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  • IDF Orders Demolition of Terrorist’s Home in Gilad Ranch

    IDF Orders Demolition of Terrorist’s Home in Gilad Ranch

    The Commander of the Central Command signed a demolition order over the weekend for the home in the village of Till where terrorist Farooq Ramadan resided. The terrorist carried out the shooting attack in which Sgt. Maj. (res.) Benayahu Mellet and Maj. Yuval Ezra were murdered. The terrorist was eliminated at the scene by our forces immediately following the attack.

    Scene of the shooting attack this morning near Gilad Ranch | Photo: IDF Spokesperson

    Following the military’s announcement of its intention to demolish the structure, the terrorist’s family submitted an objection against the decision. After examination of the claims by relevant authorities in the IDF, it was decided to reject the objection and uphold the demolition order. The family was granted a window of time to file a petition, after which the demolition will be executed.

    As recalled, the deadly shooting attack occurred about a week and a half ago near Gilad Ranch in Samaria. Released footage revealed the moments leading up to the lethal shooting: the video shows a violent assault on a group of Jewish hikers, the struggle that ensued at the scene, and the moment when the security coordinator’s weapon was seized.

    Video by: Samaria Regional Council

    At the center of the footage, the Gilad Ranch security coordinator and the sector company commander are seen working to fend off the mob and protect the hikers. Benayahu Mellet (may God avenge his blood), who was present at the scene, joined the effort to assist and move the attackers away from the civilians and the force.

    Further in the video, a violent crowd is seen surrounding the Gilad Ranch security coordinator. According to the footage, several terrorists managed to snatch his weapon, and one of them opened fire with it. The shooting resulted in the attack in which Benayahu Mellet and Yuval Ezra were murdered.

  • Israel Talks Spark Explosive Lebanese PM-Hezbollah Rift

    Israel Talks Spark Explosive Lebanese PM-Hezbollah Rift

    Political tensions in Lebanon reached a new peak today (Tuesday) as a fresh round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon opened in Rome. Against that backdrop, an unusually public confrontation erupted between Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, highlighting the deepening divide over the country’s future and its approach to negotiations with Israel.

    Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem | Photo: Arab media

    In a televised address, Qassem sharply criticized the very existence of direct negotiations with Israel, claiming they would bring Lebanon “nothing but shame, humiliation, and concession after concession.”

    He also attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, saying he “did not act as an arbitrator or a unifying figure, but instead became biased and divisive—something that is incompatible with both his office and Lebanon’s strength.”

    Qassem further warned that Hezbollah “will confront anyone who cooperates with the Israeli project,” while adding that he believes in “a united Lebanon” and that any harm to southern Lebanon is “harm to all of Lebanon.”

    Prime Minister Nawaf Salam responded with unusually harsh criticism of Hezbollah.

    “Those who unilaterally decided to go to war have no right to hand out certificates of patriotism,” Salam declared, in an apparent reference to Hezbollah’s decisions to engage in conflict without the approval of Lebanon’s state institutions.

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun | Photo: Arab media

    Salam added that “the greatest service Israel received came from those who dragged Lebanon into pointless proxy wars,” accusing Hezbollah of tying the country to “external calculations.”

    “Those who tied Lebanon to outside interests and foreign agendas should not lecture us about sovereignty as if the Lebanese people have no memory,” he said.

    The Lebanese prime minister reiterated that true sovereignty can exist only when “one state has one independent decision and one army”—a statement widely interpreted as a renewed call for military power to be concentrated exclusively in the hands of the Lebanese Armed Forces rather than Hezbollah.

    At the same time, Salam emphasized that his government remains committed to demanding Israel’s withdrawal from all territory Lebanon considers sovereign, securing the release of prisoners, and returning displaced residents to their homes.

    Photo: International Court of Justice, Arab Networks

    The confrontation comes at a particularly sensitive moment, as another round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks began Tuesday in Rome under American mediation. The negotiations focus on implementing existing security understandings, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from areas in southern Lebanon, the deployment of the Lebanese army, and continued discussions on a broader arrangement between the two countries—a process that Hezbollah strongly opposes.

  • IDF Rejects Sky News Report on ‘Palestinian’ Ambulance

    IDF Rejects Sky News Report on ‘Palestinian’ Ambulance

    A report published by Sky News claimed that IDF soldiers detained a ‘Palestinian’ ambulance carrying a woman in advanced pregnancy for over 30 minutes at a checkpoint near the village of Awarta following a terror attack in the area. According to the report, forces even ordered the ambulance engine and internal medical equipment to be turned off.

    The shooting attack near Gilad Farm, in which Israeli hero Benayahu Mellet was murdered | Photo: ZAKA

    According to the allegations, the woman gave birth to a stillborn baby inside the ambulance during the delay. The report further added that after reaching the hospital, she underwent life-saving emergency surgery, though doctors were unable to save the fetus.

    However, the IDF completely rejects the claims and presents a starkly different account of the event. The IDF Spokesperson stated that following the terror attack on July 24th, and based on a situational assessment in the sector, a temporary closure was placed on the city of Nablus. As part of these measures, on Monday, July 27th, dozens of ambulances passed through checkpoints into the city without incident.

    Yuval and Benayahu, who were murdered near Gilad Farm | Photo: MDA

    The military further stated that the ambulance in question arrived at the checkpoint near Awarta without completing the required advance security coordination. Consequently, troops operating at the site conducted a security inspection lasting only a few minutes. Following the check, the ambulance proceeded on its way into Nablus.

    The IDF emphasized that the military works continuously to facilitate the movement of medical personnel, noting that ambulances that coordinate their passage in advance pass without inspection. “There is no intention whatsoever to delay medical treatment or medical evacuation,” the IDF stated.

  • Gaza Holds Mass Funeral for 112 Extracted Terrorists

    Gaza Holds Mass Funeral for 112 Extracted Terrorists

    A massive funeral was held today (Tuesday) in the Gaza Strip for 112 terrorists who, according to ‘Palestinian’ reports, were recovered in recent days from under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Gaza City.

    Mass funeral for terrorists in Gaza | Photo: Arab social media

    Footage published on social media platforms showed dozens of coffins draped in ‘Palestinian’ flags, accompanied by crowds lining the city streets during the funeral procession.

    ‘Palestinian’ sources claimed the deceased belonged to the Abu Sharia and Al-Husaina families, whose bodies were retrieved from the ruins of their homes. The identities of the dead and the exact circumstances of their deaths could not be independently verified.

    Mass funeral for terrorists in Gaza | Photo: Arab social media

    According to data from the Gaza Health Ministry, over 72,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the outbreak of the war, including tens of thousands of terrorists belonging to Hamas and additional jihadist factions.

  • Bereaved Families Demand Netanyahu Halt Gaza Peace Plan

    Bereaved Families Demand Netanyahu Halt Gaza Peace Plan

    Bereaved families from Forum HaGvura (the Heroism Forum) turned to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning (Tuesday) with a demand to stop all progress on the “Board of Peace” points plan in Gaza until Hamas is completely eliminated. They urged him to clarify that Israel will not consent to any framework allowing the terror organization to retain power or transferring security responsibilities in the Strip to foreign entities.

    Israeli forces in Gaza | Photo: IDF Spokesperson

    In their letter, the families wrote: “At the outset of the war, the Cabinet set goals for concluding the campaign—goals the Israeli government repeatedly reiterated: Gaza will be demilitarized, and the terrorist organization Hamas will be defeated and will not rule Gaza, neither politically nor militarily. Furthermore, an explicit decision was made that the ‘Palestinian’ Authority will not govern Gaza, and security control over Gaza will forever remain in Israel’s hands, with Israel’s security from the river to the sea permanently entrusted to the IDF, not foreign parties. These statements were made repeatedly over these years and, as noted, were brought to a vote and decided by the Cabinet.”

    Later in the letter, the families warn that such a reality would contradict the objectives established at the beginning of the war, casting doubt on battlefield achievements and the safety of Israeli citizens. According to them, “Based on publications by the ‘Board of Peace,’ briefings from ‘mediators,’ and additional reports, Hamas continues to mock us and the world. The terror group remains alive and active, now gaining international recognition while retaining political and security control in Gaza under the guise of ‘alternate ‘Palestinian’ governance.’ This is compounded by abandoning our security to a foreign international force entering the Strip.”

    Hamas terrorists | Photo: Shutterstock

    “Honorable Prime Minister, we, the bereaved families who paid the ultimate price, cannot accept such a reality. Our heroic loved ones went into battle and did not return; they went forth bravely for victory. Our sons and daughters sacrificed their lives for the security and eternity of Israel, not to restore a murderous terror regime to our southern border. We will not allow our heroic loved ones to serve as the silver platter for a new terror regime in Gaza. We call upon you, Mr. Prime Minister: stand today before the nation and the world and declare—Israel firmly opposes any outline that does not include the absolute destruction of Hamas, both politically and militarily, ensuring our security remains solely in the hands of the IDF and no foreign entity,” the letter concluded.

    It should be noted that the letter arrives just days after bereaved families residing in the Gaza envelope, who are members of Forum HaGvura, also appealed to the Prime Minister to guarantee their security. The families warned against threats facing Gaza envelope residents and asked Netanyahu to ensure the lessons of October 7th are implemented so the security of communities and residents is never abandoned again. The forum emphasized that both letters join a consistent call by bereaved families: to guarantee that the war concludes with a clear defeat of Hamas and that Israel’s security remains the sole responsibility of the State of Israel and the IDF.

  • Qatar Confirms Draft U.S.-Iran Deal as Gulf Escalates

    Qatar Confirms Draft U.S.-Iran Deal as Gulf Escalates

    Qatar confirmed today (Tuesday) that contacts between the United States and Iran are continuing, and that the sides have progressed from exchanging messages to drafting understandings, after the “language” of emerging agreements was settled and a draft was exchanged between them.

    Strait of Hormuz | Photo: Shutterstock

    Alongside diplomatic efforts, tensions in the Gulf persist. For the second time since this morning, a report was received of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman, forcing its crew members to abandon vessel.

    Meanwhile, Israeli intelligence sources told Fox News that Israel was not updated on the details of the planned American strike against Iran that was ultimately canceled. “The Americans kept their cards very close to their chest. We had no idea what the strike would entail.”

    מוג'תבא חמינאי, המנהיג העליון השלישי בתולדות הרפובליקה האסלאמית
    Photo: Tasnim News Agency, image edited in accordance with CC BY 4.0 license

    As recalled, yesterday U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the contacts, declaring that “this is Iran’s last chance to make a deal,” while clarifying that the diplomatic channel remains open and that “talks with Iran are in full swing and ongoing constantly.”

    When asked whether he had set a deadline for Iran to reach an agreement, he replied: “We’ll see how it goes. We’re ready to strike whenever we want. Would I prefer to make a deal? I don’t want people to die. I asked the Saudi Crown Prince what would you prefer to do? Would you prefer we do this or not? And they said, we prefer a deal over a strike because you don’t know where those strikes will lead.”

  • Piers Morgan Grills Hamas Terrorist Ghazi Hamad on Live TV

    Piers Morgan Grills Hamas Terrorist Ghazi Hamad on Live TV

    Senior Hamas terrorist Ghazi Hamad, one of the few surviving top figures following the IDF’s targeted eliminations, laid out his doctrine regarding the Jewish state (“Why should Israel exist? That’s the question”) in an interview with British host Piers Morgan—until the tough questions began, causing him to lose his composure.

    Hamad was convinced he was entering a sympathetic platform and declared that “Hamas does not intentionally target civilians.” However, he was caught off guard when Morgan rejected the ridiculous argument, firing back: “That is absolute rubbish, Mr. Hamad. We all saw what happened on October 7th.”

    When Hamad continued to claim that no orders were given to kill women, children, and civilians, Morgan escalated his tone: “Errors? You shot innocent people. Hamas intentionally massacred people at a music festival. Hundreds of young people came to enjoy themselves, and that was a war crime.”

    October 7th massacre | Photo: Flash90, Shutterstock

    Hamad again tried to shirk responsibility, claiming that individuals might have acted against instructions. Morgan refused to accept the explanation, confronting him: “You burned people alive inside their homes.”

    Then came the question that left even Hamad speechless: “Why would you kidnap a baby? What possible justification could there be for that?” The senior Hamas official briefly lost his confidence, stammered, and tried to evade the question. Instead of answering, he invented a claim that Hamas offered at the beginning of the war to release all civilians, but “Israel refused.”

  • Antisemitism Surge: Over 50% of NYC Hate Crimes Target Jews

    Antisemitism Surge: Over 50% of NYC Hate Crimes Target Jews

    Antisemitism in New York continues to intensify: More than half of all hate crimes recorded in the city since the beginning of the year targeted Jews—even though they comprise only about 10% of the city’s population, according to new figures released yesterday (Monday) by the NYPD showing a 9.4% increase in hate crimes compared to the same period last year.

    Wall Street, New York | Photo: Shutterstock

    NYPD figures show that 360 hate crimes have been registered in the city since the start of the year, compared to 329 during the same period last year. More than half of them—205 cases, or 56.9%—were classified as antisemitic offenses. The surge in hate crimes is particularly striking given the simultaneous decline across all seven major crime categories in the city, including murder, shootings, robbery, burglary, grand larceny, and felony assault.

