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Journalist:

Journalist: Hamas' methods have not changed, IDF isn't learning lessons

Channel 12's Almog Boker condemns IDF for not implementing lessons from recent Gaza incidents, highlights ongoing security gaps that put soldiers at risk.

Journalist: Hamas' methods have not changed, IDF isn't learning lessons

Within 24 hours:

10 families establish Ramat Arbel in the Lower Galilee

In swift operation, ten families set up temporary settlement in the Galilee, marking the beginning of the Ramat Arbel settlement, as a direct response to the government’s 2023 decision.

10 families establish Ramat Arbel in the Lower Galilee

8-Month-Old Baby Battles Neuroblastoma - $216,000 Still Needed

Mother Fights Alone as Husband Falls Ill - Baby Sheina Yafa's Life Hangs in Balance

8-Month-Old Baby Battles Neuroblastoma - $216,000 Still Needed

MK Moshe Gafni:

MK Moshe Gafni: 'If Attorney General is hurt, haredim will be first to help her'

MK Moshe Gafni harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of deliberately targeting the haredi community and noting that United Hatzalah volunteers would be the first to offer aid if she needed it.

MK Moshe Gafni: 'If Attorney General is hurt, haredim will be first to help her'

Watch:

Watch: IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

The IDF has released footage of the elimination of an armed terrorist cell that approached Israeli forces in Gaza and posed a threat to them.

Watch: IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

'Feeding The Enemy':

'Feeding The Enemy': IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

A battalion commander stationed in the Gaza Strip has publicly acknowledged the frustration and emotional conflict among his troops assigned to oversee the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

'Feeding The Enemy': IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

Bnei Akiva joins search for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

Dozens of volunteers from the Shiloh region, along with coordinators from the Bnei Akiva youth movement’s Jerusalem district, took part in the search for Yoram Filter.

Bnei Akiva joins search for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

Poll:

Poll: Religious Zionism surpasses electoral threshold, Likud drops

New poll shows Religious Zionism party gaining ground at Likud's expense, while Yesh Atid weakens; opposition bloc led by Naftali Bennett holds a significant lead over coalition.

Poll: Religious Zionism surpasses electoral threshold, Likud drops

IDF chief conducts inquiry at Gush Etzion terror attack scene

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visits Gush Etzion Junction after deadly terror attack, praising quick response of IDF soldiers and civilian security personnel in preventing larger attack.

IDF chief conducts inquiry at Gush Etzion terror attack scene

Along Israel's coast:

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in sea turtles along Israel's coast

Scientists find high rates of multidrug-resistant bacteria in sea turtles, raising concerns about the ripple effects of human pollution on ocean health.

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in sea turtles along Israel's coast

Israel warns:

Israel warns: Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

Israeli official says that the deeply buried enriched uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility may be retrievable, complicating assessments of US strike damage.

Israel warns: Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: I hope 10 living hostages will be released 'in a few days'

In interview with Newsmax, Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses hope that 10 more living hostages will be released within days as ceasefire talks progress.

Netanyahu: I hope 10 living hostages will be released 'in a few days'

Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination attempt

Six Secret Service agents suspended for their roles in the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The move follows multiple investigations and the resignation of the agency's director.

Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination attempt

Over 'Heil Hitler' song

Slovakia festival cancels Kanye West performance over 'Heil Hitler' song

Slovakia's Rubicon hip hop festival cancels Kanye West's upcoming performance, his sole confirmed European show this year. The decision follows widespread uproar over West's May 8 release of "Heil Hitler," a song glorifying the Nazi leader.

Slovakia festival cancels Kanye West performance over 'Heil Hitler' song

Gov't stability at risk?

Minister Strock threatens to resign, putting government stability at risk

Minister of Settlements and National Missions warns during a conversation with an Ofakim resident: “If the war ends with Hamas still posing a threat, I will not remain a minister.”

Minister Strock threatens to resign, putting government stability at risk

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

The brother who returned from Gaza’s tunnels speaks for the first time about the moment he realized he was being freed - without his brother Eitan, who remained behind.

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

Disturbing footage:

Disturbing footage and tough questions: Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Hamas releases disturbing footage showing terrorists hiding among rubble and firing a missile at the engineering vehicle operated by Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay. The video also shows the terrorists charging while shooting - though it omits the fierce battle Azulay fought against them.

Disturbing footage and tough questions: Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Brown University Associate Dean:

Brown University Associate Dean: 'We need to do better against cancer'

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry, Associate Dean for Oncologic Sciences at Brown University, spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City to warn of the growing number of cancer patients and the way that inflation has affected research funding.

Brown University Associate Dean: 'We need to do better against cancer'

Brand Israel Founder:

Brand Israel Founder: 'Trump did the right thing - punishing even the intent to attack'

Ido Aharoni, veteran of Israel's Foreign Service & founder of the Brand Israel Program, praised President Trump for adopting the same principles as Israel in attacking Iran during an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

Brand Israel Founder: 'Trump did the right thing - punishing even the intent to attack'

WJC, OSCE/ODIHR team up to combat Antisemitism

The World Jewish Congress and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights formally agreed today to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against antisemitism.

