Bystander:
Bystander: Trump shooter was seen on roof
Watch: BBC interviews man who says that he saw the shooter minutes before shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
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Israel strikes targets in Syria
IDF struck a Syrian military command center and infrastructure sites in response to two UAVs which approached the area north of Eilat from Syrian territory and were successfully intercepted
96 years old:
96 years old: Dr. Ruth Westheimer passes away in New York
Over the course of her career, she authored more than 40 books, and amassed an audience of millions through television, radio, newspaper columns, and extensive lecturing and educational work.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu on elimination attempt: Israel didn't inform US due to fear of leak
Journalist asks PM Netanyahu why the US was not informed of the elimination attempt before it happened, succeeding in eliciting surprise from PM Netanyahu.
Hamas fears infiltrator reached top ranks
The Saudi Al-Hadath network reports that behind the dramatic assassination of Mohammed Deif was a security breach that Hamas is currently racing to find.
IDF intercepts targets headed towards Israel from the east
IDF intercepts suspicious aerial targets traveling westward towards Eilat.
Four soldiers injured in barrage on Kiryat Shmona
One IDF soldier severely injured, one moderately injured, and two lightly injured, in missile barrage on northern Israel.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: I won't move a millimeter from the Biden prisoner swap plan
PM Benjamin Netanyahu holds press conference following strike in Khan Yunis, reports that Hamas' Mohammed Deif was killed. Watch.
Rescued hostage:
Rescued hostage: 'Every day in Gaza was a living hell'
Andrey Kozlov, rescued by the IDF from Hamas captivity, describes his time in captivity: 'Every day in Gaza was a living hell; every day felt like it could be my last on earth.'
US, Israeli officials:
US, Israeli officials: Saudi-Israeli normalization not realistic until after US election
American and Israeli officials familiar tell Ynet that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not a realistic possibility until after the US presidential elections in November.
'Rust' movie set shooting
Judge throws out manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' movie set shooting
New Mexico judge rules that the state improperly disclosed evidence to the defense, dismisses case and says it cannot be filed again.
In strike in Gaza
In strike in Gaza: IDF eliminates senior member of Hamas' Internal Security Force
Based on IDF intelligence, IAF strikes and eliminates terrorist Hossam Mansour, who took a substantial part in preserving and perpetuating Hamas' terror activities throughout the Gaza Strip.
Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Four homes in Metula damaged as a result of rocket fire from the north. Earlier, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist and terror infrastructure in Lebanon.
Trump suggests he and Biden both take a cognitive test
Former US President calls on current President to take a cognitive test, offers to go along with him and take one as well.
Senior defense official claims:
Senior defense official claims: Netanyahu setting new conditions for hostage release deal
Senior defense official says "this is the moment of truth for the hostages" but asserts Netanyahu is delaying a deal. PM's office: The claim is false and fundamentally unfounded.
Heartbreaking:
Heartbreaking: Fallen soldier's daughter welcomes him home from duty
Emotional footage shows the moment when Valery Chaponov, who was killed by a Hezbollah UAV yesterday, returned home to embrace his daughter.
Dozens swept into river by Nepal landslide
Three survivors swim to safety, rescuers search for but fail to locate two passenger buses swept into river in central Nepal.
Egypt-Israel talks:
Egypt-Israel talks: New proposal to allow IDF to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor
Egypt, Israel, discuss electronic alternative to Israeli presence along Gaza-Egypt border - as part of ceasefire-prisoner swap talks. Prime Minister's Office: 'Fake news.'
Palestinians destroy part of Joshua's Altar
Activists from the 'Fighting for Every Dunam' forum discover that Arabs once again destroyed several layers of stones at Joshua's Altar on Mount Ebal.
Rescued hostage:
Rescued hostage: My hands were tied for two months
'For the first two months, my hands and feet were always tied with ropes or iron chains with lock,' rescued hostage Andrey Kozlov says.
Escalation - from a different direction
Escalation - from a different direction: Rocket fired from Syria towards northern Israel
IDF strikes military base in southern Syria following rocket launch towards northern Israel.
Poll: Right wants Ben Gvir to lead after Netanyahu
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has the most support among coalition voters for position of leader of right-religious bloc on the day after PM Netanyahu steps down.
Heat wave to break, bringing light rainfall
Heat wave to break as temperatures drop; light rainfall expected in some areas of Israel.
First Lady in Time Magazine:
First Lady Michal Herzog in Time Magazine: We cannot give up on the women hostages
First Lady Michal Herzog in a moving and poignant piece published on the Time website: Weaponizing of women’s bodies, of sexual assault and rape in warfare since October 7, has taken the entire human race many steps backward.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant (Res.) Valeri Chefonov killed by UAV in north
Master Sergeant (Res.) Valeri Chefonov was critically injured by a UAV attack in the north and died of his wounds. His funeral will take place on Friday at the military cemetery in Netanya.
Tree falls on MDA vehicle, no one injured
Tree collapses on Magen David Adom immediate response vehicle, as the team gets out of the vehicle. Miraculously, no one injured.
After latest gaffe
Trump mocks Biden after latest gaffe: Great job, Joe!
Former President Trump mocks Biden after Biden accidentally said his vice president was Trump. Biden fires back: One’s a prosecutor, and the other’s a felon.
Watch:
Watch: Biden refers to VP Harris as 'Vice President Trump'
Hours after introducing Ukrainian President as "President Putin", Biden refers to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump". Despite the gaffes, he insists he will remain in the race.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: NATO cannot continue its cooperation with Israel
Turkish President says his country will not approve NATO cooperation with Israel until "peace is established in Palestine".
Another House Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw
Rep. Brad Schneider publicly calls on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, says it is “time to pass the torch”.
Watch:
Watch: Biden mistakenly introduces Zelenskyy as 'President Putin'
President Biden introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin" before correcting himself.
Haredim to Netanyahu:
Haredim to Netanyahu: We support adding Sa'ar to the coalition
The haredi parties believe that approving the Haredi Draft Law in the current composition of the government may be complex and back the idea of adding Sa'ar and his party, New Hope - The National Right.
DSA retracts endorsement of AOC over antisemitism panel
The Democratic Socialists of America retracted its endorsement of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she participated in a panel on combating antisemitism.
Russia:
Russia: Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue
Fire set in synagogue's electrical room. The vandals attempted to break the synagogue's windows and door.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Only clarity & determination will get the hostages back'
PM attends Officers Course Graduation Ceremony, reiterates Israel remains determined to achieve all goals of the war and return all remaining hostages.
IDF probe into Oct. 7 finds:
IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri, Oct. 7 probe finds
Investigation into massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri, where 101 people were murdered and 30 taken hostages, finds failures by the military
G7 Foreign Ministers condemn legalization of Judea and Samaria outposts
Ministers call decision to regulate 5 outposts, expand several Jewish communities 'inconsistent with international law' and 'counterproductive to cause of peace.'
US announces new sanctions on settlers, protest leaders
State Department announces a wave of sanctions against allegedly extremist Israelis and organizations in Judea and Samaria and the leaders of Tzav 9, the organization that leads protests against aid to Gaza while the hostages are held there.
Poll:
Poll: 96% of Jews in 13 EU countries experience antisemitism daily
Fundamental Rights Agency survey finds that most respondents feel less safe, especially in France; warns that Jews ‘more frightened than ever’ since Oct. 7.
US announces additional $100 million in aid to Gaza, PA
US Administrator of the Agency for International Development Samantha Powers announces additional American aid for Gaza and Palestinian Authority.
