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Grenade thrown at Netanyahu's Caesarea home

Likud says 'writing on the wall,' demands Attorney General and police investigate incitement against PM after smoke grenade found at Netanyahu home after left-wing protest.

Unbelievable:

Unbelievable: Israel considering releasing 120 Gazan terrorists from jail

In response to the National Security Council's request for the release of 120 terrorists arrested in Gaza and held in Sde Teiman, Minister Ben Gvir objects and suggests bringing the request up for discussion in the Cabinet.

Berlin Jewish community:

Berlin Jewish community: Preparing to double size of central synagogue

Following significant growth of the Berlin Jewish community, the city's Rabbi decided to double the size of the central synagogue, which was inaugurated nearly 20 years ago.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Defeating Hamas is step 1 in stopping Iran from conquering MidEast

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a JINSA delegation of generals and admirals today at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, says Iran waging 7-front war against Israel in bid to conquer the Middle East.

'Send Us':

'Send Us': Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

A group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.

Yesha Council head:

Yesha Council head: 'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.

Hostages' families to accompany Netanyahu during Congress speech

Netanyahu is scheduled to address Congress on July 24, will be accompanied by families of people held hostage in Gaza and of people who have been killed in the war.

Hebrew media incorrectly translated White House spokesman’s statement

Israeli media quoted the White House spokesman who allegedly said that Netanyahu's video on an arms supply was "embarrassing." Guy Zohar found that the statement was mistranslated.

House Armed Services Committee Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers writes letter to President calling US-built pier off Gaza coast a 'failed operation,' calls for closure of pier before a 'catastrophe' happens.

Oketz dog caused uproar

Oketz dog caused uproar and returned for burial in Israel

An Oketz dog was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who killed it and boobytrapped it with explosives to injure IDF soldiers. Before dying, the dog attacked a Gaza resident and caused an uproar.

Canada announces more sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

7 people and 5 entities targeted in new round of sanctions as Canada seeks to combat what it calls 'extremist settlers' in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Report:

Report: Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear threat

Israeli officials say revival of working groups comes in light of intelligence that Iran intends to accelerate its nuclear program during the post-US election transition period.

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'The draft law must answer the army's needs'

Likud MK Dan Illouz stated that he will not support any haredi draft legislation that does not adequately support the needs of the IDF in the continuation of the war.

Outrage in Germany:

Outrage in Germany: Last known surviving Nazi camp guard ruled unfit to face trial.

Outrage in Germany as last known surviving Nazi concentration camp guard, age 99, 'who helped to murder 3,300 in gas chambers and horrifying medical experiments’ is ruled unfit to face trial.

Contradicting UNRWA claims:

Israeli data 16% of Gaza buildings destroyed in war, contradicting UNRWA's claims

UN refugee agency UNRWA errs in report that over 50% of buildings in Gaza had been completely destroyed.

Former NSC chief:

Former NSC chief: IDF is prepared for Radwan Force invasion of northern Israel

'Hezbollah will know that if they continue attacking - we will do what we need to do,' former National Security Council chief Dr. Eyal Hulata says.

US warns citizens: Strongly reconsider travel to Lebanon

US warns citizens to 'strongly reconsider' travel to Lebanon, urges US citizens already in Lebanon to avoid 'southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area, or refugee settlements.'

Survey reveals:

Survey reveals: Nearly 40% of respondents agree with at least 6 antisemitic tropes

New ADL survey conducted across seven countries with large Jewish communities shows majority of respondents endorse antisemitic 'dual loyalty' allegation, agreeing that Jews are more loyal to Israel than their home countries.

Shoes of children murdered in Auschwitz back on display

Over 3,000 of 8,000 shoes of children murdered at Auschwitz return to display, following the conservation process.

IDF eliminates terrorists:

IDF eliminates terrorists: Hamas command center, located in Gaza school, is attacked

IDF strikes terrorists hiding on school campus in Khan Yunis, after the terrorists used the school as a Hamas headquarters from which to direct terror activities against the IDF.

