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IDF Chief

IDF Chief: ‘We're at a strategic crossroads, prepared to return to high-intensity combat’

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir convened a senior operational forum, declaring that the military remains prepared for a rapid return to high-intensity combat

IDF Chief: ‘We're at a strategic crossroads, prepared to return to high-intensity combat’

Colombia recognizes Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights

Move follows US precedent and underscores Bogotá’s support for Israel’s security claims amid ongoing regional tensions and conflict concerns.

Colombia recognizes Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights

Fears of bloodshed

Fears of bloodshed: Druze town cancels festival over participation of Jewish female singer

Beit Jann's Yalla Ba'Galil festival, featuring Jewish and Druze artists, was canceled over fears of clashes, with reports saying Eden Ben-Zaken's planned performance sparked the dispute.

Fears of bloodshed: Druze town cancels festival over participation of Jewish female singer

Ex-hostage's mother slams Yair Golan

Einav Zangauker claims that during a meeting with Yair Golan in February, she was offered a reserved spot near the top of the Democrats’ Knesset slate and that the agreement was subsequently reaffirmed.

Ex-hostage's mother slams Yair Golan

Netanyahu launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

In announcing AI program, PM Netanyahu says: “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it."

Netanyahu launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

Board of Peace: Israel already implementing rejected Gaza plan

Senior officials behind US President Donald Trump's Gaza initiative say Israel's actions on the ground align with the 15-point proposal, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public rejection of it.

Board of Peace: Israel already implementing rejected Gaza plan

John Fetterman

John Fetterman: 'Abdul El-Sayed has little-man syndrome energy'

Pro-Israel Democratic Senator responds to radical Michigan Senate nominee who called to put his head 'on a pike.'

John Fetterman: 'Abdul El-Sayed has little-man syndrome energy'

In Judea and Samaria:

Record number of illegal Palestinian structures demolished in Judea and Samaria

New Civil Administration data show record 536 illegal Arab structures demolished in just six months, as Israel steps up enforcement in Area C.

Record number of illegal Palestinian structures demolished in Judea and Samaria

Massive brush fire races toward Gush Etzion farm

Strong winds driving fast-moving wildfire toward farm in Gush Etzion, firefighting aircraft and ground crews battle to halt advance.

Massive brush fire races toward Gush Etzion farm

Golani combat soldier dies by suicide in New York

William Shakin, a volunteer in the Golani Brigade who fought in Gaza, took his own life in New York after his mental health deteriorated. His parents seek to have him buried in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl.

Golani combat soldier dies by suicide in New York

Be'eri survivor:

Be’eri survivor: ‘Hamas will not disarm - Israel must show determination’

Avida Bachar, who lost his wife and son on October 7, says Israel must reject any deal that leaves Hamas in control of Gaza and show determination to prevent another massacre.

Be’eri survivor: ‘Hamas will not disarm - Israel must show determination’

NIS 5 million fraud: Electricity bills allegedly erased for cash

Customers paid a fraction of their electricity debts to have them illegally wiped from Israel Electric Corporation records, police say.

NIS 5 million fraud: Electricity bills allegedly erased for cash

Sanzer Rebbe: Most Israelis do not hate Torah learners

Sanzer Rebbe meets young haredi man recently freed from military prison, praises his steadfastness, insisting 'most Jews in Israel' do not hate Torah students.

Sanzer Rebbe: Most Israelis do not hate Torah learners

Health Ministry official:

Health Ministry official: 'BBC dropped interview after I questioned its reporting'

Prof. Mitch Schwaber says he asked a senior BBC correspondent how the network would ensure accuracy in a report on Gaza's health situation after citing six examples of what he described as errors and journalistic negligence.

Health Ministry official: 'BBC dropped interview after I questioned its reporting'

Iran: Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until US pays price

Tehran says Washington must end its military pressure and compensate Iran before the crucial shipping lane can be considered open again.

Iran: Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until US pays price

Opposing Defense Min.:

Opposing Defense Min.: Maj.Gen. Avi Bluth expels Tal Yinon Dardik from Samaria

Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth decided, contrary to the Defense Minister’s request, to renew the administrative detention order against Tal Yinon Dardik, who is suspected of assaulting a Palestinian.

Opposing Defense Min.: Maj.Gen. Avi Bluth expels Tal Yinon Dardik from Samaria

Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Lebanese media say Israel used latest round of negotiations to press for answers on Ron Arad and other Jews missing since Lebanon's civil war.

Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Study:

Study warns: Israel's eastern border could become 'next October 7'

A new study paints a troubling picture of the Jordanian border, urging Israel to strengthen ties with Jordan, accelerate construction of border and reinforce Jordan Valley communities.

Study warns: Israel's eastern border could become 'next October 7'

No relief yet: Heat wave to continue through the week

Scorching conditions continue across Israel, with Jordan Valley expected to reach 44°C as forecasters warn of heavy to extreme heat stress.

No relief yet: Heat wave to continue through the week

'Put Israel to sleep':

'Put Israel to sleep': One country's secret recommendation

Officials in a Middle Eastern country advised officials in another country to show flexibility, sign an agreement with Israel, and violate it if a large-scale military conflict breaks out.

'Put Israel to sleep': One country's secret recommendation

Blow to Gantz: Dedi Simhi weighs move to Likud

Dedi Simhi, tapped as the No. 2 candidate on Benny Gantz's slate, is reconsidering his political future and considering a jump to Likud if offered a guaranteed spot on their roster.

Blow to Gantz: Dedi Simhi weighs move to Likud

'Two different Americas'

'Two different Americas' | El-Sayed hits back at Trump post after winning Michigan primary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back against Trump’s social media post comparing their marriages and visions for the country.

'Two different Americas' | El-Sayed hits back at Trump post after winning Michigan primary

Lebanese report rules out September negotiations with Israel

Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese network report indicates no Israel-Lebanon talks are scheduled for next month, following disagreements over pilot zones and border security.

Lebanese report rules out September negotiations with Israel

Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to head Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran appoints former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr's resignation.

Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to head Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Justices rule:

Justices rule: Sharren Haskel's petition against Likud party dismissed

Supreme Court unanimously dismisses a petition filed by Sharren Haskel requesting permission to split from the Likud party.

Justices rule: Sharren Haskel's petition against Likud party dismissed

Poll:

Poll: Tropper, Hendel, Erdan, and Edelstein fail to clear threshold

A new Kan 11 News poll reveals that all newly formed political parties are falling well short of the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, the Likud party sees a modest uptick in support.

Poll: Tropper, Hendel, Erdan, and Edelstein fail to clear threshold

Jewish lawyer

Trump names Jewish lawyer Will Scharf as next White House counsel

President Trump announces that White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on September 1, replacing David Warrington.

Trump names Jewish lawyer Will Scharf as next White House counsel

Secret revealed

Secret revealed: Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Terrorist Basel Salahieh, a senior commander in Hamas's military wing, has been secretly detained in Israel for two years and is now set to face trial.

Secret revealed: Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Yemen:

Houthi forces launch missiles and drones at Yemen’s port city of Mocha

Houthi forces renew missile and drone strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, targeting Saudi-backed military assets amid mounting tensions.

Houthi forces launch missiles and drones at Yemen’s port city of Mocha

Drama in New Jersey

Drama in New Jersey: F-16s scrambled near Trump’s golf club

NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercept two civilian planes that entered restricted airspace over President Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey golf course.

Drama in New Jersey: F-16s scrambled near Trump’s golf club

Montreal:

Montreal: Government blow to Hasidic institutions

Three educational institutions affiliated with the Belz Hasidic movement in Montreal lost their licenses just before the start of the school year due to ongoing systemic failures.

Montreal: Government blow to Hasidic institutions

Northern Israel:

16-year-old Yehonatan Klimian killed in rappelling accident in northern Israel

16-year-old Katzrin resident fell while rappelling in the Keshet Cave in northern Israel. Rescue teams were forced to pronounce him dead at the scene.

16-year-old Yehonatan Klimian killed in rappelling accident in northern Israel

Trump: US 'low keying' Iran

Trump says US will maintain economic pressure on Iran for now, as Tehran delays a Strait of Hormuz agreement and demands an end to the war.

Trump: US 'low keying' Iran

Watch:

Watch: Son of former MK arrested with loaded pistol near Ramla

Police arrested the son of a former MK after finding a loaded FN pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Route 44 near Ramla.

Watch: Son of former MK arrested with loaded pistol near Ramla

Trump shares Hillary Clinton column backing his Gaza peace plan

Trump shares Clinton's defense of his Gaza plan as a former World Bank official challenges her view and warns Palestinian skepticism remains deep.

Trump shares Hillary Clinton column backing his Gaza peace plan

Rambam Medical Center defended amid criticism: 'They were fighting alongside us'

Didi Krieger, whose brother was critically wounded during the war, described his family's experience at the Rambam Medical Center: 'They did everything they could to save lives.'

Rambam Medical Center defended amid criticism: 'They were fighting alongside us'

Syria:

Syria: ISIS cell captured near Golan Heights

Syrian security forces in Damascus arrested nine terrorists in the city of Khan Arnabeh, near the Golan Heights. The arrests come amid efforts to thwart the smuggling of drones and missiles to Hezbollah.

Syria: ISIS cell captured near Golan Heights

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father says minister's daughter evacuated from Nova before Hamas massacre

Nissim Louk, father of Shani Louk, murdered at the Nova festival, recounts his confrontation with Minister Miri Regev and calls for fundamental change and building bridges among the people.

Bereaved father says minister's daughter evacuated from Nova before Hamas massacre

Underground:

Underground | Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The IDF uncovered and neutralized an underground facility used to store weapons belonging to the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah. During the operation, anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets, and artillery weapons were located.

Underground | Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists