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‘We Have Special Forces Protection’: Netanyahu Tells Hannity He Does Not Fear ICC Arrest Warrant
‘We Have Special Forces Protection’: Netanyahu Tells Hannity He Does Not Fear ICC Arrest Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli special forces could be called upon if he were threatened with arrest while traveling abroad under a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Israel Orders Expanded Counterterrorism Campaign Across Judea and Samaria
Israel Orders Expanded Counterterrorism Campaign Across Judea and Samaria

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to expand counterterrorism operations across Judea and Samaria, warning that Palestinian terrorist organizations are attempting to rebuild their strength after suffering major setbacks during previous Israeli campaigns.

US to Take Over Key Gaza Tunnel-Sealing Operations
US to Take Over Key Gaza Tunnel-Sealing Operations

The United States is preparing to assume responsibility for financing and operating concrete plants used to seal Hamas terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip, according to an Israel Hayom report published Wednesday.

Netanyahu Hails Trump Meeting as Leaders Unite Against Nuclear-Armed Iran
Netanyahu Hails Trump Meeting as Leaders Unite Against Nuclear-Armed Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his latest White House meeting with President Donald Trump as “one of the best” the two leaders have ever held, saying the discussions demonstrated close cooperation and a shared determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Found on Israeli Beach Reveals Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Found on Israeli Beach Reveals Ancient Mediterranean Trade

A municipal beach worker searching Israel’s Mediterranean coastline for items lost by swimmers discovered something far older than expected: an exceptionally rare 2,500-year-old coin minted in ancient Cyprus.

Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Trump Talks on Iran and Regional Peace
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Trump Talks on Iran and Regional Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday ahead of a closely watched meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Iran and efforts to expand regional peace agreements would be at the center of the discussions. Netanyahu left Israel from Nevatim Airbase after an unexplained delay under heightened security precautions.

Syrian President Says Damascus Seeks Security Agreement With Israel
Syrian President Says Damascus Seeks Security Agreement With Israel

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is seeking a security agreement with Israel that could eventually open the door to broader peace talks, declaring that his government has no interest in entering another military confrontation with the Jewish state.

Rare First Temple-Era Figurine Mold Discovered in Jerusalem
Rare First Temple-Era Figurine Mold Discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem’s Tower of David have uncovered a rare clay mold used to produce female figurines during the First Temple period, offering a striking glimpse into the religious struggle that unfolded in the Biblical city during the age of the prophets.

Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Meeting With Trump
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Meeting With Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as the two leaders confront critical decisions over Iran, Gaza and the broader security landscape across the Middle East.

Israel Approves International Force, Initial Reconstruction Project in Gaza
Israel Approves International Force, Initial Reconstruction Project in Gaza

Israel’s Security Cabinet approved in principle Sunday the deployment of an international stabilization force in parts of the Gaza Strip, clearing the way for an initial reconstruction and humanitarian project in Rafah.

Thousands Ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av as Jewish Prayer Fuels Renewed Prophetic Questions (In-Depth)
Thousands Ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av as Jewish Prayer Fuels Renewed Prophetic Questions (In-Depth)

Thousands of Jewish worshipers ascended the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av, turning the solemn fast over the destruction of the biblical Temples into a striking display of renewed Jewish prayer at the contested holy site. The scenes underscored a profound shift now unfolding in Jerusalem, where mourning over the Temples’ destruction is increasingly joined by open calls for restored Jewish worship—and, among a growing number of activists, the rebuilding of the Temple itself.

Trump Conditions Saudi Nuclear Deal on Kingdom Joining Abraham Accords
Trump Conditions Saudi Nuclear Deal on Kingdom Joining Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump said Thursday that a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will move forward only if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and formally normalizes relations with Israel.

New Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in Washington for Iran War Talks
New Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in Washington for Iran War Talks

Israel’s newly appointed Mossad director, Roman Gofman, quietly traveled to Washington earlier this month for high-level talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House officials focused on Iran’s nuclear program and the continuing regional war, according to an Axios report published Wednesday.

Dutch To Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements As EU Remains Divided
Dutch To Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements As EU Remains Divided

The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, sale, and intermediary trade of goods originating from Israeli settlements beginning September 22, becoming the latest European Union nation to adopt such restrictions.

Lebanese President Pledges Permanent End to Hostilities With Israel
Lebanese President Pledges Permanent End to Hostilities With Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pledged Tuesday that his country would work to permanently end hostilities with Israel, appealing to President Donald Trump for political and military support as Beirut seeks to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization.