Governor Sanders visits Western Wall with Ambassador Huckabee
Joined by her father, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders prayed at the Western Wall, voicing support for Israel and honoring the site’s sacred legacy.
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Court acquits Givat Ronen resident David Hasdai of racist assault charges
District Court acquits David Chai Hasdai of all charges of attempting to lynch five Bedouin female family members, in what his attorney terms a 'courageous decision.'
After pouring liquid on himself
Disabled IDF vet tries to break into rehab office after pouring liquid on himself
A PTSD-stricken veteran of Operation Protective Edge attempted to infiltrate a Defense Ministry facility, prompting emergency psychiatric care at Rambam Medical Center.
Herzog in Vilnius:
Herzog in Vilnius: Hostages are victims of crimes against humanity
President Herzog urges global action from Vilnius, exposing dire hostage conditions in Gaza and accusing the UN of failing to deliver Israeli-supplied aid.
After escapes and chaos
Deadly end for 262 crocodiles at Israeli farm after escapes and chaos
262 crocodiles shot dead at abandoned Petzael farm following repeated escapes, severe neglect, and failed relocation efforts, sparking condemnation from activists.
Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria
Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.
Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews
Close to 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in a rally in Sydney that displayed antisemitic elements. Participants chanted slogans against Jews and Israel.
Sa'ar slams global media silence on hostage torture
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar demands urgent international action on the Gaza hostage crisis, condemns Hamas propaganda tactics, and criticizes global media silence.
'Turned into a tool for hatred'
Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians
The museum’s move to send proceeds from a historic Sarajevo Haggadah to Palestinian Arabs while accusing Israel of genocide has sparked widespread backlash from Jewish groups.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer blocks Gaza aid trucks at Allenby Crossing in protest
MK Yitzhak Kroizer joins Allenby Crossing protest against humanitarian aid to Hamas: 'Giving Hamas air to breathe while harming the hostages.'
New Poll:
New Poll: Under 25 % of Australians view public sentiment towards Jews as positive
A new survey reveals that under 25 % of Australians believe public attitudes toward Jews are positive, amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting the Combat Antisemitism Movement to convene an emergency summit this September on Australia's Gold Coast.
Base explosion:
Condition of IDF soldier severely burned in base explosion continues to worsen
Soldier was initially hospitalized in moderate condition after fuel ignition incident at southern base; Military Police investigating conflicting accounts, including possible misconduct.
Home birth tragedy:
Home birth tragedy: Newborn dies during birth, mother in light condition
Newborn baby girl, delivered on Sunday during a home birth that encountered complications, was pronounced dead at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera.
20 years on:
20 years on: Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria
Former residents and young couples gather for founding meeting to relaunch Sa-Nur, marking 20 years since the community's uprooting in the disengagement.
Disengagement:
Cabinet Secretary says that when the IDF left Gaza the writing was already on the wall
Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs drew a connection between the Disengagement from Gush Katif and the current war, stating: 'We learned the hard way, hopefully we've woken up.'
Lebanese PM:
Lebanese PM: 'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'
Nawaf Salam says call to assert state control and extend sovereignty comes from Beirut, not Washington; vows justice for 2020 port explosion victims.
'Utterly disgusting'
Chikli slams Piers Morgan over hostage video remarks: Utterly disgusting
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rebukes British journalist Piers Morgan for comparing belief in Hamas hostage videos to skepticism of Gaza casualty figures.
David Friedman:
David Friedman: NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated Israeli hostages
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accuses the New York Times of publishing false claims against Israel while ignoring real evidence of Israeli hostages' suffering in Gaza.
On night of Tisha B'Av
On the night of Tisha B'Av: Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage
A severe act of vandalism on the night of Tisha B'Av at a yeshiva in Modi'in Illit, as unidentified individuals break in and cause significant damage.
Father of Evyatar David:
Father of hostage Evyatar David: He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable
Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."
Soldier severely injured in operational accident
Soldier in the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion severely injured in an operational accident in the communities near the Gaza Strip. Another soldier sustains moderate injuries in the same incident, two others lightly injured.
‘Disgusting hypocrites’
‘Disgusting hypocrites’: Sky News host slams anti-Israel march for ignoring hostage
Watch: Sky News Australia's Rowan Dean condemns anti-Israel marchers in Sydney, accusing them of siding with Hamas while hostage Evyatar David suffers and calling for them to “hang their heads in shame” over their hypocrisy.
France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts
Gazan student on a French scholarship expelled after antisemitic posts surfaced online. France freezes its student programs from Gaza pending investigation into how the content went undetected.
Hamas says it's ready to respond to Red Cross demands on hostages
Terror group's spokesman says it will finally allow the Red Cross to visit and provide food to the hostages 2 years after their kidnappings if the Gaza humanitarian crossings are opened.
Defying The Supreme Court:
Defying The Supreme Court: Government to vote on dismissing Attorney General
The government is expected to immediately begin the process of finding a new Attorney General after the vote to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara.
Hostage families
Hostage families: Hamas can't hide its evil, each hostage death is on their hands
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to Hamas claim it will finally allow the Red Cross to deliver food to hostages 2 years after they were kidnapped.
Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats
A new poll released Sunday evening by Channel 13 suggests that if elections were held today, the Otzma Yehudit party would secure nine seats in the Knesset.
The shocking video of hostage Rom Braslavski
The family has approved the publication of videos distributed by the Hamas terrorist organization, saying: "A real nightmare, we cry with him."
Mike Johnson at the Western Wall:
Mike Johnson at the Western Wall: 'May America always stand with Israel'
As the fast of Tisha B’Av drew to a close, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mr. Mike Johnson, led a delegation of Congress members on a visit to the Western Wall.
Watch:
Watch: Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall
Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples and the consequences of baseless hatred, will conclude with a communal moment of reflection and hope.
IDF intercepts drone from Yemen
The IDF intercepted a drone this afternoon (Sunday) launched by the Houthis from Yemen. The aircraft was intercepted near Bnei Netzarim.
David Lammy
David Lammy: 'Every hostage must be released unconditionally'
British Foreign Secretary calls recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad hostage propaganda 'sickening,' does not walk back Starmer's threat to recognize 'Palestine' even while Hamas remains in power.
Macron
Macron: Hostage videos show Hamas's abject cruelty, limitless inhumanity'
Despite acknowledging the evil of Hamas and the plight of the hostages in recent psychological warfare videos, the French President refuses to back down from his plan to recognize a 'State of Palestine' next month.
Report
Report: Israeli assassinations created leadership crisis in Hamas
According to Arab sources, since the end of the last ceasefire, Hamas has had difficulty making independent decisions. Sources in the organization admitted that the assassinations of officials like Haniyeh and Sinwar left a leadership vacuum that has not been filled.
NYC
NYC: Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal
Protesters from Within Our Lifetime demonstration fightwith police during attempt to break into Grand Central Terminal.
Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, Defense Minister Israel Katz prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages, the safety of IDF soldiers, and victory over Hamas terrorists.
Unusual Incident:
Unusual Incident: Soldier severely burned in accident at Paran Brigade base
Last Tuesday, a serious incident took place at the Paran Brigade base, leaving a 20-year-old soldier with moderate injuries and burns covering approximately 30% of his body.
Academia attacks IDF:
TA University urges academic writing against Israel; compares IDF to ethnic cleansing
Academic journal Israeli Sociology, affiliated with Tel Aviv University, issues a call for papers encouraging writing accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and systematic extermination. Critics warn of publicly funded anti-Zionist propaganda.
Chabad bumper stickers tip off police to stolen motorcycle
17-year-old PA resident arrested near Hizma checkpoint; motorcycle stolen from central Israel, suspect lacked entry permit and valid license.
Australia:
Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge
Tens of thousands cross iconic Australian landmark in protest, calling for humanitarian aid and political pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.