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Netanyahu on Trump:

Netanyahu: Those looking for cracks in US relations will find a 'wall of granite'

In a Fox News interview following his White House visit, PM Netanyahu praises his meeting with President Trump, stressing their shared resolve against a nuclear Iran.

Netanyahu: Those looking for cracks in US relations will find a 'wall of granite'

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 vote as the agency undergoes significant staff cuts.

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

AI blunder:

AI blunder: Canadian politician reads chatbot prompts during speech

Watch: Politician in New Brunswick, Canada, reads out AI prompts three separate times during a legislative assembly speech.

AI blunder: Canadian politician reads chatbot prompts during speech

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Suspect detained for transferring hundreds of thousands to ISIS

Lebanese authorities arrest a suspect who stole $400,000 from his father to finance ISIS operations, uncovering a cross-border terror funding cell.

Lebanon: Suspect detained for transferring hundreds of thousands to ISIS

Supreme Court boycott? Closed-door consultations revealed

Following discussions between Ministers, Shas leader Deri, and Cabinet Secretary Fuchs, the government decided to boycott Supreme Court hearings on petitions against Arrests and Communications Laws.

Supreme Court boycott? Closed-door consultations revealed

Sean Hannity:

Sean Hannity: Lindsey Graham loved peace, Israel, & Benjamin Netanyahu

Sean Hannity honored Lindsey Graham as a staunch Israel supporter and peace advocate, rejecting claims that the late senator was a warmonger.

Sean Hannity: Lindsey Graham loved peace, Israel, & Benjamin Netanyahu

Watch:

Watch: Funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham

The funeral service of Israel-supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham is held at Washington National Cathedral. 'Desperately wanted peace in the Middle East.'

Watch: Funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham

Qatar attacks, Bennett fires back: 'You won't buy me with money'

A heated exchange of accusations erupted between Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett and the Qatari authorities, who accused him of 'spreading false information for political purposes.'

Qatar attacks, Bennett fires back: 'You won't buy me with money'

Report

Report: Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials

Iran is reportedly seeking to attack both current and former officials in an effort to achieve a psychological victory over Israel.

Report: Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials

High Court freezes law barring arrest of draft dodgers

The High Court of Justice issued an interim order suspending the implementation of the law freezing the arrest of draft dodgers.

High Court freezes law barring arrest of draft dodgers

Southern Gaza:

Southern Gaza | Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated

The Israeli Air Force eliminated a terrorist who served as a platoon commander in Palestinian Islamic Jihad and commanded the abduction of Israelis on October 7th.

Southern Gaza | Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Trump took a dig at Netanyahu, saying he did not need his updates on Iran and made it clear that he would prefer an agreement to war at this stage.

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

'Don't believe the media'

Ben Gvir and Smotrich embrace on stage: 'Don't believe the media'

After his interview at the Channel 14 conference, Itamar Ben Gvir was joined on stage by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, where the two embraced and insisted there was no rivalry between them.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich embrace on stage: 'Don't believe the media'

Mall, bridge collapse

Mall, bridge collapse: Dead and trapped after powerful earthquake in Japan

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southwest of Japan led to the collapse of a floor at a local shopping mall. A large number of deaths and trapped people were reported

Mall, bridge collapse: Dead and trapped after powerful earthquake in Japan

Mansour Abbas refuses to condemn Hamas

In response to the question of whether Hamas is a terrorist organization that should be destroyed, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas replied, 'I don't want to give you a straight answer.'

Mansour Abbas refuses to condemn Hamas

After manhunt, police arrest suspect in Benyahu Razi murder

Avior Sasson, the primary suspect in the murder of Benyahu Razi, was arrested today.

After manhunt, police arrest suspect in Benyahu Razi murder

Watch:

Watch: Liberman vs Gush Etzion governor in memory of soldier

Residents and public officials, including MK Avigdor Liberman and Gush Etzion Regional Council head Yaron Rosenthal, gathered in Nokedim for a soccer tournament commemorating fallen soldier Naveh Leshem.

Watch: Liberman vs Gush Etzion governor in memory of soldier

Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran

Reuters reports Gulf states support Oman's proposal for a joint mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary user fees.

Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran

Rabbi Haim Sabato named recipient of Presidential Medal of Honor

President Isaac Herzog named Rabbi Haim Sabato among 11 recipients of the 2026 Presidential Medal of Honor for his lifelong contributions to Torah, education and literature.

Rabbi Haim Sabato named recipient of Presidential Medal of Honor

Boy's extraordinary journey

From Tanzania rescue to Bar Mitzvah: Boy's extraordinary journey

Six years after Yad L'Achim rescued an Israeli mother and her children from Tanzania, her eldest son celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Israel.

From Tanzania rescue to Bar Mitzvah: Boy's extraordinary journey

Court challenges freezing enforcement against draft evaders

An expanded panel of nine Supreme Court justices, headed by Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg, heard petitions Tuesday challenging a temporary measure that freezes arrest and enforcement proceedings against yeshiva students.

Court challenges freezing enforcement against draft evaders

'Someone will die'

'Someone will die': Threatening letter found after second attack on Channel 12 offices

A threatening letter promising further attacks and warning 'someone will die' was found after the entrances to Channel 12 and Haaretz were vandalized.

'Someone will die': Threatening letter found after second attack on Channel 12 offices

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

A video released by Iran's regime-affiliated Mehr News Agency outlines alleged vulnerabilities in First Lady Melania Trump's security and ends with a direct threat against Barron Trump.

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

'Now I believe!'

'Now I believe!': Czech fighter moves crowd on historic night in Tel Aviv

Ahavat Hashem Gordon and Kibedy Gordon earned major victories at GFN 1, but Czech fighter Radek Štádler drew the loudest ovation with his faith testimony.

'Now I believe!': Czech fighter moves crowd on historic night in Tel Aviv

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

The Civil Administration demolished several large unauthorized Palestinian structures in northern Samaria following the weekend's deadly terror attacks.

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

New poll:

New poll: Most Americans oppose war with Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one-in-three Americans support the war with Iran, while most say Trump has not clearly explained its goals.

New poll: Most Americans oppose war with Iran

At the start of August

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon at the start of August

Trilateral talks between Israel, Lebanon, and the US will take place in Rome from August 4-6 to discuss border disputes and expanding southern Lebanon security zones, says a US official.

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon at the start of August

Report:

Report: Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present intelligence to President Trump showing Iran is installing centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain and breaking ceasefire promises, reports The New York Post.

Report: Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Soldier dismissed after vandalizing South Lebanon Army memorial in Metula

Non-commissioned officer dismissed from the IDF following his involvement in vandalizing a South Lebanon Army (SLA) memorial in Metula. Another soldier involved in the incident disciplined.

Soldier dismissed after vandalizing South Lebanon Army memorial in Metula

Senate advances Trump nominee for Director of National Intelligence

US Senate votes 51-43 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as director of national intelligence, setting up a final vote later this week.

Senate advances Trump nominee for Director of National Intelligence

Poll:

Poll: Eisenkot’s party leads, Tropper and Hendel cross electoral threshold

Channel 12 News poll projects 23 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, compared to 22 for Likud. For the first time, the "Zionist Home" party - led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel - passes the electoral threshold.

Poll: Eisenkot’s party leads, Tropper and Hendel cross electoral threshold

Near Eli

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration near Eli

17-year-old struck by a Palestinian Arab vehicle during a protest at the Eli Junction. IDF says the vehicle lost control after rocks were thrown towards it.

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration near Eli

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

A report says fellow inmates tied up the Gazan doctor after accusing him of monitoring prison staff in a way they feared could bring collective punishment.

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

Newly released footage:

Newly released footage: Graham says he'll lobby Trump to strike Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Newly released footage: Graham says he'll lobby Trump to strike Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

A new Beit HaKerem project will combine private homes, a synagogue, pool and community life for Americans 60+.

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

President Trump:

Trump: 'We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but our positions on Iran are close'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said there are 'some disagreements' with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed that the positions of the US and Israel on Iran are 'pretty close.'

Trump: 'We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but our positions on Iran are close'

'Jew Derangement Syndrome'

'Jew Derangement Syndrome' | Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Trump shared criticism describing Tucker Carlson as obsessively anti-Israel and ashamed of America following his departure from the Republican Party.

'Jew Derangement Syndrome' | Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head:

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head: We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel

During a condolence visit to the Melet family, Eliyahu Libman, former Kiryat Arba Council Head, says that the memorial ceremony for his brother, murdered 28 years ago by terrorists from the village of Tel, would be held shortly.

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head: We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist involved in hostage release

The IDF said it eliminated an Islamic Jihad Nukhba terrorist involved in an Israeli hostage's release and a Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist involved in hostage release