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Arab report:

Arab report: Egypt won't oppose Israeli presence along Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt will treat status quo on Philadelphi Route as 'legal violation,' but turn a blind eye to it, report says.

Arab report: Egypt won't oppose Israeli presence along Philadelphi Corridor

Nanoparticles restore efficiency in exhausted immune cells killing cancer

Natural killer cells fight cancer but often dysfunction due to exhaustion. A promising technique developed at Bar-Ilan University is rejuvenating them.

Nanoparticles restore efficiency in exhausted immune cells killing cancer

In military operation:

In military operation: IDF, ISA, retrieve bodies of six hostages from Gaza

On Monday night, the IDF retrieved the bodies of Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchstab, Yoram Metzger, Haim Perry, Alex Dancyg, and Avraham Munder from Gaza.

In military operation: IDF, ISA, retrieve bodies of six hostages from Gaza

Watch:

Watch: Matisyahu sings hasidic melodies with special needs children

Matisyahu led the special needs children at the camp in traditional hasidic melodies, and was awarded the 'Defender of Israel' prize at the end of his visit.

Watch: Matisyahu sings hasidic melodies with special needs children

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Mark Smith, a British diplomat based in Ireland, claims the UK's foreign office "may be complicit in war crimes".

British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel

Democratic National Convention

Biden at Democratic National Convention: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war

US President speaks on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, attacks Trump: 'He says we’re losing. He's the loser! He’s dead wrong!'

Biden at Democratic National Convention: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war

Josh Shapiro:

Josh Shapiro: Trump trying to use me and other Jews to divide Americans

Pennsylvania Gov. denies antisemitism played a role in his not becoming the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee, says Trump is the “least credible person” when it comes to standing up against hatred and bigotry.

Josh Shapiro: Trump trying to use me and other Jews to divide Americans

Harris at DNC:

Harris at DNC: When we fight we win!

US Vice President makes surprise appearance at Democratic National Convention, thanks Biden.

Harris at DNC: When we fight we win!

After making Nazi salute:

CEO of Australian television company apologizes after making Nazi salute

Patrick Delany, CEO of Australian Foxtel television company, issues apology after an image of him performing a Nazi salute during the 2010s emerges online.

CEO of Australian television company apologizes after making Nazi salute

US government concludes:

US government concludes: Iran behind hacking of Trump's campaign

The US government concludes the Iranian government also attempted to target the Biden-Harris campaign.

US government concludes: Iran behind hacking of Trump's campaign

Democratic National Convention:

Democratic National Convention: Anti-Israel protesters breach fence, four arrested

A few thousand protesters march toward the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Biden arrives, refer to him as “Genocide Joe”.

Democratic National Convention: Anti-Israel protesters breach fence, four arrested

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

Embattled former lawmaker came under fire for lying about his resume and for falsely claiming to have Jewish heritage.

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

Qatari report:

Qatari report: Israeli team leaves without progress on Rafah and Philadelphi

Israeli delegation to the negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal left the discussions without progress regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and Rafah.

Qatari report: Israeli team leaves without progress on Rafah and Philadelphi

New Officer:

New Officer: 'We are here after years of slumber, in the name of the nation'

At the graduation ceremony of the reserve officers' course at Be'er Hanegev, one of the cadets, Sagi Yehonatan, delivered a speech that moved the audience: "We are the eternal people and this is the generation of victory."

New Officer: 'We are here after years of slumber, in the name of the nation'

Hostages' families to Blinken:

Hostages' families to Blinken: 'Only victory will ensure all hostages are returned'

Tikva Forum of families of hostages held in Gaza write to US Secretary of State asking him not to play into the hands of Hamas in the ceasefire talks.

Hostages' families to Blinken: 'Only victory will ensure all hostages are returned'

Danon to Guterres:

Danon to Guterres: 'We won't be silent until all hostages are returned'

Incoming Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, presents his credentials to Secretary-General Guterres, calls on UN to demonstrate moral clarity in bringing the 115 remaining hostages back from captivity.

Danon to Guterres: 'We won't be silent until all hostages are returned'

Blinken:

Blinken: 'Netanyahu assured me Israel accepts deal, now waiting for Hamas'

US Secretary of State says 'there is a real sense of urgency to get the deal to the finish line' after meeting Israeli leaders.

Blinken: 'Netanyahu assured me Israel accepts deal, now waiting for Hamas'

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Chilling:

Chilling: 8-year-old Regev says Kaddish for murdered father

8-year-old Regev, son of Gideon Peri, who was murdered in Sunday's attack in Samaria, said the Kaddish prayer for the dead today.

Chilling: 8-year-old Regev says Kaddish for murdered father

Tel Aviv bombing:

Terrorist in Tel Aviv bombing saw synagogue and detonated bomb by mistake

Tel Aviv Police District Commander Peretz Amar says yesterday's failed suicide bombing could have been a mass casualty incident had the terrorist detonated the bomb at his target.

Terrorist in Tel Aviv bombing saw synagogue and detonated bomb by mistake

Scotland:

Scottish party Whip suspended for saying Israel not committing genocide

SNP party suspends MSP John Mason after he says 'If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many.'

Scottish party Whip suspended for saying Israel not committing genocide

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

One of the soldiers serving there said that IDF investigators were 'checking logs and interrogating soldiers about the first days of the war'

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

Rescue unit's summer vacation safety tour

The Israel Dog Unit has launched a tour of Israel to raise awareness of the safety risks and tips Israelis should be aware of over summer break.

Rescue unit's summer vacation safety tour

Watch:

Watch: Two and a half-year-old toddler forgotten on bus

A mother from Afula reported to the police in tears that she forgot her toddler on the bus. The driver overlooked the toddler as well until police officers located his bus.

Watch: Two and a half-year-old toddler forgotten on bus

Khan Yunis:

Khan Yunis: 1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

The 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located and destroyed an underground tunnel route approximately a kilometer and a half long.

Khan Yunis: 1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

Chief Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Chief Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

US pressuring Egypt to station forces in Gaza after war's end

Egypt demanding ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas prior to discussions on placing Egyptian troops in Gaza following the war, official says.

US pressuring Egypt to station forces in Gaza after war's end

Hostages' families to Red Cross:

Hostages' families to Red Cross: 'Where is your help? Your inaction speaks volumes'

Marking UN World Humanitarian Day, the families of the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza attacked the ICRC for not aiding their loved ones.

Hostages' families to Red Cross: 'Where is your help? Your inaction speaks volumes'

Post post-massacre remarks

State Attorney considering investigating second singer for post-massacre remarks

After recommending a criminal investigation into Eyal Golan, State Attorney Amit Aisman is considering opening an investigation into popular Israeli singer Kobi Peretz for remarks he made after the Hamas massacre.

State Attorney considering investigating second singer for post-massacre remarks

Gaza terror groups claim responsibility for Tel Aviv bombing

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, say Tel Aviv suicide bombing was their work; Hamas promises terror will continue so long as war in Gaza continues.

Gaza terror groups claim responsibility for Tel Aviv bombing

IDF eliminates terrorist who fired rockets towards Israel

Hamas fired rockets from launchers embedded near two schools and a field hospital in southern Gaza; IDF strikes over 45 terror targets in Gaza, eliminating dozens of terror operatives.

IDF eliminates terrorist who fired rockets towards Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Blinken

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a private meeting on Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. An expanded meeting will be held afterward.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Blinken

Arab report:

Arab report: Egypt agreed to delay withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor

Israeli withdrawal no longer a precondition for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says.

Arab report: Egypt agreed to delay withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor

Big miracle

Police, ISA conclude: Tel Aviv explosion was failed terror attack

Law enforcement concluded that the terrorist attempted to use the high-powered explosive to carry out the first bombing attack in Tel Aviv in years.

Police, ISA conclude: Tel Aviv explosion was failed terror attack

IED found on road in Samaria

Terrorists planted an explosive device on the Gilad road, which has recently seen an uptick in rock and firebomb attacks on Israeli cars. Security forces neutralized the device before it detonated.

IED found on road in Samaria

UAVs and rockets:

UAVs and rockets: One critically injured in direct UAV strike on northern Israel

Hezbollah claims responsibility for direct hit on town in northern Israel; several injured, including one critically, in mixed UAV-rocket barrage.

UAVs and rockets: One critically injured in direct UAV strike on northern Israel

Blinken to Herzog:

Blinken to Herzog: This may be the last chance to bring the hostages home

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stresses: 'No one should attack Israel or meddle with our clear and inherent right of self defense.'

Blinken to Herzog: This may be the last chance to bring the hostages home

Arab rams Jewish teen, police claim it was an accident and release the driver

A Jewish teen protesting a recent terror attack was hit by a car driven by an Arab. According to the victim's lawyer, the driver intentionally swerved to hit the group of protesters.

Arab rams Jewish teen, police claim it was an accident and release the driver

Colombia ministry ends sale of coal to Israel

Israel unlikely to experience energy crisis due to lack of Colombia coal, report says.

Colombia ministry ends sale of coal to Israel

Harris suggests Trump is a 'coward'

US Vice President indirectly criticizes her opponent, suggests he is a "coward" whose politics focus on putting down rivals.

Harris suggests Trump is a 'coward'