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Serbia:

Man connected to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia shot dead by police

Serbian police shoot dead man connected to the attacker behind a crossbow shooting at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in June.

Man connected to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia shot dead by police

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

CENTCOM says the UAV "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

Southern Lebanon:

Three UN peacekeepers lightly injured in explosion in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL says three of its peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their vehicle in the village of Yarine in southern Lebanon.

Three UN peacekeepers lightly injured in explosion in southern Lebanon

Hamas claims:

Hamas claims: Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement

Hamas officially announces its rejection of the proposal for an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire as presented at the summit in Doha.

Hamas claims: Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement

Watch:

Watch: Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Watch: Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

New olim find their home in new Galilee community

The community of Ramat Arbel held a special event to celebrate two years since its settlement and welcomed the Perron family, who made Aliya from the United States five years ago and settled in Ramat Arbel.

New olim find their home in new Galilee community

State Attorney:

State Attorney: Investigate famous singer who said, 'Erase Gaza'

Amit Isman demands investigating famous Israeli singer who called to 'Erase Gaza,' a few days after the 10/7 attack, in which Gaza residents participated.

State Attorney: Investigate famous singer who said, 'Erase Gaza'

Terror not ruled out:

One dead in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv, nationalist motive not ruled out

50-year-old man killed in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and have not ruled out a nationalist motive.

One dead in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv, nationalist motive not ruled out

Report:

Report: Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

The PA says Israel continues to deduct from tax revenues intended for its treasury as punishment for its support of terrorists' families.

Report: Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

ISA official to State Attorney:

ISA official to State Attorney: 'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

ISA official to State Attorney: 'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

Netanyahu's office:

Netanyahu's office: 'Serial info leakers harming chances for hostage deal'

Prime Minister's Office published an unusual message accusing 'serial information leakers' of harming hostage talks.

Netanyahu's office: 'Serial info leakers harming chances for hostage deal'

Terror attack in Samaria:

Terror attack in Samaria: Gideon Peri murdered in hammer attack

A Palestinian Arab attacked Peri with a hammer at the Baron industrial area near the town of Kedumim in Samaria, stole his gun, and fled the scene.

Terror attack in Samaria: Gideon Peri murdered in hammer attack

Tu B'Av:

Noa Argamani writes to her boyfriend in Hamas captivity

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, writes to her boyfriend Avinatan Or in Hamas captivity, 'I wish us many more days of love together.'

Noa Argamani writes to her boyfriend in Hamas captivity

Samaria resident arrested in Givat Ronen released to house arrest

Jerusalem Magistrate's Court orders release to house arrest of a Samaria resident arrested a week ago on suspicion of assaulting Bedouin women.

Samaria resident arrested in Givat Ronen released to house arrest

MK Distel Atbaryan refuses offer of Israel's ambassador in Rome

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan, former Minister of Information, refuses offer to serve in the diplomatic position as part of a political appointment.

MK Distel Atbaryan refuses offer of Israel's ambassador in Rome

Following intelligence:

Following intelligence: IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.

Following intelligence: IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Paratroopers Brigade soldier severely wounded by RPG in southern Gaza

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

Paratroopers Brigade soldier severely wounded by RPG in southern Gaza

2,821,260 doses of polio vaccine have entered Gaza since war began

Since the discovery of the virus in July, and as part of the vaccination campaign, 9,000 vials were brought through the Kerem Shalom crossing, providing 90,000 additional doses of the vaccine.

2,821,260 doses of polio vaccine have entered Gaza since war began

'Limited presence'

'Limited presence' in Philadelphi Corridor| Report: The American offer in Qatar

According to a Hamas source, the US's new offer for a hostage deal would allow Israel to exile a large number of released terrorists.

'Limited presence' in Philadelphi Corridor| Report: The American offer in Qatar

Rabbi Medan:

Rabbi Medan: Extremists may bring economic sanctions on all settlers

Rosh Yeshiva of Har Etzion warns recent anti-Arab riots in Judea and Samaria and the silence of rabbis and leaders in the face of this violence will harm all Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Rabbi Medan: Extremists may bring economic sanctions on all settlers

Fire endangering buildings is raging in Samaria. Firefighting planes have been launched.

Fire and rescue services report that industrial buildings near the fire are in immediate danger. Local firefighting planes were launched to the scene.

Fire endangering buildings is raging in Samaria. Firefighting planes have been launched.

Hostage Romi Gonen turns 24 in captivity

President Herzog comments on birthday of Romi Gonen, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. 'Romi's lion-hearted mother, her family and friends are fighting with extraordinary strength to see Romi home.'

