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PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF induction base, tells new recruits, 'We are continuing forward to victory. We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves.'

PM Netanyahu: 'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Bennett on ABC:

Bennett on ABC: 'Iran is a threat to the entire world'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains that the Iranian regime wants to fight the entire Western world and therefore must be destroyed.

Bennett on ABC: 'Iran is a threat to the entire world'

After decades:

After decades: Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

After decades: Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

In humanitarian area:

In humanitarian area: IAF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons production facility

Using precise intelligence, IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad weapons production facility embedded in the humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah.

In humanitarian area: IAF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons production facility

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Samaria Council Head:

Samaria Council Head: 'State Comp report proves we could have prevented attack in Holon'

Samaria Council Head says that 'red flags mentioned in the latest State Comptroller's report are a danger to public safety and probably enabled the murderous attack in Holon, as terrorists can travel around Judea and Samaria without being stopped.'

Samaria Council Head: 'State Comp report proves we could have prevented attack in Holon'

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed

Hamas fires rockets at Israeli communities from launchers embedded next to humanitarian aid warehouses in southern Gaza; IDF destroys the launchers.

Watch: Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed

White House sources:

White House sources: Iran reconsidering attack on Israel

US warned of 'serious consequences' for new Iranian government if tensions in Middle East escalate, Iran delaying attack on Israel due to US pressure, report says.

White House sources: Iran reconsidering attack on Israel

Gilad Erdan: UN silence on Iran akin to silence on Final Solution

Gilad Erdan, outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN, bids farewell to colleagues, stresses importance of hostages' release, and warns silence on Iranian threats only emboldens Iran.

Gilad Erdan: UN silence on Iran akin to silence on Final Solution

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: 'Campaign against Gov Josh Shapiro should be seen as wake-up call'

'Majority of Congressional Democrats have a pro-Israel voting record, Democratic primary voters are voting out anti-Israel incumbents,' Rep. Ritchie Torres notes.

Ritchie Torres: 'Campaign against Gov Josh Shapiro should be seen as wake-up call'

House Speaker Johnson:

House Speaker Johnson: Josh Shapiro was overlooked because of Jewish heritage

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Pennsylvania Gov. was “overlooked” for Harris’ running mate because of his Jewish heritage: He would've been a stronger choice.

House Speaker Johnson: Josh Shapiro was overlooked because of Jewish heritage

Defeat for 'The Squad':

Defeat for 'The Squad': Rep. Cori Bush loses primary in Missouri

Rep. Cori Bush, a member of “The Squad” and a critic of Israel, loses her primary to challenger Wesley Bell.

Defeat for 'The Squad': Rep. Cori Bush loses primary in Missouri

Trump on Kanye West:

Trump on Kanye West: He's complicated but he has a good heart

Former US President comments in online interview about rapper Kanye West, who has come under fire in the past for antisemitic remarks.

Trump on Kanye West: He's complicated but he has a good heart

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari comments in interview with Al-Arabiya on the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as head of Hamas' political bureau.

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

Hamas footage from Samaria:

Hamas publishes footage from Samaria: Bomb explodes seconds before bus passes by

Hamas publishes footage of attempted attack on a bus that was traveling between Einav and Shavei Shomron. Miraculously, the explosive went off about 20 meters from the bus.

Hamas publishes footage from Samaria: Bomb explodes seconds before bus passes by

Report:

Report: Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Sources tell Washington Post that Israel informed US officials immediately after Haniyeh's elimination that it was responsible. White House officials responded with surprise and outrage.

Report: Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Suspected abuse of terrorist:

Detention of soldiers suspected of abuse of terrorist extended

Prosecutor at military court reveals that terrorist who was injured in Sde Teiman base, apparently from abuse by soldiers, served as a police officer on behalf of Hamas.

Detention of soldiers suspected of abuse of terrorist extended

Born to Israeli parents

American wrestler Amit Elor, born to Israeli parents, wins gold at the Olympics

20-year-old wrestler becomes the youngest American to ever win a gold medal in wrestling, surpassing Kyle Snyder, who claimed that title after he won gold back in 2016.

American wrestler Amit Elor, born to Israeli parents, wins gold at the Olympics

Pakistani national charged in connection to plot to assassinate Trump

Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump

Pakistani national charged in connection to plot to assassinate Trump

Nassau County bans masks at protests

Republican legislators pass "Mask Transparency Act," which criminalizes wearing a mask in public in light of the prevalence of masks at antisemitic protests.

Nassau County bans masks at protests

Within hours:

Within hours: Wigs for women with cancer, quickly and from their own hair

A special initiative by wig maker Chaya Branfman provides a quick response to women suffering from cancer, bringing hope and dignity to sick women at a difficult time in their lives.

