Tunnel or not?
IDF, Police clash over what was found beneath Qalqilya
Israel Police stands by its claim that a tunnel was uncovered in Qalqilya and releases footage from the scene, while the IDF says no tunnel route was found.
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Claims of siege in Qusra - Drone footage shows otherwise
Claims circulated online that hilltop activists were laying siege to homes in Qusra. Drone footage from the scene shows no Israelis surrounding the homes.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in US ahead of UN speech
Netanyahu arrives for an unusually brief US visit, heading directly to the UN for his address and meetings with world leaders before returning to Israel.
'Not intentional'
'Not intentional:' Driver who fatally struck Amichai Attia released to house arrest
Mahmoud Samahat, who fatally struck teenager Amichai Attia in Hadera, was released to house arrest. Judge: “Those responsible for the tragic outcome are the people who chased him."
12 years after killing
Abu Khdeir murderer dies 12 years after shocking Jerusalem killing
Yosef Haim Ben-David, sentenced to life plus 20 years for the 2014 kidnapping and murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir, dies after being evacuated to hospital.
Pindrus: Our only issue is protecting Torah learners
Degel HaTorah MK Yitzhak Pindrus dismisses polls, says party’s decisions after the election will depend on who protects status of yeshiva students.
One mitzvah leads to another:
One mitzvah leads to another: MDA team treats woman, then builds her sukkah
After treating a Netanya woman struck by a pole while building her sukkah, MDA responders decided to stay behind and finish the sukkah for her.
Arutz Sheva Election Barometer
Arutz Sheva Election Barometer: How will ‘Change Bloc’ supporters vote when put to test?
Around 5 seats’ worth of voters from the “Change Bloc" and the Reservists-Economic Party may reconsider their vote if it becomes clear that the Change Bloc cannot form a government without the Arab parties.
Boy dies after contracting ‘brain-eating’ amoeba in Sea of Galilee
Nine-year-old Baruch Neria dies after contracting the rare Naegleria fowleri amoeba while swimming at Kursi Beach in the Sea of Galilee.
US warns of surprise Russian drone attack from Mediteranean
A US intelligence warning reportedly alerted Spain, France and Italy to a potential Russian drone operation launched from a civilian ship-raising fears that Moscow could target vulnerable European infrastructure far from its borders.
Israel warns travelers as Ecuador declares red alert
Foreign Ministry urges Israelis to avoid flood zones, rivers and landslide-prone areas as El Niño threatens Ecuador with extreme weather.
Neria Leiter’s mother: ‘His life is still in danger’
Chana Leiter, mother of IDF reservist critically injured in terror attack, says son Neria remains stable but has a severe brain injury, underwent three surgeries.
Doctor treating Neria Leiter:
Doctor treating Neria Leiter: ‘Still at risk, suffering severe brain injury’
Shaare Zedek Trauma Unit Director Dr. Alon Schwartz offers update on severely wounded reservist Neria Leiter’s condition, describing extraordinary night experienced by his family.
Bereaved father blasts ‘pretend demolition’ of terrorist’s home
Family of terror victim Yehuda Shmuel Sherman outraged after IDF leaves part of his murderer’s home standing.
1,000 Israeli flags raised across Galilee overnight
Religious Zionist activists blanket Galilee roads with Israeli flags ahead of emergency faction meeting on strengthening Jewish settlement in the region.
IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held seven hostages
Hamas commander Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad helped hold seven Israelis captive in a Gaza tunnel, planned new attacks, and rebuilt Hamas capabilities, IDF reveals.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Hamas finance chief funneled over NIS 1 billion to terror
IDF, Shin Bet, eliminate Muhammad Abu Alwan, who directed massive funding for Hamas, worked to rebuild terrorist organization’s capabilities during ceasefire.
Israeli ambassador rushes home as son fights for his life
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter returned to Israel Thursday morning to be with his seriously wounded son, Neria, who underwent hours-long emergency brain surgery overnight.
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Watch: Captivity survivor moved by Four Species
Hamas captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana recalls how his father bought him the Four Species while he was held in Gaza - and the moment he finally got to make the blessing after his release.
Growing Back:
Growing Back: Gaza region population grows by 10% since massacre
Three years after the October 7 massacre, the Gaza envelope has grown to some 66,000 residents, with more than 90% of evacuated residents back home and thousands of new families moving into the region.
Mamdani faces backlash over silence on Iranian president’s New York visit
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his silence on Iran’s president while repeatedly calling Netanyahu a “war criminal."
Danon:
Danon: Gaza reconstruction requires Hamas disarmament
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon says rebuilding Gaza requires Hamas to disarm, end its rule and provide guarantees for Israel’s security.
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at UN
Together party chairman Naftali Bennett urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use his address at the United Nations General Assembly to formally declare Qatar an enemy state.
Bessent:
Bessent: 'Not sure' how Iranian UN delegation will return home
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.
Antisemitism
Man sentenced to nearly 10 years for antisemitic threats against Rep. Randy Fine
Massachusetts man sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for antisemitic threats against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine and his young sons.
Milei calls UN 'useless' during General Assembly address
Argentine President Javier Milei blasts the UN as “useless," accusing it of hypocrisy, bureaucratic overreach and bias against Israel in a fiery speech.
Canada:
Canada defense minister concerned Belleville synagogue shooter was former soldier
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty expresses concern that Belleville synagogue shooting suspect Sean Ward had previously served in the military.
Poll:
Poll: Bennett continues to lose ground
A Channel 13 News poll shows Naftali Bennett’s Together party falling to a new low of 11 seats, while the Religious Zionist-Zehut alliance remains steady at six.
After ramming attack
After Maccabim checkpoint attack | Regional leaders: The security reality must change
The heads of the Binyamin and Samaria regional councils visit Shaare Zedek Hospital together to stand with the family of Neria Leiter, who was seriously injured: “The government must turn everything upside down."
Shaare Zedek Hospital:
Shaare Zedek Hospital: Neria Leiter remains in serious and life-threatening condition
Neria Leiter, who was injured in vehicle-ramming attack at the Maccabim Junction on Highway 443, remains in serious, life-threatening condition following emergency surgery.
Embassy spokeswoman
Embassy spokeswoman: Amb. Leiter received the news on the way to an interview
Israeli Embassy spokesperson Tal Naim was with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter in New York when he learned that his son Neria had been critically wounded in a terrorist attack.
Herzog to world leaders:
Herzog to world leaders: ‘Do not erase October 7th from the story’
President Isaac Herzog warns world leaders criticizing Israel not to erase October 7th or demand standards of Israel they would not apply to themselves.
Yisrael Ganz: "Stop encouraging terror in the name of peace"
Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz speaks from Shaare Zedek Hospital after Ambassador Yechiel Leiter's son Neria was critically wounded in a terrorist attack in Binyamin.
Land, speak, leave:
Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours
Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.
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Watch: Police uncover 25-meter-deep tunnel and weapons in Qalqilya
Israeli forces uncover a tunnel at least 25 meters deep and a second excavation in Qalqilya, seizing an M16, sniper rifle, ammunition and fertilizer.
NYT shareholders sue for internal records on Israel-Hamas war coverage
Shareholders ask court to compel The New York Times Company to turn over internal documents concerning editorial standards and coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Rubio
Rubio: Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran may believe a Democratic victory in the midterm elections will constrain President Trump: "The President has extraordinary powers."
‘We will not withdraw’:
‘We will not withdraw’: Katz fires back at Syrian President over Golan
Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights and warns that territory captured in response to future attacks will remain Israeli.
After Ra'am:
After Ra'am: Joint List disqualified from elections
Central Elections Committee disqualifies the Joint List after barring Ra’am, Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh.
Danon blasts Pezeshkian
Danon blasts Pezeshkian: 'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'
Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Iranian President's General Assembly speech: "He came to the UN to speak against Israel. That is shameful."