    The figures were published against a backdrop of growing criticism from Jewish leaders and organizations toward Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who they argue is failing to act with sufficient resolve against antisemitism. Critics point to his public statements on Israel, including accusing it of committing “genocide” during the war against Hamas, calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and refusing to condemn the chant “globalize the intifada.”

    Zohran Mamdani | Photo: Shutterstock

    “The public is influenced by the mayor’s messaging. He creates fear within the Jewish community,” testified Dov Hikind, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism and former New York State Assemblyman.

    Conversely, Mamdani rejected the criticism, stating that “there is no room for intolerance in New York.” He noted that the city administration increased the budget for the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes by 800%, adding $26 million to its funding.

  • Qatar & Turkey’s Secret Plot to Force Gaza Deal

    Qatar & Turkey’s Secret Plot to Force Gaza Deal

    Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem described yesterday (Monday) in an interview with Tal Meir how Qatar and Turkey are operating behind the scenes to advance the agreement with the murderous terrorist organization Hamas, attempting to shift the focus of pressure onto Israel through the U.S. administration.

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, archive | Photo: Reuters

    Ben Menachem explained that the mediating countries are attempting to hold a meeting in Cairo, after which they will turn to Washington requesting that pressure be put on Israel to implement the agreement: “Their major concern is that the right-wing government led by Netanyahu won’t make any move on this issue ahead of the elections in Israel at the end of October this year.”

    The Middle East analyst added that parallel preparations have already begun in the Gaza Strip toward implementing the outline, including establishing committees tasked with registering weapons held by Hamas and locating storage sites. He emphasized: “All preparations are supposed to be completed within 14 days, after which pressure on Israel to begin executing the agreement will intensify.”

    U.S. President Donald Trump | Photo: The White House

    “Ultimately, their plan is to go to Trump,” Ben Menachem explained, noting: “Both Turkey and Qatar cooked up this agreement behind the scenes to pass the ball into Israel’s court, and we may then witness American pressure pushing in that direction to begin executing the agreement.”

    Meanwhile, despite optimism in Israel, the expert assessed that Hamas will not truly disarm and emphasized that the issue is not limited to Hamas alone, as Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Strip has also announced its opposition to the Board of Peace agreement—raising the question of who will disarm them as well.

  • Inside Ancient Holy Site Where Jews Pray Amid Terror Wave

    Inside Ancient Holy Site Where Jews Pray Amid Terror Wave

    Overnight on August 3rd, 2026, Jews flocked to one of the oldest holy sites in Israel, Joseph’s Tomb. Judea and Samaria has faced a renewed, bloody wave of terror attacks carried out by Arabs in recent weeks, including tonight, when local Arabs threw rocks at the bus reporters were on. Joseph’s Tomb is a very holy site located in a very bad neighborhood. Yet, worshippers told C14 they were not deterred from making the journey. “Nothing to be afraid of. We’re here. This is our land, and it’s always going to be our land,” one worshipper said. Another added that the only fear worshippers hold is religious reverence: “We don’t really scared, just from the God, we’re scared.”

    According to sources as far back as Genesis 33:18, Joseph’s Tomb has a documented history of Jewish ownership spanning over 3,000 years, predating the emergence of Islam by roughly 1,500 years. After Joseph rose to power in Egypt, the Jewish people vowed to bring his bones back to his homeland for burial one day, and they made good on that promise during the Exodus from Egypt. In Joshua 24:32 it says, “As for the bones of Joseph, which the people of Israel brought up from Egypt, they buried them at Shechem, in the piece of land that Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor…for a hundred pieces of money. It became an inheritance for the descendants of Joseph.”

    Although the site remained under Jewish control for a period after the failed Oslo Accords, it was transferred to the ‘Palestinian’ Authority in the year 2000. Today, nearly every organized Jewish visit requires large IDF security protection. Joseph’s Tomb has been attacked by Arabs, burnt and vandalized, multiple times over the last years. The tomb has repeatedly required restoration after such violence.

    While ‘Palestinians’ seek to appropriate and erase Jewish history through historical, religious, and archeologically significant sites, Jews tonight were not fazed, and IDF soldiers were in good spirits as they mingled with dancing and praying worshippers, who were both visibly religious and not.

    Among those praying at the site was the mother of Avinatan Or, the last hostage to return from Gaza after 738 days in captivity. She said she came to the site to give thanks for what she described as the miracles surrounding her son’s return. Worshippers continued arriving by bus through the night, telling C14 they were praying for the success and peace of the State of Israel.