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Eyewitness Testimony:

Eyewitness Testimony: 'We saw a ton of blood, I screamed Shema Yisrael'

Passengers aboard the Flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia shared the terror of realizing the pilot of their plane had been attacked midair.

Eyewitness Testimony: 'We saw a ton of blood, I screamed Shema Yisrael'

Plane plunged 20,000 feet during midair emergency

Flight data shows the Flydubai aircraft descended from about 34,000 to 14,000 feet, with a reported instantaneous descent rate of nearly 31,000 feet per minute.

Plane plunged 20,000 feet during midair emergency

Negotiation source: US, Iran closer to war than deal

Source involved in Qatar-mediated talks says Washington and Tehran are hardening positions.

Negotiation source: US, Iran closer to war than deal

Report:

Report: The intel Netanyahu revealed to the UAE

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly shares fresh Israeli intelligence on Iran's renewed nuclear advances during secret Abu Dhabi talks.

Report: The intel Netanyahu revealed to the UAE

Rabbi presents Netanyahu with biblical-style scroll on Iran war

Rabbi Daniel Lavie, head of the Olamot Institute and a rosh yeshiva at the Higher Yeshiva in Elon Moreh, recently presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with The Book of the Rising Lion, a biblical-style chronicle of Operation Rising Lion.

Rabbi presents Netanyahu with biblical-style scroll on Iran war

Planned rocket attack

Syrian forces arrest 3 Hezbollah-linked suspects over planned rocket attack

Syrian intelligence thwart a planned rocket attack in Daraa, arresting three Hezbollah-linked suspects and seizing weapon shipments.

Syrian forces arrest 3 Hezbollah-linked suspects over planned rocket attack

After Netanyahu visit

Iran warns UAE over Netanyahu visit: Israel’s regional presence 'very dangerous'

Iran condemns Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE, warning regional countries against expanding Israel’s presence and accusing it of fueling instability.

Iran warns UAE over Netanyahu visit: Israel’s regional presence 'very dangerous'

Aiding Iran’s weapons programs

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities accused of aiding Iran’s weapons programs

US Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and entities in five countries over alleged support for Iran’s weapons programs and procurement of military components.

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities accused of aiding Iran’s weapons programs

California:

Israeli actor and pilot Guy Kapulnik killed in California plane crash

Guy Kapulnik, 46, killed alongside 33-year-old Taylor Laska in a light aircraft crash in California. Kapulnik previously served as an officer in the IDF’s elite Unit 669.

Israeli actor and pilot Guy Kapulnik killed in California plane crash

Judea and Samaria

Senate rejects Democratic resolution targeting Israeli actions in Judea and Samaria

Senate Republicans defeat a Democratic resolution seeking a State Department report on Israeli actions and violence in Judea and Samaria.

Senate rejects Democratic resolution targeting Israeli actions in Judea and Samaria

Report:

Report: US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Qatar’s efforts to bridge differences between the US and Iran have stalled, with both sides holding firm as concerns grow over renewed military conflict, according to Axios.

Report: US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Watch:

Watch: Wounded in Jabaliya, IDF soldier dances with Smotrich at Simchat Beit Hashoeva

Moving: IDF soldier Yotam Asban, critically wounded fighting in Jabaliya, joins Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at Mercaz HaRav and dances with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Watch: Wounded in Jabaliya, IDF soldier dances with Smotrich at Simchat Beit Hashoeva

Tech giants sign AI safety agreement backed by Trump

Trump praises major tech executives for a new AI safety commitment, arguing self-policing can address risks without slowing development or adding regulations.

Tech giants sign AI safety agreement backed by Trump

'Enemy army'

'Enemy army': Massive rally held in honor of haredi draft evaders

Nearly 100 draft evaders participate in a Jerusalem march following their release from military prison, with some carrying signs denouncing the IDF.

'Enemy army': Massive rally held in honor of haredi draft evaders

In the ICU:

Mother of terror attack victim Neria Leiter: 'A time of uncertainty'

Nearly a week after Neria Leiter was critically wounded in a terror attack on Route 443, his mother, Chani, speaks about the uncertainty in the ICU, hopes for his recovery, and the family that has remained by his side around the clock.

Mother of terror attack victim Neria Leiter: 'A time of uncertainty'

'Confirms what we already knew'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Anti-Defamation League criticizes New York City mayor's newly unveiled strategy to combat antisemitism, citing lack of formal definition and accusing him of prioritizing his 'anti-Israel agenda.'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Without defining the problem

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

New York City mayor rolls out the city’s first comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism, including millions for hate-crime prevention, synagogue security and Jewish education - while stopping short of adopting a formal definition of antisemitism

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

Furious wife:

Yigal Amir requested leave to visit his sick father and was denied

Larissa Amir Trimbobler attacked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after Yigal Amir’s request for special leave due to his 85-year-old father’s condition was denied on security issues.

Yigal Amir requested leave to visit his sick father and was denied

Hamas’ enemy turns partner:

Hamas’ enemy turns partner: Dahlan-Hamas rapprochement signals battle for post-Abbas era

For years, Mohammed Dahlan was one of Hamas’s fiercest enemies and a senior figure in the Palestinian security services that fought the organization. Now, a dramatic rapprochement causes worry on the battle over who will succeed Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas’ enemy turns partner: Dahlan-Hamas rapprochement signals battle for post-Abbas era

Rabbi Kenneth Brander:

Rabbi Kenneth Brander: ‘There is nothing Jewish about terrorizing innocent people'

Ohr Torah Stone President Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander condemns the attack on Jalud, calling for those responsible to be investigated and held accountable.

