Armenia courts pro-Israel groups while attacking Israel over Iran strikes
Armenian lawmakers meet AIPAC as Yerevan condemns Israel and echoes Iranian talking points; activists warn that on the ground, pro-Iranian and anti-Israel messaging persists.
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Report:
Report: PM to ask for guarantee on US green light for future Iran strikes
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.
EU demands Iran return to nuclear talks
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.
Herzog to captivity survivor:
Herzog to captivity survivor kicked out of café: I was deeply upset
President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."
US intelligence: Iran prepped mines for Strait of Hormuz
US intelligence detected Iran loading naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month following Israeli strikes, according to Reuters. This heightened Washington's concerns about a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Captivity survivor:
Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert: promised never to lose hope
'On behalf of the remaining 50 hostages, I shout their pain and their pleas to return home,' says hostage survivor Omer Wenkert at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv.
Min. Golan to Piers Morgan:
Minister Golan to Piers Morgan: Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf
In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.
Gadi Eisenkot:
Gadi Eisenkot: End the war from a position of strength and bring back the hostages
MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.
Polls:
Polls: Bennett or Lapid, who should Gadi Eisenkot join?
Following Gadi Eisenkot’s resignation, the National Unity Party is weakening. Polls suggest that a partnership between Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett could create a major political shake-up.
Amb. Huckabee
Amb. Huckabee: 'Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen'
US Ambassador to Israel reacts to Houthi missile attack on Israel. 'We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel.'
GHF head
GHF head: Claims Gazans were led into pit to get surgar completely false
'This Hamas propagandist is back with an even more fanciful lie. GHF is not distributing sugar. While Hamas continues to spread misinformation, we'll continue to distribute free food,' says Executive Chairman of GHF Johnnie Moore.
Hostages' families
Hostages' families: 'PM's DC visit must be turning point, not symbolic'
The Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to use Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC next week to secure a permanent ceasefire that will bring all of the remaining hostages home.
Judges to Attorney General: 'Compromise with government'
Judges grant parties' request and allocate government and Attorney General one week to try to reach agreements, to avoid issuing a ruling.
Yemen missile intercepted
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel as missile launched from Yemen intercepted
Red Alert sirens sounded in Jerusalem and much of central Israel this evening (Tuesday) after a missile was launched from Yemen at the Jewish State.
Report:
Report: Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization
Saudi Arabia is insisting that Israel finish the job in Gaza by removing Hamas from power completely in the coastal enclave as a precondition for a normalization agreement with the Jewish State, a Saudi source told i24NEWS.
Chief of Staff in Syria
Chief of Staff in Syria: We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times
Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situation assessment in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and spoke with reserve soldiers.
New Qatari proposal
New Qatari proposal: 8 living hostages returned on 1st day of ceasefire
A new proposal submitted to Israel calls for a 60-day ceasefire, on the first day of which eight live hostages will be released and two more on the 50th day.
Trump
Trump: 'I'll be very firm with Netanyahu on Gaza'
US President says Israeli PM also wants to end the war in Gaza, which will be a topic of conversation during their meeting next week.
99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops
The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.
Ohad Ben Ami's chilling testimony at the Knesset, 'They let us decide who would die'
Ohad Ben Ami describes a particularly chilling incident he experienced a few weeks before his release.
Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses
Bereaved women, including mother of Ori Danino and widow of Eyal Berkovich who both fell in Gaza, drafted to the IDF to carry on the legacy of their loved ones.
'Who cares if you were a hostage?'
'Who cares if you were a hostage?' Hamas captivity survivor kicked out of Tel Aviv cafe
Captivity survivor Daniela Gilboa claims she was kicked out of a cafe in Neve Tzedek after she asked to use the restroom and was rudely turned away by the owner. The cafe owner responded: "We don't let people in who aren't customers of the restaurant. I didn't tell her I didn't care if she was kidnapped."
Public spat between Supreme Court justices in Shin Bet hearing
During the hearing on the appointment of Major General David Zini as head of the Shin Bet, a conflict arose between President Amit and Justices Stein and Canfy-Steinitz regarding the position of the Attorney General.
Trump
Trump: New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani
US President reacts to Democratic party nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. ' The last thing we need is a communist.'
Trump: Expect Gaza ceasefire sometime next week
US President says he will discuss Iran and Gaza with PM Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House next week.
'We Went Through This Too':
'We Went Through This Too': Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile
Students from the Perlyna-Chabad Jewish School in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian drone, sent a touching letter of encouragement to the students of Gsharim School, which was hit by an Iranian missile.
Unbroken success:
100% 'Bagrut' eligibility at Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home - five consecutive years
For the fifth year in a row, 100% of graduates from the Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya have achieved full eligibility for the Israeli matriculation certificate (Bagrut).
Watch:
Watch: Border Police arrest infiltrator who stole car from central Israel
Border Police arrest suspected vehicle thief from Jenin near Rantis Checkpoint; suspect found without license or legal entry permit.
Gazan Man Reveals:
Gazan Man Reveals: 'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'
The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.
Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory
PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.
Watch:
Watch: IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza
Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in Gaza Strip.
Following success against Iran:
Following success against Iran: Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall ahead of Independence Day, offers prayers for Israel and President Trump, and receives letter of gratitude from site’s rabbi.
Supreme Court hears petitions regarding ISA appointment
The case represents a central part of the conflict between Israel's judicial and executive authorities. It will be broadcast live on the Supreme Court website.
Following Eisenkot
Following Eisenkot: Matan Kahana leaves National Unity
Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.
Combat footage
Combat footage | IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip
Over the past day, the IAF struck over 140 terror targets in the Gaza Strip to support ground forces. Troops on the ground have eliminated dozens of terrorists.
New York haredim enraged at euthanasia law
Agudath Israel in the US issued a harsh statement against the controversial law approved by the New York Senate and called on the governor to veto it immediately.
Defense Minister announces task force to tackle Jewish attacks on security forces
In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.
Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran
Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.
Iranian hackers issues new threat over confidential Trump emails
Iranian hackers, claiming 100GB of emails from Trump allies, renew threats to leak sensitive material following regional conflict.
Yair Netanyahu:
Yair Netanyahu: 'Protests made me flee Israel'
Yair Netanyahu claimed in a recent interview that the protests against him grew so violent that he had to move to Miami - and that even there, protesters spent a fortune tracking his movements.
