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No spoons, no hints: This is Geller’s prediction

Less than a month before Election Day, Uri Geller predicts the outcome, while making his own position clear: 'There’s no one like Bibi.'

No spoons, no hints: This is Geller’s prediction

Iran:

Iran: 'We'll extend our missile range'

Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramnia announces that Tehran has begun working to increase the range of its missiles following the war with the US.

Iran: 'We'll extend our missile range'

‘Mom and dad are dead'

‘Mom and dad are dead’: Messages from the day of the massacre revealed

From 'They’re right outside the door' to the final words before being abducted, victims and survivors are publishing their messages from the October 7 massacre.

‘Mom and dad are dead’: Messages from the day of the massacre revealed

'You made a big mistake':

Ahmad Tibi attacks the Democrats: 'You made a big mistake'

Ta’al chairman argues that Yair Golan’s party’s support for disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh was a move reflecting the party’s character, calling it 'a serious mistake from a democratic standpoint.'

Ahmad Tibi attacks the Democrats: 'You made a big mistake'

Channel 14's unusual attack on Likud

A senior Channel 14 figure sharply criticized Likud and Minister Bezalel Smotrich in an unusual column over their responses to reports concerning Yoseph Haddad.

Channel 14's unusual attack on Likud

Police mishap:

Police mishap: Thieves released with stolen goods

Border Police caught three suspects loading €100,000 worth of copper coils into a pickup truck. They were released with the vehicle and loot, then rearrested the next day - but the coils were gone.

Police mishap: Thieves released with stolen goods

Political interference:

Political interference: Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Kan News investigation reveals foreign-linked bot networks active on October 7, spreading anti-Israel narratives, returned, seeking to influence Israel’s political discourse ahead of the elections.

Political interference: Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Al Qaeda calls for copycats after attempted hijacking

Terrorist organization behind the 9/11 attacks praises Omani hijacker, calls for others to hijack planes to attack the US and Israel.

Al Qaeda calls for copycats after attempted hijacking

Miracle before Simchat Torah

The powerful impact caused significant damage to parts of the sukkah’s roof structure.

Miracle before Simchat Torah

Expected to face death penalty

Expected to face death penalty | Co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv tower

Israeli Mossad agents and aviation experts have joined the UAE investigation into the alleged terror plot.

Expected to face death penalty | Co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv tower

3 years of war

Three years of war: Over 87,000 victims of hostilities

Of the orphans, 345; more than 2,000 people in Israel have lost a brother or sister. 1,204 parents have lost their children.

Three years of war: Over 87,000 victims of hostilities

After Covid:

After Covid: Life expectancy has almost recovered

Global life expectancy returns to 73.3 years, nearly back to pre-COVID levels, but healthy life expectancy still lags behind. WHO reveals sharp rise in dementia, depression and anxiety, and increasing dominance of chronic diseases.

After Covid: Life expectancy has almost recovered

Old interview implicates Yoseph Haddad

Yoseph Haddad, No. 2 on Amcha Yisrael's party list, said five years ago that he supports a two-state solution and peace with 'our Palestinian brothers.' Haddad: 'Enough with the spins and lies.'

Old interview implicates Yoseph Haddad

Flydubai attack

Flydubai attack| Failure exposed: ‘The writing was on the wall’

An internal National Security Council document reveals that the Transportation Ministry failed to fulfill its responsibilities despite warnings and strong opposition from professional officials.

Flydubai attack| Failure exposed: ‘The writing was on the wall’

Indictment:

Indictment: Florida resident threatens to 'hunt Jews'

Duncan McDonald was arrested after posting videos on social media showing guns, ammunition and tactical gear, while making threats to kill Jews.

Indictment: Florida resident threatens to 'hunt Jews'

Defense battle at 'Black Arrow'

'Black Arrow': Minute by minute - How terrorists were stopped from reaching central Israel

Channel 13 report reveals footage from battles at Black Arrow and Mefalsim Junction, where dozens of terrorists fired at drivers and Nova survivors, and delayed arrival of rescue forces.

'Black Arrow': Minute by minute - How terrorists were stopped from reaching central Israel

Flydubai terror attack:

Flydubai terror attack: Suspicion expands to flight crew

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are investigating whether the suspected terrorist received assistance from a member of the crew.

Flydubai terror attack: Suspicion expands to flight crew

3 years of war:

3 years of war: 1,318 security personnel killed, 1,029 civilians killed.

The Defense Ministry and National Insurance Institute publish data on casualties and victims of the 'War of Redemption.'

3 years of war: 1,318 security personnel killed, 1,029 civilians killed.

Southern Lebanon

Two soldiers seriously and moderately wounded in operational accident in southern Lebanon

An initial investigation found that the soldier and officer who were seriously and moderately wounded were struck by shrapnel from a grenade that exploded during operational activity.

Two soldiers seriously and moderately wounded in operational accident in southern Lebanon

Moving: Yeshiva students sing and pray in Sheba hospital

Yeshiva students sing and pray at Sheba Medical Center; Rosh Yehudi organization holds 'second hakafot' in Tel Aviv. Watch.

Moving: Yeshiva students sing and pray in Sheba hospital

Three years later:

Three years later: Nova massacre survivors dance with Torah scrolls

Survivors of the massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7 dance with their families at an event organized by the 'Kesher Yehudi' organization. Watch.

Three years later: Nova massacre survivors dance with Torah scrolls

Three years later:

Three years later: Recording of Noa Marciano in Hamas captivity revealed

Three years after October 7, Avi Marciano releases a recording of his daughter Noa, who was murdered in Gaza, filmed after just four days of captivity.

Three years later: Recording of Noa Marciano in Hamas captivity revealed

Watch: 'Second hakafot' at scene of the 7/10 Nova massacre

Attendees sing and dance emotionally at site where hundreds of young people were murdered at a music festival during the October 7 massacre, exactly three years ago.

Watch: 'Second hakafot' at scene of the 7/10 Nova massacre

Four protesters face expulsion after arrest in Samaria

Four protesters detained in Samaria on suspicion of disturbing public order and entering a closed military zone have been transferred for a hearing on possible expulsion from Israel.

Four protesters face expulsion after arrest in Samaria

Watch: Jerusalem mayor attends 'second hakafot' at Machon Meir

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion attends post-Simchat Torah 'second hakafot' at Machon Meir.

Watch: Jerusalem mayor attends 'second hakafot' at Machon Meir

Galilee residents told to stay home amid Arab protests

Misgav Regional Council warns residents to remain indoors during planned Arab demonstrations, at the expense of holiday celebrations.

Galilee residents told to stay home amid Arab protests

Eisenkot, Rabbi Granot honor fallen sons at 'second hakafot'

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot joins post-holiday celebrations at Orot Shaul Yeshiva, where Rabbi Tamir Granot honors the memory of their sons, both of whom fell during the war.

Eisenkot, Rabbi Granot honor fallen sons at 'second hakafot'

Revealed:

Revealed: The Flydubai co-pilot who tried to crash the plane

New details emerge about the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and trying to seize control of a Flydubai flight, including his past employment, alleged radicalization and social media activity.

Revealed: The Flydubai co-pilot who tried to crash the plane

Flydubai captain: Co-pilot prayed minutes before attacking me

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu how his Omani co-pilot prayed before launching a violent attack in the cockpit, leaving him barely able to see as the plane plunged.

Flydubai captain: Co-pilot prayed minutes before attacking me

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Gaza City strike targeted 'Sinwar's successor'

Five killed in strike on Gaza City building as IDF targets Ali al-Amoudi, a senior Hamas terrorist who has risen to prominence since Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's elimination.

IDF confirms: Gaza City strike targeted 'Sinwar's successor'

Huckabee honors Flydubai hero with Trump’s personal gift

Ambassador Huckabee thanked Yaniv Hayoun, the Israeli plumber who helped to stabilize the Flydubai plane, and presented him with a signed cap from President Trump.

Huckabee honors Flydubai hero with Trump’s personal gift

Netanyahu's surprising invitation to the Indian pilot

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Indian flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, praising him as 'hero to Israel, India, and the entire world,' and extending special Independence Day invitation.

Netanyahu's surprising invitation to the Indian pilot

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Yaniv saved that flight yesterday, he did an amazing job'

US President Donald Trump posted a video in which he praised Yaniv, the Israeli plumber who helped save the Flydubai plane.

President Trump: 'Yaniv saved that flight yesterday, he did an amazing job'

Flydubai hero pilot honored in UAE and India

Dubai's Crown Prince visits injured flydubai captain in the hospital, praising his courage after he helped save 174 passengers.

Flydubai hero pilot honored in UAE and India

Watch: Rocket unit commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates two senior Islamic Jihad terrorists near Gaza City, after they worked to rebuild the group's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Watch: Rocket unit commander eliminated in Gaza

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Senate secures vote on Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal

US senators secure a vote on Trump’s proposed Saudi nuclear pact, with concerns over uranium enrichment and its potential impact on regional proliferation.

Senate secures vote on Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal

Days after shooting

Neo-Nazi propaganda found outside Belleville synagogue days after shooting

B’nai Brith Canada says neo-Nazi flyers were distributed around Belleville, including outside the synagogue targeted in a Yom Kippur shooting.

Neo-Nazi propaganda found outside Belleville synagogue days after shooting

Due to radicalization

Report: Flydubai attacker had been banned from flying due to radicalization

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain and sent an Israel-bound flight toward the ground had previously been barred from flying in Oman over radicalization concerns.

Report: Flydubai attacker had been banned from flying due to radicalization

Nitzan Alon:

Nitzan Alon: 'We could have shortened the war and brought hostages home a year earlier'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon says Israel could have ended the Gaza war earlier and brought hostages home, while calling for new, realistic leadership.

Nitzan Alon: 'We could have shortened the war and brought hostages home a year earlier'