Einav Zangauker says Yair Golan committed to reserving her a high place on the Democrats' Knesset slate, prompting her to skip the party primary and step back from media appearances. Golan responded: “It was my decision, and I take responsibility for it.”
New details shed light on the events that led to the death of 16-year-old Yonatan Ephraim Klimian during a family outing at Keshet Cave. After helping his sister descend, he noticed a problem with the equipment—and later fell from a great height.
A Tel Aviv District Court rejected Likud MK Afif Amin Abed’s petition against the party’s high court. The result: current and former Knesset members and ministers will not be allowed to run in district-reserved slots.
Israel’s Supreme Court summarily rejected former lawmaker Sharren Haskel’s petition to break away from Likud, ruling that she filed it too late. The decision also addressed her claims concerning the vote for the State Comptroller.
MK Avichai Boaron is seeking to disqualify Ofer Cassif from running in the 26th *Knesset*, arguing that Cassif’s statements and actions meet the legal grounds for disqualification. Boaron says a broader body of evidence has emerged since October 7.
Syrian security forces say they arrested nine ISIS operatives in the Quneitra area, near the Israeli border. The operation comes as Damascus continues pursuing security talks with Israel while also intercepting weapons-smuggling attempts.
Forces from Brigade 55 and the Yahalom Unit operated in the security area of southern Lebanon, destroying an underground shaft and locating a large cache of Hezbollah weapons.
President Donald Trump suggests that Washington, for now, prefers to keep economic pressure on Iran rather than escalate militarily. He says Tehran’s economic crisis could achieve U.S. goals without further military action.
Syria says it has reached a “memorandum of understanding” with Russia on the future of Russia’s presence at two strategic bases along Syria’s coast: the naval facility in Tartus and the air base in Hmeimim.
The IDF said it expanded its operations in southern Lebanon following an incident that killed two reservists, Maj. Harel Birenstock and Master Sgt. Tamir Vakin. The targets included weapons depots, a command center, and additional terror infrastructure.
Family, friends, and the widow of Maj. (Res.) Harel Birnstok, of blessed memory, who was killed in an explosive blast in southern Lebanon, accompanied him to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. One friend said: “An exemplary father. He gave 100% of himself to protect all of us.”
The IDF released figures on thousands of terror sites identified in southern Lebanon in recent months. According to the IDF, Hezbollah embedded its operations in the heart of civilian villages, putting residents at risk.
Prosecutors have charged an Ashkelon couple with carrying out espionage missions for Iran. According to the indictment, they collected intelligence in exchange for payments, including cryptocurrency.
A community event meant to strengthen ties between police and residents ended awkwardly for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Boos from the crowd forced him to cut his remarks short and leave quickly.
Iran has reportedly warned Gulf states following Trump’s threats. Tehran says a U.S. attack would trigger strikes on energy infrastructure and American bases across the region.
Europe’s extreme heat wave is no longer just a weather event. An infrastructure crisis is spreading, disrupting electricity, industry, farming and shipping as authorities prepare for a new reality.
The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the cancellation of a planned wave of strikes on Iran. The White House strongly denied the account, calling it "total fake news."
The IDF condemned the crossing of 10 teenage girls into Lebanon and called for legal action against those involved. Security officials warn that repeated incidents disrupt operational activity and place added strain on forces.
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.
Israel’s Defense Ministry completed a planned test of the Arrow missile-defense system as part of a multiyear upgrade program. Defense officials emphasized ongoing capability development, expanded interceptor stockpiles, and preparation for future threats.
