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Iran's new Foreign Minister seeks dialogue with the EU

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".

Trump assassination attempt:

Multiple Secret Service personnel placed on leave in wake of Trump assassination attempt

Multiple Secret Service personnel from the Pittsburgh Field Office and one member of Trump’s security detail have been reassigned to administrative duties and ordered to work from home.

Russia:

Russia: Five men sent to prison over anti-Israel protest in Dagestan

Court in southern Russia sentences five men to more than six years in prison each over their role in mass anti-Israel protest at an airport in Dagestan last October.

Endorsing Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending presidential campaign, endorsing Trump

Independent presidential candidate announces he is suspending his campaign, but “not ending it.” Earlier, his campaign said in a court filing he is endorsing Trump.

Dozens of rockets in north

Dozens of rockets fired towards the north, IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah terrorist

Approximately 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon in one hour. IAF eliminates terrorist Saeed Mahmoud Daeb, a member of Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit, in the Tyre area.

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position on Philadelphi Corridor

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Sergeant First Class (res.) Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

Atuar, aged 24, from Rosh Haayin, was a soldier in the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th)

Freed female hostages meet with Netanyahu

Earlier today (Friday), Hamas captivity survivors met with the Prime Minister to understand what could still be more important than freeing their loved ones, who have been in captivity in Gaza for 322 days.

Watch:

Watch: Hezbollah missile officer eliminated

Earlier today, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mahmoud Negm in the area of Aaita El Zot. He was a significant terrorist in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit in southern Lebanon.

Days before school resumes:

Days before school resumes: IDF strikes school used by Hamas as terror compound

IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas command and control center embedded in the 'Jaafer Ali Bin Abu Taleb school in Zeitoun, Gaza. 'Hamas brutally exploiting the Gazan civilian population for its terrorist activities.'

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen notes 2005 Disengagement allowed Hamas to organize, train, for October 7 massacre.

Rafah:

Rafah: IDF destroys kilometer-long tunnel

Following precise, intelligence-based targeted operations, the IDF dismantled a one kilometer-long underground terror tunnel in the Rafah area.

'I'm watching over you'

'I'm watching over you': Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Ukraine:

Ukraine: Fallen Jewish soldier's photo banned from publication

The Jewish community in Dnipro proudly calls the soldier Shimon Kostiantynovych 'the Emmanuel Moreno of Ukrainian Jews' due to the prohibition on publishing his picture.

Released hostage:

Released hostage: 'Thanks for my being kidnapped because of you'

Yagil Yaakov, 13, released in a prisoner swap deal after 52 days in Hamas captivity, addresses outgoing Military Intelligence chief in powerful statement.

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani:

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani: 'My boyfriend, is still there'

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani spoke about her captivity in Gaza, 'There were days when we were not allowed to drink at all'

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists planning to launch rockets into Israel are eliminated

IDF eliminates terror cell planning to launch rockets from Lebanon into Israel; launch from the area identified following eliminations.

Poll:

Poll: Likud and National Unity tied with 22 seats

Channel 12 News poll finds there would be a tie between the Likud and the National Unity parties if elections were to be held today. The third largest party in the Knesset is Yesh Atid, followed by Yisrael Beytenu.

Josh Shapiro:

Josh Shapiro: Donald Trump is obsessed with me

Pennsylvania Governor hits back at Trump who had criticized him on social media: Trump is obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics.

Kamala Harris:

Kamala Harris: I promise to be a President for all Americans

Vice President Harris formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination: Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done. I will always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself.

US Ambassador to the UN:

US Ambassador to the UN: Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

Algeria ships 30,000 tons of fuel to Lebanon

Algerian oil tanker sets sail for Lebanon, carrying 30,000 tons of fuel aimed at restarting the country's power turbines.

Veteran correspondent apologizes over remarks about Trump and Netanyahu

Veteran PBS correspondent Judy Woodruff issues apology after quoting a story which claimed that Trump urged Netanyahu to delay talks on a ceasefire. The story was denied by both Netanyahu and Trump.

Riots in Jit:

Riots in Jit: Gallant issues administrative arrest warrants against four activists

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signs administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists who were allegedly involved in the riots in the village of Jit in Samaria.

Arizona:

Arizona: Man suspected of threatening to kill Trump arrested

Authorities in Arizona arrest man in connection with an alleged social media threat to kill former President Donald Trump.

Akunis:

Akunis: We must ensure campus antisemitism does not recur

Following rise in campus antisemitism, Consul General of Israel in New York meets campus professionals ahead of the start of the academic year: The Consulate is at your disposal at all times.

Shin Bet chief:

Shin Bet chief: 'Jewish terrorism causes damage to State of Israel'

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.

Israel's Ambassador to UN:

Israel's Ambassador to UN: 'We will protect ourselves against those who wish to harm us.'

Palestinian observer to UN: 'Israel is committing genocide'; Israel’s Ambassador, Danny Danon: 'If you cannot condemn Hamas, you are one of them. You are a terrorist in a suit!'

Report:

Report: Hamas considering avenging Haniyeh by killing Israelis abroad

Hebrew media reports Hamas considering changing tactics from attacking Israel directly to avenge its leader, who was assassinated in Tehran.

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Nechemya, aged 19, from Ashkelon, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack.

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm

2 explosives laboratories destroyed in counterterrorism operation.

Neturei Karta:

Neturei Karta: 'Khamenei is a great leader; amazing how similar we are'

Israel David Weiss, Neturei Karta representative, says that he wants to meet Iranian leader Khamenei in person, 'it's amazing how similar we are.'

Yeshiva student dies after hiking trip in the north

Hundreds attend the funeral of Mordechai Abuhav, a Yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, who died after a hiking trip in the north.

4 Maryland schools vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

4 public schools in heavily Jewish areas hit with anti-Israel graffiti on the same morning in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Birthday in captivity:

Birthday in captivity: Agam, released hostage, writes to her friend in Hamas captivity

Agam Goldstein-Almog writes to her friend Agam Berger, who is in Hamas captivity on her 20th birthday: 'You are a fighter. I miss you. I don't believe you are still there. Waiting for you.'

Masked man waves Nazi flag at DNC anti-Israel protest

Man filmed carrying Nazi flag during anti-Israel demonstration in Chicago outside the Democratic National Convention.

Sde Teiman abuse case:

Sde Teiman abuse case: Soldiers house arrest extended by two weeks

House arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse extended, but judge permits the defense to hold hearing early next week to discuss an alternative arrest option.

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

While carrying out intelligence-based searches in the area near the schools’ compound, the troops of the 50th Battalion located a large amount of weapons, among them: rifles, explosives, military vests, and intelligence documents of Hamas.

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin:

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin: 'Jews are not safe under Democrat rule'

Jewish former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin warns Vice President Harris is pandering to far-left antisemites, making life increasingly unsafe for Jews in the US.

Murdered in Captivity:

Murdered in Captivity: Bullets found in bodies of recovered hostages

Bullets were found in some of the bodies of the hostages recovered by Israel in the past week. It is believed that they were shot by Hamas.