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IAF strikes 40 terror targets throughout Gaza

IDF forces continue fighting in Rafah area and central Gaza; IAF strikes approximately 40 terror targets throughout Gaza in a single day.

Survivor of attack: 'We are strong; we will still drive here'

Survivor of shooting attack near Shavei Shomron, Uri Hirschfeld, recounted the moments of horror. Head of Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan: 'We are fighting a war here.'

Cabinet Secretary estimates: Breakthrough on Draft Law

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds talks with Likud MKs, may have solved disagreements on Draft Law, report says.

White House meeting:

White House meeting: Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

US officials Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, and Israeli officials Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi meet to discuss war in Gaza, efforts to secure diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, allow Israelis and Lebanese to return home safely.

Shooting attack:

Shooting attack: Three Israelis lightly injured near Shavei Shomron

Three Israelis lightly injured in a shooting attack on a vehicle near Shavei Shomron. IDF troops are searching the area. Head of the Samaria Council: 'There is a war in Judea and Samaria, just like there is a war in Gaza and on the northern border.'

Germany:

Germany: Lebanese man arrested over procuring drones for Hezbollah

German authorities arrest Lebanese man accused of being a member of Hezbollah and procuring drone components that were to be exported for use in attacks against Israel.

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Watch: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt

Attendees at Republican National Convention cheer as Trump makes an appearance for the first time since the assassination attempt.

Special counsel to appeal dismissal of Trump classified docs case

Spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith says federal Judge Aileen Cannon "deviated from the uniform conclusion of all previous courts".

Biden: I'm a Zionist

US President in interview with Speedy Morman of Complex: If there weren’t an Israel, every Jew in the world would be at risk. There is a need for it to be strong.

Serbia:

Serbia: Attack on Israeli embassy was carried out by 'lone extremist'

Serbian Interior Minister says an investigation has found that a crossbow attack at the Israeli embassy in the Serbian capital last month was the act of a lone extremist.

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Watch: Prayer for hostages held in Gaza at Republican National Convention

Republican National Convention holds moment of silence and prayer for the hostages still being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Southern command chief signs:

Southern command chief signs: Localities near Gaza border declared closed military zones

Head of IDF Southern Command signs order to change the policy of closed military zones in several localities in the Gaza Envelope and in agricultural areas. The order is in effect until July 31.

Due to mistaken identification:

Three Israelis injured by IDF gunfire near Beit El due to mistaken identification

Three Israelis injured by IDF forces after mistakenly being identified as suspicious. The incident is under investigation.

Hezbollah responds:

Hezbollah responds: 20 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and the area

Barrage of 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon towards Kiryat Shmona and the area, following strike which eliminated businessman Muhammad Bara'a al-Katarji, who is close to the Assad regime and a commander in Hezbollah.

COGAT:

COGAT: 'UNRWA is simply trying to evade responsibility'

Major General Ghassan Alian lashes out at UNRWA on Twitter for their criticisms of the IDF raid of the UNRWA facility that was completed today.

Trump picks Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate

Former President announces he has chosen Ohio's junior senator, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' to be his running mate and Vice Presidential candidate.

Four Days Later:

Four Days Later: US has not yet fixed incorrect sanctions

The State Department has admited the sanctions targeted the wrong Israeli but have yet to publish a correction.

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Watch: Raid on UNRWA complex in Gaza completed

Two sites of the terrorist organizations' buildup in the Gaza Strip were destroyed. The IDF has published footage of the commando brigade's recent activities in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu pays condolence visit to families of fallen Druze soldiers

Netanyahu tells families of Druze soldiers who have fallen during the war with Hamas, 'I came here to bow my head before those who fell in the north and those who fell in the south, who stormed into the fire, who proved their heroism, sacrifice, leadership and personal example.'

Freed hostage:

Freed hostage: I was asked - say anything so he wouldn't touch us again

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was freed after 50 days in Hamas captivity in November addresses screening of 'Screams Before Silence,' recalls the horrors she and her mother endured in captivity.

