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Hostage families:

Hostage families: Netanyahu sacrificing hostages for politics

Hostage families protest IDF strikes in Gaza City, fearing for loved ones. They accuse PM Netanyahu of sacrificing hostages for political gain and ignoring their pleas for answers.

Hostage families: Netanyahu sacrificing hostages for politics

Rabbi Yosef: 'Palestinian Arabs only engage in robbery, murder'

'Each of us must check how many cars they steal, how many houses they break into, how many people they have murdered out of a religious commandment. This is terrible, simply, terrible,' says Rabbi Yosef.

Rabbi Yosef: 'Palestinian Arabs only engage in robbery, murder'

Goldknopf demands:

Goldknopf demands that Netanyahu release defectors before Rosh Hashanah

Goldknopf demands that yeshiva students detained by the army be allowed to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with their families and pray at the synagogues they attend every year.

Goldknopf demands that Netanyahu release defectors before Rosh Hashanah

Failed terror attack

Bomb placed under Utah news vehicle in failed terror attack

2 men arrested after a bomb that failed to detonate was found under a Fox News vehicle in Salt Lake City, 2 days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah.

Bomb placed under Utah news vehicle in failed terror attack

Dovi Frances:

Dovi Frances: 'Israel can become a global AI powerhouse'

'Israel can lead 20% ​​of global innovation,' says Dovi Frances, founding partner of Group 11, in an optimistic vision for Israel's position in the field of artificial intelligence.

Dovi Frances: 'Israel can become a global AI powerhouse'

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'If we didn't act, we'd die and the Jewish story would die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the “Fifty States - One Israel” event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the largest delegation of American legislators to ever visit Israel.

Netanyahu: 'If we didn't act, we'd die and the Jewish story would die'

'True friend of the Jewish people'

The Chief Rabbi's letter to Charlie Kirk's family

Rabbi David Yosef says in condolence letter to the family of Charlie Kirk that he regrets never having met Kirk, praises the right-wing activist's 'great deeds and noble character.'

The Chief Rabbi's letter to Charlie Kirk's family

IDF & ISA:

IDF & ISA: 21 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

The IDF and the ISA reveal 21 tenior terrorists from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization who were eliminated.

IDF & ISA: 21 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Sa’ar against Spanish government

Sa’ar against Spanish govt: 'Sánchez & his ministers are normalizing political violence'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused, in a meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation: “A pro-Palestinian mob disrupted a race with encouragement from the Spanish Prime Minister. This must stop.”

Sa’ar against Spanish govt: 'Sánchez & his ministers are normalizing political violence'

MK Rothman: 'Haredim are society's punching bag'

MK Simcha Rothman pushes to split Attorney General’s role, warns Hamas 'is not safe anywhere,' decrying rising antisemitism and hatred of haredim.

MK Rothman: 'Haredim are society's punching bag'

Rubio

Rubio: 'Regional problems would have been more difficult without Abraham Accords'

President Isaac Herzog meets in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to mark the 5th anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

Rubio: 'Regional problems would have been more difficult without Abraham Accords'

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We're entering diplomatic isolation, blocked in arms industry'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledges the impact of diplomatic isolation on Israel’s ability to import weapons and ammunition. “We will need to develop our own industries.”

Netanyahu: 'We're entering diplomatic isolation, blocked in arms industry'

Defense Min. Dir.

Defense Min. Dir: 'War against Iran ended in victory, there will be more rounds'

The Director General of the Defense Ministry believes there will be further rounds of combat against Iran.

Defense Min. Dir: 'War against Iran ended in victory, there will be more rounds'

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'The Qatar strike did not fail, we sent a message'

In a meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu and Secretary Rubio emphasized that Israel and the U.S. are acting together against Iran and Hamas, and committed to working toward the release of the hostages.

Netanyahu: 'The Qatar strike did not fail, we sent a message'

Reservist In Knesset:

Reservist In Knesset: 'I'm going to Gaza, promise me you won't rush the draft law'

A reservist who was present at a meeting on the draft law asked the MKs to promise not to push through legislation until the war had been won.

Reservist In Knesset: 'I'm going to Gaza, promise me you won't rush the draft law'

IDF demolishes terror tower in Gaza City

High-rise building used by Hamas to gather intelligence and monitor IDF troops in the area is brought down by IDF.

IDF demolishes terror tower in Gaza City

Jews considering leaving Belgium due to rising antisemitism

An international conference against antisemitism focused on the spread of antisemitism within the judiciary, the media, politics and education.

Jews considering leaving Belgium due to rising antisemitism

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Parts of King George, Strauss, streets close to traffic

In preparation for construction of light rail's Blue Line, Jerusalem closes parts of King George Street and Nathan Strauss Street to vehicle traffic - permanently.

Jerusalem: Parts of King George, Strauss, streets close to traffic

Watch:

Watch: Unprecedented emergency drill in the south

The Southern District of the police carried out a large-scale security drill this week as part of preparations for the High Holidays.

Watch: Unprecedented emergency drill in the south

Bennett: We won't give away land and we won't create states

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says Israel must deal with threats when they are still small, build a large, strong army and advanced technology, and give Israel a positive vision for the future.

Bennett: We won't give away land and we won't create states

IDF chief admits: There are no instructions for the 'day after'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says during closed meeting that the IDF lacks clarity regarding the plans for Gaza after the war ends.

IDF chief admits: There are no instructions for the 'day after'

Police raid Minister May Golan's office

The office was implicated in a fraud scheme involving fictitious employment and fraudulent tax returns.

Police raid Minister May Golan's office

Hamas has moved some of the hostages above ground

Hamas now holds some hostages in tents and private homes, ahead of increased IDF ground operations.

Hamas has moved some of the hostages above ground

French probe targets former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati

French investigators open a corruption inquiry into former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The probe, launched by anti-corruption groups, accuses Mikati and his brother of fraudulently building their fortune.

French probe targets former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati

'Jews did 9/11'

'Jews did 9/11': Antisemitic vandalism strikes synagogues in Halifax, Canada

Antisemitic graffiti, including "Jews did 9/11" and a swastika, found on two Halifax synagogues and a Jewish center.

'Jews did 9/11': Antisemitic vandalism strikes synagogues in Halifax, Canada

Despite prior concerns, Hochul throws support behind Mamdani

New York Governor Kathy Hochul officially endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, despite their past disagreements and his anti-Israel stance.

Despite prior concerns, Hochul throws support behind Mamdani

Hostage's mother:

Mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal: He is being held above ground, used as human shield

Merav, mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, reveals her son is being held above ground in Gaza City and used as a human shield, and pleads for an end to the fighting.

Mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal: He is being held above ground, used as human shield

Government to Supreme Court:

Government to Supreme Court: Willing to consider alternative plan for dismissing A-G

Government submits response to Supreme Court, arguing its orders contradict the law and democracy - but agrees to explore an alternative plan.

Government to Supreme Court: Willing to consider alternative plan for dismissing A-G

Report:

Report: Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

A journalist was summoned for questioning with the permission of the prosecution, allegedly to incriminate journalist Amiel Yarchi and to identify his source for a recording that embarrassed the police leadership.

Report: Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

Once pulled, now praised:

Once pulled, now praised: October 7th film takes TIFF award

After weeks of controversy, Barry Avrich’s film about an Israeli general’s daring Oct. 7 rescue wins TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and prepares for wide release.

Once pulled, now praised: October 7th film takes TIFF award

Summit Of Fire:

Summit Of Fire: Hamas official targeted gives first interview since attack

Tahir al-Nunu, a senior official in Hamas's political bureau, was filmed tonight for the first time since the Israeli strike in Qatar, after his name was reported as one of the assassination targets.

Summit Of Fire: Hamas official targeted gives first interview since attack

Watch:

Watch: IDF continues to topple Hamas terror towers in Gaza City

Throughout the day, the IDF struck multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, which were used by Hamas.

Watch: IDF continues to topple Hamas terror towers in Gaza City

IAF aircraft runs into unusual mid-flight incident

An IAF cargo plane carrying 50 passengers was forced to land after a bird broke one of its windows.

IAF aircraft runs into unusual mid-flight incident

‘Der Stürmer-style’

Irish paper slammed for ‘Der Stürmer-style’ boycott guide on Israel

Irish Times feature on how to avoid everyday goods with ties to Israel lists global brands, sparking outrage and comparisons to antisemitic propaganda.

Irish paper slammed for ‘Der Stürmer-style’ boycott guide on Israel

Bob Vylan frontman celebrates the killing of Charlie Kirk

The frontman of Bob Vylan delivered a torrent of verbal abuse at the memory of Charlie Kirk during a show in Paradiso.

Bob Vylan frontman celebrates the killing of Charlie Kirk

'You are not alone'

'You are not alone': Israel-Premier Tech receives support from Madrid President

Madrid Region President Díaz Ayuso came to the team bus at the race start to greet the riders, shake their hands, and offer her public support.

'You are not alone': Israel-Premier Tech receives support from Madrid President

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Watch: Historical grenade detonated in the Sea of Galilee

A rusted old British Mills Bomb grenade was found among the rocks on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Authorities arrived and detonated it to prevent it from posing a threat to civilians.

Watch: Historical grenade detonated in the Sea of Galilee

Draft-dodging groom still jailed; family outraged

A groom reportedly spent last Shabbat in military detention after having been arrested for not reporting for IDF service.

Draft-dodging groom still jailed; family outraged

Rubio at Western Wall:

Watch | Rubio at Western Wall: 'May peace reign upon this Holy Land and the world'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened his visit to Israel with a prayer alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Western Wall.

Watch | Rubio at Western Wall: 'May peace reign upon this Holy Land and the world'

Watch:

Watch: Over 80 traffic fines issued in northern Israel

Carmel District police issued dozens of traffic fines, removed unsafe vehicles from the road, and detained drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Watch: Over 80 traffic fines issued in northern Israel