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Macklemore's UK tour to fund justifier of October 7 hostage-taking

Macklemore's upcoming London concert will raise funds for the Palestine Youth Movement, whose UK spokesperson defended Hamas's October 7 hostage-taking.

Macklemore's UK tour to fund justifier of October 7 hostage-taking

Newsom calls for conditions on US aid to Israel

California Governor Gavin Newsom calls for conditions on US military aid to Israel, criticizing Netanyahu for “isolating" Israel.

Newsom calls for conditions on US aid to Israel

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Watch: El-Sayed rejects Muslim Brotherhood, challenges questioner's motives

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed disavows the Muslim Brotherhood but challenges why he was asked, amid scrutiny of his positions on Israel and Hamas.

Watch: El-Sayed rejects Muslim Brotherhood, challenges questioner's motives

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia in war with Houthis

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks, as fresh strikes cause casualties in Yemen.

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia in war with Houthis

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Vice President JD Vance says he may skip the 2028 presidential race, citing his wife and four children, despite leading early Republican primary polls.

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Alberta military base fire

Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens seriously injured in Alberta military base fire

PM Carney confirms four Canadian service members were killed and dozens seriously injured in a fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.

Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens seriously injured in Alberta military base fire

Three polls, different results

Three polls, different results: Likud and Eisenkot battle for first place

Nine days before Israel's elections, three polls show differing results: Eisenkot leads in Kan 11's survey, while Likud tops the i24NEWS and Channel 14 polls.

Three polls, different results: Likud and Eisenkot battle for first place

Midair emergency

Midair emergency: Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to divert

Lufthansa Group confirms a bomb threat forced an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna to divert. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing security checks.

Midair emergency: Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to divert

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines ten principles for Israel's security, emphasizing preemptive strikes, military independence, defeating enemies, and strengthening the nation's Jewish identity.

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

France:

Macron ‘shocked’ by riots sweeping through France

Macron vows to prosecute rioters as more than 2,000 are arrested and over 600 security personnel injured in unrest across France.

Macron ‘shocked’ by riots sweeping through France

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Likud activist Shlomi Vaknin holds up pacifier during live interview, mocking Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot's reaction to being called a 'monkey' by media personality Yinon Magal.

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Ron Dermer among eight honored for contributions to Israel

Prestigious award presented on Yom Ha'aliyah recognizes English-speaking immigrants whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the State of Israel

Ron Dermer among eight honored for contributions to Israel

Axios:

Axios: Trump breaks precedent with Netanyahu endorsement ahead of Israel elections

Nine days before Israel’s elections, Trump gives Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement" in an unprecedented intervention, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports.

Axios: Trump breaks precedent with Netanyahu endorsement ahead of Israel elections

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Jewish law forbids voting for Ben Gvir's party

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says supporting Otzma Yehudit prohibited under Jewish law because of leader Itamar Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount, encouragement of others to do the same.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Jewish law forbids voting for Ben Gvir's party

Ofir Deli, 43, killed in motorcycle accident in Thailand

Ofir Deli, 43, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Thailand’s Krabi province while on a recovery trip following his battle with cancer. A former Maglan fighter and Bnei David graduate, he leaves behind a wife and six children.

Ofir Deli, 43, killed in motorcycle accident in Thailand

Shas MK warns: Every wasted vote hands power to the left

Former minister Michael Malkieli warns haredi voters who stay home or support parties unlikely to enter Knesset could help bring left to power, threaten Israel's Jewish identity.

Shas MK warns: Every wasted vote hands power to the left

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump announces support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'great warrior' and 'even greater partner for peace.'

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

New Iranian Foreign Minister:

New Iranian FM: 'I’ve been on the hit list for 35 years. Trump will be picking up bodies'

Iran’s new defense minister claims he has been on a hit list for 35 years. After his predecessor was killed, he threatened Israel and the US and revealed how Iran fortifies its military facilities.

New Iranian FM: 'I’ve been on the hit list for 35 years. Trump will be picking up bodies'

Fearing voter apathy:

Fearing voter apathy: Leading Torah sages convene emergency meeting

Amid concerns over haredi voter apathy ahead of the elections, leading Torah sages convened in Bnei Brak, urging voter turnout, political unity, and opposition to yeshiva students’ conscription.

Fearing voter apathy: Leading Torah sages convene emergency meeting

Will you be in Israel for Thanksgiving Weekend?

Join leading rabbis and Rosh Yeshivas for the first-ever English-language Yarchei Kallah Torah Learning Day on November 26 at Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem, under the auspices of OU Israel, Merkaz HaRav and the Echad L’Echad Foundation. Enjoy inspiring lectures, Torah study, a keynote panel and catered lunch.

Will you be in Israel for Thanksgiving Weekend?

Hamas flag & stolen license plates

Hamas flag & stolen license plates: Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

An inspection of a suspicious vehicle in Dura uncovered a Hamas flag and stolen Israeli license plates, leading to a search of a nearby garage where handguns and an improvised firearm were discovered.

Hamas flag & stolen license plates: Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

Severe scandal at Kaplan Hospital: Blood samples allegedly taken without consent

Kaplan Medical Center's cardiology chief faces allegations of collecting blood samples without patient consent, weeks after a residency training scandal emerged.

Severe scandal at Kaplan Hospital: Blood samples allegedly taken without consent

Journalist's response sparks demand for investigation

Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services demands an investigation into Haaretz journalist Yael Friedson on suspicion of incitement to violence.

Journalist's response sparks demand for investigation

The directive was issued, but the enthusiasm has disappeared

After days of speculation, the Gerrer Rebbe has instructed his followers to vote for United Torah Judaism. However, the limited wording of his directive and the absence of instructions to campaign have sparked controversy in the political arena.

The directive was issued, but the enthusiasm has disappeared

‘A red line was crossed’:

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest: ‘A red line was crossed’

Security coordinators protested outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding intervention over the alleged harsh detention of a colleague from Samaria.

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest: ‘A red line was crossed’

Arutz Sheva poll:

Arutz Sheva poll: Who will win the elections? Depends who you ask

Arutz Sheva's Election Barometer finds 65% of coalition voters expect Netanyahu to remain PM, while 48% of opposition voters predict a change.

Arutz Sheva poll: Who will win the elections? Depends who you ask

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'Let the death-before-enlistment people go to prison'

The Prime Minister presented a plan Sunday morning to enlist 23,000 haredi men over three and a half years and issued a stern warning to those who categorically oppose military service.

Netanyahu: 'Let the death-before-enlistment people go to prison'

Poll:

JPPI poll: 65% of Jewish Israelis identify with the right ahead of elections

New JPPI survey finds the political right dominating Jewish Israelis' self-identification, while security tops voter priorities and 79% view elections as critical.

JPPI poll: 65% of Jewish Israelis identify with the right ahead of elections

Without prior warning

Without prior warning: Extremist haredi protesters block Gan Yavne Interchange

Dozens of protesters from the Jerusalem Faction blocked the Gan Yavne Interchange in protest against the arrests of military draft evaders, hours before a planned demonstration on Highway 4.

Without prior warning: Extremist haredi protesters block Gan Yavne Interchange

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Watch: Arabs caught in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

After finding that the driver of the suspicious Renault was unauthorized to enter Israeli territory, IDF and Border Police forces opened the trunk and found three more illegal entrants.

Watch: Arabs caught in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

Kroizer to be questioned, will file police misconduct complaint

MK Yitzhak Kroizer will appear for questioning following a confrontation with police in Mitzpe Yericho.

Kroizer to be questioned, will file police misconduct complaint

UK counterterror police target mother over support for Israel

A British mother says counterterrorism officers questioned her about her support for Israel and a trip to the country after an anonymous extremism referral.

UK counterterror police target mother over support for Israel

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The IDF is allowing Lebanese and Syrian workers to enter agricultural areas within the security zone in southern Lebanon to harvest olives, in coordination with and under the supervision of Israeli troops.

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The threat of AI: Suspects threatened to blow up airports

Two young men were arrested on suspicion of calling airports in Spain, warning of explosive devices, and attempting to extort money.

The threat of AI: Suspects threatened to blow up airports

France engulfed in riots:

France engulfed in riots: 1,200 arrested, historic buildings set ablaze

Violent riots sweep across France as historic buildings burn, businesses are looted, 150 police officers are injured, and 1,200 people are arrested.

France engulfed in riots: 1,200 arrested, historic buildings set ablaze

Yoseph Haddad:

Yoseph Haddad: Likud offered me a top 10 spot and a ministerial position

Amcha Yisrael candidate Yoseph Haddad claims Likud tried to recruit him until the last minute.

Yoseph Haddad: Likud offered me a top 10 spot and a ministerial position

Despite Trump's optimism

Israeli officials downplay Saudi normalization prospects despite Trump's optimism

Israeli officials say Saudi Arabia shows little interest in normalization despite Trump's claims that the Abraham Accords are back on the table following Israeli assistance.

Israeli officials downplay Saudi normalization prospects despite Trump's optimism

Canada:

Canada: Fatalities reported after explosion sparks major fire at military base

An explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta leaves an unknown number dead and injured, as high winds fuel a major fire near the military facility.

Canada: Fatalities reported after explosion sparks major fire at military base

'That will be the end of it'

Liberman unveils plan to oust Netanyahu: That will be the end of it

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman outlines a plan to pass legislation barring indicted candidates from taking office.

Liberman unveils plan to oust Netanyahu: That will be the end of it

Netanyahu to Fox News:

Netanyahu to Fox News: Iran also threatens the US and Europe

In interview with Mark Levin, Netanyahu discusses Trump's approach to Iran, warns of Tehran's nuclear ambitions, defends Israel's actions in Gaza and looks ahead to Israel's election.

Netanyahu to Fox News: Iran also threatens the US and Europe