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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.

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.

Netanyahu meets with hundreds of rabbis ahead of elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met Thursday with hundreds of rabbis from Israel’s religious Zionist community as part of an effort to increase voter turnout among right-wing voters.

Live:

Live: Herzog presents award to rescuers on Flydubai flight

President Isaac Herzog presents the Medal of Civilian Heroism to six Israelis who subdued the terrorist and saved the passengers aboard the Flydubai flight.

Bedouin indicted for providing weapons used to kill soldier

Three Bedouin Arabs from southern Israel provided weapons used to murder Border Police officer Sergeant Shira Chaya Suslik, indictment reveals.

Netanyahu meets Paraguayan VP in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana to discuss stronger bilateral ties, thanks Paraguay for steadfast support of Israel throughout war.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Ibrahim Alam, who aided abduction of Sgt. Shaked Dahan's body; second Hamas terrorist also eliminated.

“Kill lots of Jews"

“Kill lots of Jews": Arab pharmaceutical student planned to murder Jews

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against Muhammad Shalabi of Beit Hanina, alleging that he planned to attack security forces and Jewish civilians using explosives and poisons.

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack

Police complete investigation into 52-year-old Old City resident suspected of deliberately setting fire to a sukkah in central Jerusalem due to racist motives.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef again attacks Ben Gvir

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef criticizes the Otzma Yehudit chairman: “There are people who talk and attract young people with all kinds of slogans, but what do they actually do? Nothing."

Haredi protesters thwart military arrests in two cities

Military Police forced to withdraw without making arrests in Dimona, Bat Yam, after dozens of haredi protesters physically blocked arrest operations targeting draft evaders.

4 years later

4 years later: Ofer Cassif convicted of assaulting police officer

MK Ofer Cassif has been convicted of aggravated assault on a police officer over an incident that occurred approximately four years ago during a demonstration in the southern Hebron Hills.

Haredi faction announces mass protests, major roadblocks

Jerusalem Faction announces mass demonstrations protesting arrests of yeshiva students; major traffic disruptions expected in Jerusalem and central Israel.

After 3 years of silence

After 3 years of silence: PM's military Secretary reveals calls on morning of massacre

Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, who was alongside Netanyahu on the morning of October 7, raises suspicions of an attempt to alter the official records of calls with the Prime Minister.

Historic milestone:

Historic milestone: First US-made Iron Dome interceptor delivered to Israel

Israel receives first fully US-made Iron Dome interceptor from a new Raytheon-Rafael facility in Arkansas, marking milestone in US-Israel defense cooperation.

UK refuses to close Jerusalem consulate, renames it ‘UK Mission’

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announces that the British Consulate General in Jerusalem will remain open under a new name following talks with Israel,

Watch

Watch: How police dealt with incitement convoy that pampaged through southern Israel

Yoav Unit officers blocked a convoy of motorcycles and scooters whose riders were driving recklessly while carrying Islamic Movement flags, deliberately choosing October 7 for their demonstration.

3 years after 10/7

3 years after 10/7: IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Three years after October 7, the IDF is overhauling its observation unit: Operations rooms will be moved farther from the border or fortified..

Report: Pentagon orders preparations for renewed war with Iran

Pentagon instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for renewed military operations against Iran, potentually before Israel's elections, report says.

Pro-Palestinian groups:

Pro-Palestinian groups call for boycott of Andrea Bocelli concert in Jordan

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists in Jordan are urging a boycott of Andrea Bocelli's Petra concert, citing his support for Israel.

Adi Marciano to daughter Noa:

Adi Marciano to her daughter Noa: You never taught me how to be a bereaved mother

At the national memorial ceremony, Adi Marciano delivers a poignant tribute to her daughter, IDF lookout Noa Marciano, who was abducted alive on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity.

On October 7 anniversary

Anti-Israel protesters rally at Columbia, NYU on October 7 anniversary

Anti-Israel protesters gather at Columbia University and NYU on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre, chanting pro-intifada slogans.

Report:

Report: Maduro, wife face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans

New York prosecutors are expected to charge Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

Leiter blasts Mamdani

Leiter blasts Mamdani's October 7 statement: Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter sharply criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his October 7 anniversary statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

'Trust was shattered'

'Trust was shattered' | Bereaved relative calls for full Oct. 7 probe at national ceremony

Omri Shifroni, who lost family members in the massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri, speaks at national memorial ceremony and calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and restore public trust.

'We will NEVER forget'

Trump marks three years since October 7: We will NEVER forget

President Trump marks three years since the October 7 massacre, honoring the victims and survivors and vowing to always stand against terror and evil.

Minnesota:

Charges: ISIS sympathizer targeted Minnesota mall over Jewish ownership

An 18-year-old Minnesota man allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned a mass shooting at the Mall of America because he believed it was Jewish-owned, federal charges say.

Watch:

Watch: National October 7 families memorial ceremony

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen host the October 7th Families memorial ceremony at Park Hayarkon, marking three years since the massacre.

Even before midterms

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran even before midterm elections

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to strike Iran before the midterms as Trump seeks progress in the war and lower gas prices, according to The Atlantic.

Cain, Abel, and the shepherds of Israel

A century-old debate over shepherding in the Land of Israel takes on new meaning as modern farms combine agriculture, security, and settlement in defending Jewish control of the land.

‘For unity in the nation’:

‘For unity in the nation’: Rabbi Kalmanson recites Kaddish at 10/7 memorial

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson, whose son Elhanan fell while rescuing residents of Be’eri, recited Kaddish and called for unity and mutual responsibility.

Polls:

Polls: Netanyahu bloc sees unprecedented success

Channel 13 gives Netanyahu’s bloc 55 seats, while a separate Channel 14 poll gives the bloc 63 seats, with Likud leading at 31 in the latter survey.

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Hezbollah activity has been identified in three areas of southern Lebanon from which the IDF is expected to withdraw under the agreements with Lebanon.

Not yet out of danger

Neria Leiter shows encouraging sign of improvement, but not yet out of danger

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter provides his son's condition, 'Neria has severe head injuries, but in recent days he has begun breathing on his own. He is still unconscious.'

‘He was in my arms’:

‘He was in my arms’: Menachem Kalmanson breaks down Recounting brother’s death

Menachem Kalmanson tearfully recalled how his brother Elhanan was shot while rescuing residents of Kibbutz Be’eri after hours of lifesaving missions.

Herzog at Nova site: ‘We will dance again, we will live again’

Marking three years since the October 7 massacre, President Isaac Herzog addresses memorial ceremony at Nova Festival site in Re’im.

‘A disgrace to NYC’:

Mamdani slammed for turning October 7 anniversary into attack on Israel

Israeli, US, and Jewish officials condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Despite US pressure

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million despite US pressure

Reuters reports Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million for displaced Lebanese families, despite tighter US pressure and growing obstacles to moving funds.

After intercontinental saga:

After intercontinental saga: Mali and Liel return to Israel

After disappearing in Vienna, being found in Argentina and falsely linked to arrests in Namibia, Mali and Liel Yahalomi are returning to Israel.

US generals and admirals:

US generals and admirals: Israel did not commit genocide in Gaza

More than 75 retired US generals, admirals, and military lawyers say the facts and legal standard do not support accusations of genocide in Gaza.