IDF soldier to be disciplined for hanging flags in mosque
IDF soldier who hung Israeli flags in mosque, played music, to be suspended from operational activity.
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Netanyahu: Lebanon agreement major blow to Iran and Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel-Lebanon agreement, praises Lebanese government for courageous actions.
Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, eliminated in Gaza
IDF and ISA eliminate Walid Haniyeh, Deputy Commander of an elite Nukhba company, who commanded a terror cell infiltrating Israel during the October 7th massacre.
Germany:
Trial opens in Germany for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews
The trial of a Danish national accused of spying on prominent Jewish leaders on behalf of Iranian intelligence to plan attacks begins in Hamburg.
John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally keeping classified diary notes
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to keeping classified diary entries.
Ambassador Leiter:
Ambassador Leiter: The final destination - peace between our countries
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter comments on signing of framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, says the ultimate goal is peace between the two countries.
Trump:
Trump: If I hadn’t cancelled Obama’s Iran deal, Israel would be gone
Addressing the Faith and Freedom Coalition, President Trump claims Iranians welcomed Qassem Soleimani's 2020 death, and slams Obama-era Iran deal: He was a disaster.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Israel will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed
In a video address, Prime Minister Netanyahu hails the Lebanon agreement as a major blow to Iran, vowing the IDF will stay in the security zone until Hezbollah disarms.
Israel and Lebanon sign historic security framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon sign historic, US-backed framework agreement in Washington aimed at removing Iranian influence and disarming Hezbollah.
Trump: Iran violated the ceasefire agreement
President Donald Trump said Iran fired at least four one-way attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz
700 US rabbis to Mamdani:
700 US rabbis to Mamdani: Apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’
'Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent speech about pro-Israel civic participation is dangerous, unacceptable and beneath the office he holds,' the letter read.
Mark Levin in Binyamin:
Mark Levin in Binyamin: This isn't the West Bank of anywhere - everyone should visit
American conservative commentator Mark Levin toured Binyamin, praising Judea and Samaria's historical and strategic importance and urging Americans to see the region firsthand.
Iran threatens:
Iran threatens: We'll respond to Israeli flights over the region
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warns it is 'entitled to respond' if US cannot 'restrain and control' Israel.
Violent clashes at entrance to Bnei Brak
Women from 'Mothers on the Frontline' block entrance to Bnei Brak, causing massive congestion throughout the region.
Bereaved father: Former ISA chief must sit in prison
Businessman Eyal Waldman, whose daughter Danielle was killed in the October 7 massacre together with her partner, says former ISA chief Ronen Bar responsible for failures that led to massacre, should have stepped down soon afterwards.
Disturbing footage: Weapons cache discovered near Jerusalem
Border Police uncover weapons cache - including firearms, explosives, and ammunition - hidden in water cistern in Kafr al-Jib.
Leading haredi rabbi speaks out against demonstrations
Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, warns against participating in demonstrations, days after colleague Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch gives them a green light.
Watch: Police chase suspect through crowded mall
Police detectives chase Arab infiltrator suspected of string of cellphone thefts, commander tackles and arrests him.
Israel reveals: What really happened before Entebbe operation?
Marking 50 years since Operation Entebbe, Israel State Archives releases thousands of previously-classified documents, including protocols, recordings, and correspondence detailing the deliberations that led to the historic hostage rescue mission.
Report: Iran fumes at Oman over Hormuz passage
Oman trapped between Iranian, US, demands over Strait of Hormuz, New York Times reports.
WSJ: Iranian strikes leading Pentagon to reconsider deployment
Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Iranian attacks caused significantly more damage to the US Navy's Bahrain base than previously disclosed.
Likud gains as Bennett's 'Together' continues decline
New Maariv poll shows Likud rising, coalition gaining strength, as 'Together' party led by former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid continues decline.
London police search homes over Iran-linked terror offenses
London counter-terrorism police search two homes in northwest London over suspected offenses linked to Iran.
Gulf ministers demand:
Gulf ministers demand curbs on Iran's drones, missiles, and proxies
Gulf foreign ministers, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, say that regional peace requires neutralizing Iran's drones, missiles, and proxy forces.
US-mediated Israel-Lebanon peace talks extended to fourth day
The US-mediated peace talks between Israel and Lebanon will extend into a fourth day on Friday.
White House informs Congress of $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey
White House notifies Congress of a $700M+ jet engine sale to Turkey, backing a key ally despite lawmaker concerns over Ankara's Russian defense systems.
Victory for Trump:
Victory for Trump: Hundreds of thousands of immigrants to be deported?
Supreme Court rules 6-3 to let the Trump administration end Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the US.
Campus clash:
Campus clash: MK Rothman heckled with shouts of 'murderer'
MK Simcha Rothman faces fierce protests from left-wing activists who brand him a "murderer" during a panel discussion at Tel Aviv University.
Strait of Hormuz:
IRGC attacks Singapore-flagged vessel in Hormuz as Iran tightens transit rules
Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN announces a halt to its Persian Gulf ship evacuation program.
Sa'ar to submit resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will propose a resolution for the official recognition by the Government of Israel of the Armenian Genocide.
Court releases man filmed pointing gun at haredi protesters to house arrest
A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a man accused of pointing a pistol at haredi protesters, sparking political backlash.
6 Hezbollah terrorists who posed threats eliminated
5 terrorists were eliminated in the Zawtar al-Sharqiya area and 1 was eliminated in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area.
JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks
Vice President JD Vance said US-Iran talks produced a new communication channel, but warned Tehran’s actions will determine the next steps.
President Herzog's helicopter makes emergency landing
The Air Force helicopter carrying President Isaac Herzog made an emergency landing at Palmachim Air Base after a bird strike during the flight.
'You have to be blind':
'You have to be blind': Netanyahu defends war's successes
Speaking at an IDF officers' graduation, Netanyahu praised Israel's wartime achievements while vowing further action against Iran and Hamas.
Draft Law Crisis: Rabbi Yosef to lead massive rally in Bnei Brak
Following the continued arrests of haredi draft evaders and incidents of violence on the roads, the Sephardic Torah world is preparing for a protest rally on Saturday night.
After Supreme Court ruling:
After Supreme Court ruling: First woman passes rabbinical ordination exam
Woman passes examination in the field of the laws of mourning. She must pass five additional exams to be eligible for ordination.
After the dispute
After the dispute: Hesder Yeshiva students to enlist in Armored Corps in August
The Hesder Yeshiva Union decided to continue enlistment to the Armored Corps, while demanding that the IDF uphold the Joint Service Ordinance.
Two arrested after allegedly threatening haredi demonstrators
Police arrest two suspects believed to have drawn weapons to threaten haredi demonstrators - in two separate incidents.
Restraining order instead of engagement gift
Commander of the Central Command Avi Bluth has issued a series of exceptional administrative restriction orders against settlement activists.
