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Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal never-before-seen footage of Hamas atrocities

Sanaa:

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

IDF says that the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister were present at the conference hall in Sanaa that was attacked.

Houthis meet for joint viewing of leader's speech and attacked

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, extended by undisclosed Biden order.

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Turkey has decided to completely sever its economic and trade ties with Israel and has also closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft.

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Bennett warns:

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

Former Israeli prime minister welcomes European move to reinstate sanctions against the Iranian regime in Tehran, 'sanctions must be restored in full without delay.'

Bennett warns: 'Anything less than the complete disarming of Iran is surrender'

UN:

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment

UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

Attorney General:

Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman

After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'

Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman

'Dangerous combat zone'

'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.

'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

Watch:

Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.

Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

Election poll:

Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

Ashkelon:

Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist

A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.

Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist

'Offensive and shameful'

'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.

'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo

After three hours

Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer

A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.

Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer

Watch:

Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.

Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Watch:

A Polish F-16 aircraft crashed, the pilot was killed

A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during rehearsals for an air show in Radom. The pilot was killed and the event is being investigated.

A Polish F-16 aircraft crashed, the pilot was killed

Teen girls:

Teen girls: Arab woman approached us with a knife, police release her after questioning

Teen girls said an Arab woman approached them with a knife; police released her, drawing sharp online criticism.

Teen girls: Arab woman approached us with a knife, police release her after questioning

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Reports in Yemen:

Reports in Yemen: Houthi-backed Prime Minister eliminated in IDF strike in Sanaa

Yemeni media report that Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi-backed Prime Minister, was eliminated in an Israeli strike in Sanaa, along with several of his associates.

Reports in Yemen: Houthi-backed Prime Minister eliminated in IDF strike in Sanaa

Dermer to White House:

Dermer to White House: Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

Dermer to White House: Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met

Authorities:

Minnesota shooter was 'obsessed with killing children', authorities say

Authorities say that former student who opened fire on children during Mass at a Minneapolis church, killing two and injuring 15, was obsessed with mass murder and left behind hate-filled writings and videos.

Minnesota shooter was 'obsessed with killing children', authorities say

Ambassador Leiter:

Ambassador Leiter: My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

Ambassador Leiter: My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians

Sen. Graham:

Sen. Graham: I blame Hamas for all the problems after October 7

Senator Lindsey Graham visits Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza and voices strong support for Israel and US-backed humanitarian aid to Gaza, while rejecting claims that Israel is using starvation as a weapon.

Sen. Graham: I blame Hamas for all the problems after October 7

Minister Eli Cohen testifies in Qatar-Gate affair

Minister Eli Cohen provides brief testimony in the Qatar-Gate affair after being questioned about a meeting request from lobbyist Jay Footlik, which he declined.

Minister Eli Cohen testifies in Qatar-Gate affair

Netanyahu in Julis: 'We are brothers'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Druze village of Julis, meets Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif. family of fallen soldier Cpt. Amir Saad, pledging support for Druze community.

Netanyahu in Julis: 'We are brothers'

The unusual case which reached the Supreme Court

Palestinian Arab in process of converting to Judaism, married to a Jew, is arrested near Hebron; IDF claims tunnel found under his home.

The unusual case which reached the Supreme Court

Red paint poured near IDF Chief of Staff's home

Far-left activists protest outside IDF chief’s home, spill red paint, in protest of IDF conquest of Gaza City.

Red paint poured near IDF Chief of Staff's home

UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 50 years

UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.

UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 50 years

National service enrollment reopens for haredi youth

National Service registration reopens for haredi youth, months after the program was halted; hundreds already serving in key security and emergency roles.

National service enrollment reopens for haredi youth

Israel estimates:

Israel estimates: Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in strike on Yemen

The IDF struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa during a speech by the group’s leader, saying the Iran-backed terrorists threaten Israel and global navigation.

Israel estimates: Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in strike on Yemen

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers at airport?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

Bereaved father: 'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers at airport?'

LIVE:

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds press conference in Tel Aviv

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds press conference in Tel Aviv on US-Israel relations, says he is 'happy that food is going to Gaza residents and not to Hamas.'

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds press conference in Tel Aviv

IDF:

IDF locate Hamas terror tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

IDF locate Hamas terror tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital

Ruhama, 24, who was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital weighing just 495 grams, gave birth to a healthy boy at the same hospital this week. Prof. Simcha Yagel, who delivered her 24 years ago, was present for the birth.

Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital

Former US Amb. to Israel:

Former US Amb. to Israel: 'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says 'Jew-hatred is a sociopathic obsession that manifests in all kinds of horrific acts. hatred often expands to others. We all have a stake in this battle.'

Former US Amb. to Israel: 'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar on X:

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

European powers trigger snapback mechanism ahead of October deadline, citing Iran's noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal following US and Israeli airstrikes.

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

Report:

Report: Israel confiscates Turkish surveillance equipment near Damascus

According to the Saudi channel Al-Hadath, IDF special forces raided a military base on the outskirts of Damascus and discovered surveillance devices that had been planted more than a decade ago.

Report: Israel confiscates Turkish surveillance equipment near Damascus

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Foreign Minister Sa’ar:

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: US-Israel cooperation has pushed back Iranian nuclear threat

At a Washington reception hosted by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, FM Gideon Sa’ar says joint Israeli-US efforts have pushed back Iran’s nuclear program “for a few years at least, calls US commitment vital for Israel’s security and regional stability.

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: US-Israel cooperation has pushed back Iranian nuclear threat

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace in Israel

In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace in Israel