US Military split on Houthi strikes as Saudi Arabia seeks Trump’s help
US military leaders are reportedly divided over striking the Houthis as Saudi Arabia seeks more help and Trump weighs renewed military action in Yemen.
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Answering Turkey:
Report: Israel eyes major submarine expansion as Turkish Navy grows
Israel's defense establishment recommends expanding the Navy to eight submarines, citing Turkey's growing fleet, the regional shift and October 7 lessons.
From Knesset to surfboard:
From the Knesset to the surfboard: Chikli surfs with wounded IDF veterans in Herzliya
Minister Amichai Chikli attends a toast hosted by “HaHazakim Mitgalim" nonprofit in Herzliya, meets wounded IDF veterans, and joins them for a surfing session.
Samaria Council head:
Samaria Regional Council head: We expect the government to exact a heavy price
Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan eulogizes Netanel Shakron and calls on the government to launch a large-scale military operation: “Restore the checkpoints and exact a price on the ground."
'Dad, thank you'
Netanel Shakron’s son mourns his father: Dad, thank you
Yoav, who survived the terrorist attack in which his father, Netanel Shakron, was murdered, pays emotional tribute to his father and thanks him for saving his life.
Watch: Heartfelt song at Netanel Shakron's funeral
Crowds sing mournful, moving song at funeral of terror victim Netanel Shakron, who was murdered hours before Yom Kippur at the Ein Riya spring.
Chilling:
Chilling: Terror victim's son recites first 'Kaddish' at his father's funeral
Yoav, eldest son of terror victim Netanel Shakron, recites 'Kaddish' at his father's funeral, a day after his father was killed in a terror attack hours before Yom Kippur.
Watch:
Watch: Netanel Shakron laid to rest after deadly Binyamin terror attack
Netanel Shakron, father of six murdered at Ein Riya spring, is laid to rest in Alei Zahav.
US media pushes back against Trump boycott
Following the White House’s decision to bar three news organizations from entering, other media outlets have suspended the press pool that accompanies the President wherever he goes.
Mystery blasts rock Syrian military sites
Three blasts hit weapons depots and military sites in less than two weeks, killing Syrian soldiers and prompting an investigation into possible Israeli involvement.
Hamas bomb hits IDF vehicle, Israel strikes back
Hamas plants explosive device that hits IDF engineering vehicle near Yellow Line; IDF strikes terrorist infrastructure, slamming 'blatant ceasefire violation.'
Demand to disqualify Ra’am
Demand to disqualify Ra’am: Bereaved families petition against Justice Sohlberg
The Choosing Life Forum is asking the Supreme Court to allow its representatives to be present in the hearing room during deliberations on the request they submitted to the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Ra’am party.
Watch: Thousands gather for Ne’ila prayers in heart of Tel Aviv
Rosh Yehudi draws thousands to Meir Park for the closing prayers of Yom Kippur, with worshipers gathering throughout the day.
Hundreds of Jews pray on Temple Mount on Yom Kippur
A full 654 Jewish ascents recorded as worshipers pray for hours with police-approved prayer books; National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joins Mincha service ahead of the fast.
Three years later: Hostages Square gathers again in prayer
Nearly three years after October 7, Israelis return to Hostages Square for a prayer of gratitude, remembrance and unity.
Germany moves toward the extremes
The right is gaining strength, the left is taking Berlin: Why are Germany’s Jews watching the election results with concern?
Shooting outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police officer critically wounded after gunman opens fire outside Canadian synagogue during Kol Nidre services.
Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel National News!
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UEFA rejects Ireland request to keep Israel out of future draws
UEFA rejects Ireland’s request to avoid future matchups with Israel, citing its case-by-case policy and the lack of a direct conflict between the countries.
Report:
Report: Trump administration preparing sweeping sanctions against ICC
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing broad sanctions against the ICC that could block most transactions and restrict access to US dollars.
North Korea launches projectile as Pyongyang reaffirms nuclear status
North Korea fires a projectile toward the East Sea days after reaffirming its nuclear status.
Yom Kippur
UK Chief Rabbi issues special Yom Kippur prayer for Manchester synagogue victims
Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis writes a special Yom Kippur prayer honoring the two victims of last year’s Heaton Park synagogue terror attack.
Germany:
Germany: AfD scores another victory as Merz suffers historic defeat
Germany’s AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU records its worst state election result since World War II.
Ben Gvir demands: Execute the terrorist
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls for the Terrorist Death Penalty Law to be applied to the terrorist responsible for the attack in Binyamin.
Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel!
Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Yom Kippur about to begin in Israel. Israel. Israel National News' North America desk will continue to update the site until Yom Kippur begins in New York.
Trump on Iran:
Trump on Iran: ‘I’m considering everything, including military action’
President Donald Trump weighs military action, economic pressure or diplomacy with Iran and signals he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.
Terror before Yom Kippur
Terror before Yom Kippur: Netanel Shakron, a father of six, murdered near Neveh Tzuf
Netanel Shakron, arrived at the spring with his eldest son to immerse ahead of Yom Kippur and was murdered by an Arab terrorist. The terrorist was apprehended at a Ramallah hospital.
Footage from Binyamin attack:
Footage from Binyamin attack: Gunfire heard as bathers take cover
Footage from Ein Ri'a spring near Neve Tzuf captures shooting attack in which a Samaria resident in his 30s was murdered. Gunfire is clearly heard as people take cover. 'Is the army here?' one is heard asking.
After Binyamin shooting
After Binyamin shooting: Two terrorists attempt to run over soldiers in Samaria
Two terrorists attempted to carry out a ramming attack near the Ganim military post. Soldiers from the 890th Battalion opened fire, killing one and arresting the other.
Two months missing:
Two months missing: Police seek public’s help locating 24-year-old Jerusalem man
Yehuda Sferka, 24, was last seen in Jerusalem on July 20. Police are now asking for the public’s help and believe he may have traveled north.
Council head at scene of shooting
Council head at scene of shooting: 'We are strong, we will deepen our roots’
Yisrael Ganz speaks at scene of shooting attack in Binyamin hours before Yom Kippur, says families with children were targeted at a spring and calls for strengthening the Jewish presence in the region.
100 meters from Ganim and Kadim:
100 m from Ganim and Kadim: Civil Admin clears olive groves, demolishes illegal structures
Just 100 meters from planned Ganim and Kadim communities, Civil Administration inspectors target unauthorized construction and 500 newly planted olive trees.
7-year-old without a helmet:
7-year-old without a helmet: The chase captured on a Border Police camera
Police officers spotted a scooter rider carrying a 7-year-old without a helmet. He allegedly fled, drove against traffic, abandoned the scooter and tried to escape on foot before being arrested.
Historic appointment:
From the Rebbe’s tent to the judge’s bench: Benny Forer's historic appointment
Veteran prosecutor Benjamin Forer was sworn in as a judge on the California Superior Court after receiving the support of 1.5 million voters.
UAE denies report
UAE denies report: No warning was conveyed to Netanyahu
An official in Abu Dhabi denied a report claiming that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of a Hamas attack before October 7.
Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US
Iran says it has sent Washington seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war and naval blockade, as Trump weighs renewed military action.
Lawsuit against Dearborn
Lawsuit against Dearborn, Michigan: Ramadan celebrated, Jewish holidays ignored
Dearborn, Michigan, defends its religious policies after a lawsuit alleges public funds favored Ramadan displays while Jewish and Christian holidays were ignored.
'Catastrophic and unjustifiable'
'Catastrophic and unjustifiable': Sheeran addresses Gaza amid Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran calls the Gaza situation “catastrophic and unjustifiable" during a Philadelphia concert amid controversy over Macklemore's removal from his tour.
Unusual incident in Gaza: Unarmed suspect reached IDF post entrance
Serious incident in northern Gaza: A Gazan suspect crossed the "Yellow Line" and reached the entrance to an IDF post belonging to the 99th Division.
Ahead of Yom Kippur
Ahead of Yom Kippur: Last Selichot prayers held at the Western Wall
Some 150,000 worshippers pack Western Wall plaza for the central Selichot gathering. Among those attending: Captivity survivors, the Prime Minister, and Israel’s Chief Rabbis.
