IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas
Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.'
Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.'


Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.

Hundreds attend the funeral of Mordechai Abuhav, a Yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, who died after a hiking trip in the north.

Agam Goldstein-Almog writes to her friend Agam Berger, who is in Hamas captivity on her 20th birthday: 'You are a fighter. I miss you. I don't believe you are still there. Waiting for you.'
House arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse extended, but judge permits the defense to hold hearing early next week to discuss an alternative arrest option.

Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev, addresses criticism of her appointment as organizer of the 10/7 anniversary ceremony, adding: 'The ceremony will take place without an audience. It will not be broadcast live.'

Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

MK Gadi Eizenkot calls for the replacement of the head of the team negotiating for the hostages - Mossad director David Barnea.

The Bibas family have initiated a call to the Redhead Festival in the Netherlands to remember the redhead Bibas children who are being held hostage by Hamas.

Police stopped a man wearing a kippah and found that he was carrying a computer for jump-starting cars. After detaining him they found that he was a Palestinian Arab who infiltrated Israeli territory.

In contrast to the kibbutzim in the area, the Ofakim Municipality and officials in the Sderot Municipality say they are willing to participate in the ceremony, with Ofakim going so far as to offer to host it.

As many of the kibbutzim that suffered the most during the October 7th massacre announce that they will not attend the state ceremony, the government is reconsidering.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ramat David Air Force Base in northern Israel and received a comprehensive briefing on the readiness of the Air Force in all sectors, but especially the north.

Yagev Buchstab, whose body was recovered from Gaza yesterday, was laid to rest at the Nirim cemetery on Wednesday evening.

Sderot Deputy Mayor Elad Kalimi criticized the military echelon and claimed that they did not wish to win the war.

Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.

Yocheved, whose grandson was wounded twice in Gaza and is currently recovering, spoke her mind to haredi anti-draft protesters who threw water and spat at her.

Parents who lost children in the war protested the appointment of Maj. General Shlomi Binder as IDF Intelligence Directorate Chief claiming he was partially responsible for the October 7th massacre.

Passersby assaulted haredim protesting against the IDF's decision to draft them into military service.

Ditza Or, the mother of hostage Avinatan Or, offered Sinwar the children of the five senior officials in exchange for the 109 hostages.

Eliyahu Libman, whose son was murdered on October 7, warns that a 'deal will be the State of Israel's official encouragement of more kidnappings.'

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun, of the Paratroopers Patrol, who was killed in southern Gaza, is laid to rest. 'It is hard to imagine the pain we are feeling today,' says his father.

Delta Airlines announces that its suspension of all Israel flights in light of Iran's threats will last at least another month after previously saying flights would be suspended through end of August.

Chotam contacts Haaretz daily, requesting to publish an ad under the title 'Enough with antisemitism in Tel Aviv.' The newspaper refused.

Dozens of volunteers, Yedidim and residents of Ma'ale Adumim and the surrounding area, spend hours searching for a lost implant so a toddler can hear again.

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

Parents of fallen soldiers urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say 'no' to a deal which will harm Israel's security. 'Look into the eyes of our children, make a deal - but not one that harms Israel's security.'

Dr. Ron Schleifer, author of multiple books on psychological warfare, explains how the public can avoid falling into Iranian propaganda traps.

MK Benny Gantz is asked whether he would agree to withdrawing the IDF from the Philadelphi Corridor - but avoids the question. 'Rafah was conquered in 45 minutes, we can do it again.'

Israeli officials responded to the news that several hostages' remains had been recovered from Gaza by security forces.

Border Police officers, accompanied by Civil Administration inspectors, raided the Sde Yonatan and Or Meir homesteads in Binyamin, and destroyed all the buildings there, including a family's home.

On Monday night, the IDF retrieved the bodies of Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchstab, Yoram Metzger, Haim Perry, Alex Dancyg, and Avraham Munder from Gaza.

8-year-old Regev, son of Gideon Peri, who was murdered in Sunday's attack in Samaria, said the Kaddish prayer for the dead today.

The Israel Dog Unit has launched a tour of Israel to raise awareness of the safety risks and tips Israelis should be aware of over summer break.

A mother from Afula reported to the police in tears that she forgot her toddler on the bus. The driver overlooked the toddler as well until police officers located his bus.

Marking UN World Humanitarian Day, the families of the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza attacked the ICRC for not aiding their loved ones.

After recommending a criminal investigation into Eyal Golan, State Attorney Amit Aisman is considering opening an investigation into popular Israeli singer Kobi Peretz for remarks he made after the Hamas massacre.

New prisoner swap deal would see just 20 living hostages released in exchange for long-term ceasefire, former Justice Minister Haim Ramon warns. 'Offer Hamas to end the war on condition that all the hostages return at once.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a private meeting on Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. An expanded meeting will be held afterward.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stresses: 'No one should attack Israel or meddle with our clear and inherent right of self defense.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu estimates that if negotiations for prisoner swap fail, he will be able to approve it -even if Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose.

The community of Ramat Arbel held a special event to celebrate two years since its settlement and welcomed the Perron family, who made Aliya from the United States five years ago and settled in Ramat Arbel.

Amit Isman demands investigating famous Israeli singer who called to 'Erase Gaza,' a few days after the 10/7 attack, in which Gaza residents participated.

The PA says Israel continues to deduct from tax revenues intended for its treasury as punishment for its support of terrorists' families.

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

Romi's sister at the party: 'Don't lose hope. We know that 317 days have passed, but we all believe that you'll come back. We have no doubt that you'll come back.'

Prime Minister's Office published an unusual message accusing 'serial information leakers' of harming hostage talks.

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, writes to her boyfriend Avinatan Or in Hamas captivity, 'I wish us many more days of love together.'

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan, former Minister of Information, refuses offer to serve in the diplomatic position as part of a political appointment.

Minister Miri Regev has been appointed as head of the national memorial event, commemorating the first anniversary of the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack.

Rosh Yeshiva of Har Etzion warns recent anti-Arab riots in Judea and Samaria and the silence of rabbis and leaders in the face of this violence will harm all Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Fire and rescue services report that industrial buildings near the fire are in immediate danger. Local firefighting planes were launched to the scene.

Gideon Sa'ar spoke to the Civilian Investigative Committee and claimed that the misconception surrounding Gaza was led by the political echelon with the support of the security services and the media.

Aviva Tegaya stopped on the shoulder of the road because she felt unwell and got out of the vehicle. She was struck by a truck and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her children who were in the vehicle were slightly injured.

Arkia Israel Airlines flight to Cyprus forced to make emergency landing after crack develops in plane window during ascent to cruising altitude.

Museum authorities claimed that the omission was an error and would be rectified immediately.

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) releases latest Israeli Society Index showing the strengthening of attachment to Jewish values and traditions among secular Israelis, even as they express growing discontent with the haredi community and religious subgroups.

Security guard shoots crocodile at Jerusalem zoo after the croc bit its handler. Handler hospitalized in moderate condition.

Protester at anti-govt. demonstration in Tel Aviv says if Netanyahu doesn't resign, he should be assassinated.

Guy Zu-Aretz, the host of 'Big Brother' on Channel 13, shared his pain upon hearing that the son of his cousin, Major Yotam Peled, was killed in action today in central Gaza.
