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Watch: Israeli anthem plays in France
Windsurfer Tom Reuveny, 24, took home the gold medal on Saturday, 20 years after his coach Gal Fridman made history as Israel's first-ever gold medalist. Watch.
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Watch: New footage of hostage Eitan Levi being taken to Gaza
'We decided to share and release the video of his abduction. The proof that there are no innocent civilians in Gaza,' the family wrote.
Pres. Herzog to Olympic medalists: You are amazing and inspiring!
Israel's President Herzog praises Olympic medalists Tom Reuveny, Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat: 'You are amazing and inspiring, you brought great pride and honor to the nation of Israel.'
Document reveals:
Document reveals: Al Jazeera journalist was a Nukhba terrorist
IDF reveals Hamas document from 2021, proving that Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul, who participated in the October 7 massacre, was in fact a Nukhba terrorist.
Iran in turmoil:
Iran in turmoil: Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh?
The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination.
Historic: Israeli athletes take home three medals in a single day
Tom Reuveny wins gold, as Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat win silver, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Iran:
Iran: Hezbollah won't limit itself to military targets
Iranian representative to the United Nations warns that Hezbollah is likely to respond to Fuad Shukr's elimination by choosing 'broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.'
Following threats from Iran:
France beefs up security measures at Jewish sites following threats from Iran
French Interior Minister orders increased security to guarantee the protection of "strategic locations frequented by our Jewish fellow citizens, especially during religious services".
Amid threats from Iran:
US to bolster military presence in the Middle East amid threats from Iran
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders aircraft carrier, additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the region amid concerns of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.
'You are feeble'
'You are feeble' | Report: PM's discussion on hostage deal turned tense
TV report says the heads of the defense establishment said Netanyahu does not want a deal, and he fired back. Prime Minister's Office denies the report, says Netanyahu ordered the negotiating delegation to leave for Cairo to resume the talks.
Report:
Report: Biden warned Netanyahu to stop escalating tensions
US officials tell Axios that President Biden privately demanded in his call with Netanyahu that he stop escalating tensions in the region and move immediately toward a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
Barrages on the south and the north
Sirens sound near the Gaza border and in the western Galilee. Several projectiles fired. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.
2024 US elections:
2024 US elections: Harris earns enough votes to secure Democratic nomination
Harris says she is honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for President and will officially accept the nomination next week.
Israel wins another medal at the Paris Olympics
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins silver medal after losing to Brazil’s Beatriz Souza in the final match of the women’s over-78kg weight class.
Al-Aqsa Imam eulogizes Ismail Haniyeh; under investigation by Police
Imam of the al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, is undergoing investigation by the Central Unit of the Jerusalem Police, after he eulogized Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in his Friday sermon.
Min. of Defense speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'The unprecedented security cooperation between Israel and US against Iran and its proxies, is critical to regional security and stability.'
Chief of Staff's message to terrorist organizations
Chief of Staff visits Gaza: 'We are ready to go wherever needed, we put in the effort and bring very accurate intelligence; to attack, kill and also take risks.'
Funeral procession for Ismail Haniyeh in Doha
Funeral service held for Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran, held in a mosque in Doha, after which he will be buried north of the city.
Israeli journalist:
Israeli journalist: 'Here is where Iran can send their missile'
Journalist Nahum Barnea drew outrage today by suggesting that Iran destroy the Wing of Zion state jet as a symbolic act of revenge on Israel.
Irish Rabbi jailed for performing circumcision
The European Jewish Association has denounced the arrest, noting that the last government to jail anyone for the practice was that of Nazi Germany.
Foreign Minister:
Foreign Minister: 'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey'
Minister Israel Katz summons Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after embassy flies flag at half-mast in mourning for Hamas leader at Erdogan's orders.
In Tel Aviv:
Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv lowers flag to half-mast in mourning for Haniyeh
Turkish President Erdogan declares a national day of mourning, orders all flags flown at half-mast over assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.
The Olympic boxer and the gender debate
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif forces Italian opponent to quit after 46 seconds during women's Olympic boxing match, sparking outrage and mistaken assumption Khelif is transgender.
Mother confronts UNRWA head:
Mother confronts UNRWA head: 'UNRWA kidnapped my son, I want him back'
Ayelet Samerano, whose murdered son Yonatan was kidnapped to Gaza by an UNRWA worker on October 7th, confronted UNRWA Secretary-General Philippe Lazzarini during a celebration in Switzerland.
Donations, Trading, and Pay Cuts:
Donations, trading, and pay cuts: How Israel is financing a tenth month of war
After 300 days of war and with no immediate end in sight, IDF officers are finding it difficult to keep their units fully staffed and equipped.
Amidst threat of intensifying war, 155 French olim land in Israel
155 new French immigrants landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday August 1st on an Aliyah flight made possible by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Islamic Jihad deputy head of weapons manufacturing eliminated
During a targeted, intelligence-based operation, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Mohammed al-Jabari, who was deputy head of weapons manufacturing for the Islamic Jihad.
Haniyeh boasted of safety in Tehran hours before assassination
Hamas leader boasted of the supremacy and eternity of Islamic civilization in his last interview before he was assassinated in his room in Tehran.
Australia:
Australia: 'Serious failures by IDF caused deaths of aid workers in April'
Australian probe into deaths of 7 World Central Kitchen workers finds IDF did not deliberately target the aid workers, which was caused by a 'significant break down in situational awareness' in the leadup to the disaster.
US officials:
US officials: Next Iranian attack could be larger than the previous one
US officials tell CNN that the US is expecting that an Iranian attack in retaliation for elimination of Haniyeh could be coordinated with Iranian proxies from multiple directions.
Biden:
Biden: Elimination of Haniyeh didn't help ceasefire efforts
US President says he had “a direct conversation” with Netanyahu and urged him to quickly reach a deal for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Blinken urges:
Blinken urges: Stop the escalatory actions, we need a ceasefire
US Secretary of State urges all parties in the Middle East to make efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
House reps introduce:
House reps introduce: Legislation to thwart Iranian nuclear development
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Brian Mast announce the Bunker Buster Act, which authorizes the President to protect Israel with bomb capable of taking out Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure.
After barrage on the north:
IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon after rocket barrage on the north
IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher from which projectiles were launched after Hezbollah launches numerous projectiles from Lebanon.
NSC to Israelis:
NSC to Israelis: Take extra caution when abroad
Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.
Israel working on defense coalition ahead of Iranian attack
Israel is working to ensure that the defensive coalition will take action in the case of an Iranian attack.
Brooklyn:
Woman arrested for antisemitic vandalism at Brooklyn Museum director's home
28-year-old woman who took part in antisemitic graffiti at the homes of Jewish officials from the Brooklyn Museum on Shavuot arrested.
IDF Spokesman Hagari:
IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'The military is on high alert'
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that other than the elimination of Fuad Shukr in Lebanon the IDF did not strike anywhere else in the Middle East that night.
Report:
Report: Decision to kill Haniyeh was made because he was an obstacle to hostage deal
New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.
First Israeli medals of the games:
First medals of the games: Israeli judokas take home bronze and silver medals
Peter Paltchik defeated his Swiss competitor to win the Bronze medal in the men's 100kg judo competition while Inbar Lanir lost in the women's 78kg final yet will be awarded a silver medal