WJC, OSCE/ODIHR team up to combat Antisemitism

Defense Mission Director:

Defense Mission Director: 'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Col. (Res.) Aviram A. Hasson, Director of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Mission to the USA and Canada, thanked America for its support at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

Defense Mission Director: 'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

State Department to US citizens: 'Do not travel to Iran!'

State Department’s Hostage Affairs office cautions Americans over heightened detention risk, highlights plight of former hostage Emad Shargi in new awareness campaign.

State Department to US citizens: 'Do not travel to Iran!'

Eric Adams

Eric Adams: 'Stay and fight' in face of Mamdani and antisemitism

At Jewish Heritage event, incumbent NYC mayor tells Jewish constituents he has heard Jewish friends say they plan to leave the city in the face of the rise of Zohran Mamdani, urges Jews to stay to confront antisemitism.

Eric Adams: 'Stay and fight' in face of Mamdani and antisemitism

Gush Etzion terror attack:

Gush Etzion terror attack: Terrorists were PA police officers

The Palestinian Authority security forces have reportedly opened an investigation after two of their officers murdered Israeli security guard Shalev Zevuloni.

Gush Etzion terror attack: Terrorists were PA police officers

Rabbi Elie Weinstock:

Rabbi Elie Weinstock: 'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

At an Israel Heritage Foundation event before the Fourth of July, Rabbi Elie Weinstock highlighted how both Israel and America were founded on faith in God's aid.

Rabbi Elie Weinstock: 'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

1st time

1st time: Haredi combat unit deployed in Border Police operational sector

Approximately 80 Haredi soldiers who enlisted in the past year in a special track for them in the Border Police have begun operating in an operational sector in the Jerusalem envelope area.

1st time: Haredi combat unit deployed in Border Police operational sector

Washington,DC:

Netanyahu pays tribute to murdered embassy staffers in Washington

Prime Minister Netanyahu honors memory of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at Washington embassy. Will conclude visit with symbolic stop at Jefferson’s historic estate.

Netanyahu pays tribute to murdered embassy staffers in Washington

Zamir:

Rising Lion proved Israel’s unity, strength, and resolve

IDF Chief Zamir hails Operation 'Rising Lion' and urges new pilots to uphold courage, unity, and excellence amid ongoing multi-front conflict.

Rising Lion proved Israel’s unity, strength, and resolve

Gush Etzion:

22-year-old Shalev Zevuloni murdered by Palestinian Authority policemen in Gush Etzion

Shalev Zevuloni, aged 22, from Kiryat Arba, was named the victim of the terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction Rami Levi shopping complex.

22-year-old Shalev Zevuloni murdered by Palestinian Authority policemen in Gush Etzion

Civilian who stopped terrorists

Civilian who stopped terrorists: 'They shot and hid - We engaged'

After terrorists murdered a 22-year-old man at a Gush Etzion shopping center, G. described how he heard the shots while standing in line at the checkout and leapt into action.

Civilian who stopped terrorists: 'They shot and hid - We engaged'

Watch:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

IDF struck and eliminated Muhammad Jamal Murad, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Artillery in the coastal sector.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

Defense Minister warns Iran

Defense Minister warns Iran: 'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a warning to the Iranian regime during a pilots course graduation ceremony.

Defense Minister warns Iran: 'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Report:

Report: PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Regavim uncovers PA plan to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030 and exposes the compensation mechanism operated by the PA for Arab construction violators in the eastern part of the capital.

Report: PA plans to establish autonomy in Jerusalem by 2030

Live

Live: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay, who fell during operational activity in Khan Yunis 3 months after his wedding, is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Live: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Parliamentary report reveals sharp rise in Iranian plots targeting Jews, Israelis, and dissidents in the UK, calling for urgent action to counter Tehran’s aggression.

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Dr. Joe Frager:

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Dr. Joe Frager spoke at an IHF event before the Fourth of July about the connection between Jews and the USA - a connection dating back to the Revolutionary War.

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Joey Jones:

Joey Jones: 'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

USMC veteran Joey Jones spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation dinner ahead of the Fourth of July to share his insights on the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and service - and what Israel teaches him about each one.

Joey Jones: 'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

Sa'ar to european counterparts:

'The public most exposed to terror and violence are the settlers'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemns recent terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, highlighting that settlers are the most exposed to terror and violence, especially amid EU discussions on 'settler violence.'

'The public most exposed to terror and violence are the settlers'

Testimony exposed

Testimony exposed: Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

The IDF revealed a document found beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, documenting Hamas' terrorist use of the hospital and the abandonment of Hamas fighters by their commander.

Testimony exposed: Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket

An Israeli security guard was murdered when two terrorists armed with guns and knives attacked the Rami Levi shopping complex at the Gush Etzion junction.

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket