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Florida:

Florida man arrested for antisemitic hate crime after synagogue attack

Brayton Laschinger allegedly smashed a synagogue window with a brick, telling police he targeted the site because it was a 'Jewish place of worship' after viewing antisemitic content online.

Florida man arrested for antisemitic hate crime after synagogue attack

Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying my final moments of grace'

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett says his casual attire reflects his desire to 'be free' while traveling around Israel, but hints he expects to return to formal dress when he becomes prime minister again.

Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying my final moments of grace'

Caught inside a loudspeaker

Caught inside a loudspeaker: Illegal resident found hiding in vehicle

Border Police officers became suspicious of a loudspeaker in a car's trunk. After opening it, they discovered an illegal resident concealed inside.

Caught inside a loudspeaker: Illegal resident found hiding in vehicle

MK Simcha Rothman:

MK Simcha Rothman: 'I was willing to compromise on reform for broad consensus'

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he backed a compromise on judicial reform.

MK Simcha Rothman: 'I was willing to compromise on reform for broad consensus'

Bus driver assaulted

Bus driver assaulted in Jerusalem: 'I was beaten and lost consciousness'

A Superbus driver was attacked by a group of teenagers after stopping at a red light. The assault left him unconscious and cost him four teeth.

Bus driver assaulted in Jerusalem: 'I was beaten and lost consciousness'

Liberman

Liberman: 'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects the debate over who should be the next prime minister and rules out any cooperation with the Ra'am party.

Liberman: 'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'

Boy George parts ways with manager over pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'

Boy George faces backlash and dismisses his manager after refusing to shelve his pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again', saying he will 'stand up for my Jewish friends.'

Boy George parts ways with manager over pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander Salem Jamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, who took part in the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

Fragmentation grenade thrown at Japanika branch in Hadera

Police believe that the grenade thrown at the Hadera branch of Japanika, is a continuation of the conflict between the Mosley and Jerushi crime families.

Fragmentation grenade thrown at Japanika branch in Hadera

Heat wave reaches its peak today

A significant increase in the heat load is expected throughout the day, with extreme heat conditions across the country. A noticeable cooldown is expected by Wednesday.

Heat wave reaches its peak today

Soldier suspected in Al-Mughayyir shooting released under restrictive conditions

The commander of the Judea and Samaria District Police has ordered the release, under restrictive conditions, of an IDF soldier who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a shooting incident in which an Arab was wounded.

Soldier suspected in Al-Mughayyir shooting released under restrictive conditions

Montreal:

Police investigate overnight fire at Montreal kosher eatery as arson

Police are investigating a suspicious overnight fire that heavily damaged Nöam, a Montreal kosher restaurant, as leaders raise concerns of hate-motivated arson.

Police investigate overnight fire at Montreal kosher eatery as arson

Herzog on Mamdani:

Herzog condemns Mamdani: He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric

In an interview with Fox News, President Herzog criticizes Mamdani, praises Trump’s regional leadership, and dismisses ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

Herzog condemns Mamdani: He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric

Trump announces:

Trump announces: I have agreed to cancel the attack on Iran

President Trump announces he canceled a planned US strike on Iran following regional requests, demanding Tehran rapidly agree to a deal opening the Hormuz Strait.

Trump announces: I have agreed to cancel the attack on Iran

Report:

Report: Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to avoid heavy airstrikes on Iran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to seek de-escalation with Iran as Washington considers major strikes on energy facilities, according to Axios.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to avoid heavy airstrikes on Iran

Honenu: Soldier who rushed to help shepherd arrested

Detained off-duty soldier left home to help a shepherd under attack, never fired a shot, legal organization says.

Honenu: Soldier who rushed to help shepherd arrested

US urges Americans to leave Middle East amid Iran fears

US State Department warns Americans in Middle East to consider leaving, citing risk of sudden airspace closures, flight disruptions, and attacks on US interests.

US urges Americans to leave Middle East amid Iran fears

Watch: Sabbath café protest erupts as Liberman visits

Dozens of haredi demonstrators protest outside Jerusalem café open on Sabbath during visit by Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman.

Watch: Sabbath café protest erupts as Liberman visits

UTJ's warning to Netanyahu: We're our own bloc

MK Uri Maklev questions Netanyahu's loyalty to the right-wing bloc, predicts he may seek a coalition with Gadi Eisenkot.

UTJ's warning to Netanyahu: We're our own bloc

Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets US water supply

US officials investigating wave of cyber intrusions targeting water utilities across seven states, The New York Times reports.

Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets US water supply

Off-duty soldier arrested on suspicion of gunfire

Israeli authorities detain off-duty IDF soldier on suspicion of shooting Arab minor shot in Binyamin region.

