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A GOP-led House panel is investigating the New Israel Fund, alleging it may have violated its tax-exempt status by providing a grant to an organization that bussed Arabs to a polling station. The lawmakers are allied with Netanyahu.

Israeli intelligence reportedly informed the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, according to the WSJ. US officials stated the warning was more general and may have aimed to improve relations between Trump and Netanyahu.

Veterans of the Entebbe raid are boycotting a state ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the rescue. They accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of abandoning hostages in Hamas tunnels and refuse to participate in what they call 'window dressing' for him.

The Lebanese army will assume control of a 'pilot zone' in an area occupied by Israeli forces in the coming days, according to a US official. Talks between Lebanon and Israel have advanced to the implementation stage of a ceasefire framework, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated forces will remain in Lebanon as long as needed.

Likud lawmakers express growing concern that Prime Minister Netanyahu may bypass holding party primaries. An MK warns that forming a selection committee to choose the party's ticket would lead to 'immediate political consequences'.

Haley Stevens criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a danger to Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed denounces Israel as a 'rogue' nation during a Michigan Senate debate. The Jewish state's role in the primary race is highlighted as a central issue in the contest.

US defense minister Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief. The trip coincides with concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey, and he is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz.

Rahm Emanuel criticizes Netanyahu as Israel loses support in the U.S. and seeks to balance between anti-Israel left and pro-Israel right groups.

IDF fire in Gaza reportedly killed seven people, including a terror operative, an aid worker, and a child. Six were injured in a settler attack in the South Hebron Hills, with Netanyahu attributing unchecked Israeli extremist violence in the West Bank to 'very lenient courts.'

Trump greets the Turkish president in a move described as a 'power move' following Netanyahu's NATO warning. The encounter highlights diplomatic interactions between political leaders.

Trump greets Turkish president after Netanyahu's NATO warning, described as a 'power move'. The event involves diplomatic interactions between political leaders.

Netanyahu is seeking Haredi loyalty after an election but faces noncommittal responses from party leaders. United Torah Judaism reportedly told him, 'First you pass the laws, then we'll talk,' while Netanyahu aims to gain more control over the Likud slate due to concerns about its viability.

Netanyahu opposes the US providing F-35 jets to Turkey, arguing it would disrupt the regional power balance maintained by Israeli air superiority and American influence. Tensions between Israel and Turkey have escalated, with Ankara severing trade ties with Israel in May 2024 and supporting a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter dismissed reports of a Netanyahu-Trump rift as media 'drama' and highlighted upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome next week. Jerusalem views a potential deal with Lebanon as superseding a U.S. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.

Hamas plans to dissolve its Gaza government to allow a technocratic panel to take over. The move is intended to stall time during talks over implementing the Trump plan, with Hamas believing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is also delaying ahead of an election.

Netanyahu rejects Vance's assertion that Trump is Israel's only friend, stating many seek ties. He emphasizes shared goals with Trump on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, asserting Israel's commitment to this objective even if the US fails.

The IDF reported hitting a Hezbollah cell in south Lebanon and warned it would attack if the truce is violated. Military sources noted operatives near the buffer zone, while Zamir visited Beaufort Castle and Hezbollah tunnels. Netanyahu claimed Christian villages in the region seek annexation to Israel.

Edelstein splits from Likud, becoming the latest senior Likud politician to go independent, though breaking free from Netanyahu's influence may not be simple.

Gil Dickmann, cousin of a slain hostage, criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for claiming credit for returning captives, pointing out that many hostages died, similar to Yoni Netanyahu's death in the 1976 Entebbe raid. The remarks were made during anti-government demonstrations.

Hamas is reportedly stalling discussions about Gaza's future and rejecting concessions, citing Netanyahu's inflexibility ahead of an upcoming election and planning to wait for election results before proceeding. A separate incident involved two men arrested in Sydney for pointing a fake gun at synagogue-goers.

Trump claims Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is' and states the Israeli PM requested a White House meeting as soon as next week.

Trump claims Netanyahu acknowledges his authority and requested a White House meeting soon. The statement highlights Trump's assertion of influence over Israeli leadership.

Trump stated that Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week and emphasized their strong relationship. Trump also mentioned that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is' ahead of the planned meeting.

Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump in the U.S. soon, as announced by the prime minister’s office. The two last met in February, during which Netanyahu presented a plan for a joint strike against Iran, as reported by the New York Times in April.

Netanyahu's office confirmed he spoke with Trump and agreed to meet soon. The conversation occurred amid tensions over Washington's negotiations with Iran.

A Channel 12 poll shows 58% of Israelis rate Netanyahu negatively, with 63% and 69% viewing Ben-Gvir and Smotrich negatively. Most respondents credited Trump, not the Israeli government, for hostage returns, and 66% opposed a proposed Basic Law defining Torah study as a foundational state value.

Police arrested two individuals for allegedly attacking Democrats party activists in south Tel Aviv. A deputy mayor from a left-leaning party accused Netanyahu of creating a 'new reality' preventing her from canvassing in Hatikvah Market, a Likud stronghold.

Survivors and families of hostages criticize the government for not taking responsibility for the Oct. 7 massacre, demanding a state commission of inquiry and condemning Netanyahu and Smotrich for out-of-touch comments.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made a joke in response to a question about Oct. 7 during a TV interview on Channel 14. The article also mentions US bureau chief Jacob Magid's review of the interview, US envoys in Qatar, and updates on Lebanon and the Board of Peace in Gaza.

Prime Minister Netanyahu states that the pursuit of 'total victory' against Iran and its proxies 'never ends' and aims to form a broad government after the election including far-right and Haredi parties, continuing the judicial overhaul.

Eisenkot has launched his election campaign, pledging to address the 'chaos' caused by the current government. He promises to establish a state inquiry into Oct. 7, expand IDF ranks, cap reserve service, and position himself as a prime minister for all Israeli citizens.

In south Lebanon, Netanyahu stated Israel will remain in the region as long as Hezbollah poses a threat to the country.

The article states that the Oct. 7 war for Israel is effectively over after 984 days of fighting. Netanyahu failed to achieve 'total victory' on any fronts during the conflict.

A Haredi rabbi, Aryeh Yazdi, faced political backlash after criticizing the IDF chief during a rally in Bnei Brak. Netanyahu and Shas condemned the remarks, while Bennett threatened to cut state funding for individuals opposing Zionism.

Ministers and coalition MKs are urging a pardon for the PM after judges recommended dropping a key bribery charge against him. Levin, Eliyahu, Katz, and others have called for clemency or dismissal of the charges.

Lapid accuses Netanyahu of creating satellite parties due to anticipated election defeat. Blue and White responds to Yesh Atid's criticism of Gantz's alliance, while the opposition mocks Netanyahu's unity proposal.

Israeli Finance minister Smotrich has proposed plans to establish three Israeli settlements in Gaza, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to approve the move, which he claims will enhance security.

Judges are urging the prosecution to drop a bribery charge from Netanyahu's trial. Netanyahu's attorney argues that conducting the trial five days a week would be like the Eichmann trial, and the prosecution agrees that daily hearings are nearly impossible.

Likud postponed its primaries to August 4, with Netanyahu seeking to control the party slate amid an unresolved dispute over reserved slots. Netanyahu demands 11 reserved slots to consolidate power and broaden Likud's appeal as Eisenkot's poll numbers rise.

The United States and Iran agreed to halt military strikes and resume talks in Doha to address tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Lebanon faces political divisions over a framework agreement with Israel, and Israeli forces reportedly destroyed Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure in southern Lebanon.