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Miri Regev:

Miri Regev: 'What hurts me is what they're saying about my daughter'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev rejects bereaved father Nissim Louk's claims, says her daughter 'rescued herself' from Nova massacre and informed her only later.

Miri Regev: 'What hurts me is what they're saying about my daughter'

New Details:

New Details: How Trump secretly switched planes after Iran missile threat

New details reveal how security officials quietly moved Trump to a smaller military aircraft after intelligence indicated a possible missile threat near the NATO summit in Turkey.

New Details: How Trump secretly switched planes after Iran missile threat

Mystery deepens:

Mystery deepens: Missing Israelis' belongings not in their apartment

Concerns deepen after Mali and Liel Yahalomi, mother and daughter who went missing in Vienna, failed to board flight back to Israel.

Mystery deepens: Missing Israelis' belongings not in their apartment

IDF clashes with activists at new outpost near Qusra

Security forces arrived to evacuate an outpost established days ago as Hilltop Youth activists blocked roads and attempted to delay the operation.

IDF clashes with activists at new outpost near Qusra

Former US Marine freed from Russia after four years in prison

Robert Gilman, described by his family as being on the brink of death, was released in a humanitarian pardon and is returning to the US with his mother.

Former US Marine freed from Russia after four years in prison

Levin to Supreme Court justices: 'You'll simply become extinct'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin says two-thirds of Supreme Court could be replaced during the next government's term, says no need for judicial reform legislation.

Levin to Supreme Court justices: 'You'll simply become extinct'

Education Ministry weighs special education funding cuts

Weeks before the new school year, proposed budget cuts could force schools to reduce resources and staffing for small and special education classes.

Education Ministry weighs special education funding cuts

Senior US official: Progress made in Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome

Israeli, Lebanese, delegations agreed on operational standards, verification mechanisms aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah's presence, US State Department source says.

Senior US official: Progress made in Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome

Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions

Human Rights Watch and several others file federal lawsuit challenging Trump administration sanctions on the ICC, alleging the measures violate constitutional rights.

Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions

Rome:

Jewish tourist wearing kippah assaulted in consecutive Rome attacks

French Jewish tourist attacked twice in central Rome over two days, leading Italian police to arrest a suspect on hate crime charges.

Jewish tourist wearing kippah assaulted in consecutive Rome attacks

Tehran demands US meet conditions before Hormuz is reopened

Iran’s new national security chief Mohsen Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets Tehran’s demands and ends regional hostilities.

Tehran demands US meet conditions before Hormuz is reopened

Netanyahu hails Colombia:

Netanyahu hails Colombia’s Golan decision: The Israeli flag will continue to fly here

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Colombia for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, declaring the plateau will remain Israeli land.

Netanyahu hails Colombia’s Golan decision: The Israeli flag will continue to fly here

Despite friction

US official hails 'constructive' Israel-Lebanon talks despite friction

US official praises recent Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome as constructive, finalizing pilot zone rules to verify Hezbollah disarmament despite friction.

US official hails 'constructive' Israel-Lebanon talks despite friction

South Carolina:

Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary

Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advances to South Carolina's GOP primary runoff for her late brother’s seat.

Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary

Ahead of US-S. Korea drills

North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

North Korea fires a ballistic missile off its eastern coast as Washington and Seoul prepare for major joint military drills later this month.

North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

Danon at UN:

Danon at UN: Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria

Israel’s UN Ambassador defends Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria at the Security Council, calling out anti-Israel bias over “settler violence".

Danon at UN: Jewish communities will stay in Judea and Samaria

Six dead

Six dead as Houthi missiles strike commercial vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Houthi ballistic missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait kills six people, marking the first fatalities of this maritime conflict.

Six dead as Houthi missiles strike commercial vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Prosecutor recruitment failure

Prosecutor recruitment failure: Why haven't the Nukhba terrorist trials begun?

Despite recently allocated funding, the Military Advocate General's Corps has yet to fill the positions required to try hundreds of terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.

Prosecutor recruitment failure: Why haven't the Nukhba terrorist trials begun?

US military helicopter strikes ship attempting to break Iran naval blockade

US Navy helicopter fires Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignores warnings and attempts to enter Iran.

US military helicopter strikes ship attempting to break Iran naval blockade

Rabbi Arush

Rabbi Arush: 'Flights abroad should only be to graves of the righteous'

At his 4-year-old grandson's funeral, Rabbi Arush said haredi students do not have a 'vacation from the Torah' during the yeshiva's vacations.