Within hours: Wigs for women with cancer, quickly and from their own hair

Hamas announces:

Hamas announces: Yahya Sinwar to replace Ismail Haniyeh

Terror group's Gaza leader and October 7 mastermind to replace the assassinated Haniyeh as head of the organization's political bureau.

Hamas announces: Yahya Sinwar to replace Ismail Haniyeh

Bilha Yanon, last missing person from October 7, was murdered

IDF informs family of Bilha Yinon that after 10 months, it has been determined that Bilha was murdered during the Hamas massacre.

Bilha Yanon, last missing person from October 7, was murdered

30 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

20 rockets fired at Golan Heights, 10 at the Galilee panhandle, causing fires.

30 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

Is this how Ismail Haniyeh was really assassinated?

New report contradicts claims the bomb that killed Hamas leader was planted 2 months in advance, states 2 IRGC employees planted the bomb the day of the assassination and were smuggled out of Iran before it was detonated.

Is this how Ismail Haniyeh was really assassinated?

Minister of Defense:

Minister of Defense: 'Cooperation between Israel and US is critical to our readiness'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant meets with combat pilots and IAF servicemembers: 'With every day that passes, we enhance our readiness for defense, and sharpen our offensive capabilities.'

Minister of Defense: 'Cooperation between Israel and US is critical to our readiness'

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Terrorists fire anti-tank missiles at IDF troops who were operating in the area of eastern Rafah, adjacent to the Humanitarian Route.

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Report:

Report: US more concerned about Hezbollah attack than Iranian attack

US seeing Iranian preparations for an attack on Israel in the coming days, but Hezbollah may attack on its own, officials tell CNN.

Report: US more concerned about Hezbollah attack than Iranian attack

Nasrallah:

Nasrallah: 'Our loss of Fuad Shukr is very great, but it doesn't shake us'

Hezbollah leader delivers address at memorial for assassinated deputy, vows to fight 'to prevent Israeli victory,' says the wait for the attack is 'part of the punishment.'

Nasrallah: 'Our loss of Fuad Shukr is very great, but it doesn't shake us'

Baby food and mineral water:

Tense security situation sent Israelis shopping

Fear of an Iranian attack led Israelis to stock up on many products, such as canned goods, toilet paper, ice cream and baby food.

Tense security situation sent Israelis shopping

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

11 terrorists eliminated in IDF operation in Jenin.

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

Live:

Live: Memorial ceremony for victims of Munich Massacre

The official memorial ceremony for the 11 Israelis who were murdered by Palestinian Arabs during the 1972 Olympic Games is being held today. Watch.

Live: Memorial ceremony for victims of Munich Massacre

J.D. Vance:

J.D. Vance: 'If Harris doesn't pick Josh Shapiro, it's due to antisemitism'

J.D. Vance believes that, 'the fundamental goal of US policy in the Middle East should be to enable Israel and the Sunni Arab states to build on Trump's Abraham Accords and provide a regional counterweight to Iran.'

J.D. Vance: 'If Harris doesn't pick Josh Shapiro, it's due to antisemitism'

House Speaker:

House Speaker: 'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'

Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.

House Speaker: 'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Harris campaign announces choice of VP candidate in coming hours as CNN reports Tim Walz has been chosen, beating out Jewish Penn. Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

President Herzog visits Kerem Shalom Crossing

President Isaac Herzog says, during his visit to the Kerem Shalom Crossing on the Gaza border: 'Israel continues to act according to international humanitarian law, as we fight terror and demand unequivocally and work tirelessly for the release of our hostages held by Hamas.'

President Herzog visits Kerem Shalom Crossing

Report:

Report: Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Russian President reportedly asks Iran's Supreme Leader to avoid causing harm to civilians as it responds to assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Report: Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Hundreds of protesters break into Tel Hashomer Induction Center

Hundreds of haredi extremists protest on Tuesday morning outside Tel Hashomer Induction Center against the drafting of haredim who received conscription orders.

Hundreds of protesters break into Tel Hashomer Induction Center

Northern Israel:

18 injured, 1 critically, in UAV explosion in northern Israel

UAV explosions in northern Israel leave one critically injured, three others lightly to moderately injured, in multiple locations in northern Israel. Hezbollah: 'We launched a stream of UAVs.'

18 injured, 1 critically, in UAV explosion in northern Israel

Tisha B'av in Israel's earlier years: Rare photographs revealed

Ahead of Tisha B’av: Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund unveils rare photographs of the day of mourning, from the years following Israel's War of Independence.

Tisha B'av in Israel's earlier years: Rare photographs revealed