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Report:

Report: Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.

Concern in Lebanon:

Concern in Lebanon: Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government

Amid fears of renewed fighting with Iran, Hezbollah's political opponents warn that the terrorist group could destabilize Lebanon through assassinations and security incidents.

Report:

Report: Huckabee warns Gaza peace plan lacks staff and resources

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee warns that staffing shortages and uncertainty over military support could jeopardize Trump's Gaza peace plan, according to Politico.

Ahead of elections

Ahead of elections: Unusual appeal by leading Religious Zionist Rabbis

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis issue an emergency letter warning against voting for parties that may fail to cross the electoral threshold. "This is a matter of life and death."

Students recount horrific moments after deadly explosion

Fifteen-year-old students who witnessed a deadly explosion during a school trip in northern Israel have spoken publicly for the first time about the terrifying moments they treated wounded classmates and tried to save lives.

12-year-old Ruth Teller killed in accident in Yitzhar

Ruth Teller, 12, was critically injured Thursday afternoon while riding an electric bicycle in the community of Yitzhar in Samaria.

Sderot mayor asks for new neighborhood at Gaza Pioneers site

Sderot mayor Alon Davidi arrived to offer support to dozens of families and activists from the Nachala Movement who set up camp near the northern perimeter and asked for approval to build a new neighborhood at their encampment.

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who was involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Cheshvan 11:

Light a candle for Matriarch Rachel's yahrzeit

Matriarch Rachel's life touches the hearts of Jewish women generation after generation no matter where they are.

Dramatic footage

Dramatic footage: Yamam officers rappel from roof to rescue woman threatening to jump

A woman who barricaded herself inside her apartment and threatened to jump was safely rescued after Yamam officers rappelled from the building's roof to an 11th-floor apartment window.

Trump

Trump: Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Ben Gvir defies attorney general over Negev demolitions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara that he will continue attending demolitions of illegal structures in the Negev.

Israel sanctions Lebanese fuel company for supplying fuel to Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved sanctions against Coral Oil after Israeli authorities found that the company supplied diesel and gasoline to a Hezbollah-owned fuel distributor.

Yitzhar

Yitzhar: 12-year-old girl critically injured while riding bicycle

Magen David Adom and IDF medical teams are performing resuscitation efforts on a girl approximately 12 years old who was injured while riding a bicycle in the community of Yitzhar in Samaria.

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"Tefillin for every child"

"Tefillin for every child": Journalist slams Deri's election promise

Amichai Attali criticized Deri's "Tefillin for Every Child" program, claiming that its real purpose is to create jobs for political associates.

Modelyo raises approximately $17 million to secure cloud and AI

Modelyo announced on Thursday, October 22, 2026, that it has raised approximately $17 million, primarily from U.S. investors, to accelerate the development of its Sovereign Confidential Cloud platform and expand its international operations.

'I Got Death Threats':

'I Got Death Threats': Model sues UN envoy for 500,000 NIS over Nazi comparison

Israeli actress and model Sarai Givaty ​​has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking half a million shekels in damages against Francesca Albanese, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories.

Family asks for help:

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin is facing a devastating relapse. His medulloblastoma has returned, and he urgently needs advanced treatment in the United States. His family cannot cover the hospital’s required deposit alone. Please open your heart and help give Chaim ben Yael another chance to fight.

Watch:

'Bibi, King of Israel!' Rival chants greet Eisenkot at Western Wall

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits Jerusalem's Western Wall under heavy security, drawing cheers from supporters and pro-Netanyahu chants from others.

Draft evader's arrest sparks violent clashes at Elad yeshivas

Protests erupt in Elad after yeshiva student arrested for draft evasion; students accuse hurling stun grenades in yeshiva compounds, allegedly near uninvolved students.

Unusual meeting at haredi leader's home

Rabbi Dov Lando urges working haredi voters to support United Torah Judaism despite frustrations, warning against alternative parties.

Israeli aerospace giant launches Boeing 777 conversions in US

Israel Aerospace Industries begins converting Boeing 777 passenger jets into cargo aircraft at a new Arizona facility, expanding its global operations and creating hundreds of American jobs.

Deri promises: Free tefillin for every bar mitzvah boy in Israel

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri unveils plan to provide free tefillin and prayer shawls to every 13-year-old Jewish boy, establish prayer spaces in schools.

Shin Bet busts foreign interference campaign ahead of elections

Shin Bet targeting social media accounts linked to foreign influence operations targeting Israel's upcoming elections.

Nine rescued after minibus crashes

Firefighters rescue nine young passengers trapped in a minibus that veered off highway near Beit Shemesh.

Katz:

Katz: Opposition leaders will bear responsibility for any enemy attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses opposition leaders of undermining deterrence by dismissing warnings of possible pre-election attacks, warns they will bear responsibility if Israel is attacked.

Suspected hate crime:

Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan, hate crime investigation launched

A Jewish resident of Crown Heights was stabbed near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition as police investigate a possible antisemitic motive.

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

In unprecedented warning delivered through a UN official, Hamas threatens another October 7-style massacre, targeting Israel and abroad.

New community inaugurated 30 days after deadly terror attack

14 families move into the new community of Neot Harim, established between Neve Tzuf and Nahliel. The inauguration takes place 30 days after Netanel Shakron was murdered.

Vatican:

Vatican: Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment following surgery

Vatican doctors say Pope Leo XIV requires no additional cancer treatment after tests confirmed the disease had not spread, clearing the way for his recovery.

India:

India: Historic Jewish cemetery recognized as national heritage site

Despite only three Jews remaining in the city, a court rejects developers' attempts to seize the land and upholds the historic cemetery's protected status.

Report:

Report: US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.

As Trump weighs Iran strikes

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

NBC News reports that the US is withdrawing troops and reducing embassy staff across the Middle East as Trump considers new military strikes against Iran's nuclear and oil facilities.

Dramatic decision

Dramatic decision: AIPAC to end candidate endorsements

AIPAC announces it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct PAC contributions, while maintaining political fundraising efforts through other channels.

Poll:

Poll: Smotrich and Feiglin's party wins 8 seats

Despite gains for the Religious Zionist Party-Zehut alliance, the right-wing bloc is losing ground in the final stretch before the elections.

As riots rock France

As riots rock France, Shin Bet director holds high-level security talks in Paris

Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.

Report

Report: IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.

Near diplomatic crisis

Israeli robot APC goes rogue, IDF airstrikes nearly spark diplomatic crisis

An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.

US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet

US Treasury sanctions an international law firm, shipping companies, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and fund its military programs.