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US student leaders meet Hamas captivity survivor Ohad Ben Ami

US student leaders visit Be’eri massacre site, hear from freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami.

US student leaders meet Hamas captivity survivor Ohad Ben Ami

Captivity survivor:

During last moments in captivity, I prayed aloud

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen recalls experience in captivity, says he lives with feelings of guilt every day. 'Make a deal that will bring everyone back.'

During last moments in captivity, I prayed aloud

Northern Israel:

Man stabbed in synagogue brawl

A 25-year-old man stabbed and another injured in head after altercation at Kadita synagogue; suspects arrested hours later.

Man stabbed in synagogue brawl

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

During a Gaza tour with COGAT, Israeli journalist Natali Dadon documented vast amounts of aid left in the sun, accusing UN agencies of failing to distribute it.

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

Netanyahu:

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

IDF soldier killed in tragic accident near Be’er Sheva

An IDF soldier, about 20 years old, killed in a tragic traffic accident on Route 222, south of Be’er Sheva. The vehicle collided with a safety barrier, MDA medics pronounce the soldier dead at the scene. A joint investigation is underway.

IDF soldier killed in tragic accident near Be’er Sheva

Protest outside DM's home

'Until they return, it’s not Shabbat for us'

Captivity survivors and families of hostages hold Kabbalat Shabbat in front of Defense Minister Israel Katz's home: "On Fridays in captivity, we would make kiddush over water and say the blessing over bread. Until all the hostages return, we will not have a real Shabbat meal.”

'Until they return, it’s not Shabbat for us'

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Advisor to PM Yonatan Urich attacks the article published about him in the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, calling it 'distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided.'

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Tensions in Cabinet meeting:

Orit Strock, Aryeh Deri hold shouting match over Hamas deal

In heated confrontation Minister Orit Strock and MK Aryeh Deri debate potential deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Deri walks back support for Oslo Accords.

Orit Strock, Aryeh Deri hold shouting match over Hamas deal

Haredi leader ramps up pressure:

Rabbi Dov Lando pushing economic moves to harm Israel

Rabbi Dov Lando leads initiative for several haredi factions to withdraw investment funds from Israel in protest of the arrest of yeshiva students who refuse to enlist.

Rabbi Dov Lando pushing economic moves to harm Israel

Tragedy in Holon:

Elderly man collapses and dies during morning prayer

75-year-old man collapses during prayers at Holon synagogue, rescue teams confirm his death at the scene.

Elderly man collapses and dies during morning prayer

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on July 28 escalates into shouting, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff sent to coordinate positions on the humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Smotrich announces:

We will soon return to settlements in northern Samaria

Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals plans to reestablish settlements in northern Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim. 'The correction of the sin of expulsion is underway.'

We will soon return to settlements in northern Samaria

Final 2 Days:

1,800 Murdered - 48 Hours to Plant Memorial Trees

Racing against August 9th deadline - 2 locations tomorrow, then window closes.

1,800 Murdered - 48 Hours to Plant Memorial Trees

Poll:

Likud leads with 23 seats, new parties surge in Israeli politics

Recent poll shows Likud largest party with 23 seats, a new party led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges as third-largest with 11 seats; survey reveals who Israelis blame for failure to reach ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Likud leads with 23 seats, new parties surge in Israeli politics

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Haredim protest, clash with police in central Israel & Jerusalem

Jerusalem Faction protestors block Route 4 to protest the arrests of draft dodgers, throw rocks, and call police 'Nazis.'

Haredim protest, clash with police in central Israel & Jerusalem

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Sanctions aim to block Iran’s revenue from oil sales, disrupt proxy funding, and penalize surveillance tech used to suppress dissent and enforce hijab rules.

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Beitar players take field in Riga holding piece of history

Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem’s match in Riga, players honored Jewish resilience by taking the field with a rare World Betar Movement flag hidden during WWII and recently restored.

Beitar players take field in Riga holding piece of history

During cabinet meeting:

Hostages' families demonstrate against Gaza takeover

Some of the families of hostages and demonstrators urge the government to strike a deal with Hamas and halt the war, as the Security Cabinet weighs a full Gaza occupation.

Hostages' families demonstrate against Gaza takeover

'Haredi Jewry is behind you'

Senior haredi leader visits draft dodgers in prison

The 95-year-old leader of the Lithuanian Haredi community visits detainees in Beit Lid Prison, offering encouragement and reinforcing haredi Jewry's backing.

Senior haredi leader visits draft dodgers in prison

Record number of foreign students enlist in the IDF

32 students from Yeshivat Har Etzion enlist, the most in 56 years, motivated by October 7th attacks and strengthened connection to Israel and the Jewish people.

Record number of foreign students enlist in the IDF

Olmert supports Ehud Barak's call for civil disobedience

Former PM expresses support for fellow former PM's call for civil disobenience to bring down the government in interview with foreign media, claims Ben-Gvir and Smotrich run the government.

Olmert supports Ehud Barak's call for civil disobedience

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

A scathing article in Hamevaser calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt military operation in Gaza, claiming State has no spiritual mandate to fight while persecuting Torah scholars.

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem and central Israel

Health Ministry warns polio virus appears to be spreading, urges public to complete vaccine protocol to avoid infection.

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem and central Israel

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Member of Knesset Meir Porush began a protest on Thursday morning outside the office of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem.

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge

Israeli-Arab hasbara activist Yoseph Haddad charged with reckless and negligent handling of weapons; prosecution demanding additional bail sums.

Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge

20 years after Disengagement:

Watch: Painful footage of evacuation from Neve Dekalim synagogue

Years later: Yuval Ginsburg joined youth barricading themselves in the Sephardic synagogue in Neve Dekalim during the Gush Katif Disengagement 20 years ago. Watch the full footage.

Watch: Painful footage of evacuation from Neve Dekalim synagogue

'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza

Relatives of hostages set sail towards Gaza beach, calling for loved' ones release.

'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza

Historic return to Sa-Nur

A group of families advocating for returning to Sa-Nur today visited the former town in northern Samaria today, marking 20 years since their expulsion.

Historic return to Sa-Nur

Haredi newspaper's front page announces 'war'

Yated Ne'eman headlines with the word 'War' following acts of enforcement against yeshiva students who refuse conscription, accuses Attorney General of attempting to create irreversible clash between State and haredi community.

Haredi newspaper's front page announces 'war'

'Hamas will collapse'

Zvi Yehezkeli's optimistic assessment

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli discusses the potential Israeli conquest of the Gaza Strip: "The fact that Hamas has been militarily weakened does not mean it is not winning in terms of public opinion."

Zvi Yehezkeli's optimistic assessment

Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again

Knesset staff will go on recess for the last two weeks of August, causing further delays to the Draft Law and increasing frustration among haredi Knesset members.

Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again

The Attorney General's new sanctions against yeshiva students

Yeshiva students currently benefit from a discount that reduces their social security contributions to 43 shekels per month. The attorney general is expected to rule that this benefit will be revoked.

The Attorney General's new sanctions against yeshiva students

Shocking discovery:

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Arieh King blasts the installation of crucifixes at the Jewish holy site, urges government intervention to enforce law protecting religious heritage.

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Slain hostage's brother

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was kidnapped to Gaza and murdered by Hamas terrorists, shared that the IDF succeeded in locating a message from his brother from the period before his death in captivity.

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

'Declaration of war'

Emergency meeting held at home of haredi leader

Rabbi Dov Lando convenes emergency meeting in Bnei Brak over detention of yeshiva students, accusing the State of waging a 'war on Torah students.'

Emergency meeting held at home of haredi leader

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Police spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Assistant Commissioner Lior Abudraham tells Arutz Sheva the Israel Police operates professionally and independently, rejects claims of political enforcement.

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

New UK government report shows Israeli companies advancing despite geopolitical challenges.

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

Haredi official

'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

Amidst military police raids on haredi strongholds in an attempt to arrest yeshiva students who are draft dodgers, a senior haredi official claims that this is the most challenging time for his community.

'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Study:

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

New research from University of Haifa reveals rabbinic familiarity with vine cultivation, integration of Jewish law into broader agricultural traditions of Roman-Byzantine world.

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

Heatwave hits Israel, scorching temperatures expected

Israel bracing for extreme heat over weekend, with soaring temperatures and intense humidity across the country.

Heatwave hits Israel, scorching temperatures expected

Binyamin Region leader:

'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

Binyamin Region leaders underline significance of Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent visit to Ancient Shiloh, Governor Yisrael Ganz expresses deep gratitude for continued US support in Israel’s fight for a brighter future.

'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Yehuda Avraham Shalom Gross, dedicated teacher, tragically passes away at 42 while on a trip to the Dead Sea.

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel urged the Israeli government to take drastic measures against Qatar and target Hamas leaders within its territory.

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to Yair Netanyahu’s criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, praising his leadership in tackling security challenges and emphasizing IDF’s offensive operations and commitment to achieving war objectives.

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

'All who are for G-d - follow me!'

Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall

Soldiers from first regular-service haredi company, 'Hashmonaim,' end march for beret at Western Wall.

Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall

Holocaust survivors:

Latest hostage videos recall our own condition 80 years ago

Holocaust survivors compare recent hostage videos to Nazi-era atrocities, describing the emaciated hostages as 'nearly Muselmänner.' Images 'take me back to the hell, the hunger, the fear,' Holocaust survivor says.

Latest hostage videos recall our own condition 80 years ago

Hostage's wife:

'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Rivka Bohbot criticizes PM Netanyahu’s intention to expand operations in Gaza, warning it endangers the hostages. “Military force will only bring back bodies,” she said, urging a deal to secure their release.

'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, who fell in Gaza in the Swords of Iron War, got engaged tonight to Amichai Weiss.

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Hostage's father:

We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza

Haggai Angrest said the name Shachar was added to his son’s name with Rabbi Abuhatzeira’s blessing and urged the public to pray for the swift return of 'Matan Shachar ben Anat.'

We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza