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‘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'

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

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

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"

"Don’t Leave Me on My Own": Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov 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.

"Don’t Leave Me on My Own": Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov sings with Zusha

‘What are you afraid of?’

‘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.

‘What are you afraid of?’ 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:

UK Green Party leader loses by-election after party brands Zionism ‘a form of racism’

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.'

UK Green Party leader loses by-election after party brands Zionism ‘a form of racism’

IDF concerns:

IDF concerns: Two IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon 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.

IDF concerns: Two IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon 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'

Shrapnel all over my body: Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone 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.

Shrapnel all over my body: Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone back on his feet

Poll:

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.

Poll: Who do Israelis want as prime minister?

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

Palestinian Arab factions discuss postponing first elections in 20 years

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 first elections in 20 years

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

For the first time

For the first time: Israeli pavilion at defense exhibition in Morocco

Israel's Defense Ministry leads its first official delegation to a defense exhibition in Marrakech, opening a national pavilion showcasing a range of advanced defense systems.

For the first time: Israeli pavilion at defense exhibition in Morocco

Ra'am MK refuses to label Hamas a terrorist organization

MK Yasser Hujirat avoids calling Hamas a terrorist group and suggests anti-Netanyahu parties rule out cooperation with Ra'am merely to gain seats.

Ra'am MK refuses to label Hamas a terrorist organization

Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood terrorist

The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed on December 3.

Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood terrorist

'Take off your kippah'

Ofer Winter confronted in Bnei Brak: Take off your kippah, you're burning the Torah

Ofer Winter receives a warm reception in Bnei Brak before being confronted by extremist haredi protesters from the Jerusalem Faction, who shout insults at him.

Ofer Winter confronted in Bnei Brak: Take off your kippah, you're burning the Torah

Report:

Report: US prepares major Iran strike plans

The New York Times reports that the Pentagon is preparing a three-day military campaign against Iran as three US aircraft carriers head to the Middle East, though Trump is reluctant to strike.

Report: US prepares major Iran strike plans

Zach and Montana

Watch: Zach and Montana show real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

On the third anniversary of October 7th, Zach Sage Fox and Montana Tucker put deniers in VR headsets to watch the footage from that day, then bring out two survivors who were there.

Watch: Zach and Montana show real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

Amid Houthi attacks

US issues Middle East travel warning amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The US State Department warns Americans of possible attacks and travel disruptions in the Middle East as Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia escalate.

US issues Middle East travel warning amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.:

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.: Former military sec. reveals what happened before the Hamas attack

Former military secretary Avi Gil recounts the dramatic hours leading up to October 7, including the initial 3:55 a.m. alert, his 6:29 a.m. call to Netanyahu, and an alleged attempt to alter official records.

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.: Former military sec. reveals what happened before the Hamas attack

Watch:

Heavy gunfire near Kedumim: Forces deployed to the area

Multiple gunshots were heard this evening from the nearby village of Qaddum, alarming Kedumim residents. Local security forces and IDF troops were mobilized.

Heavy gunfire near Kedumim: Forces deployed to the area

Israeli tourist dies suddenly in Madrid

The man in his 80s suffered cardiac arrest during a trip to Spain. ZAKA 360 coordinated with Israeli and Spanish officials to bring his body home for burial in Ashkelon.

Israeli tourist dies suddenly in Madrid

Netanyahu surprised with 'Happy Birthday' at election rally

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an unexpected birthday surprise Thursday evening when hundreds of local officials, activists and public representatives broke into song to celebrate his 77th birthday.

Netanyahu surprised with 'Happy Birthday' at election rally

Moshe Feiglin:

'Open the borders and let them go': Moshe Feiglin calls for Gazans to leave Gaza

'The price for peace should be that Gaza, that was always part of the Jewish Land, Eretz Israel, should be given back to the Jews. This is justice', says Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin, offering to relocate Gazans to Somaliland

'Open the borders and let them go': Moshe Feiglin calls for Gazans to leave Gaza

Shas blames anti-draft riots on attorney general

Shas claims draft-evasion arrests are politically motivated to weaken the right-wing bloc.

Shas blames anti-draft riots on attorney general

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump: 'US will not attack Iran before midterm elections'

US President Donald Trump announced that he will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. He said talks with Tehran are making progress and that the blockade will continue.

Donald Trump: 'US will not attack Iran before midterm elections'

Watch:

Watch: Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

A Haredi battalion broke into song and dance after swearing into the IDF at the Western Wall - while protests against the draft were underway elsewhere in Jerusalem.

Watch: Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in attacks and holding hostages

The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in Gaza who were involved in holding hostages and advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, saying both violated the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in attacks and holding hostages

Israel honors filmmakers for NAZA rebuttal

National Public Diplomacy Directorate chief Tzipi Hotovely honors the creators of NAZA - The True Story, which has drawn tens of millions of views worldwide.

Israel honors filmmakers for NAZA rebuttal

Disturbance and conflict:

Anti-draft protests in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak spiral out of control

Anti-draft protests escalate into riots, vehicle attacks, and Highway 4 roadblocks, with protesters calling police 'Nazis.' Police Commissioner Danny Levy ordered decisive action and warned of arrests.

Anti-draft protests in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak spiral out of control

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

The ISA has revealed a series of terrorism investigations involving residents of Israel’s southern Negev region.

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream recalled over possible plastic contamination

Consumers are urged not to eat affected containers of Ben & Jerry’s Milk & Honey ice cream following a complaint about a foreign object resembling plastic.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream recalled over possible plastic contamination