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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.

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

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.

Murdered in Captivity: Bullets found in bodies of recovered hostages

Jerusalem teen tried to enlist peers to join Islamic State

A 16-year-old from northern Jerusalem will be indicted after he attempted to convince his friends to join the international terrorist organization.

Jerusalem teen tried to enlist peers to join Islamic State

'Doesn't understand Arabic'

Eisenkot calls on Netanyahu to replace Mossad director: 'He doesn't understand Arabic'

MK Gadi Eizenkot calls for the replacement of the head of the team negotiating for the hostages - Mossad director David Barnea.

Eisenkot calls on Netanyahu to replace Mossad director: 'He doesn't understand Arabic'

Arab Reports:

Arab Reports: Tel Aviv bomber identified

Palestinian reports claim that Israel notified the family of Jafar Mouna from Nablus that he is the terrorist who blew himself up with an explosive device in Tel Aviv.

Arab Reports: Tel Aviv bomber identified

Sde Teiman abuse case:

Sde Teiman abuse case: 'Suspects dragged, shocked, and beat the terrorist'

The Military Prosecution requested that the house arrest of the five soldiers suspected of abusing a detained terrorist be extended until September 5th so that the remaining investigatory actions can be completed.

Sde Teiman abuse case: 'Suspects dragged, shocked, and beat the terrorist'

Four arrested for involvement in Jit riot

The ISA and Israel Police apprehended four suspects, three adults and a minor, who are suspected of several acts of terror against Palestinian Arabs, including the severe riot last Thursday in the village of Jit in Samaria.

Four arrested for involvement in Jit riot

Donors to IDF:

Donors to IDF: 'If you can't equip soldiers, send them to us'

Donors who have been sending millions of dollars of equipment to the IDF have expressed their shock and outrage at the decision to ban donated gear.

Donors to IDF: 'If you can't equip soldiers, send them to us'

Bibas family to redhead fest.:

Bibas family to redhead festival: 'Don't forget your redhead brothers'

The Bibas family have initiated a call to the Redhead Festival in the Netherlands to remember the redhead Bibas children who are being held hostage by Hamas.

Bibas family to redhead festival: 'Don't forget your redhead brothers'

Israeli Arab doctor who joined Islamic State indicted

According to the indictment Mohammed A'zam, a medical resident at Be'er Sheva's Soroka Medical Center

Israeli Arab doctor who joined Islamic State indicted

Police arrest suspect in firebomb attack on senior rabbi's home

Police arrested a Jerusalem resident suspected of involvement in firebombing the home of Rabbi Dov Lior two weeks ago.

Police arrest suspect in firebomb attack on senior rabbi's home

IDF strikes weapons storage facility near former school

According to the IDF, the weapons storage facility was used to store rockets and other weapons intended to be used in attacks against Israeli territory.

IDF strikes weapons storage facility near former school

Kfar Aza massacre inquiry

Hundreds of terrorists in 24 hours | Reported findings of inquiry into Kfar Aza massacre

The IDF inquiry found multiple failings in the security forces' response to the nearly 24-hour invasion of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, during which terrorists murdered 64 residents and abducted 19.

Hundreds of terrorists in 24 hours | Reported findings of inquiry into Kfar Aza massacre

US officials:

US officials: Sinwar trapped underground, running low on supplies

According to the Washington Post, the Hamas leader wants a deal but is 'playing a waiting game,' hoping Iran or Hezbollah attack Israel.

US officials: Sinwar trapped underground, running low on supplies

Flagstaff, Arizona

Searches underway for Jewish boy who went missing near Flagstaff, Arizona

The nine-year-old was reportedly last seen walking with his family towards a parking lot near a forested area when he suddenly disappeared.

Searches underway for Jewish boy who went missing near Flagstaff, Arizona

Watch:

Watch: Palestinian Arab disguised as religious Jew arrested in Ramat Gan

Police stopped a man wearing a kippah and found that he was carrying a computer for jump-starting cars. After detaining him they found that he was a Palestinian Arab who infiltrated Israeli territory.

Watch: Palestinian Arab disguised as religious Jew arrested in Ramat Gan

'The honor of my life':

Tim Walz formally accepts Democratic vice presidential nomination: The honor of my life

Minnesota Governor accepts Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Thank you for bringing the joy to this fight.

Tim Walz formally accepts Democratic vice presidential nomination: The honor of my life

After shows cancelled over terror

Taylor Swift breaks her silence after shows cancelled due to terror plot

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift shares statement on social media on the thwarted terror attack that led to the cancellation of three of her shows in Vienna: I was grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives.

Taylor Swift breaks her silence after shows cancelled due to terror plot

American Airlines suspends Israel flights through March 2025

American Airlines announces it is suspending flights to Israel through March 29 of next year.

American Airlines suspends Israel flights through March 2025

Ireland open to buying Israeli drones despite criticism over Gaza

Irish Times reports that Israeli arms manufacturers will be permitted to bid on a contract to supply drones to the Irish Army, despite its government's criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza.

