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US intelligence report reveals

US intelligence report reveals: This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

According to a report in The New York Times, despite the heavy blows it has suffered, Tehran still retains 60% of its missile launchers and 40% of its drone capabilities.

US intelligence report reveals: This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

Report:

Report: North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Sunday, its seventh launch this year and fourth in April.

Report: North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast

Hezbollah leader warns:

Hezbollah leader warns: No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the ceasefire with Israel requires a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against any Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader warns: No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Kamala Harris claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war

Former US Vice President claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled President Donald Trump into the Iran war, criticizes the Trump administration as the most corrupt in US history.

Kamala Harris claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war

Trump praises Israel

Trump praises Israel: They are courageous, bold, and loyal

President Trump praises Israel as a “great ally" in a post on Truth Social, calling it courageous, bold, loyal and smart.

Trump praises Israel: They are courageous, bold, and loyal

Iranian speaker:

Iranian speaker: Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.

Iranian speaker: Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain

Emily Damari's revenge on the terrorist who held her captive

Captivity survivor Emily Damari shares how she avenged her captor's abuse of fellow hostage Romi Gonen. 'They didn't think anyone would get revenge on them in that way.'

Emily Damari's revenge on the terrorist who held her captive

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Elderly man who murdered wife found dead in car

Man, 89, who confessed to murdering five-year-old son before murdering wife, found lifeless near Eilat.

Elderly man who murdered wife found dead in car

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, aged 48, succumbed to his wounds after being injured during combat in southern Lebanon.

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

IDF declares 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon, duplicating concept used following ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

Judge rejects dismissal

Etan Patz murder case heads to third trial after judge rejects dismissal

New York judge declines to dismiss charges against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz, paving the way for a third trial.

Etan Patz murder case heads to third trial after judge rejects dismissal

Report

Report | Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

Report | Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Tennessee bans 'West Bank,' embraces Judea and Samaria

Tennessee’s General Assembly votes to ban the term “West Bank" in all official state documents, replacing it with the historically accurate Biblical names “Judea and Samaria." The bill awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature.

Tennessee bans 'West Bank,' embraces Judea and Samaria

'We are no longer a pawn'

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel: We are no longer a pawn

In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel: We are no longer a pawn

Minutes before ceasefire:

Minutes before ceasefire: IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.

Minutes before ceasefire: IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

All restrictions lifted

All restrictions lifted: Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

The IDF and Home Front Command announce that all defensive restrictions will be lifted across Israel starting Saturday night, allowing full activity, large gatherings, and the resumption of Memorial Day, Independence Day events, and in-person schooling.

All restrictions lifted: Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

From battlefield to beacon:

From battlefield to beacon: Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.

From battlefield to beacon: Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

Fear of Israel:

Fear of Israel: Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.

Fear of Israel: Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Unusual incident near Israel's Embassy in London

Reports say suspicious objects found near Israeli embassy, no risk to public at this stage.

Unusual incident near Israel's Embassy in London

Syrian president: Talks with Israel have not reached dead end

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says talks with Israel have not ended, but face 'difficulties.'

Syrian president: Talks with Israel have not reached dead end

Defense Minister: IDF will continue to hold all areas it has cleared

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to return of Lebanese to south of the Litani River, says IDF is not leaving the area.

Defense Minister: IDF will continue to hold all areas it has cleared

Revealed: Jews were attacked prior to terrorist's elimination

Court clears for publication that IDF soldier arrested in Samaria for eliminating terrorist acted only after Arabs attacked Jewish shepherds.

Revealed: Jews were attacked prior to terrorist's elimination

MDA opens emergency clinic in border kibbutz shelter

MDA establishes a clinic in a shelter in Kibbutz Misgav Am, improving medical response for residents along the border.

MDA opens emergency clinic in border kibbutz shelter

Palestinian Arab driver gets behind wheel 3 hours after license suspended

Repeat traffic offenders caught driving on revoked licenses highlight widespread violations, as police crackdown reveals dozens of dangerous infractions across Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Arab driver gets behind wheel 3 hours after license suspended

Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite repeated warnings

Residents of southern Lebanon, together with Lebanese Army, rebuild bridges over Litani River, allowing mass return after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promised southern Lebanon would be a 'kill zone.'

Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite repeated warnings

IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory

IDF soldiers deep in Lebanon describe confusion regarding ceasefire as battles continue on the ground.

IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory

New poll indicates continued support for opposition

New poll shows opposition with narrow majority, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett closing in on Likud.

New poll indicates continued support for opposition

Captivity survivor kicks off Jerusalem marathon

Hamas captivity survivor Rom Brasalvski participates in 10km marathon, running alongside mayor Moshe Lion.

Captivity survivor kicks off Jerusalem marathon

Chabad rabbi warns: Measles is a tangible risk to children's lives

Rabbi Yitzhak Yehuda Yaroslavsky, rabbi of Chabad-Lubavitch community in Kiryat Malachi, pens unusual letter urging parents to vaccinate, warning of local measles outbreak. 'This is a matter of life and death.'

Chabad rabbi warns: Measles is a tangible risk to children's lives

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight

Ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and Beirut took effect at midnight. The ceasefire held throughout the night, even though Lebanon claimed there had been violations on Israel’s part.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight

PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack

The Palestinian Authority extradites Hicham Harb, a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly 1982 attack on the Jo Goldenberg Jewish restaurant in Paris.

PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack

EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat

Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.

EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat

Australia:

Australian court overturns anti-protest law enacted after Bondi attack

Australian court overturns New South Wales law that clamped down on protests, enacted after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach.

Australian court overturns anti-protest law enacted after Bondi attack