Times of Israel

A survey reveals approximately 60% of Jewish Americans feel less safe in the US since October 7. Many reported experiencing assault or harassment in the past year, with about half stating anti-Israel protests are not antisemitic, while 40% claim they are.

A Thai court has accepted a damages petition from three sailors who claim their ship's operators endangered them during a deadly attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew alleges they were left unable to work and are suffering severe stress, with one member stating they rely on sedatives to sleep.

Eyal Hulata, Israel's former national security adviser, states that campaigns against Iran have achieved significant results but warns that these gains will not last unless Israel effectively addresses the next phase. The article highlights the need for strategic continuation in the conflict.

France has returned 23 Syrian artifacts, including Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic-era items, to Damascus after 15 years of custody. The artifacts were transported aboard President Macron’s aircraft and include a mosaic panel from the Umayyad Mosque.

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.

Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, and Bar Ilan University have opposed legislation to expand gender segregation in academia, citing risks to academic freedom and research quality. University leaders warn the legislation poses a 'real, tangible danger' and would cause 'direct harm' to academic institutions.

The IDF killed six in Gaza, including a Hamas sniper and an Islamic Jihad commander, but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hassem Qassem, who was not in the drone-struck vehicle. A bodyguard was killed in the attack.

The US-led Board of Peace plans to establish a humanitarian zone in the Rafah area of Gaza through a pilot housing project, but requires cooperation from Israel and a Palestinian technocratic panel tasked with replacing Hamas, despite Hamas's potential refusal to disarm.

Home prices in the local property market fell 0.3% in March-April 2026 amid concerns over an Iran war. The decline is reported in The Times of Israel's July 2026 housing snapshot.

Khamenei was buried following a dayslong funeral procession, with his successor remaining out of sight. Crowds in Mashhad chanted threats against Trump, referencing the war that began with strikes months after Khamenei's death.

A $210 million Versailles-inspired mansion in Israel, featuring gold-plated fountains and imported stone, is the highest-priced property in the country. The 74,000-square-foot estate is marketed as a 'modern palace' for billionaires.

Israel's delegation in Venezuela, assisting with rescue and recovery efforts, has developed a national reconstruction plan approved by the acting Venezuelan president. The Israeli prime minister praised the team for rebuilding relations after 17 years of severed ties.

Israel warned the US about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. The US signaled continued commitment to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran despite Trump declaring it 'over,' and Khamenei was buried following a funeral procession.

IDF troops are set to withdraw from Lebanon pilot zones in the coming days, according to a US official. No specific timeline is provided, but the official notes sufficient progress to encourage a Lebanese delegation to attend talks with Israel in Rome next week.

South Florida’s Palm Beach airport has been renamed to President Donald J. Trump International. The name change and associated redesign near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is expected to cost up to $5.5 million.

Andy Burnham, unchallenged as incoming Labour leader, criticizes outgoing PM Keir Starmer for not handling a situation correctly and advocates for increased pressure, including potential further sanctions, on the Israeli government.

The Israeli Prime Minister and IDF chief emphasized Israel's readiness to resume war with Iran amid recent clashes. Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated Israel is prepared to 'regain air superiority,' while Washington is reportedly unwilling to support Israel's re-entry into the conflict.

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.

Candidates seeking to replace an Israel critic in the Maine Senate race hold differing views on Israel, including a union leader backed by DSA, a brewery owner supporting Israel's right to self-defense, and an epidemiologist advocating an arms embargo against Israel.

A High Court petition from 7 northern Jordan Valley villages in the West Bank claims Palestinian herding communities face extremist settler violence, restricted water access, and pasture limitations, which they argue amount to ethnic cleansing and imminent displacement. The petition demands legal protection for these communities.