Ireland open to buying Israeli drones despite criticism over Gaza

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East

The Pentagon announced earlier this month that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier as well as the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Central Command region.

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East

Parents of hostage at DNC:

Parents of hostage at DNC: The time for a hostage deal is now

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh who was kidnapped on October 7, address the Democratic National Convention, greeted by chants of "bring them home": Returning the hostages is not a political issue.

Parents of hostage at DNC: The time for a hostage deal is now

Amid speculations about future:

Amid speculations about future: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the nation on Friday

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make a speech in Phoenix. Sources familiar with his plans say he intends to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse Trump.

Amid speculations about future: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the nation on Friday

Watch:

Watch: Trump pauses speech to check on rally attendee

Trump leaves bulletproof glass enclosure during campaign rally in North Carolina in order to check on an attendee who passed out.

Watch: Trump pauses speech to check on rally attendee

Ofakim and Sderot officials:

Ofakim and Sderot officials: We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

In contrast to the kibbutzim in the area, the Ofakim Municipality and officials in the Sderot Municipality say they are willing to participate in the ceremony, with Ofakim going so far as to offer to host it.

Ofakim and Sderot officials: We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

Outgoing Intelligence Chief:

Outgoing Intelligence Chief: 'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the outgoing head of the Military Intelligence Directorate. accepts responsibility for intelligence failures ahead of October 7 in tearful farewell address.

Outgoing Intelligence Chief: 'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness'

Report:

Report: Government reconsidering October 7th ceremony amid opposition

As many of the kibbutzim that suffered the most during the October 7th massacre announce that they will not attend the state ceremony, the government is reconsidering.

Report: Government reconsidering October 7th ceremony amid opposition

Afraid of the IDF?

Afraid of the IDF? Sinwar's new demand

According to an Egyptian official, the Hamas leader demands that Israel promise not to harm him as part of a hostage deal.

Afraid of the IDF? Sinwar's new demand

Gallant in Gaza:

Gallant in Gaza: 'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Defense Minister meets troops from the IDF’s Division 162, which is deployed to the Rafah area and the Philadelphi route, notes 150 tunnels have been destroyed in the area.

Gallant in Gaza: 'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

'Prepared for any scenario'

Netanyahu: 'IAF knows how to hit the soft underbelly of our enemies, we'll prove it again'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ramat David Air Force Base in northern Israel and received a comprehensive briefing on the readiness of the Air Force in all sectors, but especially the north.

Netanyahu: 'IAF knows how to hit the soft underbelly of our enemies, we'll prove it again'

Report:

Report: Biden to call Netanyahu and pressure him to bend on hostage deal demands

US President Joe Biden is expected to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu and pressure him to show more flexibility on the issue of the Philadelphi Corridor.

Report: Biden to call Netanyahu and pressure him to bend on hostage deal demands

Murdered hostage's wife:

Murdered hostage's wife: 'Thank you for saving me, I love you'

Yagev Buchstab, whose body was recovered from Gaza yesterday, was laid to rest at the Nirim cemetery on Wednesday evening.

Murdered hostage's wife: 'Thank you for saving me, I love you'

The cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Raisi

The investigation into the helicopter accident that killed President Ebrahim Raisi found that it was caused by poor weather conditions and the pilot's inability to handle the load on the helicopter.

The cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Raisi

Psychological terrorism

Psychological terrorism | Hamas publishes footage from Jordan Valley shooting attack

The al-Qassam Brigades published footage showing the planning and murder of Yehonatan Deutsch. Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has chosen not to participate in Hamas' propaganda and will not publish the video.

Psychological terrorism | Hamas publishes footage from Jordan Valley shooting attack

Saudi media:

Saudi media: Blinken's proposal includes Israeli presence in key corridors

According to Asharq Al-Awsat, the US Secretary of State's offer for a hostage deal includes the right for Israel to exile 150 released terrorists and veto the release of 65 terrorists.

Saudi media: Blinken's proposal includes Israeli presence in key corridors

Bomb threats made against over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada

Jewish institutions across Canada, including synagogues, receive bomb threats. 'This is not just an attack on our safety — it’s an attack on the fabric of Canadian society.'

Bomb threats made against over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada

Lapid:

Lapid: Netanyahu 'no longer has a soul' for not going to Egypt himself

Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.

Lapid: Netanyahu 'no longer has a soul' for not going to Egypt himself

Border Police officer opens fire at IDF reserve force

Border Police officer mistakes warning shot from reserve force chasing PA vehicle for terror attack against her, returns fire at the reservists

Border Police officer opens fire at IDF reserve force

IDF strikes terrorists operating in former school

IDF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center located inside a compound that previously served as the “Salah al-Din” School in Gaza City.

IDF strikes terrorists operating in former school

SJP, JVP suspended for fall semester at George Washington University

Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace to be barred from receiving university funding, holding events on campus after anti-Israel protesters call for beheading of university president, 'Final Solution.'

SJP, JVP suspended for fall semester at George Washington University