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'A disgrace'

'A disgrace' | Bitter clash erupts between Itamar Ben Gvir and Shas

Confrontation breaks out between the Shas faction and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over a bill to block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists. Legislation fails to pass on the Knesset floor due to boycott by the haredi party.

'A disgrace' | Bitter clash erupts between Itamar Ben Gvir and Shas

Report:

Report: Witkoff en route to Doha for meeting with Iran

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Doha for scheduled Tuesday meetings with Iranian officials, despite Tehran's public denials that the talks will occur.

Report: Witkoff en route to Doha for meeting with Iran

Iranian President:

Iranian President: We will abide by the deal if Washington honors commitments

Iranian President Pezeshkian states Iran will honor its memorandum with the US if Washington complies, signaling continued diplomacy despite recent military clashes.

Iranian President: We will abide by the deal if Washington honors commitments

Haredi anti-draft protest

Haredi anti-draft protest: 'The Chief of Staff is cursed, soldiers are dying'

Severe rhetoric directed at IDF Chief of Staff and the military during a Bnei Brak protest against the draft led by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Defense Minister Israel Katz calls it a "grave incitement."

Haredi anti-draft protest: 'The Chief of Staff is cursed, soldiers are dying'

Tel Aviv manhunt

Tel Aviv manhunt: Officer jumps on fleeing car, opens fire after run-over attempt

During a routine vehicle stop, a suspect accelerates toward an officer. Fearing for his life, the officer leaps onto the car hood and opens fire. Illegal alien was wounded, manhunt underway for additional suspects.

Tel Aviv manhunt: Officer jumps on fleeing car, opens fire after run-over attempt

Poll:

Poll: Eisenkot continues to gain momentum at Bennett’s expense

A new poll conducted by the Midgam Institute for Channel 12 News indicates a continuous downward trend for the Together party, co-led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Poll: Eisenkot continues to gain momentum at Bennett’s expense

Israel to send aid and disaster response delegation to Venezuela

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar order departure of Foreign Ministry and the Home Front Command delegation as death toll of quakes surpasses 1,700.

Israel to send aid and disaster response delegation to Venezuela

Report: US Adviser involved in talks met with Khalil al-Hayya

According to the report, Aryeh Lightstone met with the Hamas leader as part of the talks to disarm the organization.

Report: US Adviser involved in talks met with Khalil al-Hayya

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in underground infrastructure sites located near schools and international organizations.

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

Tunnel in which Hadar Goldin was held sealed

IDF soldiers have completed the sealing of the 10-mile long underground tunnel in which LT Hadar Goldin, was held.

Tunnel in which Hadar Goldin was held sealed

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

Herzog

Herzog: 'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Addressing a joint session of the Romanian Parliament, President Herzog declared that the recent Israel-Lebanon memorandum of understanding could become "a cornerstone" for lasting peace.

Herzog: 'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Senior Prosecution Official

Senior Prosecution Official: Bribery charge against Netanyahu should be reconsidered

A senior official in the State Attorney's Office says the bribery charge in the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reexamined in light of the judges' recent remarks.

Senior Prosecution Official: Bribery charge against Netanyahu should be reconsidered

Gaza envelope:

Bereaved father attacks Smotrich, bereaved daughter defends him

The father of fallen IDF lookout Roni Eshel confronted Bezalel Smotrich, before a bereaved kibbutz resident urged unity despite the tensions.

Bereaved father attacks Smotrich, bereaved daughter defends him

Shocking twist: 'Suicide' investigation becomes murder case

Father arrested on suspicion of murdering his son in a case initially investigated as a suicide.

Shocking twist: 'Suicide' investigation becomes murder case

Watch

Man rescued after 5 days under rubble following El Salvador earthquake

Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, was pulled alive from the rubble after surviving for five days following the powerful earthquake that struck El Salvador over the weekend.

Man rescued after 5 days under rubble following El Salvador earthquake

With guns drawn

With guns drawn | Watch: Police raid construction site and arrest illegals

Jerusalem Border Police raided a construction site in Abu Gosh, where they arrested two illegal entrants and their alleged employer.

With guns drawn | Watch: Police raid construction site and arrest illegals

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Diplomatic crisis: Azerbaijan fumes at Israel

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry harshly criticizes Israel, condemning recognition of Armenian Genocide.

Diplomatic crisis: Azerbaijan fumes at Israel

Judges recommend dropping bribery charges in Netanyahu cases

Judges overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial urge prosecution to drop bribery charge in Case 4000, demand to expand trial schedule to five days a week.

Judges recommend dropping bribery charges in Netanyahu cases

Report

Report: 5 killed in shooting in Germany

Multiple people have been killed in a mass shooting in the city of Stade in northern Germany.

Report: 5 killed in shooting in Germany

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Yehonatan Leo Rigo, 19, from Tzur Hadassah, was found dead on Friday and brought for burial at Mount Herzl. The Military Police opened an investigation.

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Herzog in Romania: Lebanon deal could pave way for peace

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets Romanian counterpart President Nicușor Dan, praising Israel-Lebanon framework agreement and urging Europe to reject boycotts of Israel and support regional stability.

Herzog in Romania: Lebanon deal could pave way for peace

Miki Zohar lashes out at Israeli media

Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar lams media outlets, urges agreement with haredim to resolve Draft Law crisis.

Miki Zohar lashes out at Israeli media

Israeli Consul:

Israeli Consul: 'The Jews of New York are in danger'

Israel’s consul in New York painted a particularly alarming picture regarding the personal security situation of the largest Jewish community in the world outside Israel.

Israeli Consul: 'The Jews of New York are in danger'

1,000 days of war:

1,000 days of war: Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

1,000 days of war: Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

Watch: Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela

Five days after strong quakes shake Venezuela, Israeli mission aids local emergency forces, offers humanitarian aid to those affected.

Watch: Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela

Massive anti-enlistment protest planned for Bnei Brak

Thousands of Sephardic haredim expected to attend mass rally in Bnei Brak, protesting arrests, imprisonment, and prison conditions for yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion.

Massive anti-enlistment protest planned for Bnei Brak

Poll:

Poll: Religious enlistment more important than mixed-gender units

A poll found that the Israeli public is divided almost evenly on whether to integrate women into armored units versus making adjustments for religious soldiers.

Poll: Religious enlistment more important  than mixed-gender units

Bereaved Mother:

Bereaved Mother: 'I will care for the soldiers for him'

Galit Hazutt spoke about her son who fell in Lebanon, promising to continue his determination to help less fortunate soldiers under his command.

Bereaved Mother: 'I will care for the soldiers for him'

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

Bill to split AG's role may not pass before Knesset dissolves

Bill to split Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's role in two, a move started during the previous Knesset during then-Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's term, may not become law before Knesset dissolves, sources say.

Bill to split AG's role may not pass before Knesset dissolves

Legal advisor warns against splitting role of Attorney General

The legal adviser to the Constitution Committee warned of severe harm to individual rights if the role of the chief prosecutor is removed from the Attorney General.

Legal advisor warns against splitting role of Attorney General

After deadlock: 70 new judges appointed to Israel's courts

After a year-and-a-half of paralysis, Israel's Judicial Selection Committee reaches agreements on appointment of approximately 70 new judges to family, traffic, and juvenile courts, including promotion of Judge Menahem Mizrahi to the district court.

After deadlock: 70 new judges appointed to Israel's courts

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength.

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

Police arrest rioters who attacked Jewish shepherds

In a complex operation by police in the village of al-Rashayda, suspects were arrested for an attack on three Jews in the homestead of Magen Avraham.

Police arrest rioters who attacked Jewish shepherds

Lindsey Graham:

Lindsey Graham hails Israel-Lebanon deal as a 'giant step forward' for peace

Senator Lindsey Graham and Ambassador Mike Huckabee praise the US-mediated Israel-Lebanon agreement, hailing it as a historic victory despite ongoing threats from Hezbollah.

Lindsey Graham hails Israel-Lebanon deal as a 'giant step forward' for peace

Funded by Iran

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue funded by Iran

Belgian police detain three suspects linked to a March synagogue bombing in Liege, an attack tied to an Iran-backed network facing a sweeping US prosecution.

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue funded by Iran

Iranian crown prince:

Exiled Iranian crown prince urges Trump to halt talks with Tehran

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.

Exiled Iranian crown prince urges Trump to halt talks with Tehran

US official confirms:

US official confirms: US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.

US official confirms: US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes