Putin:
Putin: 'We have weapons that can strike Western targets'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his most explicit threat so far to escalate the Ukraine War to a nuclear conflict if Western countries enter the fight.
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Moving:
Moving: Residents of Shlomit, on the Egyptian border, return home
Residents of the southern Israeli town of Shlomit return home after nearly five months of exile, lay cornerstone for new nursery building.
Dozens of Gazans trampled during aid distribution
Gaza residents crowd around aid trucks, pushing and trampling to reach aid supplies, and threatening IDF soldiers.
Bnei Brak store goes up in flames
Two injures by smoke inhalation after Bnei Brak store set on fire.
Escalation?
Escalation? Suspicious aerial target shot down near Haifa
Residents of the Haifa area report hearing explosions after air raid sirens sounded near Kfar Hasidim; IDF reports successful aerial interception.
Likud MK:
Likud MK: 'Why do we not talk about drafting Arabs?'
MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.
Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks
Two men from Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods contacted Hamas for weapons, money, and instructions for carrying out terrorist attacks.
Hamas: 'The Israelis are right where we want them'
Hamas leader in Gaza sending optimistic messages to terror group's fighters on the ground, WSJ reports.
Watch:
Watch: Michael Rapaport slams Hollywood
Jewish comedian Michael Rapaport partners with the popular Israeli satire show Eretz Nehederet to bash Hollywood's silence following October 7th.
Report:
Report: US concerned Israel may launch ground incursion into Lebanon
Biden administration officials tell CNN that the US is worried an Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon may happen within months.
Defense Min. to Lloyd Austin:
Defense Min. to Lloyd Austin: Israel won't tolerate threats against its citizens
Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on progress of Israel-Hamas war, importance of international pressure in securing hostages' freedom.
Government considering replacing AG for Draft Law case
Cabinet ministers say that they will not use the Attorney General as legal counsel in the Supreme Court if she does not change her opinion on the haredi Draft Law.
Watch:
Watch: IDF takes out terror cell which fired at Israeli troops
Terrorist cells eliminated in Zaytun as IDF activity in the area continues; IDF troops continue killing terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure in Khan Yunis.
Former Amb. Friedman:
Former Ambassador Friedman: 'Biden committed negotiating malpractice'
Former ambassador David Friedman denounced US President Joe Biden's ice cream shop talk about the hostage negotiations.
Illinois:
Judge bars Trump from appearing on GOP ballot in Illinois
Illinois state judge cites anti-insurrection clause of the US Constitution in barring former President from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.
Amid spike in incidents
Florida Senate approves antisemitism bill amid spike in incidents
Florida Senate unanimously passes bill that defines antisemitism in Florida law, based on IHRA definition.
White House considering airdropping aid to Gaza
Axios report: White House exploring the possibility of airdropping aid from US military planes into Gaza as deliveries by land become increasingly difficult.
Report:
Report: Second Israeli song for Eurovision disqualified
After the European Broadcasting Union disqualified "October Rain" over political messages, a second song sent for their examination has been reportedly disqualified for the same reason.
US Supreme Court to rule on Trump immunity claim
US Supreme Court agrees to decide whether former President may claim immunity in election subversion case.
Mitch McConnell to step down as GOP leader
Senate Minority Leader announces he will step down as GOP leader in November but will continue to serve in the US Senate.
Biden undergoes physical
Biden undergoes physical | Biden's doctor: He continues to be fit for duty
US President undergoes his annual physical. His doctor, Kevin O'Connor, says "the President feels well" and that the test "identified no new concerns."
Jewish actor and comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76
Lewis, remembered for his role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, passed away after a heart attack. In April of 2023, he revealed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease.
British PM:
British PM: 'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'
British govt. announces millions in funding for increased security for MPs, new regulations empowering police as politicians face growing threats from anti-Israel extremists.
Report:
Report: Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded
Ministers Gallant, Gantz, and Eisenkot reportedly tell PM to not allow National Security Minister to implement sweeping restrictions on access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.
Haredi IDF Shlav Bet program
Haredi IDF Shlav Bet program: many jeered; now they understand the importance
A survey conducted by the Netzah Yehuda haredi IDF unit among graduates of the Shlav Bet program found that 75% served over a hundred days of reserve duty.
Reuters, AP sued by Nova festival victims' families
Families of Nova festival victims filed a lawsuit against Reuters and AP at the Jerusalem District Court: "Those journalists infiltrated Israeli territory alongside Hamas operatives. Nothing can justify someone documenting a heinous crime in real time."
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: All must bear burden of service, including haredim
Defense Minister Gallant says he will not support Draft Law unless Gantz also supports it, says victory in the war requires all parts of society to share the burden of service.
Yossi Dagan wins Samaria regional elections with 80% support
Yossi Dagan, elected by an overwhelming majority of 80%, begins his third term as head of the Samaria regional council. 'Together we will raise Samaria to heights we never knew before.'
Genesis Prize
Orgs. which support hostages' families awarded 2024 Genesis Prize
Genesis Prize, dubbed the 'Jewish Nobel Prize,' awarded to 5 organizations that have assisted the families of the hostages kidnapped on October 7.
Unprecedented:
US launches unprecedented investigation of company producing Iron Dome parts
Israeli officials alarmed after US launches investigation, sanctions against Finkelstein Metals in a move which could affect Iron Dome supplies, Israel's defense industries, and exports.
About 85% of IDF soldiers who needed mental health treatment returned to combat battle
On Thursday the IDF Medic Corps will inaugurate a new mental health services center, which will provide accessible and high-quality treatment.
Kiryat Ye'arim: Haredi residents vote in protest
The incumbent head of the Kiryat Ye’arim Council won the local elections, but will have difficulty functioning in the absence of a majority in the city council. 36.1% put a green protest ballot in their envelope.
'ISA must join search for missing girl'
One of the organizations searching Tzfat for a missing nine-year-old girl calls for immediate involvement of the ISA to help find her, as long as a terrorist incident cannot be ruled out.
Hebrew house sign found in Khan Yunis returned
Soldiers in Khan Yunis found a house sign in Hebrew, and in short order located the Israeli couple to whom it had belonged as well.
In first: Haredi mayor elected to head Tzfat
Shas candidate Yossi Kakon defeats incumbent Shuki Ohana, winning 52.2% of the vote. 'We are brothers, and we will work together for the benefit of all the city's residents.'
Storms on the way:
Storms on the way: Kinneret beach parking closed due to safety concerns
Gusts of 100 kilometers per hour expected in Kinneret region, forecasters predict high temperatures and strong winds until weekends.
Families of hostages begin new march to Jerusalem
The march will make its way from Gaza to Jerusalem to demand the government secure the immediate release of the hostages.
Humanitarian aid, including fuel, air-dropped into Gaza
Large supply of food and medical equipment is air-dropped into Gaza for the benefit of civilians in southern Gaza.
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site
IDF strikes source of launches towards Kiryat Shmona, hits Hezbollah weapons storage site, manufacturing facility.
Watch: Bereaved sister fumes at leftist protesters
Rotem Greenglick, whose brother Shauli was killed in Gaza, chastises anti-Israel protesters: 'Gazans not worthy of mercy so long as our hostages are being held by barbarians who have lost all semblance of humanity.'
