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Headline / Terrorism

Six Murdered in Terror Shooting in Jerusalem

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Two terrorists were neutralized at the scene by an Israel Defense Forces soldier and an armed civilian.

Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich Warns Israeli Banks Against Judea and Samaria Sanctions

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The finance minister said he would promote legislation that imposes high compensation on banks whose clients are harmed as a result of their actions.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Abbas Confirms Hamas ‘Gangs’ Stealing Gaza Aid

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Hamas has looted at least 60% of the aid that Israel allowed to enter Gaza, the Shin Bet revealed last year.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Government / Palestinian Authority

PA Managing Gaza’s Rafah Crossing, Smotrich says

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

According to Smotrich, the Israel Defense Forces and the security establishment “did not tell us the truth, and said it wasn’t the P.A.”

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Majority of Israeli Jews say Judea and Samaria Towns Contribute to Security

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

85% of the Jewish public in Israel thinks that “there is no chance of a peace agreement with the Palestinians in the foreseeable future.”

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon / Sovereignty

They Did It! 800 Jews Pray at Rav Ashi's Grave on Lebanon Border with IDF Escort

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The tomb of Rav Ashi, a Babylonian sage, is located inside an IDF military outpost on the Blue Line between the two countries.

Israel / US / Police and Crime

Ehud Barak, Ehud Olmert Appear in New Jeffrey Epstein Files

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

According to previous reports, Barak visited Epstein at least 36 times between 2013 and 2017.

Headline / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Ohana: Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria 'Only Way' to Peace

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

"On the 7th of October, not only Israeli citizens were murdered but also the idea that was mistakenly called 'the two-state solution."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Most Israelis Fear Oct.7-Style Massacre Could Happen in Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

More than two in three Israeli Jews fear Arab terrorists based in the biblical heartland could commit such a bloodbath.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Ari Fuld’s Murderer to be Freed in Hostage Deal

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Khalil Jabarin is set to be deported and permanently banned from re-entering Israeli territories.

Israel / Sinai

Leiter: Israel Will ‘Very Soon’ Address Egyptian Military Buildup in Sinai

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai "that can only be used for offensive operations," the Israeli ambassador to the United States confirmed.

US / Gaza / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Envoy: Currently ‘No Alternative’ to Trump Plan for Gaza Strip

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef al-Otaiba said Abu Dhabi was "going to try" to find common ground with Trump but called the plan "difficult."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs

37 Terrorists Released in 2023 Hostage Deal Rearrested or Killed

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

At least 82% of the Arab terrorists freed in November 2023 returned to terror.

Iran / News Briefs

Iranian FM: ‘Crazy’ US or Israeli Attack on Nuke sites Won’t Happen

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Iran is willing to negotiate with President Trump regarding its nuclear program, but "lots of things should be done by the other side," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US / Gaza / Hamas

Trump: ‘Not Confident’ Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will Last Through Final Phase

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The president said Hamas terrorists ran the Strip "viciously and badly" and cannot be allowed to return to power.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Florida

At Mar-a-Lago, Coalition MK Calls on Trump to Reject the Bad Hamas Deal

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Ohad Tal, who chairs the Religious Zionism Party's Knesset faction, made the comment at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Halts PA Arab Workers’ Entry into Judea and Samaria Communities

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The freeze follows a "situational assessment" in the wake of Monday's deadly shooting in western Samaria.

Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Amnesty International Suspends Israeli Branch for Two Years

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The Israeli branch, which is a legally independent organization, has publicly rejected claims that the IDF is perpetrating genocide in Gaza.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Amnesty Australia Grants ‘Human Rights’ Award to Gaza Terrorists

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The terrorist operatives were honored for their "extraordinary resilience, bravery and courage."

Terrorism / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israel to Extend Bank Deal to Prevent PA’s Collapse Ahead of US Presidential Vote

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will extend a waiver allowing Israeli banks to do business with their Palestinian Authority counterparts for one month only.

Terrorism / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

New Hezbollah Chief Vows to Continue ‘War Program’ Against Israel

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The newly-minted Lebanese terrorist leader thanked Hezbollah “for placing its trust in me for this heavy responsibility.”

