Home Front Command updates guidelines for civilians
After situational assessment held by Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff, Home Front Command publishes new guidelines for civilian activity in areas under threat.
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Hostage's mother:
Hostage's mother at UN: 'Please let me hug my daughter again'
Meirav Leshem Gonen, whose daughter Romi was kidnapped on October 7, tells UN Human Rights Council all should be on the same side against hostage-taking.
Shocking
Shocking: Final project at Israeli university honors Oct. 7th architect
A final project in the School of Architecture at the Technion honors Hamas leader and architect of the October 7th massacre, Yahya Sinwar.
Tragedy in Ramla:
Tragedy in Ramla: Woman vanished from home, located just hours later
The Israel Dog Unit located the missing woman deceased after a full night of searching Ramla and surrounding fields, less than 24 hours after she was declared missing.
'Hamas is emboldened'
'Hamas is emboldened' | Pro-Israel congressman calls out Netanyahu
Rep. Ritchie Torres criticized the Israeli Prime Minister for a video in which the latter accused the US of withholding arms shipments.
Russia, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement
Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin pays first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signs agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un that the countries will defend each other against attacks.
Synagogue turned carpentry workshop to undergo preservation
A Jewish man who loves history visited the city of Illintsi in Ukraine and discovered an ancient synagogue that had been converted into a carpentry workshop over the years. The site is due to undergo preservation.
Serious security breach at IDF base in southern Israel
Two Arabs, one of whom was in Israel illegally, worked at an IDF base in southern Israel - and stole a weapon from the staff living quarters.
UN moral bankruptcy:
Israel rejects UN explanation for 'Hamas’ use of human shields’ excluded from report
Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians.
In contradiction to US law:
ISGAP report: Yale failed to disclose millions in Qatari funding - violating US law
New research reveals Yale University reported receiving only $284,668 from Qatar from 2012 to 2023, while the actual amount is estimated to be approximately $15 million.
Pres. Herzog to AIPAC:
Pres. Herzog to AIPAC: We are fighting for the free world, against the Empire of Evil
President Herzog meets bipartisan AIPAC delegation of US members of Congress. 'If we have anything to discuss, it should be discussed quietly.'
Daniela Weiss:
Daniela Weiss: 'The only path to victory is to resettle Gaza'
Daniela Weiss, chairwoman of the Nachala movement, is arranging Israeli communities to resettle the Gaza Strip as Israeli territory.
Second time:
Second time: Ishay Ribo in concert at Madison Square Garden
Ishay Ribo made history as the first Israeli singer to perform on stage at one of the most famous concert halls. His second performance is planned for this summer.
Hostage’s mother to daughter:
Hostage's mother to daughter: 'We are fighting relentlessly for you to come home'
Hostage’s mother, Ayelet Levy, sent a message of encouragement to her daughter Naama, who is celebrating her birthday in captivity. "You are a strong, heroic and determined girl. You were like that from the first moment you were born."
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists enter a building - and are eliminated from above
IAF aircraft target weapons storehouse in Lebanon, after Hezbollah terrorists are viewed entering the structure.
“Emotional strength”:
Emotional strength: Bereaved father met IDF soldiers who killed his son in friendly fire
Bereaved father, Avidan Beit Yaakov, met with combat soldiers involved in friendly fire that killed his son in Gaza. ‘We are taking responsibility, garnering courage.’
This is the 'soldier' who Hamas claimed to have kidnapped
Last month, Hamas claimed to have kidnapped an Israeli soldier. Now, the individual in question has been identified - as an agent from Jericho.
First time in seven months:
First time in seven months: Hostile aircraft infiltrates Gaza border communities
Suspicious aerial target crosses from Gaza into Israel, falls on Israeli side of border. No injuries.
Iran:
Iran sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner to another year in prison
Narges Mohammadi, Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, sentenced to another year in Evin prison for “propaganda activities against the regime”.
Kosovo and Israel sign visa waiver agreement
Citizens of Kosovo and Israel will be able to visit the other nation without a visa following the agreement, which will go into effect in September.
Report:
Report: White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video
Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid.
To boost antisemitism response
WJC convenes more than 40 Jewish community directors to boost antisemitism response
As antisemitism surges. World Jewish Congress’ National Community Directors Forum (NCDF) holds critical meeting to share experiences and formulate next steps.
Senator Jim Risch:
Senator Jim Risch: Let’s get out of Israel’s way
US Senator Jim Risch calls on the Biden administration to release aid to Israel: Micromanagement of Israel’s war on terror must end.
Israeli journalist proves:
Israeli journalist Haim Goldich proves: Humanitarian aid reaches Hamas
Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.
Serious Allegation:
Serious Allegation: Intelligence soldier had affair with Palestinian from Ramallah
An IDF Intelligence Corps soldier in a classified position had an affair with a Palestinian from Ramallah and was arrested twice in Area A by the Palestinian Authority police. The Military Police have started an investigation.
Foreign Minister:
Foreign Minister: 'Hezbollah will be destroyed in a full-scale war'
Minister Israel Katz reacts to Hezbollah drone that filmed the Haifa port, says 'moment of decision' on response to Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel 'very close.'
Report:
Report: US-built pier off Gaza coast failed, could end operations early
The $230 million pier has spent more time being repaired or moved to prevent further damage than it has spent in operation to bring aid into Gaza since it was completed a month ago.
White House:
White House: 'We have no idea what Netanyahu is talking about on munitions pause'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts with surprise to Israeli PM's statement that the US holding up arms shipments to Israel is 'inconceivable,' says just 1 shipment is affected and everything else is moving.
Stabbing attack thwarted near Migdal Oz
Terrorist neutralized after attempting to commit stabbing attack near Migdal Oz intersection.
UNRWA says it can't use new aid corridor because trucks get looted
UN official says UNRWA cannot use a new aid corridor opened by the IDF because Gazans looted most of the trucks, putting workers at risk.
Soldier injured during operation in Judea and Samaria
During an arrest operation, weapons were confiscated, and terror funds amounting to approximately 100,000 shekels were seized. A soldier was moderately injured.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Inconceivable for US to hold up munitions for Israel as it fights for its life
PM says he discussed efforts to remove 'bottlenecks' on US munitions shipments to Israel with Secretary of State Blinken.
California:
California: Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus
A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'
New Hezbollah drone penetrates deep into Israel, films Haifa port
Lebanese terror group publishes 9-minute video taken by 'Hoopoe' drone over the port of Haifa.
Watch:
Watch: Drone kills terrorist approaching IDF forces
The 401st Brigade spotted terrorists and directed an airstrike to kill them during operations in Rafah.
Saving strength for day after
Report: Two Hamas battalions not participating in fighting
Hamas assigned a significant force that is not participating in the war, with the intention of creating a governing force in Gaza after the war.
Ready to confront antisemitism
US mayors and state legislators return from Israel ready to confront antisemitism
Two bipartisan delegations of American mayors and state lawmakers visited Israel this month on missions led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).
US Envoy in Beirut:
US Envoy in Beirut: 'Conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has gone on for long enough
Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'
Youngsters march for unity and demand: 'We must be united, or we will not exist!'
Thousands of religious and secular youth marched together and called for an end to incitement and hatred: 'We are the future of our society, it's time for us to take action together.'
Price of Israel's wars:
Price of the war: more than 70,000 disabled IDF soldiers under care of the Rehab. Division
The number of disabled IDF soldiers treated at the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense has crossed the 70,000 mark for the first time.