Rabbi Kenneth Brander: ‘There is nothing Jewish about terrorizing innocent people'

Drama in Poland:

Reporters came to cover an accident, witnessed another accident

A TVP Info crew covering a fatal accident in Poland captured another crash as a car hit a 14-year-old girl on a scooter. The reporter and cameraman rushed to help.

Reporters came to cover an accident, witnessed another accident

Islamic preacher in Melbourne calls for taking up arms against Jews and Christians

Melbourne Islamic preacher calls in a sermon to reject Jews and Christians as friends and take up arms against them, amid criticism over Australia's response to extremist incitement.

Islamic preacher in Melbourne calls for taking up arms against Jews and Christians

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

After their request was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, the Democrats party petitioned the Supreme Court, demanding that Otzma Yehudit be disqualified from running for the Knesset.

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

Defense Minister threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Minister Katz responded to the elimination of the commander of Hamas' Northern Gaza Brigade and made clear that the defense establishment will continue pursuing the terrorist organization's senior leaders.

Defense Minister threatens Hamas leaders abroad

KKL-JNF clarifies: No parties will be held at Nova site

Ahead of the anniversary of October 7, KKL-JNF clarified that visits to the Nova site in the Re’im Forest will be permitted solely for remembrance and commemoration.

KKL-JNF clarifies: No parties will be held at Nova site

Israeli defense firm:

Israel's loitering munition waits to strike, now with a NATO connection

Israeli defense company UVision is partnering with Estonia’s LendurAI to integrate advanced AI and autonomous capabilities into its loitering munitions for an undisclosed NATO member state.

Israel's loitering munition waits to strike, now with a NATO connection

UK targets IDF: Blocks over 80 export licences

Britain has suspended or refused more than 80 export licences for items potentially used by the IDF in Gaza, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

UK targets IDF: Blocks over 80 export licences

From a holiday in Israel to a permanent move: The initiative that seeks to bring Jews home

As thousands of Diaspora Jews visit Israel for the holidays, a Jerusalem expo aims to turn their temporary stays into permanent homes in Israel.

From a holiday in Israel to a permanent move: The initiative that seeks to bring Jews home

Did Netanyahu secretly meet a Libyan leader in Abu Dhabi?

An aircraft used by Saddam Haftar reportedly landed in Abu Dhabi shortly after Netanyahu, prompting an unconfirmed claim that the two met.

Did Netanyahu secretly meet a Libyan leader in Abu Dhabi?

Nightmare in the sky

Miami-bound El Al flight turns back hours after takeoff

El Al flight LY017 turned back several hours into its journey to Miami. Passengers will be offered another flight or a refund upon their return to Israel.

Miami-bound El Al flight turns back hours after takeoff

Morocco:

Morocco: Israel embassy plans spark protests across 45 cities

Protesters gathered across Morocco after Rabat and Jerusalem agreed to open embassies and exchange ambassadors, with police detaining several in Tangier.

Morocco: Israel embassy plans spark protests across 45 cities

AG and State Attorney back disqualification of Arab candidate

The Attorney General and State Attorney have declared support for the petition to disqualify Sami Abu Shahhdah from the Knesset for supporting armed strruggle against Israel.

AG and State Attorney back disqualification of Arab candidate

Night of rage in Binyamin:

Night of rage in Binyamin: Over 100 Jewish rioters clash with Israeli security forces

Israeli rioters block roads, set fires, and attack security forces near Jalud, preventing the coordinated return of a Palestinian family to its home.

Night of rage in Binyamin: Over 100 Jewish rioters clash with Israeli security forces

Fuel prices to hit record high overnight

Regulated fuel prices will rise during the night between Wednesday and Thursday by 52 agorot per liter for 95-octane gasoline.

Fuel prices to hit record high overnight

Watch:

Watch: Thousands sing and dance in Hebron

Approximately 10,000 worshipers, led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, prayed, sang, and danced at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Watch: Thousands sing and dance in Hebron

Labour? Friends of Israel?

Labour? Friends of Israel? Burnham’s cabinet to skip pro-Israel reception

No members of Andy Burnham’s cabinet are expected at the Labour Friends of Israel reception, days after Ed Miliband addressed a Palestinian event.

Labour? Friends of Israel? Burnham’s cabinet to skip pro-Israel reception

Watch:

Watch: Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city

Police officers from the Um al-Fahm station used a police dog to locate a weapon buried deep in the ground.

Watch: Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city

Didn't survive this time

Didn't survive this time: Hamas Northern Gaza Strip Brigade commander eliminated

Netanyahu and Katz confirm the elimination of Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade commander Izz al-Din Bik in a targeted airstrike in western Gaza City.

Didn't survive this time: Hamas Northern Gaza Strip Brigade commander eliminated

Ben-Gvir vows:

Ben-Gvir vows: As Defense Minister, I will burn Sinwar's body

Ben-Gvir reiterates his demand to become Defense Minister, vowing to burn the bodies of Sinwar and October 7 terrorists currently held in Israel.

Ben-Gvir vows: As Defense Minister, I will burn Sinwar's body

Amid growing ties

Three Israeli airlines to launch direct Morocco flights amid growing ties

Arkia, Sun d’Or and Israir are set to launch direct flights to Morocco this fall as Israel-Morocco ties deepen and travel demand rises.

Three Israeli airlines to launch direct Morocco flights amid growing ties