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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

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu:

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu: 'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thanked him for his work.

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu: 'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Watch:

Watch: The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after 10 months in captivity

IDF releases new footage from soldiers' bodycams showing former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi being led to the helicopter that would take him to freedom.

Watch: The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after 10 months in captivity

Rescued hostage tells Herzog:

Rescued hostage tells Herzog: 'I heard someone speaking Hebrew and couldn't believe it'

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi recounts his rescue from captivity in Gaza in conversation with President Herzog, who tells him 'Our brother has returned.'

Rescued hostage tells Herzog: 'I heard someone speaking Hebrew and couldn't believe it'

Leading Emirati analyst:

Leading Emirati analyst: A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality

Amjad Taha shared a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor with his 500 thousand-plus followers. 'Congratulations to Israel and to humanity.'

Leading Emirati analyst: A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality

Vehicle containing teens, children pelted with stones in Samaria

Car containing 3 sisters ages 11-19 and their 10-year-old cousin suffers serious damage when Arabs pelt it with stones.

Vehicle containing teens, children pelted with stones in Samaria

Rescued hostage's brother:

Rescued hostage's brother: 'Can't explain these feelings, better than being born again'

The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity on Tuesday, commented on the rescue.

Rescued hostage's brother: 'Can't explain these feelings, better than being born again'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari briefed the press after the rescue of Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

Qaid returns home:

Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue of hostage

President Herzog, Defense Minister Gallant react to rescue of former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after nearly 11 months in Hamas captivity.

Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue of hostage

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

A fire broke out at the central Jerusalem home of Israel's first prime minister.

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

Released hostage: The terrorists asked my father for ransom

Moran Stella Yanai, released from Hamas captivity in a prisoner swap, tells of how she was pressured to convert to Islam, and feared being married off by force.

Released hostage: The terrorists asked my father for ransom

Tax Authority demands removal of 'Brothers in Arms' ad

Tax Authority requests removal of 'Brothers in Arms' ad following appeal from B'tsalmo. 'No place for incitement on public property.'

Tax Authority demands removal of 'Brothers in Arms' ad

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terror organization into the Gaza Strip on October 7th, rescued by IDF and ISA.

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Three operational accidents in Gaza

In one of them, a soldier's weapon exploded during an assault on terrorists, apparently due to dirt. In another incident, a soldier fired an anti-tank missile in the wrong direction.

Three operational accidents in Gaza

'IDF prepared for all possibilities - including widescale war'

'Hezbollah did not use precise missiles, because it knows precise missiles would mean war,' Israeli source tells Sky News Arabic.

'IDF prepared for all possibilities - including widescale war'

In effort to prevent strike:

In effort to prevent strike: Education Minister presents offer to teachers union

Education Minister Yoav Kisch presents proposal offering teachers 2,000 NIS, returning budgets promised last year. 'Finance Ministry will need to compromise.'

In effort to prevent strike: Education Minister presents offer to teachers union

Jerusalem:

40% of Jerusalem's educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

In Jerusalem, 134 educational institutions, mostly belonging to the haredi sector, lack appropriate or any bomb shelters.

40% of Jerusalem's educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Convene the committee or we will order it convened

The Supreme Court has warned Justice Minister Yariv Levin that if he does not willingly convene the Judicial Selection Committee, they will issue a verdict ordering it convened after the Knesset's summer vacation.

Supreme Court: Convene the committee or we will order it convened

Plane returns to Tel Aviv due to unusual event

Neos flight bound for Italy turns back to Tel Aviv due to disruptive behavior by a passenger.

Plane returns to Tel Aviv due to unusual event

Military Prosecution:

Military Prosecution: Murder of Prisons Service officer was a terror attack

Murder of Prisons Service officer Yochai Avni was motivated by nationalist motives, investigation shows.

Military Prosecution: Murder of Prisons Service officer was a terror attack

60 dead after dam collapses in Sudan

Search operations underway after Arbaat dam in Port Sudan collapses, decimating villages and killing at least 60 people.

60 dead after dam collapses in Sudan

Attack in Samaria:

Attack in Samaria: 'Rioters stormed the vehicle and pelted it with stones'

Miriam Yered, a resident of Yitzhar who was on her way home, was pelted with stones by terrorists who ambushed her car.

Attack in Samaria: 'Rioters stormed the vehicle and pelted it with stones'

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

During a routine inspection in the Gaza Division, a shell was fired from the barrel of a tank. The incident ended without injuries and the shell fell into the sea.

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

Haredi girl killed by car near national park

Batsheva Esther Shimonovitz, 11, went with her family to a national park during the last week of summer vacation - and was killed by a car that hit her.

Haredi girl killed by car near national park

Ashkelon:

Ashkelon: Stunning Roman-period wall paintings to be revealed to public

Ancient paintings decorating ancient tombs of wealthy people were discovered decades ago in Ashkelon, but few people ever saw them. Now preserved, the city's archaeological gems will be visible to all.

Ashkelon: Stunning Roman-period wall paintings to be revealed to public

Temple Mount controversy:

Temple Mount controversy: Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

The haredi publication Yated Ne'eman published a sweeping denounciation of Minister Ben-Gvir's stance on the temple mount, along with an Arabic translation.

Temple Mount controversy: Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

UCLA accepts ruling in case filed by Jewish students

UCLA withdraws appeal of judge's ruling that found it did not ensure equal access to the school for all students, including Jews.

UCLA accepts ruling in case filed by Jewish students

Germany:

Germany: Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

Syrian man ordered held on suspicion of murder and membership in a terrorist organization in connection with knife attack in Solingen that left three dead and eight wounded.

Germany: Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff:

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff: Iran still poses a significant danger

After his visit to Israel, General Charles Brown tells Reuters that the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat, but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel.

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff: Iran still poses a significant danger

Despite its failure

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel, despite its failure

Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel, despite its failure

After searches:

After searches, IDF rules out abduction in Samaria

IDF says that, after searches in the area, a suspicion of an abduction incident in Samaria has been ruled out. The suspicious vehicle was located and inspected.

After searches, IDF rules out abduction in Samaria

SA Chief Rabbi:

SA Chief Rabbi: By abandoning the Bible and Israel, you endanger Europe'

The Anglican Archbishop and the Pope are silent in the face of jihadi threat engulfing Europe, indifferent to the murder of Christians in Africa and hostile to Israel’s attempts to battle the forces of terrorism, claims South Africa's Chief Rabbi Goldstein in hard-hitting address.

SA Chief Rabbi: By abandoning the Bible and Israel, you endanger Europe'

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Five terrorists eliminated in strike on a situation room in Tulkarm, including a terrorist released in the November hostage release deal.

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

World Record:

World Record: Oldest man alive turns 112

John Alfred Tinniswood, 112, celebrated his birthday today with a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records declaring him the oldest living man.

World Record: Oldest man alive turns 112