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'Posed an immediate threat'

'Posed an immediate threat': IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

'Posed an immediate threat': IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

First overseas trip

Trump confirms plans for Middle East visit in first overseas trip of second term

President Donald Trump announces plans to visit the Middle East in the coming weeks, marking his first foreign trip of his second term. The itinerary includes stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with the possibility of additional destinations.

Trump confirms plans for Middle East visit in first overseas trip of second term

Trump floats David Friedman as UN ambassador

Trump says former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is among some 30 names he is considering for the UN envoy post after withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination.

Trump floats David Friedman as UN ambassador

Driver who ran over Jewish mother, daughters claimed: 'I had the devil in me'

Driver with suspended license and troubling record faces manslaughter charges after tragic collision kills haredi mother and two daughters.

Driver who ran over Jewish mother, daughters claimed: 'I had the devil in me'

Smotrich resigns from government in spat with Ben-Gvir

Finance Minister resigns 'temporarily' in response to Otzma Yehudit's failure to remove MK Kroizer from the Knesset under the coalition agreement.

Smotrich resigns from government in spat with Ben-Gvir

Damage of Arab property:

Damage of Arab property: Commander and two soldiers jailed

The IDF published the findings of its inquiry into an incident where soldiers damaged property belonging to Palestinian Arabs in violation of rules and regulations.

Damage of Arab property: Commander and two soldiers jailed

Security official:

Security official: 'Egypt building up military in Sinai in violation of peace deal'

An Israeli security official said that Israel has recently identified a strengthening of the Egyptian army in the Sinai Peninsula, which could constitute a violation of the peace agreement.

Security official: 'Egypt building up military in Sinai in violation of peace deal'

Trump:

Trump: 'For Houthis and Iran, the real pain is yet to come'

US President Donald Trump issued another warning to the Houthis this evening to stop attacking ships.

Trump: 'For Houthis and Iran, the real pain is yet to come'

'Qatar is Hamas'

'Qatar is Hamas' | Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Dozens protested outside the Claridge's Hotel, which is owned by the Qatari royal family. During the protest, 'IRON Initiative' President Rabbi Pini Dunner revealed that a Jew working for the royal family attempted to persuade him not to protest it.

'Qatar is Hamas' | Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Netanyahu post testimony to police: Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

Netanyahu post testimony to police: Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: 'Israel has been a responsible guardian of the Abrahamic tradition'

Democratic Congressmen notes how 80,000 Muslims were able to pray on the Temple Mount for the first day of Ramadan under Israeli rule while Jews were banned from the Western Wall under Jordanian rule.

Ritchie Torres: 'Israel has been a responsible guardian of the Abrahamic tradition'

Israel's proposal:

Israel's proposal: 11 living hostages freed on day 1, 40 days of ceasefire

While Israel awaits Hamas's response, the IDF is implementing a plan to expand Israel's security control in the Gaza Strip. 'Peak of military pressure on Hamas.'

Israel's proposal: 11 living hostages freed on day 1, 40 days of ceasefire

Qatar Gate:

Qatar Gate: Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

Prime Minister's advisers to have court hearing tomorrow in the extension of their detention.

Qatar Gate: Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

Report:

Report: Senior IRGC officers implicated in $21 million cryptocurrency theft

Iran International investigation reveals Revolutionary Guard officials stole millions while faking corruption probe.

Report: Senior IRGC officers implicated in $21 million cryptocurrency theft

GOP New Mexico headquarters targeted in arson attack

'ICE=KKK' found written near site of arson attack againdt Republican Party State headquarters.

GOP New Mexico headquarters targeted in arson attack

IDF operations in Gaza:

IDF operations in Gaza: Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Troops of the 252nd Division operating in northern and central Gaza dismantled a one-kilometer-long underground tunnel route and a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers.

IDF operations in Gaza: Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: Eli Sharvit is fit for the job, but the move seeks to challenge the court

National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.

Benny Gantz: Eli Sharvit is fit for the job, but the move seeks to challenge the court

Anti-Zionist professor:

Anti-Zionist professor: 'It's our duty to make Jews feel uncomfortable'

University of Technology Sydney launches investigation after Professor Peter Slezak, who is Jewish himself, says it is a 'duty' to make Jews 'feel uncomfortable' while pointing at a Jewish student.

Anti-Zionist professor: 'It's our duty to make Jews feel uncomfortable'

Netanyahu to testify at his office on Qatar-Gate

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed police to question the Prime Minister on his staff's connections with Qatar. Netanyahu left the court early to testify before Lahav 433 investigators in his office.

Netanyahu to testify at his office on Qatar-Gate

Sources close to PM:

Sources close to PM: Appointment of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet head to be withdrawn

There is a growing belief among those close to the prime minister that the anger in Likud over the appointment of a former navy commander who participated in the Kaplan protests to lead Israel's intelligence agency will not go through.

Sources close to PM: Appointment of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet head to be withdrawn

Chief Rabbi to join conference on kosher meat

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber will join Chief Rabbinate conference on ritual slaughter abroad. 'Failures require direct intervention.'

Chief Rabbi to join conference on kosher meat

Pressure on Netanyahu to revoke appointment of new Shin Bet chief

Likud members pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke appointment of former Navy commander Eli Sharvit as new Shin Bet chief.

Pressure on Netanyahu to revoke appointment of new Shin Bet chief

Ten rare parrots stolen from zoo

Investigation opened after ten rare parrots stolen from Gan Garoo Zoo in Emek Hama'ayanot.

Ten rare parrots stolen from zoo

Bill revoking terrorists' eligibility for State benefits passes into law

Likud MK's bill to revoke terrorists' eligibility for National Insurance Institute stipends passes final Knesset reading. 'We have put an end to insanity.'

Bill revoking terrorists' eligibility for State benefits passes into law

Qatar Gate:

Qatar Gate: Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich detained for investigation

Development in Qatar Gate affair: Police detain Prime Minister's advisers for questioning, Netanyahu's lawyer leaves hearing in district court.

Qatar Gate: Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich detained for investigation

Drama on school flight to Poland

Education Ministry says plane carrying students to Poland for school trip carried out emergency landing in Turkey due to technical issues.

Drama on school flight to Poland

Hamas captivity survivors take off for US

Delegation of released hostages and relatives of hostages still held in Gaza takes off for ten-day trip to the US.

Hamas captivity survivors take off for US

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria, including two minors; detainees appeal order preventing them from meeting their lawyers.

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

Shechem terror cell, which planned attacks, arrested

Security forces uncover six-person terror cell in Shechem which received direct funding and instruction from Hamas operators in Turkey.

Shechem terror cell, which planned attacks, arrested

Khamenei warns Trump: You'll be dealt a powerful blow

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to threats from US President Donald Trump, warning against attack.

Khamenei warns Trump: You'll be dealt a powerful blow

Jerusalem:

Man arrested on suspicion of spraying swastikas on MDA ambulance

Police arrest man in Meah She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem suspected of spraying swastikas on MDA ambulances.

Man arrested on suspicion of spraying swastikas on MDA ambulance

Joseph's Tomb:

Council heads demand full Jewish control over Joseph's Tomb

Council heads in Judea and Samaria join rabbis' demand to restore permanent Jewish presence at Joseph's Tomb. Samaria Council head: 'Now is the time to return.'

Council heads demand full Jewish control over Joseph's Tomb

Estimate: Houthis' supply of missiles very limited

Defense echelon believes Yemen's Houthi rebels have only a few dozen ballistic missiles, limited areas to launch from.

Estimate: Houthis' supply of missiles very limited

Supreme Court reduces prison sentence of 2 terrorists who lynched a Jewish family

Supreme Court reduces 7 and 4 years' prison sentence of two Israeli-Arab terrorists who lynched a Jewish family.

Supreme Court reduces prison sentence of 2 terrorists who lynched a Jewish family

Netanyahu announces:

Netanyahu announces: Eli Sharvit to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet

After interviewing seven different candidates, Netanyahu decides to appoint former Navy Commander Eli Sharvit as head of the Israel Security Agency.

Netanyahu announces: Eli Sharvit to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet

After 48 days

Iranian security forces disperse pro-hijab demonstrators after 48-day sit-in

Iranian authorities forcibly disperse sit-in by demonstrators advocating for the enforcement of mandatory head coverings for women.

Iranian security forces disperse pro-hijab demonstrators after 48-day sit-in

Trump:

Trump: TikTok deal to be finalized before Saturday's deadline

Trump says a deal with ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, will be reached before deadline by which it needs to be sold or shut down in the US.

Trump: TikTok deal to be finalized before Saturday's deadline

Former Police Commissioner caught speeding – and not fined

Former Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai caught driving at a speed of 136 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 90 km/h. The policewoman let him go without a fine or points.

Former Police Commissioner caught speeding – and not fined

Tal Shoham:

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham: I really fear that Guy and Evyatar are alone

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham speaks to “60 Minutes” about the time he spent in captivity with Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David: They are not children, but from time to time, I felt like a father. I really, really fear that they are now alone.

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham: I really fear that Guy and Evyatar are alone

Keith Siegel:

Keith Siegel: My mind is still there, thinking about who's left behind

Captivity survivors Keith and Aviva Siegel speak to CBS’ “60 Minutes”. Keith: After Aviva was released, the terrorists became very mean, and very cruel, and violent. They were beating me and starving me.

Keith Siegel: My mind is still there, thinking about who's left behind