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Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'no chance' of ever repenting - but an opposition leader may yet.

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Report:

Report: These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to improve Likud's image, by removing four ministers and an MK, Channel 12 News says. Likud: Fake news.

Report: These are the MKs Netanyahu wants to remove from the Likud

Behind the leak investigation:

Behind the leak investigation: Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Shin Bet investigate leak to news outlet regarding timing of Israel's strike on Iran, forcing Shin Bet chief David Zini to capitulate.

Behind the leak investigation: Zini opposed, Netanyahu insisted

Three Israeli women rescued from Jericho over Shabbat

A soldier and two civilians were rescued during the Sabbath from the Palestinian city of Jericho after entering it illegally. They were taken for questioning by the police.

Three Israeli women rescued from Jericho over Shabbat

Report: MK Dan Illouz leaving Likud

MK Dan Illouz expected to announce that he won't run in Likud primaries, Channel 12 News report claims.

Report: MK Dan Illouz leaving Likud

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of revenge

In a written statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promises to avenge his late father's blood, says 'demand of our nation must definitely be carried out soon.'

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of revenge

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within southern Lebanon security zone are identified, eliminated.

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Anti-Netanyahu meddling?

US House probe targets New Israel Fund over anti-Netanyahu meddling

Two US House committees launch an inquiry into leftist organization New Israel Fund regarding unlawful tax-exempt funding used to target Prime Minister Netanyahu.

US House probe targets New Israel Fund over anti-Netanyahu meddling

EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria

European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to evaluate a potential ban on incoming goods originating from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria

New ultimatum:

New ultimatum: US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.

New ultimatum: US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

Yoaz Hendel:

Yoaz Hendel: I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority

In an interview following his political merger with Chili Tropper, the former minister lays out his conditions for joining a coalition and launches a sharp critique of the current government.

Yoaz Hendel: I will not hand Netanyahu a 61-seat majority

Despite US agreement

Satellite images show Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile sites despite US agreement

Exclusive satellite intelligence reported by CNN reveals fresh reconstruction and suspicious vehicle traffic at multiple Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure locations.

Satellite images show Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile sites despite US agreement

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

Trump discloses he has authorized military retaliation against Tehran if they assassinate him: Bomb them like they’ve never seen before.

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

Emerged from tunnel

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

IDF forces eliminate a Hezbollah terrorist at a tunnel shaft on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and strike a second suspect vehicle threatening troops in the area.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

Report:

Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Kan 11 News reports that at US request, Israel has frozen sensitive military operations in southern Lebanon to avoid expansion of the Iran conflict.

Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders in Gaza

In two strikes in the Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated a commander in Hamas’ Weapons Production Headquarters and a commander in Hamas’ Nuseirat Battalion.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders in Gaza

The latest lie: Following the controversy, Netanyahu denies reports

The Prime Minister's Office denies reports that Yossi Basad was dismissed by Sara Netanyahu, saying he asked to end his role for personal reasons 'unrelated in any way to any particular incident.'

The latest lie: Following the controversy, Netanyahu denies reports

Antisemitic assault with agricultural manure in New York targeting haredi women

Five Jewish women were targeted with a water cannon filled with manure while riding bicycles in the Catskills Mountains.

Antisemitic assault with agricultural manure in New York targeting haredi women

Haaretz journalist:

'Top ranks of the police loyal to Ben Gvir' - and will remain so after the elections'

Police correspondent for Ha'aretz Josh Breiner claimed that senior police officials owe their promotions to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and therefore, even after the elections, they will continue to remain loyal to him and respond to his requests.

'Top ranks of the police loyal to Ben Gvir' - and will remain so after the elections'

Watch:

The fatal accident in which reserve soldier Adiso Waba was killed

The driver hit reserve soldier Adiso Waba, z"l, on Highway 6, left him at the scene, torched his car in an attempt to conceal evidence, and then told police that the vehicle had been stolen.

The fatal accident in which reserve soldier Adiso Waba was killed

Watch: Border Police rescue Jewish man from Arab village

Border Police rescue Jewish man from Givat Ze'ev after Google Maps directs him to drive through Arab village.

Watch: Border Police rescue Jewish man from Arab village

At the Western Wall:

Thousands gather at Western Wall to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

Thousands gather to pray for recovery of Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Hager, at orderly but massive Western Wall prayer rally.

Thousands gather at Western Wall to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

IDF eliminates Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

Civilian intelligence volunteer:

Civilian intelligence volunteer: 'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Refael Hayoun says he could have listened to the terrorists' communications in real time had his equipment not been confiscated months before the October 7 massacre.

Civilian intelligence volunteer: 'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

Honenu attorney petitions Supreme Court demanding answers on why leftist activists received 48,000 NIS in compensation while right-wing activists received far less after suffering the same treatment.

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

CUFI chair: 'You cannot be a Christian and anti-Zionist'

Speaking to i24NEWS ahead of CUFI's annual summit, Action Fund Chair Sandra Hagee Parker says support for Israel rooted in both biblical faith and US security interests, Christianity and anti-Zionism fundamentally incompatible.

CUFI chair: 'You cannot be a Christian and anti-Zionist'

'The danger is real'

New study warns: Palestinian Authority could carry out worse massacre than October 7

Lt. Col. (res.) Adv. Maurice Hirsch publishes new study showing Palestinian Authority security forces number over twice the size permitted under Oslo Accords, train for combat against Israel.

New study warns: Palestinian Authority could carry out worse massacre than October 7

New poll: Yashar! party outpaces Likud

For the first time, Maariv poll shows 'Yashar!' party with more support than the Likud.

New poll: Yashar! party outpaces Likud

World Cup:

Egyptian soccer official links World Cup exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Egyptian FA official suggests the team's World Cup exit stemmed from referee retaliation over the manager's Gaza advocacy.

Egyptian soccer official links World Cup exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania man arrested after directing antisemitic threats at Gov. Shapiro

Pennsylvania man jailed on $100,000 bail after allegedly using antisemitic slurs and threatening to burn down Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.

Pennsylvania man arrested after directing antisemitic threats at Gov. Shapiro

First time since 2006

First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas issues a decree scheduling legislative elections for November 28, marking the first parliamentary vote since 2006.

First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28

WSJ report:

WSJ report: Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Israeli intelligence shared new findings with Washington alleging an Iranian plan to kill President Trump, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report.

WSJ report: Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Democrats urge:

Senate Democrats urge halt on military spending bill over US-Israel defense ties

A bloc of Democratic lawmakers pushing to stall the annual US defense bill, demanding a debate on provisions expanding military and intelligence ties with Israel.

Senate Democrats urge halt on military spending bill over US-Israel defense ties

Ambassador Huckabee honors the Bibas family

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends memorial ceremony honoring the Bibas family, where a memorial olive tree is dedicated in memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir.

Ambassador Huckabee honors the Bibas family

Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise

Smotrich discloses a conversation he held with Steve Witkoff following Witkoff's visit to Gaza, quoting him as saying: "I won't let two million Nazis live next to your children."

Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Trump, raises the severity of Erdogan's statements, and highlights the need for security zones along Israel's borders.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Poll:

Poll: Ayelet Shaked leads race to head new right-wing party

New poll finds Ayelet Shaked is the top choice among undecided religious Zionist voters as rabbis explore forming a new right-wing party.

Poll: Ayelet Shaked leads race to head new right-wing party

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel