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Watch:

Watch: Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire

A man went to move his car, which was parked close to a fire and lost consciousness. A resourceful and brave policeman saved his life.

Watch: Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire

IDF fears:

IDF fears: Terrorists in Judea and Samaria will get advanced Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

IDF fears: Terrorists in Judea and Samaria will get advanced Israeli arms from Gaza

Thousands attend funeral of Grand Rebbe's wife: 'She accepted her suffering in silence'

Thousands, led by the Gerrer Rebbe, escorted the former Rebbe's wife to rest yesterday. Her sons paid tribute: 'She enlightened her children with her wisdom and intelligence.'

Thousands attend funeral of Grand Rebbe's wife: 'She accepted her suffering in silence'

No siren sounded

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre, no siren sounded

Suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the maritime space near Acre successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre, no siren sounded

Ahead of Euro match:

Ahead of Euro match: German police shoot man who threatened them with weapons

German police shoot man who threatened officers with a sledgehammer and an incendiary device on the sidelines of a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade in Hamburg.

Ahead of Euro match: German police shoot man who threatened them with weapons

'Zionist piece of s**t'

Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York: Zionist piece of s**t

Anti-Israel activist “Crackhead Barney”, who previously attacked Alec Baldwin, harasses film director Quentin Tarantino, who is married to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York: Zionist piece of s**t

Minister Goldknopf:

Minister Goldknopf: IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

Minister Goldknopf: IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim

Cabinet discusses:

Cabinet discusses punitive measures promoted by Smotrich against the Palestinians

Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.

Cabinet discusses punitive measures promoted by Smotrich against the Palestinians

Revealed:

Revealed: These are the Iranian hackers who attacked Israeli targets

Iran International obtains information that exposes the identities of those behind MuddyWater and Darkbit hacker groups, affiliated with Iran's Intelligence Ministry, which carried out cyberattacks against targets in Israel and other countries.

Revealed: These are the Iranian hackers who attacked Israeli targets

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Southern Commander:

Southern Commander to commanders in Rafah: 'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, visited Rafah and met with commanders on the ground.

Southern Commander to commanders in Rafah: 'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

Bereavement in Beit El:

Bereavement in Beit El: Two families on the same street lost sons on the same day

Only 30 meters separate the homes of the parents of Elon Waiss and Shalom Menachem, who were both killed this week in Gaza. Local council head: ‘Our hearts are overflowing with sadness.’

Bereavement in Beit El: Two families on the same street lost sons on the same day

'He solved the Middle East'

'He solved the Middle East' | Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance in Sydney, Australia was interrupted by an anti-Israel protestera. The comedian quipped: 'There are problems here with Aboriginal people and whites so maybe to solve that I will screw up Jim Jeffery's show in New York.'

'He solved the Middle East'  | Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

Senior Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Elon Waiss is laid to rest

Waiss, 49, from Psagot, a combat soldier in the 129th Battalion of the 8th Brigade, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Senior Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Elon Waiss is laid to rest

Holiday calm

Holiday calm | Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

Channel 12 correspondent Guy Varon noted that since the holiday of Eid el-Adha began Hezbollah has halted launches and wondered why Israel is playing along.

Holiday calm | Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff on recruiting Haredi soldiers: “Now this is a distinct need”

Chief of Staff Halevi stated during a tour of Gaza with senior IDF commanders that 'there is an opportunity for change in the haredi community. We are not seeing enough people coming forward to draft, but there is a desire for change. '

IDF Chief of Staff on recruiting Haredi soldiers: “Now this is a distinct need”

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

Watch:

Watch: One of Yemen's last Jews has passed away

Yihye Ben-Yosef, one of the last Jews in Yemen, has passed away in the Arhab region.

Watch: One of Yemen's last Jews has passed away

How will the IDF strike back?

How will the IDF strike back? Hezbollah missile hits IAF air traffic control base in Meron

Hezbollah published footage showing the strike. The IDF has yet to retaliate for the strike on the sensitive and strategic location.

How will the IDF strike back? Hezbollah missile hits IAF air traffic control base in Meron

Appeal to the President:

Appeal to the President: No award to Brothers in Arms

Media personality Irit Linor wrote a letter to the President to appeal against the decision to reward the Brothers in Arms protest organization.

Appeal to the President: No award to Brothers in Arms

Govt. extends aid for displaced from north and south

Under the new regulations, the period of lodging for residents who have been evacuated from their homes, in the hotels and temporary housing solutions, which are being financed by the state, until August 15.

Govt. extends aid for displaced from north and south

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF 'tactical pause' announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF 'tactical pause' announcement

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Protecting the Homeland:

Protecting the Homeland: Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Family and friends eulogize the eight soldiers killed in the explosion of an APC in Gaza.

Protecting the Homeland: Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Haniyeh:

Haniyeh: 'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Qatar-based Hamas leader says terror group's demands are consistent with principles of latest Biden ceasefire proposal.

Haniyeh: 'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Yesterday, 8 soldiers were killed in an APC explosion in Rafah.

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity near crossing

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity near crossing

Lod:

Evidence found in Lod of last Jewish revolt against Roman rule in Israel

Archaeological site found from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule 1650 years ago.

Evidence found in Lod of last Jewish revolt against Roman rule in Israel

'One Of Our Best'

'One Of Our Best': Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

'One Of Our Best': Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

'A further escalation':

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps: A further escalation

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran following latest IAEA reports which found it is further expanding its nuclear program.

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps: A further escalation

US national security adviser:

US national security adviser: Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tells reporters that mediators for Qatar and Egypt plan to engage Hamas soon to see if there is a way to push ahead Biden's ceasefire proposal.

US national security adviser: Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire

The rules of the debate between Trump and Biden

CNN says both candidates have agreed to accept the rules and format of the debate, which will include muted microphones, no props and no studio audience.

The rules of the debate between Trump and Biden

Dramatic and moving footage from the rescue of Noa Argamani

In the footage, Argamani's rescuers are seen entering the apartment where she was being held, talking to her and calming her down. She is later rescued from the building as one of the officers carries her on his back.

Dramatic and moving footage from the rescue of Noa Argamani

October 6th:

October 6th: Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

A senior IDF intelligence official confirms that the elite SIGINT unit experienced a system malfunction that was fixed early in the morning - but not before Hamas had begun their invasion.

October 6th: Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

Sergeant Itai Amar fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Itai Amar, 19 years old from Kokhav Ya'ir-Tzur Yigal, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Sergeant Itai Amar fell in battle in Gaza

Tragedy in Sinai:

Tragedy in Sinai: Three members of the same family killed in traffic accident

Couple and infant daughter killed while vacationing in Sinai, two additional children injured.

Tragedy in Sinai: Three members of the same family killed in traffic accident

Yakir Levi from Kibbutz Hafetz Haim fell in the Rafah tragedy

IDF soldier Yakir Levi, 21, named as second victim of the Rafah tragedy, in which eight soldiers were killed.

Yakir Levi from Kibbutz Hafetz Haim fell in the Rafah tragedy

Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds

Yair Roitman was critically injured in Rafah earlier this week. After an extended battle for his life, the hospital was forced to declare Yair's death.

Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds