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Mandelblit admits:

Mandelblit admits: I did not authorize all police actions in Netanyahu's case

Former AG Avichai Mandelblit told the court he did not approve every police action in Netanyahu’s cases, but said specific authorization was unnecessary.

Mandelblit admits: I did not authorize all police actions in Netanyahu's case

2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to Temple Mount uncovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists uncover 300 meters of an ancient aqueduct that supplied water to Jerusalem's Temple Mount during the Hasmonean period.

2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to Temple Mount uncovered in Jerusalem

'Hamas is weak'

Avinatan Or’s mother reveals captor’s final words: 'Hamas is weak'

Ditza Or says a Hamas captor told her son the group was too weak to hold the remaining hostages, arguing that military pressure forced their release.

Avinatan Or’s mother reveals captor’s final words: 'Hamas is weak'

Arutz Sheva poll

Arutz Sheva poll: One-third of secular Israelis see plane rescue as ‘divine providence’

Nearly all Haredi and religious respondents attribute the rescue of passengers on the flight from Dubai to “Divine Providence," as do most traditional Jews.

Arutz Sheva poll: One-third of secular Israelis see plane rescue as ‘divine providence’

'You're part of that evil'

Yoni Levi to Mamdani: 'If you can't tell the difference, you're part of that evil'

Yonit Levi responds to NYC Mayor's Oct. 7 statements, arguing against comparing the massacre to Israel's war, and saying that doing so on that day in particular is 'inexcusable.'

Yoni Levi to Mamdani: 'If you can't tell the difference, you're part of that evil'

Ahead of elections: Likud searches for political defectors

Likud has established a team of MKs and strategic advisers to examine candidates from Gadi Eisenkot's party, aiming to persuade lawmakers to join the right-wing bloc after the elections.

Ahead of elections: Likud searches for political defectors

Transported explosives

Lebanon arrests two suspected Hezbollah members transporting explosives

Lebanese security forces reportedly arrest two suspected Hezbollah members carrying 500 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C4, in a car bound for Beirut.

Lebanon arrests two suspected Hezbollah members transporting explosives

After backlash

After backlash, Columbia U claims 'accidental error' behind 'October 7th Blush Sauce' menu

Columbia University apologizes after a dining menu lists "October 7th Blush Sauce" on the Hamas massacre anniversary, calling the wording an accidental error.

After backlash, Columbia U claims 'accidental error' behind 'October 7th Blush Sauce' menu

Netanyahu fires back at Ofer Winter: He's Bennett 2.0

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes Ofer Winter after he declared in an interview that "Bibi can go jump in a lake," comparing him to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu fires back at Ofer Winter: He's Bennett 2.0

US fighter jet disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran naval blockade

CENTCOM says a US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach the naval blockade against Iran.

US fighter jet disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran naval blockade

'You can't have it both ways'

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account: You can't have it both ways

Channel 12 News political commentator Amit Segal challenges claims made by Netanyahu's former military secretary, Avi Gil, regarding intelligence warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack.

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account: You can't have it both ways

Trump:

Trump: We stopped Iran from obtaining nukes, 18 men did not die in vain

President Trump honors 18 US servicemembers killed in the Iran war, saying their sacrifice helped prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump: We stopped Iran from obtaining nukes, 18 men did not die in vain

12 killed, 309 wounded in missile attack on Riyadh airport

At least 12 people killed, including an American, and 309 wounded in a missile attack on Riyadh's airport, believed to have been carried out by the Houthis.

12 killed, 309 wounded in missile attack on Riyadh airport

'They are the draft evaders'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams media: They are the draft evaders

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef criticizes the public attacks on yeshiva students and the use of the terms "draft evaders" during his weekly lecture in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams media: They are the draft evaders

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump administration urged Israel to launch a strike against Iran amid concerns over Tehran's military buildup, asking Israel to bear political risks ahead of elections, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

37 Years Later:

37 Years Later: Bereaved family demands removal of monument to terrorist

Yaakov Farag was murdered while guarding Har Bracha in 1988. Now, his widow is demanding that the IDF demolish a nearby monument commemorating his killer.

37 Years Later: Bereaved family demands removal of monument to terrorist

Sderot Yeshiva: Three years, two Simchat Torah celebrations

Moving video contrasts Simchat Torah at Sderot Yeshiva just hours after the October 7 massacre, with students singing under armed guard, and this year's celebrations filled with dancing and joy. Watch.

Sderot Yeshiva: Three years, two Simchat Torah celebrations

Man seriously wounded after accident gunfire

Man, 28, seriously wounded in Yavne after gun allegedly discharged from legally owned firearm; police investigate.

Man seriously wounded after accident gunfire

Hostage's mother accuses IDF commander of failing to save her son

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was mistakenly killed by IDF fire in Gaza, accuses former hostage commander Nitzan Alon of ignoring warnings, distress calls and signs that could have led to his rescue.

Hostage's mother accuses IDF commander of failing to save her son

Israel sends emergency aid to Panama following earthquake

Israel providing drinking water, essential food supplies, to communities affected by Panama earthquake, following instructions from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Israel sends emergency aid to Panama following earthquake

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

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'

Israel reveals codename for plane hijacking protocol

Israel has revealed the name of the IDF's emergency protocol for a civilian aircraft hijacking, used during the Flydubai incident.

Israel reveals codename for plane hijacking protocol

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

Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot:

Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot: You are forever part of Israel's history

Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem, pledges to honor him with presidential award once he recovers.

Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot: You are forever part of Israel's history

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 October 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 October 7 attacker

Ofer Winter:

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."

Ofer Winter: Bibi can go jump in a lake

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: Lost its moral compass

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: Lost its moral compass

After nearly three weeks

Tragic end: Body of Israeli missing in Greece found after nearly three weeks

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 after nearly three weeks

Operated on behalf of Iran

IDF strikes Iranian-directed 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 Iranian-directed terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

9/11-style

UAE: Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style 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 9/11-style attack on Ben Gurion Airport

Sa'ar slams Abbas

Sa'ar slams Abbas over election delay: 'Fooling the international community'

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.

Sa'ar slams Abbas over election delay: 'Fooling the international community'

‘Parasitic population’

‘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.

‘Parasitic population’: Yair Golan’s controversial remarks about haredim

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

Palestinian Authority 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.

Palestinian Authority set to postpone legislative elections until September 2027

'Goebbels is applauding'

'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.

'Goebbels is applauding': Anti-Israel South African jurist awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Across the Gaza Strip:

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.

Across the Gaza Strip: IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

Battalion commander: '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.

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