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Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Lebanese media say Israel used latest round of negotiations to press for answers on Ron Arad and other Jews missing since Lebanon's civil war.

Study:

Israel's eastern border could become 'next October 7'

A new study paints a troubling picture of the Jordanian border, urging Israel to strengthen ties with Jordan, accelerate construction of border and reinforce Jordan Valley communities.

Former Beit Shemesh mayor joins Erdan-Edelstein party

Aliza Bloch officially joins new political party founded by former ministers Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, after reportedly turning down reserved spot on Likud list.

Exclusive:

Jurisdiction of Givat Harel officially approved

The jurisdiction of Givat Harel (Carmei Oz) over declared state lands has been officially approved, with Kida and Esh Kodesh receiving official recognition. Israel Ganz: 'A major step toward growth in Binyamin.'

No relief yet: Heat wave to continue through the week

Scorching conditions continue across Israel, with Jordan Valley expected to reach 44°C as forecasters warn of heavy to extreme heat stress.

What Status Quo?

The real implications of the 'Mecca Joint Defense Agreement'

Deterrence replaces normalization: Riyadh has found a way to build real security architecture - with a NATO military power and with the only nuclear state in the Muslim world - without having to declare that it is actually abandoning Washington's normalization track.

Israeli sovereignty NOW

Does Arab Palestinianism mean anything more than “Death to Israel!"? It does not seem so, meaning that Israeli sovereignty is the only practical solution.

'Put Israel to sleep':

One country's secret recommendation

Officials in a Middle Eastern country advised officials in another country to show flexibility, sign an agreement with Israel, and violate it if a large-scale military conflict breaks out.

Podcast:

The smart way to invest a lump sum you don’t need yet

Before you chase dividends, crypto, or hot stocks, make sure your money has a clear purpose.

Blow to Gantz: Dedi Simhi weighs move to Likud

Dedi Simhi, tapped as the No. 2 candidate on Benny Gantz's slate, is reconsidering his political future and considering a jump to Likud if offered a guaranteed spot on their roster.

A message to Christian antisemites:

Don't wait for Babylon

Why Christians should examine our own backsliding before condemning Israel or the Jewish People.

'Two different Americas'

El-Sayed hits back at Trump post after winning Michigan primary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back against Trump’s social media post comparing their marriages and visions for the country.

Lebanese report rules out September negotiations with Israel

Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese network report indicates no Israel-Lebanon talks are scheduled for next month, following disagreements over pilot zones and border security.

Mohsen Rezaei to head Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran appoints former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr's resignation.

Justices rule:

Sharren Haskel's petition against Likud party dismissed

Supreme Court unanimously dismisses a petition filed by Sharren Haskel requesting permission to split from the Likud party.

Iran’s President meets Khamenei amid health rumors

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly meets Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to discuss the military and domestic situation amid rumors regarding Khamenei's health.

Poll:

Tropper, Hendel, Erdan, and Edelstein fail to clear threshold

A new Kan 11 News poll reveals that all newly formed political parties are falling well short of the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, the Likud party sees a modest uptick in support.

Jewish lawyer

Trump names Will Scharf as next White House counsel

President Trump announces that White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on September 1, replacing David Warrington.

Secret revealed

Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Terrorist Basel Salahieh, a senior commander in Hamas's military wing, has been secretly detained in Israel for two years and is now set to face trial.

Yemen:

Houthi forces launch missiles and drones at port city of Mocha

Houthi forces renew missile and drone strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, targeting Saudi-backed military assets amid mounting tensions.

Paterson on Prejudice:

Former Governor David Paterson on fighting Mamdani’s antisemitism

"I think that there is in some respects confusion in the black community. There are some people who hear things that Mamdani says and it reminds them of some things that happened to them at some point." Interview.

Drama in New Jersey

F-16s scrambled near Trump’s golf club

NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercept two civilian planes that entered restricted airspace over President Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey golf course.

Montreal:

Government blow to Hasidic institutions

Three educational institutions affiliated with the Belz Hasidic movement in Montreal lost their licenses just before the start of the school year due to ongoing systemic failures.

Northern Israel:

16-year-old Yehonatan Klimian killed in rappelling accident

16-year-old Katzrin resident fell while rappelling in the Keshet Cave in northern Israel. Rescue teams were forced to pronounce him dead at the scene.

Trump: US 'low keying' Iran

Trump says US will maintain economic pressure on Iran for now, as Tehran delays a Strait of Hormuz agreement and demands an end to the war.

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Son of former MK arrested with loaded pistol near Ramla

Police arrested the son of a former MK after finding a loaded FN pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Route 44 near Ramla.

Trump shares Hillary Clinton column backing his Gaza peace plan

Trump shares Clinton's defense of his Gaza plan as a former World Bank official challenges her view and warns Palestinian skepticism remains deep.

Hospital defended amid criticism: They were fighting alongside us

Didi Krieger, whose brother was critically wounded during the war, described his family's experience at the Rambam Medical Center: 'They did everything they could to save lives.'

Government expands housing discounts for reservists nationwide

Netanyahu, Katz and Smotrich unveil housing plan offering 20,000 reservists apartments and land, with discounts topping NIS 500,000.

