Iran:
Deadly blaze strikes petrochemical facility in Dayyer, Iran
Blaze at Kavian Methanol plant in Dayyer leaves multiple casualties; emergency response underway.
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Footage from Gaza:
Footage from Gaza: IDF strikes terrorists and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip
IDF troops, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminate terrorists and strike Hamas weapons sites and infrastructure in continued Gaza operations.
Haredi parties:
Haredi party: These are the two conditions for ending the political crisis
Associates of haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando affirm Degel Hatorah MKs will back dissolution unless conditions for Draft Law are secured.
In court:
Netanyahu falls ill mid-testimony
Prime Minister Netanyahu's court session cut short due to illness, days after previous session forced to break for important diplomatic call.
Trump: Iran stalling on deal, but won’t get nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump admits he’s 'less confident' than before about securing a nuclear deal with Iran, vows Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon, deal or no deal.
Binyamin Region:
Binyamin Region: 8,000,000 square meters declared as state lands
A large area near the town of Malachei Hashalom in Binyamin was declared today as state lands, about two weeks after the fall of the settlement's resident, David Libi, in Gaza.
Hamas terrorist plants bomb on IDF tank, flees before blast
New footage shows Hamas terrorist sneaking up to IDF tank in Gaza, placing an explosive device - and escaping seconds before detonation.
Dramatic footage:
Dramatic footage: Terror cell leader eliminated in raid near Jenin
Israeli forces eliminate senior terrorist, arrest two others in Tamun overnight, in a targeted counterterrorism operation based on ISA intelligence.
Activist:
Activist: Israeli police played kids’ songs to keep Greta awake in custody
Activist who participated in 'selfie yacht' claims Greta Thunberg was prevented from sleeping by an officer who played children’s music and danced in her cell.
'I Went Too Far':
'I Went Too Far': Musk apologizes to Trump
Elon Musk has issued an apology for his tweets against President Donald Trump.
IDF retracts claims against MK Succot over Shechem checkpoint incident
IDF withdraws initial accusations against MK Tzvi Succot, Samaria Brigade commander acknowledges riot dispersal measures used against Succot and a group of worshippers were unjustified.
Knesset to hold landmark debate on Oslo Accords and Joseph’s Tomb access
Amid ongoing IDF operations in Shechem, Knesset to convene for a first-of-its-kind security debate on enforcing Jewish access to Joseph’s Tomb under the Oslo Accords.
Florida:
Florida man convicted of impersonating flight attendant to book 120 free flights
Federal jury in Miami convicts Tiron Alexander, 35, of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas after he posed as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.
France: Trial of Muslim teens who gang-raped Jewish girl begins
Jewish 12-year-old girl gang-raped by group of Muslim teens expected to give testimony in their trial, report says.
Vigil for DC victims
House Speaker at vigil for DC victims: It's a dangerous time to be a Jewish American
Bipartisan US lawmakers gather at the Capitol to mourn slain Israeli embassy employees Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. US House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Free Palestine’ is the chant of a violent movement that has found common cause with Hamas.
LA mayor imposes curfew amid escalating unrest
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issues a curfew for downtown LA following a "tipping point" of looting and vandalism.
Haredi source to Arutz Sheva:
Haredi source to Arutz Sheva: No law is the worst-case scenario
Ahead of the Knesset vote on its dissolution, a haredi source tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the current legal vacuum poses the gravest threat to the Haredi public. “Without a law, the decrees will only intensify.”
44-year-old Israeli missing in northern India
Israeli Samuel Vengrinovich was last seen on a mountainous trail in northern India, and his whereabouts are unknown. A rescue unit and Israelis in the area are searching for him.
Smotrich orders:
Smotrich orders: Cancel indemnification for Palestinian banks
Following sanctions from foreign countries and a delegitimization campaign led by the Palestinian Authority against Israel, Smotrich orders the cancellation of the financial indemnification mechanism for banks.
Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital
Argentine President Milei shares video of missile interception over Jerusalem, urging: 'Keep in mind what it’s like to live under this situation.'
Police:
Police: Woman arrested in viral video suspected of attacking infant and child
A video circulating online shows an elderly woman being taken into a police car by police. The police clarified in response to the outrage sparked by the video that the woman is suspected of assaulting a baby and a 6-year-old girl.
A day to the vote: Netanyahu fighting to keep coalition intact
With dissolution vote imminent, Netanyahu scrambles to avert elections as haredi support hinges on IDF draft exemption impasse.
After interception
Missile launched from Yemen at Israel
IDF identifies missile launch from Yemen, setting off sirens in multiple localities.
Wounded soldiers to Netanyahu:
Wounded soldiers to Netanyahu: ‘We firmly oppose ceasing the fighting’”
Amid reports of a deal that would include a ceasefire, wounded soldiers who fought in the war are calling on the prime minister to continue the fighting until Hamas is defeated.
Netanyahu to Milei:
Netanyahu to Milei: 'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'
In Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Argentine President Milei backs Israel’s war effort, calling its victory a win for the Western world.
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: 'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'
Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.
Tragedy in Crete
Tragedy in Crete: Body of Israeli author found in the sea
Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli author who lived in Crete, was found dead off the coast of the Greek island, days after being reported missing.
Trump:
Trump: Iran is becoming much more aggressive in nuclear talks
President Trump warned that Iran is becoming more aggressive in nuclear talks. The commander of Central Command presented options for military action if the negotiations fail.
Peace Now demands:
Peace Now demands Trump condemn 'messianic' Amb. Huckabee
Israeli activist group slams US Ambassador to Israel over accusations of interference in the political crisis with the haredi parties and for suggesting a Palestinian state could be established elsewhere in the Middle East.
Watch:
Watch: Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port
The IDF published documentation of the departure of naval forces to attack targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the port of Hudaydah in Yemen.
Former hostage's story:
Former hostage's story: 'It was so dark in the tunnel I couldn't see a shadow'
Omer Shem Tov, who was returned to Israel after over 500 days in Hamas captivity, describes his ordeal in an appearance on the Living Lchaim podcast.
Huckabee:
Huckabee: US no longer fully supports creation of Palestinian state.
US Ambassador to Israel tells Bloomberg that if a Palestinian state is created, it might not have to be in Judea and Samaria.
IDF launches counterterror op. in Shechem
Over 250 structures have been searched so far, six wanted individuals were apprehended, and a ‘Carlo’ weapon, along with additional weapons, were located and confiscated, in the operation in the Kasbah area of Shechem.
5 Towns:
5 Towns: Jewish business firebombed in suspected antisemitic crime spree
3 Jewish-owned businesses were vandalized in Hewlett, Long Island, including the Israel Chesed Center, in the space of a few hours.
Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
Five countries impose sanctions on Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway issue sanctions against Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing incitement and settler violence in Judea and Samaria.
Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a Lighthouse of Freedom'
President Herzog welcomes Argentine President Milei to Jerusalem, urges united front against Iran and terror.
Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza
During Givati forces' operation in the Gaza Strip, terrorists disguised as women and carrying sacks were identified from a Hamas military building. The forces eliminated them.
British band threatens lawsuit over incitement accusations
The band Massive Attack has threatened to sue an Israeli activist after he accused them of glorifying Hamas.
Netanyahu on hostage talks: 'There has been great progress'
Prime Minister Netanyahu said there was progress being made to achieve a hostage deal, but noted: 'It's early to give hope.'
FM Sa'ar:
FM Sa'ar: UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous
Foreign Minister announces reopening of Israeli embassy in Lusaka, outlines strategic ties with Africa.
