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'For political reasons'

Reserve officer jailed after refusing orders to report 'for political reasons'

Captain (Res.) Ron Feiner sentenced to 20 days in military prison after refusing reserve duty in protest of Gaza war and government stance on hostages.

Reserve officer jailed after refusing orders to report 'for political reasons'

Miracle in Beitar Illit:

Devastating fire destroys home in Beitar Illit – child spared by minutes

Quick response by volunteer firefighters prevents tragedy after blaze engulfs Beitar Illit apartment; child feared trapped found to have left moments earlier.

Devastating fire destroys home in Beitar Illit – child spared by minutes

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

Hamas claims that with the renewal of ground operations, Israel controls more than three-quarters of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

'It’s full of contradictions':

Wounded soldier slams IDF probe into Kissufim battle: 'It’s full of contradictions'

First Sgt. Yaakov Vaknin, injured on October 7, says survivors were never interviewed for the investigation into the deadly Hamas assault. 'That’s not how you uncover the truth.'

Wounded soldier slams IDF probe into Kissufim battle: 'It’s full of contradictions'

Watch:

Watch: Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Residents of Gaza City looted humanitarian aid trucks that arrived in the Al-Saraya area this morning, and an exchange of fire ensued.

Watch: Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Report:

Report: US pressuring Israel to hold off on full-scale Gaza operation

The Trump administration has reportedly asked Israel to postpone the start of the full ground maneuver in Gaza by several days in order to exhaust the negotiations for an agreement.

Report: US pressuring Israel to hold off on full-scale Gaza operation

Meeting David Zini

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar initiates transition to successor David Zini

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar called General David Zini after the prime minister's announcement of his selection for the position, and began preparations for the change in leadership.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar initiates transition to successor David Zini

Missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Sirens activated in parts of Israel, including Jerusalem, as terrorists in Yemen fire another missile at the Jewish state. Missile intercepted.

Missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Defense Minister bars IDF legal chief from attending Bar Association conference

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocks Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from participating in public legal conference, citing need for the IDF to avoid political controversy, focus on defending soldiers against war-crimes allegations.

Defense Minister bars IDF legal chief from attending Bar Association conference

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists who wounded tank commander eliminated in 4 minutes

In a battle in the northern Gaza Strip last week, a tank commander was seriously wounded. IDF forces made contact, charged and eliminated the terrorist squad. The Air Force completed the elimination from the air.

Watch: Terrorists who wounded tank commander eliminated in 4 minutes

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was severely injured in the northern Gaza Strip during a fight between soldiers.

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

Yair Golan backtracks:

Yair Golan backtracks: 'Israel doesn't kill babies as a hobby'

Democrats party leader walks back statement that 'a sane country doesn't kill babies as a hobby,' now says Israel is not committing war crimes.

Yair Golan backtracks: 'Israel doesn't kill babies as a hobby'

Police uncover weapons cache in Lod

In major operation in Lod, police seize Matador missile, firearms, and ammunition; arrest two illegal residents from Judea and Samaria.

Police uncover weapons cache in Lod

Israeli Amb to US:

Israeli Amb to US: Netanyahu wants victory because carries the weight of the Jewish people

In interview with PragerU, Dr. Yehiel Leiter defends Prime Minister from accusations Netanyahu is prolonging the war for political gain.

Israeli Amb to US: Netanyahu wants victory because carries the weight of the Jewish people

US official:

Trump administration proposed preliminary nuclear deal to Iran, US official says

US official reveals Trump administration offered Iran a temporary deal involving partial sanctions relief in exchange for promising to halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Trump administration proposed preliminary nuclear deal to Iran, US official says

Old photograph reused for claim of 9 dead children in Gaza

Israeli media run claim from Gaza that 9 children from 1 family were killed in an Israeli airstrike, but the photograph accompanying the claim was originally published in connection with a different alleged incident 2 months earlier.

Old photograph reused for claim of 9 dead children in Gaza

Heatwave returns:

Heatwave returns: Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Israel, over 100 in south

After a week of moderate weather, temperatures will rise today and peak tomorrow.

Heatwave returns: Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Israel, over 100 in south

A birthday in the darkness: Eitan Mor turns 25 in Hamas captivity

600 days after Eitan Mor was kidnapped to Gaza, his family marks his 25th with hope, prayer, and memories. 'He’s strong and encourages others,' says his father. 'We just want him back, whole in body and soul.

A birthday in the darkness: Eitan Mor turns 25 in Hamas captivity

US-blamed strikes eliminate nine Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

Nine members of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, including a local leader, killed in strikes attribued to the US in southern Yemen.

US-blamed strikes eliminate nine Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

London:

Jewish man arrested in London for satirical Hezbollah sign

Jewish man arrested by London's Metropolitan Police for briefly displaying a satirical placard depicting former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, sparking accusations of "two-tier policing."

Jewish man arrested in London for satirical Hezbollah sign

Agam Berger to French FM:

Captivity survivor Agam Berger to French FM: Diplomatic solutions won't work

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

Captivity survivor Agam Berger to French FM: Diplomatic solutions won't work

US denies breakthrough in Tsurkov hostage release talks

Senior US official refutes Arab media claims of a breakthrough in negotiations for the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, abducted in Iraq in March 2023.

US denies breakthrough in Tsurkov hostage release talks

Looking For Leads:

Looking For Leads: DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Following a video by influencer Guy Christensen praising the murder of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, a DOJ official called on the public to submit evidence against him.

Looking For Leads: DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Lakewood:

Two yeshiva students killed, three injured in fiery Lakewood crash

Tragic accident in Lakewood, NJ, claims lives of two yeshiva students, leaves three others injured; the crash reportedly followed a collision with a deer.

Two yeshiva students killed, three injured in fiery Lakewood crash

'One second felt like eternity'

Hananel Gez recalls Tze’ela’s final moments: 'One second felt like eternity'

Hananel Gez, whose wife Tze’ela was murdered on the way to the delivery room, recounts the horror of the attack and the birth of their son, Ravid Chaim. 'We have to be strong and not let them break us — otherwise, they’ve won.'

Hananel Gez recalls Tze’ela’s final moments: 'One second felt like eternity'

Rising Tensions:

Rising Tensions: Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

A violent confrontation took place over Shabbat between Israelis from the Gush Etzion town of Mitzpe Dani and Arabs from the illegal outpost of Mughayyir al-Deir.

Rising Tensions: Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

Interview with Erfan Fard:

'The Washington murders are potentially linked to Iran'

The weakness of the U.S. intelligence agencies, particularly the FBI and DHS, means they are still ineffective in identifying the regime’s sleeper terrorist cells within U.S. territory. Interview

'The Washington murders are potentially linked to Iran'

Report: Deal reached for release of Israeli academic held in Iraq

Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped by a Shiite militia in March 2023, may soon be freed; Arab media report deal involving her handover to Iraqi authorities.

Report: Deal reached for release of Israeli academic held in Iraq

Iran lashes out: 'Azerbaijan and Israel – two nations, one state'

Iran’s Fars News Agency slams Azerbaijan for awarding 12 points to Israel’s Eurovision entry, being represented by a singer of Jewish descent, using the contest to push anti-Zionist propaganda and attack Baku’s ties with Jerusalem.

Iran lashes out: 'Azerbaijan and Israel – two nations, one state'

‘Still there, still trembling’:

‘Still there, still trembling’: Freed hostage exposes ongoing Hamas brutality

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Israel nears 600 days since the October 7 massacre, survivor Naama Levy recounts the horrors of captivity and the fear still haunting those left behind. 'They’re there, clinging to walls, praying to survive.'

‘Still there, still trembling’: Freed hostage exposes ongoing Hamas brutality

After rocket launchers:

IDF unleashes wave of strikes, destroys Gaza launcher behind border attack

In a sweeping response to rocket attack, IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles underground networks, and strikes over 100 targets in Gaza, including the launcher used in Friday’s attack on Israeli border towns.

IDF unleashes wave of strikes, destroys Gaza launcher behind border attack

Israelis receive disturbing fake calls featuring hostage recordings

Disturbing anonymous calls playing hostage recordings and explosion sounds under investigation by Israel’s Cyber Directorate, authorities urge public to hang up, block suspicious numbers.

Israelis receive disturbing fake calls featuring hostage recordings

Report:

Report: Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat reports Hamas has not paid its military operatives for three months and is struggling to fund basic operations amid continued fighting in Gaza.

Report: Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

All in: IDF deploys entire Infantry and Armored forces into Gaza

In major escalation, IDF deploys all regular infantry and armored brigades into Gaza, including the Paratroopers Brigade; fighting focuses on northern Gaza and Khan Yunis.

All in: IDF deploys entire Infantry and Armored forces into Gaza

Plot to poison Jewish children

Neo-Nazi 'Commander Butcher' who plotted to poison Jewish children extradited to US

Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, extradited from Moldova to the US, where he faces federal charges for soliciting hate crimes and mass violence, including plotting to poison Jewish children.

Neo-Nazi 'Commander Butcher' who plotted to poison Jewish children extradited to US

Germany:

Germany: At least 18 injured in knife attack at Hamburg railway station

At least 18 people injured in knife attack in the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg. 39-year-old woman arrested, motive unclear at this time.

Germany: At least 18 injured in knife attack at Hamburg railway station

Due to 'security concerns'

British Airways halts Israel flights through July due to 'security concerns'

British Airways suspends all flights to Israel until at least August 1, citing "security concerns" after Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport.

British Airways halts Israel flights through July due to 'security concerns'

Due to brain condition

Billy Joel cancels 17 shows due to brain condition

Music icon Billy Joel cancels his upcoming tour dates, including 17 shows, to seek treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition, affecting the brain, has caused issues with his hearing, vision, and balance.

Billy Joel cancels 17 shows due to brain condition

Netanyahu on Zini:

Netanyahu on choosing Zini: He warned of a ground invasion half a year before the massacre

Prime Minister praises Major General David Zini in a newly released video: "A sharp, honest, and clear mind. I’ve been following him for years – and he will be an excellent Shin Bet chief."

Netanyahu on choosing Zini: He warned of a ground invasion half a year before the massacre

Shocking:

Shocking: Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Guy Christensen, an influencer boasting nearly 3.5 million followers on various platforms, has released a video praising the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington.

Shocking: Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack