Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers
Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.
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Due to American pressure:
Due to American pressure: Vote to allow humanitarian aid for Gaza - by bypassing Cabinet
Expanded Cabinet to vote on decision authorizing Prime Minister, Defense Minister, to make decisions on provision of humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: Take steps to protect aid workers and Palestinian civilians in Gaza
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expresses outrage in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following Israeli air strike in Gaza in which aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed.
US could reconsider designation of Houthis
US special envoy for Yemen says US would consider revoking its recent designation of Houthis as terrorists if they cease their shipping attacks in and around the Red Sea.
Report:
Report: Jill Biden pressing for end to Gaza war
US first lady Jill Biden has been one of the strongest voices inside the White House urging an end to civilian casualties in Gaza, The New York Times reports.
Report:
Report: Biden not planning to change policy towards Israel
Officials say Biden's public statement criticizing Israel over strike which killed aid workers in Gaza is as far as he and the White House will go for now.
Poll:
Poll: Trump leads Biden in six battleground states
Wall Street Journal poll finds Trump has a lead of between 2 and 8 percentage points in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina.
Israeli reporter Barak Ravid wins White House award
Barak Ravid, who writes for Axios and Walla!, named winner of the White House Correspondence Association’s award for overall excellence in White House coverage.
Nearly 80 days later:
UN chief replies to plea to free hostages - nearly 80 days later
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres replies to letter from eight Nobel Prize laureates, which was sent on the 100th day of the hostage crisis that began on October 7: Our efforts will not abate until all hostages are released.
Fear of Iranian revenge?
Fear of Iranian revenge? IDF recruiting reservists for air defense system
Following an IDF situation assessment, it was decided to combine and recruit reserve personnel for the air defense system
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'Release of hostages is top priority'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Khan Yunis, praises troops for successful Shifa Hospital operation.
Report:
Report: UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak threatens in conversation with Netanyahu to declare Israel in violation of international law unless more aid allowed into Gaza.
Jason Greenblatt:
Jason Greenblatt: 'Biden shouldn't use aid workers' deaths in blame game against Israel'
Former Trump Middle East envoy rips President's response to accidental killing of 7 WCK employees, says it is wrong to assume 1 mistake means Israel commits many more such mistakes.
September elections?
Gantz calls to set date for new elections around September
Minister Benny Gantz spoke at a press conference after last night's violent protest in Jerusalem and said elections will 'prevent split' in the nation.
Hamas Intel. commander:
Hamas Intel. commander: 'Units of the military intelligence operated from Shifa Hospital'
Ashraf Ibrahim Samur described in his interrogation how Hamas used the Shifa Hospital in Gaza. 'The Interior Ministry, the Emergency Committees and the government of Hamas also worked from there. It's a safe place.'
Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove
In a raid on terrorist infrastructure, the forces found and seized arms including pistols, rifles, clips and ammo, weapons instruction booklets, mortars, explosives, military equipment, and documents with high intelligence value.
UN Human Rights Council may call for arms embargo against Israel
Human Rights Council to consider Pakistani resolution this week condemning Israel for responding to Hamas massacre and demanding an arms embargo aginst the Jewish State.
Released hostage celebrates 85th birthday in hospital
Elma Avraham, who was released from Hamas captivity in serious condition, celebrated her birthday at the Soroka Medical Center rehabilitation department with the medical staff who cared for her since her release.
US court:
US court orders Iran, Syria to pay $191 million to Ari Fuld's family
US Federal court orders Iranian and Syrian government to pay nearly $200 million in compensation to family of US citizen murdered by Hamas terrorist due to their state sponsorship of Hamas.
Despite admin's opposition
Despite admin's opposition - majority of US Jews support operation in Rafah
A poll by JPPI found that American Jews are in consensus about the need for Israel to operate in Rafah. A majority also says Senator Chuck Schumer had no place to call for elections in Israel.
Bedlam in the Knesset
Bedlam in the Knesset | MK Cassif accuses IDF soldiers of war crimes
A scene of chaos erupted in the Knesset after MK Ofer Cassif claimed: 'As the forces leave the hospital, the difficult testimonies, the pictures of the ruin and destruction, and the horrific stories of the survivors begin to come out.'
Pulls out knife and runs
Pulls out knife and runs | Footage of terrorist who attempted to stab security guards
Police released footage of the terrorist who attempted to stab security guards after ramming police officers.
'You feed the devil'
'How does feel to feed the devil?' | Hostage's sister-in-law confronts UNRWA employee
Tzofit Libman, the sister-in-law of the hostage Elyakim Libman cornered an employee of the aid organization outside its offices in Jerusalem.
Minister Cohen:
Minister Cohen: 'If the US doesn't back Israel it has nothing to do in the Middle East'
Minister of Energy Eli Cohen says the US changed its stance because of the upcoming elections.
2 years after accident:
Bus driver who killed mother and daughters charged with negligent manslaughter
Shoshana Glustein and daughters Chana and Chaya Sara were killed after bus driver reset bus' electrical system, indictment reveals.
Protesters outside UNRWA:
Protesters outside UNRWA Jerusalem offices: 'You murdered and abducted our children'
Protesters, some dressed as Hamas terrorists, blocked the entrances to the organization's offices in Jerusalem to protest its employees' involvement in the October 7th massacre.
Report:
US promised Egypt: No Rafah op before mid-May
Reports say Israel promised not to conduct Rafah ground operation before May, has changed its position on number, identities, of terrorists to be released in prisoner swap.
Photo: Terrorist holds knife, threatens security forces
Photo published by Israel Police shows terrorist holding knife, intending to harm security forces.
10 infiltrators arrested after police raid Ashkelon apartment
Police raid Ashkelon apartment following tipoff regarding infiltrators, arrest 10 Palestinian Authority Arabs.
Watch
Watch | Ishay Ribo sings Hatikva with Jewish schoolchildren in Panama
At a concert for the Jewish community in Panama, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo sang the Israeli National Anthem with students at the Instituto Alberto Einstein Jewish school.
UJA Federation NY:
UJA Federation NY: In the face of rising antisemitism - incredible Jewish resilience
Senior vice president for community strategy and external relations at UJA Federation of New York Hindy Poupko spoke to Arutz Sheva about the organization's efforts at home and abroad to fight for Israel and NY's Jews.
Iran threatens Israel: More deadly attacks coming soon
Following Damascus elimination, IRGC promises 'resistance' will carry out its tasks, 'very soon' there will be more deadly attacks against Israel.
IDF: UNIFIL employees were injured by Hezbollah explosive device
Saturday explosion, which left four UNIFIL employees injured, occurred when Hezbollah explosive device detonated near the UNIFIL staff, IDF spokesman says.
The footage Israel Police is embarrassed of
Two police officers attempted to arrest four suspects on motorcycles in a Herzliya parking lot - but they all escaped, one of them after a struggle with an officer.
Summer weather to remain, temperatures to fall
Unusually high temperatures will drop down to seasonal average, skies to remain clear.
ISA head in unusual warning: ‘This is a slippery slope’
Israel Security Agency (ISA) chief held situation assessment on Jerusalem protest: ‘Violent discourse online and actions tonight exceed accepted rules of protest.’
War in Gaza: Terrorists eliminated in close-quarters combat
IDF troops operate in Al-Amal and the area of Khan Yunis, locate weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt trying to thwart Israel's proposal for partial agreement in Gaza
An Egyptian official told an Arab newspaper that the Egyptian president is trying to thwart the Israeli attempt to reach a partial agreement in the Gaza Strip.
President of Austrian Parliament to Visit Yad Vashem
Wolfgang Sobotka, top Austrian official, to visit Yad Vashem, view Holocaust archives, weeks after reports of skyrocketing antisemitism in his home country.
Cancer research:
Research: Existing drugs may hinder bone metastasis development in breast cancer patients
Over 75% of patients with metastatic breast cancer suffer from bone metastasis. 'By combining two existing drugs we were able to reduce bone metastasis in model animals and improve their survival,' researchers say.
