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Summer heat to build across Israel

Temperatures expected to climb, bringing heavier heat stress across much of the country.

Summer heat to build across Israel

Watch: Riots as MK Succot visits Rahat

Dozens of Rahat residents attempted to block MK Tzvi Succot from visiting area during parliamentary oversight tour.

Watch: Riots as MK Succot visits Rahat

'Our worst nightmare was true':

'Our worst nightmare was true': Family slams IDF probe into son's death

Family of Sgt. Gur Kehati says IDF inquiry confirms its worst fears, alleging grave failures and a lack of command accountability for his death.

'Our worst nightmare was true': Family slams IDF probe into son's death

'I will miss him'

Herzog heartbroken by Lindsey Graham's death: 'I will miss him'

President Isaac Herzog mourns passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham, remembers him as 'a great American patriot, a true friend of Israel, and a dear friend of mine.

Herzog heartbroken by Lindsey Graham's death: 'I will miss him'

Hasidic rebbe evacuated to hospital

Ozherov Rebbe rushed to hospital after suffering heart event in Bnei Brak.

Hasidic rebbe evacuated to hospital

'Finally went to hell'

'Finally went to hell' | Watch: Iranian television celebrates death of Lindsey Graham

Regime media outlets celebrated the death of US Senator who was outspoken about the threat the Islamic Republic poses to the free world. Iran has recently called for Graham's assassination.

'Finally went to hell' | Watch: Iranian television celebrates death of Lindsey Graham

Mistaken identity:

Police use force on haredi man before discovering shocking mistake

Plainclothes officers chase, cuff and injure a haredi man in Ashdod before discovering he was not the suspect they were searching for.

Police use force on haredi man before discovering shocking mistake

Panic in central Israel:

Panic in central Israel: Residents receive accidental emergency alerts

Israelis received alerts warning of an incoming missile attack. IDF clarifies that it was a technical error.

Panic in central Israel: Residents receive accidental emergency alerts

Dagan mourns Graham:

Dagan mourns Graham: 'Didn't hesitate to confront anyone for Israel's security'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan lamented the sudden loss of his friend, Senator Lindsey Graham: 'The enlightened world has lost an exemplary figure.'

Dagan mourns Graham: 'Didn't hesitate to confront anyone for Israel's security'

Yesha Council chair:

Yesha Council chair: Graham translated love for Israel into action

Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz pays tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his passing, calling him 'one of the greatest friends the State of Israel has ever had.'

Yesha Council chair: Graham translated love for Israel into action

Netanyahu: Israel has lost one of its greatest friends

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, says he 'devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world.'

Netanyahu: Israel has lost one of its greatest friends

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew

US President Donald Trump mourns passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, praising him as 'a true American Patriot.'

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew

Weekend silence shattered:

Weekend silence shattered: Six arrested after 19-year-old murdered in Jerusalem Airbnb

Police arrest six suspects after a 19-year-old was fatally wounded during a violent fight at an Airbnb apartment near Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda.

Weekend silence shattered: Six arrested after 19-year-old murdered in Jerusalem Airbnb

Beloved by all:

Beloved by all: Israeli leaders mourn true friend Sen. Lindsey Graham

Defense Minister Israel Katz, President Isaac Herzog, and MKs pay tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death, praising his unwavering support for Israel and his longstanding role in strengthening the US-Israel alliance.

Beloved by all: Israeli leaders mourn true friend Sen. Lindsey Graham

'Netanyahu's a liar'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot; Netanyahu's a liar'

Shas Council of Torah Sages member Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef is poised to throw his support behind Gadi Eisenkot in the race for prime minister, as frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu grows.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot; Netanyahu's a liar'

Hilli Tropper: Government investing too much in Judea and Samaria

Hilli Tropper explains why he left Blue and White party, says he is open to additional alliances but wants 'Zionist parties only' in next coalition.

