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Iranian President:

Iranian President: War would benefit neither Iran nor US

Iranian President Pezeshkian tells Egypt's Al-Sisi that Tehran doesn't seek war with the US. Iran's top security official says progress has been made in negotiations despite US warships off Iran's shores.

Iranian President: War would benefit neither Iran nor US

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Two men, aged 25 and 30, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 2 near the Olga interchange. A woman around 25 seriously injured.

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Gal Hirsch reveals:

Gal Hirsch reveals: Hostage rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering captives

The Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator, in an interview with i24NEWS, denies claims that hostage deals were delayed due to politics. "There were no political considerations in decision-making in our field."

Gal Hirsch reveals: Hostage rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering captives

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Belz hasidic community receives final approval to significantly expand Great Synagogue.

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Gaza 'doctor' who attacked Israel revealed as Hamas terrorist

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital and New York Times op-ed writer, is seen in Hamas military uniform, attending gathering of Hamas officials, NGO Monitor reports.

Gaza 'doctor' who attacked Israel revealed as Hamas terrorist

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Talik and Itzik Gvili, parents of fallen Yasam fighter Ran Gvili whose body was held hostage in Gaza, sing 'Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael' with Hamas captivity survivors Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, and supporters, with injured Mordechay Shenvald on the violin. Watch.

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

Will left-wing parties split?

Ariel and David Cunio:

Ariel and David Cunio: We came back to life, now is the time for repair

At Kibbutz Nir Oz community's final rally, David and Ariel Cunio, released from Hamas captivity in October, say their presence is 'living proof that even in the face of the most terrible darkness, the human spirit can prevail.'

Ariel and David Cunio: We came back to life, now is the time for repair

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Iranian regime channels reported that opposition elements used a photo of David Bennett, the son of the former prime minister, claiming he was killed in the wave of protests in the country.

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Temperatures to reach highest for season in 39 years, forecasters predict.

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Saudi Arabia warns:

Saudi Arabia warns: If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

If US President Donald Trump doesn't follow through on promises to strike Iran, IRGC will be 'emboldened,' Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warns.

Saudi Arabia warns: If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

The suspect told an undercover officer that he planned to carry out terror attacks against Jews or people in the USA who support Israel.

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

Terrorist violating Lebanon ceasefire eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist attempting to re-establish Hezbollah terror infrastructure.

Terrorist violating Lebanon ceasefire eliminated

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

The rating agency has changed Israel from negative to stable, although without upgrading the relatively poor credit score of Baa1.

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for financing Hamas

Spanish police arrest a Chinese hair salon owner near Barcelona for allegedly financing Hamas through 600,000 euros in cryptocurrency transfers.

Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for financing Hamas

Satellite images show:

Satellite images show Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Associated Press report: Satellite images show Iran built roofs over bombed nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan to obscure salvage efforts.

Satellite images show Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Over brutal crackdown

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister over brutal crackdown on protesters

The US imposes sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and five other officials over brutal crackdown that killed thousands of protesters.

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister over brutal crackdown on protesters

'No one left behind'

'No one left behind': Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Hundreds gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for a final Kabbalat Shabbat service marking the end of over two years of vigils, following the return of the last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili.

'No one left behind': Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander after terrorists exit Rafah tunnel

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

IDF captures key Hamas commander after terrorists exit Rafah tunnel

Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon over ceasefire breach

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Minister Ze'ev Elkin casts doubt on possibility that Draft Law will pass, urges them to support budget bill regardless: Here's why.

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Persona non grata

Israel and South Africa expel eachother's diplomats

Pretoria orders Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave within 72 hours as Jerusalem responds by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomatic representative.

Israel and South Africa expel eachother's diplomats

Did the pressure work?

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is open to nuclear talks with the US but demands an end to military threats as mediators work on a framework.

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Ali Khamenei went underground - and got a new nickname

Protesters latch onto Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's fear of US strike, call him 'Rat-Ali.'

Ali Khamenei went underground - and got a new nickname

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Former Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh denied any connection to the illegal infiltrator who claimed he was employed to work at Alsheikh's home.

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Motorcycle convoy drives to site of Nova massacre, attended by former MK and honoring fallen Yasam fighter and last hostage Ran Gvili.

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

Nutrilon formula for infants suffering reflux recalled following manufacturer's warning.

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

Watch: Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Poll

Poll: Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

The data shows that Likud gains two mandates, increasing the right-wing bloc, while the unification of the Joint List shifts power from the opposition bloc.

Poll: Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

October 7 victim's brother survives terror attack

Following a terrorist attack attempt on Highway 449 targeting the brother of Nova festival victim Elyakim Leibman, the IDF conducted extensive engineering work to prevent terrorism in the area.

October 7 victim's brother survives terror attack

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

The IDF confirms that overnight, eight terrorists were identified who emerged from a terror tunnel in eastern Rafah.

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I appreciate what Saudi Arabia is trying to do in Syria'

Senator Graham says that while he disagrees with things the Saudi government says, he remains impressed with its desire for economic prosperity after meeting government officials.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I appreciate what Saudi Arabia is trying to do in Syria'

5-year-old from Skver Hasidic community killed in road accident

5-year-old boy severely injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Skver Hasidic neighborhood in New York State and succumbed to his injuries at Westchester Medical Center.

5-year-old from Skver Hasidic community killed in road accident

2024 Poverty Report:

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Israel ranks second in the OECD for child poverty, amid deep social and regional gaps, after 2024 poverty report shows worsening conditions for children, with about two million Israelis living in poverty, including some 880,000 children

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov, held 498 days in Gaza, warns in interview with BBC that rebuilding Gaza won't prevent future attacks: “The terrorists told me 'we will do this again and again.'"

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Somalia’s move to block Arkia flights from passing through its airspace is expected to extend flight times to Thailand.

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Man charged with hate crime after ramming Chabad headquarters in New York

36-year-old charged with hate crimes after ramming his car five times into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Man charged with hate crime after ramming Chabad headquarters in New York

Pahlavi praises EU terror listing of IRGC, calls for more action

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi welcomes the EU's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying it sends a message the regime has no legitimacy.

Pahlavi praises EU terror listing of IRGC, calls for more action

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement after Trump, Schumer negotiations

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

US Senate reaches funding agreement after Trump, Schumer negotiations

Civil Administration extracts Jewish woman from Jericho

Civil Administration forces extract a Jewish woman in Jericho after reports indicate she was wandering in the area, putting her safety at risk.

Civil Administration extracts Jewish woman from Jericho