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Assassination attempt probe:

Trump to be interviewed by FBI as part of assassination attempt probe

Special agent says former US President has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Trump to be interviewed by FBI as part of assassination attempt probe

Report:

Report: US trying to dissuade Israel from attacking in Beirut

The United States is leading a diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Beirut or major civil infrastructure in response to rocket attack on Majdal Shams.

Report: US trying to dissuade Israel from attacking in Beirut

Beit Lid Base:

Beit Lid Base: Protesters break into military court building

Dozens of protesters manage to get past the main gate and enter the military court buildings in Beit Lid.

Beit Lid Base: Protesters break into military court building

In Depth:

In Depth: Who are Force 100?

Israel was rocked on Monday by the announcement that several soldiers from 'Force 100' had been arrested and the subsequent riots that broke out at IDF bases. What made this unit so important?

In Depth: Who are Force 100?

Hate in Toronto:

Hate in Toronto: Jewish school buses torched in early morning arson

The bus belonged to a local Jewish school. No one was injured in the incident.

Hate in Toronto: Jewish school buses torched in early morning arson

Bennett:

Bennett: 'Stop the madness immediately'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urges protesters not to encourage Israel's enemies with shows of divisiveness.

Bennett: 'Stop the madness immediately'

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey after Erdogan threatens to invade Israel

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey after Erdogan threatens to invade Israel

Soldier's lawyers:

Terrorist at heart of Sde Teiman case is Hamas commander, say soldier's lawyers

Lawyers for the soldiers detained for allegedly abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist say he attacked and bit them while he was being transferred after participating in a violent incident at his previous prison.

Terrorist at heart of Sde Teiman case is Hamas commander, say soldier's lawyers

PMO:

PMO: Hamas demanded 29 changes to ceasefire outline

Prime Minister's Office rejects Hamas's accusations Netanyahu is preventing a ceasefire deal, accuses Hamas of making dozens of new demands.

PMO: Hamas demanded 29 changes to ceasefire outline

Likud MK on deadly attack:

Likud MK following deadly attack: Our enemies need to feel our strength

MK Boaz Bismuth dismisses the calls for Israel not to escalate the conflict against Lebanon, and instead take steps to deter another attack like that which struck Majdal Shams.

Likud MK following deadly attack: Our enemies need to feel our strength

DM Gallant to Sec. Austin:

DM Gallant to Sec. Austin: Hezbollah used an Iranian rocket

Minister Yoav Gallant and Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke following the Hezbollah massacre of 12 children in Majdal Shams.

DM Gallant to Sec. Austin: Hezbollah used an Iranian rocket

NBN, Jerusalem municipality host Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Over a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

NBN, Jerusalem municipality host Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters at Olympics make Nazi salute, chant 'Heil Hitler'

During soccer match between Israel and Paraguay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, anti-Israel protesters make Nazi and antisemitic gestures, unveil 'genocide Olympics' banner.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters at Olympics make Nazi salute, chant 'Heil Hitler'

White House:

White House: Golan Heights are part of Israel

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirms US continues to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights during discussion of Majdal Shams massacre at press briefing.

White House: Golan Heights are part of Israel

2 children killed, 6 wounded in Southport mass stabbing

Man in black hood stabs children at Taylor Swift-themed music event in Southport, UK, killing 2.

2 children killed, 6 wounded in Southport mass stabbing

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Protest at Sde Teiman endangers state security

The Chief of Staff condemned the intrusion into the Sde Teiman base and clarified that he supports the military prosecution and the Military Police: "It is their duty, regardless of rank or position."

Chief of Staff: Protest at Sde Teiman endangers state security

Biden proposes legislation reforming the US Supreme Court

US President calls for term limits, code of conduct for Supreme Court justices after court ruled that Trump had immunity for acts committed while he was president.

Biden proposes legislation reforming the US Supreme Court

Israel Dog Unit works to locate Majdal Shams victims' remains

Even days after the attack, evidence from the attack was located and turned over to the authorities.

Israel Dog Unit works to locate Majdal Shams victims' remains

Yesha Council delegation offers support and strength in Majdal Shams

Leaders from Judea and Samaria pay condolence visit today to the families of the community of Majdal Shams, where 12 children were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday.

Yesha Council delegation offers support and strength in Majdal Shams

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

'The Quad,' made up of the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, published a joint statement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

PM at massacre site:

PM at massacre site: 'The children are our children, our response will be harsh'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits site of massacre of 12 Druze children in Majdal Shams, says Israelis feel the pain of their Druze brothers and will stand with them forever.

PM at massacre site: 'The children are our children, our response will be harsh'

After crossing southern US border:

3 Palestinian Arabs with suspected terror ties detained after crossing southern US border

The 3 suspects turned themselves in to border agents in the San Diego area as officials say they lack the resources to vet illegal migrants for ties to terrorist organizations.

3 Palestinian Arabs with suspected terror ties detained after crossing southern US border

Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon

Lufthansa group, Middle East Airlines, and several other airlines cancel flights to Beirut for July 29, 30, due to fears of escalation following Hezbollah rocket attack on children in soccer field.

Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon

Christian students join hostage families at the US Capitol

Passages prepares hundreds of Christian students to face anti-Israel activity on their campuses for the coming academic year.

Christian students join hostage families at the US Capitol

'A shameful scene'

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Military Police detain soldiers guarding Hamas terrorists at the Sde Teiman detention facility on suspicion of abusing detainees.

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

US warns citizens against traveling to Lebanon

US warns airlines may adjust flight schedules to and from Lebanon, 'strongly urges' US citizens to 'reconsider' travel to Lebanon.

US warns citizens against traveling to Lebanon

Mother of Oron Shaul, taken hostage in 2014, asks last request

The family of Oron Shaul, who fell in Gaza in 2014 and whose body was kidnapped by Hamas, pleads for his return to be included in the next hostage deal - before his mother dies.

Mother of Oron Shaul, taken hostage in 2014, asks last request

Gallant in Majdal Shams:

Gallant in Majdal Shams: 'Hezbollah will pay the price, we'll let our actions speak'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited the families of the victims of the Hezbollah attack and called for better Jewish-Druze cooperation and partnerships.

Gallant in Majdal Shams: 'Hezbollah will pay the price, we'll let our actions speak'

Likud MK:

Likud MK: In Lebanon, terror serves as a tool - we must respond accordingly

MK Amit Halevi responds to rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field, warns, 'If we continue to only respond to Hezbollah, that will be a strategic mistake.'

Likud MK: In Lebanon, terror serves as a tool - we must respond accordingly

Halva-flavored cream recalled by manufacturer

Sa'ar Baking Products recalls halva-flavored cream products due to insufficient allergen warnings.

Halva-flavored cream recalled by manufacturer

Indictment:

Indictment: Three Arab brothers murdered their father's business partner

Assassination cell, including three brothers, indicted for murder of Nissim Hamza.

Indictment: Three Arab brothers murdered their father's business partner

Paris:

Paris: Death threats sent to three Israeli Olympians

Police in France are investigating the death threats received by Israeli athletes as well as an antisemitic incident during a soccer game.

Paris: Death threats sent to three Israeli Olympians

Report: These are Israel's four new conditions for ceasefire deal

Israel has set four new conditions for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Al Akhbar report claims.

Report: These are Israel's four new conditions for ceasefire deal

Due to war:

Due to war: IDF acquires precision-guided mortars - at a cost of $190m

Israel Ministry of Defense acquires over $220 million worth of "Iron Sting" precision-guided mortar munitions from Elbit Systems.

Due to war: IDF acquires precision-guided mortars - at a cost of $190m

Lebanon:

Two dead, three injured, in attack on vehicle and motorcycle in southern Lebanon

Multiple injured after vehicle struck by Israeli UAV between Meiss Ej Jabal and Chaqra in southern Lebanon, reports say.

Two dead, three injured, in attack on vehicle and motorcycle in southern Lebanon

IDF operation in Gaza:

IDF operation in Gaza: 35 targets struck from the air, numerous terrorists eliminated

Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated dozens of terrorists, including terrorists who fired toward the troops, and dismantled terrorist infrastructure.

IDF operation in Gaza: 35 targets struck from the air, numerous 
terrorists eliminated

Trump:

Trump: 'Netanyahu told me Jews vote Democrat out of habit'

Addressing Jewish donors in Deal, NJ, the former President said that he asked the Israeli Prime Minister why Jews vote for Democrats and asserted: 'The Democrats hate Israel.'

Trump: 'Netanyahu told me Jews vote Democrat out of habit'

Russian Foreign Minister:

Russian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu's goal of total destruction of Hamas is unachievable

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims Netanyahu’s war objective to destroy Hamas in Gaza as a precondition for a ceasefire is unachievable.

Russian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu's goal of total destruction of Hamas is unachievable

Macron to Netanyahu:

Macron to Netanyahu: France fully committed to avoiding a new escalation

French President speaks with Netanyahu following attack in Majdal Seems, says France seeks to prevent a broader escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Macron to Netanyahu: France fully committed to avoiding a new escalation

Sirens in northern Israel

Sirens in northern Israel, IDF intercepts UAV from Lebanon

IDF’s Aerial Defense System successfully intercepts a UAV that crossed from Lebanon toward the area of the Western Galilee. No injuries reported.

Sirens in northern Israel, IDF intercepts UAV from Lebanon