Beit Shemesh’s first female mayor wants her city to be a ray of light for Israel

Entering office on Tuesday, Aliza Bloch says the Jerusalem suburb can transform from a hotbed of religious friction into a shining example of coexistence

Netanyahu to announce he’ll remain defense minister, appoint deputy IDF head

Likud sources say PM met with outgoing and incoming chiefs of staff and head of Shin Bet to discuss appointment

Israeli seriously hurt as massive barrage from Gaza pummels south

Some 100 rockets, mortar shells, anti-tank missiles fired at Israel a day after deadly flareup in the Strip; IDF retaliates with airstrikes, reportedly killing 2

Thousands attend funeral for special forces officer killed in Gaza raid

President Rivlin, Education Minister Bennett and Communication Minister Kara join ceremony for soldier remembered as a hero

Israeli robot-filled warehouse seeks to cut delivery time for groceries

Tel Aviv-based CommonSense Robotics launches what it calls ‘the world’s smallest automated e-commerce facility,’ believing that when robots process orders, errors are reduced

Netanyahu: There is no diplomatic solution for Gaza

At World War I centenary, PM says he’ll do everything to avoid ‘unnecessary wars’ with Hamas, says Israel was a ‘step away’ from confrontation before terror group ‘wised up’

At WWI centenary, Netanyahu says Israel ‘shielding’ Europe from terrorism

https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-wwi-centenary-netanyahu-says-israel-shielding-europe-from-terrorism/

Palestinian tries to stab soldier in West Bank, is shot – IDF

https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-tries-to-stab-soldier-in-west-bank-is-shot-idf/

Netanyahu green-lights death penalty for terrorists

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-green-lights-bill-mandating-death-penalty-for-terrorists/

Graffiti about ’12 dead’ and Jesus painted on French Jewish center

https://www.timesofisrael.com/graffiti-about-12-dead-and-jesus-painted-on-french-jewish-center/