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Judge Criticizes Shin Bet

Judge Criticizes Shin Bet: 'Even in Nukhba cases you didn’t request such a thing'

Judge Zohar Dibon-Segal sharply criticized Shin Bet representatives during a hearing on an extraordinary order the agency requested to prevent attorneys from the Honenu organization from representing more than one detainee.

Judge Criticizes Shin Bet: 'Even in Nukhba cases you didn’t request such a thing'

Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Knesset session opens in mayhem. Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.

Knesset session opens in mayhem. Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Report reveals:

Report reveals: Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza

Soldiers from the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion allegedly smuggled hundreds of thousands of shekels worth in cigarrettes into the Gaza Strip using military vehicles and aid trucks.

Report reveals: Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza

'Within three weeks'

Ben-Gvir gives government three weeks to advance death penalty for terrorists

National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.

Ben-Gvir gives government three weeks to advance death penalty for terrorists

King Charles visits Manchester following synagogue attack on Yom Kippur

King Charles visits Manchester to show his support to the Jewish community and those affected by the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, in which 2 members were murdered and several injured.

King Charles visits Manchester following synagogue attack on Yom Kippur

Lakewood:

Drive-by shooting targets Jewish home in Lakewood; suspects arrested, no injuries reported

Police in Lakewood, NJ, are investigating a drive-by shooting targeting a Haredi home when driver of a red car fired multiple shots, one entering the house.

Drive-by shooting targets Jewish home in Lakewood; suspects arrested, no injuries reported

At ADEX 2025:

Israel showcases advanced defense technologies at ADEX 2025 in South Korea

Advanced air defense systems, electro-optical technologies, and aerospace innovation: Israel MOD leads Israeli delegation to ADEX 2025 in Seoul.

Israel showcases advanced defense technologies at ADEX 2025 in South Korea

Israel preparing to receive body of deceased hostage

Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will return body of a deceased hostage on Monday night.

Israel preparing to receive body of deceased hostage

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that US Envoy Steve Witkoff and his partners are 'pushing us to the gates of hell' with new US-backed ceasefire deal.

Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell

Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza

IDF begins placing yellow cement blocks along new 'yellow line' border in Gaza, marking where Hamas control ends and Israeli control begins.

Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza

Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts

Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.

Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts

Global outage in Amazon's cloud servers, affecting applications and sites

Amazon Web Services (AWS) experiences a severe global outage, disrupting key services such as Snapchat, Fortnite, Zoom, Alexa and financial websites. Amazon, 'outage mainly on US East coast region but effects felt globally.'

Global outage in Amazon's cloud servers, affecting applications and sites

Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to warn Hamas that any presence in IDF-controlled areas will be met by attack.

Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack

Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF

MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'

Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF

Cargo Boeing 747 slips off runway in Hong Kong, killing two ground crew members

A Boeing 747 arriving from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and struck a security vehicle; two ground crew members were killed, flight crew uninjured.

Cargo Boeing 747 slips off runway in Hong Kong, killing two ground crew members

Hamas violates ceasefire again; three terrorists eliminated

Three terrorists killed by sniper fire after crossing 'yellow line' border, nearing IDF forces operating in Shejaiya area.

Hamas violates ceasefire again; three terrorists eliminated

Dangerous back down:

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza, a day after two combat soldiers fell. The Tzav 9 movement issues harsh criticism.

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza

Police discover body of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard

Police discover the body of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in her Karmiel backyard; her daughter has been charged with concealing the death to collect reparations.

Police discover body of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard

IAF drone crashes near Gaza border

IAF 'Zik' UAV crashes in open area at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha due to technical malfunction, none injured.

IAF drone crashes near Gaza border

Watch

Watch | Iranian official: I wish I had built a nuclear bomb as Iran’s Defense Minister

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.

Watch | Iranian official: I wish I had built a nuclear bomb as Iran’s Defense Minister

Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home

Yeela David, sister of freed hostage Evyatar David, shares an emotional message from Beilinson Hospital, thanking supporters and urging continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages.

Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home

'Urgent diplomatic meetings'

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony canceled due to 'urgent diplomatic meetings'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony canceled due to 'urgent diplomatic meetings'

Heartwarming reunion

Heartwarming reunion | Watch: Tal Shoham surprises fellow former hostage

Former hostage Tal Shoham meets for the first time with Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David, with whom he was held together, in an especially emotional reunion.

Heartwarming reunion | Watch: Tal Shoham surprises fellow former hostage

Kushner and Witkoff:

Kushner and Witkoff: The war is over, deal will not be violated

“60 Minutes” airs full version of its interview with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in which they recount the diplomacy that ended the Gaza war: “The war is over.”

Kushner and Witkoff: The war is over, deal will not be violated

Watch:

Watch: Ravid Plotnik sings with freed hostages

Israeli singer and rapper Ravid Plotnik visits Beilinson Hospital, speaks with survivors of captivity and joins them in an emotional rendition of the lyrics: “Yesterday was yesterday, today is a new day.”

Watch: Ravid Plotnik sings with freed hostages

4-minute operation

Thieves use lift to steal crown jewels from Louvre in 4-minute operation

Thieves steal eight Napoleonic jewels from the Louvre in a four-minute daylight heist. The museum closes for investigation.

Thieves use lift to steal crown jewels from Louvre in 4-minute operation

Fiery White House meeting

Report: Trump pressed Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms in fiery White House meeting

The Financial Times reports that Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms in a heated White House meeting last week, warning of Ukraine’s destruction.

Report: Trump pressed Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms in fiery White House meeting

FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach

Suspicious hunting stand with a direct view of President Trump’s Air Force One exit found at Palm Beach Airport. The FBI is investigating.

FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach

Israel’s response to Hamas

Amit Segal on Israel’s response to Hamas: The ball is in the government’s court

Political commentator Amit Segal addresses criticism of Israel’s response to Hamas, stating that the true test lies in disarming the terror group - not in targeted airstrikes.

Amit Segal on Israel’s response to Hamas: The ball is in the government’s court

Derby disaster:

Derby disaster: Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence

Derby match between Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium canceled due to pyrotechnics and fan violence.

Derby disaster: Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence

Shin Bet chief's rebuke: Say 'Judea and Samaria'

During an introductory meeting with Shin Bet coordinators, incoming Shin Bet chief David Zini reprimanded one participant after he used the term “the West Bank.”

Shin Bet chief's rebuke: Say 'Judea and Samaria'

ZOA

ZOA: Hamas’s latest ceasefire violations present test of Trump’s credibility

Zionist Organization of America National President Morton Klein reacts to murder of 2 IDF soldiers in attack that violated the ceasefire agreement.

ZOA: Hamas’s latest ceasefire violations present test of Trump’s credibility

Released hostage's mother:

Released hostage's mother: Avinatan is stronger in spirit and more determined than ever

Ditza Or, mother of Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or, speaks to the media about her son's condition following his release from Hamas captivity.

Released hostage's mother: Avinatan is stronger in spirit and more determined than ever

Caving to US pressure: Israel to reinstate aid to Gaza

Israel quickly backtracks after declaring end to humanitarian aid to Gaza, promising Rafah Crossing won't reopen.

Caving to US pressure: Israel to reinstate aid to Gaza

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Only Samaritan terrorist in Israel released in hostage deal

Nader Sadka, 48, from Mount Gerizim, is the only Samaritan ever convicted in Israel for security-related offenses. He was sentenced to six life terms for planning and carrying out attacks against Israelis - and has now been released as part of the hostage deal.

Only Samaritan terrorist in Israel released in hostage deal

Watch: IDF eliminates armed terrorists threatening ground troops

IDF eliminates armed terrorists nearing IDF forces in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. Watch.

Watch: IDF eliminates armed terrorists threatening ground troops

Report:

Report: US warns Israel not to resume war after Hamas attack

Trump Administration tells Israel to focus on 'isolating' Hamas and replacing Hamas rule in Gaza after the attack on IDF troops in Rafah,

Report: US warns Israel not to resume war after Hamas attack

Scare at 36,000 feet

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing after crack found in cockpit windshield

United Flight UA1093, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, diverted to Salt Lake City, Utah, after a crack was found in the cockpit window.

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing after crack found in cockpit windshield

Watch: Chief rabbi dances with freed hostages

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits released hostages in Tel Hashomer Hospital, stressing mutual responsibility to bring the deceased hostages home for burial.

Watch: Chief rabbi dances with freed hostages