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Ahead of EU meeting

FM Katz ahead of EU meeting: We are working to prevent anti-Israel decisions

Foreign Minister Israel Katz issues statement ahead of meeting of EU foreign ministers who are expected to discuss sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir: In a reality where Israel faces threats from Iran and its proxy terror organizations, the free world must stand with Israel, not against it.

FM Katz ahead of EU meeting: We are working to prevent anti-Israel decisions

Emotional

Emotional | Watch: Idan Raichel moves family of fallen soldier Elon Waiss

Minutes before performing at the Binyamin Regional Council's end-of-summer event, singer Idan Raichel met with the wife and family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza at the age of 49.

Emotional | Watch: Idan Raichel moves family of fallen soldier Elon Waiss

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago, rescued hostage recounts

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago, rescued hostage recounts

Netanyahu on northern border:

Netanyahu on northern border: 'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

Netanyahu on northern border: 'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Watch:

Watch: The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

Watch: The largest operation in over 20 years

Danon to Hezbollah:

Danon to Hezbollah: 'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

During a UN Security Council meeting to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon presented images that prove that Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel from facilities adjacent to UN bases.

Danon to Hezbollah: 'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

'Hitler was right'

'Hitler was right:' Elderly man spat on in New York City

Man yelling antisemitic slurs pulls down mask of 65-year-old man and spits in his face in Upper East Side.

'Hitler was right:' Elderly  man spat on in New York City

CIA Dep. Director:

Deal between Israel and Hamas is in Sinwar's hands

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told an intelligence and national security summit in Washington that the Israelis were showing seriousness in the negotiations, but reaching a deal is 'largely a question that is going to be answered by Hamas' leader.'

Deal between Israel and Hamas is in Sinwar's hands

Jit riot investigation

Jit riot investigation | Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Jit riot investigation | Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle Gaza

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

Halevi in Jordan Valley: 'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

Halevi in Jordan Valley: 'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

US announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security organization

Biden Administration announces sanctions on Hashomer Yosh organization, Yitzhar security coordinator over alleged involvement in violence against Arabs.

US announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security organization

Report finds:

Report finds: Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

A USAID Inspector General report stated that President Biden pushed for the US-run pier to deliver aid to Gazans despite concerns that it would draw away from pressure on Israel to open land crossings.

Report finds: Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist killed near Syria-Lebanon border

Faris Qasim was responsible for the development of the Islamic Jihad's operational plans in Syria and Lebanon. Additional Islamic Jihad terrorists who were on their way from Syria to carry out terrorist activities for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanese territory were eliminated in the strike.

IDF confirms: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist killed near Syria-Lebanon border

Labor Minister:

Labor Minister: 'Delay cancellation of daycare subsidies for at least a year'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur sends letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, says three months 'absolutely unrealistic,' demands cancellation of daycare subsidies be delayed by at least a year.

Labor Minister: 'Delay cancellation of daycare subsidies for at least a year'

'Now I can die'

'Now I can die:' Rescued hostage meets his 90-year-old mother

Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi released from hospital and brought home in a celebratory motorcade a day after being rescued from captivity in Gaza.

'Now I can die:' Rescued hostage meets his 90-year-old mother

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm, at least 15 terrorists eliminated

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm, at least 15 terrorists eliminated

Report: Gaza terror groups planned coup against Sinwar

Hamas last living hostages are being used as Yahya Sinwar's human shields, as Gaza's other terror groups plan coup, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

Report: Gaza terror groups planned coup against Sinwar

Teachers union to strike on September 1

Teachers Union chair Ran Erez: 'On September 1, we will not start the school year, I don't trust politicians.' Education Minister Yoav Kisch: 'Ran Erez simply wants to strike, for that I have no solution.'

Teachers union to strike on September 1

New IDF appointment:

New IDF appointment: Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

New IDF appointment: Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Dozens of illegals arrested in central Israel

Over 60 illegal infiltrators were arrested over a 24-hour period in central Israel; five businesses and two drivers taken for questioning.

Dozens of illegals arrested in central Israel

Religious doctor:

Religious doctor: 'Photograph is microcosm of Israeli society'

Photo of Dr. Dan Schwartzfuchs with rescued hostage, Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, goes viral; ‘I think the war bonded us even more.’

Religious doctor: 'Photograph is microcosm of Israeli society'

US urges citizens: Don't travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah

In light of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US calls on citizens to refrain from traveling to Uman for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

US urges citizens: Don't travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah

Hostage's mother: 'Alternative memorial ceremony is dangerous'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed hostage Yotam Haim, believes 'alternative' October 7 memorial ceremony is 'a protest against the government.'

Hostage's mother: 'Alternative memorial ceremony is dangerous'

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman:

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman: 'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following outrage at Sde Teiman arrests, due to suspected abuse of a terrorist, Meir Ben Shetrit clarifies that while conducting body searches 'we do not take off anyone's clothes.'

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman: 'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following UAV damage:

Following UAV damage: IDF considering putting observation balloon out of service

Ministry of Defense and IDF considering putting Sky Dew aerial defense project out of service and closing the unit that operates the system.

Following UAV damage: IDF considering putting observation balloon out of service

United Airlines staffer criticized for wearing PLO flag pin

United Airlines flight attendant criticized after being spotted wearing a Palestine Liberation Organization flag pin and a keffiyeh. Airline says: We allow flight attendants to wear flag pins that represent their pride in a place to which they may have a special connection.

United Airlines staffer criticized for wearing PLO flag pin

EU foreign minister to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell plans to request that member states jointly impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, though such a resolution is unlikely to pass.

EU foreign minister to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

Following criticism:

Following criticism: Harris and Walz to give interview to CNN

US Vice President and her running mate will participate in their first joint interview with CNN, following criticism from Republicans that Harris hasn't given interviews since she rode to the top of the Democratic ticket.

Following criticism: Harris and Walz to give interview to CNN

Reports in Lebanon:

Reports in Lebanon: Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

Reports in Lebanon: Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Following SCOTUS ruling:

Following SCOTUS ruling: Special counsel files reworked indictment against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith files a superseding indictment in the election interference case against former US President, streamlining the allegations against him in response to the Supreme Court’s recent immunity ruling.

Following SCOTUS ruling: Special counsel files reworked indictment against Trump

US urges citizens:

US urges citizens: Do not travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

US State Department warns citizens against traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah celebration at the burial place of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

US urges citizens: Do not travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

'Reckless statements and actions'

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount: Reckless statements and actions

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells Axios the US "strongly opposes" Ben Gvir’s public support for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount: It would demonstrate blatant disregard for the historic status quo.

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount: Reckless statements and actions

Fear of Iranian attack

Fear of Iranian attack | Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Shin Bet to increase security for his son, Yair, who resides in Miami.

Fear of Iranian attack | Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Former Rahat Mayor:

Former Rahat Mayor: 'Farhan said he had a Jewish friend in captivity with him who died'

Former Rahat mayor Ata Abu Madighem said that Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, the former hostage who was rescued from Gaza on Tuesday, told him that he had been held together with another hostage who died in captivity.

Former Rahat Mayor: 'Farhan said he had a Jewish friend in captivity with him who died'

Trump and Harris agree to debate on September 10th

The Republican presidential candidate says he and his opponent have agreed to face each other in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 10th for a debate that will be broadcast by ABC News.

Trump and Harris agree to debate on September 10th

John Kirby:

John Kirby: 'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta

John Kirby: 'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism within Santa Ana Unified School District

The ADL, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, AJC, and Covington & Burling to add supporting evidence in lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws.

Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism within Santa Ana Unified School District