Off-duty soldier arrested on suspicion of gunfire

IDF hits Hamas arsenal hidden beside hospital

Israeli forces strike five Hamas weapons storage facilities across Gaza, including cache hidden beside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

IDF hits Hamas arsenal hidden beside hospital

IDF officer injured in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates several Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge; one officer sustains moderate injuries.

IDF officer injured in southern Lebanon

Columbia student workers union drops Israel divestment demand

The Student Workers of Columbia union drops its contract demand for Columbia to divest from Israel and entities violating international law.

Columbia student workers union drops Israel divestment demand

'We are ready'

'We are ready': Iran vows retaliation for any US-Israeli strikes

Iran warns it has prepared plans to strike US and Israeli energy targets and potentially close the Strait of Hormuz following reports of imminent joint US-Israeli airstrikes.

'We are ready': Iran vows retaliation for any US-Israeli strikes

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Rep. Haley Stevens fires back at progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary, accusing him of scapegoating Jewish Americans over AIPAC.

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Report:

Report: Trump orders fresh attack on Iranian targets

Wall Street Journal reports Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend. CBS reports the US and Israel are preparing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure.

Report: Trump orders fresh attack on Iranian targets

Ambassador Danon:

Ambassador Danon: Hamas must fully disarm before any next steps in Gaza

Israeli Ambassador to the UN emphasizes that Hamas must completely disarm, warning against superficial measures, as disputes continue over the sequence of Gaza peace steps.

Ambassador Danon: Hamas must fully disarm before any next steps in Gaza

'They lie and break their word'

Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran: They lie and break their word

President Trump expresses distrust in Iran, citing broken promises and missile attacks during talks, while reaffirming Iran will not get nuclear arms.

Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran: They lie and break their word

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held hostage Romi Gonen

IDF strike eliminates Hamas commander Abd al-Rahim Kardi, who worked as an Al-Shifa doctor and was involved in the October 7 attacks and holding hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marciano.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held hostage Romi Gonen

UK:

Jewish groups express concern over Diane Abbott’s return to Labour

Jewish organizations in Britain have criticized Labour’s decision to readmit veteran MP Diane Abbott, citing her past comments about Jews and Israel and warning of the impact on the fight against antisemitism.

Jewish groups express concern over Diane Abbott’s return to Labour

Board of Peace

Final plan outlines path toward Palestinian state

Board of Peace outlines a multi-stage plan: transferring Gaza control to a new Palestinian government, establishing an international force, IDF withdrawal, militia disarmament, and ultimately a path to a Palestinian state.

Final plan outlines path toward Palestinian state

IDF arrests over 200 terror suspects across Judea and Samaria

IDF troops arrested over 200 wanted suspects, foiled an imminent attack, seized weapons and explosives, and sealed a terrorist's home.

IDF arrests over 200 terror suspects across Judea and Samaria

Minister Gila Gamliel:

Minister Gamliel: 'We'll carry out voluntary emigration plan, continue until full victory'

Minister Gila Gamliel says government to complete judicial reform, advance voluntary emigration plan from Gaza, and continue until full victory.

Minister Gamliel: 'We'll carry out voluntary emigration plan, continue until full victory'

IDF evacuates Israelis who entered Shechem

Israeli civilians attacked by Arabs who hurled stones at them near Shechem. One civilian fired warning shots into the air and IDF forces evacuated the Israelis from the area.

IDF evacuates Israelis who entered Shechem

Report

Report: $4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions

A Reuters investigation alleges a Dubai-based crypto exchange processed billions of dollars for an Iranian sanctions evasion network tied to gambling and the IRGC.

Report: $4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions

Economy Minister:

Economy Minister: 'No more Palestinian workers, we will dismantle the PA'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat said the government will work to increase the quota for foreign workers and expressed firm opposition to returning to the use of Palestinian workers.

Economy Minister: 'No more Palestinian workers, we will dismantle the PA'

Jewish Yesh Atid MK on his way to Israel's Islamist party

A report claims Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovitz is expected to meet Mansour Abbas about joining Ra'am ahead of the next Knesset elections.

Jewish Yesh Atid MK on his way to Israel's Islamist party

14 Givati soldiers jailed after mass desertion

Fourteen Givati Brigade soldiers were sentenced to 30 days in military prison and removed from combat duty after leaving their base in protest over the alleged dismantling of a battalion memorial.

14 Givati soldiers jailed after mass desertion

Terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or eliminated

The IDF eliminates Mohammed Kafina, who infiltrated Israel on 10/7, taking part in the abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or and directing the abduction of Sudthisak Rinthalak.

Terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or eliminated