Samaria mourns:
Samaria mourns: Shepherd, Avraham Herzlich, dies at 85
Avraham Herzlich is father of Talia who was murdered 25 years ago in a terrorist attack, together with her husband Rabbi Binyamin Kahane.
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Overnight:
Overnight: Palestinian Authority Arab hides in Jewish town for 14 minutes
Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrates Jewish town of Telem, remains there for 14 minutes as security tracks him.
IDF strikes launchers used to fire at Sderot
IDF strikes, dismantles, terror targets including terrorist cells and launchers used to fire at Sderot on Tuesday.
Following criticism:
Following criticism, IDF delays publication of Kibbutz Nir Oz investigation
Publication of the investigation into the failures that led to the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz delayed following criticism of investigation into Kibbutz Be'eri massacre. IDF: 'Investigation for Kibbutz Nir Oz not yet complete.'
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'The best tool for fighting cost of living'
'What is good for Europe is good for Israel' is a reform strategy to open markets for import of any product on a fast track with minimum regulation and bureaucracy, Finance Minister Smotrich says.
On Mount Carmel:
On Mount Carmel, Israeli teen finds ancient ring engraved with 'goddess of war'
Yair Whiteson, 13, discovers 1800-year-old ring engraved with the 'goddess of war' while hiking on Mount Carmel.
Rescued hostage, Noa Argamani, to join PM on trip to US
Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, will join PM at Congress speech, together with her father and other hostage families.
After Baldwin case dismissed:
After Baldwin case dismissed: ‘Rust’ armorer files for dismissal of her case or new trial
Attorney for convicted “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed files motion for new trial or to have her case thrown out, after the related case against actor Alec Baldwin was dismissed.
Barrage on northern Israel
Barrage on northern Israel, IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon
Sirens sounded around 2:20 a.m. in Nahariya and other localities in the Western Galilee. 15 projectiles from Lebanon fired, some of which were intercepted.
"Commander Butcher"
Georgian national known as "Commander Butcher" indicted for planning mass attack on Jews
Michail Chkhikvishvili -- who calls himself "Commander Butcher" -- indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts.
VP Harris asks Vance to join August 13 debate
US Vice President Kamala Harris asks Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, to join an August 13 debate hosted by CBS.
Haley at Republican convention:
Haley at Republican convention: Trump has my strong endorsement, period
Former US Ambassador to the UN, who challenged Trump for the Republican nomination, attends Republican National Convention and stresses the importance of unity.
DHS to probe Secret Service's planning of Trump rally
Inspector general of Department of Homeland Security opens investigation into the US Secret Service’s planning of rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, during which an assassination attempt was made on Trump.
Mending of ties?
Mending of ties? Trump shares Netanyahu's video condemning assassination attempt
According to Axios, Netanyahu’s allies encouraged by the fact that Trump shared Netanyahu's video amid their efforts to try to repair ties between the two.
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial
Jury finds Democrat from New Jersey guilty of 16 counts — including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent.
Report:
Report: Biden mulling major reforms to the Supreme Court
According to sources, the reforms would include term limits for the justices and an ethics code for the court that would contain an enforcement mechanism.
Trump Assassination Attempt:
Trump Assassination Attempt: Shooter climbed over snipers
CNN reported that recently, intelligence was received about a plot by Iran to assassinate Trump.
Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv
Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.
6-year-old boy found dead, believed murdered, in Herzliya
Woman arrested with axe at mall, suspected of murdering her child, who was found dead by his grandmother.
40 rockets launched at Galilee from Lebanon
No injuries reported after latest barrage of dozens of rockets launched at northern Israel by Hezbollah.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'We have no intention of losing this confrontation'
PM speaks at state memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell during Operation Protective Edge, vows to increase pressure on Hamas and return the hostages.
IDU holds special meeting with Harish emergency forces
The organization is working to supply towns with security dogs to supplement defenses in light of the rising threat level as the war goes on.
Report:
Report: Chief of Staff demanded apology from Netanyahu
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reportedly demanded an apology after PM said the 'military pressure wasn't strong enough for months.' Netanyahu did not apologize.
Gallant orders establishment of hospital in Israel for Gaza children
Defense Minister's office says hospital needed due to the closure of the Rafah Crossing, patients will be screened for connections to Hamas.
First Days in Hell:
First days in hell: Photos of female observers from their initial days in captivity
The families of the observers are now allowing the publication of photos showing their loved ones during their first days in captivity. The images reveal them bruised and wounded from the horrific abduction that the entire world witnessed.
'One culprit, 120 hostages':
'One culprit, 120 hostages': Bereaved father disrupts President's speech
A state memorial ceremony was held on Mount Herzl in memory of the fallen soldiers of Operation 'Protective Edge'. A bereaved father's outburst caused a temporary halt to the ceremony.
9 months into war:
9 months into war: Half of Hamas military leadership eliminated
IDF says 14,000 members of Hamas military forces have been killed since the beginning of the war.
Thousands of haredim to begin receiving draft notices next week
3,000 haredim expected to receive their first draft orders starting on Sunday after Supreme Court rules against mass exemptions for haredi yeshiva students.
IDF strikes terrorists who operated in UNRWA school in Nuseirat
The IAF struck a company commander in the Islamic Jihad's Naval Unit in western Khan Younis.
J.D. Vance:
J.D. Vance: 'Punch Iran hard'
Donald Trump's prospective VP declared that only a show of strength would prevent Iranian aggression.
Three rockets fired towards Sderot following Deif elimination attempt
One rocket intercepted, two fall in open areas; first responders treat lightly-wounded individual who was injured while running for shelter.
Data reveals: Enlisting 1,000 haredim into combat could save 1.3b
Path to Draft Law which will provide historic and real solution begins only in Knesset committee, MK Yuli Edelstein says.
Hebron:
Hebron: Arab woman planning to carry out stabbing attack in Cave of Patriarchs arrested
Security forces in Judea and Samaria arrested a 50-year-old Palestinian Arab woman, who admitted that she was planning to carry out a stabbing attack in the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Shin Bet discloses:
Shin Bet discloses: 'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions'
Three Israeli citizens arrested in last two weeks on suspicion of performing security activities directed by Iranian intelligence officials.
Commander who fired shell at Be'eri: 'We had no choice'
Colonel Nissim Hazan said that he did not know there were hostages in the house of Pessi Cohen in Kibbutz Be'eri, but added that 'there was no choice. This was a surreal situation.'
Security alert for Eilat area canceled
Police forces close off roads to Eilat following suspicion of security incident on Route 12.
Victim of ramming attack still in serious condition
Condition of victim of Sunday's ramming attack still 'very serious,' second victim's condition still moderate, hospital says.
Israeli flags on Rafah beach
Photographer Oren Cohen caught on camera three Israeli flags placed by IDF soldiers on Rafah beach, emphasizing Israeli control over the area.
Egypt believes war in Gaza will continue until US elections
Fighting in Gaza may continue until end of 2024, steps should be taken to secure Egypt-Gaza border, Egyptian source says.
Near Ramallah:
Gazan terrorist who stabbed Border Police fighter eliminated
A terrorist stabbed a Border Police fighter and was eliminated. The soldier received medical treatment and his injury was defined as mild.