IDF Confirms:

IDF Confirms: Many tanks were damaged, existing supply is insufficient

The IDF confirmed in its response to the Supreme Court that it was forced to postpone the pilot project for integrating women into the maneuvering forces due to a lack of functional tanks.

Report:

Report: Israel negotiating Egyptian control of Gaza border

Although neither country will publicly confirm the talks, an emerging plan may see Israel withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor if Egypt will earnestly secure it.

'He's on the roof!'

'He's on the roof:' Witnesses pointed out would-be assassin before shooting

Video from attempted assassination of Donald Trump shows bystanders pointing at the shooter prior to the shooting, attempting to draw police officer's attention to the threat.

Judge throws out classified documents case against Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case against former president for allegedly mishandling classified documents on grounds the appointment of a special counsel was unconstitutional.

Report: EU to impose sanctions on settlers, Tzav 9

After Biden Admin. imposed sanctions last week, the EU followed suit by imposing sanctions on right-wing groups and Jews in eastern Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria.

New British Foreign Secretary visits Yad Vashem

Secretary David Lammy says, 'One of the lessons of the Holocaust is the imperative to combat and defeat with all the strength the prevalent calls for the annihilation and elimination of the Jewish state.'

MLK speechwriter says he 'understands' Jewish anger after October 7

Clarence Jones, a close associate of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., recalls the Jews who joined the civil rights movement, addresses modern antisemitism in newly released docuseries.

'Voice from the North'

Former IDF band lead singer's tribute to northern Israel: 'Voice from the North'

During his military service, Eliad Eliyahu wrote the song "Voice from the North" for the band. Now, due to the unimaginable situation in northern Israel where he resides, he is renewing it.

Knesset committee approves:

Knesset committee approves: Common medications to be sold in non-pharmaceutical businesses

Painkillers, wound creams, and other common non-prescription medications may soon be sold in supermarkets and other non-pharmaceutical businesses.

IDF refutes soldiers' criticism

IDF Spokesman refutes soldiers' criticism: 'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesman R. Adm. Daniel Hagari refuted criticism by soldiers who claimed that the IDF's inquiry into the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri was lacking important information.

Number of measles cases in NYC rises to 11

Unvaccinated child tests positive for measles, exposes ER in New York City; migrants at shelter quarantined after testing positive for measles.

Strikes and civil disobedience

Strikes and civil disobedience: Yair Golan outlines the fight against the government

'The Democrats' Party chairman Yair Golan says the current opposition is not doing enough to take down the government.

Groundbreaking:

Groundbreaking: Step length may be marker for neurological deterioration

'Step length is a sensitive and non-invasive measure of a wide range of problems associated with aging, cognitive decline, and many neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis,' Tel Aviv University researchers say.

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Watch: The chilling testimony of Danielle and Emilia Aloni's survival

Project Remember publishes AI-illustrated testimony of October 7 massacre survivor and freed hostage Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her five-year-old daughter Emilia.

Haifa Mayor:

Haifa Mayor: 'We'll sit in bomb shelters for four days straight during a war'

Mayor Yona Yahav says his staff is working to prepare the city for a war with Hezbollah.

Herzog to UK Foreign Sec.:

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with President Herzog, as well as with the family of Tamir Adar, who was murdered and whose body was being held by Hamas.

Three years later:

Three years later: Restaurant owner indicted after woman dies of allergic reaction

Indictment alleges that restaurant owner 'did not set compliance protocols for food, violating the obligation to act with care and creating an unreasonable risk to the life' of Osher Deri.

Court ordered Israel:

Court ordered Israel to pay legal fees for over 100 Nukhba terrorists

Following new legislation in Knesset, Israeli court orders government to pay for private attorneys for over 100 of Hamas' Nukhba terrorists.

Civil Administration demolishes illegal gas station in Binyamin region

Security sources noted that the gas station has been used for cover for acts terror of terror and rock attacks against Israeli vehicles traveling on Route 437 and nearby roads.

Iran:

At least 266 prisoners put to death in year's first half in Iran

According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the majority of those executed were ethnic minorities. 10 prisoners were executed for charges of political and religious activities, including espionage for Israel.