Rabbi Arush: 'Flights abroad should only be to graves of the righteous'

'Our hands are tied'

'Our hands are tied': Terrorists approach fence, IDF refuses to approve strike

Soldiers reported that terrorists appeared to be preparing to cross the border and requested authorization to strike, but commanders refused.

'Our hands are tied': Terrorists approach fence, IDF refuses to approve strike

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bar Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from returning to Judea and Samaria following visit abroad. 'Palestinian Terrorist Authority must be dismantled.'

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah

Colombia earthquake: Jewish community hit

Homes belonging to Jewish families collapsed and a synagogue was damaged.

Colombia earthquake: Jewish community hit

Hamas sniper targets IDF as postwar plan gains momentum

Violating ceasefire, Hamas sniper targets IDF troops, forcing response and highlighting danger in IDF withdrawal.

Hamas sniper targets IDF as postwar plan gains momentum

Unexpected thaw? Israel and Venezuela unveil joint agreement

In first since 2009, Israel and Venezuela announce new cooperation, establish mechanism to provide consular services to citizens.

Unexpected thaw? Israel and Venezuela unveil joint agreement

Report: Gaza 'day after' plan delayed until after elections

Entry of multinational force, Green Rafah initiative, and technocratic government face delays leaving postwar plan far from implementation.

Report: Gaza 'day after' plan delayed until after elections

After 38 days: Court orders Tal Yinon Dardik released

After 38 days in detention, the court has decided to release Tal Yinon Dardik, who is suspected of abusing a Palestinian Arab, without any restrictive conditions.

After 38 days: Court orders Tal Yinon Dardik released

Israel unveils plans for next generation of attack drones

New Defense Ministry contract to fund development of low-cost autonomous strike drones intended for widespread deployment across IDF frontline units.

Israel unveils plans for next generation of attack drones

Tropper opens door to Ben Gvir in 'Zionist' coalition

MK Hili Tropper says Israel needs a broad Zionist government that rises above political camps, adding that Itamar Ben Gvir could be part of it if he meets additional conditions.

Tropper opens door to Ben Gvir in 'Zionist' coalition

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

Former Mossad Chief:

Former Mossad Chief: Mossad operatives toured Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ‘many times’

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen reveals operatives repeatedly visited Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow facility, calling the U.S. strike on the site 'the fulfillment of all my dreams.'

Former Mossad Chief: Mossad operatives toured Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ‘many times’

Watch:

Security forces break wall and find hidden weapon

While searching a home in the Hebron area, forces find a carbine rifle, two magazines, and two bags of assorted ammunition hidden behind a wall.

Security forces break wall and find hidden weapon

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

Since Friday:

Contact lost with Israeli mother and daughter in Vienna

The Israeli Embassy in Vienna is appealing for assistance in locating Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who were last seen in the city on Friday, August 7th.

Contact lost with Israeli mother and daughter in Vienna

After the brawl:

Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber after the brawl

Israeli-Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad submits a complaint against Dennis Feitosa after the latter allegedly assaulted him during a debate.

Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber after the brawl

Dozens arrested

Police launch major counter-racketeering operation, dozens arrested in souther Israel

Lachish Central Unit detectives, Border Police National Guardsmen, and police officers raid dozens of homes in Ashdod, Kiryat Gat, and other locations in fight against protection rackets.

Police launch major counter-racketeering operation, dozens arrested in souther Israel

Watch:

Two arrested over alleged watermelon heist

Border Police arrested two suspects after allegedly catching them loading more than 1,000 kilograms of watermelons into a vehicle at an agricultural plot near Ein HaMifratz.

Two arrested over alleged watermelon heist

'Only three terrorists killed':

'Only three terrorists killed': Families react to inquiry into shelter massacre

Families of October 7 victims said the IDF inquiry revealed horrific details of the Re'im shelter massacre and questioned why only three of the 100 terrorists were eliminated since then.

'Only three terrorists killed': Families react to inquiry into shelter massacre

Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

Major Jewish rabbinical groups say they were excluded from Mamdani's meeting with rabbis, amid concerns over Israel, antisemitism and his rhetoric.

Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism

Ten rabbis from all stripes of American Judaism reportedly confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniover his anti-Israel statements.

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism