'Pretty cynical attempt'
US envoy Waltz dismisses Iran ceasefire proposal as 'pretty cynical attempt'
US envoy to the UN calls Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal a “pretty cynical attempt" to win sanctions relief and access frozen funds.
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Previously undisclosed
Report: Eight US Marines injured in previously undisclosed Iranian missile attack
NBC News reports that eight US Marines suffered injuries including smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms in Iranian missile attack in Hormuz.
Ireland-Israel soccer match:
During soccer match: Irish players refuse handshakes with Israel, bow heads during anthem
Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in a tense Nations League match marked by no handshakes, black armbands and amid political tensions between the two countries.
Report:
Report: Egypt’s intelligence chief called Netanyahu days before October 7
The Wall Street Journal reports that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Netanyahu about the possibility of an impending Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023 massacre.
9-year-old boy pepper-sprayed in Jerusalem, suspect arrested
Police arrest a 22-year-old suspect over the pepper-spray attack on a nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy in Jerusalem's Mamilla neighborhood on Yom Kippur.
Ben-Gvir vows to see Hamas terrorist executed
Decades after protesting against Hassan Salameh’s deadly terror campaign, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met the terrorist in prison and said he would work to see Hassan put to death.
Iran warns US of 'doomsday war,' claims it has changed military tactics
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells NBC that Tehran is prepared for a 'doomsday war' with the US but remains willing to pursue diplomacy.
Secret trip
Netanyahu's secret trip to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE President
Channel 12 reports Netanyahu secretly flew to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed; the Prime Minister's Office has not commented.
'That's Me':
'That's Me': Gazan student suspended after revealing role in massacre
Hussein Issa, a student who arrived in the Netherlands a few months ago, was suspended after revealing that he took part in the October 7th massacre.
Poll:
Poll: Most Israelis support disqualification of Arab parties
Kan News poll gives Yashar 23 seats, Likud 21 and Bennett-Lapid 11, with both rival blocs tied at 52 seats just one month before Israel's elections.
Retaliation against boycott:
Israel retaliates against Dutch boycott, revokes diplomats' immunity
Following the Dutch boycott of Israeli products, Sa'ar orders diplomats in Ramallah to surrender Israeli-issued documents within seven days.
Watch:
Watch: Police drone records elimination of October 7th terrorist
New police footage shows the elimination of the terrorist accused of driving the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova festival.
Report:
Netanyahu takes aim at Erdogan: Israel preparing international legal case
Israel is reportedly compiling a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on his treatment of the Kurds and his ties to Hamas.
IDF general visits newtown in Binyamin region
Central Command chief Avi Bluth toured Metzukei Eretz with Binyamin leaders, meeting the 12 families who established the new community.
Listening devices suspected in Bnei Brak mayor’s office
A professional security sweep reportedly found signs that surveillance devices may have been installed in Mayor Hanoch Zeibert’s office.
Despite rejecting latest deal
Trump expects more talks with Iran this week despite rejecting latest deal
Trump expects fresh negotiations with Iran this week despite rejecting Tehran's proposal, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes open.
'Insane':
'Insane': Dutch boycott triggers checks on passengers arriving from Israel
Passengers arriving from Israel face additional baggage inspections at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, with items from Judea and Samaria carrying jail time.
AI searches, deleted files raise questions in singer’s death
New findings in the investigation into Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis’s death include AI searches about saving a patient, alerts from his treatment device, and deleted medical records and images recovered by investigators.
Amb. Leiter:
Amb. Leiter: 'Neria's life still hangs in the balance'
Israeli Ambassador thanks the public for prayers and support for his son, who was critically wounded in a terrorist ramming attack. 'We've seen some promising signs that we grasp in hope.'
The Jewish Year art collection:
The Jewish Year art collection: Inner Lights
An artistic interpretation of the annual Jewish Holidays. Part 3 of 3.
Report:
Report: Hezbollah still has not fully replaced Nasrallah
Two years after Nasrallah was killed, reports in Arab media point to the difficulty for Naim Qassem to fill the shoes of the leader who ruled for more than three decades.
Huckabee:
Huckabee: US Embassy will have ‘forever home’ in Jerusalem
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee celebrates Sukkot in Jerusalem, declaring the city Israel’s eternal capital and discussing plans for a permanent US Embassy building.
Dozens of Israelis trapped in the Himalayas
Dozens of hikers were stuck in the village of Samgaon in Nepal, at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, after landslides and extreme weather blocked roads and bridges.
Historic synagogue auctioned for just one ruble
An old synagogue building in the city of Mariinsk, built in 1896 and later used as a sports club and a post office branch, will be offered for sale for pennies.
'Rot in hell'
'Rot in hell': Liri Albag reacts to captor's elimination
Liri Albag reacts to the elimination of Muhamma Gabain, who held her and eight other Israelis hostage in Gaza.
They tried to move it to safety:
They tried to move it to safety: New details on fatal IDF drone blast
New details indicate two IDF reservists were killed while moving a fallen explosive drone away from fellow troops, despite switching off its remote control.
Rabbi Hirsch launches plan to tackle haredi housing crisis
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, leading haredi rabbi, orders urgent action, seeking workable plan to resolve housing crisis.
Chabad to Netanyahu before UN speech: ‘Bring light into the darkness’
Chabad-Lubavitch delegation presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the Four Species and the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings, offering encouragement ahead of his address to the UN General Assembly.
IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held nine Israeli hostages
Muhammad Gabain, who held nine Israelis captive in Gaza, eliminated in airstrike after working to rebuild Hamas capabilities, plan new attacks.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: Wage war on terror in Judea and Samaria - just like in Gaza
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, warns Ofer Winter's independent run could waste right-wing votes.
Jewish surgeon fired after October 7? US sues Ohio hospital
US federal lawsuit alleges Mercy Health subjected Jewish surgeon to years of antisemitic harassment before firing him weeks after the October 7 massacre.
Gallant reveals: Hamas warned Shin Bet weeks before October 7
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Hamas warned leader Yahya Sinwar would 'shake the prisons,' but Israeli intelligence misinterpretated.
Help feed them
Widows and orphans are still without basic food for Sukkot
The Child’s Smile Association brings families to special 'Fill the Cart' days, covering their holiday groceries so every child can enjoy a full table, dignity, and a truly joyful holiday.
IDF strikes Hezbollah after explosive drone attack on troops
IDF targets Hezbollah drone launch sites, anti-tank missile positions and other infrastructure in southern Lebanon after explosive drone launched toward Israeli soldiers.
Asher to haredi voters: Don't fall for Smotrich and Ben Gvir
UTJ chairman MK Yakov Asher urges haredi unity, warns against rival parties courting haredi voters.
Cassif compares IDF to Hamas
Pressed repeatedly on whether Hamas is a terrorist organization, Hadash MK Ofer Cassif draws comparison with IDF, declares himself an anti-Zionist.
"You Can't Silence the Truth"
Huckabee fires back at Mamdani: "Israel didn't commit genocide"
U.S. Ambassador rejected genocide accusations against Israel & blasted Mamdani's threats against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
UK
Ex-Haniyeh Bodyguard Granted UK Citizenship, Later Arrested Over Alleged Anti-Jewish Plot
Haniyeh’s former bodyguard gained UK citizenship before his arrest over an alleged plot to target Jews in Europe and UK.
Police by day, terrorists by night:
Police by day, terrorists by night: The threat brewing in Judea and Samaria
Security experts tell i24NEWS of the threat from armed Palestinian Authority forces, raising questions about their training, growing numbers and the future of security coordination.
Belgium links Iran to attacks on European Jews
Belgian intelligence says attacks on a synagogue and Jewish neighborhood were carried out in response to an Iranian call targeting Jewish and Israeli interests worldwide.