Hostage Romi Gonen turns 24 in captivity

Intelligence Department Chief Haliva will resign on Wednesday

After a delay due to the assassination of senior Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr, Shlomi Binder is expected to begin his tenure as Intelligence Chief on the upcoming Wednesday, replacing Aharon Haliva.

Intelligence Department Chief Haliva will resign on Wednesday

Plane lands in Israel after cockpit window cracks during flight

Arkia Israel Airlines flight to Cyprus forced to make emergency landing after crack develops in plane window during ascent to cruising altitude.

Plane lands in Israel after cockpit window cracks during flight

Museum of the Jewish People omits Judea and Samaria from map

Museum authorities claimed that the omission was an error and would be rectified immediately.

Museum of the Jewish People omits Judea and Samaria from map

Survey of Israelis:

Survey: Jewish identity strong, but growing secular-haredi divide in Israel

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) releases latest Israeli Society Index showing the strengthening of attachment to Jewish values and traditions among secular Israelis, even as they express growing discontent with the haredi community and religious subgroups.

Survey: Jewish identity strong, but growing secular-haredi divide in Israel

Nile Crocodile attacks handler at Biblical Zoo

Security guard shoots crocodile at Jerusalem zoo after the croc bit its handler. Handler hospitalized in moderate condition.

Nile Crocodile attacks handler at Biblical Zoo

NYT reporter leaked information on hundreds of Australian Jews

A list of personal details of 600 Australian Jews, along with 900 pages of content from a WhatsApp group, were leaked online, leading to threats and vandalism.

NYT reporter leaked information on hundreds of Australian Jews

Suspicion:

Suspicion: Hezbollah drone filmed PM's house in Caesarea

A Navy missile ship stationed off the coast of Caesarea reported on Friday a suspicious aircraft that was seen hovering in the area.

Suspicion: Hezbollah drone filmed PM's house in Caesarea

Kaplan protester:

Kaplan protester: 'We'll see to it they kill Netanyahu'

Protester at anti-govt. demonstration in Tel Aviv says if Netanyahu doesn't resign, he should be assassinated.

Kaplan protester: 'We'll see to it they kill Netanyahu'

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Oct. 7th Massacre: Unit 8200's failure

Soldiers at Unit 8200 identified unusual events in the Strip but did not warn anyone beyond six emails to an irrelevant address.

Oct. 7th Massacre: Unit 8200's failure

New details of how Israel eliminated Fuad Shukr

Hezbollah official says terrorist organization's 2nd-highest ranking figure was tricked into going back to his apartment after Hezbollah's internal communications system was hacked.

New details of how Israel eliminated Fuad Shukr

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: Philadelphi Corridor issue resolved in ceasefire talks

US Secretary of State to arrive in Israel today in bid to push for finalization of ceasefire deal this week.

Israeli officials: Philadelphi Corridor issue resolved in ceasefire talks

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Nationwide power outage affects Beirut's airport and port

Lebanon's power utility company announces nationwide power outage after last group of production units at the Zahrani Power Plant, which supplies the country with electricity, run out of fuel.

Lebanon: Nationwide power outage affects Beirut's airport and port

Watch:

Watch: Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament

Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament as opposition deputy is attacked after calling for his previously jailed colleague to be admitted to the assembly.

Watch: Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament

US official:

US official: Iran will face cataclysmic consequences if it attacks Israel

US official warns Iran against derailing momentum toward a Gaza truce by striking Israel in response to the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

US official: Iran will face cataclysmic consequences if it attacks Israel

Report:

Report: Harris engaging with 'uncommitted' movement

The “uncommitted” movement has been sparked by dissatisfaction with Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

Report: Harris engaging with 'uncommitted' movement

Trump:

Trump: There has never been a more dangerous time to be Jewish

Former US President and Republican presidential nominee says Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate because he is Jewish.

Trump: There has never been a more dangerous time to be Jewish

Israeli actor:

Israeli actor: I lost relatives in Gaza

Guy Zu-Aretz, the host of 'Big Brother' on Channel 13, shared his pain upon hearing that the son of his cousin, Major Yotam Peled, was killed in action today in central Gaza.

Israeli actor: I lost relatives in Gaza

Jenin:

Jenin: IDF eliminates terrorists responsible for murder of Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF, ISA, announce identities of terrorists eliminated in Jenin, note two of them were involved in a Jordan Valley terror earlier this month.

Jenin: IDF eliminates terrorists responsible for murder of Yehonatan Deutsch