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Watch: Thousands demonstrate against Israel in London - Haddad confronts them

Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad confronted thousands of demonstrators in London and shouted: “On October 7, 1,200 Israelis, Arabs and Jews, were murdered together."

Watch: Thousands demonstrate against Israel in London - Haddad confronts them

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

The IDF says Hamas terrorists used Kamal Adwan Hospital to stage attacks and restore military capabilities, including planting explosives near troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims to mourn Israelis murdered and abducted on October 7 before accusing Israel of committing “war crimes" in Gaza and condemning continued US military support.

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

Three years later:

Thousands at site of Nova massacre three years later

Thousands visited the site of the Nova Festival, where hundreds of civilians and security forces were murdered during the October 7th Massacre.

Thousands at site of Nova massacre three years later

Deadly equation

Deadly equation: This is the lecturer accused of planning attack against Arabs

Prof. Shahar Nevo is the Bar-Ilan University mathematics lecturer accused of planning a large-scale terrorist attack against Arabs.

Deadly equation: This is the lecturer accused of planning attack against Arabs

Eitan Mor: My father took the bravest stand during my captivity

Former hostage Eitan Mor says Hamas filmed him dozens of times but never released the footage, praises father Tzvika Mor for opposing a hostage deal 'at any cost.'

Eitan Mor: My father took the bravest stand during my captivity

The Lionesses of October 7

On October 7, 2023, ordinary women found themselves facing extraordinary circumstances as thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel from Gaza with the purpose of killing and kidnapping as many people as possible.

The Lionesses of October 7

Five injured in rock attack in Samaria; terrorist neutralized

Terror attack during olive harvest leaves 25-year-old man moderately injured, four others lightly injured; clash between Israelis and Arab terrorists follows.

Five injured in rock attack in Samaria; terrorist neutralized

Israel declares bomb shelters as October 7th heritage sites

Shelters where Israelis fought for survival during the October 7 massacre are set to receive legal protection as national heritage sites.

Israel declares bomb shelters as October 7th heritage sites

Major security operation launched in five prisons for October 7

The Israel Prison Service launched a major preemptive operation at five security detention facilities at exactly the minute that the October 7th massacre began.

Major security operation launched in five prisons for October 7

Three years later

Three years later | Mia Schem: ‘I came back, but I carry those who didn’t’

Three years after October 7 kidnapping, former hostage Mia Schem thanks IDF soldiers and security forces for bringing her home, honors those who fell or never returned.

Three years later | Mia Schem: ‘I came back, but I carry those who didn’t’

Haredi draft-evader arrested in drug offender's apartment

Hebron yeshiva student from prominent haredi family arrested in Eilat after police find him in apartment linked to known drug offender.

Haredi draft-evader arrested in drug offender's apartment

Twist in Namibia arrest:

Twist in Namibia arrest: Chabad emissary says detainees not Mali and Liel

Rabbi Yosef Rahimi says two women arrested in Namibia not Mali and Liel Yahalomi, hold forged Israeli passports.

Twist in Namibia arrest: Chabad emissary says detainees not Mali and Liel

Police issue urgent warning over fake cybercrime accusations

A chilling message claiming recipients viewed illegal material is circulating in Israel.

Police issue urgent warning over fake cybercrime accusations

Here's how draft-evaders slip through Ben Gurion border control

Police say 64 draft-evaders left Israel without passing through official passport control, usibg method that exposed serious security loophole at Ben Gurion Airport.

Here's how draft-evaders slip through Ben Gurion border control

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'Shared values unite us against shared enemies'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee made a formal statement renewing the USA's commitment to standing with Israel on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Amb. Huckabee: 'Shared values unite us against shared enemies'

Police open criminal review over flydubai security failure

Police examining conduct of two senior Transportation Ministry officials following attempted Flydubai hijacking.

Police open criminal review over flydubai security failure

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

A military rabbi told religious Golani soldiers that IDF regulations prohibit them from missing a memorial ceremony because of women’s singing,

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

The IDF launched a sweeping overnight operation across Judea and Samaria, demolishing monuments glorifying terrorists and warning that such memorials will no longer be tolerated.

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

Mali and Liel Yahalomi arrested in Africa

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, reported missing during a stay in Vienna two months ago, arrested in Namibia on suspicion of possessing forged passports.

Mali and Liel Yahalomi arrested in Africa

German Chancellor's October 7th message

On the third anniversary of October 7, Friedrich Merz vowed Germany will stand firmly with Israel, defend its right to exist and fight antisemitism every day.

German Chancellor's October 7th message

Ben Gvir warns: October 7 must not happen in central Israel

Marking three years since the massacre at 6:29 a.m., National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warns of a possible infiltration from Judea and Samaria and calls for the Palestinian Authority to be disarmed.

Ben Gvir warns: October 7 must not happen in central Israel

Former hostage recounts moment of October 7 abduction

Yosef Haim Ohana, held in Gaza for 738 days, releases footage of the first moments of his abduction and reflects on captivity, survival, and reclaiming control of his life.

Former hostage recounts moment of  October 7 abduction

At 6:29 a.m.

President Herzog opens October 7 memorial events with candle-lighting at 6:29 a.m.

President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, open Israel’s October 7 memorial events by lighting a candle at 6:29 a.m. at the President’s Residence.

President Herzog opens October 7 memorial events with candle-lighting at 6:29 a.m.

Post-Oct. 7

IDF transforms operations, expands reserves, implements sweeping reforms post-Oct. 7

IDF data reveals the scale of three years of fighting and sweeping reforms in intelligence, border defense, reserves and military readiness.

IDF transforms operations, expands reserves, implements sweeping reforms post-Oct. 7

NYPD data:

Jews targeted in 53% of NYC hate crimes in 2026, NYPD data shows

New NYPD data shows 53% of confirmed New York City hate crimes this year targeted Jews, who make up about 10% of the population

Jews targeted in 53% of NYC hate crimes in 2026, NYPD data shows

Is Sydney Sweeney considering converting to Judaism?

Page Six reports that Sydney Sweeney is considering converting to Judaism amid her relationship with Jewish music producer Scooter Braun.

Is Sydney Sweeney considering converting to Judaism?

Report:

Report: Flydubai terrorist trained as a pilot in Britain

The Telegraph reports that the Omani pilot accused of trying to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel trained in Britain and New Zealand before working for Oman Air.

Report: Flydubai terrorist trained as a pilot in Britain

Vance:

Vance: Iran must make 'meaningful' nuclear concessions to end war

US Vice President says Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity for a deal to end the war.

Vance: Iran must make 'meaningful' nuclear concessions to end war

In memory of Oct. 7 victims

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered in memory of October 7 victims

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders US and Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of Hamas’ October 7 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered in memory of October 7 victims

'It can never be erased'

'It can never be erased': Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Israel’s UN mission marks three years since October 7 with Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud sharing their story as US envoy Mike Waltz vows it won’t happen again.

'It can never be erased': Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Satellite images reveal:

Satellite images reveal: Iran has resumed activity at nuclear site struck by Israel

Recent satellite images indicate a major resumption of activity at Minzadei, a nuclear weapons development site in Iran that was struck by Israel.

Satellite images reveal: Iran has resumed activity at nuclear site struck by Israel

'Concerning phenomenon':

Zini warns the security cabinet about developments in the Bedouin sector

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned of 'very concerning' attempts to establish 'quasi-military' frameworks in the Bedouin sector.

Zini warns the security cabinet about developments in the Bedouin sector

Royal visit to Binyamin:

Royal visit to Binyamin: King of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria visits the Land of the Bible

Extraordinary royal visit to Binyamin: King of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria tours Psagot Winery and ancient Shiloh as Binyamin works to expand ties with African leaders.

Royal visit to Binyamin: King of the Warri Kingdom of Nigeria visits the Land of the Bible

Binyamin:

Severe poisoning attack kills nine sheep, shepherding dog near Alon Road

Terrorists from al-Mughayyir poisoned a livestock trough near Alon Road, affecting 50 sheep, killing nine and a shepherding dog as security forces launched searches.

Severe poisoning attack kills nine sheep, shepherding dog near Alon Road

Watch: Motorcyclist runs over police officer in Lod and flees

Police attempted to stop a motorcyclist for inspection in Lod. He allegedly fled, struck an officer and lightly injured him.

Watch: Motorcyclist runs over police officer in Lod and flees

‘I can’t wait to be arrested’:

John Cleese reported to UK counter-terrorism program over Islam criticism

A complaint accuses the comedian of “demonising" and “dehumanising" Muslims. Cleese’s response? “I can’t wait to be arrested."

John Cleese reported to UK counter-terrorism program over Islam criticism

Remove Israeli flag:

Member of European Parliament knocks over Israeli flag at 10/7 memorial exhibition

Rima Hassan faces backlash over removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial exhibition. France’s Foreign Minister said the allegations, if true, warrant EU sanctions.

Member of European Parliament knocks over Israeli flag at 10/7 memorial exhibition

Magnitude of the failure:

1,200 crew members from banned countries entered Israel

Since the beginning of the year, more than 1,200 foreign airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties with Israel, including Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, have entered the country.

1,200 crew members from banned countries entered Israel

Rabbi Yosef Zini:

Father of Shin Bet head: 'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'

Shin Bet chief's father blasts Simchat Torah memorial day: 'No value whatsoever in this unfortunate decision'

Father of Shin Bet head: 'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'