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.
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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.
'Is there a law prohibiting Jews from praying on the Temple Mount?'
Haaretz reporter Josh Breiner writes about a law forbidding Jews from praying on Temple Mount. MK Rothman: 'Please refer your followers and me to the law?'
Iranian officials say Iran may not attack if ceasefire reached
3 Iranian officials tell Reuters Iran may delay or even call off its planned attack against Israel if this week's talks on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are successful.
International controversy:
International controversy: Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount
Ministers Ben-Gvir and Waserlauf were part of a large group of Israelis who recited prayers and Hatikva on the Temple Mount today, drawing criticism from both fellow coalition parties and opposition members, as well as from other nations.
Wizz Air launches 'All You Can Fly' pass
New flight membership plan offers unlimited flights - with certain limitations.
Edinburgh festival:
Edinburgh festival: Comedian attacks Israeli couple, jeers them as they exit show
Comedian Reginald D. Hunter makes anti-Israel remarks, verbally attacks Israeli couple who purchased front-row seats; audience responds with open antisemitism.
Tel Sheva:
Tel Sheva: Missing child found lifeless in a refrigerator
Faraj Assem, 12, was found inside a refrigerator near his home after being missing for a day. It is estimated that he got stuck in the refrigerator until he suffocated.
Hearts broken, ready for redemption
Hundreds gather in Efrat to prepare for Tisha B’av with OU Israel’s Torah Efrat in partnership with Kehilat Shirat David.
Handwritten messages:
Handwritten messages: Where is Yahya Sinwar hiding?
'No one in Gaza knows the exact location of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar,' Hamas source tells Asharq Al-Awsat.
Watch:
Watch: 'Hatikva' and Israeli flags on the Temple Mount
Hundreds of worshipers ascended the Temple Mount on Tuesday morning, marking the day when the two Holy Temples, located on the Mount, were destroyed.
Tisha B'av: Moshiach, we are ready
Join Rabbi Avi Berman, Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, on a journey back in time to when the Jews entered the Beit Hamikdash, and how it relates to us, on Tisha B'av 2024.
Unique footage:
Unique footage: Tisha B'av at the Western Wall
Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captures the Tisha B'av atmosphere as thousands arrive to mark the saddest day of the year at the Western Wall and read Lamentations.
The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria
The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.
After 2,000 years:
After 2,000 years: New finds from the drainage channel in Jerusalem
New finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem tells the city’s story in the days of the Second Temple from its prosperity until its decay and destruction.
In less than an hour: 800 worshipers ascend Temple Mount
Police increase number of pilgrims allowed to ascend Temple Mount at once, shortening wait times. 'Thanks to the pilgrims, Zion is no longer desolate.'
Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions
The decision is part of an attempt to improve the IDF's logistics and independence of foreign manufacturers.
State Department confirms:
State Department confirms: US to resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
The ban was imposed in 2021 amid concerns about the toll of the Saudi-led war against the Houthis in Yemen.
Trump:
Trump: Israel wouldn't have been attacked if I was President
In conversation with Elon Musk on X, former US President: When I was President, Iran had no money. Israel would’ve never been attacked.
Report:
Report: Blinken to visit Israel as part of Middle East trip
Barak Ravid of Axios reports US Secretary of State Antony will visit Qatar, Egypt and Israel, but the trip is not yet final.
Born in Israel
Ilan Goldenberg, born in Israel, to serve as Harris' Jewish communities liaison
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign taps Ilan Goldenberg, a senior advisor previously worked on US-led peace talks, to serve as the Harris-Walz campaign's liaison to the American Jewish community.
Cyber attack?
Cyber attack? Musk's X interview with Trump delayed by technical difficulties
Billionaire Elon Musk's online event with former US President delayed by technical difficulties. Musk: Massive DDOS attack on X.
FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign
FBI confirms it is investigating the alleged hacking of sensitive Trump campaign documents which was blamed on Iran. CNN reports that the FBI also briefed the Biden-Harris campaign in June about Iranian hackers targeting that campaign.
Negative outlook
Fitch downgrades Israel's credit rating with a negative outlook
International credit ratings company Fitch downgrades Israel's credit rating to “A” from “A+” with a negative outlook. Accountant General: The Israeli economy will know how to deal with all the challenges we face.
Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel
It is believed that the epicenter is an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that occurred in Syria and was felt in other countries in the region.
Iranian Pres. rebuffs German chancellor's call not to attack Israel
Masoud Pezeshkian insists Iran has the right to 'respond to aggressors' in phone conversation with German leader Olaf Scholz. 'Iran will never give in to pressure.'
Hamas claims to have killed a hostage, harmed others
Hamas claims it murdered one of its hostages circulate on Telegram. IDF says it has no evidence to confirm or refute the reports.
Joint statement
Joint Statement: 5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel
Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.
Israeli seriously wounded in terrorist shooting attack in Qalqilya
Terrorist identified as Hamas operative who was released in the November hostage deal.
Foreign Minister Katz:
Foreign Minister Katz: 'It's time for democracies to stand with Israel against Iran'
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls on the international community to stand with Israel and combat all of Iran's malign influence throughout the Middle East.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: 'We are prepared to intercept threats in real-time'
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivered a press briefing on Monday evening addressing the threat of imminent attack by Iran and Hezbollah, says not change to Home Front Command instructions.
Report:
Report: IDF put on high alert after preparations for Iranian attack observed
Israel observes Iran and Hezbollah preparing to attack the Jewish State, but timing of attack still uncertain, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.
Tisha B'Av fast begins
The Jewish people mark the day of mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temples and the massacres and expulsions that accompanied them.
Report:
Report: Fear Iran will attack Israel in the next 24 hours
Fears grow that Iran will attack Israel during the Tisha B'Av fast, Fox News reports.
PMO accuses Gallant of 'adopting anti-Israel narrative'
Prime Minister's Office says Defense Minister is "bound" by policy of achieving "absolute victory" after he calls talk of such a victory "gibberish."
Before anti-Israel protests restart:
Access to Columbia campus restricted in preparation for return of anti-Israel protests
Columbia University announces that starting today, only those with school IDs are allowed to enter the Manhattan campus as the school prepares for the return of the anti-Israel protests with the start of the new school year.
Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31
12 more terrorists identified as having been killed in airstrike on Gaza school that was used as a terrorist headquarters. More than three quarters of those killed in the strike have been identified as terrorists.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'Borrel sides with terror, willing to sacrifice people of Gaza'
Finance Minister responds to EU foreign policy chief's call for sanctions against him and Minister Ben-Gvir.
Foreign Minister Katz:
Foreign Minister Katz: 'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'
Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz explained how Iran is working to smuggle weapons and funds from Jordan to terrorists in Judea and Samaria who carry out attacks in central Israel.
Irish court grants kosher food to Rabbi jailed for circumcision
Rabbi Jonathan Avraham is being held after Irish police raided a house where he was to perform an illegal circumcision on a non-Jewish child.
