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Jordan Valley:

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror operation in Jordan Valley

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror operation in Jordan Valley

President Herzog holds prayer vigil for hostages

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were joined by family members of hostages and bereaved families at his residence where they prayed for the well-being of the 115 hostages held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip for 313 days.

President Herzog holds prayer vigil for hostages

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to Doha summit tomorrow

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the departure of the Israeli delegation to Doha tomorrow, as well as the mandate for conducting the negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Netanyahu approves Israeli delegation to Doha summit tomorrow

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms sounded

Sirens do not go off as 2 rockets strike northern city, causing damage. No injuries reported.

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms sounded

President Herzog launches global survey to shape ‘Voice of the People’ Jewish council

Worldwide initiative aims to build a pioneering forum to address the challenges facing the Jewish people.

President Herzog launches global survey to shape ‘Voice of the People’ Jewish council

Massive cyber-attack on Iran's major banks

The attack significantly disrupted the financial activities in the country and it is still unclear if the Iranians have managed to overcome it.

Massive cyber-attack on Iran's major banks

Mazal Tov:

Mazal Tov: Fmr. Ambassador Friedman celebrates grandson's brit

Ambassador Friedman: 'Praying that this simcha is expanded to all the Nation of Israel and brings a return of the hostages, a return to health of all the wounded, a victory for Israel against its enemies, and a restoration of peace to the Land of Israel.'

Mazal Tov: Fmr. Ambassador Friedman celebrates grandson's brit

After two days:

After two days: Counterterror operation on seamline concludes

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, a defense official described the operation as substantial and added: 'We don't wait on the goal line, we do proactive offensive operations."

After two days: Counterterror operation on seamline concludes

With Arabic subtitles:

With Arabic subtitles: Jerusalem rabbis call on Jews not to visit Temple Mount

At the request of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, five senior haredi rabbis published a video calling on Jews not to visit Judaism's holiest site.

With Arabic subtitles: Jerusalem rabbis call on Jews not to visit Temple Mount

Israeli FM:

Israeli FM: Attack on Iranian woman reveals Iran's 'murderous dictatorship'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemns Iranian police attack on mother of two in Noor, Iran, urges world, 'Stop Iran now — before it's too late.'

Israeli FM: Attack on Iranian woman reveals Iran's 'murderous dictatorship'

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Jaffa:

Jaffa: Soldiers leave M-4 weapon in military vehicle, weapon stolen

Two soldiers left an M-4 weapon inside a military vehicle near a store in Jaffa. A man got out of his car and stole the weapon. Police arrested a suspect in Petach Tikva.

Jaffa: Soldiers leave M-4 weapon in military vehicle, weapon stolen

He changed his mind?

When Lapid supported the ascent of Jews to the Temple Mount

Following the report on Lapid's collaboration with Deri to promote a law against Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount, journalist reminds us that Lapid once said: 'It's ours. The Temple Mount is ours.'

When Lapid supported the ascent of Jews to the Temple Mount

Shortage of price-controlled milk in stores

Consumers complain of empty and half-empty shelves as retailers demand to know why they are receiving less dairy in their daily shipments. 'Milk cartons are snatched up before they even reach the shelves.'

Shortage of price-controlled milk in stores

Hostages' relatives at the Knesset:

Hostages' relatives at the Knesset: 'Our loved ones' struggles must remain top priority'

Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza hold protest in Knesset, demanding prisoner swap with Hamas.

Hostages' relatives at the Knesset: 'Our loved ones' struggles must remain top priority'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Missiles towards Tel Aviv launched from humanitarian route

Hamas fired missiles from adjacent to humanitarian route in Khan Yunis, IDF strikes back, exposes terror group's use of Gazan civilians as human shields.

IDF confirms: Missiles towards Tel Aviv launched from humanitarian route

New exit:

New exit: Israeli Autofleet sold to Canada's Element Fleet

Canada's Element Fleet Management, the largest publicly traded automotive fleet manager in the world, purchased Israeli startup Autofleet.

New exit: Israeli Autofleet sold to Canada's Element Fleet

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

Armed terrorists eliminated and weapons found in Rafah area; over 40 terror targets struck throughout Gaza.

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

In first:

In first: IDF airstrike in Jordan Valley

Security forces begin counterterror operation near Jenin, eliminating one terrorist and arresting others.

In first: IDF airstrike in Jordan Valley

Iran to resume testing detonators for nuclear bombs

Iran working to advance nuclear program by constructing missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead, detonators for nuclear bombs, Iran International reports.

Iran to resume testing detonators for nuclear bombs

Following the family's request

Following the family's request | Moving: Thousands participate in funeral of lone soldier

Thousands participated in funeral of Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper, who died of a rare allergic attack. The funeral took place at Ganei Ester Cemetery in Rishon Lezion.

