Jerusalem:
Thousands take to the streets of Jerusalem for annual Sukkot march
Thousands from across Israel take part in the traditional Jerusalem March during Sukkot, concluding with a festive family celebration in Sacher Park.
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'Risks outweigh benefits'
'Risks outweigh benefits' | Finance Ministry opposes sale of ZIM
The Finance Ministry opposes ZIM’s request to approve its proposed merger with German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds.
'River to the sea'
Israel summons Spanish diplomat over minister’s ‘river to the sea’ remarks
Israel summons Spain’s chargé d’affaires over minister’s “river to the sea" remarks as tensions between Jerusalem and Madrid continue to escalate.
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Report: OpenAI scraps new AI model release over safety standards
OpenAI has scrapped plans to release GPT-6.1 Astra after the AI model failed to meet the company’s safety standards amid growing scrutiny of AI security.
Vows sanctions
Miliband lashes out at Israel, vows sanctions on Judea and Samaria
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband attacks Israel at Labour conference, vows sanctions targeting Israeli communities and services in Judea and Samaria.
Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran
President Trump rejects an Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds, insisting, “I offered them NOTHING!"
Second meeting in months
Second meeting in months | Behind the scenes of the Netanyahu-bin Zayed summit
The UAE and Prime Minister’s Office officially confirm reports of a previously undisclosed meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the UAE President.
“Serious danger to patients"
“Serious danger to patients:" Health Ministry shuts down private hospital in Tel Aviv
A surprise inspection conducted by the Ministry at the “Medica" clinic in Ramat Hahayal found medical staff exceeding their professional authority, systemic failures, and an immediate danger to patients.
'You should join the dots’:
'You should join the dots’: TV host erupts at UK defense chief after suspected terror plot
'Why is Israel sanctioned when they provide a lot of our intelligence reports for us?' TalkTV host Alex Phillips blasts Defence Secretary Wes Streeting over the government’s handling of immigration, terrorism and national security.
Pager plot:
Pager plot: Israel’s secret moves to keep Hezbollah in the dark
Ahead of the US release of a new documentary, details are being allowed for publication from behind the scenes of the pager operation in September 2024.
Smotrich's response to the Palestinian Authority
The PA Foreign Ministry issued a statement against comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who responded: “The terror authority understands the significance of the settlement revolution."
Agudat Yisrael fires opening shot in election campaign
Agudat Israel kicks off its election campaign in Bnei Brak as Elyakim Stark apologizes for failing to protect yeshiva students and calls for unity ahead of a critical battle over the future of the haredi public.
Intelligence warning in Gaza
Intelligence warning in Gaza: IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt
Following intelligence information, the alert level has been raised for the territorial division and the 99th Division deployed in the Gaza Strip. Senior commanders have been instructed not to leave the sector.
Goldknopf's move could shatter Netanyahu's haredi alliance
Senior Agudat Yisrael officials believe that faction chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf would not vote against a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot, but would abstain if such a government were formed.
Irregular complaint:
Irregular complaint | Shin Bet demands harsh measures against Channel 12 News
Shin Bet files an official complaint with the military censor, demanding that Channel 12 News be held accountable after it reported on the Prime Minister's flight to the UAE while the plane was still in the air.
Ronen Bar: I will file a defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced that he will file a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister and demanded the release of the protocols and the schedule of security meetings that preceded the October 7 massacre.
RAF Fairford:
RAF Fairford: Five suspects released on bail as investigation continues
RAF Fairford suspects to be released on bail, head of counter-terror police says.
Terror tunnel found under home:
Terror tunnel found under home: More than 600 terror tunnels destroyed in Al-Mansouri
Operation completed in the area of Al-Mansouri in the security zone: Troops from the 55th Brigade completed their mission in southern Lebanon.
Former hostage Noa Argamani announces new role after 246 days in Hamas captivity
Noa Argamani announces on X that she has joined Israeli venture capital firm Vine Ventures, writing that she is “excited, a little emotional, and mostly grateful to continue living my life."
Attorney General backs down, E1 tender moves forward
After it was decided to delay the tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units due to the proximity of the elections, Gali Baharav-Miara reversed course. Smotrich claims: “This is a maneuver."
