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Miami:

At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport

At least five people killed after an Amazon cargo plane overruns a runway at Miami International Airport and strikes vehicles.

At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport

The union that could skyrocket Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin

Kan News poll puts Eisenkot’s Yashar first with 23 seats, while a potential union of Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin would win 11 seats.

The union that could skyrocket Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin

Royal visit:

Royal visit: South African Queen and Princes get inside look at MDA

South African Queen, Princes and Princesses tour MDA’s advanced facilities in Israel, with one royal calling the experience ‘life-changing.’

Royal visit: South African Queen and Princes get inside look at MDA

Not standard issue:

Not standard issue: IDF soldier’s ‘serial killer’ patch lands him in trouble

Armed IDF soldier filmed at Tel Aviv train station wearing ‘Serial Killer’ and other unusual patches; IDF says he will face disciplinary proceedings.

Not standard issue: IDF soldier’s ‘serial killer’ patch lands him in trouble

Fake abduction report triggers major police, IDF response

A late-night call claiming three Israelis were being abducted sent police and IDF forces rushing to Hizma-only for investigators to allege the group had entered the village voluntarily and falsely reported an abduction.

Fake abduction report triggers major police, IDF response

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: ‘Extremely bleak’ picture of violence in Samaria

Supreme Court orders state to coordinate return of three Palestinian Arabs to their Samaria homes within 14 days, sharply criticizing enforcement failures.

Supreme Court: ‘Extremely bleak’ picture of violence in Samaria

84-year-old killed in tragic balcony fall while building sukkah

An 84-year-old man was killed in Efrat after falling from his balcony while preparing to build a sukkah at his home.

84-year-old killed in tragic balcony fall while building sukkah

‘Don’t mess with us’:

‘Don’t mess with us’: Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

Netanyahu warns Iran against attacking Israel, says its regime is weak and faltering, and vows to complete a mission that will reshape the Middle East.

‘Don’t mess with us’: Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

U.S. lawmakers arrive in Samaria with bold recognition push

A delegation of U.S. senators and representatives visited Samaria as lawmakers pledge new state legislation to recognize Judea and Samaria and drop the term West Bank.

U.S. lawmakers arrive in Samaria with bold recognition push

Zamir warns:

Zamir warns IDF must be ready for surprise attack across all fronts

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says Israel’s military must remain ready for a surprise attack as commanders test responses to a rapidly escalating multi-front war.

Zamir warns IDF must be ready for surprise attack across all fronts

Survey

Survey: 94% surge in number of doctors who left Israel within 3 years

A Tel Aviv University study found that approximately 1,370 doctors left Israel for at least one year between 2023 and 2025, nearly twice the number a decade earlier.

Survey: 94% surge in number of doctors who left Israel within 3 years

Possessing a rocket

Possessing a rocket: Hamas terror cell thwarted in northern Jordan Valley

The IDF announced that in a joint operation with the Israel Police and Shin Bet in the Akraba area, a Hamas terrorist cell was thwarted, 10 terrorists were apprehended and a rocket was located.

Possessing a rocket: Hamas terror cell thwarted in northern Jordan Valley

Adidas:

Adidas faces boycott calls over Israeli veteran featured in campaign

Sportswear giant Adidas is facing boycott calls over a campaign in Israel featuring former IDF soldier Shalev Biton, who lost his left leg after being wounded while fighting near Gaza.

Adidas faces boycott calls over Israeli veteran featured in campaign

Profile 70

Profile 70 | IDF moves to increase number of combat soldiers

The Medical Corps and Manpower Directorate have developed a new medical fitness classification intended to immediately expand the pool of candidates eligible for combat service.

Profile 70 | IDF moves to increase number of combat soldiers

Called for Jihad

Called for Jihad | Terrorist turned Instagram into channel for terror incitement

A serious indictment has been filed against a terrorist who disseminated inciting content on social media, praised terrorist attacks, and called for attacks against Jews.

Called for Jihad | Terrorist turned Instagram into channel for terror incitement

Drama at Elections Committee

Drama at Central Elections Committee: Sohlberg’s decision overturned

Members of the Central Elections Committee have once again authorized parties to use apps to track and transmit real-time data on reported voters on Election Day.

Drama at Central Elections Committee: Sohlberg’s decision overturned

IDF retaliates after Hezbollah UAV strikes

The IDF struck terrorists and infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF retaliates after Hezbollah UAV strikes

Chilling:

Daughter sings for fallen father in moving tribute one month after he fell in Lebanon

The Birenstock family releases a moving music video in memory of Maj. Harel Birenstock, featuring his daughter Ori singing in tribute to her father and expressing her deep pain of loss.

Daughter sings for fallen father in moving tribute one month after he fell in Lebanon

Herzog condemns Judea and Samaria 'crime epidemic,' praises Huckabee

Israeli President says those who commit violence in Judea and Samaria 'long ago forgot the Torah’s commandment on the treatment of the stranger.'

Herzog condemns Judea and Samaria 'crime epidemic,' praises Huckabee

The most popular baby names in Israel this year

Biblical and traditional names are making a comeback among newborns, for both boys and girls, alongside more modern names such as Naya and Lia.

The most popular baby names in Israel this year

October 7th blessings?

October 7th blessings? Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

Prominent Muslim Brotherhood cleric says political rise of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed would never have happened without Hamas’ October 7 massacre, calling their success one of the 'blessings' of the attack.

October 7th blessings? Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

Tropper and Hendel part ways: “No bad blood"

Chili Tropper is expected to join the Yashar! party together with candidate Shira Shapira, without Yoaz Hendel. Elisaf Peretz’s status on the party slate remains unclear.

Tropper and Hendel part ways: “No bad blood"

9/11 ceremony sparks outrage after Mamdani hands pen to lawyer who defended terrorist

What was supposed to be a solemn ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11 took an explosive turn when NYC Mayor handed the ceremonial signing pen to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem, a controversial lawyer who once represented an Al Qaeda terrorist.

9/11 ceremony sparks outrage after Mamdani hands pen to lawyer who defended terrorist

Kinneret

Kinneret: 9-year-old hospitalized in serious condition due to rare amoeba

The Health Ministry reports that a child has been hospitalized in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Rambam Hospital in Haifa after swimming in the Sea of Galilee and developing severe encephalitis.

Kinneret: 9-year-old hospitalized in serious condition due to rare amoeba

‘Dangerous settler’?

‘Dangerous settler’? The man Huckabee filmed fires back: ‘That was me’

Jewish resident Amishav Melet, seen driving security Ranger in US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s film of Turmus Ayya visit, says he was responding to a security alert, and claims ambassador was not given the full picture.

‘Dangerous settler’? The man Huckabee filmed fires back: ‘That was me’

Report

Report: Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Report: Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

Ahead of High Holidays

Ahead of High Holidays: NSC warns of increased efforts to target Israelis abroad

Heightened alert overseas: The National Security Council warns of growing threats of terrorist attacks against Israelis during the holiday period from terrorist organizations and lone attackers.

Ahead of High Holidays: NSC warns of increased efforts to target Israelis abroad

Threw his brother in trash

Threw his brother in trash| Man with mental health condition suspected of attempted murder

A man with a mental health condition is suspected of throwing his brother into an underground garbage container in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood.

Threw his brother in trash| Man with mental health condition suspected of attempted murder

Indonesia:

Indonesia: 209 flights suspended at Jakarta airport

Ash clouds rise up to 15 kilometers as Anak Krakatau continues erupting.

Indonesia: 209 flights suspended at Jakarta airport

Report

Report: Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

The Prime Minister instructed the defense establishment to evacuate outposts established in Area B following heavy pressure from the US administration.

Report: Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for an end to the Iran war, saying the conflict is driving up gasoline prices and “wreaking havoc" on the US economy.

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

'Breaking Dawn 2.0'

'Breaking Dawn 2.0': IDF launches surprise exercise to test multi-front readiness

IDF launches surprise exercise to test readiness for sudden, complex, large-scale multi-front scenario. Increased movement of security forces and aircraft expected, no concern of a security incident.

'Breaking Dawn 2.0': IDF launches surprise exercise to test multi-front readiness

Yoram Cohen:

Yoram Cohen: Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen calls for the evacuation of farms and communities that were not established by government decision. Likud and Religious Zionist leaders slam his remarks.

Yoram Cohen: Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria

'The Brits have lost it'

Huckabee blasts UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims: The Brits have lost it

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accuses Britain's government of having “lost it" over false Gaza medicine claims.

Huckabee blasts UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims: The Brits have lost it

Watch:

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

CENTCOM announces US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Watch:

Watch: Tens of thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Tens of thousands attend central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall. Smotrich: "We prayed for the success of our soldiers and for victory for the national camp."

Watch: Tens of thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Watch:

Watch: Heartfelt song and prayer at annual Selichot gathering

Yitzhak Meir leads a powerful night of Selichot, music and prayer at the Jerusalem Convention Center as worshippers prepare for the High Holy Days.

Watch: Heartfelt song and prayer at annual Selichot gathering

Netanya shooting:

Netanya shooting: Suspect likely suffering combat trauma declared dead

David Hoyer Amrani, believed to suffer from combat trauma, declared dead after opening fire on police in Netanya.

Netanya shooting: Suspect likely suffering combat trauma declared dead

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

Harmeet Dhillon tells Israeli-American leaders Justice Department is using 'hard power' of US government to fight antisemitism on campuses and across country.

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders

A historic gathering brings prominent Hasidic leaders from New York and New Jersey face-to-face with President Trump in the Oval Office, including an extraordinary Satmar reunion.

Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders