuses IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of causing diplomatic damage after leaks from cabinet discussions led to a weapons embargo by Germany.

Likud MK: Chief of Staff is causing great damage to the coun

Unvaccinated toddler dies of measles

Unvaccinated two-year-old dies of measles complications after spending weeks hooked up to ECMO machine.

Unvaccinated toddler dies of measles

Samaria governor urges US sanctions against PA leaders

The head of the Samaria Regional Council called on President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose personal sanctions on a PA official after he made comments supporting the October 7th massacre.

Samaria governor urges US sanctions against PA leaders

Severe heatwave to intensify across Israel

Powerful heatwave set to worsen across Israel, with extreme temperatures nationwide and highs nearing 50°C in Eilat.

Severe heatwave to intensify across Israel

Despite Embargo:

Despite Embargo: Elbit secures billion-dollar weapons deal in Europe

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems announced on Wednesday that it has signed a major defense contract worth approximately \$1.635 billion with a European country.

Despite Embargo: Elbit secures billion-dollar weapons deal in Europe

Toronto International Film Festival bans October 7th film

The Toronto International Film Festival announced today (Wednesday) the removal of the film The Road Between Us - The Ultimate Rescue from this year's screening lineup.

Toronto International Film Festival bans October 7th film

Tragic End:

Tragic End: Man killed in crash three months after his wedding

Rachamim Eliyahu Elnatan, 25, was tragically killed on Tuesday afternoon in a motorcycle accident near Ganot Interchange on Route 1

Tragic End: Man killed in crash three months after his wedding

German Chancellor Merz faces backlash over halt to Israel arms shipments

Germany’s halt of certain weapons exports to Israel has drawn condemnation from Jewish groups and members of Chancellor Merz’s own coalition.

German Chancellor Merz faces backlash over halt to Israel arms shipments

Gunman who fired outside Albany synagogue gets decade behind bars

A man who fired a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue sentenced to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors say the act, on the eve of Hanukkah in 2023, left children and staff traumatized.

Gunman who fired outside Albany synagogue gets decade behind bars

Eyal Zamir’s secret advisory forum revealed

At the height of tensions with the Defense Minister, the Chief of Staff is reportedly receiving counsel from civilians and former senior officers. His aide denies briefing journalists.

Eyal Zamir’s secret advisory forum revealed

Rubio:

Rubio: No peace in Gaza until Hamas is gone

In a radio interview with Sid Rosenberg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says peace in Gaza is impossible while Hamas exists, confirms Muslim Brotherhood is under review for terror designation, and dismisses European pressure on Israel as driven by domestic politics.

Rubio: No peace in Gaza until Hamas is gone

Locks changed, Attorney General left outside

The driver of Justice Minister Yariv Levin changes the lock on the Attorney General’s office. Levin’s office confirms: The locks were changed; it is the Minister’s office.

Locks changed, Attorney General left outside

Report:

Report: Chief of Staff denied entry to meeting amid tensions with Defense Minister

The Chief of Staff sought to approve new military appointments but was turned away. Katz’s office: He was told the Minister was unavailable, yet came anyway.

Report: Chief of Staff denied entry to meeting amid tensions with Defense Minister