Syria:

ISIS cell captured near Golan Heights

Syrian security forces in Damascus arrested nine terrorists in the city of Khan Arnabeh, near the Golan Heights. The arrests come amid efforts to thwart the smuggling of drones and missiles to Hezbollah.

Arab parties unite for joint election run

Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al join forces to run in the elections with the stated goal of 'toppling the fascist right-wing government.'

Elad deputy mayor: 'They threatened to stop treating my father'

Elad Deputy Mayor Yaniv Badalov files complaint against Ichilov staff, alleging elderly patient was left bleeding and his father's treatment was conditioned on his leaving the department.

Minister Chikli against UNESCO: Palestinian heritage? A joke!

Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli blasts UNESCO over recognition of Sebastia as Palestinian heritage site.

From the Chair of the Haredi Public Party:

Haredim must be full partners in Am Yisrael’s national mission

For too long, the established Haredi parties have treated the right-wing public as a coalition partner but not as a partner in a shared national mission. That must change.

Bereaved father:

Minister's daughter evacuated from Nova before Hamas massacre

Nissim Louk, father of Shani Louk, murdered at the Nova festival, recounts his confrontation with Minister Miri Regev and calls for fundamental change and building bridges among the people.

Jordan River tragedy:

Child who went missing in Jordan River found dead

12-year-old found dead after rescue forces conduct extensive searches in Jordan River he fell from a boat and contact with him was lost.

Viral moment:

An unorthodox way to break the glass at a wedding

Social media influencer Esty Segal lost her leg to cancer as a teenager. After standing at her side through a difficult rehabilitation process, her groom used her prosthetic leg to break the glass.

Underground:

Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The IDF uncovered and neutralized an underground facility used to store weapons belonging to the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah. During the operation, anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets, and artillery weapons were located.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

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Infiltrator found hiding in secret compartment in trunk

Border Police discovered a Palestinian Arab from Judea and Samaria hiding inside a concealed trunk compartment at a checkpoint east of Jerusalem.

Trump's ex-wife:

He carries Zohar over his heart for protection

Donald Trump’s ex-wife says the president carries an Aramaic copy of the Zohar close to his heart, while sharing details of his spiritual side and her own connection to Judaism, Israel and Shabbat.

$5 million distributed to haredi institutions

The Hatzalah Fund distributed approximately $5 million to Haredi educational institutions that maintain financial independence from the government, as part of its annual $17 million aid program.

Report:

Trump eyeing way out of Iran war without nuclear agreement

WSJ reports Trump could declare victory without a nuclear deal if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear threat remains contained.

Passengers panic as bus driver smashes window

Driver allegedly lost his temper during confrontation with passenger after skipping a stop; Kavim suspended him pending investigation.

'No 'Fatahstan' nor 'Hamastan''

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza proposal, vows no IDF withdrawal before Hamas disarmament, and rules out a Palestinian state.

Disturbing footage

Two M16 Rifles and IDF ammunition seized in the Negev

Southern District police officers and Border Police forces operating in Lakiya and Hura seized two M16 rifles, dozens of magazines, 19 explosive grenade launcher rounds, and hundreds of rounds of IDF ammunition.

Five-year-old dies after being found in hot car in Lod

A five-year-old child was found unconscious in a vehicle in Lod and rushed to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital in critical condition, where doctors later declared his death.

Historic milestone

6-year-old Emilia is the 100,000th North American Oleh

Nefesh B'Nefesh today celebrated the arrival of its 100,000th North American Oleh, a landmark achievement since the organization's founding in 2002, in a ceremony hosted by President Herzog.

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Eggs thrown in Parliament as protest spirals out of control

A member of Kosovo's parliament was angered by the Prime Minister's announcement that he needed more time before naming a parliamentary speaker, and threw four eggs at him.

Likud attacks: "Fake Right"; Edelstein responds

Likud attacked Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, claiming they are working to transfer votes to the left. Edelstein responded: "We will support only the formation of a broad Zionist government."

Footage from Hizma

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint, runs over spikes, & crashes

Border Police officers at the Hizma Crossing signaled a suspicious vehicle to stop for inspection, but the driver attempted to flee.

New signs aim to prevent Israelis from entering Jenin

Following an attempted stoning of a mother and son who accidentally entered Jenin, new signs have been installed across northern Samaria to prevent navigation errors.

"Every allegation is investigated"

Rambam responds to accusations over treatment of wounded soldiers

Following allegations concerning the treatment of wounded soldiers, Rambam Medical Center said that every claim of inappropriate treatment is taken seriously and investigated.

Former ISA chief rejects both Palestinian state and annexation

Yoram Cohen, a candidate in Gadi Eisenkot’s party, says Palestinian autonomy could be the maximum option while opposing full annexation of Judea and Samaria.

The night at Rambam Hospital that outraged a soldier's family

Yehoshua Shani has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the treatment of his nephew, who was seriously wounded in combat and hospitalized at Rambam Medical Center.

Learning to See: From Blessing to Divine Presence

Parshat Re'eh opens with “See" and ends with “be seen." What does the Torah teach us about the many levels of seeing - from physical sight to spiritual vision?