Captain Alon Sacgiu fell in battle in Jenin

Captain Alon Sacgiu, 22 years old from Hadera, served in the Kfir Brigade and fell during a military operation in Jenin.

Four months later:

Four months later: Search for missing 9-year-old continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou vanished more than 120 days ago in the Tzfat area, leading to a mass search effort that has carried on for nearly four months.

House Speaker:

House Speaker: I support Louisiana's Ten Commandments law

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he supports Louisiana’s new law mandating the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms, says he thinks the law will survive legal challenges.

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Campus anti-Israel protests: Nearly 80 arrests from protest at University of Texas dropped

Prosecutor says 79 criminal trespass arrests stemming from pro-Palestinian Arab protest at the University of Texas at the end of April have been dismissed.

Gallant:

Gallant: We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to reporters as he wraps up his visit to Washington: We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman: A victory for moderate politics

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear program

Officials tell Axios that Netanyahu two weeks ago re-established working groups made up of members of Israel's defense establishment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the intelligence community to focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Russia:

Trial of Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia

Gershkovich has been held on espionage charges since March 29, 2023, when he was arrested by Russian agents while on a reporting trip in the city of Yekaterinburg.

Failed coup attempt in Bolivia:

Failed coup attempt in Bolivia: Soldiers withdraw from presidential palace

Bolivian armored vehicles and soldiers withdraw from around the country's presidential palace, after having moved in on it earlier in a coup attempt.

House Speaker to Biden:

House Speaker to Biden: Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder

House Speaker Mike Johnson writes letter to President Joe Biden, says his undermining of Israel is making it more difficult to bring about the release of the remaining American hostages being held by Hamas.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Two Syrians killed in Israeli strike on the outskirts of Damascus

Syrian army says the Israel Air Force struck several targets in the south of the country. Sources say the strike targeted a structure belonging to the pro-Iranian militias.

Terrorist & therapist

Terrorist & therapist | 'Pictures prove: MSF therapist was Islamic Jihad terrorist'

IDF Spokesman Avichay Adraee published photos of Doctors Without Border physical therapist Fadi Al-Wadiya in military fatigues with other terrorists and revealed he planned to undergo training in Iran.

Bennett:

Bennett: 'Why the next 50 years are going to be remarkable for Israel'

Former PM says Israel's people and youth stepped up on and after October 7, will come out of war with the strength and values to ensure 50 years of prosperity.

Yesh Atid MK:

Yesh Atid MK: 'A government can not lean on the United Arab List'

MK Idan Roll, whose party in the past leaned on the Islamist party's support, said that such a situation 'threatens the ability to keep Israel a Jewish state and endangers a plethora of national interests.'

New York Times:

New York Times says Jamaal Bowman's defeat was due to 'flood of Pro-Israel money'

Paper under fire for headline appearing to blame Squad member's loss in Congressional primary on spending from AIPAC and other pro-Israel donors.

Chief of Staff joins reservist exercise on northern border

During the multi-branch exercise, the brigade combat team trained for extreme scenarios, combat in complex and mountainous terrain, activating fire, and urban warfare, as part of increasing readiness in the northern arena.

Gallant after visit to US:

Gallant after visit to US: 'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said that during his meeting with the US National Security Advisor 'the obstacles were removed, to advance the issues at hand, including the issue of the equipment and munitions.'

Watch:

Watch: IDF soldier completes Talmud tractate at the Rafah Crossing

Yosef Haim Simhi, a student of Yeshivat Hakotel, celebrated the completion of Tractate Bava Metzia as part of the Daf Yomi at the Rafah Crossing with his fellow platoon members.

Watch:

Watch: President Herzog recites morning prayers in Tzfat synagogue

During his two-day trip to northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog stopped by one of the city's many synagogues to pray alongside the residents.

Netanyahu in north:

Netanyahu on Lebanese border: 'Here too, we will achieve victory, nothing less'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with soldiers participating in a brigade-level exercise in the Galilee to boost fitness and evaluate plans for an attack in Lebanon.