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Seven IDF soldiers killed in Khan Yunis explosion

The incident occurred on Tuesday, when a report came in of a blast that struck a "Puma" armored personnel carrier from the IDF’s 188th Brigade.

 IDF troops operate in Khan Yunis, in Gaza, June 3, 2025.

Steve Witkoff says US-Iran talks 'promising,' IDF announces seven killed in Gaza

 View of destruction in the central Israeli city of Bat Yam a few days after it was hit by a ballistic missile fired from Iran into Israel. June 24, 2025.

A-G's husband Zion Miara passes away after battling ALS

 Zion Miara, husband of the Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, who passed away on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025.

US embassy in Israel resumes regular operations after lifting of restrictions

 View of the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, May 7, 2024.

What comes next? In Israel, past success is no guarantee of future results

We’ll know soon enough if Trump’s intervention — with bullish airstrikes and diplomacy — has brought this round of fighting to a close.

 A digital billboard in Tel Aviv thanks US President Donald Trump for his administration's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, June 22, 2025.

WZO launches next phase of housing initiative for families impacted by Iranian missile strikes

“Hundreds of families lost their homes in the Iranian attack, and our response is rooted in responsibility, mutual guarantee, sensitivity, and unity," said Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the WZO.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Ramat Gan, June 19, 2025.

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi receives book award

Sharabi: 'No matter what cards life deals you, it is in your hands, always, in every moment, the choice to die, and the choice to live.'

 ELI SHARABI receives a Golden Book award from the Israel Book Publishers Association.

'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter

Wonder, new series with Noa Kirel will be released June 26 on Yes.

 BEN SULTAN in ‘Hooligans.’

A-G defends decision to block Netanyahu’s Shin Bet appointment

In her submission, the attorney-general argued that the High Court previously found Netanyahu has a personal interest in the Qatargate and classified documents cases.

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, last month. The attorney-general ‘hinders’ the prime minister from implementing policies as he wishes, the writer maintains.

Grapevine June 25, 2025: Yesteryear, today and tomorrow

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ADAM MONTEFIORE.

Netanyahu hails Israel's victory over Iran in televised speech

"We destroyed Iran's missile manufacturing industry—just minutes before the deadly missiles were set to be launched at Israel. Iran's malicious intent to threaten Israel has been eradicated."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives speech on June 24, 2025.

Israel reportedly knows location of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, Saudi outlet claims

The status of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium is currently unclear following Israel’s 12-day campaign and US strikes.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visits the Iranian centrifuges in Tehran.

Israel is indebted to Trump for Fordow attack, cannot easily dismiss his demands - analysis

Trump’s leverage—newly reinforced by the dramatic events of the past week—could tilt Israel’s calculations in Gaza, especially if a ceasefire or hostage deal begins to take shape.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, April 7, 2025.

'Stop everything': Trump raised voice at Netanyahu in tense call over calling off airstrikes

“It was a tough conversation between Netanyahu and President Trump. Trump viewed this as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it.”

 US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.