US targets Iran’s financial, tech networks over sanctions evasion, repression
Sanctions aim to block Iran’s revenue from oil sales, disrupt proxy funding, and penalize surveillance tech used to suppress dissent and enforce hijab rules.
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Rubio envoy met secretly with haredi leaders in Bnei Brak
Degel Hatorah leaders Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch held secret meetings with a Trump Administration official hoping for US intervention in the issue of the haredi draft.
During cabinet meeting:
Hostages' families demonstrate against Gaza takeover during cabinet meeting
Some of the families of hostages and demonstrators urge the government to strike a deal with Hamas and halt the war, as the Security Cabinet weighs a full Gaza occupation.
Remains of 3 9/11 victims identified 24 years later
Using advanced DNA techniques, the remains of a man who worked in the south tower and a passenger who was on the first flight to be hijacked have been identified.
'Haredi Jewry is behind you'
Senior haredi leader visits draft dodgers in prison
The 95-year-old leader of the Lithuanian Haredi community visits detainees in Beit Lid Prison, offering encouragement and reinforcing haredi Jewry's backing.
IDF
IDF: Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion has ceased to function
Givati Brigade commander: “We dealt a significant blow to Hamas’ Beit Hanoun battalion" over the last month.
Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'
A scathing article in Hamevaser calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt military operation in Gaza, claiming State has no spiritual mandate to fight while persecuting Torah scholars.
Near Givat Tzur Harel:
IDF soldier’s car set ablaze by extremist youths near Givat Tzur Harel
Soldier’s car set on fire near Givat Tzur Harel, reportedly by extremist youths who opposed efforts to ease tensions; the soldier and a friend managed to extinguish the flames.
Troops find missile launcher in British military cemetery in Gaza
Troops of the 401st Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled tunnel shafts and military structures used by the terrorist organizations in Daraj Tuffah.
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem and central Israel
Health Ministry warns polio virus appears to be spreading, urges public to complete vaccine protocol to avoid infection.
MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers
Member of Knesset Meir Porush began a protest on Thursday morning outside the office of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem.
Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge
Israeli-Arab hasbara activist Yoseph Haddad charged with reckless and negligent handling of weapons; prosecution demanding additional bail sums.
'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza
Relatives of hostages set sail towards Gaza beach, calling for loved' ones release.
Report:
Report: IDF storing millions of calls per hour on Microsoft servers
A new report shows how Unit 8200 created a system based on a Microsoft platform allowing storage of millions of Palestinian call recordings for military planning.
Former IDF general: Gaza conquest key to defeating Hamas
Full takeover of Gaza necessary to defeat Hamas, would take only a few months, former IDF General Yiftah Ron-Tal says.
El Al office in Paris attacked
El Al’s offices in Paris were vandalized on Thursday morning with anti-Semitic graffiti, including the phrase “Genocide Airline,” spray-painted on the building. Red paint was also thrown at the site.
Moldova’s Prime Minister vows to combat antisemitism
Amid rising antisemitism across Europe: Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean meets Chief Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, pledging to prevent antisemitism from taking root.
Nearly a decade later:
Nearly a decade later: Duma case torture complaint closed
Nearly ten years since the Duma arson case, the Ministry of Justice announced the closure of a minor's complaint alleging the ISA tortured suspects.
Historic return to Sa-Nur
A group of families advocating for returning to Sa-Nur today visited the former town in northern Samaria today, marking 20 years since their expulsion.
Haredi newspaper's front page announces 'war'
Yated Ne'eman headlines with the word 'War' following acts of enforcement against yeshiva students who refuse conscription, accuses Attorney General of attempting to create irreversible clash between State and haredi community.
Report:
Report: Trump to reduce criticism of Israel in new US report
US President Donald Trump has ordered a softened tone in the US State Department's annual human rights report, reducing criticism of three countries, including Israel, Washington Post report says.
Report:
Report: Trump considers intervening in New York’s Mayor race to stop Mamdani
President Trump reportedly considering stepping into New York’s mayoral race to prevent left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning.
Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expresses support for Hezbollah’s rejection of Lebanon's plan to disarm the group, claims the group recovered after setbacks in last year’s war with Israel.
Death penalty sought
Hate crime charges filed in murders of Israeli Embassy workers, death penalty sought
Elias Rodriguez indicted for the murders of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, facing charges including premeditated murder and hate crimes. Justice Department authorized to pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.
Rubio:
Rubio: There will be no peace until Hamas is disbanded
In an interview with Fox Business, Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes that while humanitarian aid is vital, global attention must also focus on freeing the 20 hostages held by Hamas and disarming the terror group.
Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again
Knesset staff will go on recess for the last two weeks of August, causing further delays to the Draft Law and increasing frustration among haredi Knesset members.
IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon, hitting a weapons storage facility, a missile launcher, and engineering tools.
The Attorney General's new sanctions against yeshiva students
Yeshiva students currently benefit from a discount that reduces their social security contributions to 43 shekels per month. The attorney general is expected to rule that this benefit will be revoked.
Slain hostage's brother
Slain hostage's brother: 'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'
Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was kidnapped to Gaza and murdered by Hamas terrorists, shared that the IDF succeeded in locating a message from his brother from the period before his death in captivity.
Smotrich
Smotrich: Without civil, economic strangulation of Hamas, no chance of winning war
Finance Minister Smotrich responds to reports that a special budget has been allocated for humanitarian aid in Gaza: "The Gazans don’t interest me, we must continue until we achieve victory."
'Declaration of war'
'Declaration of war' | Emergency meeting held at home of haredi leader
Rabbi Dov Lando convenes emergency meeting in Bnei Brak over detention of yeshiva students, accusing the State of waging a 'war on Torah students.'
Georgia
Georgia: 5 hurt in shooting at Fort Stewart, base put on lockdown
Fort Stewart in Georgia was under lockdown on Wednesday due to an active shooter incident. The shooter has been apprehended and the injured soldiers have been taken to the hospital.
The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu
Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.
Channel 12 and CNN anchors write novel confronting antisemitism
CNN's Bianna Golodryga and Channel 12's Yonit Levi aim to equip young readers with tools to recognize antisemitism, build empathy, and speak out against bullying and bias in their daily lives.
Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK
New UK government report shows Israeli companies advancing despite geopolitical challenges.
Haredi official
Haredi official: 'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'
Amidst military police raids on haredi strongholds in an attempt to arrest yeshiva students who are draft dodgers, a senior haredi official claims that this is the most challenging time for his community.
PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation
Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.
Watch
Watch: Terrorists arrested while enjoying leisure activity in Ramallah
In a joint operation by the IDF, the police and the Shin Bet, two terrorists who were released from prison last year and subsequently tried to establish a terrorist cell in Ramallah were arrested.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden: Thousands on their feet sing Ishay Ribo's Sibat Hasibot
Ishay Ribo just released the official live video of 'Sibat Hasibot' from his second sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.
Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence
Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.
