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‘He has a knife’

‘He has a knife:’ Footage from Binyamin terror attack & pursuit of terrorist

Hours after the stabbing attack and vehicle arson at a farm in Binyamin ended miraculously without casualties, new footage reveals the dramatic moments of the incident.

‘He has a knife:’ Footage from Binyamin terror attack & pursuit of terrorist

Countering anti-Israel boycotts

Christians counter anti-Israel boycotts with Judea and Samaria buying push

ICEJ brought Christian visitors to Judea and Samaria and promoted local businesses during Sukkot as part of a campaign opposing anti-Israel boycotts.

Christians counter anti-Israel boycotts with Judea and Samaria buying push

Netanyahu vows at memorial:

Netanyahu vows at memorial: ‘No forgiveness’ for October 7 killers

At the October 7 state memorial, Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas’s rule, finish the mission in Gaza, and continue pursuing those responsible for the massacre.

Netanyahu vows at memorial: ‘No forgiveness’ for October 7 killers

‘A road of rescue’:

‘A road of rescue’: Herzog recalls October 7 heroes at Mount Herzl

At the state memorial ceremony, President Herzog recalled the horrors of Route 232 and praised Israelis who rushed toward danger to rescue others.

‘A road of rescue’: Herzog recalls October 7 heroes at Mount Herzl

‘You didn’t protect my son’

‘You didn’t protect my son’: Memorial ceremony erupts as bereaved father heckles Netanyahu

Father of Tom Godo, who was killed by friendly fire in massacre aftermath, interrupts Netanyahu’s memorial address, accusing him of failing October 7 victims.

‘You didn’t protect my son’: Memorial ceremony erupts as bereaved father heckles Netanyahu

‘Think again’:

‘Think again’: Met warns protesters ahead of October 7 London march

London police are deploying hundreds of officers as pro-Palestinian marches are planned for October 7 and 10, with strict conditions and arrests threatened.

‘Think again’: Met warns protesters ahead of October 7 London march

Porush draws red line: No coalition without Draft Law

MK Meir Porush says United Torah Judaism to veto coalition posts and coalition legislation until acceptable Draft Law passes.

Porush draws red line: No coalition without Draft Law

Man confronts Supreme Court President at memorial

Man in the audience shouts, 'You don’t deserve to lay a wreath,' as Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit approaches during state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl.

Man confronts Supreme Court President at memorial

Israel's forecast: Rain, flood risk and a warm-up

Cooler weather, local rainfall, forecast for Israel, with slight flash-flood risk in the south before temperatures rise again.

Israel's forecast: Rain, flood risk and a warm-up

'Like living in a nightmare'

'Like living in a nightmare': The volunteers who returned to the hell of October 7

Ichud Hatzalah volunteers Giti Beer and Liad Ohana recall the first hours of October 7, their journey south and treating the wounded under fire, 'There were bodies everywhere.'

'Like living in a nightmare': The volunteers who returned to the hell of October 7

Kosher fast-food chain Zalman’s sold at NIS 7 million valuation

Kamari Retail Group to acquire 50% of Zalman’s for NIS 3.5 million as kosher fast-food chain plans to grow to about 40 branches nationwide.

Kosher fast-food chain Zalman’s sold at NIS 7 million valuation

Diaspora Ministry

Diaspora Ministry: 262 anti-Israel events planned worldwide around October 7 anniversary

Ministry report identifies pro-Palestinian protests and solidarity events in 37 countries, with 87 classified as medium or high risk and dozens planned near Israeli diplomatic facilities.

Diaspora Ministry: 262 anti-Israel events planned worldwide around October 7 anniversary

Suspected assassination attempt involved vehicle owned by Prime Minister’s Office Driver

Nine suspects were arrested on suspicion of attempting to assassinate the son of a mob boss.

Suspected assassination attempt involved vehicle owned by Prime Minister’s Office Driver

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

IDF units across all sectors held simultaneous memorial ceremonies at 6:29 a.m., the time the October 7 massacre began, lowering flags to half-mast and honoring the fallen.

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander from October 7 massacre

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas Nukhba platoon commander Ibrahim Abu Oweimer, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and continued working to restore Hamas capabilities and advance attacks.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander from October 7 massacre

Bar-Ilan lecturer indicted of plotting to kill hundreds of Arabs

Bar-Ilan University mathematics lecturer indicted over alleged plot targeting hundreds of Arabs in 12 coordinated attacks across Israel.

Bar-Ilan lecturer indicted of plotting to kill hundreds of Arabs

Tourist arrested after threatening attack at security site

Police arrested tourist who tried to enter Kirya compound in Tel Aviv, said he intended to carry out a terrorist attack, reports say.

Tourist arrested after threatening attack at security site

Three years since Oct. 7:

Three years since Oct. 7| Watch: Israel honors its fallen at Mount Herzl

Israel’s leaders gather at Mount Herzl to honor IDF soldiers and security personnel killed in the Swords of Iron War, three years after the October 7 massacre.

Three years since Oct. 7| Watch: Israel honors its fallen at Mount Herzl

CAM condemns UK Greens’ ‘Zionism Is Racism’ resolution

Combat Antisemitism Movement denounces UK Green Party’s resolution equating Zionism with racism, warning it stigmatizes Jewish communities, turns anti-racism into vehicle for anti-Jewish discrimination.

CAM condemns UK Greens’ ‘Zionism Is Racism’ resolution

Three daycare assistants arrested for suspected abuse

Police arrest three daycare assistants after 11-month-old arrives at hospital with ear injury.

Three daycare assistants arrested for suspected abuse

Scandal:

Scandal: Security database the Transportation Ministry never used

Political commentator Amit Segal blasts Transportation Ministry over its failure to use a national passenger database that could have helped identify pilots from hostile countries.

Scandal: Security database the Transportation Ministry never used

‘He Is Alive’

‘He Is Alive’: Heartbreaking moment as father finds his son in hospital on 10/7

Footage from Soroka Medical Center reveals the first 24 hours of October 7 from the perspective of the medical teams on duty.

‘He Is Alive’: Heartbreaking moment as father finds his son in hospital on 10/7

Oct. 7 memorial

Oct. 7 memorial | Watch: Moment of silence at Zikim base

IDF's General Staff holds memorial ceremony, moment of silence, at 6:29 a.m. Monday morning, honoring victims of October 7 massacre.

Oct. 7 memorial | Watch: Moment of silence at Zikim base

Special tribute to Aner Shapira:

Special tribute to Aner Shapira: 289 children named after October 7 hero

Since October 7, 289 children have been named after Aner Shapira, z"l, who threw grenades out of the bomb shelter near Re’im, saving many lives. 'There is no stronger form of remembrance than this.'

Special tribute to Aner Shapira: 289 children named after October 7 hero

Oct. 7 day of remembrance

Watch: Herzog opens Oct. 7 day of remembrance by lowering flag to half-mast

President Isaac Herzog marks the start of the national day of remembrance for October 7 by lowering the Israeli flag to half-mast at the President’s Residence.

Watch: Herzog opens Oct. 7 day of remembrance by lowering flag to half-mast

October 7 anniversary

IDF chief marks October 7 anniversary: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marks three years since October 7, vowing to learn its lessons, strengthen the military and protect Israeli civilians.

IDF chief marks October 7 anniversary: The IDF failed in its most important mission

'It’s in my dreams'

Romi Gonen reveals footage of her kidnapping: It’s in my dreams

In a podcast, former hostage Romi Gonen reveals footage of herself being taken to Gaza: “I wake up with it in the morning and go to sleep with it at night."

Romi Gonen reveals footage of her kidnapping: It’s in my dreams

Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled areas

Yemen's internationally recognized government launches a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, vowing to retake territory seized by the terror group.

Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled areas

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base amid suspected Iran-backed terror plot

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

US withdraws bombers from UK base amid suspected Iran-backed terror plot

First time in Kan News poll

Winter’s party falls below threshold for first time in Kan News poll

Amcha Yisrael falls below the threshold for the first time in a Kan News poll, leaving Eisenkot’s bloc with 52 seats to Netanyahu’s 51.

Winter’s party falls below threshold for first time in Kan News poll

Report:

Report: UAE gave Israel FlyDubai crew details before attempted attack

The UAE reportedly shared the flight’s passenger and crew information with Israel before takeoff, raising fresh questions over how the alleged cockpit attacker was allowed to board.

Report: UAE gave Israel FlyDubai crew details before attempted attack

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Flydubai hijacker targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Israeli officials say the copilot planned to strike Ben Gurion Airport’s terminal during landing; Channel 13 reports he chose Flydubai because it flew to Tel Aviv.

Flydubai hijacker targeted Ben Gurion Airport

What happened in Australia?

What happened in Australia? Police probe terrorist copilot’s ties

Australian police are examining Hamam al-Hammami’s ties to the country, including his years as a student, after the attempted crash of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.

What happened in Australia? Police probe terrorist copilot’s ties

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

A soldier’s quick reaction prompted the evacuation of a bus packed with Givati troops just moments before it caught fire at a southern Israel base.

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

Can't hide

Can't hide: 10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

Alongside his activities within the Hamas terrorist organization, Saqr Qaisi served as the director of the Turkish organization Deniz Feneri.

Can't hide: 10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

IDF Chief:

IDF Chief: 'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces conclusion of October 7 investigations, warns Israel's enemies of preemptive strikes, and calls for expanding the IDF to confront multi-front threats.

IDF Chief: 'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan: Don’t threaten Israel’s seas

During a visit to Ashdod Naval Base, Netanyahu pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities and warned against threats to its ports and maritime traffic.

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan: Don’t threaten Israel’s seas

Smotrich orders drop in fuel prices

The order signed by the Finance Minister following an agreement with the prime minister reduces the fuel excise tax, so that the price of 95-octane gasoline will fall from 8.27 shekels to 7.77 shekels per liter.

Smotrich orders drop in fuel prices

‘Stop lying’:

‘Stop lying’: Protesters confront ‘NAZA’ screening in the Hamptons

About 100 protesters gathered outside Sag Harbor Cinema, while the IAC urged future screenings to include survivor testimony and context.

‘Stop lying’: Protesters confront ‘NAZA’ screening in the Hamptons

Israeli assessment:

Israeli assessment: Flydubai terrorist was lone wolf

CBS News reports an initial Israeli probe points to a lone attacker, while investigators continue examining the copilot’s background and possible outside ties.

Israeli assessment: Flydubai terrorist was lone wolf