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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.

Unusual incident in Kafr Qasim: Stolen IDF LAW missile fired at residential complex

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.

Milan Chabad rabbi attacked at bus stop, 3 suspects arrested

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.

Kansas man arrested for threatening to murder Ben Shapiro on 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.

Amit Segal: Saudis ‘don’t pray to Mecca, they pray to Jerusalem’

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.

IDF eliminates three Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attacks

Watch

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."

Hanan Ben Ari surprised by song’s success: “It’s totally crazy, God is a genius"

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.

Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system under Ali al-Taher Ridge revealed

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.

Samaria shepherd finds hidden monument honoring deadly terrorist

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.

Divorce dispute goes up in flames as alleged arsonist catches fire

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.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

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.

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

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.

Reservists answer 100-day call-up, only to learn there’s no budget

Enforcement operation around new communities

The Civil Administration removed dozens of illegal structures and encroachments near two new communities in Judea and Samaria.

Enforcement operation around new communities

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.'

Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into government

“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."

“The games are over:" Ben Gvir confronts residents in Bir Hadaj

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.

Report: US met Houthis days after terror group seized key coastline

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.

Metula resident surprises Channel 13 reporters with praise for minister

Ashdod checks uncover invalid mezuzahs and tefillin

Ashdod mezuzah and tefillin inspection campaign finds erased words, damaged letters, in alarming quantity of parchments.

Ashdod checks uncover invalid mezuzahs and tefillin

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.

10-year-old girl seriously injured by a moray in Eilat

‘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.

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order: ‘If I’m captured, kill me’

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.

Houthis respond to Saudi claims: ‘No threat to Mecca’

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.

Can diabetics safely fast on Yom Kippur? New study offers hope

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.

Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk, Israeli study finds

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.

Thailand launches probe into Chabad after holiday meal canceled

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.

Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56 million views, report finds

‘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.'

IDF Chief responds to ‘Naza’ film: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

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.'

Tragedy live on air: NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles

Double parking, double standard

Journalist Nate Friedman confronted an NYC parking inspector about discrimination in enforcement during times of Islamic prayer in the city.

Double parking, double standard

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".

Outrage over 'NAZA' film | Dedi Simchi fumes: Scum - they should be cast out of society

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.

Pennsylvania man charged over alleged ISIS attack plot

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.

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

'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.

Ben Gvir asked about the premiership: I have the qualities to lead

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.

German Chancellor urges Iran to end Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program

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.

Report: Trump administration plans $2.8 billion military package for Israel

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.

Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh

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.

Vance: US-Iran war will enter 'much different phase' within months

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.

Chilling | Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7

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."

IDF confirms: Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern 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.

Rom Braslavski: I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here

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.

Secret channel against Houthis: Israel transfers intelligence to Saudi Arabia via US