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❗️The main news of the hour! 19:00 ⚡️ Israeli Leaders Warn of Renewed Campaign at Air Force Ceremony: At the 192nd pilots course graduation, the IDF chief said Israel is closely monitoring Iran and Lebanon and is ready for immediate action, while Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the IDF is prepared to renew the campaign. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war is not over, hinted at a possible U.S. sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, and announced another 350 billion shekels for Israeli defense industries. ⚡️ Report: Hamas Spokesman in Gaza Survived Israeli Assassination Attempt: Saudi channel Al-Hadath reported that Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli strike, though his condition is unclear. Palestinian reports said his escort, Muhammad al-Fayoumi, was killed in the attack. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 18:00 ⚡️ Herzog Addresses Pilot Course Graduates: President Isaac Herzog said that Israel has never before had a pilot course that ran from start to finish during a war, noting that the graduates took part in operational missions during their training. He said the Air Force has proven in recent years that Israel has the best air force in the world, and course 192 includes two women. ⚡️ Iran Discusses Hormuz Escalation With Oman and Turkey: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate calls with his counterparts from Oman and Turkey about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the ministers stressed the importance of diplomacy and continued coordination to prevent escalation. ⚡️ Anan Khalaili Agrees Move to Inter: Anan Khalaili signed with Inter for 23 million euros after the Italian champions bought the Israeli winger from Union Saint-Gilloise. It is the biggest deal in Israeli football history. ⚡️ 28 Killed in China Shoe Factory Fire: 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in Fujian province in southeastern China, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 17:00 ⚡️ IDF Destroys Tunnels in Southern Lebanon: The IDF said it destroyed two underground tunnels about 200 meters long and about 20 meters deep near Majdal Zoun in the security area of southern Lebanon. The tunnels reportedly contained living quarters, three launch shafts aimed at Israel, and dozens of weapons. ⚡️ Man Charged With Sexual Assault at Massage Parlor: Northern District prosecutors filed an indictment against a 25-year-old man from northern Israel for allegedly trying to rape a massage parlor worker. The indictment says he sexually and physically assaulted her for about 20 minutes until she escaped and called police. ⚡️ Torah Study Basic Law Reduced to Declarative Measure: Coalition chairman Ofir Katz reached an agreement with the ultra-Orthodox parties to remove the clause equating Torah study with military service from the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study. The law will now include only a declarative clause stating that Torah study is a fundamental value. ⚡️ Terrorist Involved in October 7 Kidnappings Killed: The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Wahid Abu Salam, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in abducting civilians and holding them captive. They said he had previously commanded Hamas’s western company in Khan Younis and was recently working to rebuild weapons for attacks on IDF forces. ⚡️ Iranian Media Report Missile Strike on Jordanian Base: Iranian media reported that Iran launched 10 ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, where American forces are stationed. There was no immediate independent confirmation in the provided text. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 16:00 ⚡️ Shin Bet Chief Seeks Probe Into Leak Claims: Shin Bet chief David Zini asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to approve an investigation against Channel 12 over claims of a leak about the timing of the start of Operation "Roaring Lion". He had initially resisted ministers’ demands, saying 4,500 people were involved, there was no lead, and investigating journalists requires the attorney general’s approval. ⚡️ U.S. Struck More Than 170 Iranian Military Targets: The "New York Times" reported, citing U.S. Central Command, that the U.S. military struck more than 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days. The targets included air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, military boats, and logistics infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. ⚡️ Detention Extended for Suspects in Ramla Gang Rape Case: The Rishon LeZion Magistrate’s Court extended by 4 days the detention of three West Bank residents suspected of involvement in the gang rape of a young woman in Ramla about a week and a half ago. One suspect claimed the sex was consensual. ⚡️ Finance Ministry Responds to Nurses’ Labor Dispute: The Finance Ministry said it was surprised by the Nurses’ Union’s decision to take organizational measures at this time. It noted that the current wage agreement remains valid until March 2028 and includes an industrial quiet period and agreed dispute-resolution mechanisms. ⚡️ Health Ministry Issues Bathing Warning in Bat Yam: The Health Ministry warned against bathing at the Dugma and Riviera beaches in Bat Yam. The warning follows sewage overflow into the sea from a municipal sewage pumping station. ⚡️ Israeli Civilians Tried to Cross Into Syria: Several Israeli civilians reached the Mount Hermon area overnight intending to cross the border into Syria. IDF forces prevented the crossing, detained them, and handed them over to police. ⚡️ Health Ministry Calls for Recall of Gliksman Eggs: Gliksman Egg Marketing Ltd. asked consumers to return its organic products, including a dozen organic free-range eggs in size L or M, due to high illness and mortality among hens at the supplying farm. The recalled products are marked July 21, refrigerated date August 20, agricultural code 414020, and the word "organic" on the egg and/or package. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 15:00 ⚡️ Indictment Over Sexual Offenses Against Minors: Israeli prosecutors filed an indictment against Haim Atis, 19, from Modi'in Illit, accusing him of sexual offenses against two minor brothers near his home. ⚡️ IRGC Says 3 Members Killed in U.S. Strikes: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said 3 of its personnel were killed in U.S. attacks this morning on Khuzestan province in southwest Iran. ⚡️ Explosions Reported in Southern Iran and the Persian Gulf: Iranian and pro-Iranian outlets reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, the Persian Gulf, and a refinery in Asaluyeh in Bushehr province, with the Bandar Abbas blasts possibly linked to exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz. ⚡️ Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles: Jordan said its airspace was breached by missiles launched from Iran and that its defense systems intercepted 8 missiles, with no casualties or damage reported. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan urged American citizens to take shelter and remain indoors after alerts were activated. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 14:00 ⚡️ US Missile Reportedly Hits Area Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant: Iranian state media quoted a deputy provincial governor as saying a US missile hit the area of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The official said several sites in the province, including around the nuclear facility, were struck in the US attacks. ⚡️ Reports of Attack on US Warship in the Persian Gulf: Arab media reported that a US warship and vessels belonging to US forces were attacked in the Persian Gulf. ⚡️ Explosions Reported in Kuwait: Sabereen, a network linked to pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, reported that explosions were heard in Kuwait. ⚡️ Sirens Activated in Jordan: Jordanian state television reported that sirens were activated in the country. ⚡️ Combat Veterans Confront Goldknopf Over Torah Study Basic Law: Combat veterans confronted United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf during a Knesset committee discussion on the Basic Law on Torah study. ⚡️ Likud Constitution Committee to Decide on Primaries: The Likud Constitution Committee will meet on Sunday evening with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attending, to finalize reserved slots, the primary date, and the order of selection. Two days later, on Tuesday, 16 polling stations will open for Likud Central Committee members to vote by secret ballot on the approved decisions. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 13:00 ⚡️ Two MDA Volunteers Arrested on Suspicion of Rape: Two MDA volunteers in the Jerusalem area were arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman several months ago, after a complaint was filed with police a few days ago. ⚡️ Kremlin Sources Say Putin May Escalate War in Ukraine: Two sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to escalate the war with Ukraine, with one saying there is a "high probability" of escalation in the coming months. Three additional sources said Putin rejects calls for peace talks as long as Ukraine continues attacks inside Russia. ⚡️ Israel’s Gas Royalty Revenue in 2025 Reached About 2 Billion Shekels: The Energy and Infrastructure Ministry reported that state revenue from natural resource royalties totaled about 1.98 billion shekels last year, including about 1.96 billion shekels from natural gas. Cumulative collection since 2004 now exceeds 17 billion shekels, though revenue fell due to the weaker dollar, lower oil prices, and a roughly 3% drop in production. ⚡️ Kuwait Says It Intercepted 3 Ballistic Missiles and 10 Drones: Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said it successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and 10 drones during Iranian attacks. One person was wounded and damage was reported. ⚡️ Police Patrol Cameras to Record 20 Seconds Back: A senior traffic police official said new patrol car cameras will record 20 seconds before an officer identifies a violation and send the footage immediately to a national review center. He said the project is needed amid 220 road deaths since the start of the year and dangerous driving on the roads. ⚡️ Iranian Report Says U.S. Bombed Strategic Railway Bridge: Iran’s Fars news agency reported that the U.S. used cruise missiles to strike a strategic railway bridge used for trade with Russia and China. The report said the targeted bridge is part of the China-Turkmenistan-Iran railway corridor. ⚡️ Mother of Uri Danino Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Soldiers: Einav, the mother of Uri Danino, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, spoke against the Basic Law on Torah Study in a Knesset committee discussion and called for soldiers to be prioritized. She said the soldiers brought her son back and "are not invisible." ⚡️ Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75: Bonnie Tyler, one of the most recognizable pop-rock voices of the 80s, died at 75. Her hits included Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, and the report followed news that she had been sedated and ventilated after emergency intestinal surgery in late April. ⚡️ Explosion Reported in Southern Iran: Iranian reports said an explosion was heard in the Bushehr area in southern Iran, near the Persian Gulf. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 12:00 ⚡️ Kariv Backs Abbas for Health Minister: Democrats MK Gilad Kariv said Mansour Abbas is a brave and important leader who could serve as health minister in a future coalition. He added that party research shows tens of thousands of Arab citizens may vote for the Democrats. ⚡️ Nurses Move Toward Strike: The Nurses and Brothers Union declared a labor dispute over unbearable workloads and a severe nurse shortage, enabling about 60 thousand nurses in hospitals, health funds, and public health to strike in about two weeks. Union chair Shaul Skiff said warnings to the Health and Finance Ministries for over a year have been ignored. ⚡️ Herzog Warns Against Election Interference: President Isaac Herzog met Central Elections Committee chair Noam Solberg and Shin Bet chief David Zini, warning that hostile foreign digital influence and internal actors may try to damage election integrity. Zini said that on election matters the Shin Bet is directly subordinate to the committee chair and will work to preserve proper and impartial elections. ⚡️ Former Shin Bet and Mossad Operative Joins Eisenkot: Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot announced that former Shin Bet and Mossad operative Deborah Sharifian is joining his party. The 44-year-old, who was born in Tehran and smuggled to Israel with her family at age 7, served in field, intelligence, big data, and cyber roles. ⚡️ Alerts Sound in Bahrain: Sirens were activated in Bahrain and residents were asked to move to safe areas. Explosions were heard in the capital, Manama. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 11:00 ⚡️ Leviev Family Withdraws Case Against "Tinder Swindler": The family of billionaire Lev Leviev withdrew all criminal complaints against Simon Leviev, known as the "Tinder Swindler", after the court noted the alleged acts took place outside Israel and may be beyond its jurisdiction. ⚡️ Likud MK Defends Netanyahu's Reserved-Slot Request: Likud MK Moshe Saada defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots in the party primaries, saying they reflect "the spirit of the times" and may end at 6-7 slots up to place 30, compared with 5 last time. ⚡️ 6 Arrested Over Jerusalem Stabbing: Police arrested 6 suspects over a stabbing on Shimon Ben Hami Street in Jerusalem, where a man about 25 was seriously wounded and another was lightly wounded. Police said the suspected motive was a dispute, and knives believed to have been used in the attack were seized. ⚡️ Man Charged Over Plot to Attack Former MK Mossi Raz: Prosecutors charged Asaf Israel Aryeh, 28, from Beersheba, with photographing former MK Mossi Raz's home and agreeing to physically attack him for 8,000 shekels. Raz thanked the Shin Bet, police and prosecution, saying violence would not deter him. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 10:00 ⚡️ Netanya Chlorine Leak Resolved: Fire and Rescue Services said the chlorine vapor leak in an 18-story building on Dudu Dotan Street in Netanya has ended, and residents no longer need to shelter in their homes. One person was evacuated in mild condition, and inspections found no remaining dangerous levels of the hazardous material. ⚡️ Iran Claims Regional Strikes, Bahrain Reports Interceptions: Iran’s army said it attacked Patriot systems in Kuwait, early-warning shelters in Qatar, and US military fuel depots in Bahrain using multiple attack drones. Bahrain said its defense forces intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks, calling the use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property a violation of international humanitarian law. ⚡️ Iran Reports Casualties from US Strikes: Iran’s Health Ministry said 14 people were killed and 78 were injured in US strikes in the country over the past two days. ⚡️ Jerusalem Carbon Monoxide Victims Stabilized: Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital said the condition of 16 women poisoned by carbon monoxide at a Jerusalem hair salon is stable, and some are expected to be discharged during the day. The poisoning was caused by an unauthorized generator placed inside the salon. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 9:00 ⚡️ Katz responds to Trump: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel did not ask anyone for permission to enter Lebanon and does not need permission to remain there. He said Israel will stay in the security zone in Lebanon and act as needed until Hezbollah is disarmed across Lebanon and the threat to northern residents is removed. ⚡️ Iran reports Tehran-Mashhad rail service halted: Iranian reports said train service between Tehran and Mashhad was stopped due to American strikes. Technical and operational teams were sent to repair the damaged section, as Mashhad prepares for the funeral and burial of Ali Khamenei. ⚡️ Israel Railways announces disruptions: Israel Railways said major service changes will affect trains between Tel Aviv, Lod, and Beersheba from today until Saturday due to maintenance work near Ganei Aviv and Kfar Chabad. Passengers to Beersheba are advised to use the Western Negev line, with free shuttles and dedicated routes also operating. ⚡️ Floods in southern China kill 39: Authorities in China reported that 39 people were killed in floods caused by Tropical Storm Maysak. Of them, 26 died after a dam burst in Nanning, Guangxi province. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 8:00 ⚡️ Indictment Filed Over Assault and Filming in Nof HaGalil: Northern District prosecutors charged two Yafa residents, aged 19 and 20, with kidnapping, aggravated robbery, threats, indecent assault, and aggravated assault. Police say they lured a young man to an apartment in Nof HaGalil, attacked, stripped, handcuffed, and filmed him, allegedly after he threatened to distribute intimate material of a minor who had ended a relationship with him. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 7:00 ⚡️ U.S. Strikes About 90 Targets in Iran: U.S. Central Command said it completed another round of strikes on about 90 Iranian military targets overnight, about 10 more than the previous night, targeting air defenses, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure. Iranian reports said three people were killed and several wounded in the Ahvaz area, while the extent of the damage is still being assessed. ⚡️ Weather Forecast: Slight Warming During the Day: The weather will start with high clouds in the morning and then become clear, with slight warming mainly in the mountains and inland areas. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures including Jerusalem 18-28, Tel Aviv 24-30, Haifa 22-29, Tiberias 22-34, Beit Shean 25-36, Beersheba 22-32, and Eilat 28-38. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 6:00 ⚡️ Fire in Tiberias Residential Building: Three trapped people were rescued from a fire in a residential building on Jerusalem Street in Tiberias. Four firefighting teams are operating at the scene and searching for any additional trapped people. ⚡️ Revolutionary Guards Claim Attacks on US Bases: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim they attacked two US bases in Kuwait and two more in Bahrain. ⚡️ Brooklyn Bridge Closed After Man Climbs Cables: A man was filmed walking high up on the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during rush hour. Police closed traffic lanes on the bridge and dispatched a rescue unit to the scene. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 5:00 ⚡️ US Sentences ISIS Supporter to 15 Years: A Maryland court sentenced 22-year-old Michael Tikei Jr., who called himself “Abdullah the Killer of Islamophobes,” to 15 years in prison for trying to join ISIS and planning attacks against Jews. The FBI said he gathered information on Jewish organizations, surveilled a local rabbi, sent an undercover agent a photo with a mask and machete, and had an improvised knife in his jail cell. ⚡️ Bahrain Reports More Security Alerts: Sirens were activated in Bahrain for the second time tonight, according to the Interior Ministry. Authorities said there is a security concern. ⚡️ Iran Says Hormuz Will Open Only by Agreement: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X that the Strait of Hormuz “will open only through an Iranian arrangement, not through American threats.” 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 4:00 ⚡️ Alerts Across Gulf States: Sirens were activated in Kuwait after alerts in Qatar and Bahrain, while Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said it was “dealing with Iranian drones and missiles.” AP reported that the alerts in Bahrain followed another American strike in Iran, and Qatar later issued “return to routine” messages. ⚡️ Graham Platner Quits Maine Senate Race: Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, a prominent critic of Israel, suspended his campaign after rape allegations by Jenny Rasicot, who said he assaulted her in 2021. Platner denied the allegations, and Democrats will hold a special convention to choose a replacement by July 27. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 3:00 ⚡️ Akounis Criticizes Hollywood Jews: Israel’s consul in New York, Ofir Akounis, met with senior Jewish community figures in Los Angeles and criticized the silence of powerful Jews in Hollywood, saying “this is not the time to stay silent.” He called for a clear, strong, and unapologetic voice against threats he said endanger the United States as well as Israel. ⚡️ Railway Bridge Attacked in Northwestern Iran: Iranian state television reported that a railway bridge in the northwest of the country was attacked. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 2:00 ⚡️ Trump Says Al-Sharaa Pledged to Help with Hezbollah: US President Donald Trump said aboard Air Force 1 that Al-Sharaa “pledged to help with Hezbollah,” adding that he “did a great job” and united Syria after many good meetings. ⚡️ Trump Says Iran Wants a Deal: US President Donald Trump said the Iranians called him and “desperately” want a deal, but he is not sure they deserve one. He added that the US has already won militarily and is striking Iran “20” times harder in response to last night. ⚡️ 2 Wounded in Jerusalem Stabbing: A 25-year-old man was seriously wounded and a 20-year-old man was lightly wounded in a stabbing on Shimon Ben Hami Street in Jerusalem. MDA teams evacuated them to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 1:00 ⚡️ US-Iran Ceasefire Temporarily Ends: A US official told CNN that the ceasefire with Iran has ended, at least temporarily, while another US official told Reuters that tonight’s strikes in Iran are expected to be larger than the previous night’s US attacks. Trump said the strikes are revenge for Iran’s bombing of ships yesterday and warned that if it happens again, the situation will become much worse. ⚡️ Trump Lands in Britain After NATO Summit: US President Donald Trump landed in Britain after departing Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit was held. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 0:00 ⚡️ US Confirms Strikes in Iran: US Central Command confirmed it has launched strikes in Iran on the orders of President Donald Trump. CENTCOM said the additional strikes are aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of movement in the Strait of Hormuz. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