Iranian MP claims:
Iranian MP claims: Attack on Israel will last several days
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, who serves on the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, says Iran's attack on Israel could last 3-4 days.
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PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria
Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.
IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Sunday morning that due to significant terrorist activity, exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activity and rocket fire toward the State of Israel from the Aljalaa area, remaining in this area has become dangerous.
Several Americans wounded in attack on US forces in Syria
US official says several US and coalition personnel were wounded in a drone attack on Friday in Syria.
UN rapporteur:
UN rapporteur: Israel is genociding the Palestinians
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.
Brooklyn:
Young haredi man stabbed near Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn
Young haredi man stabbed in Crown Heights, within 100 feet of the Chabad Headquarters, in what is being probed as a hate crime.
After threats to attack Israel
Biden to Iran after threats to attack Israel: Don't
US President asked what his message is to Iran after its threats to retaliate for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Don't.
Harris on IDF strike in Gaza:
Harris on IDF strike in Gaza: Far too many civilians have been killed
Vice President Harris on IDF strike on Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque: Israel has the right to pursue Hamas terrorists, but it has the responsibility to avoid harming civilians.
Khan Yunis:
IDF troops locate weapons in underground tunnel in Khan Yunis
IDF troops locate weapons and explosives in an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis, warn residents of several neighborhoods to evacuate to humanitarian area. 'Hamas and other terror groups are firing at Israel from within your areas.'
Netanyahu to Olympic medalists:
Netanyahu to Olympic medalists: 'I watched every second, you amazed everyone'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team, praises their talent and dedication. 'The entire country is proud of you, you are worth gold - each one of you and all of you together.'
Report: Hezbollah under pressure to delay attack on Israel
Arab countries are pressuring Hezbollah to delay its attack until after Egypt summit on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas.
Watch:
Watch: Fire engulfs Galilee campus
The UAV attack launched earlier by Hezbollah towards northern Israel hit a therapeutic rehabilitation campus for people with disabilities.
'Hamas has focused on exploiting school buildings'
IDF spokesman says Islamic Jihad commander was likely at school building struck by IDF, stresses Hamas' focus on exploiting Gaza schools for military purposes.
Smotrich hits back:
Smotrich hits back: US would reject a deal surrendering to Al Qaeda and bin Laden
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to White House spokesman John Kirby's verbal attack, says he expects US to 'respect Israel's democracy, citizens, and politicians,' notes that hostage deal would 'abandon most hostages to death.'
Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics
Rhythmic gymnastics team earns Israel its seventh medal at this year's Olympics, making history.
Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: Norwegian gov't's 'extremist policy' renders it unable to be a partner
Norwegian government's recent decision has led it to 'lose Israel's trust and the special role it has played since the Oslo Accords,' Israel's Foreign Ministry explains.
American NSC 'deeply concerned' following strike on Gaza terrorists
NSC spokesman Sean Savett acknowledges 'Hamas has been using schools as locations to gather and operate out of,' but implies Israel is not careful enough to avoid civilian casualties.
Biden to lift ban on sales of weapons to Saudi Arabia
Sources say Biden has decided to lift a ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, reversing a three-year-old policy, amid tensions in the Middle East.
'You will be buried'
Israelis receive scary text messages: You will be buried
Many Israelis report receiving a text message including their name, address and warning that the recipient “will be buried by next week”. Israel Police: These are fake messages intended to cause panic.
Arabs attacked after accidentally entering Samaria outpost
Israel Police investigating incident in which three Israeli females from Rahat were pelted with rocks and had their car set on fire after accidentally entering Givat Ronen.
After Congress approval:
After Congress approval: US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment
US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.
US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he decided to end the investigation into the IDF’s "Netzach Yehuda" battalion for human rights violations in Judea and Samaria.
Brazil:
Brazil: Plane carrying 62 passengers crashes near Sao Paolo
Regional turboprop plane carrying 62 people crashes near Sao Paulo , killing all on board. Cause of crash not yet known.
Kirby rips Smotrich:
Kirby rips Smotrich: His views would sacrifice the lives of the hostages
White House National Security Council spokesperson blasts Finance Minister who said the hostage release and ceasefire deal proposed by the US would be an agreement of surrender to terrorism: He's dead wrong.
In strike in Lebanon:
IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in strike in Lebanon
IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon.
Consul General of Israel in NY:
Consul General of Israel in NY: 'My American friends: The truth always comes out'
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in NY, in a post on X: 'The boycott movement at Columbia University finally revealed what they really want: The eradication of western civilization.'
101 haredim complete emergency squad training
The course certifies graduates at the level necessary to allow them to join the civilian emergency squads stationed in towns throughout Judea and Samaria.
EJA comments:
EJA on removal of antisemitic article: 'Much too little, much too late'
European Jewish Association comments on Humo magazine's decision to remove author Herman Brusselmans' antisemitic article inciting to murder of Jews, promises lawsuit will continue 'until justice is properly and meaningfully served.'
Appeal against Tel Aviv:
Appeal against Tel Aviv: 14 residents challenge ban on public prayer
The appeal comes after the city issued a ban on any prayers in a public area, sparking significant resistance among the city's religious community.
Hamas' new demand for a prisoner swap deal
Hamas terror group announces that it will demand archterrorist Marwan Barghouti's release be included in the first stage of any agreed-upon prisoner swap deal, Sky News Arabic reports.
Man critically injured in UAV barrage dies of his wounds
Michael Samara, critically injured after being hit by an interceptor following Hezbollah's 'stream of UAVs,' succumbs to his wounds days after the strike.
Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair
The Druze community has confirmed for the first time that one of those detained on suspicion of abusing a Hamas terrorist is a member of the community, whose leaders are starting a campaign to prove his innocence.
Defense Min. Gallant, Lloyd Austin, discuss US-Israel interoperability
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discuss force build-up efforts, stress urgency of prisoner swap deal with Hamas.
IDF estimates: Hezbollah rethinking its attack on Israel
Hezbollah attack could inflict much greater damage on Israel than Iranian counterpart; terror group weighing its response against potential Israeli retaliation, report says.
CENTCOM commander visits Israel for situational assessment
CENTCOM chief General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, holds situational assessment on security and strategic issues in the Middle East.
Estimate:
Estimate: Iran's next attack won't be larger than the attack in April
Impending Iranian attack expected to be similar to April attack, following international pressure not to launch largescale attack on Israel.
In one day: IDF strikes 60 terror targets in Gaza
IDF strikes terrorists armed with RPGs, eliminates terrorists in airstrikes and close-quarters combat.
Khan Yunis:
Khan Yunis: IDF begins operation to locate terrorists and terror infrastructure
IDF begins targeted operation in Khan Yunis, IAF prepares ground by striking 30 terror targets, including weapons storehouses, terrorist staging grounds.
In first since October 7: Likud regains position as largest party
New poll shows Likud leading National Unity by two seats, neither side able to form coalition.
Lawsuit accusing MIT of antisemitism dismissed
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks, after having ruled a similar one against Harvard University can continue.
