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Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decided that a pilot to integrate women into tank crews will be conducted under the Border Defense Corps rather than inside the Armored Corps.

Chief of Staff: Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

Historic construction in Hebron receives green light

Civil Administration council approves plans for hundreds of new housing units, historic addition to Hebron yeshiva.

Historic construction in Hebron receives green light

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre; one of them held numerous hostages.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

Shepherd calls to prosecute left-wing activist

A 12-year-old filed a police complaint after being filmed being attacked in grazing lands by Arik Asherman. The Honenu organization sent an urgent letter demanding that Asherman be removed from the area and that charges be filed against him.

Shepherd calls to prosecute left-wing activist

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

Health Ministry confirms: Drugs found in baby puree

Health Ministry warns that jars of baby food sold at two locations in Jerusalem found to contain pharmaceutical substances, urges parents not to use products from these branches.

Health Ministry confirms: Drugs found in baby puree

Israel and Somaliland deepen security ties

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi, discussing strengthening military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation.

Israel and Somaliland deepen security ties

'I'm Proud':

'I'm Proud': Three of Deri's grandsons listed as draft dodgers

Deri's grandsons are among tens of thousands of Haredi youths who have had arrest warrants issued against them for failing to report for service.

'I'm Proud': Three of Deri's grandsons listed as draft dodgers

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

Over 500 distinguished guests, including Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, join Ambassador Simon Walters in honor of His Majesty King Charles III.

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

Elkin slams Iran deal critics: Israel not a party to negotiations

Minister Ze'ev Elkin slams demand to review US-Iran memorandum of understanding, says it does not obligate Israel.

Elkin slams Iran deal critics: Israel not a party to negotiations

Streaming star surprised by Israeli reporter's question

Popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, who previously expressed support for Palestinians, gave a short interview to Israeli reporter Ori Levy.

Streaming star surprised by Israeli reporter's question

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis arrested in Tamra after fleeing police.

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Spontaneous protests block major highway

Jerusalem Faction protesters block Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing congestion and clashing with police.

Spontaneous protests block major highway

'Sticks And Stones':

'Sticks And Stones': MK Porush's threat against the Attorney General

MK Porush threatened physical violence against the attorney general over the arrest of haredi draft dodgers.

'Sticks And Stones': MK Porush's threat against the Attorney General

Report: Mojtaba Khamenei 'tacitly approved' deal with US

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may issue statement ahead of deal's signing, gave 'tacit' approval to agreement.

Report: Mojtaba Khamenei 'tacitly approved' deal with US

Mike Pence warns against Trump's MOU with Iran

The former U.S. vice president attacked the memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying it grants the regime sweeping economic benefits without demanding meaningful reciprocal measures.

Mike Pence warns against Trump's MOU with Iran

'Doomed to fail'

Exiled Iranian crown prince slams US-Iran deal as doomed to fail

Visiting London, exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi blasts the upcoming US-Iran peace deal, warning that any agreement leaving the regime in place will fail.

Exiled Iranian crown prince slams US-Iran deal as doomed to fail

Report:

Report: Al-Sharaa hesitant to confront Hezbollah to avoid being seen as defending Israel

A Syrian source claims the Syrian President fears damaging his standing in the Arab world, demanding an Israeli withdrawal from southern Syria as a prerequisite for tackling Hezbollah.

Report: Al-Sharaa hesitant to confront Hezbollah to avoid being seen as defending Israel

Office, car, and aides:

Office, car, and aides: Deri's son set for senior role at KKL-JNF

Yanki Deri is expected to be appointed co-chairman of KKL-JNF. The Shas party chairman's office emphasizes that the position is unsalaried and temporary.

Office, car, and aides: Deri's son set for senior role at KKL-JNF

Vance stresses:

Vance stresses: Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes

In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vice President JD Vance downplays criticism of the US-Iran deal, explaining that regional investment is conditional on Iran changing its behavior.

Vance stresses: Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes

US appeals court reinstates sanctions on anti-Israel UN envoy Francesca Albanese

US appeals court allows the Trump administration to reinstate sanctions against controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese while her family’s lawsuit proceeds.

US appeals court reinstates sanctions on anti-Israel UN envoy Francesca Albanese

Pitfall of Expectations:

Pitfall of Expectations | Poll and analysis: The Right climbs onto the fence

A new Knesset mandates poll shows the right-wing bloc falling to 58 seats. Direct Polls CEO Tzuriel Sharon links the decline to disappointment among right-wing voters over the US-Iran agreement and Operation Roaring Lion.

Pitfall of Expectations | Poll and analysis: The Right climbs onto the fence

Iran accuses Israel of '84 violations,' threatens harsh response

The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters claims that Israel is continuing military activity in southern Lebanon and warns of a response from the Iranian armed forces.

Iran accuses Israel of '84 violations,' threatens harsh response

White House official dismises Israeli reporter

White House rejects report alleging possible removal of senior officials over Iran policy disagreements

White House official dismises Israeli reporter

Report

Report: Revealed draft of deal shows dramatic benefits for Iran

According to the report, the United States will lift sanctions, allow Iranian oil exports, and work to release frozen assets.

Report: Revealed draft of deal shows dramatic benefits for Iran

The battle after the battlefield:

The battle after the battlefield: Wounded soldiers gather and strengthen each other

Arutz Sheva joins wounded soldiers at a special weekend organized by Belev Echad.

The battle after the battlefield: Wounded soldiers gather and strengthen each other

Amid arrests of draft dodgers

Amid arrests of draft dodgers: Gur Hasidim & Jerusalem Faction announce series of protests

Thousands of hasidim will demonstrate tomorrow in front of the gates of the military prison following the arrest of a hasidic draft dodger.

Amid arrests of draft dodgers: Gur Hasidim & Jerusalem Faction announce series of protests

The first gift to Iran is already on the way

Sources familiar with the details of the agreement said that the US intends to grant Iran immediate sanctions relief on oil and fuel exports as soon as the agreement is signed.

The first gift to Iran is already on the way

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza

Journalist and author Amir Tibon awarded 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza, which chronicles the 10/7 massacre and its impact on communities along the Gaza border through personal testimony, historical context, and reporting.

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza

Seam Line: Regional heads demand immediate security changes

Local leaders on the Seam Line warn Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of security gaps and personnel shortages, present plans to establish a new consolidated police area along the border.

Seam Line: Regional heads demand immediate security changes

Netanyahu blasts prosecutors:

Netanyahu blasts prosecutors: 'What you've done is a police state'

During the final day of his cross-examination in Case 2000, Netanyahu lashed out at the prosecution's representatives, accusing them of political persecution and of operating a 'police state.'

Netanyahu blasts prosecutors: 'What you've done is a police state'

Govt. approves National Artificial Intelligence Program

The Program aims to establish Israel's status as one of the world's leading countries in the field of artificial intelligence.

Govt. approves National Artificial Intelligence Program

CAM

CAM: 'EU Parliament can't host antisemitic rapper'

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has launched an urgent international campaign calling on European leaders to prevent the European Parliament from hosting French rapper Médine.

CAM: 'EU Parliament can't host antisemitic rapper'

On Trump's birthday

Explosive drone, sniper attack planned for Trump birthday event at White House thwarted

The FBI confirmed that 5 suspects were arrested for allegedly planning to carry out a major terrorist attack during President Trump’s birthday event at the White House.

Explosive drone, sniper attack planned for Trump birthday event at White House thwarted

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

IDF soldier inspecting a bus pointed his weapon at passengers during an argument that broke out after the latter asked several passengers to disembark from the bus.

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

Protests outside Iranian World Cup match with New Zealand

The match between Iran and New Zealand was accompanied by sharp political protests outside the stadium and in the stands as the deal between the USA and Iran is brought into effect.

Protests outside Iranian World Cup match with New Zealand

Senior left-wing figure leaves Yair Golan for Eisenkot

Former Meretz and Democrats senior member Uri Zaki left Yair Golan's party, saying Gadi Eisenkot is best suited to lead Israel after the war.

Senior left-wing figure leaves Yair Golan for Eisenkot

'Syria would do a better job'

Trump condemns Israel's strategy in Lebanon: 'Syria would do a better job'

President Donald Trump criticized Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, urging greater restraint while insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

Trump condemns Israel's strategy in Lebanon: 'Syria would do a better job'

Smotrich announces end of Hebron Protocol

Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has stripped Hebron’s municipality of planning authority over the Jewish community and holy sites.

Smotrich announces end of Hebron Protocol