A Slight Cooldown Is Coming, but Heat Stress Will Persist
Temperatures are expected to decline gradually over the next few days, but heavy heat stress will remain. By the end of the week, most of the country is expected to return to seasonal norms.
Temperatures are expected to decline gradually over the next few days, but heavy heat stress will remain. By the end of the week, most of the country is expected to return to seasonal norms.
The IDF sought a forceful response to a serious Hezbollah violation, but the plan was halted. Reports say Lebanon is applying pressure during talks in Rome in an effort to prevent further escalation.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Southern Command and stressed that the IDF is continuing to systematically strike Hamas. He said the pursuit of those responsible for the October 7 massacre will continue without pause.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a ceremony bringing the remains of Theodor Herzl’s grandparents to Israel. Addressing developments between the United States and Iran, he said: “Trump is our greatest friend, but I want to make this clear: Israel’s existence is not up for negotiation.”
One day after the Knesset Finance Committee approved budget transfers totaling roughly a quarter-billion shekels for Haredi educational institutions, Israel’s High Court ordered most of the approved funds frozen, citing alleged procedural flaws.
A draft agreement between Iran and Oman would give Iran authority over vessels entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reports that key disputes remain over the scope of Iran’s powers and oversight of shipping.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an unusual incident during President Donald Trump’s helicopter departure. Authorities stressed that the president was never in danger.
Paratrooper Brigade forces located an underground tunnel route in southern Gaza containing dozens of rockets belonging to terrorist organizations. The tunnel was destroyed in coordination with engineering forces and the Yahalom unit.
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary. Trump sharply attacked him: “This is good news for Republicans. He is a loser communist who hates Israel and the Jews.”
An investigation into the attack near the village of Tel details the heroism of Maj. Yuval Ezra and Capt. (res.) Benyahu Malt, of blessed memory, who moved toward the danger and shielded dozens of Israeli hikers. It also points to a series of operational and command failures that preceded the incident.
Qatar is reportedly tightening its stance toward Hamas leadership after Khalil al-Hayya’s selection. At the same time, the organization is preparing to move its covert operational hubs to Turkey, while its leadership remains in Doha.
Contractor and businessman Dudi Appel, former Knesset member and attorney Michael Kleiner, and businesspeople Yaffe and Yitzhak Dayan were detained for questioning by Lahav 433 as part of an economic investigation. Police suspect the four were involved in concealing rights to real estate and hiding assets worth millions of shekels.
After drifting off course due to gravitational forces and solar activity, the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket that launched two private lunar landers in 2025 crashed into the Moon this morning.
New information reveals how an unusual meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly arranged. The report adds to ongoing doubts about Khamenei’s condition and the lack of any public sign of life from him.
Amid international pressure, the IDF has tightened its approval process for strikes in Gaza. At the same time, political tensions are growing over the next stage of the ceasefire deal and the proposed deployment of an international stabilization force.
More than half of New York City’s hate crimes targeted Jews, even though Jews make up only about 10% of the city’s population. The figures come amid growing criticism of new Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
IDF forces are continuing security operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah infrastructure. During the operation, troops destroyed a tunnel and located weapons depots containing rockets, launchers, and additional weapons.
The prime minister addressed talks with the U.S. and the future of the war in Gaza. He made clear that Israel will not change its troop deployment until Hamas is disarmed, and revealed that the sides have exchanged draft proposals.
A man was arrested after allegedly monitoring security preparations at President Donald Trump’s California golf club. Authorities said additional weapons and notebooks containing “concerning statements” were found at his home.
President Donald Trump discussed negotiations with Iran in an interview with Fox News, saying the Strait of Hormuz will "reopen very soon." Later in the interview, he said: "We are having very good discussions with the Iranians. We will know where we stand within 48 hours."