Hilli Tropper: Government investing too much in Judea and Samaria

Ghalibaf warns: No more unilateral deals

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns US following nighttime strikes on Iran. 'We warned you.'

Ghalibaf warns: No more unilateral deals

PA launches UNESCO bid targeting Israeli governance of Judea and Samaria heritage sites

PA initiates a UNESCO campaign targeting Israeli heritage governance in Judea and Samaria, specifically aiming at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

PA launches UNESCO bid targeting Israeli governance of Judea and Samaria heritage sites

Third wave of strikes

Third wave of strikes: US hits 140 Iranian military targets

US forces strike 140 Iranian military targets after an IRGC attack on a container ship, triggering Iranian missile responses across Gulf nations.

Third wave of strikes: US hits 140 Iranian military targets

IPS report details the danger posed by Marwan Barghouti

The Israel Prison Service says that despite his moderate global image, Marwan Barghouti continues to promote violent rhetoric and aims to expand his political influence.

IPS report details the danger posed by Marwan Barghouti

Likud reserved spots

Likud reserved spots | Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich

The Prime Minister is seeking approval for eight reserved spots on the Likud slate - half of which are intended to enable a technical merger with the Religious Zionist party and reserve spots for its candidates.

Likud reserved spots | Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich

Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Toronto festival

Shooting at Latin festival in Toronto leaves two people dead and multiple others injured. Motive not yet clear.

Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Toronto festival

Oman's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi proposes two-corridor solution for Strait of Hormuz; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi unable to approve it.

Oman's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'no chance' of ever repenting - but an opposition leader may yet.

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Report:

Report: These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to improve Likud's image, by removing four ministers and an MK, Channel 12 News says. Likud: Fake news.

Report: These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Behind the leak investigation:

Behind the leak investigation: Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Shin Bet investigate leak to news outlet regarding timing of Israel's strike on Iran, forcing Shin Bet chief David Zini to capitulate.

Behind the leak investigation: Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Three Israeli women rescued from Jericho over Shabbat

A soldier and two civilians were rescued during the Sabbath from the Palestinian city of Jericho after entering it illegally. They were taken for questioning by the police.

Three Israeli women rescued from Jericho over Shabbat

Report: MK Dan Illouz leaving Likud

MK Dan Illouz expected to announce that he won't run in Likud primaries, Channel 12 News report claims.

Report: MK Dan Illouz leaving Likud

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of revenge

In a written statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promises to avenge his late father's blood, says 'demand of our nation must definitely be carried out soon.'

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of revenge

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within southern Lebanon security zone are identified, eliminated.

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Anti-Netanyahu meddling?

US House probe targets New Israel Fund over anti-Netanyahu meddling

Two US House committees launch an inquiry into leftist organization New Israel Fund regarding unlawful tax-exempt funding used to target Prime Minister Netanyahu.

US House probe targets New Israel Fund over anti-Netanyahu meddling

EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria

European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to evaluate a potential ban on incoming goods originating from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria

New ultimatum:

New ultimatum: US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.

New ultimatum: US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

Yoaz Hendel:

Yoaz Hendel: I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority

In an interview following his political merger with Chili Tropper, the former minister lays out his conditions for joining a coalition and launches a sharp critique of the current government.

Yoaz Hendel: I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority

Despite US agreement

Satellite images show Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile sites despite US agreement

Exclusive satellite intelligence reported by CNN reveals fresh reconstruction and suspicious vehicle traffic at multiple Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure locations.

Satellite images show Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile sites despite US agreement

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

Trump discloses he has authorized military retaliation against Tehran if they assassinate him: Bomb them like they’ve never seen before.

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

Emerged from tunnel

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

IDF forces eliminate a Hezbollah terrorist at a tunnel shaft on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and strike a second suspect vehicle threatening troops in the area.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

Report:

Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Kan 11 News reports that at US request, Israel has frozen sensitive military operations in southern Lebanon to avoid expansion of the Iran conflict.

Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless