Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Hamas deceived us; the only way to bring back the hostages is to defeat it
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media about the continuation of the fighting and the Cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza.
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UN official:
UN official: Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster
UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.
In Gaza
IDF strikes Hamas terrorist posing as Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza
IDF eliminates Anas Al-Sharif, a Hamas terrorist leader masquerading as an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza. Intelligence documents confirmed his role in rocket attacks against Israel.
Hostage's father to Netanyahu:
Father of hostage responds to Netanyahu: No more soldiers to waste
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, urges that the goal of military operations must be to defeat Hamas, not to push for negotiations.
Software giants to join strike aimed at forcing end to war
Hi-tech companies to allow employees to join strike showing 'solidarity' with hostages' families, hope to bring Histadrut into group of strikers.
Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza
Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.
Bennett on Deri's remarks: 'Like a knife in the heart'
Bennett blasted Shas leader Aryeh Deri for urging haredi students not to enlist during wartime, warning the remarks undermine IDF morale and unity.
Three-year-old in serious condition following painkiller overdose
Three-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition following acetaminophen overdose, may require urgent liver transplant.
Yesh Atid's Idan Roll quits Knesset
MK Idan Roll, former Deputy Foreign Minister, announces decision to quit politics, says he won't run in the next elections.
Poll: Most Likud voters stand with Smotrich
New poll shows clear majority on Israeli Right in favor of continuing war until Hamas is defeated and hostages returned - even if it means giving up temporary deals.
IDF completes surprise multi-theater drill
IDF completes surprise drill to assess readiness of its forces and headquarters, testing responses to multi-theater scenarios, including lessons from the October 7th events.
Supreme Court to state:
Supreme Court to state: Justify your conditions for ending the war
Justice Khaled Kabub gives state until Aug. 24 to explain how and to whom it must account for its decisions on ending fighting and securing hostage releases.
Hundreds of officers and reservists:
Hundreds of officers and reservists: Path to defeating Hamas requires resettling Gaza
Hundreds of reserve soldiers and senior officers demand clear goals for war, including conquest and resettlement of Gaza. 'Just let us win.'
Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war
In English-language press conference, PM vows to finish Hamas’s defeat, rejects starvation claims, outlines post-war Gaza plan, and says Israel will win 'with or without the support of others.'
'A blow to Iran':
Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia: 'A blow to Iran'
Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.
MK Rothman: We've turned the hostages into an asset for Hamas
MK Simcha Rothman criticizes government's approach to hostage crisis, says if Hamas isn't defeated, hostages are at risk, stressing Hamas must view hostages as a burden, not an asset.
MK Porush to Arutz Sheva:
MK Porush to Arutz Sheva: 'Haredim and secular Jews getting closer to a civil war'
MK Meir Porush accuses Attorney General of inspiring tensions between Israel's haredi and general populations.
Firefighters battle blaze near Beit Shemesh
Route 38 closed to traffic as firefighting teams continue battling blaze between Beit Shemesh and nearby industrial zone.
Haredi leader visits yeshiva students held in military prison
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch visits yeshiva students in Military Prison, accompanied by leading Shas party rabbis.
Mother files police complaint after clown tied son to chair at daycare
A mother filed a police complaint after claiming that a clown tied her son to a chair and applied glue to his mouth during an activity at the daycare last week. "The tears haven’t stopped. The supervisor said it was a failed joke and a mistake, as if they had broken some object."
Terrorism:
Three arrested for plan to blow up club in central Israel and murder pilot
Shin Bet and Jerusalem police arrest father, son, and accomplice from eastern Jerusalem accused of planning attacks against security forces, civilians and IAF pilot.
Samaria Council head:
Samaria Council head: Ganim and Kadim to be rebuilt - with 46,000 residents
20 years since the uprooting of Ganim and Kadim, Samaria Council prepares for their reconstruction as Council Head Yossi Dagan declares that 'Ganim and Kadim will be flourishing communities in Samaria.'
Holocaust survivor who was injured in Iranian missile attack dies
Olga Weisberg, 91, from Rehovot, who was seriously injured in an Iranian missile strike in June, collapsed in her home and died yesterday.
Study
Study: Bronze was produced at northern Samaria during early Iron Age
Laboratory tests conducted during University of Haifa study reveal that the bronze was produced on-site by alloying copper and tin at El-Ahwat. Findings point to local production and integration into a regional raw materials network during the Early Iron Age.
Iranian Axis publishes 'assassination list'
Pro-Iranian Saberin News Agency publishes a graphic list naming targets for assassination of Israel's top security echelon.
A month before his wedding:
A month before his wedding: Combat soldier Yehuda Peretz killed in road accident
IDF soldier Yehuda Peretz son of Moti and Shimrit Peretz from Retamim, was killed on Friday in a road accident on Highway 222.
Hostage families declare economic strike over Gaza conquest plan
Hostage families and families of the fallen from the October 7th attack announced that they plan to shut down the economy next Sunday, August 17th, in protest against the Cabinet's decision to conquer Gaza.
The IDF's concerns over the Gaza City operation
The IDF estimates that it will take two to three months to complete the takeover of Gaza, until December 2025 or January 2026.
Jews in Iran launch fundraising campaign for children of Gaza
Jewish community in Isfahan, Iran collects food and essential items for Gaza residents, emphasizing spiritual solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and calling for global efforts to end oppression.
Honenu:
Honenu: Border Police officer must be suspended and prosecuted
Honenu calls for the suspension and prosecution of a Border Police officer accused of unlawfully shooting and seriously injuring a teenage boy near Beit El.
MK Tzvi Sukkot
MK Tzvi Sukkot: 'If we give up on the war goals we must go to new elections'
MK Tzvi Sukkot echoes the stance presented by Minister Bezalel Smotrich against Netanyahu: "If we decide to abandon the war goals, it is an existential threat to the State of Israel."
Washington Post op-ed:
Washington Post op-ed: Hunger in Gaza is not Israel's fault
Washington Post publishes op-ed stating that "Hamas fights on because it clearly doesn’t care about the suffering of the people of Gaza".
Hadassah
Hadassah: 11 patients suffer infections after receiving eye injections
Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem announced that last week, an eye infection (inflammation) was detected in 11 patients who were treated with an injection of Avastin.
IDF ethics author:
IDF ethics author: Gaza situation not even close to genocide
Professor Asa Kasher, who authored the IDF’s ethical code, says that while some soldiers' conduct has been improper, accusations of genocide in Gaza are unfounded.
Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' school with Jewish students
Iman Abdul, who worked on AOC's primary campaign, posts location of public high school with caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason … Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here.'
Iran arrests 20 'Mossad agents', vows harsh punishment
Iran says 20 alleged Mossad operatives were arrested in recent months, warning of severe punishment. The announcement follows the execution of nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi.
Sa’ar:
Sa’ar: Canada must step up fight against antisemitism
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges Canada to act against antisemitism after a Jewish father was beaten on a Montreal street in front of his child. Sa’ar calls the attack “shocking” and “reminiscent of dark periods”.
Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post
President Trump nominates State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as US Deputy Representative to the UN. A longtime TV commentator and author, Bruce is set to bring her media and political experience to the role, pending Senate confirmation.
Jerusalem: Chabad rabbi collapses suddenly and passes away
Rabbi Shmuel Gelbstein, a well-known Chabad figure, tragically passes away following cardiac arrest.
Astronaut James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at 97
NASA remembers space pioneer who turned a near-disaster into a triumph of ingenuity and teamwork.
