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Anti-Israel protester arrested at Tour de France

Anti-Israel protester arrested at the Tour de France after disrupting the 11th stage in Toulouse.

Khamenei claims:

Khamenei claims: Israeli strikes aimed to undermine Iranian system, spark unrest

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei charges that Israel's June offensive sought to "weaken the system" and incite internal unrest for regime overthrow.

Report:

Report: Hamas agrees to new withdrawal map proposed by Israel

Egyptian report: Hamas has agreed to a new withdrawal map presented by Israel, which includes a withdrawal from the Morag Corridor and limited IDF deployment. Negotiations expected to focus on framework for releasing hostages.

Syrian President charges:

Syrian President charges: Israel seeks to turn Syria into a zone of anarchy

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accuses Israel of attempting to undermine Syria’s stability, drag it into internal conflict, and divide the country.

Source:

Source: International summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

TheMarker editor admits error: We were wrong

Speaking at an economic conference in Tel Aviv, TheMarker magazine’s editor - part of the Haaretz group - acknowledges that the grim forecasts following October 7 failed to materialize.

Poll:

Poll: Likud leads, but Eisenkot-Bennett alliance shifts the landscape

A Channel 12 News poll shows Likud leading with 27 seats, followed by Bennett with 23. However, if Gadi Eisenkot joins Bennett, their slate becomes the largest party in Israel.

Hostage deal talks

Hostage deal negotiations | Report: Israel drops demand for IDF presence in Morag Corridor

Sources say Israel has removed its demand for IDF control over the Morag Corridor, with mediators suggesting the move may bring a deal closer.

Jerusalem:

Minister Meir Porush orders expropriation of properties in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter

Minister Meir Porush instructs expropriation of properties on Hashalshelet Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, in line with post-Six-Day War plans.

Haskel:

Haskel: If my family were butchered, I'd cross borders to defend them

Deputy FM Sharen Haskel vows Israel will protect Druze civilians amid Syrian attacks, slamming the international community for its silence on brutal minority massacres.

BBC Head of News insists Hamas political wing not a terror group

Deborah Turness told staff there is a distinction between Hamas's civilian government and military wing, drawing criticism amid ongoing fallout over Gaza documentary.

Rubio: We've reached agreements to end clashes in Syria tonight

'We have agreed on specific steps that will bring this troubling and horrifying situation to an end tonight,' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.

Sirens in Dead Sea, Negev after missile launch from Yemen

Missile launched from Yemen towards Israel successfully intercepted.

Thousands of Druze, including Knesset Members, cross into Syria

Thousands of Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syrian territory in an attempt to assist their brethren who are under attack by Syrian regime forces.

Bahraini Crown Prince:

Bahraini Crown Prince: Volatility in the Gulf reduced thanks to war on Iran

In White House talks, President Trump and Bahrain’s Crown Prince discuss reduced regional tensions and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'We have a moral obligation to help the Druze'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi notes the Druze community's longstanding contributions to the state in addition to the principle that all humans are created in the image of God in call to defend the Syrian Druze.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Israel will not stand idly by amid threats from Syria

President reaffirms security commitments amid Syrian tensions and calls for calm and lawful conduct.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: We control 75% of the Strip, we are approaching a crossroads

During a field tour in northern Gaza, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir vowed to dismantle Hamas and warned of intensified operations should hostage deal efforts fail.

By the rabbis' orders

By the rabbis' orders: Shas to resign from government, remain in the coalition

Currently, Shas's Knesset members will not support a no-confidence motion against the government, which would allow the Prime Minister to continue his efforts to advance the draft exemption law.

Syrian Druze leaders divided over ceasefire

Some Druze leaders say that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Syrian regime and the Druze forces, others deny the ceasefire exists.

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: 'We are operating decisively in the As-Suwayda area'

The Commander of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, warns that riots near the northern border divert efforts from the operation to protect the Druze in Syria from the Syrian regime.

