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IDF strikes Hamas Nukhba gathering

Israeli airstrikes eliminate several Hamas Nukhba terrorists gathered in Gaza City, senior Islamic Jihad anti-tank commander in northern Gaza, amid continued ceasefire violations.

IDF strikes Hamas Nukhba gathering

Panama rocked by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, October 9, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, injuring at least 27 people and prompting evacuations across the country.

Panama rocked by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

British moral clarity:

UK embraces Palestinian Arab “Museum" showcasing mass-murderers

The British boycott Israeli products for false claims of "settler violence, but their policies include the turning of a blind eye to PA glorification of real, proven Arab terrorism. Opinion.

UK embraces Palestinian Arab “Museum" showcasing mass-murderers

Gantz refuses to quit Knesset race: 'I'm running until the end'

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz rejects calls to withdraw from elections, dismissing claims of wasted votes.

Gantz refuses to quit Knesset race: 'I'm running until the end'

Beverly Hills Rabbi builds a new community in Jerusalem

This Friday: brunch and site tour in Givat HaMatos with Rabbi Kalman Topp. Explore the new neighborhood and hear the vision behind the new Anglo community, Ahavat Yisrael.

Beverly Hills Rabbi builds a new community in Jerusalem

The Eternity of Israel

Our ability to stand against the attacks of terror, falsehood, and wickedness of our Muslim enemies and those who do their bidding lies in the fundamental and basic understanding of the first Rashi of Breishit that “He declared the power of His deeds to His people."

The Eternity of Israel

Between humans, lions, and hyenas

The humanity of animals and the barbarity of man. Opinion.

Between humans, lions, and hyenas

Into the fray:

Why EU corruption scandals matter for both America and Israel

The dim view that both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have of the EU appears to be affirmed by a procession of high-level corruption scandals that have erupted recently. Opinion.

Why EU corruption scandals matter for both America and Israel

Historic first: Israeli Air Force joins Morocco airshow

Israeli Air Force delegation participates in Marrakech Airshow for the first time since the Abraham Accords, meeting Moroccan military officials to strengthen defense ties and cooperation.

Historic first: Israeli Air Force joins Morocco airshow

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza, including Oct. 7 attacker

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminates Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7, Hamas Nukhba terrorist in separate strikes in Khan Yunis.

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza, including Oct. 7 attacker

Ofer Winter:

'Bibi can go jump in a lake'

Ofer Winter addresses the possibility of joining a Netanyahu-led government, makes clear he will not compromise on his demands: "I don't work for any individual."

'Bibi can go jump in a lake'

UK Green leader won't say if Israel has a right to exist

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski avoids answering whether Israel has a right to exist, while distancing himself from a party motion declaring Zionism racist.

UK Green leader won't say if Israel has a right to exist

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

Trump appoints Truth Social adviser Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of November's midterm elections.

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

'Lost its moral compass'

Netanyahu slams Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay

Netanyahu condemns the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, accusing her of spreading anti-Israel accusations and criticizing the Nobel Committee.

Netanyahu slams Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay

Trump:

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

After nearly three weeks

Tragic end: Body of Israeli missing in Greece found

The body of Ami Yogev, 46, from Modi'in, found on Mount Olympus in Greece, approximately two and a half weeks after he was last seen. He apparently fell from a considerable height.

Tragic end: Body of Israeli missing in Greece found

Operated on behalf of Iran

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

The IDF says it targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, an Iranian-directed terrorist who planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Syria.

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

Vows to dismantle court

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting its operations over prosecutions involving Americans and Israelis.

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

9/11-style

UAE: Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Ben Gurion Airport

UAE prosecutors say Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned to crash a passenger jet into Ben Gurion Airport after years of preparation for a terror attack.

UAE: Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Ben Gurion Airport

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Sa'ar slams Abbas

'Fooling the international community with election delay'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas of repeatedly breaking promises to hold elections and implement reforms, saying the PA faces no consequences for its actions.

'Fooling the international community with election delay'

Yinon Magal apologizes to Bibas family

Following an uproar over his remarks against former hostages and bereaved families, Yinon Magal met with two relatives of Shiri Bibas and apologized for his comments.

Yinon Magal apologizes to Bibas family

‘Parasitic population’

Yair Golan’s controversial remarks about haredim

Democrats chairman Yair Golan said that the Haredi population must be transformed into a productive one.

Yair Golan’s controversial remarks about haredim

Parashat Bereishit:

Author of history

The Creation narrative demonstrates perfectly the dichotomy of the Torah: it is simultaneously the story of one particular nation-the Jewish people-and the story of all humanity.

Author of history

Dvar Torah for Noahides:

Why would you not murder?

A simple question for Parashat Bereshit, and how every logical answer to it collapses.

Why would you not murder?

Houthi war escalates:

3 killed in Riyadh airport attack, fierce fighting in Yemen

Saudi Arabia launches fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets as Yemeni government forces claim control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

3 killed in Riyadh airport attack, fierce fighting in Yemen

FDA approves Teva’s once-monthly schizophrenia treatment

Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva receives FDA approval for WELTRUZA, a new long-acting injection for schizophrenia that eliminates the need for daily medication.

FDA approves Teva’s once-monthly schizophrenia treatment

PA set to postpone legislative elections until September 2027

PA Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh informs France that worsening conditions have made it impossible to hold the November 28 elections.

PA set to postpone legislative elections until September 2027

Parashat Bereishit:

The medrash quoted by Rashi - what is it actually telling us?

The nations of the world do not accept the Torah and will surely reject our use of it as proof for our rights to the Eretz Yisroel. What is the medrash quoted by Rashi actually telling us?

The medrash quoted by Rashi - what is it actually telling us?

'Goebbels is applauding'

Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay, who received the award, is known for her anti-Israel statements and has previously accused Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Likud responds to Avi Gil: ‘A blood libel’

Likud launches a fierce attack following an interview in which former military secretary Avi Gil leveled serious allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Likud responds to Avi Gil: ‘A blood libel’

Across the Gaza Strip:

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

Terrorist organizations used facilities to store dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, Kalashnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment.

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

'I lost a friend, the IDF lost an outstanding commander'

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed when an IDF Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon; his commander remembered him as a beloved officer and friend.

'I lost a friend, the IDF lost an outstanding commander'

Dvar Haftorah - Machar Chodesh:

When elections turn friends into enemies

The danger begins when disagreement changes the way we see the person on the other side. The story of David and Jonathan, read this week, is model for difference between friends.

When elections turn friends into enemies

PTSD and the soldier you know:

The empty seat in Shul: Israel’s next front after October 7

PTSD can be devastating, but recovery is possible, and nobody should have to pursue it alone. I know. I was there.

The empty seat in Shul: Israel’s next front after October 7

Missing haredi teen turns 21

Avraham Moishe Kleinerman, who disappeared near Meron approximately four and a half years ago, marks his 21st birthday today, as his family continues to search for answers about his fate.

Missing haredi teen turns 21

Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

Acknowledging the reality of who the aggressors were, the scale and barbaric nature of the atrocities they committed, and the basic humanity of the victims, would put the war into a “context" Mamdani can never admit. Opinion.

Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

IDF eliminates three Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

The terrorists included an Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander and a Hamas company commander. The IDF said they had advanced attacks against Israeli troops and violated the ceasefire agreement.

IDF eliminates three Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Israel must destroy the ayatollahs before Iran has a nuclear bomb

For nearly 50 years Iran has told us they are coming to kill the Jews, so while there is still time let Israel move quickly to at last end the Iranian threat. Opinion.

Israel must destroy the ayatollahs before Iran has a nuclear bomb

Melanie Phillips:

The Jewish fifth columnists

Outrage over anti-Israel extremists shouldn’t obscure the bigotry of much mainstream thinking. Opinion.

The Jewish fifth columnists

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

A Palestinian Arab with ties to Hamas was arrested on suspicion of posting a video glorifying the October 7 massacre on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

"Don’t Leave Me on My Own"

Captivity survivor sings with Zusha

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov joined musical duo Zusha for a joint performance of their hit “Don’t Leave Me on My Own" at an October 7 memorial event in New York.

Captivity survivor sings with Zusha

Parashat Breishit:

The slow but worthwhile process

The highest joy and achievement in life is to find the inner courage to set our own interests aside in the service of another, in the service of a higher purpose.

The slow but worthwhile process

‘What are you afraid of?’

Man rips mask off protester’s face in New York

A confrontation caught on video shows a man challenging a pro-Palestinian protester in New York before ripping a Hamas mask off his face.

Man rips mask off protester’s face in New York

Indictment: Suspects held stolen IDF missile

A Palestinian illegal resident from Judea and Samaria and two residents of Shfar'am have been charged with possessing a Matador missile stolen from the IDF.

Indictment: Suspects held stolen IDF missile

Britain:

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

IDF concerns:

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

An investigation into an incident initially classified as an 'operational accident,' later found that the two injured soldiers had been removing gunpowder from ammunition as part of a game.

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

Man killed in road accident near Ma’ale Mikhmas

A man in his mid-30s was killed in a collision between a car and a bus near Ma’ale Mikhmas. Magen David Adom teams called to the scene found him unconscious and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Man killed in road accident near Ma’ale Mikhmas

'Shrapnel all over my body'

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Critically wounded when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his tank in southern Lebanon, H. was rescued under fire by Egoz fighters. Just three months later, he is back on his feet, defying his doctors’ predictions.

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Poll:

Who do Israelis want as prime minister?

According to the poll, 59% oppose including an Arab party in the coalition, while 53% support having a haredi party in the next government.

Who do Israelis want as prime minister?

Tomorrow at 6 a.m., one ticket could win $200,000

Turns out only 280 tickets are left before the live drawing tomorrow morning, and every ticket helps fund 2,000 medical emergency responses a day across Israel.

Tomorrow at 6 a.m., one ticket could win $200,000

US sanctions 17 vessels in crackdown on Iran's shadow oil fleet

The US Treasury sanctions 17 vessels and networks transporting Iranian oil, aiming to cut Tehran's revenue and intensify pressure for a peace agreement.

US sanctions 17 vessels in crackdown on Iran's shadow oil fleet

Back to the beginning

Podcast: Reflections on the Genesis narrative

Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman ponder the creation of man, and share thoughts on this expansive Torah portion.

Podcast: Reflections on the Genesis narrative

Palestinian Arab factions discuss postponing elections

Palestinian Arab factions are considering delaying November's legislative elections, with Islamic Jihad claiming an agreement and Fatah saying talks continue.

Palestinian Arab factions discuss postponing elections

UK PM demands Greens reverse motion declaring Zionism racism

British PM Andy Burnham urges Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse a motion labeling Zionism racist, warning it undermines a two-state solution.

UK PM demands Greens reverse motion declaring Zionism racism

Watch:

El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed walks away when asked by a reporter why he had not marked the October 7 Hamas massacre.

El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Iran's nuclear chief:

'We will not abandon uranium enrichment'

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.

'We will not abandon uranium enrichment'