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Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

After Agency Head’s Criticism – Israel Reminds UNRWA Its Gaza Schools Were Used as Hamas Bases

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Lazzarini issued a statement charging that UNRWA was “forced to close all its schools turning them into shelters for displaced families” because of the war in Gaza.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt

Israel Rejects Abbas Visit to Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Egypt had agreed to allow the P.A. leader entry via the Rafah crossing with Israel's approval, which was denied.

Haredim & Hassidim / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel

Groundbreaking Ceremony Welcomes First Haredi Combat Fighters to Israeli Border Police

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The event saw 31 Haredi men, graduates of the “Avneit” unit, complete their rigorous training and officially join the ranks of the Border Police, a paramilitary unit within the Israel Police that focuses on border security, counterterrorism, and maintaining internal security.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Pentagon: ‘We Have Not Determined that Israel has Violated International Humanitarian Law’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously,” said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Gunman Opens Fire Near Israeli Consulate in Munich

By Charles Bybelezer

German security forces shot and killed the suspect during an exchange of fire.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Fires 65 Rockets at Northern Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

One home in Kiryat Shmona was hit. Other rockets fell in open areas or were intercepted.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Tulkarem Terrorists Hide Bomb Inside Baby Stroller

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Palestinian terrorists exploit the civilian population and exploit roads and infrastructure – but the ones who pay the price are the citizens,” tweeted Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Force’s Arabic-language spokesman.

NY / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Hamas, Hezbollah Flags Flown at NYC Anti-Israel March

By Joshua Marks

The White House condemned "any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas."

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Starlink Stations Arrive in Israel for Embattled North

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Elon Musk's Starlink will become active in Israel's north in the coming days with the arrival of dozens of satellite internet stations.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

7,000 Gazans Took Part in Oct. 7 Attacks, New IDF Data Shows

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gazan terrorists breached the border through 119 holes they created in the fence separating Israel from the Strip.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / European Union

Borrell Asks EU Members about Sanctioning Israeli Ministers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The E.U. foreign policy chief reportedly did not name the ministers he was referring to.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Likud Reaches 30 Seats for First Time Since Oct. 7, per ‘Channel 14’ Poll

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still leads with 46% of public support, per the survey.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

State Comptroller: 44% of New York Hate Crimes in 2023 Aimed at Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From 2018 through last year, hate crimes against Jews rose from 253 to 477, an increase of 89%.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

MSCI Under Investigation for Allegedly Penalizing Israeli Banks that Operate in Judea, Samaria

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“This is BDS. No doubt about it,” Richard Goldberg, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Media

PBS Anchor Apologizes for Unverified Remarks about Trump, Netanyahu

By Miri Weissman

Judy Woodruff retracts on-air comments about former U.S. president's alleged involvement in ceasefire talks.

US / Left vs. Right / Iran / News Briefs

Biden-Harris Admin Waives Sanctions on State-Run Iranian Media

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move drew criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill, with Sen. Ted Cruz saying it was an example of the White House's appeasement policy toward Tehran.

News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Police Arrest Arab Teen Trying to Recruit Classmates to ISIS

By Pesach Benson / TPS

His friends told investigators he tried to recruit them into ISIS, threatened those who didn’t, and expressed his desire to carry out an attack with a car bomb.

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Demands Swift Release of Living Hostages, Control of ‘Security Assets’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The main thing: to eliminate Hamas and achieve victory. We are approaching it step by step," the Israeli premier told families of captives and fallen soldiers.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Israeli Citizen Arrested for Contact with Iranian Agent

By Noah Michaeli

The defendant received $12,000 in cryptocurrency for his actions on behalf of Iran.

Israel / Jewish / The Courts / News Briefs / Religion

Court Permits Underage Marriage in Unprecedented Ruling

By Avi Cohen

An Israeli court has allowed the marriage of two minors due to exceptional circumstances and the couple's religious background.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Shin Bet Involved in Probe of Deadly Tel Aviv Bombing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The agency's involvement could indicate there are indications the blast is terror-related.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

17,000 Terrorists Killed in Gaza Since Oct. 7, IDF Says, Up 3,000 Since May

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in May that the IDF had eliminated some 14,000 Hamas terrorists.

US / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Man Sues Intel, Alleging Antisemitic Retaliation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The unnamed plaintiff, who is a former Israeli soldier, says the chip manufacturer fired him after he reported a supervisor’s Jew-hatred.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

‘Most Hamas Headquarters Were Found in Schools’: Israeli Soldiers Describe Hamas’ Human Shields Tactics

By Noah Michaeli

“Most of the headquarters of Hamas that we found were in schools, UNRWA clinics, or mosques,” said a reservist named N.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Hits Hamas Positions in Khan Yunis, Rafah

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In central Gaza, Israeli forces struck Hamas rocket launching sites, sniper posts, military structures, and observation posts.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Chessed and Tzedaka

Life-Saving Medical Device Donated by American-Israeli Treats Soldiers Wounded in Gaza

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Belmont Medical Technologies founder Regina Herzlinger donated 50 rapid blood infuser devices to Israeli hospitals and trauma centers.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Ups Drone Presence Over Lebanon in Effort to Detect Attacks

By David Isaac

Iran and its Hezbollah proxy have vowed to avenge both the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Strikes Hamas Command Centers Embedded in Gaza City Schools

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas terrorists were operating inside the command centers in the “Abdel Fattah Hamoud” and “Al-Zahra” school compounds in Gaza City’s Daraj and Tuffah neighborhoods.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

IDF Arrests, then Releases, Infiltrators from Gaza in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The three men, reportedly from Jabalia, north of Gaza City, were arrested near Ofra, 55 miles northeast of the Strip.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe

Israel Nixes Deal with Norway to Transfer Funds to PA

By Joshua Marks

The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a "Palestinian" state and other anti-Israel actions.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad

Israel Strikes Hamas Weapons Factory Located in Humanitarian Zone

By Pesach Benson / TPS

To mitigate the risk of harming civilians, the Air Force used precise munitions, while surveillance monitored the area during Tuesday’s strike.

Israel / US / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Biden-Netanyahu Talk Turns Heated over Gaza Truce Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The prime minister tried to allay the president's concerns that the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh would sabotage the talks.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Global / Travel / News Briefs

US & Foreign Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel, El Al Flying

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

United and Delta Airlines are suspending flights due to escalating security tensions in the region.

US / News Briefs / Media / Russia

In Prisoner Swap, Russia Releases Gershkovich, Three Other Americans

By Andrew Bernard

“It says a lot about the United States that we work relentlessly to free Americans who are unjustly held around the world,” U.S. President Joe Biden said.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

More Than 3,200 Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria Documented in First Half of 2024

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The report doesn't include the hundreds of attacks on security personnel engaged in counterterrorism operations.

News Briefs / Science and Tech

Names May Shape Facial Appearance Over Time, Israeli Study Suggests

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The research showed that adults’ faces can be matched to their names more accurately than chance, whereas this effect is not observed in children’s faces.

Police and Crime / News Briefs

Shin Bet Employee, 2 Israelis Arrested for Sharing Confidential Information

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Some of the information the Shin Bet employee passed along to other Israelis was eventually shared widely with “many unauthorized parties.”

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs

‘It’s Saving Our Lives’: Israeli Hack Gives Precision to First-Generation Machine Gun

By Sveta Listratov

Bypassing standard procedures and helping reservists out of their own pocket, two Israelis created and are giving away adaptors that enable professional scopes to be mounted on first-generation Negev machine guns, enhancing their accuracy.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

Three PA Arabs with Terror Ties Detained at US Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I wanted to get into Border Patrol and protect from terrorists. And it’s like, well, I probably let terrorists in the country.”

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

David Friedman: Harris Offers ‘Platitudes About Complexities’ But No Call for Ending Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"I noted not a word from you in your speech regretting that your administration funded Hamas terror," David Friedman wrote to the U.S. vice president.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / France / Sports

Jerusalem Warns Paris of Iran-Backed Plan to Strike Israeli Olympians

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian operatives and other terror groups plan to target members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists, said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Budget Crisis Doesn’t Halt ‘Pay for Slay’ Program, Report Finds

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Despite claiming to be operating at a 172% budget deficit, the Palestinian Authority recently recognized 899 new prisoners from Gaza and tens of thousands more Gaza “martyrs” as eligible for controversial “pay for slay” payouts.

Israel / News Briefs / France

President Herzog Delayed at Paris Airport Following Security Incident

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A suspicious individual was spotted on a rooftop as Herzog’s plane touched down.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

IDF to Get Rafael’s Laser Missile Interceptor by 2025

By Aharon Lapidot

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcases advances in defense technology at the Farnborough International Airshow.

US / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

After Pushback, Candace Owens Not to Appear at Event with Donald Trump Jr.

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

That the two were on the same docket shows that the Trump campaign is “appealing to an antisemitic, anti-democratic and extremist forces,” said the Democratic Majority for Israel.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

Watch: PM Netanyahu Addresses Retaliatory Attack Against the Houthis

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The drone attack that struck Israel in the early morning hours yesterday shows that more than defensive action is needed to curtail the Houthis. Offensive action is also needed...."

News Briefs / Media / Russia

Russia Sentences Jewish ‘WSJ’ Reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. President Joe Biden said that Gershkovich was “targeted because he is a journalist and an American.”

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Pentagon: ‘Some’ Blame on Hamas, but Israel Must Protect Gazans Better

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If they truly cared about the Palestinian population, one has to ask why they continue to build command and control nodes, barracks, armories, tunnels underneath the city," per the U.S. Department of Defense.

News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Pro-Israel Protesters Interrupt UN Security Council Meeting, Call for Freeing Hostages

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Protests inside the Security Council chamber are rare, and the Russian foreign minister, who chaired the meeting, appeared not to understand the protesters.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

Houthis Attack Israel-Owned Tanker Carrying Vegetable Oil in Red Sea

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"No damage or injuries have been reported at this time," according to U.S. Central Command.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Strikes Terrorists Hiding in UN School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas used the Abu Oraiban School as a hideout and as a point to direct and launch attacks on Israeli soldiers.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Saudi-Israel Normalization Unlikely Before US Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Riyadh is also waiting for a ceasefire in Gaza before potentially signing on to the Abraham Accords.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Sydney’s Oldest Synagogue Targeted by Anti-Israel Activists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies condemned the "despicable act," calling it "pure, unadulterated antisemitism."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

A Month After Announcing $90 Million in 'Palestinian' Aid, USAID will Send $100 Million More

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The United Nations, USAID’s partner in aid delivery, admitted that its claims of famine in Gaza are not data-based.

News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israeli Man Infected With Rare ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba Dies

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In most cases, nothing will happen to people who swim in waters where the amoeba is present, but in rare cases, one can be infected.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Increases Quota for Foreign Workers by 14,300

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is in addition to a previous increase in the quota of 98,400 foreign workers.

Terrorism / Bedouin / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Israel-Arabs Arrested For Providing Weapons to Terror Groups

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Seven people were also arrested in Bedouin towns on weapons charges.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Working to Ensure (Israeli) Energy Security During Wartime

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Earlier in the week, Israel reconnected the Israeli energy grid to the electric grid of the Gazan enemy.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Jordan

One Thousand Units of Blood Transferred to Gazan Enemy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Also shipped in was a large delivery of medical supplies, including pain medication, anesthetics, and more.

Terrorism / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Bereaved Families Sue PA for $55m Over ‘Pay for Slay’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The lawsuit is the first legal action taken since the Knesset passed the "Compensation for Terror Victims Bill."

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Israel’s Secretive Missile Propulsion Test—Part of Arms Race with Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While Israeli defense officials have not specified the nature of the propulsion system tested on June 24, the launch serves as a clear message to both allies and adversaries of Israel’s advanced capabilities.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / News Briefs

Temporary ‘Trident’ Pier May Not Return to Gaza Coast, per Pentagon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The pier could be floated back to Gaza again if the commander makes that determination based on the sea state," a U.S. Department of Defense spokeswoman said.

US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

House Votes to Bar State Department from Citing Hamas Casualty Figures

By Andrew Bernard

“The Gaza Ministry of Health is the Hamas Ministry of Health,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who introduced the amendment.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas Steals Aid, Taxes Humanitarian Deliveries, Gaza Residents Say

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The residents spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by Hamas.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Fetterman Reportedly Slated to Visit Israel this Week

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Pennsylvania senator had told “Jewish Insider” in April 2022 that he would visit Israel “as rapidly as possible and make sure I see firsthand the dynamic on the ground.”

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Los Angeles Police Lift Keffiyeh-Wearing Toddler from Car after Handcuffing Couple

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A woman stood out of the Range Rover’s sunroof and displayed both middle fingers to those gathered at a pro-Israel rally.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile Wounds Two in Metula

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One of the victims was seriously wounded while the other is in good condition.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / South America

Support for Israel Grows: Argentine Senator Pledges to Back Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Argentine Senator pledges support for moving embassy to Jerusalem, echoing new President's commitment.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Photo Released of NY Man Who Chanted, ‘Raise Your Hands if You’re a Zionist’

By Miri Weissman

The suspect was part of a mob that harassed Jews in a subway car stopped at Manhattan's Union Square station.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel’s Sees $2.5 Billion Trade Deficit in May

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel's exports of goods in May 2024 (excluding diamonds) totaled 17.1 billion Shekels ($4.6 billion).

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Airstrike Kills Hamas’s Top Sniper

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The former Hamas sniper also participated in the October 7 attacks.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Terror Drone from Gaza Shot Down above Southern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The last time a terrorist UAV successfully infiltrated Israeli airspace from the Strip was on Nov. 11.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN: ‘No Supporting Evidence’ of Famine in Northern Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

"...if famine were to occur in Gaza, it is unlikely to be due to any limitations posed by Israel on the food supply entering the Gaza Strip,” the 31-page study concluded.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Confirms Killing Key Hezbollah Rocket Operative as US Envoy Arrives

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF added that fighter jets struck other Hezbollah targets in the southern Lebanese area of Meiss El Jabal.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

IDF Has Destroyed Half of Hamas’s Fighting Forces in Rafah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The military expects full operational control of the southernmost Gaza city in two weeks.

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