Hezbollah launches explosive drone, Israel strikes back
IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops.
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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s daughter:
‘I disagree with my sisters’: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s daughter breaks silence, backs Shas
Rebbetzin Sarah Toledano publicly challenged remarks made by her sisters in a Channel 12 interview, declaring that Shas remains faithful to the legacy of her father, Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.
Fourth time in mere days:
Fourth time in mere days: 19-year-old indicted for joining ISIS terror group
Indictment filed against Arab Israeli after Shin Bet investigation reveals he pledged allegiance to ISIS, consumed terrorist organization’s propaganda.
Hamas bomb hits IDF vehicle, Israel strikes back in Gaza
Hamas blatantly violates ceasefire, IDF engineering vehicle drives over explosive device.
IDF on Jordan border:
IDF on Jordan border: ‘The quiet is no longer reassuring’
Once considered one of Israel’s quietest sectors, the Jordan border is now facing growing smuggling and infiltration threats as the IDF reinforces its defenses.
Only 40 guests show up
Only 40 guests show up for wedding; Ben Gvir comes to celebrate with couple
Only around 40 guests attend a wedding in Jerusalem. Ben Gvir sees posts about the nearly empty venue online, changes his plans and comes to celebrate with the bride and groom.
Susan Sarandon claims:
Susan Sarandon claims Hollywood roles still being taken away over Israel criticism
Susan Sarandon says Hollywood agencies still discourage casting her over her criticism of Israel's Gaza war, despite what she calls a shift in public opinion.
New York:
Woman charged with burglarizing two New York synagogues days apart
33-year-old woman arrested after police link her to burglaries at two synagogues in Monticello just days apart.
AfD scores landslide victory in key German state
Germany's far-right AfD wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its support and dealing a major blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Watch:
Watch: Nova survivors and freed hostages dance at Auschwitz
Nova massacre survivors and hostages who returned from Gaza travel to Poland as part of a Selichot journey. At Auschwitz, they dance together.
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDF retaliates after Hezbollah UAV strikes
The IDF struck terrorists and infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesia:
Indonesia: 209 flights suspended at Jakarta airport
Ash clouds rise up to 15 kilometers as Anak Krakatau continues erupting.
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.
