Tuesday, July 28
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Security developments in the north and around Iran dominate today's news alongside major political and economic stories at home.
- 1US Military Conducts New Airstrikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
US forces carried out fresh airstrikes on Iranian military and coastal targets near the Strait of Hormuz, part of an effort to curb threats to shipping in the region.
- 2Netanyahu Presents New Intelligence on Iran’s Nuclear Site to Trump Amid Tensions
PM Netanyahu presented Trump with new intelligence on Iran's Natanz nuclear site during talks in Washington, underscoring rising concern over Tehran's nuclear progress.
- 3Golani Commander David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
Golani Brigade commander Capt. David Hazut, 21, was killed in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the latest loss in ongoing fighting along the northern border.
- 4Israeli Police Chief Details Dramatic Rescue of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy
Police Commissioner Danni Levi detailed the intensive search operation that safely recovered 4-year-old Yuval Kogan near Ashkelon after he went missing.
- 5Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition and Reservists' Outcry
The Knesset passed a contentious Basic Law on Torah Study preserving military-service exemptions for yeshiva students, drawing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and reservists.
- 6Bank of Israel Lowers Interest Rate, Predicts Two More Cuts by Mid-2024
The Bank of Israel cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.5% and signaled two more reductions are likely by mid-2024 as inflation eases.
- 7Alexandr Filin’s old interview resurfaces after his death in southern Lebanon
An old interview with fallen soldier Alexandr Filin resurfaced after he was killed in southern Lebanon, offering a poignant look back at his life and service.