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Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: IDF reservist succumbed to wounds from drone strike

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Efraim Ben Amram, 25 from Yesud Hama'ala, who was severely wounded in a drone strike on the Golan Heights in June, passed away.

Cleared for publication: IDF reservist succumbed to wounds from drone strike

19 mil. pounds of aid

19 mil. pounds of aid | US sums up Gaza maritime pier operation

USAID reports that US humanitarian pier delivered 19 million pounds of aid to Gaza; stating that a ceasefire is urgently needed to enable the surge of assistance and the release of hostages.

19 mil. pounds of aid | US sums up Gaza maritime pier operation

Anti-Israel model chosen as face of Munich Olympics shoe remake

Activists are calling out Adidas for choosing supermodel Bella Hadid to be the face of the remake of the shoes used by athletes at the games where 11 Israeli participants were murdered by Palestinian terrorists.

Anti-Israel model chosen as face of Munich Olympics shoe remake

Arab affairs expert:

Arab affairs expert: Hamas at its lowest point militarily since the war began

Avi Issacharoff said that Israel should take advantage of the fact that Hamas needs a ceasefire to advance a hostage deal.

Arab affairs expert: Hamas at its lowest point militarily since the war began

Security forces eliminate sniper who killed IDF soldier

IDF, ISA, eliminate sniper who murdered Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat.

Security forces eliminate sniper who killed IDF soldier

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike

Mohammed Jabarah, senior terrorist in the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group, responsible for carrying out terror attacks and missile launches, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike, IDF confirms.

IDF confirms: Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike

MK Dan Illouz: Palestinian state 'dangerous idea for whole world'

MK Dan Illouz addresses global community from Knesset plenum, stressing that a 'Palestinian state would embolden terrorists worldwide.' Watch.

MK Dan Illouz: Palestinian state 'dangerous idea for whole world'

Indictment:

Indictment: 5 police officers accused of throwing grenades at protesters

The Police Investigations Department filed an indictment against five officers who threw stun grenades during protests against the judicial reform, including Superintendent Meir Suissa.

Indictment: 5 police officers accused of throwing grenades at protesters

Report:

Report: 42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment.

Report: 42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Hamas terrorists fire RPG at IDF soldiers securing humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza, moderately injuring one soldier

IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Judean Desert:

3,800-year-old red textile dyed with Biblical scarlet discovered in Judean Desert Caves

Cloth fragment, earliest evidence of textile dyed with kermes, identified with the "scarlet worm" in the source texts, is discovered in Judean Desert Caves.

3,800-year-old red textile dyed with Biblical scarlet discovered in Judean Desert Caves

Republican senators chase USSS director through RNC

Republican lawmakers accuse Director Cheatle of failing to provide sufficient accountability for the assassination attempt.

Republican senators chase USSS director through RNC

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Navy

IDF, ISA, eliminate the commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Naval Forces in Gaza City and an additional terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Navy

Javier Milei:

Javier Milei: AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre

At WJC Event Commemorating 1994 Buenos Aires Bombing, Argentina’s President Pledges To Intensify Anti-Terrorism Measures

Javier Milei: AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

Axios reports that the Biden administration sent a private warning to Iran last month expressing serious concerns about its activities that could be used for the production of a nuclear weapon.

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

'Omer, we love you'

Parents of hostage at RNC: October 7th was and remains an attack on Americans

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American Omer Neutra who was taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attack, speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Omer, we love you. We won't stop fighting for you.

Parents of hostage at RNC: October 7th was and remains an attack on Americans

Rep. Adam Schiff:

Rep. Adam Schiff: I believe it is time for Biden to pass the torch

Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race: I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.

Rep. Adam Schiff: I believe it is time for Biden to pass the torch

Report:

Report: US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Axios reports that the US, Israel and the Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting last week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing as part of a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Report: US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Military Intelligence probe:

Military Intelligence probe: Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

The Military Intelligence Directorate investigating internally the oversight which led to October 7. The assumption was that Hamas was deterred and was not seeking to start a war.

Military Intelligence probe: Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

Report:

Report: Schumer told Biden it would be better if he withdrew

ABC News reports that Senate Democratic leader told President Biden in a meeting on Saturday it would be better if he ended his reelection campaign.

Report: Schumer told Biden it would be better if he withdrew

FM Katz welcomes the move

US, 35 countries adopt Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism, FM Katz welcomes the move

US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, announces new legally non-binding guidelines which include policies to monitor and combat antisemitism.

US, 35 countries adopt Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism, FM Katz welcomes the move

Head of Manpower Directorate:

IDF Personnel Director: 'I hope to see secular soldiers with haredi ones in the same tank'

The Head of the Manpower Directorate (J1), MG Yaniv Asor spoke to future enlistees about the efforts to draft haredi soldiers into the IDF. 'IDF service is an enormous privilege, an honor, and not a burden.'

