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In The News

Katz visits Rafah as IDF hits rocket cell, Hamas killers

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, accompanied by Israel Defense Forces OC Southern Command Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor and Gaza Division Commander Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram, as part of “Operation Gideon’s Chariot.”

Read more at JNS.

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Hamas reviews ceasefire proposal amid hopes for war’s end

Hamas has received the finalized ceasefire and hostage exchange proposal for Gaza, transmitted by Qatari and Egyptian mediators, according to multiple sources close to the negotiations.

Read more at i24

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Hamas caught on camera torturing Gazans, COGAT reveals

The IDF published footage on Thursday of Hamas torturing civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian, the coordinator of the Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), shared the video on the unit’s X/Twitter account.

Read more at the Jerusalem Post.

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Pentagon: US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by 1–2 years

The U.S. military’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have delayed the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program by up to two years, according to a new Pentagon assessment.

Read more at JNS

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Gottheimer, Lawler present bill to send bunker-buster bombs to Israel

“Israel must be able to defend herself against Iran, and ensure that Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities,” the New Jersey Democrat stated.
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday calls on Washington to send Israel the sorts of bunker-buster bombs that it needed the United States to drop last month on underground...

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IDF nabs Iranian terror cell in southern Syria

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that its troops apprehended members of an Iranian-backed terrorist cell during a special overnight operation in southern Syria.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Two IDF divisions renew counter-terror operations in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces’ 99th and 98th Divisions have renewed operations in the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Tuesday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Trump orders end of sanctions on Syrian government institutions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday removing longstanding sanctions on the Syrian government while maintaining sanctions on the regime of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad and other destabilizing actors.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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UK duo that chanted ‘Death to IDF’ loses US visas, agents

The U.S. State Department on Monday revoked the visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band, who are facing a criminal probe in the United Kingdom for leading chants there of “death to the IDF.”

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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‘Beloved member of Boulder community’: Firebombing victim Karen Diamond dies

Multiple Jewish organizations offered condolences after Karen Diamond, 82, a victim of the antisemitic firebombing in Boulder, Colo., on June 1, died from her injuries.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF dismantles Hamas terror tunnel under school

Israel Defense Forces soldiers operating in southern Gaza uncovered a Hamas hideout beneath a school building in the Khan Yunis area, the military said on Monday. The concealed space reportedly served as sleeping quarters for Palestinian terrorists.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Netanyahu confirms meeting with Trump in DC next week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior officials in Washington next week.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Netanyahu: Victory over Iran opened window for ‘broad’ regional move

“Many opportunities” have opened up in the wake of Israel’s military campaign against Iran, including “broad” regional moves, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Germany seeks increased Israeli partnership on cyber-defense, plans ‘Cyber Dome’

Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries’ intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Sunday.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Sa’ar: Israel seeks Gaza deal, expansion of Abraham Accords

Israeli is serious about reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Trump: I’m not talking to Iran, nor offering it anything after US struck nuke sites

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is not holding discussions with Iranian leaders and not offering them anything, as European nations condemned “threats” against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Hamas tortured hostage Itzik Elgarat to death, thinking he was a pilot, says brother

Israeli hostage Itzik Elgarat died as Hamas tortured him for information because they thought he was a pilot, his brother told lawmakers Monday.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Mossad chief: Agency will keep working inside Iran

David Barnea hails agency's “unimaginable” achievements, reiterates focus on hostages in Gaza.

Read more at JNS.

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Despite European claims, U.S. says no intelligence proving Iran moved uranium stockpile

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth says he is 'not aware of any intelligence that I've reviewed that says things were not where they were supposed to be, moved or otherwise.'

Read more at i24.

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IDF dismantles Gaza terror tunnel used in deadly 2014 attack

During "Operation Protective Edge," terrorists emerged from the tunnel and killed four Israeli soldiers.

Read more at JNS.