IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster
Defense Min. Gallant, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, are 'off their rockers, still talking about attacking Hezbollah - something which will destroy the country,' Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brik says.
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They found who to blame
They found who to blame: Biden's family says staff at fault for bad debate performance
The Biden family, led by Jill and Hunter, is pressing the President not to pull out of the race despite heavy pressure from many Democrats after his poor debate performance.
Starting today:
Starting today: Compulsory military service to be shortened by two months
Despite the insistence by the defense establishment to extend the service period to 36 months due to the war, the pre-war law shortening it from 32 months to 30 will take effect.
Shifa Hospital director, arrested for terror activity, is released
Muhammed Abu Salmiya, director of Gaza's Shifa Hospital, was arrested in November and released together with dozens of other terrorists back to Gaza, due to a lack of prison cells in Israel.
Heavy barrage on southern Israel
Approximately 20 rockets were fired within a short time from the Khan Yunis area in Gaza.
Fierce gun battles in Tulkarm
The IDF operated in the Tulkarm 'refugee' camp to uncover IEDs and arrest wanted terrorists.
Knesset to hold emergency discussion after 7 die from West Nile virus
Most of the people who develop complications from West Nile virus are older adults, but children have been hospitalized as well, Health Ministry statistics show.
General admits:
General admits: Wounded soldiers were prioritized over civilians on October 7th
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Mickey Edelstein admitted to the residents of Netiv Ha'asara that in some places the military did not act correctly.
Moving:
Moving: Mourners sing 'Ani Ma'amin' at conclusion of fallen soldier's funeral
Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum was killed in action in Gaza over Shabbat. At the conclusion of his funeral, the crowd burst out singing, 'Ani Ma'amin.' Watch.
Iraq:
Iraq: UNESCO finds ISIS bombs hidden inside Mosul mosque
UN cultural agency discovers five bombs hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in the city of Mosul.
Report:
Report: US bases in Europe on heightened alert status
US defense official says there is credible intelligence pointing to an attack against US bases in Europe over the next week or so.
Ben Gvir:
Ben Gvir: If the war ends - I will not be in the government
National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.
Disturbances in Jerusalem
Disturbances in Jerusalem Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment
Clashes between police officers and haredi demonstrators during a protest against army enlistment in Jerusalem. Five suspects arrested.
After US, S. Korea drills:
North Korea launches a ballistic missile after US, South Korea drills
South Korea's military says the North launched a ballistic missile toward the its eastern waters.
French Elections:
French Elections: Right-wing National Rally in the lead first round with 34%
National Rally candidate David Attia spoke with Arutz Sheva about the importance of the elections in the country.
18 wounded
UAV explodes in the Golan, 18 wounded, one IDF soldier severely
Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.
Netanyahu to skip US Embassy July 4th celebration
The Prime Minister's Office clarified that he will be absent due to the war, just as he did not attend the state events for Israel's Independence Day.
Netanyahu to volunteers:
Netanyahu to volunteers: 'There is great strength of spirit here'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara and Minister Orit Strock met with outstanding National-Civic Service volunteers.
'We won't join the enemy army'
'We will not join the enemy army' | Haredim protest conscription ruling in Jerusalem
Droves of anti-Zionist haredim gathered at Shabbat Square in Jerusalem to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling demanding the enlistment of haredi yeshiva students.
Tulkarm:
Tulkarm: Islamic Jihad terrorist who oversaw several attacks eliminated
Among other things, Sa'id Jabar was involved in the murder of Amnon Mukhtar earlier this month in Qalandia.
Footage from Rafah:
Footage from Rafah: IDF destroys tunnel route near UNRWA school
The 12th Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, has been conducting precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in the Rafah area for the past few weeks.
Poll:
Poll: 72% of voters say Biden mentally unfit to serve as President
72% of all registered voters said that Biden should not be running, with 46% of Democrats giving the same answer.
El Al flight makes emergency landing in Turkey
El Al flight LY5102 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Antalya. Turkish authorities refused to permit the plane to refuel and it took off to Tel Aviv without refueling.
Yesha Council Chief:
Yesha Council Chief: 'Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end'
Israel Gantz spoke with Gabe Groisman about the importance of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.
Airstrike:
Airstrike: IDF again attempts to eliminate senior Islamic Jihad terrorist in Tulkarm
Local reports say the IDF airstrike was intended to hit Abu Shaja'a, the commander of the Islamic Jihad Tulkarm Battalion, who survived an IDF attempted elimination two months ago.
Netanyahu's punishment for ministers who miss meetings
PM seeks to crack down on ministers missing cabinet meetings without prior notice through punitive measures.
Illinois
Anti-Israel activists protest outside Illinois Congressman's home at 3 am
No arrests made after anti-Israel protest held outside Highland Park, Illinois home of Congressman Brad Schneider in early hours of the morning, waking up residents attempting to sleep.
Urban warfare expert:
Urban warfare expert: 'Israel being held to double, triple standards'
John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, says Israel being held to a standard that does not exist anywhere else in the world when it is criticized for the war with Hamas.
'Sweeter-than-sweet'
Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum laid to rest
Yakir was killed in action over Shabbat during an engagement in northern Gaza.
Cabinet approves Danny Danon as ambassador to UN
The unanimous appointment will see Danon replace Ambassador Gilad Erdan after Erdan tendered his resignation earlier this year.
Not just Biden:
Not just Biden: Trump says Chuck Schumer has 'become a Palestinian'
After calling President Biden a 'weak Palestinian,' former President says Senate Majority Leader is 'Jewish, but he's become a Palestinian.'
'She's clueless':
'She's clueless': Israeli actress sparks wave of online controversy
Israeli actress Alma Zak drew severe online criticism for telling protesters that she didn't want to raise her daughters 'in a country where people are afraid to speak out'.
Mother dies after rescuing her family from fire
Adina Zahavi was critically injured while saving her 9 children from an electrical fire and later succumbed to her injuries.
'Humiliated' Biden to discuss continuing campaign with his family
Sources close to Biden family say decision on whether to drop out of election campaign or continue following disastrous debate performance will be made by the first Lady.
Sister of Hostage:
Sister of hostage: 'Stop associating us with anti-govt. protests, it hurts'
Yarden Gonen, whose sister Romy is one of the remaining hostages in Gaza, rejects the growing public connection between the hostages and anti-government protests.
After latest shutdown:
After latest shutdown: Workers start moving aid from US pier in Gaza
Humanitarian workers start moving tons of aid that piled up at the US-built pier off the Gaza coast, a day after it was shut down for the third time due to poor weather.
Iranian election headed to runoff
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili to face off in second round after no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes in round one.
'Wake up before it's too late'
'Wake up before it's too late': Consul General Akunis warns of 'radical Muslim occupation'
Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warns in interview with The New York Post that the city is in danger of falling under “radical Muslim occupation”: Your September 11th is our October 7th.
'Parents saved the children'
Woman in critical condition in fire in Binyamin region: The parents saved the children
Woman critically injured in a fire in a residential apartment in Kochav Ya'akov. Two people moderately injured and 16 lightly injured.
Israel Police:
Israel Police: MK Lazimi disrupted the work of the police
Israel Police responds to MK Naama Lazimi's claims that she was attacked by officers, publishes footage showing her obstructing police from confiscating a cell phone from an arrested protester.
