Trump:
Trump: 'Jews who vote for Harris should have their heads examined'
Former President Donald Trump holds a press conference from Mar-a-Lago challenging Kamala Harris to 3 debates next month, warning of danger of a "world war."
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Unity rallies held at 100s of intersections across the country
Led by bereaved father Hagay Lober, activists gathered across the country to call for unity.
Gallant to Lebanese people:
Gallant to Lebanese people: 'Those who play with fire should expect destruction'
Defense Minister posts unusual Arabic-language warning to the Lebanese people on his X account, says Israel will "fight with all its might" if attacked.
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine:
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: 'The world loves dead Jews very much'
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky explained why support for Israel quickly fell away as the war progressed. 'They don't like it when Israel fights back.'
Philadelphi Corridor:
Philadelphi Corridor: Launch pits near Gaza's largest fuel storage facility
Troops located rocket launch pits along the Philadelphi Corridor that were situated a few dozen meters away from the Gaza Strip’s largest fuel storage facility for civilian use.
ISA reveals:
ISA reveals: The profiles that Iran uses to try to enlist Israelis
The ISA revealed a partial list of fake social media profiles and groups that are used by Iranian intelligence to try to enlist Israelis for espionage operations.
Watch:
Watch: Hidden passages used by terrorists in the walls of Rafah homes
IDF publishes footage of hidden passages that were designed to be used in ambushes against IDF troops while using the civilian population as human shields for the terrorists’ activities.
Pennsylvania:
Many Pennsylvania Jewish voters concerned after Harris snubs Josh Shapiro
Jewish voters react to Kamala Harris's choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of the popular governor of a crucial swing state, with some believing Harris caved to an antisemitic pressure campaign.
Petition filed against sanctions of Israelis
The lawsuit argues that the broad and unspecific language of the Executive Order allowing for sanctions against Israelis threatens freedom of speech and dissent, and has been applied in a biased and highly politicized manner.
IDF strikes Hamas command centers embedded near schools
According to the IDF, the school compounds were used by Hamas terrorists and commanders as command and control centers, from which they planned and carried out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
Medical opinion:
Medical opinion: Sde Teiman prisoner likely inflicted injury on himself
Prof. Alon Pikarsky, director of the surgical department at the Hadassah Medical Center, says medical evidence of Hamas terrorist who accused soldiers of abusing him is inconsistent with external abuse, but consistent with self-inflicted injury.
Netanyahu to Time:
Netanyahu to Time: 'I am sorry, deeply, for October 7th'
In a cover page article with Time Magazine, the Israeli Prime Minister expressed remorse for the first time for the events of October 7th, 'You always look back and you say, 'Could we have done things that would have prevented it?''
Supreme Court:
Supreme Court orders elections for Chief Rabbinate to be held by September 30
Following Supreme Court decision to freeze Chief Rabbinate elections, court sets September 30 deadline, orders completion of necessary processes.
New lobby seeks to cancel Disengagement Law for Gush Katif
Samaria governor Yossi Dagan and several MKs hope to bring the cancellation to a vote at the beginning of the next session of Knesset.
Report:
Report: New developments in search for missing teen
Police suspect that Solomon Abramov, recently extradited to Israel, may have information on the March 2022 disappearance of Moishe Kleinerman.
Watch:
Watch: Gan Yavne terrorist's house demolished
Security forces demolished the apartment of the terrorist Muaman Faiz Mahmoud Khalil, who carried out the attack in Gan Yavne in which Lidor Levi was murdered.
Mystery in Gaza:
Mystery in Gaza: Where did Hamas' military spokesman disappear to?
Hamas military spokesman Abu Obaydah has not commented on the events of the past month, causing Gazans to wonder about his welfare.
Report: Iran not planning to attack Israel in the near future
US officials tell Politico that Iran may be 'rethinking' its plan to launch multi-pronged attack on Israel.
Soldier dismissed for being interviewed on Channel 14
A Force 100 soldier gave an unsanctioned interview regarding the arrests - and was dismissed from duty.
Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition tour for special needs groups
The tour was held at the request of the Israel Police for the benefit of the disabled community of Kiryat Malachi.
IDF:
IDF eliminates Shalit deal terrorist involved in Judea, Samaria attacks
IDF announces that Nael Sakhl, a senior Hamas terrorist who was freed in the 2011 'Shalit deal,' was eliminated in Gaza.
Saudi Arabian official:
Saudi Arabian official: Haniyeh elimination a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty
In first remarks by a Saudi official on Haniyeh elimination, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister says it was a "blatant violation" of Iran's sovereignty.
Britain:
Britain sees record number of antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024
New figures from Community Security Trust show that Britain saw almost 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024, more than half of which were related to Israel, Gaza, Hamas or the current conflict in the region.
Macron to Netanyahu:
Macron to Netanyahu: Avoid a cycle of reprisals in the Middle East
French President urges Netanyahu to "avoid a cycle of reprisals that would put the populations and stability of the region at risk", after making a similar plea to Iranian counterpart.
Hostage release deal:
Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya to lead indirect talks with Israel on hostage release deal
Palestinian Arab sources say senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya is set to continue leading indirect negotiations with Israel, with guidance from newly appointed leader Yahya Sinwar.
Watch:
Watch: Harris fires back at anti-Israel protesters
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters accuse Harris of supporting genocide in Gaza. She fires back: If you want Donald Trump to win then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.
Report:
Report: Hezbollah could strike Israel independent of Iran
Sources tell CNN Hezbollah looks increasingly like it may strike Israel independent of whatever Iran may intend to do, adding Hezbollah is moving faster than Iran in its planning.
Biden:
Biden: I'm not confident at all there will be a peaceful transfer of power
US President tells CBS in interview to air on Sunday he is “not confident at all” that there will be a peaceful transfer of power in January if Trump loses the election this fall.
Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley
IDF troops locate four explosive devices near Beka'ot. It is believed that they were intended to harm IDF soldiers.
Trump:
Trump: Harris didn't pick Josh Shapiro as VP because he's Jewish
Former US President says Josh Shapiro would have been a stronger choice than Tim Walz but wasn't picked "because of the fact that he’s Jewish, and they think they’re going to offend somebody else".
Iran carries out mass hanging outside Tehran
29 prisoners were hanged, 26 of them in one prison, by the Islamic Republic, the first mass execution in Iran since 2009.
Ritchie Torres:
Ritchie Torres: When Iran calls to destroy Israel, no one cries 'escalation'
New York Democratic Congressman says selective accusations of 'escalation' are only made when Israel defends itself for Iran and its terrorist proxies, not when it is attacked or threatened.
Austria:
Austria: ISIS terror attack at Taylor Swift concert foiled
According to authorities, the two men, who were radicalized online, planned an attack at an upcoming Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
Report:
Report: New Iranian Pres. begs Supreme Leader not to attack Israel
Iranian opposition media reports that newly inaugurated President Masoud Pezeshkian begged Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei not to attack Israel for fear Iran could be devastated in a regional war.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Sinwar's new title doesn't stop us from pursuing him'
LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base, says IDF is ready to go on an offensive anywhere in Lebanon and elsewhere amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah.
Cori Bush in defeat:
Cori Bush in defeat: 'All they did was radicalize me, AIPAC, I'm coming for you'
Squad member defiant after losing her primary race, says her "strings" have been cut and her opponents should be "afraid."
Lone National Service volunteers arrive in Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and the Jewish Agency welcomed a new group of 66 olim - including several national service volunteers.
Navigating the digestive Tract: the secrets of nutrient absorption
A comprehensive gene expression atlas of the human small intestine uncovers the secrets of nutrient absorption and defense against infection.
President Herzog's message to world Jewry as Israel is threatened by Iran
As Israel faces threat of attack, President Herzog sends a message to Jewish communities around the world
New details about missing girl's disappearance
During a Knesset committee meeting, it was revealed that several days before nine-year-old Hymanut Kassou's disappearance, someone had attempted to kidnap her. Her father related
