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IDF strikes five terrorists in northern Gaza

At least one of the gunmen, a member of Hamas’s Nukhba Force commandos, was killed.

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Hamas official resigns in first step to dissolve Gaza governing body, hand authority to NCAG

Gaza Board of Peace: ‘Assessment will be guided by actions, not promises’ • Hamas says move made to facilitate handover of administrative powers to technocratic committee

Sa’ar says Turkish FM’s remarks a ‘clear call for genocide’

Israel’s foreign minister warns that Hakan Fidan’s rhetoric framing Israel as a burden echoes history.

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Katz: Any Iranian leader seeking Israel’s destruction will be eliminated

“The destroyer has been destroyed,” the Israeli defense minister said as Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession got underway.

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Jews, who are 10% of New Yorkers, targets of 55% of hate crimes in city in first half of 2026, NYPD says

From Jan. 1 to June 30, Jews were the targets of 178 confirmed hate crimes in New York City—more than 55% of all hate crimes that the city recorded, and a 2.3% increase over the 174 in 2025. In the same span, there were about 8.5 times fewer anti-Muslim confirmed hate crimes (21) and about 5.4 times fewer such incidents targeting people based on…

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Evil forces standing against US, Israel, retiring Washington state rep says

Growing socialist influence among Democrats could undermine long-standing bipartisan support for Israel, according to Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), who is retiring after more than a decade in Congress and more than 20 years in public service.

National Library of Israel marks America’s 250th birthday

As the US celebrates 250 years of independence on July 4, the National Library of Israel is marking the occasion in Jerusalem with an exhibit of rare American history artifacts from its collections that is also available online.

Iran increases attacks on Kurdish opposition following days of clashes

The centrist and nationalist KDPI is a historic Kurdish Iranian opposition group, which Iran has targeted for many years, assassinating its leaders decades ago.

Syrian FM says Damascus open to meeting Hezbollah, after Trump said it should fight group

Asaad al-Shaibani visits Lebanon, meets President Aoun and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker Berri, after Israel, Syria and Lebanon rejected US suggestion

Almost three-quarters of religion-based hate crimes in California in 2025 targeted Jews, state says

Although Jews make up an estimated 3.25% of California residents, anti-Jewish hate crimes made up almost 14.8% of all hate crimes in the state last year.

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Iran, US conclude round of technical talks on implementing MoU

Sources familiar with the talks said Tehran’s nuclear program was not discussed because the meetings were “technical.”

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Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

“Israel answered hatred with resilience, destruction with rebuilding, and terror with life,” the Foreign Ministry said.

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Gaza border communities attract 5,000 new residents amid post-Oct. 7 rehabilitation

With 92% of Kibbutz Kissufim residents returning this week, Tekuma Directorate marks 1,000 days since deadly Hamas invasion, says over 1,000 projects completed across region

Israel poised to get observer status in Central American Parliament

The move, which would be a major success for faith-based diplomacy, comes amid a tide of Latin American countries reshaping their alliances towards the United States and Israel.

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IDF kills Oct. 7 infiltrator, Islamic Jihad commander

Ali Qaid Mohammed Stitan, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad platoon commander, was killed in Gaza after planning attacks on troops, according to the Israeli military.

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Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates Iron Beam

The new tests improved system performance against rockets, UAVs and cruise missiles, while integrating Iron Beam laser capabilities, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry.

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Sa’ar, Huckabee sign agreement for permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem

The deal allocates the Allenby Compound—just a stone’s throw from the current embassy—for the construction of a permanent complex.

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Trump’s massive GOP faith bloc raises red flag on Iran deal: Trust him, not his team

Pastor John Hagee called the MOU ‘ill-advised’ while Dr Mike Evans predicted Trump will ultimately bankrupt the regime