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IDF in Gaza:

IDF in Gaza: Terrorist planting explosive devices is eliminated mid-act

IDF continues operations in Rafah, eliminating armed terrorists, thwarting attempts to harm forces.

IDF in Gaza: Terrorist planting explosive devices is eliminated mid-act

Nahal Brigade commander:

Nahal commander: Highest number of tunnel shafts found along the Philadelphi Corridor

'Hamas has turned the city of Rafah into one giant battlefield, the houses are booby-trapped and the terrorists operate from underground,' Nahal Brigade Commander Yair Zuckerman explains.

Nahal commander: Highest number of tunnel shafts found along the Philadelphi Corridor

UNRWA chief:

UNRWA chief: We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini tells JNS the agency disputes allegation that UNRWA helped funnel millions of dollars to Hamas by insisting on paying employee salaries and other expenses in US dollars, rather than Israeli shekels.

UNRWA chief: We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims

After assassination attempt

House Speaker urges return to civility after Trump assassination attempt

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for the country “to get back to civility” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

House Speaker urges return to civility after Trump assassination attempt

After assassination attempt:

After assassination attempt: Trump arrives in Milwaukee for Republican convention

US federal officials charged with security at the Republican Party's convention say they are not planning to make any changes to their security protocols.

After assassination attempt: Trump arrives in Milwaukee for Republican convention

Biden:

Biden: We resolve our differences at the ballot box, not with bullets

President Biden speaks from the Oval Office, calls to “lower the temperature” after assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Biden: We resolve our differences at the ballot box, not with bullets

Report:

Report: Israel waited for Deif to arrive to strike Hamas compound

Israeli defense officials tell New York Times that the strike targeting Hamas’ military leader followed weeks of surveillance of a compound used by Rafa’a Salameh, the head of the group's Khan Yunis brigade.

Report: Israel waited for Deif to arrive to strike Hamas compound

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit brought joy to the residents of the Kfar Perach community center in Central Israel with their signature working dogs.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for special needs children

FBI:

FBI: Trump shooter acted alone, the focus is on getting access to his phone

FBI says the shooter at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania acted alone and that it is still actively investigating the shooter’s background.

FBI: Trump shooter acted alone, the focus is on getting access to his phone

Google negotiating purchase of Israeli startup Wiz

The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is negotiating the purchase of Israeli cyber startup Wiz. According to estimates, this is the largest transaction in the history of the industry.

Google negotiating purchase of Israeli startup Wiz

Benjamin Netanyahu:

Benjamin Netanyahu: 'In US, the writing was on the wall. Here the writing is on the wall'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'We are witnessing a flood of explicit threats of murder and violence against the Prime Minister and members of his family, and against ministers and public officials.'

Benjamin Netanyahu: 'In US, the writing was on the wall. Here the writing is on the wall'

Leading British lawyer:

Leading British lawyer: 'There is no genocide, no apartheid, no occupation'

Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister in London and Director of UK Lawyers for Israel, spoke to Triggernometry about why accusations against Israel are baseless.

Leading British lawyer: 'There is no genocide, no apartheid, no occupation'

President Biden:

President Biden: 'Assassination attempt contrary to everything we stand for'

US President Joe Biden addressed the nation one day after his adversary, former President Donald Trump, was shot in an assassination attempt.

President Biden: 'Assassination attempt contrary to everything we stand for'

IDF Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made, we'll learn from them

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi Herzi Halevi spoke to the press about the strike targeting Mohammed Deif and the inquiry into October 7th.

Chief of Staff: During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made, we'll learn from them

Trump assassination attempt:

Trump assassination attempt: Explosives found in assassin's car

Law enforcement located explosives in the vehicle belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks who attempted to kill the former President.

Trump assassination attempt: Explosives found in assassin's car

Gallant to fighter pilots:

Gallant to fighter pilots: 'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with the fighter pilots and support teams that participated in the operation against top Hamas targets in Khan Yunis.

Gallant to fighter pilots: 'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

'Let us reunite. Now'

'Let us reunite. Now' | Melania Trump reacts to attempt to kill husband

The Former First Lady recounts her feelings when an assassin attempted to kill former President Donald Trump and called for unity in the wake of the violent incident.

'Let us reunite. Now' | Melania Trump reacts to attempt to kill husband

IDF soldier and officer hurt in ramming attack in central Israel

Driver neutralized after running over young pedestrians at the Nir Tzvi intersection.

IDF soldier and officer hurt in ramming attack in central Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Assassination attempt attack on democracy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement on Sunday commenting on the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Assassination attempt attack on democracy'

Central Gaza Strip:

Central Gaza Strip: IDF strikes terrorists in UNRWA school

The IDF emphasized that Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence.

Central Gaza Strip: IDF strikes terrorists in UNRWA school

IDF and ISA confirm:

IDF and ISA confirm: Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Rafa’a Salameh, in the area of Khan Yunis one of the closest associates of Mohammed Deif, the Commander of Hamas’ Military Wing, and was one of the masterminds of the October 7th Massacre.

IDF and ISA confirm: Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Border Police officer:

Officer who neutralized terrorist: 'I heard a boom, got out of the car and opened fire'

The Border Police Officer who eliminated the terrorist who rammed into four pedestrians in central Israel recounted the events to the Border Police Commanding Officer.

Officer who neutralized terrorist: 'I heard a boom, got out of the car and opened fire'

Watch:

Northern Command continues to prepare for battle | Footage of IDF training in the north

In the last week, reserve soldiers of the 5th Brigade and the 769th Brigade carried out exercises to strengthen their readiness for various combat scenarios in defense of the northern communities.

Northern Command continues to prepare for battle | Footage of IDF training in the north

Leftist activist indicted for incitement to violence

Leftist activist Jonathan Pollak was accused of incitement to violence in a column he published in 'Haaretz', writing 'we must learn to throw stones and Molotov cocktails.'

Leftist activist indicted for incitement to violence

Terrorist in central Israel ramming attack identified

The terrorist who injured 4 people earlier today has been identified as a resident of eastern Jerusalem who holds Israeli citizenship.

Terrorist in central Israel ramming attack identified

Watch:

Watch: Snipers noticed the would-be assassin right before he opened fire

The attempted assassination of former President Trump ended when Secret Service agents returned fire and killed the shooter.

Watch: Snipers noticed the would-be assassin right before he opened fire

Stabbing attack foiled in Hebron

A woman being checked by Border Police was found to be concealing a knife in her bag.

Stabbing attack foiled in Hebron

Eyewitness:

Eyewitness: 'We were pointing at shooter to police' before Trump shooting

Eyewitness to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump says he and his friends saw the shooter and attempted to tell the police for multiple minutes, but the police did not seem to understand them.

Eyewitness: 'We were pointing at shooter to police' before Trump shooting

Hostage talks halted:

Hamas claims Mohammed Deif 'fine' after airstrike

Senior Hamas official says October 7 mastermind still overseeing terror group's war efforts after IDF said he may have been killed in an airstrike, says it is halting the hostage talks in response to Israeli actions.

Hamas claims Mohammed Deif 'fine' after airstrike

Trump seen in public for 1st time since assassination attempt

Former President filmed disembarking his private aircraft in Newark hours after being wounded in attempt on his life at Pennsylvania campaign rally.

Trump seen in public for 1st time since assassination attempt

First South American country declares Hamas terrorist organization

President Javier Milei's Argentina has become the first South American country to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.

First South American country declares Hamas terrorist organization

'I love you, Dad'

Ivanka Trump's message after assassination attempt on her father

Former president's Jewish daughter thanks Secret Service, law enforcement, for quickly responding after would-be-assassin shot at her father. 'I love you, Dad.'

Ivanka Trump's message after assassination attempt on her father

Elon Musk:

Elon Musk: 'Last time a President was this tough was Teddy Roosevelt'

Elon Musk responded to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump by renewing his endorsement.

Elon Musk: 'Last time a President was this tough was Teddy Roosevelt'

Hamas sources confirm killing of Khan Yunis Brigade commander

The sources refused to confirm or deny that Hamas leader Mohammed Deif was killed as well.

Hamas sources confirm killing of Khan Yunis Brigade commander

FBI:

FBI: Motive of shooter who tried to assassinate Trump still unknown

20-year-old man identified as shooter who shot former president in the ear during Pennsylvania campaign rally.

FBI: Motive of shooter who tried to assassinate Trump still unknown

After attendants wear PLO flags

Delta Air Lines changes employee uniform policy following incident involving PLO flag pins

Delta Air Lines announces employees will be barred from wearing pins representing any country or nationality besides the US.

Delta Air Lines changes employee uniform policy following incident involving PLO flag pins

Assassination attempt

Assassination attempt | Shots fired towards Trump in Pennsylvania

Incident at Trump rally. Former President led off stage amid what sounded like gunshots. Agents grabbed Trump, who was seen waving his fists in the air. Shooter and one other person dead.

Assassination attempt | Shots fired towards Trump in Pennsylvania

'No place for political violence'

Jewish groups condemn assassination attempt on Trump: No place for political violence

Jewish organizations from across the spectrum condemn the assassination attempt on former US President during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Jewish groups condemn assassination attempt on Trump: No place for political violence

House Speaker Johnson:

House Speaker Johnson: The American people deserve to know the truth

US House Speaker Mike Johnson promises full investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

House Speaker Johnson: The American people deserve to know the truth

A-G Garland:

A-G Garland: We will not tolerate violence of any kind

US Attorney General Merrick Garland says all possible resources will be invested in the investigation of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

A-G Garland: We will not tolerate violence of any kind