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.
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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: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community
Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.
Hamas: We located the body of a hostage, will return him tonight
The murderous terrorist organization announced that it has located the body of another kidnapped civilian and will hand it over this evening (Sunday) "if conditions permit."
Report: Senior Nukhba commander eliminated
Yahya al-Mabhouh, senior commander in Hamas' elite 'Nukhba' unit, eliminated following Rafah attack.
New Jersey:
New Jersey: Drunk driver hits car, killing four yeshiva students
Locals are currently at the scene and are in close contact with authorities to ensure the dignity of the deceased and assist with the necessary steps for the funerals.
Hamas violates ceasefire:
Hamas violates ceasefire: PM orders strong response to attack on troops in Rafah
Hamas terrorists opened anti-tank fire at IDF forces in Rafah, IDF responds by striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity.
Shin Bet Chief supports move:
Will criminal organizations be classified as terrorists? Shin Bet Chief supports move
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to advance MK Tzvika Foghel’s bill allowing the state to declare major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, with Shin Bet backing the move.
Hezbollah fighter 'laid groundwork' for police's decision to ban Israelis from Aston Villa
Hezbollah fighter 'laid the groundwork' for police's decision to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa football match by compiling 'safety risk' dossier.
'War of Redemption'
Government changes war's official name to the 'War of Redemption'
The government approved the name of the war to be changed from 'Swords of Iron' to 'The War of Redemption.' Minister Strock voted against, Minister Chikli abstained.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Body returned to Israel that of murdered Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri.
The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.
Hostage survivors speak out:
Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio, speak out: 'Our new life starts now!'
Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio in their first public message: 'In the most difficult moments in captivity, we felt that you were fighting for us. That you were not giving up.'
Found dead in Istanbul:
Organizer of anti-Israel protests in Dagestan, Russia found dead in Istanbul
Abakar Abakarov, a prominent Kremlin critic who was on Russia's most wanted list, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul, Turkey.
Keith Siegel:
Keith Siegel: Matan Angrest and I were held in a small, dark room
Keith Siegel looks back at his time in captivity with newly released hostage Matan Angrest. 'We kept each other strong, we laughed together.'
A suitcase under the bed uncovers a fortune lost to the Nazis
What began as a simple act of sorting through his late father’s belongings turned into a journey through a buried family past - one that revealed immense wealth, tragic loss, and long-delayed justice.
Experts warn:
Experts warn: Hezbollah ‘waiting in the dark’ as it rebuilds in Lebanon
Le Figaro reports that Hezbollah is rebuilding its command structure with Iranian backing, despite its defeat by Israel. Experts warn its covert activity could spark future escalation.
Wave of attacks in Ashdod:
Wave of attacks in Ashdod: Teens on scooters target haredi residents
A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.
Distrurbing
Hamas-inspired cosplay sparks outrage in Japan amid Gaza protests
Images of Japanese cosplayers dressed as Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades members have circulated online amid growing pro-Gaza demonstrations in Japan, drawing police intervention and public backlash.
Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners
Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.
Former hostage:
Former hostage: 'I fasted on Yom Kippur for the first time, was released from captivity'
Hostage survivor Eitan Horn tearfully recounts how he decided to fast on Yom Kippur, for the first time in his life, and was released from Hamas captivity less than two weeks later. Watch
Orthodox Jewish Chamber defends RFK Jr. over circumcision claims
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce issues an open letter clarifying that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. never criticized or sought limits on Jewish circumcision practices.
US court bans Israeli NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp
US court bans Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp. NSO warns ruling could threaten its business.
Sa’ar demands UK revoke ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary, urges officials to revoke the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Mamdani campaigns with imam tied to 1993 WTC bombing
NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani poses with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, tied to the 1993 WTC bombing, sparking backlash.
Einav Zangauker blames Netanyahu for failures, vows to keep fighting
Einav Zangauker, mother of freed hostage Matan, delivers speech at Hostages Square rally, thanks the nation, praises the soldiers, but also condemns the government, and pledges to continue to fight.
Star of David 'offensive'?
Star of David 'offensive'? Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally
Jewish lawyer arrested in London for wearing a Star of David. Police claim it antagonized pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.
'Auschwitz Librarian' Dita Kraus passes away
Dita Kraus lit one of the six memorial torches at the official state ceremony at Yad Vashem marking Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2014.
US State Department:
US State Department: Hamas is planning to violate ceasefire, attack Gaza residents
United States has informed the guarantor nations of the Gaza peace agreement of credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the residents of Gaza.
Hamas threatens to delay deceased hostages' return
'Closing Rafah Crossing will delay transfer of additional deceased hostages,' Hamas threatens.
Coalition pushes for inquiry committee into massacre
The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.
Together again:
Together again: Released hostages Omer Wenkert and Tal Shoham meet newly-released friends
Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David reunite in Beilinson Hospital with friends Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert, who were released earlier this year from Hamas captivity. Watch.
Families from 'Lev Tahor' cult escape US over holidays
Ten families from the Lev Tahor cult flee to Honduras under orders from jailed leaders.
Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.
Watch: Arabs shoot at Israeli civilians near Evyatar
Residents of Mevaser Shalom in Samaria, are shot at by terrorists while conducting a Friday night security patrol.
Mysterious murder in Istanbul
Abakar Abakarov, who opposed the Russian authorities, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.
Witkoff:
Witkoff: 'Qatar strike left us feeling betrayed'
In an interview with 60 Minutes, the U.S. envoy described Washington's surprise at the Israeli strike in Qatar
IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Mount Hermon
IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.
Naftali Bennett's X account hacked
A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.
Two IDF soldiers injured by explosive device in Samaria
IDF soldiers operating in Tubas area in Samaria suffer moderate injuries after terrorist hurls explosive device at them.
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Dounine, Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorist working to re-establish terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon eliminated in Dounine area, IDF confirms.
