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Report:

Report: Saudi Arabia plans offensive against Houthis

Sources tell Reuters that Saudi Arabia is preparing a possible offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, with plans ranging from a Bab el-Mandeb assault to a broader Yemen campaign.

Report: Saudi Arabia plans offensive against Houthis

$2 million in fundraising

US sanctions Hamas financial network over $2 million in fundraising

The US imposes new sanctions on a Hamas military operative, France-based fundraisers and entities accused of moving more than $2 million to the terror group.

US sanctions Hamas financial network over $2 million in fundraising

Attempted Flydubai attack

Watch: Australian expert cut off when discussing religious motive for Flydubai attack

Australian aviation expert Byron Bailey cut off during an interview on News24 after pointing out a religious motive behind the Flydubai attack.

Watch: Australian expert cut off when discussing religious motive for Flydubai attack

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates Continue from North America

Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah about to begin in Israel. Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North America desk will update the site until they begin in New York.

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates Continue from North America

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

Amb. Yechiel Leiter: 'Until we defeat the ideology of killing, we are on life support'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter wrote an emotional message from the bedside of his critically wounded son, Neriyah, ahead of the Simchat Torah holiday.

Amb. Yechiel Leiter: 'Until we defeat the ideology of killing, we are on life support'

Attempted abduction of Israeli in Samaria

Arab rioters attacked a Jewish teen with stones on Thursday and tried to drag him into a house in the PA city of Yassuf.

Attempted abduction of Israeli in Samaria

'Spread lies, get called out’

'Spread lies, get called out': IDF and Piers Morgan clash online

The IDF challenged Morgan over his claims about journalists killed in Gaza; he questioned the military’s credibility, prompting a sharp response on X.

'Spread lies, get called out': IDF and Piers Morgan clash online

Three years later

Hallel at Nova: Thousands pray where festivalgoers were murdered

Bereaved families, survivors and wounded soldiers joined thousands at the Nova massacre site in Re’im for Hallel led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Hallel at Nova: Thousands pray where festivalgoers were murdered

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Police and Shin Bet say a 25-year-old Israeli carried out paid tasks for an online contact linked to Iran; prosecutors are expected to file charges.

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Permission received

Permission received, flights to begin returning Israelis from UAE

After talks with the UAE, Israeli airlines received approval for Dubai repatriation flights, though security coordination delayed departures and canceled two El Al flights.

Permission received, flights to begin returning Israelis from UAE

UAE source reveals:

UAE source reveals: Terrorist pilot possessed 'Free Palestine' pamphlets

Pro-Palestinian materials found among belongings of Omani co-pilot who expressed hostility towards Israel, UAE source reveals to i24NEWS.

UAE source reveals: Terrorist pilot possessed 'Free Palestine' pamphlets

Aircraft crashes in northern Israel, two injured

Light aircraft crashes near Kafr Qara, sparking fire and leaving one person moderately injured and another trapped.

Aircraft crashes in northern Israel, two injured

Watch: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

Worshipers pray 'Hoshanot' prayers at Western Wall, holding Four Species.

Watch: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

DF and ISA reveal eliminated Hamas commander Izz al-Din Bik oversaw captivity of 15 Israeli hostages, participated in the October 7 massacre.

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

US judge rules: Ramallah-born mosque leader can be deported

US immigration judge rules Ramallah-born Milwaukee mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported on foreign policy grounds; Sarsour plans to appeal.

US judge rules: Ramallah-born mosque leader can be deported

Gaza reconstruction begins - at site of destroyed Jewish town

New footage shows Egyptian contractors surveying the site of Atzmona, a destroyed Jewish community, for planned 'Green Rafah' project - despite Hamas' repeated ceasefire attempts and refusal to disarm.

Gaza reconstruction begins - at site of destroyed Jewish town

Brazil:

Brazil: President Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro 48%-45% in runoff poll

A new Datafolha poll puts Lula at 48% and Flavio Bolsonaro at 45% in a potential runoff, within the survey’s margin of error.

Brazil: President Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro 48%-45% in runoff poll

Ireland-Israel soccer dispute sparks tennis-ball protest during Austria match

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters disrupt Ireland’s Nations League match against Austria with tennis balls as calls grow for Ireland to boycott its Israel fixture.

Ireland-Israel soccer dispute sparks tennis-ball protest during Austria match

Pressure campaign

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms in latest pressure campaign

The Trump administration sanctions Iran’s largest automakers, railway firms and foreign suppliers as Washington seeks to restrict Tehran’s revenue and weapons capabilities.

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms in latest pressure campaign

Amid Iran war concerns

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar amid Iran war concerns

Axios reports the US has deployed Patriot batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington strengthens its military presence amid Iran war concerns.

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar amid Iran war concerns

Dubai rescue flights set for Friday, departure delays expected

Transportation Ministry announces that rescue flights operated by Israeli airlines from Dubai will begin Friday, though delays are expected due to logistical challenges.

Dubai rescue flights set for Friday, departure delays expected

After drone and missile attacks

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of strikes on Sanaa after drone and missile attacks

Explosions rock Houthi-controlled Sanaa after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted four drones and two ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group.

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of strikes on Sanaa after drone and missile attacks

After transfer to UAE:

After being transferred to UAE: Israel seeking to question Flydubai pilot in coming days

Saudi Interior Ministry says both hero captain and terrorist co-pilot were transferred to the UAE after their conditions improved.

After being transferred to UAE: Israel seeking to question Flydubai pilot in coming days

'Hamas murdered my family'

'Hamas murdered my husband & son:' Bereaved mother confronts Naza creators

Sabine Taasa disrupted the European premiere of “Naza" in the Netherlands, confronting the filmmakers over their portrayal of the war. Audience members responded: “We don’t care."

'Hamas murdered my husband & son:' Bereaved mother confronts Naza creators

CNN report:

CNN report: Kushner’s firm holds stake in Israeli investor in IDF suppliers

CNN says Kushner’s firm owns 7.4% of Phoenix Financial, which holds shares in IDF suppliers; the report found no evidence his diplomacy shaped its investments.

CNN report: Kushner’s firm holds stake in Israeli investor in IDF suppliers

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with attack on base

A British citizen who also holds Iranian citizenship was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against the RAF Fairford base in Britain, which was foiled earlier this week.

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with attack on base

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Trump: From what I'm hearing, Flydubai hijacker linked to Iran

Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.

Trump: From what I'm hearing, Flydubai hijacker linked to Iran

Stabbed Flydubai hero stable after transfer From Saudi Arabia

Captain Smit Machchhar is stable after being transferred from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi for further care, India’s ambassador to the UAE said.

Stabbed Flydubai hero stable after transfer From Saudi Arabia

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: 170 terrorists killed in Gaza were presented as journalists

The IDF publishes names and evidence identifying 170 Gazans portrayed as journalists who were also operatives in terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

IDF reveals: 170 terrorists killed in Gaza were presented as journalists

New record for Jewish visits to Temple Mount during Sukkot

During the intermediate days of the holiday, 8,690 Jews ascended the Temple Mount. Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, head of the Temple Mount Yeshiva: “We are seeing redemption with our own eyes."

New record for Jewish visits to Temple Mount during Sukkot

Arab olive harvesters injure Israeli, attempt to steal weapon

The Binyamin Regional Council says three Palestinians confronted residents near Maoz Tzur, injuring a farmer and attempting to seize his weapon.

Arab olive harvesters injure Israeli, attempt to steal weapon

Gaza Division Commander:

Gaza Division Commander: 'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

Brig. Gen. Liron Betito presents the operational situation in Gaza and the extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership, alongside optimism over the return of residents to Gaza border communities.

Gaza Division Commander: 'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

IDF exposes:

IDF exposes Hamas terrorists who were presented as innocent journalists

IDF identifies ten Gaza terrorists who were portrayed as journalists killed during the war, including operatives who infiltrated Israel on October 7. Additional cases to be revealed.

IDF exposes Hamas terrorists who were presented as innocent journalists

IDF eliminates terrorist who took part in abduction of six Israelis from Be'eri

Hamas terrorist Muhammad Abu Al-Shaar eliminated in Gaza City. Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 also eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist who took part in abduction of six Israelis from Be'eri

'They won't defeat us'

'They won't defeat us': Hundreds pray at spring where Netanel Shakron was murdered

A week and a half after Netanel Shakron was murdered in front of his son, hundreds arrive at the spring for morning service and Hallel prayer.

'They won't defeat us': Hundreds pray at spring where Netanel Shakron was murdered

Supreme Court's recommendation to Balad leader: Quit

An expanded panel of nine justices considers the Central Elections Committee’s decision to disqualify Arab parties and two MKs from running in the next Knesset election.

Supreme Court's recommendation to Balad leader: Quit

Trump

Trump: 'I don't think Netanyahu was warned in advance'

US President addresses reports of advance warnings before the October 7 massacre in an interview with TIME, rejects claims that Netanyahu knew beforehand.

Trump: 'I don't think Netanyahu was warned in advance'

Announcement raising alarm in Britain

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham sparked controversy by putting one of the most sensitive issues in the country back on the agenda: relations with the European Union.

Announcement raising alarm in Britain

Palo Alto Networks reaches unprecedented $1 trillion market cap on TASE

Palo Alto Networks hits a record high on Wall Street after beginning Tel Aviv trading, fueled by rising revenue, its multibillion-dollar CyberArk acquisition, and growing demand for cybersecurity in the AI era.

Palo Alto Networks reaches unprecedented $1 trillion market cap on TASE

After moments of terror in the air, mass prayer of thanksgiving at the western wall

Tens of thousands attend traditional Priestly Blessing at Western Wall, with prayers for IDF soldiers, Jewish unity, and to give thanks for the rescue of passengers on the flight from Dubai.

After moments of terror in the air, mass prayer of thanksgiving at the western wall