Report:
Report: US met Houthis days after terror group seized key coastline
Reuters reports US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman, where the terror group pledged not to attack American or Israeli vessels.
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Metula resident surprises Channel 13 reporters with praise for minister
Asked by Channel 13 which government representatives showed up during the darkest months of fighting in the north, Yossi Levit had one name he kept coming back to.
Ashdod checks uncover invalid mezuzahs and tefillin
Ashdod mezuzah and tefillin inspection campaign finds erased words, damaged letters, in alarming quantity of parchments.
10-year-old girl seriously injured by a moray in Eilat
The girl was rushed to the Yoseftal Medical Center suffering from deep lacerations and a tendon rupture.
‘If I’m captured, kill me’:
Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order: ‘If I’m captured, kill me’
Senior commander living on Gaza border reveals terrifying October 7 dilemma as Shin Bet fighters raced to save families before reaching her.
Houthis respond to Saudi claims: ‘No threat to Mecca’
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree rejects Saudi accusations, insisting Yemen is targeting oil facilities and military bases and that the Islamic holy sites are not under threat.
Can diabetics safely fast on Yom Kippur? New study offers hope
First-of-its-kind study finds more than 70% of participants completed a 25-hour fast without significant complications, with advance pump adjustments increasing the likelihood of success eightfold.
Israeli study:
Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk, Israeli study finds
Study of more than 1.2 million Israelis finds kibbutz residents have significantly lower mortality risk than haredi and non-haredi Jews living in urban communities.
Thailand launches probe into Chabad after holiday meal canceled
Phuket authorities order a seven-day investigation into Chabad of Patong, examining land ownership and licenses days after a Rosh Hashanah event for 2,000 Israelis was called off due to security concerns.
Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56 million views, report finds
New CAM analysis finds hundreds of viral posts blaming Jews and Israel for the September 11 attacks as conspiracy theories spread across major social media platforms.
‘Naza’ film:
IDF Chief responds to ‘Naza’ film: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows to fight attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders: 'IDF most moral military in the world.'
Tragedy live on air: NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Three killed as news helicopter crashes in flames while covering a fatal accident; veteran anchor breaks down on air: 'We’ve lost contact with our people.'
Double parking, double standard
Journalist Nate Friedman confronted an NYC parking inspector about discrimination in enforcement during times of Islamic prayer in the city.
Outrage over 'NAZA' film
Outrage over 'NAZA' film | Dedi Simchi fumes: Scum - they should be cast out of society
Bereaved father Dedi Simchi launches a fierce attack against the creators of the anti-Israel documentary “NAZA".
Pennsylvania man charged over alleged ISIS attack plot
21-year-old Pennsylvania man with a history of extremist activity as a juvenile charged after authorities say he obtained a rifle for an alleged ISIS attack.
US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran
US House votes for a third time to end Trump's Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.
'I have the qualities to lead'
Ben Gvir asked about the premiership: I have the qualities to lead
National Security Minister speaks about his political future, his leadership qualities, and what he believes he still lacks.
German Chancellor to Iran:
German Chancellor urges Iran to end Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Iran to end the Hormuz blockade, halt its nuclear program and prevent the conflict from spreading into Iraq.
Report:
Report: Trump administration plans $2.8 billion military package for Israel
The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion military package for Israel, according to a US official.
Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh
The Otzma Yehudit party petitions the Central Elections Committee to disqualify former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from running in the upcoming Knesset elections.
Vance:
Vance: US-Iran war will enter 'much different phase' within months
Vice President JD Vance says the US-Iran conflict will enter a “much different phase" within months as Washington pressures Tehran and restores traffic through Hormuz.
Chilling
Chilling | Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7
In the recording, Keshet can be heard trying to call for medical assistance, describing the severe pain he was suffering and the paralyzing fear that left him unable to move.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza
IDF and Shin Bet confirm elimination of Nael Abu Obeid, Hamas’ Rafah Brigade commander and military operations chief. Netanyahu and Katz: "No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza."
Rom Braslavski
Rom Braslavski: I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and admitted that despite their disagreements, he is very apprehensive about giving his vote to the left.
Secret channel against Houthis
Secret channel against Houthis: Israel transfers intelligence to Saudi Arabia via US
Following a Saudi request to the United States, Israel has begun providing intelligence to Riyadh through Washington, based on the view that the Houthi threat is a regional problem.
Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban anniversary event
Israel’s UN ambassador calls on countries to skip the event marking 25 years since the Durban Conference, saying there is “no reason to celebrate" its legacy of antisemitism and anti-Israel incitement.
IDF turns to Shin Bet in 'Naza' investigation
The IDF has already begun an investigation by its Information Security Department and at several other units suspected of being sources of materials and information provided to the creators of the film “Naza."
Hostage survivor:
Hostage survivor: ‘I prayed not to be moved - then the IDF bombed the building’
Bar Kupershtein recounts the miraculous moment during his Gaza captivity when a canceled transfer kept him from a building later destroyed in an IDF strike.
US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany
US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs hold secret Germany meeting on ongoing conflict with Iran and broader regional tensions.
Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his
Singer says the promoter of his US tour was the one who made the decision to drop the rapper who used his appearances to bash Israel.
Families of Oct. 7 victims: “The time for reckoning has come"
Bereaved families, relatives of hostages and captivity survivors presented the “October 7 File," a document they say compiles facts about the policies and decisions that preceded the massacre.
Germany unveils powerful new combat vehicle built with Israeli defense technology
FTS and KSK present the new TAHR light airborne tactical vehicle to the German special forces command
Journalists' union backs Naza filmmakers, draws fierce backlash
The Union of Journalists defended the film's creators amid threats and violent reactions, prompting sharp criticism from journalists Amit Segal and Noam Amir.
IDF soldier investigated after shooting Palestinian in Samaria
Military Police open an investigation after an NCO-course soldier shot a Palestinian in the leg during a confrontation.
Watch:
Watch: Police chase ends on top of a school guard booth
Eilat man who never held a license allegedly fled police by car and on foot, climbed onto a school guard booth and threatened an officer and his family.
IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders who posed immediate danger
IDF eliminates Hamas commander Rafat Abu Zamar, who trained terrorists ahead of October 7, and a weapons producer as Hamas worked to rebuild its capabilities.
Britain:
Britain: Jewish patients hide their identity amid NHS antisemitism
A new investigation exposes Nazi gestures, threats, assaults and shocking antisemitic abuse in Britain's public health system.
Poll:
Poll: Nearly half of secular Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur
IDI poll finds 74% of Israeli Jews fast at least partially on Yom Kippur and 57% attend synagogue, including many who rarely attend during the year.
Historic peace deal ends five-year Gur Hasidic feud
After years of bitter division, lawsuits and violent clashes, Gur's leadership and Rabbi Shaul Alter's breakaway community have signed an unprecedented agreement pledging to end violence and turn the page.
Poll:
Poll: Nearly three-quarters of Jewish Israelis reject full Gaza pullout
JPPI survey finds 72% of Jewish Israelis reject leaving Gaza without a security perimeter, while support for occupying the entire Strip rises to 36%.
