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Braden Eric Peters, known online as “Clavicular,” previously sparked outrage over an antisemitic video in which he sang “Heil Hitler.” After arriving in Tel Aviv, he posted a video with a manager of the IDF’s English-language social media accounts, who told him, “I have the login details for the military account.” The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said: “The incident is being investigated, and disciplinary action will be taken.”

A chance discovery at the Technion has brought an emotional moment of closure to the family of Staff Sgt. Idan Raz, who was killed while defending the IDF's Pega military outpost on October 7, 2023, after saving the lives of 26 fellow soldiers.

The president briefed the prime minister on efforts to stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of renewing talks with Iran. The two stressed full coordination between Israel and the US and also discussed advancing measures in southern Lebanon and resuming talks in Rome, a source familiar with the details told Israel Hayom. 

The undersea pipeline between Ashdod and Ashkelon has been completed, allowing gas flows to Egypt to increase by about 2 billion cubic meters a year. The amount of gas Israel is committed to supplying Egypt is expected to grow by about 40%.

Some 6,000 new olim are expected to arrive to Israel this summer, and OU Israel is preparing to help children and teens build social connections ahead of the start of the school year through Camp Dror. Eyal Tannenbaum, who began as a camper and is returning to the camp as a counselor, speaks about the importance of creating friendships for young olim that last throughout their lives, even after camp.

The world's first university-level influencer program graduates its inaugural class, prepared to reshape Israel's image in the digital arena.

Netanyahu, Katz and senior security officials will discuss tonight the possibility of relocating American bases from countries in the Middle East to the Negev, in southern Israel. Israeli political officials have expressed support for the idea and have raised the proposal with senior American officials. At the same time, Israel is aware of concerns that such a move could make the country a more significant target for Iran.

Direct taxation, control of markets and smuggling are helping Hamas swell its coffers. Funds from abroad are funneled into the Gaza Strip through an offset mechanism in the form of goods. The IDF is divided: Southern Command is pushing for a return to fighting, while the General Staff warns against military rule in Gaza. A security official says the resignation of the head of the terrorist organization's government committee is "only for show, for the Americans. On the ground, nothing will change."

Senior opposition figures, the justice system and media organizations harshly criticized the government's decision not to comply with a High Court ruling on the composition of the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council. They also warned of damage to the Israel's rule of law and freedom of the press.

In a statement issued by the government, it said, “The government unanimously approved the proposal by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and declared that it would not recognize any decision, approval, appointment or action carried out by the Second Authority Council as long as it does not meet the explicit threshold conditions set by law.