Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu's campaign to draw votes away from Otzma Yehudit
Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir warns that Netanyahu wants a broad government with Gadi Eisenkot and urges right-wing voters not to abandon his party.
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After shooting attack
IDF, Shin Bet launch counterterrorism operation in Hebron after deadly shooting attack
Israeli security forces launch a targeted counterterrorism operation in Hebron following the Judea Junction attack that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded others.
Due to possible banking sanctions
Netanyahu warns of possible banking sanctions, proposes digital currencies as alternative
Netanyahu warns Israel must prepare for possible Western banking sanctions, citing digital currencies as an alternative, and predicts an end to US military aid.
US Ambassador to Turkey:
US Ambassador to Turkey: Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely
US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.
Final election polls:
Final Israeli election polls: Eisenkot leads, neither bloc secures majority
Final television polls ahead of Tuesday’s elections show Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, while neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition reaches 61 seats.
IDF chief at attack scene:
IDF chief at Judea Junction attack scene: We are at the highest level of readiness
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says soldiers killed in the Judea Junction shooting prevented a more serious attack, vows to pursue those responsible and reinforces troops in the area.
Hikers attacked in Samaria: 'They beat us with clubs and filmed us'
Three hikers were injured on their way to Ein Amasha. Dozens of Palestinians and foreign activists ambushed them, attacked them with clubs and stones, and vandalized their vehicles.
At least seven killed in shooting at church funeral in Jordan
In southern Jordan, two gunmen opened fire on mourners at a church funeral near the city of Karak, killing at least seven people. Jordan’s Al-Mamlaka TV reports that the attackers carried out the shooting out of Islamic extremist motives.
Long Island: Man attempted to set synagogue on fire
Azam Khan was arrested after allegedly attempting to smash the doors of the Young Israel synagogue with a club and setting fire to a yard sign in an effort to ignite the building.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'Hamas terorrists planned much larger attack on civilians'
Prime Minister Netanyahu orders security forces to cordon off Hebron following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, praises soldiers who thwarted a larger attack, and vows to pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them.
Soldier recounts terrorist attack
Soldier recounts terrorist attack: "I felt a bullet hit my helmet and lowered my head"
A soldier who participated in the exchange of fire with the terrorists at Yehuda Junction described the moments of the encounter, the bullet that struck his helmet, and his attempt to calm a fellow soldier.
Chief of Staff: Soldiers' actions prevented even greater tragedy
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction: "The terrorists were eliminated by a deputy battalion commander and a company commander."
Poll: 60% of Israelis want a unity government
The final Maariv poll before the elections shows a six-seat lead for the anti-Netanyahu bloc. The Amcha Yisrael party fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Terrorists eliminated
Terrorists eliminated | Two IDF soldiers killed in shooting attack near Judea Junction
5 Israelis injured in a shooting attack carried out by multiple terrorists near Judea Junction, one of them critically. Two terrorists eliminated following a manhunt and an exchange of fire.
US ambassador to UN:
US ambassador blasts UN rapporteur for undermining attack against narco-terrorists
Mike Waltz accuses UN rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining the US fight against narcoterrorist groups, citing Chinese funding and his repeated criticism of counterterrorism operations.
Amid US sanctions
EU awards top human rights prize to ICC amid Trump administration sanctions
The European Parliament awards its Sakharov Prize to the ICC as the Trump administration imposes sanctions over the court's actions against Netanyahu.
Iranian lawmaker:
Iranian lawmaker calls for nuclear response if US launches new attack
Senior Iranian lawmaker urges authorities to authorize nuclear weapons in response to a US attack, as Tehran escalates its warnings against Washington and Israel.
'I want to blow up a synagogue'
'I want to blow up a synagogue': Utah man charged after police find six explosives
22-year-old Utah man faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to bomb a synagogue. FBI agents found six explosive devices during a search of his home.
Yair Golan lashes out at his political allies
Democrats Party chairman Yair Golan criticizes fellow members of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, saying he cannot trust them and rejecting a unity government with Likud.
Florida:
Florida man arrested over threats to Jewish congressman Jared Moskowitz
Boca Raton man arrested after allegedly threatening Rep. Jared Moskowitz's life, the latest in a series of threats against the Jewish congressman.
Report:
Report: Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms
Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.
Concern in Lebanon:
Concern in Lebanon: Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government
Amid fears of renewed fighting with Iran, Hezbollah's political opponents warn that the terrorist group could destabilize Lebanon through assassinations and security incidents.
Report:
Report: Huckabee warns Gaza peace plan lacks staff and resources
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee warns that staffing shortages and uncertainty over military support could jeopardize Trump's Gaza peace plan, according to Politico.
Ahead of elections
Ahead of elections: Unusual appeal by leading Religious Zionist Rabbis
Leading Religious Zionist rabbis issue an emergency letter warning against voting for parties that may fail to cross the electoral threshold. "This is a matter of life and death."
Students recount horrific moments after deadly explosion
Fifteen-year-old students who witnessed a deadly explosion during a school trip in northern Israel have spoken publicly for the first time about the terrifying moments they treated wounded classmates and tried to save lives.
12-year-old Ruth Teller killed in accident in Yitzhar
Ruth Teller, 12, was critically injured Thursday afternoon while riding an electric bicycle in the community of Yitzhar in Samaria.
Sderot mayor asks for new neighborhood at Gaza Pioneers site
Sderot mayor Alon Davidi arrived to offer support to dozens of families and activists from the Nachala Movement who set up camp near the northern perimeter and asked for approval to build a new neighborhood at their encampment.
Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated
IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who was involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
Cheshvan 11:
Light a candle for Matriarch Rachel's yahrzeit
Matriarch Rachel's life touches the hearts of Jewish women generation after generation no matter where they are.
Dramatic footage
Dramatic footage: Yamam officers rappel from roof to rescue woman threatening to jump
A woman who barricaded herself inside her apartment and threatened to jump was safely rescued after Yamam officers rappelled from the building's roof to an 11th-floor apartment window.
Trump
Trump: Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections
President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.
Ben Gvir defies attorney general over Negev demolitions
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara that he will continue attending demolitions of illegal structures in the Negev.
Israel sanctions Lebanese fuel company for supplying fuel to Hezbollah
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved sanctions against Coral Oil after Israeli authorities found that the company supplied diesel and gasoline to a Hezbollah-owned fuel distributor.
Yitzhar
Yitzhar: 12-year-old girl critically injured while riding bicycle
Magen David Adom and IDF medical teams are performing resuscitation efforts on a girl approximately 12 years old who was injured while riding a bicycle in the community of Yitzhar in Samaria.
"Tefillin for every child"
"Tefillin for every child": Journalist slams Deri's election promise
Amichai Attali criticized Deri's "Tefillin for Every Child" program, claiming that its real purpose is to create jobs for political associates.
Modelyo raises approximately $17 million to secure cloud and AI
Modelyo announced on Thursday, October 22, 2026, that it has raised approximately $17 million, primarily from U.S. investors, to accelerate the development of its Sovereign Confidential Cloud platform and expand its international operations.
'I Got Death Threats':
'I Got Death Threats': Model sues UN envoy for 500,000 NIS over Nazi comparison
Israeli actress and model Sarai Givaty has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking half a million shekels in damages against Francesca Albanese, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories.
Family asks for help:
“Mommy, does dying hurt?"
After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin is facing a devastating relapse. His medulloblastoma has returned, and he urgently needs advanced treatment in the United States. His family cannot cover the hospital’s required deposit alone. Please open your heart and help give Chaim ben Yael another chance to fight.
Watch:
'Bibi, King of Israel!' Rival chants greet Eisenkot at Western Wall
Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits Jerusalem's Western Wall under heavy security, drawing cheers from supporters and pro-Netanyahu chants from others.
Draft evader's arrest sparks violent clashes at Elad yeshivas
Protests erupt in Elad after yeshiva student arrested for draft evasion; students accuse hurling stun grenades in yeshiva compounds, allegedly near uninvolved students.
