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Bereaved father to PM:

Father of fallen IDF officer urges Netanyahu: 'Bring all hostages home'

Ahead of PM's meeting with President Trump, Danny Steinberg, father of Lt. Col. Yehonatan Steinberg, calls on Netanyahu to fulfill his promise to eliminate Hamas and bring all hostages home.

Father of fallen IDF officer urges Netanyahu: 'Bring all hostages home'

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in southern Syria

Watch footage from special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests cell operated by Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in southern Syria

Head of Israeli-backed militia:

Head of Israeli-backed militia: Yasser Abu Shabab: 'Hamas despicable subhumans'

'Does someone who kidnaps and murders children like the Bibas family really have any right to judge others? These are despicable, lowly subhumans whose end is near,' says head of Israeli-backed militia, Yasser Abu Shabab.

Head of Israeli-backed militia: Yasser Abu Shabab: 'Hamas despicable subhumans'

Senior Hamas official:

Senior Hamas official admits: 'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

Senior Hamas official admits that nearly all of the terrorist group's leadership has been wiped out in the war, with Gaza descending into chaos as armed clans seize control and Hamas loses its ability to govern.

Senior Hamas official admits: 'We lost control over 80% of Gaza'

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

In preparation for potential attack by Iran during Operation Rising Lion, IDF activated its 'Shadow General Staff' for the first time, ensuring command continuity in the event of a strike on Israel’s military leadership.

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

Couple requests permission to hold brit milah in Joseph's Tomb

Samaria couple ask IDF Central Command and Defense Minister to permit holding their son's brit milah at Joseph's Tomb, citing a personal connection and provisions from the Oslo Accords ensuring Jewish access.

Couple requests permission to hold brit milah in Joseph's Tomb

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Trump rips 'train wreck' Musk over new political party

US President Trump lashes out at Elon Musk after Musk launched a new political party, calling him a "train wreck." Trump criticizes the move as disruptive, noting third parties rarely succeed in the US.

Trump rips 'train wreck' Musk over new political party

Nvidia seeks massive campus in northern Israel for R&D hub

Nvidia is pursuing a massive land deal in northern Israel to build a new R&D campus, a multi-billion shekel investment slated to be one of the largest by a foreign tech firm.

Nvidia seeks massive campus in northern Israel for R&D hub

Central Park:

Independence Day weekend rally in Central Park calls for hostage deal

On Fourth of July weekend, New Yorkers rally in Central Park, demanding freedom for 50 hostages, including Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen.

Independence Day weekend rally in Central Park calls for hostage deal

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel, sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

IDF identifies launch of missiles from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judean Foothills areas. Attempts were made to intercept the missiles.

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel, sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Indirect ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar end without a breakthrough. Palestinian Arab sources claim the Israeli delegation lacks sufficient authority for an agreement.

First round of Qatar ceasefire talks ends with no breakthrough

Explosions in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes in Yemen, explosions heard in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel.

IDF launches strikes in Yemen, explosions heard in Hodeidah

Eshkol residents furious:

Eshkol residents furious: We will not accept continued attacks on our territory

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council demands that the defense establishment investigate the mortar shell that struck an open area in Nirim. IDF says the mortar was not intercepted due to human error.

Eshkol residents furious: We will not accept continued attacks on our territory

Ruthie Blum:

The message that Herzog shouldn’t be conveying

The Israeli president’s official role is to represent the face of the country abroad and foster national unity at home. But his partisanship is getting in the way.

The message that Herzog shouldn’t be conveying

Historic Support:

Historic Support: Taiwan donates to new medical center in Binyamin region

The State of Taiwan has decided to make a significant donation to the “Nanasi” Medical Center in Binyamin.

Historic Support: Taiwan donates to new medical center in Binyamin region

Lakewood:

Lakewood: Mass prayer gathering for Jewish man suspected of soliciting

A mass prayer gathering was held Sunday on behalf of a yeshiva student currently being held in Ocean County Jail following his arrest last Thursday.

Lakewood: Mass prayer gathering for Jewish man suspected of soliciting

PA denounces sheiks who want peace with Israel

The Palestinian Authority has come out against the sheikhs leading an initiative to join the Abraham Accords.

PA denounces sheiks who want peace with Israel

Zamir to haredi troops:

Zamir to haredi troops: You prove that anyone who enlists haredi will remain haredi

IDF Chief hails haredi soldiers of Hashmonaim Brigade as pioneers, emphasizing their vital role in national defense and integration of Torah values with military service.

Zamir to haredi troops: You prove that anyone who enlists haredi will remain haredi

IDF to launch sweeping enforcement operation in haredi cities

As part of the new plan, control and security checkpoints will be set up at entry points to major Haredi cities, aiming to identify and arrest youths avoiding military service.

IDF to launch sweeping enforcement operation in haredi cities

Crew abandons ship after being attacked off the coast of Yemen

UKMTO reports that a commercial vessel was engaged by multiple small vessels that opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades.

Crew abandons ship after being attacked off the coast of Yemen

IDF to begin issuing 54,000 draft notices to haredim this week

The notices will be addressed to those whose exemption as Yeshiva students has expired, and will be accompanied by increased enforcement activity.

IDF to begin issuing 54,000 draft notices to haredim this week

Three arrested in sexual offenses case in Bnei Brak

Police arrested three young residents of Bnei Brak on suspicion of involvement in a case where the chairman of the Shomrim neighborhood watch organization was arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses.

Three arrested in sexual offenses case in Bnei Brak

Following extensive legal battle:

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

Court overturns Defense Ministry’s rejection, acknowledges trauma endured by long-serving military undertaker exposed to Israel’s most harrowing disasters.

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

Children harassed and assaulted:

Children harassed and assaulted: Fear in the Jewish community in Australia

A current parliamentary investigation reveals a shocking picture of Jewish children being harassed in streets, facing threats and exposed to Nazi salutes.

Children harassed and assaulted: Fear in the Jewish community in Australia

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Agency says it received no response from Israel to request for evidence; IDF cites video proof of Hamas ties.

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Arab Affairs Analyst:

Arab Affairs Analyst: 'No real intention of Hebron to detach from PA'

Senior Arab affairs correspondent Ohad Hemo denounces reports that leaders of local Arab clans in Hebron are attempting to detach their city from the rest of the Palestinian Authority.

Arab Affairs Analyst: 'No real intention of Hebron to detach from PA'

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

According to the IDF, Ramzi Saleh was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

Decision made

Decision made: New airport to be built near Rahat

The Prime Minister has decided to establish the planned supplementary airport to Ben Gurion Airport in the area near Rahat, most likely in the Tze'elim region, after the security establishment opposed the alternative in the Negev.

Decision made: New airport to be built near Rahat

Ehud Yaari:

Ehud Yaari: 'We are in the twilight zone of the armed struggle'

Middle East analyst Ehud Yaari warns that despite pressure to move forward with the second phase of the hostage deal, Hamas is grappling with internal rifts and a struggle over identity and direction within its leadership.

Ehud Yaari: 'We are in the twilight zone of the armed struggle'

65-year-old Israeli from Ofakim missing in Canada

Ilya Rachitsky, a 65-year-old resident of Ofakim, went missing during a hike in the Whistler area of Canada. His family is on-site and is appealing to the public for assistance.

65-year-old Israeli from Ofakim missing in Canada

Northern mayors form committee to advance Ramat David airport

Northern mayors urge Netanyahu to advance Ramat David airport, calling it essential for regional growth and national infrastructure.

Northern mayors form committee to advance Ramat David airport

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

Sexual violence was 'widespread and systematic' during the October 7 massacre, with rape and gang rape occurring in at least six different locations, according to a new report featuring testimony from that day.

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

Watch:

Watch: Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

IDF spokesperson updated that forces of the Nahal Brigade, under the command of Division 162, have been operating in the Daraj Tuffah region in recent days, and have destroyed an observation post, terrorists, and terrorist infrastructure.

Watch: Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

Rabbi Zilberstein warns against 'state-haredi' schools in Rishon Lezion

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein issues a strong warning to haredi parents in Rishon Lezion, cautioning them against schools he says 'pose as haredi,' and urging them to choose schools such as Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef.

Rabbi Zilberstein warns against 'state-haredi' schools in Rishon Lezion

'Supreme moral duty':

'A Supreme Moral Duty': Herzog sends Netanyahu to Washington with full support

President Herzog meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of the PM’s visit to Washington DC, 'An entire nation is watching, hoping, and praying to see all our hostages return home as soon as possible.'

'A Supreme Moral Duty': Herzog sends Netanyahu to Washington with full support

IDF investigation

IDF investigation: Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists eliminated

An IDF investigation revealed that the attack in which Sgt. Zamir was killed was the result of an IAD and not an anti-tank missile as previously believed.

IDF investigation: Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists eliminated

Smotrich attacks:

Smotrich attacks: Chief of Staff fails in managing distribution of humanitarian aid

Minister of Finance and Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich slams decision to continue Gaza aid: 'A strategic failure endangering IDF soldiers and providing a lifeline to Hamas.'

Smotrich attacks: Chief of Staff fails in managing distribution of humanitarian aid

PM's office:

PMO denies reports of connection between Sara Netanyahu and Omer Dostri ending position

'Media is distorting reality,' says PMO on supposed connection between Prime Minister’s wife and spokesman Omer Dostri ending his position.

PMO denies reports of connection between Sara Netanyahu and Omer Dostri ending position

Rabbinical court issues ethical code to prevent workplace misconduct

Rabbinical Court for Sexual Misconduct, founded by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and developed with input from religious-Zionist and haredi rabbis, releases new ethical code to curb inappropriate conduct in the workplace.

Rabbinical court issues ethical code to prevent workplace misconduct