IDF Personnel Director: 'I hope to see secular soldiers with haredi ones in the same tank'

Biden says 'medical condition' could prompt him to drop out of race

Incumbent President continues to say he has no plans to withdraw from the presidential race despite pressure to do so, says doctors would have to diagnose him with a medical condition before he steps aside.

Biden says 'medical condition' could prompt him to drop out of race

Islamic Jihad claims to have shot down an IDF drone

The IDF confirmed that a drone fell near Nur Shams but added that it fell due to a technical malfunction.

Islamic Jihad claims to have shot down an IDF drone

Israel expects

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant expected within 2 weeks

With questions over whether new Labour government in Britain will follow through on the previous Conservative government's agreement to challenge the ICC's jurisdiction over Israel, warrants expected within the next 2 weeks.

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant expected within 2 weeks

US bars Elor Azariya and his family from entering the country

Biden Administration announces sanctions on former soldier who was convicted for killing a wounded terrorist in 2016 and released 6 years ago as part of growing campaign of sanctions on right-wing Israelis and settlers.

US bars Elor Azariya and his family from entering the country

London:

10 members of anti-Israel group arrested for planning to disrupt King's speech

Members of Youth Demand group arrested for plan to disrupt the State Opening of the British Parliament in London.

10 members of anti-Israel group arrested for planning to disrupt King's speech

Birthright launches 2 programs to empower young Jewish adults

Birthright Israel announced that it is offering two new programs this summer to address young Diaspora Jews’ desire to bolster their knowledge of geopolitics, public diplomacy and Israel’s counterterrorism efforts.

Birthright launches 2 programs to empower young Jewish adults

Rafah:

Rafah: IDF destroys tunnel used in June infiltration attempt

The Combat Engineering Unit of the 143rd Division, the Yahalom Unit, and the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion of the Southern Gaza Brigade dismantled an offensive underground tunnel route that was approximately 700 meters long, in the Rafah area.

Rafah: IDF destroys tunnel used in June infiltration attempt

Mossad Chief to cabinet:

Mossad Chief to cabinet: 'The girls in captivity don't have time'

Mossad Director David Barnea told the cabinet that the female hostages do not have time for Israel to find a way to prevent weapons from reaching the northern Gaza Strip before a deal is made.

Mossad Chief to cabinet: 'The girls in captivity don't have time'

'Don't say how many'

'Don't say how many' | IDF representative's notes reveal talking points on haredi draft

During a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting IDF representatives refused to reveal how many pre-draft evaluation orders would be sent to haredim on Sunday.

'Don't say how many' | IDF representative's notes reveal talking points on haredi draft

Dressed as Santa Claus:

Neo-Nazi plotted to give poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City

Alleged leader of hate group who called for school shootings and suicide bombings charged with plotting to have man dressed as Santa Claus give poisoned candy to Jewish children in Brooklyn.

Neo-Nazi plotted to give poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City

In Honor of USA Independence

Israel Heritage Foundation Hosts Alison Esposito In Honor of USA Independence Day 2024

IHF hosts dinner In Honor of USA Independence Day 2024 with Alison Esposito, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, NYPD’s Chief Richie Taylor & Special guest Author, pro-Israel advocate, Alyssa Rosenheck. Watch.

Israel Heritage Foundation Hosts Alison Esposito In Honor of USA Independence Day 2024

Judge shocked by photos from scene of 6-year-old's murder

Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court orders detention of mother of 6-year-old boy found stabbed to death in Herzliya extended by 9 days.

Judge shocked by photos from scene of 6-year-old's murder

Father of IDF lookout:

Father of IDF lookout: 'We have indications that the lookouts are still alive'

Eli Albag, father of IDF lookout Liri Albag, who is held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, says he 'collapsed' after publication of photo, has indication that the Nahal Oz lookouts are still alive.

Father of IDF lookout: 'We have indications that the lookouts are still alive'

Nasrallah threatens:

Nasrallah threatens: We will attack towns which have not yet been hit

'Cost of living in Israel, collapsing Israeli economy, show the fruits of our pressure,' Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claims.

Nasrallah threatens: We will attack towns which have not yet been hit

Haredi minister:

Haredi minister tells court: 'We will not leave the government'

Welfare Minister Yakov Margi, who served in the IDF, promises that his party will not leave the government over the Draft Law crisis. 'Defense Ministry prefers to play politics instead of drafting haredim.'

Haredi minister tells court: 'We will not leave the government'

Jewish Ambassador in Namibia given a Jewish burial

A Jewish resident of Namibia passed away on Tuesday and with the help of the Chabad emissary and local residents, he was given a Jewish burial.

Jewish Ambassador in Namibia given a Jewish burial

Defense Min. to Sec. Austin:

Defense Min. to Sec. Austin: Mohammed Deif is 'Osama bin Laden' of Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing operations against Hamas in Gaza, potential escalation with Hezbollah.

Defense Min. to Sec. Austin: Mohammed Deif is 'Osama bin Laden' of Gaza

CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla, discussing strategic security issues, regional cooperation, and expanding operational tools.

CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff