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Obama praises Biden, does not endorse Harris

Former President issues a statement after Biden announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race: Joe understands better than anyone the stakes in this election will be at risk if we allow Donald Trump back in the White House.

Obama praises Biden, does not endorse Harris

Magnitude of 3.7

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake felt in the Dead Sea area

Residents report that the earthquake was felt in Dimona, the Dead Sea and Ma'ale Adumim. No injuries or damage reported.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake felt in the Dead Sea area

VP Harris announces:

VP Harris announces: My intention is to earn and win this nomination

US Vice President issues statement after Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the Presidential race, declares her intention to win the Democratic Party’s nomination.

VP Harris announces: My intention is to earn and win this nomination

Worrying number of road accidents in Bnei Brak

Bnei Brak, one of the most densely populated cities in Israel, witnesses a worrying number road accidents, with many injured.

Worrying number of road accidents in Bnei Brak

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Limited window of opportunity' for prisoner swap deal

IDF's military achievements during the war have created conditions, limited window of opportunity, to establish framework for the release of the hostages, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Defense Minister: 'Limited window of opportunity' for prisoner swap deal

Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: Biden is a 'symbol of the unbreakable bond' between US and Israel

Following announcement that US President Joe Biden will drop out of the presidential race, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanks US Biden for his friendship and support, calls him a 'symbol of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples.'

Pres. Herzog: Biden is a 'symbol of the unbreakable bond' between US and Israel

Trump: 'Biden should have stayed in his basement'

Former US President Donald Trump says US President Joe Biden 'quit the race in complete disgrace.'

Trump: 'Biden should have stayed in his basement'

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Special meeting of United Nations Security Council to discuss Houthi UAV attack on Tel Aviv, Israel's retaliation at Houthi military port in Yemen.

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Daycare provider arrested on suspicion of abuse

Daycare provider, 22, employed in private childcare center is arrested on suspicion of abusing the young children in her care.

Daycare provider arrested on suspicion of abuse

Two brothers from East Jerusalem steal an IDF pickup truck

Central District detectives today arrested two brothers from East Jerusalem on suspicion of stealing a military pickup truck from a garage in Petah Tikva.

Two brothers from East Jerusalem steal an IDF pickup truck

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'Increasing indications that Mohammed Deif was eliminated'

IDF sources tell international media that the signs are growing that Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif was in fact successfully eliminated in an IDF strike earlier this month.

IDF spokesman: 'Increasing indications that Mohammed Deif was eliminated'

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona:

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona: 14% of the city's residents will not return

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Avichai Stern, claims that the state is not acting as required towards the situation on the northern border.

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona: 14% of the city's residents will not return

Brother of UAV strike victim:

Brother of UAV strike victim: 'He was a very good man, he didn't know how to say no'

Dima, the brother of Yevgeny Perder, recounted the moment he learned that his brother was killed by a Houthi UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv.

Brother of UAV strike victim: 'He was a very good man, he didn't know how to say no'

Fear of contaminated water

Fear of contaminated water| IDF to vaccinate soldiers in Gaza for Polio

The IDF is working with various organizations to bring vaccines intended for the population of the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Strip.

Fear of contaminated water| IDF to vaccinate soldiers in Gaza for Polio

Three years after attack:

Three years after attack: Rock-throwing terrorist caught and indicted

One of the terrorists who in 2021 approached a vehicle and pelted it with rocks, causing the Jewish driver severe head injuries, was arrested and indicted.

Three years after attack: Rock-throwing terrorist caught and indicted

IDF troops exchange fire with terrorists in northern Samaria

An IDF Tiger armored vehicle drove over an explosive device which detonated. No one was hurt.

IDF troops exchange fire with terrorists in northern Samaria

'Attack on Israel's sovereignty'

'Attack on Israel's sovereignty' |Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that US sanctions against him and fellow Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir would have severe consequences for Israel-US relations.

'Attack on Israel's sovereignty' |Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: Israel needs to respond to the Houthis 'like in the hood'

Zvi Yehezkeli on the Israeli attack in Yemen: 'If Israel continues to inflict disproportionate pain on the Houthis - they will be careful'.

Zvi Yehezkeli: Israel needs to respond to the Houthis 'like in the hood'

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip:

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip: Efforts to approve Israel's response to hostage deal

Israel is making an effort to give its answer to the moderators before Prime Minister Netanyahu takes off for the US where he will meet with President Biden.

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip: Efforts to approve Israel's response to hostage deal

IDF troops locate ready-to-fire mortar shells in Rafah

The IDF stated that its troops are continuing to operate in the Gaza Strip from land, air, and sea.

IDF troops locate ready-to-fire mortar shells in Rafah

After 150 years:

After 150 years: Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

At the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University have discovered a massive moat, at least nine meters deep and at least 30 meters wide.

After 150 years: Fortification that protected the kings of Jerusalem uncovered

Nir Oz inquiry:

Nir Oz inquiry: Gaza Division failed, command didn't know what was happening

The inquiry into the IDF's failures in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th found a disastrous lack of understanding by the command of what was transpiring on the ground.

Nir Oz inquiry: Gaza Division failed, command didn't know what was happening

France:

France: Neo-Nazi sent to prison for targeting Paris Olympics

French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online, suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.

France: Neo-Nazi sent to prison for targeting Paris Olympics

Sirens in Eilat

Sirens in Eilat: Arrow system intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded around 6:15 a.m. in Eilat and the surrounding area. Arrow system intercepts missile that was launched from Yemen towards the city.

Sirens in Eilat: Arrow system intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Houthi leader warns Saudis:

Houthi leader warns Saudi Arabia: Don't collaborate with the US, Israel and Britain

In recently televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi warned against Saudi Arabia’s “collaboration” with the United States, Israel, and Britain in implementing measures to close Sanaa’s banks, airport, and seaport.

Houthi leader warns Saudi Arabia: Don't collaborate with the US, Israel and Britain

Trump:

Trump: I took a bullet for democracy

Former President holds first rally since assassination attempt: They keep saying he's a threat to democracy...last week I took a bullet for democracy.

Trump: I took a bullet for democracy

'Months of Houthi attacks'

Austin and Gallant speak after Israeli attack in Yemen: Followed months of Houthi attacks

Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and Israel's right to self-defense in conversation with DM Gallant.

Austin and Gallant speak after Israeli attack in Yemen: Followed months of Houthi attacks

Hesder yeshiva student severely injured in Rafah

Neve Dekalim hesder yeshiva asks Jews around the world to pray for recovery of Yoni Greenblatt, an IDF soldier who was severely injured in Rafah.

Hesder yeshiva student severely injured in Rafah

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: We increased the defense systems, are ready on all fronts

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to Houthi uAV attack on Tel Aviv, says it is 'extremely serious, regardless of where in Israel it happened.'

IDF spokesman: We increased the defense systems, are ready on all fronts

Two IDF soldiers injured after UAV infiltrates from Lebanon

One IDF soldier lightly injured, one moderately injured, following infiltration of hostile UAV from Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers injured after UAV infiltrates from Lebanon

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Israeli President Herzog praises IAF strike, calls it 'a clear example of what Israel’s Air Force is capable of – and a clear message to our enemies.'

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Defense Minister: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

'The first time that the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them; we will do this in any place where it may be required,' promises Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Minister: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

Sea of Galilee:

Sea of Galilee: 17 people rescued from overturned boat

The boat rolled off the coast of Kfar Nahum due to high winds and waves. An air and sea operation was launched to rescue survivors.

Sea of Galilee: 17 people rescued from overturned boat

Yemeni Armed Forces:

Yemeni Armed Forces: Victory belongs to Yemen, Israel attacked civilian targets

Yemeni Armed Forces claim fuel tanks, port used for military purposes, as 'civilian targets,' call on nations of the world to 'take serious action' against Israel.

Yemeni Armed Forces: Victory belongs to Yemen, Israel attacked civilian targets

Heavy barrages on northern Israel

None injured after approximately 45 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel, 30 of them towards the Golan Heights and 15 towards the Galilee.

Heavy barrages on northern Israel

IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City

IDF uncovers hidden weapons located in a multi-story building and a terrorist's apartment in the Gaza City area.

IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City

Russia:

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russia

Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, found guilty of spying and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russia

Agreement reached:

Agreement reached, Louisiana to delay implementing Ten Commandments requirement

Louisiana to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms until at least November, according to agreement approved by federal judge.

Agreement reached, Louisiana to delay implementing Ten Commandments requirement

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Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC, post later deleted

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC, post later deleted

Austin and Gallant speak following UAV attack on Tel Aviv

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Austin and Gallant speak following UAV attack on Tel Aviv