End of war at hand?
End of war at hand? Trump considers traveling to the region this weekend
US President Donald Trump says 'we're very close to a deal' after being handed a note by Secretary Rubio while he was speaking to the press.
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Happy October 7:
Happy October 7: IED planted on road to Israeli homestead
Palestinian Arabs placed an explosive device and a Hamas flag on the road to the Chesed LaAvraham farm near Ofra. The device included a note in Hebrew, 'Happy October 7.'
Report:
Report: Israel estimates Hamas cannot locate all hostages
Officials hope a deal on the first phase of the Trump plan to end the war can be reached by Friday.
Salt of the Earth series: October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023: Noam and Yishai Slotki, Hy"d, the brothers who saved Kibbutz Alumim
The two heard of the invasion, drove to the Gaza envelope armed with handguns, jumped out of their car at Kibbutz Alumim, and rushed towards the fighting at 9:40 a.m. They prevented the terrorists, who had killed 20 Thai workers living in a house outside it, from entering the kibbutz. In memoriam.
Roadside ambush:
Roadside ambush: Dozens of Arabs attack a family in Binyamin
A family traveling to in the Binyamin region encountered dozens of Arabs who tried to block their car and pelted it with rocks.
Footage revealed from captivity of Nepali hostage held by Hamas
The family of Bipin Joshi, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7, has revealed this evening a video collected as part of IDF intelligence that documents Bipin in Hamas captivity.
IDF soldier wounded in Syria waves Four Species in hospital
Capt. (res.) Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary who was severely wounded by a landmine explosion in southern Syria and lost his legs, waved the Four Species in the sukkah at Assaf Harofeh Hospital
Elizabeth Tsurkov posts in support of Gaza after being freed
Elizabeth Tsurkov was criticized online following a post she published in support of the residents of Gaza on Memorial Day for the massacre. "They wished for me 'to be kidnapped again.'"
Herzog at Nova Memorial
Herzog at Nova Memorial: “The world must understand the evil that was carried out here'
President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.
Russia helping Iran build eight nuclear power plants
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced that Iran will continue producing radiopharmaceuticals and is moving forward with plans to build eight nuclear power plants in partnership with Russia.
Israeli official
Israeli official: 'Progress in talks on deal, direction positive'
A senior Israeli official expressed optimism today evening on the progress of negotiations for the return of hostages and the end of the war.
King Charles assures Pres. Herzog of commitment to fight antisemitism
President Herzog has received a heartfelt and reassuring letter from His Majesty King Charles III, reaffirming the King’s deep commitment to fighting antisemitism and standing with Jewish communities around the world.
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Egypt
US Special Envoy and President Trump's son-in-law arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on a ceasefire deal and the release of all of the remaining hostages.
IDF clears armored cars to be removed on Ashkelon-Sderot line
The rail line will return to full regular service after a lengthy period on a special schedule, enabling increased frequency to the western Negev.
Expert team to investigate Gaza grenade accident that wounded 3 soldiers
The IDF announced the establishment of a team of experts to examine the operational accident in southern Gaza, in which three reserve soldiers from Brigade 6 were injured by a grenade explosion.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'We are fighting the war of the entire free world'
President and First Lady Herzog hosted a delegation of evangelical content creators to share with them Israel's side of the war.
Liberman's latest interview sparks outrage among haredi leaders
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman unveils election strategy this week, taking sharp aim at the haredi community and drawing fierce backlash from Rabbi Dov Lando’s office.
Report
Report: White House wrote Netanyahu's apology to Qatar
A senior Qatari official was present during the call between Netanyahu and al-Thani to ensure Netanyahu stuck to the script, Politico reports.
Report:
Report: The Chief of Staff's mistaken command on October 7th
New inquiry reveals the IAF did not make decisions independently on October 7, failing to attack hundreds of terrorists infiltrating Israeli territory. 'No intelligence, no preparedness.'
Hostage talks
Hostage talks: Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations
Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined talks in Egypt with Israeli, Qatari, Turkish, and Hamas representatives amid reports of optimism and progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Paraglider bombing massacres dozens at Myanmar festival
Motorized paraglider drops bombs on Buddhist festival in central Myanmar, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 50.
The Syrian media personality who joined Israel's hasbara efforts
Hayvi Bouzo, a Syrian reporter who narrowly escaped assassination in her home country, urges the international community to support Israel in its fight against Iran and its proxies. 'Israel is the only country fighting evil.'
Hamas demanding Nukhba terrorists' release in ceasefire deal
Hamas demands Israel free six senior terrorists, along with Nukhba terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre. 'Optimism growing in ceasefire talks,' senior Hamas official reports.
Watch:
Milei brings crowd to its feet singing 'Hava Nagila' at book launch
During the performance, the Argentine leader praised Israel as 'the bastion of the West,' linking its defense to that of Judeo-Christian civilization before leading the crowd in song.
Family of Nepali hostage to release Hamas footage of him
Family of Bipin Joshi says footage of him, which was filmed in November 2023 and recovered by the IDF, 'Gives us unwavering faith that he is alive.'
From Gaza’s darkness to hope:
From Gaza’s darkness to hope: Noa Argamani’s message two years after October 7
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani reflects on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre, recalling her abduction from the Nova Music Festival and expressing hope for the safe return of her partner Avinatan and the remaining hostages.
Terrorist released in hostage deal caught carrying knife
Police caught a 19-year-old terrorist who was released in a hostage deal, armed with a knife, in Jerusalem.
Watch:
Watch: Ben Gvir prays on Temple Mount, reciting 'Kedusha' prayer
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount in honor of Sukkot holiday, to pray 'for the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages.'
BBC apologizes for calling October 7 Massacre an 'escalation'
BBC faces renewed criticism after internal email marks two years since the October 7 massacre with wording many say minimized Hamas atrocities and reflected bias.
Reservists warn: Serious security failures at Nahal Oz
Reservists at Nahal Oz warn of major security failures at post attacked on during October 7 massacre.
Ex-IDF investigator:
Ex-IDF investigator: Military Police raid was retaliation for criticism of Oct. 7 cover-up
Former IDF War Investigations head Oren Solomon says Military Police raided his home to smear his name, claims former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi influenced investigations of October 7th massacre.
Security failure at Ben Gurion Airport: Child boards international flight without passport
A 13-year-old boy bypassed Ben Gurion Airport’s security and boarded an EL AL flight to the US without documents before being discovered by the crew and safely removed before takeoff.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands sing at the Cave of the Patriarchs
An estimated 12,000 worshipers participated in a festive sunrise prayer in Hebron.
'He told me, ‘I forgive him''
“He told me, ‘I forgive him,’”: Father of suspect recounts meeting with victim's father
The father of the Border Police officer who accidentally shot his friend, IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, said the act wasn’t intentional. Both fathers wept together and spoke of forgiveness.
Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal: Hamas demanding release of Yahya Sinwar's body
Wall Street Journal reports Hamas demanding bodies of leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar; Israel has previously rejected similar requests.
19-hour escape:
19-hour escape: US, Israel, and Jordan unite to save Navy officer’s mother from Gaza
Ahlam Firwana, 59, was escorted out of Gaza in a 19-hour operation coordinated by U.S., Israeli, and Jordanian officials after her son, a US Navy medic, sought help to save her.
One dead in car accident along coastal road
One dead, one lightly injured, after collision sends vehicle flying into ditch near coastal highway.
Data reveals:
Two years after October 7, Jew-hatred hits crisis levels, data shows
Over 13,000 antisemitic incidents recorded since Hamas massacre in Israel; Combat Antisemitism Movement warns Jew-hatred has become a normalized, cross-border epidemic.
In honor of Oct 7th:
In honor of Oct 7th: New York City Hall lit yellow, flags flown at half-staff
"NYC will always stand with our Jewish community", Mayor Adams wrote, "both here at home and abroad"
Trump meets Edan Alexander in Oval Office
Marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, President Trump met captivity survivor Edan Alexander, and the family of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra.
