Times of Israel

The article discusses the IDF's investigation into a deadly gunfight in Tell and covers a significant week involving the defense minister and IDF chief of staff. It highlights Israel's fortifications on the Gaza Yellow Line and insights from military correspondent Emanuel Fabian.

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese have begun returning home as of 30 July, according to the UN. OCHA reports 821,077 people have started returning, while 360,000 remain displaced, with 26,000 in government shelters.

A Rishon Lezion deputy mayor was arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a city employee. Police conducted a covert probe following a complaint, with investigators describing the alleged misconduct as 'systematic and humiliating' and suspecting more victims.

Arbel Feldman, a torts lawyer from Rishon Lezion, was allegedly shot dead by his client. The bar association held a minute of silence and offered support to members facing threatening clients, while the suspect refused to surrender his gun and remained silent during police questioning.

An IDF investigation found that a settler hike in the West Bank village of Tell was unauthorized and insufficient troops responded to a deadly clash. Cpt. (res.) Benayahu Mellet was killed during the chaos, with the shooter's identity unclear, while Maj. Yuval Ezra exchanged gunfire with a gunman.

Israel has inaugurated the first school for extremist hilltop youth in the West Bank. The Beit El school is one of four planned to integrate minors in illegal farming outposts into the education system.

Anti-Israel candidate El-Sayed holds a narrow lead in Michigan's Senate primary against pro-Israel rival Stevens. Some outlets have called the race, while establishment Democrats secured House seat nominations in Michigan, Missouri, and Virginia.

A new museum has opened at a UK mansion where high-ranking Nazi officers were spied on during World War II. Jewish refugees, referred to as 'Listeners,' transcribed the officers' conversations, which were used to extract intelligence against Germany.

The US claims Palestinian mosque head Salah Sarsour was convicted decades ago of throwing firebombs and lied on an immigration form. His defense argues the conviction was based on a forced confession and lacks validity.

Antisemitic assaults in Britain increased by 82% in the first six months of 2026, according to a report. The Community Security Trust noted a 21% overall rise in antisemitic incidents, with a significant spike following the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Israelis are concerned about the risk of political violence amid a contentious campaign season. Scholars and officials warn of escalating toxic political discourse and predict potential worsening before improvement.

Netanyahu stated Israel did not agree to the Board of Peace's plan to disarm Hamas. The Israeli PM insisted the IDF will not withdraw from current positions until Hamas is fully disarmed, opposing a US-backed proposal for an initial Israeli pullback in Gaza.

Iran and Oman are moving toward a deal to regulate traffic through the Hormuz Strait, with progress reported. The crew of an Indian ship was rescued after being attacked in the Red Sea by the Houthis.

Israeli startup Hemispheric has developed an AI model trained on EEG data from 100,000 people to translate brain electrical activity for diagnosing conditions like PTSD. However, experts caution that the technology has not yet been proven effective.

Antisemitic assaults in Britain increased by 82% in the first six months of 2026, according to a report by the Community Security Trust. The same period saw a 21% overall rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK. A separate incident involved a soldier at an IDF training base being severely wounded by accidental gunfire.

An ex-general was labeled a 'traitor' as Haredi demonstrators rioted at an event for ultra-Orthodox draftees. Police intervened to protect a Haredi media adviser, who reported his kippa was knocked off and his laptop targeted during the protest.

The election committee has banned polling station workers from informing political parties about who has voted, citing violations of privacy protections and election secrecy. Likud and its allies are considering a court challenge against this ruling.

Hamas conducted a mass funeral for 112 individuals killed in an apparent Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike at the onset of the Gaza war. The burial followed months of efforts to recover victims from rubble, with sources indicating IDF is tightening its Gaza strike policies under pressure from the Board of Peace.

Major League Soccer is investigating antisemitic abuse directed at Israeli player Dor Turgeman of the New England Revolution following 'death to Israel' chants after he scored against CF Montreal. The league stated that hateful language has 'no place' in sport.

Operations at Najran Airport near Yemeni border have been suspended indefinitely after an attack claimed by the Houthis, which caused radar damage. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed rebels is escalating.