Watch

Watch: Druze family reunites on Syrian border after 30 years

Family reunions were recorded on the Israel-Syria border, as members of Druze families reunited for the first time in decades following the entry of thousands of Israeli Druze into Syria.

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Syrian Military General Staff headquarters in Damascus

The IDF published footage showing strikes by its aircraft on the Syrian Military General Staff headquarters in Damascus.

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

A senior political official expressed optimism today about the possibility that Israel will soon reach a deal to release hostages with the terrorist organization Hamas.

Republicans Overseas Israel head

Republicans Overseas Israel head: Trump must condemn Turkish-backed attacks on Druze

Attorney Marc Zell: "We are asking President Trump to denounce the attacks on the Druze and other minorities - these attacks violate President Trump's Executive Order lifting sanctions against Syria"

Strikes caught live on air

Strikes caught live on air | Minister of Defense: The painful blows have commenced

Moments after Minister of Defense Katz warned of 'painful blows' to the Syrian regime, a live news broadcast captured the moment of an airstrike behind its studio.

Israir receives license for direct New York flights

Transportation Minister Miri Regev announces: Israir authorized to operate direct flights to New York, joining El Al and Arkia as the third Israeli airline flying to the US.

Netanyahu to Golan Druze: Don't cross the border

Prime Minister Netanyahu asks the Druze in the Golan Heights to show restraint and allow the IDF to operate to protect their brethren on the Syrian side of the border.

UK

Teen plotted terror attack at Oasis reunion in UK

The 17-year-old expressed admiration for the killer who stabbed 3 children to death in Southport last year and planned a similar attack on a concert.

Damascus

IDF strikes Syrian military headquarters and presidential palace in Damascus

IDF targets entrance of Syrian regime's military headquarters, following attacks against Druze population in southern Syria.

'What Else Needs to Happen?'

'What Else Needs to Happen?': Sa'ar calls out international community amid Syria bloodbath

Israel's Foreign Minister warns of escalating violence against minorities in Syria and urges international action to prevent further atrocities and regional instability.

Rabbi Pinto to Netanyahu: You sanctify G-d's Name

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's struggle for Israel's security, says message that victory comes with G-d's help 'reverberates throughout the entire Jewish world.'

Media exposes internal haredi rift

As UTJ exits coalition, internal tensions within haredi bloc resurface as divide deepens between Gur-affiliated factions and the Shlomei Emunim alliance with Belz.

Eilat Port to close after bank accounts seized over tax debts

Eilat Port to shut operations after municipality seizes bank accounts due to unpaid property taxes; the port has been idle since the war began and due to Houthi threats in the Red Sea.

Bazan reports to TASE:

Bazan estimates up to $200 million in damages from Iranian missile on Haifa facility

Bazan Group reported an estimated $150-$200 million in damage following an Iranian missile strike on its Haifa facility, with three employees killed in the attack.

Satellite analysis:

70% of Gaza buildings destroyed or rendered uninhabitable

A Hebrew University expert says satellite images reveal that around 70% of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged, with Rafah seeing nearly 90% destruction.

Thwarted: Dozens of suspects attempt to infiltrate from Syria

IDF troops thwart infiltration attempt by dozens of suspects from Syria near Hader; several Israeli civilians cross into Syria near Majdal Shams.

Unprecedented

Unprecedented: US Amb. Huckabee came to court to support Netanyahu

In an unprecedented move, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee came to the court where Prime Minister Netanyahu was testifying to support him.

Capitol Hill:

Capitol Hill: Uproar after Israeli governor asks for tariffs against Ireland

US lawmakers made multiple threats against Ireland after Yossi Dagan asked them to intercede against the Irish bill to ban Israeli goods from Judea and Samaria.

PM's military secretary interrupts Netanyahu trial

The Prime Minister was handed an envelope and immediately requested a recess, saying 'my military secretary is here, he never shows up here.'