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IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Humanitarian aid pier off Gaza coast completed

The preparations were carried out over the last few weeks by the Engineering and Construction Department of the Ministry of Defense, the IDF, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, and in cooperation with the US Military.

IDF confirms: Humanitarian aid pier off Gaza coast completed

160 lawyers demand US investigate South African gov. corruption

Shurat HaDin leads lawyers in penning letter to Sec. Blinken, Congress, accusing South African government of accepting bribes from Iran to accuse Israel of genocide at the ICJ.

160 lawyers demand US investigate South African gov. corruption

ICJ hears South Africa's request to press Israel to stop Rafa operation

The United Nations’ top court opens two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

ICJ hears South Africa's request to press Israel to stop Rafa operation

Mezuzah hung at Cannes Film Festival

The mezuzah was affixed to the entrance of the Israeli pavilion at the festival by Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports CEO Kfir Cohen who recited a prayer for the release of the hostages in Gaza.

Mezuzah hung at Cannes Film Festival

A-G opposes Draft Law Netanyahu seeks to advance

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says Draft Law originally submitted by Benny Gantz in 2022 cannot be advanced as it is not up to date with the needs of 2024.

A-G opposes Draft Law Netanyahu seeks to advance

IDF mortar barrel explodes in southern Israel

The barrel of an IDF mortar exploded as soldiers were firing mortars at the Gaza Strip near the Black Arrow monument in the Gaza envelope.

IDF mortar barrel explodes in southern Israel

Knife-wielding woman arrested in the UK

Woman who brandished knife in Stamford Hill, London, allegedly claimed, 'You people, you Jewish...all the trouble you’re creating in the world.'

Knife-wielding woman arrested in the UK

IDF officer injured in stabbing attack near Shechem

Man injured in stabbing attack says terrorist attacked him as he opened the window of his vehicle. Security forces nab terrorist following three-hour search.

IDF officer injured in stabbing attack near Shechem

Palestinian social media groups celebrate stabbing attack

A message circulating among Palestinian Telegram groups praised this morning's stabbing attack and called for others to imitate it.

Palestinian social media groups celebrate stabbing attack

Following barrage on Golan Heights:

Watch: IAF strikes building containing terrorists in Lebanon

IDF strikes rocket launcher used to fire towards Golan Heights, structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were sheltering.

Watch: IAF strikes building containing terrorists in Lebanon

Half a year after the attack:

Terrorists who attempted to steal weapons released

Two terrorists were released from custody only half a year after the attack they carried out near the town of Ma'ale Amos.

Terrorists who attempted to steal weapons released

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

A new survey shows that among soldiers who voted for Yesh Atid, a significant percentage do not approve of party leader Yair Lapid's stance on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza.

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel from Argentina - and fell in Gaza

Sergeant Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel after completing high school in Argentina, studying in yeshiva prior to enlisting in the Paratroopers Brigade. He was killed in northern Gaza, along with five other soldiers.

Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel from Argentina - and fell in Gaza

Knesset to pass law limiting Meron celebrations

Minister Meir Porush: 'We cannot and should not deny the centuries-old tradition of Lag Ba'omer, even in a restricted format.'

Knesset to pass law limiting Meron celebrations

In northern Israel:

Sensitive IAF site in northern Israel takes hit from UAV

The IDF struck deep in Lebanon, attacking a Hezbollah site for manufacturing rockets and aircraft, after a sensitive site was hit near the Golani Junction.

Sensitive IAF site in northern Israel takes hit from UAV

Five injured in car ramming in Haifa

The driver and car were located a short while after the incident. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Five injured in car ramming in Haifa

After agreeing to boycott Israel:

President of California university temporarily steps down after agreeing to boycott Israel

President of Sonoma State University announces he is stepping aside after agreement with pro-Palestinian Arab protesters that includes an academic boycott of Israel.

President of California university temporarily steps down after agreeing to boycott Israel

Pier off Gaza could be operational in days

US military begins moving into place the pieces of temporary pier off the coast of Gaza.

Pier off Gaza could be operational in days

Israel to send defense team to International Court of Justice

Israel decides to send a defense team to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which will discuss South Africa's request to take measures against Israel.

Israel to send defense team to International Court of Justice

Greece:

Greece: Clashes during anti-Israel march in Athens

Greek police clash with protesters after pro-Palestinian Arab march to Israeli embassy in Athens. Three people detained.

Greece: Clashes during anti-Israel march in Athens

Six months after election:

Six months after election: Deal reached to form government in Netherlands

Dutch right-wing politician Geert Wilders says a deal had been reached to form a new government, almost six months after his major election victory.

Six months after election: Deal reached to form government in Netherlands

Attempted attack in Jerusalem:

Attempted attack in Jerusalem: Terrorist tries to stab officers, is neutralized

Terrorist armed with a knife tries to stab Border Police officers near Shalem station and is neutralized.

Attempted attack in Jerusalem: Terrorist tries to stab officers, is neutralized

High-risk search underway in Sharon region

Shalev Dehan, 23, is considered to be in significant danger after all contact with him was lost on May 6th.

High-risk search underway in Sharon region

After UAV explodes in north

After UAV explodes in north | Reports of Israeli strikes deep in Lebanese territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli strikes in the country after a drone exploded near the Golani junction, about 50 km from the border with Lebanon.

After UAV explodes in north | Reports of Israeli strikes deep in Lebanese territory

Man killed in accident in Tel Aviv

Eight people injured in accident involving two buses in Tel Aviv, including man in critical condition who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Man killed in accident in Tel Aviv

The Arab states' condition for joining a multinational force in Gaza

Several Arab states say they would join a multinational force to control the Gaza Strip if Israel were to accept a two-state solution.

The Arab states' condition for joining a multinational force in Gaza

'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!'

'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!' | Trump and Biden agree to two debates

The two agreed to face each other on June 27th on CNN and on September 10th on ABC.

'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!' | Trump and Biden agree to two debates

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We won't let Hamas rebuild'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi tells soldiers on Independence Day, 'In the last day or two, the number of terrorists eliminated per day has increased, which is important, and we want to return to eliminating many terrorists each day.'

Chief of Staff: 'We won't let Hamas rebuild'

Israeli delegation meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo

The meetings discussed several issues, including IDF operations in Rafah, and closing the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing, which led to an Egyptian decision to stop transferring aid to Gaza as long as the crossing is closed.

Israeli delegation meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo

Secretary of State Blinken:

Secretary of State Blinken: 'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel must work to find an alternative for Hamas since 'it cannot – and says it does not want responsibility for Gaza.'

Secretary of State Blinken: 'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza'

'Everyone's here, take off'

'Everyone's here, take off' | A look into the medical evacuation work in Gaza

IDF rescue helicopter squadrons, Medical Corps teams in the Technological and Logistics Directorate, and Unit 669 have carried out dozens of evacuations of injured soldiers from areas of operations in the Gaza Strip over the past week.

'Everyone's here, take off' | A look into the medical evacuation work in Gaza

US House Speaker:

US House Speaker: 'Biden turned back on Israel, carrying water for Hamas and Iran'

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson condemns President Biden for vowing to veto bill mandating US provide military aid to Israel approved by Congress after Biden threatens to withhold aid over Rafah operation.

US House Speaker: 'Biden turned back on Israel, carrying water for Hamas and Iran'

Jordanian authorities foil Iranian-backed destabilization plot

Weapons were sent by Iranian-backed militias in Syria to a cell of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan that has links to the military wing of Hamas with an aim to destabilize the US-allied kingdom.

Jordanian authorities foil Iranian-backed destabilization plot

Liron Yitzhak, civilian wounded in Gaza, succumbs to his injuries

Liron, a civilian contractor working for the Defense Ministry, was critically wounded in an IED explosion in southern Gaza. He was to be married in 2 weeks.

Liron Yitzhak, civilian wounded in Gaza, succumbs to his injuries

Netanyahu responds to Gallant:

Netanyahu responds to Gallant: I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan

PM responds to Defense Minister's demand he declare that Israel will not assume civilian or military governance of Gaza after the war.

Netanyahu responds to Gallant: I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan

Gallant:

Gallant: I call on PM to declare Israel won't have civil control of Gaza

Defense Minister warns against Israel ruling Gaza after the war, calling this 'a negative and dangerous option for the State of Israel strategically, militarily, and from a security standpoint.'

Gallant: I call on PM to declare Israel won't have civil control of Gaza

TV show mocks protests

'What's intifada?' 'It's this amazing salad' | Israeli TV program mocks campus protests

Israeli satire program Eretz Nehederet released a new skit mocking the anti-Israel demonstrations that have been occurring on campuses across the US.

'What's intifada?' 'It's this amazing salad' | Israeli TV program mocks campus protests

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'There is no alternative for military victory'

The Prime Minister explained that as long as Hamas is still intact there is no reason to discuss post-war plans for the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'There is no alternative for military victory'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Rafah operation will last weeks, not months or years'

PM says in interview with CNBC that despite disagreement with US government on Rafah operation, Israel has no choice but to proceed with the operation.

Netanyahu: 'Rafah operation will last weeks, not months or years'

'Target down'

'Target down' | Watch: Fighter jets down two hostile UAVs en route to Israel

The two UAVs join many more hostile targets that were intercepted this week by fighter jets and the Patriot and Iron Dome aerial defense systems.

'Target down' | Watch: Fighter jets down two hostile UAVs en route to Israel