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Watch: Terrorist who ran Hamas-financing currency network eliminated
Shadi Abu Hatzira, a key money changer for Hamas’ military wing, ran a currency exchange network that transferred tens of millions of shekels to rebuild terror infrastructure in Gaza.
'My son never fought for credit’: Bereaved father defends captivity survivor
Bereaved father Hagay Lober sharply rejects Yocheved Lifshitz’s claim that President Trump was responsible for bringing the hostages home, but then delivered a powerful defense of the former hostage amid harsh attacks against her.
Suspicion: PA officer involved in digging Qalqilya tunnel
The court extended the detention of two Qalqilya residents, including an officer in the PA Preventive Security Service, who were arrested on suspicion of involvement in digging a weapons tunnel.
'Give you back to Hamas'
Bereaved father launches scathing attack on former hostage then apologizes
Bereaved father Itzik Bonzel lashes out at former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz over her criticism of Netanyahu: 'I wish I could turn back the clock and return you to Hamas,' then apologizes 'Caught up in emotion, I wrote something I didn’t mean.'
The images revealing the scale of destruction in Gaza
Updated satellite images from Google Maps show the extensive scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip following the war that began with Hamas’ October 7 attack.
Married at 17: Mother exposes underage marriage in Yavne'el
Mother reveals daughter was engaged three months after arriving in Yavne'el, then married at 17, alleging pattern of underage marriages, social pressure within community.
Report: Two foreign left-wing activists face aliyah freeze
Two foreign Jewish activists involved in pro-Palestinian activities in Judea and Samaria face renewed scrutiny of their previously approved aliyah eligibility.
Holon:
15-year-old seriously injured in suspected grenade attack in Holon
Teenager rushed to hospital with serious injuries after grenade explodes at Holon home.
Secret Abu Dhabi meeting
Secret Abu Dhabi meeting | Report: Netanyahu's unusual request from UAE President
AP reports Netanyahu secretly met UAE President bin Zayed to seek a denial of claims he had warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack before October 7.
Celebrating Sukkot under fire:
Celebrating Sukkot under fire: IDF deploys 2,200 tactical sukkahs
The IDF Military Rabbinate distributes 18,500 sukkahs, including 2,200 tactical models designed to conceal troops, and 13,000 Four Species sets.
Jewish professor alleges antisemitism at Duquesne
Brandeis Center files federal complaint alleging Jewish professor faced antisemitic harassment, professional retaliation, after reporting discrimination at Duquesne University.
Rabbi Lando warns: ‘Torah world facing existential battle’
Amid escalating tensions over haredi enlistment, Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Dov Landau warns yeshiva students of struggle for Torah study, urges them to continue learning.
Young Christians unite against campus antisemitism
Over 250 Christian students and emerging leaders attend Passages' Israel Impact Summit, receiving training to support Jewish students, counter misinformation and strengthen ties with Israel.
Report:
Report: Hamas still has 30,000 armed terrorists, is rebuilding its arsenal
Nearly three years after October 7, Hamas retains thousands of armed terrorists, maintains tunnel network, manufactures rockets, and smuggles weapons into Gaza.
Lion to world diplomats:
Lion calls on world diplomats to move embassies to Jerusalem
At a festive Sukkot reception, Mayor Moshe Lion urges more countries to open embassies in Jerusalem, while Huckabee praises the city's unique character.
Rain on Sukkot? Wintry weather heads towards Israel
Autumn arrives during Sukkot holiday as temperatures drop, scattered showers and additional rain system expected.
Former Mossad official: I don't remember any warnings from Egypt or UAE
Former Mossad official Eyal Tsir Cohen says Egyptian intelligence officials never mentioned any prior October 7 warning, despite dozens of hours of talks.
Despite ignorance claim: Balad Chief repeated remarks days after October 7
Video shows Balad chief repeating his controversial remarks days after October 7, contradicting his claim of ignorance about the massacre.
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Watch: Tens of thousands attend annual 'Priestly Blessing' ceremony
Traditional Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at Western Wall, attended by tens of thousands.
Watch: IDF takes out Hamas sniper threatening troops in Gaza
Hamas sniper Adi Adli Abd Al-Aaser eliminated in southern Gaza after advancing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
