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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

First medals of the games: Israeli judokas take home bronze and silver medals

GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser's ties to Iran influence network

Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Elise Stefanik launch probe into Vice President Kamala Harris's national security adviser Philip Gordon's ties to an Iranian influence network involving suspended Iran Robert Malley.

GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser's ties to Iran influence network

Nasrallah threatens:

Nasrallah threatens: 'A new stage in the war with Israel has begun'

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah discussed the elimination of his top military commander Fuad Shukr, saying that it will 'increase our determination and will.'

Nasrallah threatens: 'A new stage in the war with Israel has begun'

Israel's aviation woes worsen as more companies suspend service

Israelis left scrambling to find a way home after airlines canceled flights to Tel Aviv fearing retribution for the elimination of two senior terrorists.

Israel's aviation woes worsen as more companies suspend service

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us'

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

Netanyahu: 'We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us'

Shuja'iyya:

Shuja'iyya: IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

The IDF emphasized that prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, surveillance, and additional intelligence.

Shuja'iyya: IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

Amid tense situation:

Amid tense situation: IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is increasing defensive operations on roads and in communities in Judea and Samaria amid fears of escalation on various fronts.

Amid tense situation: IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

Amb. David Friedman:

Amb. David Friedman: 'No other civilized nation goes through this, only Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says he sees the determination of Israelis as the country faces the possibility of a large-scale Iranian and Hezbollah attack.

Amb. David Friedman: 'No other civilized nation goes through this, only Israel'

New York Times:

New York Times: Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

According to several sources, the Hamas political leader was killed by a bomb that had been planted in the IRGC-run guesthouse approximately two months ago.

New York Times: Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

ADL CEO:

ADL CEO: 'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt lambasted mainstream media for painting the Hamas leader as 'moderate' and 'pragmatic.'

ADL CEO: 'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

Russia:

Russia: Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich to be freed in prisoner swap

Russia agrees to prisoner swap with US to free Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, and former US Marine Paul Whelan.

Russia: Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich to be freed in prisoner swap

Haniyeh's eliminated bodyguard murdered five IDF soldiers in 2014

Wasim Abu Sha'ban, who was at the Hamas political leader's side when he was eliminated, was part of a cell that infiltrated Israel during Operation Protective Edge and ambushed a group of soldiers, murdering five.

Haniyeh's eliminated bodyguard murdered five IDF soldiers in 2014

Flight to Israel lands in Cyprus before returning to Germany

Lufthansa flight scheduled to land in Israel reroutes to Cyprus after crew refuses to fly to Tel Aviv.

Flight to Israel lands in Cyprus before returning to Germany

Defense Minister: Osama bin Laden of Gaza was eliminated

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirms death of Mohammed Deif, 'Osama bin Laden of Gaza,' earlier this month. 'We'll pursue Hamas terrorists, we won't rest until the mission is accomplished.'

Defense Minister:  Osama bin Laden of Gaza was eliminated

Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: 'Every second of these 300 days is a crime against humanity'

Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog calls on world leaders to help bring hostages home: 'For 300 days our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, grandparents, have been languishing in the dungeons of Hamas in Gaza.'

Pres. Herzog: 'Every second of these 300 days is a crime against humanity'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Mohammed Deif eliminated

After weeks of silence, the IDF has officially confirmed the elimination of the commander of Hamas's military wing.

IDF confirms: Mohammed Deif eliminated

Trump:

Trump: 'Chuck Schumer has become a proud member of Hamas'

Donald Trump denounced the behavior of senior Democrat figures following Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the joint session of Congress.

Trump: 'Chuck Schumer has become a proud member of Hamas'

IDF soldiers:

IDF soldiers: 'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'

Combat soldiers, particularly in reserves, have denounced the IDF's claims that all units are fully equipped as a dangerous misrepresentation.

IDF soldiers: 'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'

IAF destroys loaded rocket launchers aimed towards Israel

כלי טיס של חיל האוויר, בשיתוף מרכז האש של פיקוד הדרום, תקפו והשמידו במרחב ח'אן יונס משגרים טעונים אשר כוונו לשטח הארץ

IAF destroys loaded rocket launchers aimed towards Israel

Huge quarry from Second Temple period uncovered in Jerusalem

A huge Second Temple period quarry, one of the largest ever found in Jerusalem, is uncovered during an excavation in the Har Hotzvim industrial area.

