Due to illness:
Due to illness: Netanyahu requests to cancel testimony, prosecution consents
Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal infection, receives hospital treatment, and requests to cancel testimony scheduled for this week.
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Watch: Gazans swarm aid truck, cheer the IDF
IDF's Arabic-language spokesman publishes footage showing Gazans surrounding an aid truck as IDF soldiers stand by, with the crowd later cheering them.
MK Succot:
MK Succot: 'Arab nonprofit must be disbanded for funding terror'
According to investigative reports, the Aid 48 Association allegedly transferred funds directly to organizations officially designated as terrorist groups, including Hamas.
UTJ Accuses Shas:
UTJ Accuses Shas: 'Deri is mocking the Council of Torah Sages'
The United Torah Judaism claimed that the Shas chairman had deceived the Rabbis by keeping his party in the coalition.
Israeli officials estimate:
Israeli officials estimate: 'Breakthrough for hostage deal may come in next few days'
Israeli officials say breakthrough in hostage deal possible within days following new IDF deployment proposal.
Revealed:
Revealed: What gifts have Israel's officials received from world leaders
Cigars for Netanyahu, a sculpture for Bennett, and a Rolex watch for the National Security Advisor: The PM's Office reveals list of gifts received by Israel's top officials, most of which are held by the state.
GHF Chairman:
GHF Chairman: UN created a system that empowered every bad actor in the Gaza Strip
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation chairman Johnnie Moore spoke with the Epoch Times about his operation in the Gaza Strip and how the UN works with Hamas to undermine it.
Gantz: UNRWA allegations false, Hamas to blame for Gaza crisis
MK Benny Gantz defends Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza, accuses UNRWA of spreading falsehoods and aiding Hamas influence over aid distribution.
Supreme Court rejects left-wing bid to protect Attorney General
The Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejected a left-wing organization's request to join the petition against the dismissal process of Gali Baharav-Miara.
Footage from the operations
Footage from the operations | Paratroopers Brigade completes mission in Gaza Strip
The Paratroopers Brigade has completed its mission in the Gaza Strip, during which it eliminated terrorists and dismantled infrastructure. It will now relocate to Judea and Samaria.
Norway
Watch: Hatikva rings out in Norway as Israeli athlete wins gold
Israeli sprinter clocks 20.64 seconds to defend 200m title at U-23 Championships in Norway, as Hatikva plays during medal ceremony.
Chief of Staff on Syria:
Chief of Staff: Events in Syria teach us -those who can't defend themselves can't be safe
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, during a visit to Gaza, stated that the IDF will increase pressure on Hamas while reducing the strain on Israeli forces.
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Watch: Tensions flare as youths attack Arab staff at Jerusalem’s Cinema City
Jerusalem police launch investigation after group of youths hurl objects, chant racist slogans at Arab workers in late-night movie theater brawl.
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Watch: Yaakov Shwekey and Maccabeats' new song for the Three Weeks
The song is a cappella due to the customs of mourning observed between 17 Tamuz and Tisha B'Av.
Scammers swindle fellow Israelis out of thousands of shekels
Two Israelis working out of Thailand took thousands of shekels from fellow countrymen, promising concert tickets, emergency boat rides back to Israel, and more, and then disappeared.
Hassidic group bans use of AI
The guidelines, published by the Hasidic Committee for Media Guidance and Advice, prohibit teens from consulting AI systems.
After eating spoiled food
Netanyahu suffers intestinal inflammation after eating spoiled food
Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and dehydration; will recuperate at home while continuing to oversee government affairs.
Mother of Hostage:
Mother of Hostage: 'Hamas is not naive, they are trying to get what they want'
Ruchama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana, said the impasse in hostage negotiations is not due to Israeli politics but Hamas demands.
'Bombs everything'
Netanyahu 'bombs everything': Report quotes US official calling PM a 'madman'
Senior US officials say Israeli strikes in Syria risk undermining Trump administration's regional goals.
Daycare centers:
Preference for those who served to daycare centers? Haredim petition High Court
Emet L’Yaakov organization claims a new directive discriminates against children of kollel families whose fathers have not regularized their status with the IDF.
Hamas weapons development commander eliminated
Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.
Unanimous
Unanimous: Cabinet committee recommends dismissing Attorney General
A special cabinet committee unanimously recommended to the government today (Sunday) to dismiss the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara.
Pushed in 8 states
8 states promote law to say 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'
Legislators in eight states have expressed interest in promoting a bill that would mandate the use of the term 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank' in official documents.
Fallen lone soldier to be laid to rest at Mount Herzl
Dan, an 18-year-old lone soldier from Oslo, made Aliyah to serve in the IDF and passed away prematurely during his training. His family asks the public to pay respects as he is laid to rest at Mt. Herzl cemetery.
AG demands
AG demands: Supreme Court can't allow my dismissal
In response to Judge Solberg's ruling, the Attorney General calls for halting the process until a judicial decision is made regarding the legality of changing dismissal rules.
Smotrich
Smotrich: Toppling government means defeat against Hamas
Finance Minister warns against dismantling the government over the Draft Law, stating, "Woe to anyone who topples the government and drags us into elections that will, God forbid, lead to a halt in the war and a defeat."
Rabbi David Stav:
'When they run out of arguments, the insults begin'
Rabbi David Stav criticized Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s comments against Yuli Edelstein, saying 'It is painful to see how the fire of dispute blinds Torah scholars, causing them to hurl insults at those who disagree with them.'
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Watch: Arab driver throws coffee on haredi pedestrians
An Arab man from eastern Jerusalem was arrested last night after throwing a coffee cup at haredi pedestrians on Sultan Suleiman Street.
Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya
The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.
Nir Oz being rebuilt only with donations
In Kibbutz Nir Oz, a new neighborhood is being built and dozens of homes, including those of former hostages, are being renovated — all funded solely by donations. Netanyahu was informed, but nothing has changed.
הכאוס בסוריה
Russians killed in Syria: Chaos and power struggles
Severe incidents between Islamist militias and Russian forces have resulted in the deaths of soldiers. The Israeli Defense Forces are closely monitoring attempts by Al-Julani to expand his control into Latakia and the Syrian coast.
Israeli estimate
Israeli estimate: Hostage deal could be reached in coming week
Israeli official says a significant obstacle in the hostage deal talks has been overcome, but cautions that Hamas often creates new demands when a deal is in sight.
Report:
Report: Yuli Edelstein shelves draft enlistment law amid coalition tensions
After departure of haredi parties from the government, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein withdraws proposed enlistment law, arguing that there is no point in advancing a proposal that will not pass.
Abbas mandates:
Abbas mandates PLO parliamentary elections by end of 2025
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas decrees that elections for the PLO’s legislative body, the Palestinian National Council, be held by the end of 2025. The 350-member council will include representatives from both the homeland and diaspora.
Rubio urges Syria to halt jihadist massacres in south
US Secretary of State urges Syria to stop jihadist-led massacres in the south, warning Damascus to act if it seeks a unified and peaceful Syria. His call follows a US-announced ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria.
Hostage families rally:
Families of hostages at Sha'ar Hanegev rally: 50 worlds await - one deal can save
Families of hostages rally near the Gaza border, urging the government to seize a fleeting opportunity for an agreement: "50 worlds, 48 families, one time-bound deal."
Disengagement commander:
Disengagement commander: Expulsion from Gush Katif created potential for Oct. 7 massacre
Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen, who commanded the 2005 Disengagement, admits that if the communities of Gush Katif had not been evacuated, the October 7th massacre would not have happened.
Shock in Sweden:
Shock in Sweden: Protestors hang effigies in concentration camp uniforms
A pro-Palestinian group in Sweden sparked outrage after setting up a protest display featuring mannequins hanging on a gallows dressed in Nazi concentration camp prisoner uniforms.
Gideon Sa'ar accuses Syrian president of supporting jihadists
MK Gideon Sa'ar criticizes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa for supporting jihadist attackers and blaming victims, urging international community to protect Syria’s minority groups.
Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations
Major Yossi Levi shared a post from a bereaved brother directed against the Chief of Staff, the chief of military prosecutions, and the commander of the IDF's Criminal Investigations Department, and was dismissed from his position.
