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Netanyahu declares: War with Iran is not over

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has not yet completed its operations in Iran, but existential threat no longer hangs over Israel. 'Had we not launched these two operations, Iran would already have a nuclear bomb.'

Netanyahu declares: War with Iran is not over

Home Front Command eases restrictions in Haifa area

Home Front Command allows Haifa-area schools to reopen so long as shelter may be reached within the required timeframe, increases limit on number of participants at gatherings.

Home Front Command eases restrictions in Haifa area

Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still alert and aware

Sources close to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei tell Reuters that he is severely injured, but not unconscious.

Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still alert and aware

Watch: Israeli forces identify terrorists - and strike

Soldiers from the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, IAF, eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon battle; earlier, two soldiers were moderately injured.

Watch: Israeli forces identify terrorists - and strike

Forty missiles towards Israel in less than a day

Missile barrages launched towards Nahariya, 10 launched towards Karmiel; some UAVs intercepted over western Galilee.

Forty missiles towards Israel in less than a day

Kamala Harris:

Kamala Harris: 'I'm thinking about' 2028 presidential run

Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals her strongest interest yet in a 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton she is “thinking about it" while addressing the National Action Network Convention.

Kamala Harris: 'I'm thinking about' 2028 presidential run

Ahead of Tuesday talks

Israel and Lebanon hold phone call, ahead of talks Tuesday in Washington

Lebanon’s presidency confirms a call between its ambassador, Israel’s envoy, and the US ambassador, agreeing to a first meeting Tuesday at the State Department. Israel clarifies it will push for peace with Lebanon but rejects any ceasefire.

Israel and Lebanon hold phone call, ahead of talks Tuesday in Washington

Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros.

Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

IDF delivers massive blow

IDF delivers massive blow: 180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute

In the largest strike in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF simultaneously hits some 100 Hezbollah targets across Beirut, Beqaa, and southern Lebanon. Over 180 terrorists eliminated.

IDF delivers massive blow: 180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute

Trump warns:

Trump warns: Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail

President Trump reveals US warships are being reloaded with top-tier ammunition as high-level US envoys head to Pakistan for crucial peace talks with Iran. Trump warns that strikes will resume if no deal is reached within 24 hours.

Trump warns: Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail

CNN:

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon and seek negotiations

Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes and pursue talks, as Israel says no ceasefire is currently planned.

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon and seek negotiations

'Anti-Israel obsession'

'Anti-Israel obsession': Israel bans Spain from Trump Plan Gaza coordination center

Israel announces Spain’s exclusion from the CMCC under President Trump’s plan, citing Madrid’s anti-Israel stance and harm to strategic interests. Netanyahu: 'I am not willing to tolerate this hypocrisy and hostility.'

'Anti-Israel obsession': Israel bans Spain from Trump Plan Gaza coordination center

Two young brothers drown on Netanya beach, one in critical condition

The ZAKA diving unit was dispatched to assist in locating the missing teenager of Netanya's northern beach. Magen David Adom medics are carrying out resuscitation efforts on his brother.

Two young brothers drown on Netanya beach, one in critical condition

Watch:

Watch: Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

IDF identified that the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets from a school compound. Following international law, the IDF struck the school to remove the threat.

Watch: Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

Foreign airlines return to Israel

Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, international airlines have begun announcing their return to Tel Aviv.

Foreign airlines return to Israel

IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array

IDF reports destruction of over 200 launchers and elimination of senior Hezbollah figures as operations continue to target threats on northern Israel.

IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array

Walla Journalist:

Netanyahu in his Bar Ilan speech has turned into Smotrich from Kedumim

Walla political commentator Yehuda Shlezinger says Benjamin Netanyahu has changed deeply since October 7, calling him “the biggest awakening in the Middle East," partly influenced by talks with Bezalel Smotrich.

Netanyahu in his Bar Ilan speech has turned into Smotrich from Kedumim

Gaza:

Gaza: IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.

Gaza: IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

Watch

Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes

Division 91 forces identified a terrorist cell in southern Lebanon, and one of them was located hiding in the bushes.

Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes

Hundreds of thousands in cash

Hundreds of thousands in cash: How a network smuggled goods into Gaza

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against a Rahat resident and senior IDF commanders, for aiding the enemy in war and smuggling goods into Gaza during wartime.

Hundreds of thousands in cash: How a network smuggled goods into Gaza

“Spy kites": Hamas’s new method

Hamas is using kites equipped with miniature cameras, operated by children, to gather intelligence on IDF forces and complicate operational responses.

“Spy kites": Hamas’s new method

Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM

Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM: 'Want peace? Stop Iran & its terror proxies'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responds to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, after Asif called Israel a 'curse for humanity.'

Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM: 'Want peace? Stop Iran & its terror proxies'

Indictment

Indictment: Jerusalem youth acted on behalf of Iran and documented sites in Jerusalem

According to the indictment, the young man contacted an Iranian agent via Telegram, operated a “burner phone," and carried out documentation missions in Israel in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Indictment: Jerusalem youth acted on behalf of Iran and documented sites in Jerusalem

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'War achievements are historic, Hezbollah isolated'

During a tour with soldiers on the outskirts of Bint Jbeil, the Chief of Staff made it clear that the fighting with Hezbollah continues with intensity

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'War achievements are historic, Hezbollah isolated'

Minister ChiklI

Minister Chikli: “It’s time to wean ourselves off the Oslo mindset and terminology"

During A tour in Binyamin, Minister Chikli called to abandon the A, B, and C divisions, emphasized the importance of farms on the ground, and expressed support for the settlers.

Minister Chikli: “It’s time to wean ourselves off the Oslo mindset and terminology"

Cool, rainy weekend followed by shift to hot and dry weather

Today will be rainy in the north with strong winds and fog. At the start of the week temperatures will drop, followed by a sharp rise and warmer-than-usual conditions.

Cool, rainy weekend followed by shift to hot and dry weather

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lashes out at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, labeling them "losers" with "low IQs" for criticizing his policy on Iran.

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

Report:

Report: Former Iranian FM dies from US-Israel strike wounds

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi reportedly dies from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on his Tehran home.

Report: Former Iranian FM dies from US-Israel strike wounds

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.

Trump warns Iran: No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas after the IDF warned that Hezbollah may launch missiles at additional areas of Israel.

Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel

Fair mediator?

Fair mediator? Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

Israel’s Foreign Minister condemns Pakistan’s defense chief for inflammatory rhetoric, questioning its role as mediator between allies and Iran.

Fair mediator? Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch

Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.

Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch

Declaration of victory

Mojtaba doubles down on reparation demands, Hormuz control

Khamenei marks 40 days since his father’s death, declares Iran victorious, warns aggressors, and urges regional states to reject Western influence

Mojtaba doubles down on reparation demands, Hormuz control

Poll: Stable majority for the coalition

According to the poll, the coalition bloc reaches 64 seats. Likud leads with 32, while Yesh Atid and Blue and White do not pass the electoral threshold.

Poll: Stable majority for the coalition

Diaspora Ministry warns of rise of antisemitism on isolationist right

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Special Report on Operation Roaring Lion: Growing gap between Republican leadership, which supports the campaign against Iran, and a populist-isolationist camp in the US, which is spreading anti-war, anti-Israel, and antisemitic messages.

Diaspora Ministry warns of rise of antisemitism on isolationist right

Netanyahu reassures:

Netanyahu reassures: No ceasefire in Lebanon, peace through strength'

Netanyahu reassures northern residents that Israel will continue fighting Hezbollah while it holds negotiations with Lebanon, which were reached thanks to Israel's new standing in the region.

Netanyahu reassures: No ceasefire in Lebanon, peace through strength'

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'Iran is weaker, our achievements against it are historic'

The Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured southern Lebanon today along with the commanders of the Northern Command and Division 98. In talks with soldiers in the field, he emphasized Hezbollah's isolation.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: 'Iran is weaker, our achievements against it are historic'

Senior officer in Lahav 433 investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

A superintendent (Deputy Commissioner-rank) officer in the Lahav 433 unit was questioned under caution by the Department of Internal Police Investigations on suspicion of sexual harassment and committing an indecent act against a female officer.

Senior officer in Lahav 433 investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

Captivity survivor cries out: “I don’t deserve this treatment from people-please stop"

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski posted a painful Instagram story in which he pleads for an end to the “limitless wave of hatred" against him on social media. “Unfortunately, most of the attacks are coming from the right," he wrote.

Captivity survivor cries out: “I don’t deserve this treatment from people-please stop"

Border Police officer Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot killed in a fatal accident

Border Police officer Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot, 25, from Sderot, was killed after his vehicle crashed into a guardrail on Highway 25 in the Negev. Two additional injured individuals were evacuated in critical and moderate condition.

Border Police officer Master Sgt. Niv Simon Buhbot killed in a fatal accident