After 10 years in Iraqi prison, Kurdish Jew heads to Jerusalem yeshiva
Binyamin Chasin, freed after more than a decade in Iraqi Kurdistan, is expected to arrive in Israel and begin studying at Aish in Jerusalem.
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IDF in Judea and Samaria
IDF raids 1,200 terror sites, arrests 230 suspects in Judea and Samaria
IDF troops search over 1,200 locations and arrest some 230 wanted suspects, uncovering a bomb-making facility and large quantities of weapons.
From grief to prayer:
From grief to prayer: Bereaved families gather at Western Wall for Selichot
OneFamily brings bereaved families together for Selichot in Jerusalem, where Nova bereaved father Dudu Jarfi says the holidays intensify the pain of absence.
War over a pita
War over a pita: Israeli restaurant in NYC faces backlash over arayes burger
Israeli-owned Shifka restaurant in Manhattan draws criticism after adding an arayes burger to its menu, with anti-Israel activists accusing it of appropriating Arab cuisine.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: ‘We'll bring down the Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas and deal with Hezbollah’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses ISA outstanding personnel ceremony, says Israel is settling accounts with October 7 terrorists and warns: “No one is immune. We will reach all of you."
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Undercover raid in Shechem: Senior Tanzim terrorist captured
Elite undercover officers raid Balata camp in Shechem to arrest a senior Tanzim operative; suspect is shot in the legs after resisting and attempting to flee.
Selichot showdown: Rabbis take Tel Aviv to court
Rabbinical group heads to court after Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality bars physical separation between men and women at planned Tel Baruch Beach prayer service.
Widow and bereaved father move crowd to tears with powerful duet
Rabbi Tamir Granot and Rachel Goldberg took the stage together at a unity event, performing Naomi Shemer’s “Shir Shel Abba" in a deeply emotional tribute to their fallen loved ones.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Don’t vote for Temple Mount visitors
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef appears to take aim at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, warning voters not to support politicians who ascend the Temple Mount.
Deadly fall in Bnei Brak
A yeshiva student, about 20, was killed after falling four storys at a yeshiva in Bnei Brak.
IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba terrorists in Gaza
IDF eliminates two terrorists plotting new attacks and rebuilding Hamas capabilities; one of them had infiltrated Erez Crossing on October 7.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Use ma’aser to fly home and vote Shas
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef rules Israelis abroad may use charity funds to buy flights to Israel in order to vote for Sephardic-haredi party.
Hiddush asks Supreme Court to slash funding for haredi schools
Hiddush petition cites widespread shortages of qualified math, science and English teachers and demands funding for haredi schools be capped at 75%.
Fire service volunteer indicted over Amdocs terror plot
Prosecutors say 20-year-old Kafr Qassem resident used volunteer role to scout potential targets while researching explosives and drones.
NYC Jewish community clashes over rally at Gracie Mansion
Two prominent Modern Orthodox Jewish schools in New York City are planning to bring students to a Friday morning prayer gathering outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence at Gracie Mansion, prompting criticism from some parents.
Eisenkot draws red line: No rotation government
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot says next prime minister must serve full four-year term, claims he rejects 'all the tricks and gimmicks' of recent years.
DoD concerned that Saudi F-35 technology could reach China
The close security and technological ties between Riyadh and Beijing could allow China to spy on the secret systems of the stealth fighter.
Herzog slams anti-IDF film
President Isaac Herzog strongly condemned the anti-Israel film NAZA and its creators, while calling for the protection of IDF soldiers unfair accusations.
25 tons of history:
25 tons of history: In southern Israel, a 2,000-year-old mikveh is extracted intact
In exceptional engineering operation in Kiryat Gat’s new Carmei Gat neighborhood, an intact 2,000-year-old 25-ton ritual bath is extracted whole out of the ground.
Air Canada investigates antisemitic social media posts by service director
Air Canada removes an in-flight service director from service and launches an investigation after antisemitic social media posts about Israel surfaced.
Report:
Report: Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war
Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.
Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade ties, expand flights and exchange ambassadors
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meets Moroccan counterpart and the two agree to upgrade Israel-Morocco ties, expand flights and appoint ambassadors by the end of 2026.
Poll:
Poll: Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead
Likud loses another seat, falling to 18, while Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar remains in first place. Netanyahu’s coalition bloc rises to 54 seats, overtaking the Eisenkot bloc.
NY Times deletes line questioning Israeli victimhood on Oct. 7
The New York Times removes a sentence suggesting Israeli victimhood after Oct. 7 was a matter of perception, calling it an “editing error."
Second year in a row:
Second year in a row: US again denies Abbas a visa ahead of UN General Assembly
For the second year in a row, the US denies PA chairman and his delegation visas ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Unusual incident in Kafr Qasim
Unusual incident in Kafr Qasim: Stolen IDF LAW missile fired at residential complex
A LAW missile stolen from the IDF fired at a residential complex in Kafr Qasim. No injuries reported. Police launch a manhunt for suspects.
3 suspects arrested
Milan Chabad rabbi attacked at bus stop, 3 suspects arrested
Chabad emissary Rabbi Tzemach Mizrahi assaulted near a Milan bus stop by three men who stole his hat and kicked him. Italian police arrest all three suspects.
Kansas man arrested for threatening to murder Ben Shapiro on Yom Kippur
A Kansas man was arrested after allegedly making multiple antisemitic death threats against Jewish right-wing podcaster Ben Shapiro, including an ominous countdown to Yom Kippur.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Saudis ‘don’t pray to Mecca, they pray to Jerusalem’
Amit Segal highlights the irony of Saudi Arabia reportedly seeking Israeli intelligence against the Houthis after years of publicly criticizing Israel.
IDF eliminates three Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attacks
IDF says three terrorists were involved in planting explosives, planning shooting attacks and launching rockets at Israel; strikes carried out to remove immediate threats.
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Hanan Ben Ari surprised by song’s success: “It’s totally crazy, God is a genius"
Hanan Ben Ari released a live version of “Hashivenu" from his “Hindikim" performance and shared his excitement over the song’s journey: “I discover again and again how little I understand."
Under the ridge
Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system under Ali al-Taher Ridge revealed
IDF releases new footage from Hezbollah tunnels in the Ali Taher Ridge, where troops uncovered and destroyed strategic terrorist infrastructure.
Samaria:
Samaria shepherd finds hidden monument honoring deadly terrorist
Shepherd from Tzon Aviezer discovers a monument honoring a terrorist linked to the Emanuel bus massacre; residents demand the IDF demolish it.
Marriage goes up in flames
Divorce dispute goes up in flames as alleged arsonist catches fire
Umm al-Fahm man indicted for allegedly torching a motorcycle during a divorce-related dispute; police say he accidentally set himself on fire during the arson.
Closure:
IDF eliminates October 7 terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers
IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in the deadly attack on Tank No. 3 and abduction of its crew.
Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka
Daniel and Chava waited five years for their only daughter. Now 7-month-old Rivka is battling a serious blood disease.
Reservists answer 100-day call-up, only to learn there’s no budget
Karmeli Brigade reservists say they left families, jobs and businesses for 100 days of duty, only to face early release because funding was not approved.
Enforcement operation around new communities
The Civil Administration removed dozens of illegal structures and encroachments near two new communities in Judea and Samaria.
Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into government
Yashar! party denies claim following meeting with northern Bedouin leaders: 'These things were never said, not even by implication.'
“The games are over"
“The games are over:" Ben Gvir confronts residents in Bir Hadaj
The National Security Minister visited Bir Hadaj and confronted residents during the demolition of illegal structures. “Anyone who breaks the law will encounter the enforcement authorities."
