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Gifts for Hamas?

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says strategic move underway, rejects idea of quitting government. 'Inappropriate political considerations during wartime.'

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome

Study on AI:

Study: AI chatbots 'recognize' diverse opinions, but may seek to eliminate them

University of Haifa study examines degree of pluralism in artificial intelligence systems, finds that while they acknowledge the legitimacy of different positions, they do not always allow them to remain.

Study: AI chatbots 'recognize' diverse opinions, but may seek to eliminate them

Six dead in mass shooting at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor market

A gunman opened fire at the busy Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok on Monday, killing four security guards, a woman vendor, and later himself. Police are investigating possible motives.

Six dead in mass shooting at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor market

Iran:

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

Two Jews, holding US citizenship, were arrested in Iran for interrogation on suspicion of ties to Israel following Operation Rising Lion.

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

MK Moshe Saada:

MK Moshe Saada: 'We are a crazy nation that is giving food to its enemy

MK Moshe Saada attacks increased aid to Gaza: ‘An immoral and unethical policy—arming the enemy to fight our children.’

MK Moshe Saada: 'We are a crazy nation that is giving food to its enemy

Ancient blade manufacturing workshop uncovered in Kiryat Gat

Advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered, providing first-ever evidence of blade production in southern Israel.

Ancient blade manufacturing workshop uncovered in Kiryat Gat

Measles outbreak: Second child connected to ECMO machine

Infant girl, too young to receive protective vaccine, in critical condition and connected to ECMO machine due to measles infection.

Measles outbreak: Second child connected to ECMO machine

10/7 battle in Sufa:

10/7 battle in Sufa: IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

IDF failed to defend Sufa, but military and civilian forces prevented a massacre. Full investigation report revealed.

10/7 battle in Sufa: IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

Syria sets September vote for expanded parliament under Sharaa

Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September under President Sharaa, expanding the assembly to 210 seats.

Syria sets September vote for expanded parliament under Sharaa

Michigan:

Suspect charged with terrorism after mass stabbing at Michigan Walmart

Michigan man charged with terrorism after randomly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City. All victims are expected to survive.

Suspect charged with terrorism after mass stabbing at Michigan Walmart

On flight to Glasgow

easyJet passenger shouts 'Allahu Akbar,' claims bomb on flight to Glasgow

Man on easyJet flight to Glasgow shouts “Allahu Akbar” and claims to have a bomb, also declaring “Death to Trump” before being restrained by passengers and arrested upon landing.

easyJet passenger shouts 'Allahu Akbar,' claims bomb on flight to Glasgow

Netherlands designates Israel a 'security threat'

A dramatic report from the Netherlands signals a shift in Dutch policy, with its intelligence agency identifying Israel as a threat to the international legal order.

Netherlands designates Israel a 'security threat'

Germany:

Three dead, several injured in train derailment in southern Germany

Three people killed and multiple others seriously injured when a passenger train derails in southwestern Germany.

Three dead, several injured in train derailment in southern Germany

Help save Avigayil

Baby Avigayil fighting rare cancer - $15,000 needed to save her life

You can help: $15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment.

Baby Avigayil fighting rare cancer - $15,000 needed to save her life

'What a bold-faced lie'

'What a bold-faced lie': PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.

'What a bold-faced lie': PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

Azerbaijan’s strategic ties with Israel make it a natural fit for the Abraham Accords

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Middle East expert Joseph Epstein explains why Baku’s decades-long partnership with Israel and Washington positions it as the next candidate for the historic peace framework.

Azerbaijan’s strategic ties with Israel make it a natural fit for the Abraham Accords

Beloved Belz yeshiva dean passes away

Rabbi Shalom Yisrael Dirnfeld, head of the Torah V'emuna Yeshiva and a beloved educator, passes away following a lengthy illness.

Beloved Belz yeshiva dean passes away

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Elderly flotilla participant hid hashish in her underwear

Following the interception of the Handala flotilla, a woman in her 70s who participated in the flotilla was found to be carrying 21 units of hashish on her person.

Elderly flotilla participant hid hashish in her underwear

Ofer's unimaginable victory:

Ofer's unimaginable victory: From Hamas' tunnels to the Champs-Élysées on a bicycle

Ofer Calderon, held by Hamas for 484 days, joins Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour de France's final stage in Paris, fulfilling a promise made during his captivity and calling for the return of all hostages.

Ofer's unimaginable victory: From Hamas' tunnels to the Champs-Élysées on a bicycle

'Prepare for any scenario'

'Prepare for any scenario' | Report: Hezbollah raises military alert level

Hezbollah terror group preparing for military escalation, significant attack by Israel, report says.

'Prepare for any scenario' | Report: Hezbollah raises military alert level

Hostage's parents urge one-phase deal to bring all hostages home

'No more delays, no more partial deals': New Yorkers rally with hostage families in Central Park to 'bring everyone home.'

Hostage's parents urge one-phase deal to bring all hostages home

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: We care more about Gazan civilians than Hamas does

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin speaks from the Kerem Shalom Crossing, emphasizing Israel is doing everything possible to help Gazan civilians. 'Hamas has exploited its own population; Israel supports aid for civilians, not for Hamas.'

IDF spokesman: We care more about Gazan civilians than Hamas does

Trump

Trump: 'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

US President says America gave $60 million to provide food to Gaza, but no other nation contributed to the effort, Hamas has less reason to negotiate with fewer hostages in its grasp.

Trump: 'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

Lindsey Graham:

Lindsey Graham: 'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

Republican Senator says he believes President Trump has concluded that the war cannot be ended by negotiating with Hamas and Israel will remove Hamas from power the same way the Allies removed the Nazis from power in Germany.

Lindsey Graham: 'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

MK Goldknopf clarifies: 'They distorted my statements'

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf says statements about pain 'distorted,' clarifies words referred only to Draft Law. 'Your sons are the holiest, your pain is everyone's pain,' he clarifies to bereaved families.

MK Goldknopf clarifies: 'They distorted my statements'

IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base

IDF soldier severely injured after being crushed by elevator at military base in central Israel; circumstances under investigation

IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base

Tens of tons of food:

IDF declares daily humanitarian pause as aid airdrops into Gaza

IDF announces daily ten-hour humanitarian pause in Gaza to facilitate aid delivery; Jordan and the UAE airdrop 25 tons of humanitarian supplies into Hamas-controlled enclave.

IDF declares daily humanitarian pause as aid airdrops into Gaza

IDF eliminates key Radwan Force terrorist

Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haidar Abboud and additional Hezbollah artillery operative eliminated in Debaal area in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates key Radwan Force terrorist

Landlord who murdered Arab child after 10/7 dies in prison

The 73-year-old Illinois man who attacked his Palestian Arab tenants and murdered a 6-year-old boy in a rage over the Hamas massacre died 5 months after he was found guilty of murder.

Landlord who murdered Arab child after 10/7 dies in prison

Huckabee

Huckabee: 'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.

Huckabee: 'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

Defense Min. to Khamenei: 'Do not threaten, lest you be harmed'

Defense Minister Israel Katz praises IAF for its role in Operation Rising Lion, warns Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that Israel's long arm can reach Tehran again - 'this time, even to you personally.'

Defense Min. to Khamenei: 'Do not threaten, lest you be harmed'

Athens

Athens: Israeli tourist's ear bitten off in antisemitic attack

Israeli couple accosted and attacked by Syrian national shouting pro-Hamas slogans in latest act of antisemitic violence in Greece. Attacker bites off part of husband's ear.

Athens: Israeli tourist's ear bitten off in antisemitic attack

A blow to Hamas:

A blow to Hamas: 500-meter terror tunnel destroyed in Beit Hanoun

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist sites, eliminates approximately 400 terrorists during operations in northern Gaza.

A blow to Hamas: 500-meter terror tunnel destroyed in Beit Hanoun

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother's chilling post: 'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Mother of fallen soldier Yinon Nuriel Vana shares emotional tribute: 'Nothing prepares a mother for the knock at the door.'

Bereaved mother's chilling post: 'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma; sentenced to prison

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refused to return to Gaza, citing severe emotional distress. The IDF rejected their claims, stating they are fit for duty.

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma; sentenced to prison

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza, with gov't approval

UAE receives authorization from Israel’s political echelon to construct an independent water pipeline from Egypt to Gaza, which will supply water to approximately 600,000 residents without relying on Israel’s water infrastructure.

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza, with gov't approval

Chairman of Shomrim indicted for sexual offenses

A state prosecutor filed an indictment against Ch Chaim Rotter from Bnei Brak, chairman of the Shomrim neighborhood watch organization, for rape and indecent acts committed against minors over the years.

Chairman of Shomrim indicted for sexual offenses

Police impound bus that brought visitors to Joseph's Tomb

The bus was used to transport nearly 50 Hassidic worshippers to the tomb without appropriate security coordination.

Police impound bus that brought visitors to Joseph's Tomb

Miriam Peretz:

Miriam Peretz talks about the chilling moment when Eliraz broke the glass at his wedding

Miriam Peretz shares inspiring moments, saying that on the day Eliraz fell, she asked to merit dancing with his newborn son Or Chadash under the chuppah. 'That is victory over the enemy—building new life,' she says.

Miriam Peretz talks about the chilling moment when Eliraz broke the glass at his wedding




















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