Israeli forces are conducting operations in several locations across Judea and Samaria, according to a report by security correspondent Yair Goldblatt. The scope and specific targets have not been disclosed.
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According to a report by Yehuda Schlesinger, students and protesters shouted 'Murderer' at MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) during an event at Tel Aviv University.
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Minister Eli Cohen said Thursday that war between Syria and Hezbollah is inevitable and independent of Israel, while saying Israel will remain deep inside Syrian territory. The remarks weigh in on the Trump administration's recent proposal that Syria handle Hezbollah — a notion Israel's security cabinet has already opposed.
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Israeli police and Border Police uncovered a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the A-Za'im crossing east of Jerusalem, dug from the Al-Eizariya area toward Israeli territory. Forensic evidence, including DNA, linked two suspects — a Palestinian from Al-Eizariya and an East Jerusalem resident — to the tunnel, leading to their arrest, Israeli police said.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu said Thursday evening that he faced intense pressure from within Israel and abroad to halt the war, and that his response was that Israel would fight on 'even with fingernails.' He spoke at a public event at IDF Base 1.
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During an IDF officer graduation ceremony, some attendees shouted "go home" at Prime Minister Netanyahu, while others voiced support. The event highlights the political polarization within Israel even at military ceremonies.
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The appointment of Esther Schreiber as director-general of the Israel Antiquities Authority was rejected, according to reports.
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center developed an AI system that analyzes a short video of retinal blood vessels to detect anemia in 10 seconds without a blood sample, according to a report by Jewish Breaking News. The technology is still in early stages but could make basic blood screening faster and more accessible, especially where medical infrastructure is limited.
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An IDF commander of an elite unit, identified as Yehuda, recorded an urgent appeal from freshly-conquered ground in southern Lebanon, describing a firefight with Hezbollah in which two soldiers were killed and the unit's drones were downed, creating a critical shortage before the next mission in days, according to a verified but single-source post.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Local Government Conference (MUNI EXPO 2026) that Israel will be the first country in the world to solve the threat of explosive drones. He also said that Israeli forces now hold nearly 70 percent of the Gaza Strip and are 'choking Hamas,' acccording to i24NEWS.
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Optimism at Ben Gurion Airport: 20 US aircraft have already been evacuated as of Thursday evening, with approximately 12 more set to depart by the end of the month, according to reports.
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Former ministers Ron Dermer and Ayelet Shaked attended the graduation ceremony of an IDF officer course on Thursday, in which their sons received officer commissions, according to Amit Segal (N12).
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President Isaac Herzog said Thursday at the state memorial ceremony for the 2014 Operation Protective Edge fallen that Israel now holds about 60% of the Gaza Strip, following the October 7 attack and subsequent war. He called for immediate implementation of President Trump's 21-point plan, led by the disarmament of Hamas, according to a Channel 12 report.
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MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) criticized the latest draft of the Basic Law: Torah Study, saying it is "much worse" than the first version. Stern said the bill gives preference to Torah learners over those who serve in the IDF, and equates Torah study with other fundamental values while military service itself is not enshrined as a Basic Law.
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The commander of US CENTCOM is scheduled to visit the IDF Chief of Staff to reinforce the Lebanon ceasefire arrangement, Israeli media report. The visit follows months of Israeli complaints that the Lebanese army was avoiding decisive action against Hezbollah.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf foreign ministers that Washington will not tolerate any fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and that no deal with Iran will undermine Gulf security. Separately, President Trump praised Turkish President Erdogan for staying out of the regional war and hinted at approving F-35 sales to Turkey.
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A wave of candidates backed by mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani won New York House primaries, consolidating the far left's anti-Israel trajectory and sending a message to Democratic Party leadership, according to The Times of Israel.
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Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani called during a Security Council debate for the prosecution of those responsible for the 'crime at the school in Minab,' according to his remarks. He also criticized the UN Secretary-General's report on children and armed conflict, claiming it failed to properly reflect the impact of the recent war between Israel and Iran on Iranian children, and stated that 47 children were killed in Iran during the 12 days of fighting.
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A family at the Tzipori Forest water park in Jerusalem documented a brawl between children from an Arab school summer camp and local visitors, during which the children reportedly chanted 'Free Palestine.' No injuries or police response have been reported yet, according to a single source.