Former IDF Spokesperson:
Former IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz: Settlement brings quiet
Former IDF Personnel Directorate head and IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz calls for Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip: "It brings more security than it requires."
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Golders Green vandalism:
Suspect in Golders Green vandalism charged with religious harassment
Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces hate crime charges for series of attacks on London synagogues and homes. The suspect is remanded to court.
Rubio:
Rubio: Trump wants Hamas defeated, all hostages home all at once
Speaking to reporters before Israel visit, Secretary of State says the US wants Hamas defeated, all 48 hostages freed now, and a plan for Gaza's future.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Israeli troops search for weapons in Daraa
Syrian media claims IDF troops raided villages in Syria's Daraa province, searching for weapons. The reports claim 18 military vehicles entered Sisyon and Jamla. Israel has not commented.
Ruckus outside Likud Rosh Hashanah toast
Hundreds of left-wing activists demonstrate outside Likud party Rosh Hashanah event in Petah Tikva.
Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will be visiting Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, including a shared trip to the Western Wall.
Investigation Reveals:
Investigation Reveals: Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike
An Air Force attack helicopter identified a convoy of Hamas pickup trucks about four hours after the start of the October 7th massacre, but did not open fire.
Newly-released footage:
Newly-released footage: Sasha Troufanov led to Gaza injured, surrounded by terrorists
Footage shows Sasha Troufanov, released from Hamas captivity, during the October 7 massacre, as he was led, injured, towards Gaza, surrounded by terrorists.
Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson
Police arrest individual suspected of involvement in arson during leftist protest in Jerusalem.
Charlie Kirk's widow speaks for first time
Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, gave her first public address since Charlie was assassinated. "My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. He showed the ultimate and true covenantal love," she wept.
Chilling:
Chilling: Charlie Kirk's widow bids her husband a final farewell
Erika Kirk shares footage on social media, showing her saying a final goodbye to her husband Charlie, has he lies in his open coffin. Watch.
Millions rush for shelter overnight
Residents of central Israel awakened early Saturday morning to sirens warning of incoming Houthi missile, no injuries reported.
Under heavy security:
Heavily secured due to rising antisemitism: First Selichot prayers held in Australia
Hundreds gather in main synagogue in Sydney, Australia, reciting the first Selichot prayers of the year with local rabbis, with Rabbi Menachem Feldman serving as cantor. Watch.
IDF strikes terror tower in Gaza City
'The Burj al-Nur terror tower was brought down, IDF continuing to pave the way for ground maneuvers until Hamas is defeated and all hostages are released,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says.
Report:
Report: Israel used F-15s, F-35s in strike on Hamas in Qatar
Israel used jet fighters to launch ballistic missiles into space over Saudi Arabia in its strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Over flag dispute
Israeli chess players withdraw from Spain tournament over flag dispute
Seven Israeli chess players withdraw from a Spanish tournament after organizers bar them from competing under their national flag.
Report:
Report: Mossad balked at strike against Hamas in Qatar
An exclusive report from The Washington Post reveals the Mossad declined to conduct a ground operation to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, opposing PM Netanyahu's airstrike order over fears of jeopardizing crucial mediation efforts.
Hostages’ families and captivity survivors meet with Rubio, urge action
Hostage families and captivity survivors meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to prioritize a negotiated deal for the safe return of 48 hostages held in Gaza for 707 days.
London:
London: Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of antisemitic attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in London. The arrest follows a joint effort between police and Shomrim North West London.
Toddler left in car for 3 hours dies:
Toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours, dies
MDA paramedics performed CPR and evacuated a toddler left in car in Dimona for 3 hours to Soroka Hospital in critical condition, where she was later pronounced dead.
Israeli Air Force intercepted 10 UAVs launched from Yemen in past week
IDF reports 'Clear, direct hit, target down': The Israeli Air Force intercepted ten UAVs launched from Yemen in the past week
US Sec. of State to visit Israel/UK to discuss security, hostages, and global cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel and the UK to reaffirm support for Israeli security and discuss global challenges.
Two residents of Tiberias, driving a white Skoda, are charged with murder of Daniel Aslan
Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.
Trump:
Trump: 'High degree of certainty' Charlie Kirk's murderer in custody
US President Donald Trump revealed that, 'with a high degree of certainty,' the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was arrested.
Donald Trump:
Trump: 'We've got 67 hostages back without paying any money'
President Donald Trump said 67 hostages were freed without ransom, contrasting his approach with Biden’s, 'Biden would pay $6 billion for 5 hostages ... I told Hamas, 'We want our hostages back,''
Boy who went missing in Tzfat found in Jerusalem
Young boy from Tzfat found at Western Wall in Jerusalem after Northern District police conduct extensive searches throughout the night.
Jerusalem Hills:
Two wounded in stabbing attack at hotel in Jerusalem Hills
Israeli Arab terrorist from Jerusalem stabbed two individuals in the hotel dining room before being neutralized by an off-duty police officer.
Jerusalem Shield:
Jerusalem Shield: IDF arrests terror suspects and confiscates weapons
IDF forces launch Operation Jerusalem Shield in the Binyamin area, arresting over 40 terror suspects, demolishing terrorist homes, and seizing weapons and funds across Judea and Samaria.
Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk
Minister of National Security's son speaks about his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist who was murdered in the US, 'A great lover of Israel and a brave man whose influence will be missed by the entire world.'
Emily Damari
Emily Damari: 'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'
Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.
Online threats against Israelis
Online threats against Israelis: Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack
Israeli actors received emails posing as a casting call for a new film by a well-known director about Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7, followed by threats.
Kiryat Gat
Baby in critical condition after nearly drowning in bathtub in Kiryat Gat
The year-and-a-half-old baby girl was treated by MDA teams and evacuated while sedated and ventilated to Barzilai Hospital. "She suffered significant difficulty breathing"
Against ignorance, for Israel
Against ignorance, for Israel: Watch Charlie Kirk fight on the frontlines of advocacy
Charlie Kirk would stand with a microphone in front of students, allowing them to ask any question and present any claim, including on Israel. He responded with calm and simplicity.
Smotrich orders
Smotrich orders: 900 million shekels from PA - for terror victims
Immediately upon his return from a visit to India, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the seizure and offset of frozen Palestinian Authority funds, directing them to compensation for the families of terror victims.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall
Thousands participated on Thursday night in reciting the Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and prayed for the safety of Israel and the return of the hostages.
Poll:
Poll: Mamdani leads four-way NYC mayoral race, Adams favored by Jews
New poll shows Zohran Mamdani with a 22-point lead in the NYC mayoral race, being backed by 45% of likely voters, though three-quarters of Jewish voters disapprove of him.
After Israeli strike:
After Israeli strike: Qatar's PM heads to US to meet Trump
Qatar's PM to visit the US to discuss Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, Gaza ceasefire talks, and expanding defense cooperation with American officials, including President Trump.
Financial noose tightens:
Financial noose tightens: US sanctions target Houthi maritime smuggling
Trump administration sanctions 32 individuals and entities, and four vessels, for supporting the Houthi terror group’s illicit fundraising and smuggling operations, including a $1 billion Iranian oil network.
Jumping off a roof
Jumping off the roof of a building: FBI releases video of Charlie Kirk shooter
FBI publishes new video of the suspected shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, showing him jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.
In bribery case
Wife of former Senator Menendez sentenced to prison in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, sentenced to 54 months in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz.
