Israel National News

Netanyahu on Hezbollah attacks: Whoever harms us will pay the price

PM visits IAF operations center in the Kirya, addresses 'difficult campaign regarding Lebanon' created by Hezbollah's attacks.

Hamas official:

Hamas official: Israeli reports about hostage deal untrue

Basem Naim, a member of Hamas' diplomatic bureau, insists that in contrast to the reports, his organization demands that during the first stage, there will be a ceasefire between the sides.

Netanyahu to Biden:

Netanyahu to Biden: 'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved'

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President and the American people on the occasion of US Independence Day. Biden replied: 'Without Israel, there would be no security for Jews in the world.'

Major (Res.) Itay Galea fell in battle in rocket strike in north

Major Galea, 38, served as a Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit, and was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack.

Ashdod:

Ashdod: Baby dies after being in hot car for 2 hours

7-month-old baby rushed unconscious to hospital after being left in a hot car for 2 hours. Doctors were unable to save his life.

Israeli man hospitalized with deadly brain-eating amoeba

Health Ministry says 25-year-old man in critical condition after likely contracting primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a condition caused by the amoeba naegleria fowleri, at Kinneret beach. The disease has a fatality rate of nearly 100%.

Political source:

Political source: Netanyahu to dispatch team for more hostage talks

After reviewing Hamas's latest response, Israeli political echelon reportedly more optimistic that a deal to free the hostages can be reached.

Report:

Report: IDF has control of 26% of Gaza

Haaretz report digs into how IDF has gained control of key areas in Gaza to prevent Hamas from moving its forces and recovering from its losses.

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Homes of terrorists who committed deadly Ma'ale Adumim shooting demolished

Homes of 2 terrorists who murdered civilian, left a pregnant woman seriously wounded in February shooting demolished.

Ayelet Shaked:

Ayelet Shaked: Haredim who aren't studying Torah must enlist

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked says 'View of IDF as strong, smart army no longer works, we need many more soldiers and what we thought worked - simply does not work.'

Large fire in Jerusalem:

Large fire in Jerusalem: Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

29 firefighting teams and four firefighting planes worked to gain control of a large fire in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood; first row of homes on Hatsiporen Street evacuated.

'You loved the country'

'You loved the country' | Cpt. Elay Lugasi's mother eulogizes only son

Smadar Lugasi eulogized her son Elay, who fell in battle in Gaza: 'How can I flourish without you, my only son? You were everything to me. You loved and cared for me so much.'

Samaria leader to public:

Samaria leader to public: Pray for recovery of seriously injured soldier

Samaria Council chief Yossi Dagan asks public to pray for recovery of Ro'i Sasson, a student at the Itamar Yeshiva who suffered life-threatening injuries in Gaza.

One seriously injured

One seriously injured after Hezbollah 200 rockets, 20 UAVs towards northern Israel

For over an hour and a half, Hezbollah launched UAVs and rockets towards northern Israel, in response to Israel's elimination of a top terrorist.

Moving:

Moving: Soldier injured in Gaza recites 'Hagomel' blessing in home of fallen comrade

Nahal Brigade soldier Ro'i Hizmi, severely injured in Rafah, comforts fallen comrade's bereaved parents and recites Hagomel blessing in their home. Watch.

Brother of hostage:

Brother of Itzik Elgarat: 'We were notified, Hamas says my brother is no longer alive'

Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was taken hostage by Hamas, says he was notified by intelligence officers that according to the terror organization, his brother is dead.

Hostages' families demand immediate action this Independence Day

'As the United States celebrates its independence, we're reminded that freedom remains elusive for 120 hostages, including eight US citizens,' Hostages Families Forum says.

Indictment:

Indictment: Qalansawe residents transferred munitions to terrorists

Three residents of Qalansawe were arrested on suspicion of contact with terrorist operatives and the transfer of munitions. Today, in accordance with the findings of the investigation, an indictment was filed against them.

Watch:

Watch: Haredim drafted into IAF affirm allegiance to the army

'I affirm': Soldiers from the haredi Hanegev Squadron in the IAF and Bislach 314 affirm allegiance to the IDF at the Nevatim Airbase.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, over 50 terror targets destroyed

IDF operational activity continues in Shejaiya, Rafah, and the central Gaza Strip, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure.

Israeli source: We're on the brink of a deal with Hamas

Israel will evacuate Rafah Crossing, proposed deal allows Israel to return to fighting if Hamas violates conditions, reports say.

New Jersey: Jewish man stabbed by patient at medical facility

Shloimy Lonner, Jewish man who operated New Jersey medical facility, is stabbed to death by one of the patients.

Report:

Report: Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

Multiple ministries are blocking the distribution of more than seven tons of donated equipment intended to benefit security forces and evacuees.

Italian PM admonishes glorification of fascism in her party

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni admonishes youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party after videos surface showing some of its members glorifying fascism.

Second Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Raúl Grijalva follows Lloyd Doggett, calls on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election following poor debate showing.

Australia:

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters scale roof of Australian Parliament

TV footage shows four people on the roof of the building in Canberra, unfurling black banners including one reading "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free".

Watch:

Watch: Song and prayer at the scene of the attack in Karmiel

Dozens gather to pray, sing and light candles at the scene of the stabbing attack in Karmiel.

Hamas:

Hamas: We view the talks on a ceasefire in a positive spirit

Hamas says its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, held talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell signs with Israeli team

Yeshiva U standout Ryan Turell signs with Ironi “Hay Motors” Ness Ziona for the 2024/25 season.

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Border Police officers, together with the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, operate in Jenin to eliminate a terrorist who was involved in serious terrorist activity.

'No hope in French authorities'

'No hope in French authorities' | Israeli MK's 88-year-old grandmother assaulted in France

MK Sharren Haskel revealed that two individuals assaulted her grandmother, who was wearing a Star of David, from behind, broke her teeth, threw her to the ground, and shouted: 'Dirty Jew, dirty old lady, this is what you deserve.'

Arab suspect arrested

1 hurt in suspected ramming attack in Mount Hebron area

Jewish man suffers leg injuries in suspected ramming attack near Asa'el.

Mossad:

Mossad: 'We've received Hamas' response and are evaluating it'

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is evaluating the remarks and will convey its reply to the mediators.

Herzog at July 4th event:

Herzog at July 4th event: 'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the annual US Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's house and thanked the US for its support and assistance.

Biden condemns 'vile' desecration of Ohio Jewish graves

US President says administration will support investigators to hold accountable vandals who desecrated about 200 graves in Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati.

Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi killed in battle in Gaza

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern says city has 'lost one of its finest sons and heroes today.' Elay was wounded at the beginning of the war and returned to active duty when he recovered.

Investigation finds:

Investigation finds: 1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

SGT Aleksandr Iakiminskyi murdered in Karmiel stabbing attack

Iakiminskyi served as a driver in the 71st Battalion, 188th Brigade. During the attack, an additional soldier from his battalion was severely injured.

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in UAV airstrike

Abu Ali Nasser, the commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization's Aziz unit, was killed in an airstrike on a vehicle in Tyre.