Following the family's request | Moving: Thousands participate in funeral of lone soldier

Baltimore police arrest suspect in arson at Jewish museum

Baltimore Police officers arrest 66-year-old man in connection with an arson attack outside the Jewish Museum of Maryland earlier this month.

Baltimore police arrest suspect in arson at Jewish museum

Ilhan Omar wins primaries in Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar fends off several primary challengers, wins Democratic nomination in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Her victory follows recent defeats for two other "Squad" members.

Ilhan Omar wins primaries in Minnesota

Pentagon spokesman:

Pentagon spokesman: Iran attack on Israel is certainly possible this week

Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder tells reporters the threat from Iran needs to be taken seriously so more resources are being maneuvered to the region.

Pentagon spokesman: Iran attack on Israel is certainly possible this week

Los Angeles:

Anti-Israel protesters block Los Angeles highway, 9 arrested

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly shut down 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during rush hour, bringing traffic to a standstill.

Anti-Israel protesters block Los Angeles highway, 9 arrested

Blinken delays Middle East trip amid regional uncertainty

US Secretary of State will not travel to the region as planned due to the uncertainty about the situation, according to Barak Ravid of Axios.

Blinken delays Middle East trip amid regional uncertainty

Pentagon:

Pentagon: 8 US service members injured in Friday's Syria drone attack

Pentagon reveals that eight US service members were injured in a drone attack on Rumalyn Landing Zone, which hosts troops from the US and other countries in the US-led coalition.

Pentagon: 8 US service members injured in Friday's Syria drone attack

'Disregard for status quo'

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount: Blatant disregard for the status quo

US Secretary of State criticizes National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment.

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount: Blatant disregard for the status quo

'Work accident':

'Work accident': Terrorists injured in car explosion near Hebron

Car with two terrorists inside explodes near Hebron. It appears the car contained explosives that were intended to be used against Israelis in a terror attack.

'Work accident': Terrorists injured in car explosion near Hebron

Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached

US President says he expects Iran to back down from its threats to attack Israel if the summit aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas this week is successful.

Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached

Lone soldier who returned to Israel after 10/7 dies suddenly from allergic reaction

Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper came back to Israel after the Hamas massacre and served for 200 days. His family asks the public to attend his funeral in Rishon Lezion tonight.

Lone soldier who returned to Israel after 10/7 dies suddenly from allergic reaction

Yad Vashem Zoom Tisha B'Av symposium disrupted by ISIS hacker

A Yad Vashem online Zoom seminar, marking the solemn Fast of the 9th of Av (Tisha B'Av), was interrupted by someone claiming to be ISIS.

Yad Vashem Zoom Tisha B'Av symposium disrupted by ISIS hacker

Gallant:

Gallant: 'We remove threats and are prepared to attack'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF intelligence base in northern Israel, where he was briefed on the intelligence operations that enabled the elimination of Hezbollah military chief, Sayyid Muhsan.

Gallant: 'We remove threats and are prepared to attack'

Watch:

Hand grenade explodes at Cave of Patriarchs after soldier removes safety catch by mistake

IDF defines incident as "arms play," noting it could have ended in a major disaster. Incident is under official investigation.

Hand grenade explodes at Cave of Patriarchs after soldier removes safety catch by mistake

Watch:

Watch: Special Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

Special prayer and call for unity held to mark the end of Tisha B'av begin at the Western Wall, with thousands in attendance and broadcast live to viewers in Israel and around the world. Watch.

Watch: Special Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

Majdal Shams masscare:

The MDA volunteer who saved lives when his daughter was killed in the Majdal Shams attack

After the missile fell on the soccer field in Majdal Shams, a senior EMT at Magen David Adom, Adam Sfadi arrived at the scene and found his daughter showing no signs of life. Despite this, he continued to treat the wounded and managed to save lives.

The MDA volunteer who saved lives when his daughter was killed in the Majdal Shams attack

'Fanatics on both sides will lead us to destruction if we don't eradicate them'

'Jerusalem was conquered not by the strength of the enemy on the walls, but by Israel's weakness. Internal battles between fanatical factions weaken us from within,' says Prof. Elbashan, Dean of Ono College.

'Fanatics on both sides will lead us to destruction if we don't eradicate them'

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions as Hamas says it launched 2 of its new M-90 rockets at Tel Aviv. IDF says 1 rocket landed in the sea, the other in Gaza.

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

Iranian woman shot, left paralyzed for alledgely violating hijab laws

Iranian police attempt to pull over 31-year-old woman to confiscate her car, a punishment for violating hijab and dress laws, shoot her and leave her paraplegic and possibly permanently paralyzed.

Iranian woman shot, left paralyzed for alledgely violating hijab laws