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

In Leaked Letter, US Officials Ask Israel to Make 15 Policy Changes in Gaza or Risk Arms Embargo

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Failure to comply "may have implications for U.S. policy," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reportedly wrote.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime

Shin Bet Slammed Over Detention of Filmmaker Seeking to Expose Agency’s Alleged Injustices

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The Shin Bet claims it ordered the arrest without charges of filmmaker Avraham Shapira due to his alleged involvement in violence in Samaria, and not because he was exposing them.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Ethnic Cleansing Anyone? PA Wants UN Order to Expel 500,000 Jews from Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The resolution is expected to be brought to a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which is scheduled to open on Sept. 10

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Smotrich Clarifies Gaza Remarks after US Slams ‘Disturbing’ Suggestion of Conditioning Aid

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

"While our captives endure harsh conditions in underground tunnels, we continue to pamper Gaza with resources," the Israeli finance minister said.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Nasrallah: Battle Against Israel Entering ‘New Phase’

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

"The escalation depends on the behavior and reactions of the enemy," said the Hezbollah leader.

IDF & Security / US / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Biden Admin Bans Elor Azaria from Entering US, Six Years After He Serves Prison Term

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

For some reason, his family will also be barred from applying for a visa to the United States.

US / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority

American Diplomat Meets PA Governor who calls US ‘Puppet’ of ‘Jewish Lobby’

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Khaled Doudin in Hebron has accused Israel of initiating the current war with Hamas and expressed “respect” for terrorists incarcerated in Israel.

Israel / US / Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

US Won’t Say if it Would Work with Yair Golan, who Denounced Haredi Jews

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The U.S. State Department "unequivocally rejects dehumanizing and inflammatory language, regardless of who is targeted by such rhetoric," a spokesperson said.

Europe / Jerusalem

Netherlands to Examine ‘Appropriate Time’ to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The plan was approved by lawmakers of the four political parties seeking for form a Dutch governing coalition.

Terrorism / Hamas / The Knesset / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Israeli MKs Accuse Ra’am Party of Terror Links, Demand Probe

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

A charity associated with the majority Arab party has been accused of being a Hamas front.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

PA Arabs Continue Destruction of Ancient Israelite Village

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Sebastia/Shomron is a "hot spot for Palestinian Authority historical revisionism," said the head of Regavim's International Division.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Police Officers Embroiled in Terror

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Some 80 members of the P.A. security forces were involved in acts of terrorism between 2021 and 2023, according to Regavim.

Yemen / Houthis / US

Crew Members Killed in First Deadly Houthi Attack on Civilian Ship in Red Sea

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Washington sanctioned two ship owners and two vessels tied to "an Iran-based, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force-backed Houthi financial facilitator."

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Gantz: IDF Will Enter Rafah Unless Hostages Returned Before Ramadan

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

"They can surrender, release the hostages, and this way, the citizens of Gaza can celebrate the holy holiday of Ramadan," said the War Cabinet member.

Hamas / Elections / Palestinian Authority

PA Spox Says Ramallah Prepared to Hand Over Power to Hamas

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The P.A. is "prepared to hold general elections, and if Hamas wins, the president will hand over the Authority."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Qatar / Antisemitism

Qatari Poll: Only 5% of Arabs in Middle East Oppose Oct. 7 Massacre of Jews

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

8,000 Arabs in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen and the Palestinian Authority-controlled areas in Judea and Samaria were surveyed.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

US: Prosecute Israeli who Killed PA Arab-American Rock-Thrower

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

His mother noted that he regularly attacked Jewish drivers in the area of Wadi Haramiya.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / European Union

EU Sanctions Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Chief in Gaza

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Effective immediately, the terror master's financial assets in E.U. member states will be frozen.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Gallant: Intense Combat Ends in Northern Gaza, South to Follow ‘Soon’

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The military's largest regular-service armored division exited the Gaza Strip for rest and training.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Hamas

Mashaal: US will Accept Hamas’s Legitimacy ‘Sooner or Later’

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The U.S. State Department has refused to rule out the possibility of Hamas retaining power or joining the Palestinian Authority.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

US Leaves Open Possibility of Hamas Keeping Power, as Ramallah Throws Hamas a Lifeline

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

“Palestinians’ voices and aspirations must be at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza," said the US State Department spokesperson.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

PA Envisions Ruling Gaza with Hamas as a Partner

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

U.S. officials visited Ramallah earlier this week to discuss a plan for the day after the war in Gaza.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Three in Four PA Arabs Support Hamas’s Massacre

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

72% said they favor a “national unity government” that includes Hamas and the Palestinian Authority Fatah terrorist groups.

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Violent Antisemite to Speak at Formerly Prestigious Tel Aviv High School

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

A member of Shimon HaTzadik's "neighborhood committee," Saleh Diab has been arrested numerous times for assaulting Jews.

Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Palestinians Preparing Major Diplomatic Assault on Israel

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to travel to Ramallah after the General Assembly meetings, while International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan is scheduled to visit in October.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

What Happened in Burqa

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

A visit to the open area between Burqa and Oz Zion raises questions about the deadly Aug. 4 confrontation

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