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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.

Foreign Minister Katz: 'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

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.

Irish court grants kosher food to Rabbi jailed for circumcision

Historic First:

Historic first: Medical journal publishes study of released hostages

A study by researchers from Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel on the condition of children and women returned from Hamas captivity has been published in the international scientific journal Acta Paediatrica.

Historic first: Medical journal publishes study of released hostages

Ahead of Tisha B'Av event:

Ahead of Tisha B'Av event: Areas in Gaza envelope declared closed military zones

Due to fears that participants in a Nachala Movement Eicha reading event will attempt to infiltrate into the Gaza Strip

Ahead of Tisha B'Av event: Areas in Gaza envelope declared closed military zones

Poll:

Poll: Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

According to the survey, a new party led by former PM Naftali Bennett could be the largest in the Knesset, with 22 seats - and 25 if it included a union with Liberman.

Poll: Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

Tisha B'Av fasting times

The Tisha B'Av (9th of Av) fast day, marking the destruction of the first and second temples will begin on Monday at sundown and will end on Tuesday night.

Tisha B'Av fasting times

OU Executive VP pens new lamenttion for October 7th

The lamentation composed by Rabbi Moshe Hauer for Tisha B’Av in the wake of the events of the last year has been sent to Jewish communities around the world.

OU Executive VP pens new lamenttion for October 7th

Yehonatan Deutsch's father:

Yehonatan Deutsch's father: 'He left Rafah to get engaged and went back in the next day'

Ori, the father of Yehonatan Deutsch who was murdered in the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley, recounted how his son fought on October 7th and received a gift from one of the residents.

Yehonatan Deutsch's father: 'He left Rafah to get engaged and went back in the next day'

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

Moshe Phillips elected National Chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel

Phillips, a veteran pro-Israel activist and author, is a frequent op-ed contributor to Arutz Sheva. AFSI's previous chairman, Mark Langfan, will now serve as Chairman Emeritus.

Moshe Phillips elected National Chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel

Jordan Valley attack:

Security forces still pursuing terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

The IDF and security forces continue to pursue the terrorist who murdered 23-year-old Beit She'an resident Yehonatan Deutsch and wounded one other civilian in a drive-by shooting attack in the Jordan Valley.

Security forces still pursuing terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

Netanyahu to cabinet:

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'These are fateful days, don't publicly discuss security matters'

As Israel braces for attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, Prime Minister Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet ministers not to openly discuss matters of defense.

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'These are fateful days, don't publicly discuss security matters'

Iran:

Iran: Sentences for journalists who covered Amini's death reduced

Iranian courts reduce jail terms for two female journalists who covered death of 22-year-old while in custody and were charged with collaborating with the United States.

Iran: Sentences for journalists who covered Amini's death reduced

Switzerland:

Man arrested for pouring gasoline on synagogue in Switzerland

Swiss police arrest a man with mental health issues for allegedly dousing a synagogue in the city of Zurich with petrol.

Man arrested for pouring gasoline on synagogue in Switzerland

Barrage on northern Israel

Barrage on northern Israel: More than 30 launches identified, IDF attacking in Lebanon

Sirens sounded in Nahariya and the surrounding area. Approximately 30 projectiles identified, a number of which fell in open areas. Fires reported as a result of the rocket fire.

Barrage on northern Israel: More than 30 launches identified, IDF attacking in Lebanon

Fire hits nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian troops of starting a fire on the grounds of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. IAEA says the fire did not appear to represent a threat to nuclear safety.

Fire hits nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Gallant to Austin:

Gallant to Austin: Iran is getting ready for a large-scale attack

Axios reports that the Israeli intelligence community's updated assessment is that Iran is poised to attack Israel directly in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and is likely to do it within days.

Gallant to Austin: Iran is getting ready for a large-scale attack

EU foreign policy chief calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims Ben Gvir and Smotrich are "inciting to war crimes", says sanctions against them must be on the EU agenda.

EU foreign policy chief calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Hamas says it won't send representatives to negotiations

Hamas announced officially that it will not send a delegation to the next round of hostage talks which are set to begin this week.

Hamas says it won't send representatives to negotiations

'He was moved'

'He was moved' | Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist

After Oded Ben-Ami thanked the US President on the air, the President called to thank him for his kind words. 'It proved to me again how much he loves us, how much he supports us.'

'He was moved' | Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist

Iranian official:

Iranian official: The reason Iran has not yet attacked Israel

An Iranian official told a diplomatic source that his country has not yet retaliated for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh since it is working to stop security breaches that led to it and because of the US military presence in the region.

Iranian official: The reason Iran has not yet attacked Israel

Jordan Valley:

Yehonatan Deutsch, from Beit She'an, murdered in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Yehonatan was released last week from active service in the IDF's elite Maglan Unit and was scheduled to marry in the coming days.

Yehonatan Deutsch, from Beit She'an, murdered in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Deputy Chief of Staff:

Deputy Chief of Staff: 'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff MG Amir Baram visited the Nevatim Airbase where he received an operational briefing on the activities of the unit and squadrons at the base.

Deputy Chief of Staff: 'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

Mediators:

Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say

Egyptian and Qatari mediators say Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal.

Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say

Unusual incident:

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

A stone fell into the Western Wall prayer plaza from the 700-year-old Mahkame building due to a leak in its roof.

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

IDF Rabbinate:

IDF Rabbinate: Combat soldiers prohibited from fasting on Tisha B'Av

After two soldiers found themselves in a life-threatening condition after they fasted during the 17th of Tammuz, the Military Rabbinate reiterated its call for soldiers performing operational activities to eat and drink during the upcoming fast day.

IDF Rabbinate: Combat soldiers prohibited from fasting on Tisha B'Av

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

Gallant to IDF enlistees: 'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with soldiers being drafted to the Nahal and Kfir Brigades and remarked on the current situation and threats.

Gallant to IDF enlistees: 'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Mevo'ot Hermon governor urges open war in the north

Beni Ben-Muvchar said that a prisoner exchange deal must be carried out and immediately thereafter a war in the north must be launched. 'Bring the hostages home, then wipe them out, even if it means Beirut's schools, power stations, and airports.'

Mevo'ot Hermon governor urges open war in the north

Chilling:

This is how Maayan found out her father died during a flight

Maayan Marom, who lost two of her brothers, tells about the phone call she received from the police while in the US, informing her of her father's death on a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv.

This is how Maayan found out her father died during a flight

Northern Israel:

Northern Israel: Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

The forces practiced combat scenarios in which they improved their tactical skills, including movement in dense terrain, advancing along mountain terrain, and directing firepower in enemy territory.

Northern Israel: Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

Turkey announces 'Steel Dome' missile defense system

Newly-announced Turkish multi-technology air defense system has similar name to Israel's 'Iron Dome system, which has been wildly successful in multiple conflicts.

Turkey announces 'Steel Dome' missile defense system

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The heartrending words of a murdered hostage's 5-year-old son

Racheli Baruch, whose husband Uriel was kidnapped on October 7 and murdered in captivity, shares a recording of her son's reaction to losing his father.

The heartrending words of a murdered hostage's 5-year-old son

Govt. approves bill to close Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen

After reporter from Hezbollah-affiliated network reports from scene of Majdal Shams massacre, Communications Minister Karhi proposes bill to ban the network in Israel.

Govt. approves bill to close Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen

Prosecution considers house arrest for Force 100 soldiers

The military prosecution has requested to extend the detention of the five suspects until Tuesday, and then will agree to consider their release under restrictive conditions.

Prosecution considers house arrest for Force 100 soldiers

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: There is now a 4th anti-Israel D, Disinformation

New York Congressman says Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's sharing of a photoshopped image of a fake poll showing Israelis supporting the rape of terrorist prisoners proves the need to expand Natan Sharasnky's famous 'Three Ds' antisemitism test.

Ritchie Torres: There is now a 4th anti-Israel D, Disinformation

Tragedy on the way to Israel:

Tragedy on the way to Israel: Man dies on flight from Bangkok

A 66-year-old man lost consciousness during a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv. He sat in his seat lifeless until one of the passengers noticed and alerted the crew.

Tragedy on the way to Israel: Man dies on flight from Bangkok

Attorney General:

Attorney General: No daycare subsidies for draft candidates

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara informed Labor Minister Ben-Tzur from Shas that the state no longer has the authority to finance aid for the children of yeshiva students who do not enlist.

Attorney General: No daycare subsidies for draft candidates

Watch:

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas squad emerging from tunnel

Surveillance post operators spotted the squad as soon as they left their tunnel and directed an aircraft to their location to eliminate the squad.

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas squad emerging from tunnel

IDF soldiers:

IDF soldiers: 'We are far from victory'

71 soldiers sent a letter to the Chief of Staff warning against moving to the stage of pinpoint raids as the IDF is currently doing.

IDF  soldiers: 'We are far from victory'