Gaza smuggling suspect seeks visit to Shin Bet chief
Bezalel Zini requests six-hour break from house arrest to visit his brother, Shin Bet Director David Zini, for a family gathering.
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Report: Egypt’s intelligence chief warned of impending massacre
A new investigation says Abbas Kamel spent all of 67 minutes in Israel warning of a looming Hamas escalation.
Lincoln Center, NYC
Israeli Consulate challenges ‘NAZA’ film outside Lincoln Center
Israeli Consulate takes its fight against NAZA to Lincoln Center, challenging the film’s credibility with giant screens.
IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander
Two Hamas terrorists, including Nukhba platoon commander, eliminated in separate Gaza strikes after violating ceasefire.
Sukkot weather shakeup: Heavy rain ahead
Pleasant holiday weather set to give way to rain and falling temperatures, forecasters say.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles: Anti-Israel shirt sparks clash outside LA kosher bakery
A woman wearing an 'Israel kills children' T-shirt drew a response from Jewish teenagers outside a kosher bakery in Pico-Robertson, who waved Israeli flags and sang Am Yisrael Chai.
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal
Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day ceasefire plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran insists Washington must meet its conditions before nuclear talks can resume.
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depot threatening troops in Lebanon
IDF targets Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon after identifying arms used to threaten Israeli soldiers operating in the Security Zone.
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Wishing a joyous Sukkot holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.
UN adds 61 companies to ‘settler blacklist’
UN human rights office adds 61 companies to its database of companies blacklisted over activities in Judea and Samaria, drawing condemnation from Israel.
'Heil f---ing Hitler'
'Heil f---ing Hitler': Brooklyn man chases Jewish man with knife
Brooklyn man faces hate-crime charges after allegedly chasing a Jewish victim with a knife while shouting “Heil f---ing Hitler".
US intelligence:
US intelligence: Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons program
Classified documents show US intelligence believes Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons, raising concerns over Trump’s civilian nuclear deal.
Iran:
Iran: No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian official says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear program even if the US accepts Iran’s conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
At Oct. 1 meeting
NYT: Netanyahu did not mention UAE warning of Hamas attack at Oct. 1 meeting
The New York Times reports Netanyahu did not mention an alleged UAE warning about a planned Hamas attack during a key security meeting days before Oct. 7.
Chag Sameach from Israel!
Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates Continue from North America
Sukkot about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Sukkot begins in New York.
IDF:
IDF eliminates Hamas commander who took part in holding October 7 hostages
Hassan Mahmoud Siam infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim captive in Gaza.
Messi, Erika Kirk among Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies for 2026
Israel Allies Foundation unveils its 2026 list of leading Christian supporters of Israel, with the late Joni Lamb taking the top spot.
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‘He always wanted to do more’: Friend remembers reservist killed by IDF drone blast
Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, killed alongside Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali from the explosion of an IDF drone, completed his mandatory military service two years ago and immediately continued serving in the reserves.
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Watch: IDF demolishes tunnels below the yellow line
Two-kilometer-long underground terror tunnel dismantled: IDF troops continue operations to clear the Yellow Line area of terror infrastructure.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Israel’s economy is thriving; Smotrich has a hand in it'
Prime Minister Netanyahu testified to good cooperation with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and praised him for Israel’s economic situation. 'Our economy is thriving after three years of war.'
Terrorist who transferred millions of shekels to Hamas in Gaza eliminated
In targeted aerial strikes in Deir al-Balah and Khan Yunis, the IDF eliminated Jabr Moqbel, who transferred millions of shekels to finance Hamas terrorism, and Hasan al-Batta, a terrorist in the organization’s military wing.
‘Elder of the Kabbalists’ Rabbi David Batzri dies suddenly at 85
Rabbi David Batzri, head of Jerusalem’s HaShalom Yeshiva for Kabbalists and renowned for his expertise in Kabbalah and rare dybbuk-removal ceremonies, collapsed at his Bnei Brak home and died at Sheba Medical Center.
“The first to help"
Ofek leaves behind twin brother: “The first to help"
A friend and former teacher of Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem spoke about his special character. Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali lived across the street from a former classmate who fell in Gaza three years ago.
Watch: Bennett escorted out of Bnei Brak restaurant
The chairman of the “Beyachad" party was escorted out of Moti’s restaurant in the city after a disturbance broke out and an object was thrown at him. Police arrested a suspect in the incident.
Netanyahu: “Hamas will try to disrupt the elections"
One month before the elections, the Prime Minister addresses concerns over a surprise Hamas attack on the eve of the vote and dismisses rumors of a plea bargain in his trial.
2 IDF reservists killed in IDF UAV explosion in Gaza
Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, of Har Halutz, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, of Jerusalem, both soldiers in the 7007th Battalion of the 16th Brigade, fell in combat in the Gaza Strip.
Italy bans burqas and niqabs in schools, limits students with poor Italian
Italy’s government approves a school ban on burqas and niqabs and caps classes at 30% of students lacking adequate Italian proficiency.
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Watch: New footage from Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville
Belleville police say the synagogue shooting during Yom Kippur was a hate-motivated, premeditated attack targeting Jews, crediting two officers with preventing a massacre.
Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran
Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, citing national security concerns and Tehran’s ties to narco-terrorist groups and regional attacks.
'Join Isaac Accords, oppose ICC'
Netanyahu urges Latin American leaders to join Isaac Accords, oppose ICC
Netanyahu meets the leaders of Paraguay, Panama and Bolivia in New York, urges them to join the Isaac Accords and oppose the International Criminal Court.
After demanding defense portfolio: Otzma Yehudit rises to 8 seats
An i24NEWS poll projects Otzma Yehudit winning 8 seats after Itamar Ben Gvir announced he would demand the Defense portfolio in the next government. The coalition reaches 60 seats.
Senate narrowly rejects measure to block Iran military action without Congress
The Senate votes 50-49 against a Democratic measure that would have required congressional authorization for further US military action in Iran.
'We pray for regime change'
Danon hands Iran’s UN envoy a Starlink device: We pray for regime change in Iran
Watch: After Netanyahu’s UN speech, Ambassador Danny Danon hands Iran’s representative a Starlink device and urges him to help Iranians gain freedom.
Netanyahu to Milei:
Netanyahu to Milei: You are one of the great leaders of our time
Netanyahu meets Argentina’s President on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, thanks him for his support for Israel.
Herzog at INS Drakon ceremony
Herzog at INS Drakon ceremony: Israel can deploy power thousands of miles away
President Herzog welcomes Israel’s sixth submarine, INS Drakon, saying the Navy’s growing capabilities will expand Israel’s operational reach worldwide.
Bereaved father sings at UN: “Am Yisrael Chai"
As Netanyahu entered the UN hall, bereaved father Itzik Bontzel stood and called out “Am Yisrael Chai": “I shouted loudly for all the nations of the world to hear."
Netanyahu at UN:
Netanyahu at UN: We're going to win. We have no other choice
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly, focusing on Israel’s security, its enemies, antisemitism and the challenges facing the Jewish State.
'Answer, you animal'
'Answer, you animal' | Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN
Anti-Israel activist follows and repeatedly disrupts Kan News reporter Shahar Glick and his cameraman outside the UN, declaring: 'There’s no IDF here.'
IDF Chief at INS Drakon induction: 'We remain vigilant and prepared'
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir hails induction of advanced submarine as major expansion of Israel's long-range capabilities, warns Iran and its proxies remain a threat: 'We will continue to operate in every arena.'
‘Fingers are on the trigger’
US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns: ‘Fingers are on the trigger’
US and Iranian negotiators reportedly explore a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing Washington’s economic blockade.