Huge quarry  from Second Temple period uncovered in Jerusalem

High alert:

High alert: Tzfat police and IDU prepare for war in northern Israel

A special meeting was held to determine how best to cooperate in the possible scenarios that could face Israel following the attacks in Beirut and Tehran.

High alert: Tzfat police and IDU prepare for war in northern Israel

Report:

Report: North Korea to reopen nuclear talks if Trump is elected

Senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected tells Reuters North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected and is working on a new negotiating strategy.

Report: North Korea to reopen nuclear talks if Trump is elected

'It's a nasty question'

'It's a nasty question' | Watch: Trump clashes with ABC News reporter

Former US President slams ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott's “disgraceful” questioning after she asked why Black voters should trust him with another term.

'It's a nasty question' | Watch: Trump clashes with ABC News reporter

US envoy to Security Council:

US envoy to Security Council: Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation

Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."

US envoy to Security Council: Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation

Man wounded in attack:

Man wounded in attack: The knife stuck in my back, the terrorist continued to hit me

David Elimelech, who was seriously injured in attack near Hebron, describes the fight with the terrorist who shot at him and hit him.

Man wounded in attack: The knife stuck in my back, the terrorist continued to hit me

Report:

Report: Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

Financial Times reports that US and EU diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations.

Report: Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

9/11 mastermind and two others agree to plea deal

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his accomplices held at the Guantanamo prison have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in exchange for a life sentence.

9/11 mastermind and two others agree to plea deal

Following the eliminations:

Following the eliminations: New security instructions for Netanyahu and the ministers

Any tour by the Prime Minister or the ministers will require the personal approval of the head of the Shin Bet. Participation in a mass event will require a protected area.

Following the eliminations: New security instructions for Netanyahu and the ministers

IAF commander:

IAF commander: There is nowhere that is too far for us to strike

Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, speaks at graduation ceremony for UAV operators: We will act against anyone planning to harm the citizens of the State of Israel.

IAF commander: There is nowhere that is too far for us to strike

Iranian report:

Iranian report: Iranian military adviser killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

Fars news agency reports that Milad Bedi, an Iranian military adviser, was also killed in the Israeli strike in Beirut in which Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr was eliminated.

Iranian report: Iranian military adviser killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

Report:

Report: Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

The New York Times reported that Iran is considering an attack similar to the one launched in April as retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Report: Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

Rescued hostage:

Rescued hostage: 'Leaving Gaza was the happiest day in my life and the saddest'

Almog Meir Jan mourned those he lost while in captivity, including close friends and his father, who died just hours before he was rescued.

Rescued hostage: 'Leaving Gaza was the happiest day in my life and the saddest'

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

Father and son arrested after purchasing axe and machete for use in ISIS terrorist attack in Toronto.

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

US to citizens:

US to citizens: Do not travel to Lebanon

The US State Department raised its advisory level to 4 citing 'rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.' United Airlines, Delta, and British Airways have canceled flights to Israel.

US to citizens: Do not travel to Lebanon

Hezbollah confirms death of Fuad Shukr 24 hours later

The Hezbollah terrorist organization confirmed that its number 2 was assassinated a full day after the airstrike in which he was killed.

Hezbollah confirms death of Fuad Shukr 24 hours later

After Haniyeh assassination:

Serious incitement broadcast from Judea and Samaria mosques after Haniyeh assassination

Hamas attempts to spread widespread incitement to violence and terrorism in Judea and Samaria following the death of its leader in Iran.

Serious incitement broadcast from Judea and Samaria mosques after Haniyeh assassination

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We delivered crushing blows to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the press following the elimination of Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr.

Netanyahu: 'We delivered crushing blows to Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis'

Hamas threatens retribution in Israel and abroad

Hamas's military arm published a statement lamenting and condemning the 'heart-wrenching act of elimination' against Ismail Haniyeh.

Hamas threatens retribution in Israel and abroad

Attorneys tell side of the soldiers arrested at Sde Teiman

Honenu attorneys say the terrorist who claimed to have been abused by soldiers had attacked them and then lied about the incident.

Attorneys tell side of the soldiers arrested at Sde Teiman

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

US sanctions five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and China that assist Iran in procuring electronics, optical components, and missile-applicable items.

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs