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Soldiers using donated gear to face disciplinary action

The IDF has announced that soldiers found using any gear not supplied by the IDF could be brought up on charges.

Soldiers using donated gear to face disciplinary action

Doug Emhoff:

Doug Emhoff: 'Maybe we'll put a mezuzah on the White House'

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff reassures Jewish Democrat voters that the Harris administration will be no cause for concern to Jews in America.

Doug Emhoff: 'Maybe we'll put a mezuzah on the White House'

IDF: Failed Hamas launches injured civilians in Khan Yunis

Failed Hamas launches from the humanitarian area hit the UNRWA Al-Qarara school in the area of Khan Yunis, killing and injuring multiple civilians.

IDF: Failed Hamas launches injured civilians in Khan Yunis

Soldier to be imprisoned for distributing videos from Gaza

A soldier who posted footage from the military vehicle that transported the bodies of the hostages recovered from Gaza was disciplined because the video 'damaged the IDF and the families of the hostages.'

Soldier to be imprisoned for distributing videos from Gaza

Victims of Samaria shooting identified as three IDF soldiers

Pursuit of terrorist ongoing; IDF reports one soldier was moderately injured and two additional soldiers were lightly injured as a result of the attack.

Victims of Samaria shooting identified as three IDF soldiers

Complaint:

Complaint: 'Virulent wave of antisemitism' in Philadelphia schools

Anti-Defamation League files Title VI complaint against School District of Philadelphia, charging severe climate of antisemitic bullying and harassment.

Complaint: 'Virulent wave of antisemitism' in Philadelphia schools

Khan Yunis:

Khan Yunis: IDF destroys 50 terror targets, eliminates dozens of terrorists

IDF destroys 50 terror infrastructure sites in Khan Yunis, IAF eliminates terrorists in Rafah.

Khan Yunis: IDF destroys 50 terror targets, eliminates dozens of terrorists

Protest in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Activists of the Im Tirtzu organization held a protest vigil in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house, over the investigation of soldiers who harmed Hamas terrorists.

Protest in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Vilna:

Vilna: Excavations reveal intensity of Great Synagogue's destruction

Archaeological excavations of the Great Synagogue of Vilna reveal the floor of the main prayer hall and evidence of the intensity of destruction of the synagogue, destroyed by the Nazis and the Soviet authorities.

Vilna: Excavations reveal intensity of Great Synagogue's destruction

In operation in Khan Yunis:

IDF recovers bodies of five hostages in operation in Khan Yunis

IDF recovers bodies of hostages Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, in a military operation in the Gaza Strip. They will be buried in Israel in the coming days.

IDF recovers bodies of five hostages in operation in Khan Yunis

Trump:

Trump: It amazes me how Jewish people will vote for the Democrats

Former US President criticizes Vice President Harris: She’s totally against the Jewish people, and it amazes me how Jewish people will vote for the Democrats when they're being treated so disrespectfully.

Trump: It amazes me how Jewish people will vote for the Democrats

Australia sanctions seven residents of Judea and Samaria and Hilltop Youth

Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".

Australia sanctions seven residents of Judea and Samaria and Hilltop Youth

Sen. Graham introduces:

Sen. Graham introduces legislation to end financial support for Iranian regime

Tariffs For Terrorism Act of 2024 would require the President to identify countries that purchase, trade, consume or import crude oil or petroleum products from Iran and subsequently impose tariffs on products imported into the US from those countries.

Sen. Graham introduces legislation to end financial support for Iranian regime

Biden:

Biden: The best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation

President Joe Biden delivers national address, explains his decision to end to his re-election bid: It has been the honor of my life to serve as your president but the defense of democracy is more important than any man.

Biden: The best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation

US official:

US official: Negotiations for hostage release deal are in their closing stages

Senior US official says a deal between Israel and Hamas is "closeable". Biden and Netanyahu to discuss the details during their meeting on Thursday.

US official: Negotiations for hostage release deal are in their closing stages

Secret Service investigating

Secret Service investigating: Anti-Israel activists unleash maggots at Netanyahu's hotel

Secret Service investigating after Palestinian Youth Movement lets loose maggots and crickets at the Watergate Hotel where the Israeli delegation is staying, pulls fire alarms so the Israelis will 'have no peace.'

Secret Service investigating: Anti-Israel activists unleash maggots at Netanyahu's hotel

Half of Democrats absent from Netanyahu's address

Axios found that only about 100 House Democrats and 28 Senate Democrats were present in the House Chamber when Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, meaning that nearly half of the party's representatives and senators were missing.

Half of Democrats absent from Netanyahu's address

Kinneret:

Kinneret beach closed after 2 suspected cases of brain-eating amoeba

Gai beach closed after man dies from naegleria fowleri infection, 10-year-old hospitalized with brain infection. Both victims had been at that beach.

Kinneret beach closed after 2 suspected cases of brain-eating amoeba

During speech to Congress:

Rashida Tlaib holds signs calling Netanyahu 'war criminal' 'guilty of genocide'

Michigan Congressman wears keffiyeh to Israeli PM's speech to joint session of Congress.

Rashida Tlaib holds signs calling Netanyahu 'war criminal' 'guilty of genocide'

Watch:

Watch: Tunnel shaft and weapons found in children's bedroom

The 401st Brigade has been operating in ​​Tel al-Sultan and Shabura against terrorist infrastructure and operatives.

Watch: Tunnel shaft and weapons found in children's bedroom

Watch:

Watch: Comedian finds unanimous support for Hamas, Jew-hate, in Ramallah

Zach Sage visits what he calls the 'Wild West Bank' to talk to locals about their thoughts on peace with Israel, finds no criticism of Hamas or openness to peace.

Watch: Comedian finds unanimous support for Hamas, Jew-hate, in Ramallah

Amb. David Friedman:

Amb. David Friedman: 'I worry about Israel if, God forbid, Harris becomes president'

Former US Amb. to Israel says Netanyahu's address to Congress is the Prime Minister's chance to tell the world Israel's side of the story of the war with Hamas.

Amb. David Friedman: 'I worry about Israel if, God forbid, Harris becomes president'

Police:

Police: Remains found in vehicles that burned on October 7th

The police have begun examining charred remains found in vehicles that were hit with anti-tank missiles during the massacre to determine if they are bone fragments.

Police: Remains found in vehicles that burned on October 7th

Noa Argamani's moving post:

Noa Argamani's moving post: 'Yossi, you were a hero, I'll work to bring your brother back'

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani eulogized fellow hostage Yossi Sharabi, who was held captive together with her and was killed, and promised to work to bring back his brother, Eli, from captivity.

Noa Argamani's moving post: 'Yossi, you were a hero, I'll work to bring your brother back'

House Speaker warns:

Anyone who disrupts Netanyahu's speech, including Congressmen, face arrest, Speaker warns

House Speaker Mike Johnson issues warning to fellow lawmakers ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congross.

Anyone who disrupts Netanyahu's speech, including Congressmen, face arrest, Speaker warns

Ben-Gvir endorses Trump for President

National Security Minister says he cannot be neutral in the US Presidential election in light of security threats from Iran and its proxies and that Trump will take a harder stance against Iran.

Ben-Gvir endorses Trump for President

Report:

Report: Assassination attempted on fmr. Iranian President Ahmadinejad

According to sources familiar with the incident, the former president of Iran's car was seized during repairs and sabotaged.

Report: Assassination attempted on fmr. Iranian President Ahmadinejad

Hezbollah publishes new video inside Israel's borders

Video taken by Hezbollah UAV shows Ramat David Air Force base, located 50 km from Lebanese border, including locations of senior officers and sensitive storage sites.

Hezbollah publishes new video inside Israel's borders

Members of European Parliament: ‘The Hague is political, we are with you’

Head of Samaria Regional Council launches a joint working group of the pro-Samaria EP members: 'The circus in The Hague is a common danger for all of us. We must fight together!'

Members of European Parliament: ‘The Hague is political, we are with you’

From air and ground:

From air and ground: IDF unit eliminates terror cell driving in vehicle

IDF soldiers identify terror cell driving towards them, eliminate the terrorists in a combined ground and air operation.

From air and ground: IDF unit eliminates terror cell driving in vehicle

Two terrorists involved in Samaria attack are arrested

Five terrorists arrested near Tulkarem, including two who carried out a terror attack near Hermesh last week, in which four people were injured.

Two terrorists involved in Samaria attack are arrested

Philadelphi Corridor:

Sensors to be placed along Philadelphi Corridor to detect tunnels

The security forces say that after the sensors are placed, military presence along the Corridor will not be needed to locate tunnels and prevent underground smuggling.

Sensors to be placed along Philadelphi Corridor to detect tunnels

Boy, 10, hospitalized with brain infection

Healthy ten-year-old boy may have contracted 'brain-eating amoeba,' Health Ministry says.

Boy, 10, hospitalized with brain infection

Report: Israel agreed to one of Hamas' key demands for deal

Israel has agreed to compromise on Philadelphi Corridor, Rafah Crossing, in proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas terror group, report says.

Report: Israel agreed to one of Hamas' key demands for deal

Kathmandu: Plane crashes during takeoff, killing 18

Flight captain, sole survivor of lethal crash, evacuated to hospital; 18 bodies recovered.

Kathmandu: Plane crashes during takeoff, killing 18

Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing meets US counterpart

In Washington meeting, Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing Gal Hirsch meets US Deputy Special Envoy Dustin Stewart, discussing efforts on behalf of both countries' captive and missing.

Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing meets US counterpart

Netanyahu meets evangelical leaders during Washington trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet with US evangelical community leaders, speak with them about Israeli security and the return of the hostages.

Netanyahu meets evangelical leaders during Washington trip

Trump:

Trump: I'd like to debate Harris more than once

Former President says he would "absolutely" debate Vice President Kamala Harris: She’ll be no different because they have the same policies.

Trump: I'd like to debate Harris more than once

After conviction:

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress after his conviction

Senator Bob Menendez will resign his seat effective August 20, after he was found guilty of corruption.

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress after his conviction

'No politics'

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics: No politics

Head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron reject Palestinian Arab demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics: No politics