The IDF said Tarek Anwar Khamis Ra’i, a company commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad supply network, was killed in a strike in Khan Younis. Ra’i raided Be’eri during the October 7 massacre, participated in the kidnapping of an Israeli, and had recently advanced terror plans.
Six endangered hawksbill sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Eilat after nearly 30 years, equipped with satellite transmitters to track their journey.
The Israeli Home Front Command’s "Brit Re’im" delegation continues working at disaster sites in Cali alongside local teams to locate missing people. Mission engineers are mapping damaged buildings and helping authorities manage the evolving situation.
Border Police surveillance officers spotted suspects digging a shaft near the separation barrier in Qalandiya, prompting a pursuit. A detained suspect allegedly said during initial questioning that the goal was to dig a tunnel to enter Israel.
As the 60-day ceasefire expires, President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran surrender. In a social media post, he made it clear: "Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, in any way, shape, or form."
According to a Saudi report, Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, is expected to meet with Hamas representatives alongside mediators in an effort to prevent the Gaza agreement from collapsing.
Six months after two Iranian warplanes were shot down en route to an attack in Qatar, Tehran says three crew members survived and were taken captive. Doha firmly denies it, and the questions surrounding their fate are only growing.
The Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate are warning of a new wave of Iranian phishing attempts targeting journalists and media professionals in Israel. Attackers pose as journalists in an effort to access sources, correspondence, work materials, and sensitive information.
Mali and Liel Yahalomi were found in Argentina after a weeklong international search. Police investigators say the two had been planning their disappearance for about a month, obtaining additional phones and deleting tracking apps from their devices before leaving Israel.
The IDF launched a wave of strikes in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah operation seriously wounded three soldiers. At the same time, it announced the killing of Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in the terror group’s Badr Unit.
About 80 rescue personnel and specialists will fly to Colombia tonight aboard Israeli Air Force aircraft following the earthquake that struck the country. The delegation will assess damaged areas, work to save lives, and provide humanitarian aid to survivors.
The search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi continues in Vienna. The investigation has been elevated to senior levels, while officials in Israel believe the case is likely not security-related. Authorities are examining the possibility that the two left voluntarily.
Israel and Lebanon have drawn up a list of four countries that could oversee Hezbollah’s disarmament, Reuters reported. Under the proposed mechanism, villages in southern Lebanon would be inspected, and armed foreign forces could potentially be deployed in the country.
Israeli-American company Covenant carried out a successful live launch of its “Anthem” cruise missile during a joint exercise with the U.S. and Moroccan militaries. The test took place at a new facility in Morocco intended to become a permanent hub for testing advanced combat technologies.
The IDF carried out an airstrike on a Hamas cell leader in northern Gaza who, according to the military, was planning attacks against Israeli forces. It was the first strike of its kind since targeted assassinations were halted. The IDF said: "We will continue to act to remove any immediate threat."
Golani Reconnaissance Unit soldiers have completed nearly 50 days of operations in the Beaufort area, a major Hezbollah stronghold. The forces destroyed more than 300 terror sites, weapons and storage facilities used by the organization.
Morocco’s justice minister has renewed his country’s claim of sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, prompting a forceful response from Madrid. Morocco is increasing forces at the border amid fears of another mass crossing attempt on August 15.
Justices Yitzhak Amit and Khaled Kabub rejected a petition by the “We Chose Life” organization, ruling that the state prosecutor may continue overseeing the investigation into the leak of the video from Sde Teiman.
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces in Lebanon and said Israel does not plan to withdraw from security zones there, in Syria, or in Gaza. Katz said he has instructed the IDF to prepare for a long-term presence on the ground.
Nikolay Mladenov, CEO of the Gaza Peace Council, issued his first statement in Hebrew, firmly denying any financial agreement with Hamas. He also confirmed that a mechanism to review violations of the Gaza agreement is already up and running.
