Netanyahu calls to accelerate Gaza ops., State Dept. fires press officer over Gaza policy disputes

Dermer meets Qataris in France • Four IDF soldiers injured by hand grenade explosion in southern Syria • Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison

 An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip
An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip
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Ben-Gvir hangs pictures of ruined Gaza in jails to intimidate Palestinian prisoners, activist says

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025.
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Israel opens new embassy in Zambia, once home to a historic Jewish community

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The former synagogue of Livingstone, Zambia, is used today as a church.
The former synagogue of Livingstone, Zambia, is used today as a church.
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State Dept. fires press officer for disputes with Trump admin. over Gaza policies - report

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 An illustrative image of US President Donald Trump superimposed over displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
An illustrative image of US President Donald Trump superimposed over displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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Petah Tikvah teacher raped two 17-year-old students, barred from teaching for eight years

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An empty classroom
An empty classroom
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Heritage minister seeks to locate remains of Irgun's Altalena ship, shelled by IDF in 1948

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Civilians watch as smoke rises from the Altalena following the IDF shelling off the coast of Tel Aviv, June 1948.
Civilians watch as smoke rises from the Altalena following the IDF shelling off the coast of Tel Aviv, June 1948.
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Court indicts teen for stealing thousands from Israeli synagogue, linked to break-in at second

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A floor mosaic from an ancient Beit She'an synagogue; illustrative.
A floor mosaic from an ancient Beit She'an synagogue; illustrative.
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WATCH: Five female observer soldiers complete rehabilitation at Beilinson Hospital

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Five female observer soldiers complete rehabilitation at Beilinson Hospital (credit: Via Maariv)
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Teen dies after drowning off Jaffa beach

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WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

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Dermer meets Qatari officials in France, in first since Hamas's hostage deal response

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Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025
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