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Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

The Washington Post issues rare correction, admitting it misrepresented Israeli involvement in a Gaza incident that left over 30 dead. Updated findings and video footage refute the initial claims, which echoed unverified Hamas-linked sources.

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

Hamas crumbling, Gaza turns to Israel for aid:

Hamas crumbling, Gaza turns to Israel for aid: IDF spokesman lays bare the truth

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reveals Hamas is losing its grip on Gaza as Israel steps up aid distribution — despite terrorists firing on their own civilians to block the help. 'We will not rest until the last hostage is home.'

Hamas crumbling, Gaza turns to Israel for aid: IDF spokesman lays bare the truth

Amit Segal: 'Only one man can trigger elections'

Amit Segal warns Shas chief Aryeh Deri alone has the power to collapse Netanyahu's government, as tensions over IDF Draft Law reach a boiling point.

Amit Segal: 'Only one man can trigger elections'

Trump's press secretary slams 'Fake News' BBC for retracting false stories about Israel

'Unlike some in the media, we don't take the word of Hamas with total truth... I suggest that journalists who actually care about truth do the same,' President Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt says.

Trump's press secretary slams 'Fake News' BBC for retracting false stories about Israel

2 rockets fired at Israel from Syria fall in open areas

Sirens sound in southern Golan Heights following rocket attack from Syria; IDF responds with artillery fire.

2 rockets fired at Israel from Syria fall in open areas

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted

Sirens activated in central missile after the IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory.

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We have a mission, complete victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu called on Israelis to attend a right-wing rally expected on Thursday in Jerusalem, calling it "a demonstration against the rule of the bureaucrats. Who are you? Were you elected Prime Minister?"

Netanyahu: 'We have a mission, complete victory'

MDA:

MDA: Omer was a standout volunteer who saved many lives

IDF Soldier and MDA Volunteer Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder fell in battle in Gaza, 'He was deeply dedicated to everything he did — both in MDA and during his military service,' Zaki Heller, MDA Spokesperson says.

MDA: Omer was a standout volunteer who saved many lives

White House:

President Trump announces, 'This President has your back'

'This President will stand up for Americans of all religions, of all faiths, of all creeds; to Jewish Americans at home, across the country, this President has your back,' says White House Press Secretary.

President Trump announces, 'This President has your back'

Herzog to captivity survivor

Herzog to captivity survivor: Your presence here is a message of hope

President Isaac Herzog met with released hostage Omer Wenkert, who was held by Hamas for over a year and freed this past February.

Herzog to captivity survivor: Your presence here is a message of hope

Three arrested in France for vandalizing Jewish sites

French authorities arrest three Serbian nationals for defacing Jewish institutions in central Paris, investigators probe possible foreign involvement, potentially linked to Russia.

Three arrested in France for vandalizing Jewish sites

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: 'Hamas losing control; Governance crumbling'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says every other house encountered in Gaza is booby-trapped during press briefing.

IDF Spokesperson: 'Hamas losing control; Governance crumbling'

Jewish ex-MLB star slams AOC for response to Colorado attack

World Series champion and multiple-time All-Star Kevin Youkilis accuses Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of 'virtue signalling' following latest antisemitic terror attack when she does not confront calls to 'globilize the Intifada.'

Jewish ex-MLB star slams AOC for response to Colorado attack

PM after 3 soldiers killed:

PM after 3 soldiers killed: The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives

The Prime Minister addresses the nation after 3 Givati soldiers were killed in Gaza. 'They fell in a just war like no other - we will defeat Hamas, liberate all the hostages and ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'

PM after 3 soldiers killed: The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives

National Mission:

Defense Min. appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz appoints Avichai Tanami as special coordinator to address hilltop youth, ending use of administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Min. appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth in Judea and Samaria

Colorado attack suspect supported the Muslim Brotherhood

The social media posts of the Egyptian national accused of carrying out a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado featured praise for the radical Muslim Brotherhood organization.

Colorado attack suspect supported the Muslim Brotherhood

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Judea and Samaria

Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Judea and Samaria

Deputy Foreign Minister

Dep. Foreign Minister to foreign press: International community must act now to stop Iran

Deputy FM Haskel addresses Iran’s nuclear threat, rising antisemitic violence, humanitarian effort in Gaza, and France’s unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, 'Unilateral actions may lead to unilateral actions on Israel’s part too.'

Dep. Foreign Minister to foreign press: International community must act now to stop Iran

Colorado attacker planned mass shooting, but couldn’t buy a gun because he’s an illegal

Soliman 'used Molotov cocktails after being denied purchase of a gun because he was not a legal citizen,' court filings say.

Colorado attacker planned mass shooting, but couldn’t buy a gun because he’s an illegal

John Fetterman:

John Fetterman: Pro-Israel Democrats have 'lost the argument' in parts of the party

Pro-Israel Senator from Pennsylvania laments how the far left has come down on the wrong side of an issue of "moral clarity" for him.

John Fetterman: Pro-Israel Democrats have 'lost the argument' in parts of the party

Iranian agent in eastern Jerusalem arrested

The ISA and the Israel Police uncovered a suspect from eastern Jerusalem who was allegedly working on behalf of Iran.

Iranian agent in eastern Jerusalem arrested

‘Arm, deport, and make Aliyah’

Betar USA responds to Colorado attack: ‘Arm, deport, and make Aliyah’

Following assault on pro-Israel rally, group urges Jewish self-defense, deportation of pro-Hamas illegals, and immigration to Israel as the ultimate Zionist response.

Betar USA responds to Colorado attack: ‘Arm, deport, and make Aliyah’

Netanyahu Trial:

Netanyahu Trial: Cross-examination begins in Case 1000

Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed allegations of accepting gifts from media outlets as absurd: 'I had no interest in their coverage anyway.'

Netanyahu Trial: Cross-examination begins in Case 1000

Visiting delegation:

Visiting delegation: 'Returning to Gaza - a prerequisite for victory'

Diaspora Jews join Nachala-led mission to explore new settlement sites and back renewed Jewish presence in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.

Visiting delegation: 'Returning to Gaza - a prerequisite for victory'

'The Jackal Speaks'

BBC acquires Israeli documentary 'The Jackal Speaks' for global broadcast

Israeli-made documentary featuring prison interviews with Carlos the Jackal to be broadcast globally on BBC Storyville.

BBC acquires Israeli documentary 'The Jackal Speaks' for global broadcast

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes terrorist near weapons storage facility

Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, dismantled weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and numerous terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground.

Watch: IDF strikes terrorist near weapons storage facility

From the soldiers' POV

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis from the soldiers' POV

IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis from the soldiers' POV

Anti-Israel activists deported after entering restricted military zone

Activists entered a restricted military zone near Avigail; both later deported following police and immigration proceedings.

Anti-Israel activists deported after entering restricted military zone

Omer's mother mourns:

Omer's mother mourns: 'My firstborn son. A tremendous loss'

Omer Van Gelder, a dedicated MDA volunteer and aspiring doctor, will be buried at Mount Herzl; family mourns 'a tremendous loss' after deadly IED attack in Jabaliya.

Omer's mother mourns: 'My firstborn son. A tremendous loss'

Survey Shows:

Survey Shows: One in five Israeli adults is a smoker

A postwar survey shows smoking rate higher than the OECD average, with twice the rate of smoking among the Arab public as compared to Jewish citizens.

Survey Shows: One in five Israeli adults is a smoker

Father Of Hostage:

Father Of Hostage: 'It was too painful to celebrate Shavuot'

Itzik, father of the hostage Eitan Horn, shares his difficult feelings regarding the renewed offensive in Gaza and the lack of information about the hostages.

Father Of Hostage: 'It was too painful to celebrate Shavuot'

UN condemns Houthi detention of dozens of aid workers

UN marks one year since Houthi rebel crackdown on humanitarian personnel, urges immediate accountability and compassion during Eid al-Adha.

UN condemns Houthi detention of dozens of aid workers

Growing concern:

Khat smuggling by haredi youth sparks outcry across Europe’s Jewish communities

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

Khat smuggling by haredi youth sparks outcry across Europe’s Jewish communities

Remembering Omer:

Remembering Omer: 'Giving was a core value for him'

The principal of the school where Omer Van Gelder studied eulogized him after the IDF announced that he had been killed in action.

Remembering Omer: 'Giving was a core value for him'

Eyes on dual nationals

Canadian police investigate Gaza war crimes, eyes on dual nationals

Canadian-Israeli individuals, including IDF veterans and residents, may face scrutiny under low-profile federal probe tied to Gaza war.

Canadian police investigate Gaza war crimes, eyes on dual nationals

Draft crisis:

Draft crisis: Coalition strains escalate as haredi deadline expires

Haredi factions weigh coalition exit amid stalled negotiations; Netanyahu allies push for delay to stabilize government through summer.

Draft crisis: Coalition strains escalate as haredi deadline expires

Television host urges love, not protests, at Netanyahu wedding

Television host Avri Gilad denounced plans to disturb the wedding of Avner Netanyahu and offered an alternative solution.

Television host urges love, not protests, at Netanyahu wedding

IDF troops fire at suspects who threatened them near aid site

The IDF noted that it is aware of reports regarding casualties, and the details of the incident are being looked into.

IDF troops fire at suspects who threatened them near aid site

Report:

Report: Syria to absorb 3,500 foreign jihadists with US approval

Integration of Uyghur militants into Syrian military draws international scrutiny amid shift in US policy.

Report: Syria to absorb 3,500 foreign jihadists with US approval

Former Galei Tzahal Commander:

Former Galei Tzahal Commander: 'Hamas defeated us without intending to do so'

The former commander of Israel Defense Forces Radio, Moshe Shlonsky, said that Hamas has achieved diplomatic victory despite its military losses.

Former Galei Tzahal Commander: 'Hamas defeated us without intending to do so'