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.
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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.
Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices
Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for an end to the Iran war, saying the conflict is driving up gasoline prices and “wreaking havoc" on the US economy.
'Breaking Dawn 2.0'
'Breaking Dawn 2.0': IDF launches surprise exercise to test multi-front readiness
IDF launches surprise exercise to test readiness for sudden, complex, large-scale multi-front scenario. Increased movement of security forces and aircraft expected, no concern of a security incident.
Yoram Cohen:
Yoram Cohen: Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen calls for the evacuation of farms and communities that were not established by government decision. Likud and Religious Zionist leaders slam his remarks.
'The Brits have lost it'
Huckabee blasts UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims: The Brits have lost it
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accuses Britain's government of having “lost it" over false Gaza medicine claims.
Watch:
Watch: US forces destroy Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM announces US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.
Watch:
Watch: Tens of thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall
Tens of thousands attend central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall. Smotrich: "We prayed for the success of our soldiers and for victory for the national camp."
Watch:
Watch: Heartfelt song and prayer at annual Selichot gathering
Yitzhak Meir leads a powerful night of Selichot, music and prayer at the Jerusalem Convention Center as worshippers prepare for the High Holy Days.
Netanya shooting:
Netanya shooting: Suspect likely suffering combat trauma declared dead
David Hoyer Amrani, believed to suffer from combat trauma, declared dead after opening fire on police in Netanya.
DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’
Harmeet Dhillon tells Israeli-American leaders Justice Department is using 'hard power' of US government to fight antisemitism on campuses and across country.
Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders
A historic gathering brings prominent Hasidic leaders from New York and New Jersey face-to-face with President Trump in the Oval Office, including an extraordinary Satmar reunion.
IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon
Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.
Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back
IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.
Huckabee pulled out his phone and filmed Jewish settlers
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with American citizens living near Ramallah, pulled out his cellphone to film Jews near the area.
Could face 10-year sentence
Turkish comedian charged over Erdogan jokes, could face 10 years in prison
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas faces up to a decade or more in prison after being charged over jokes about Erdogan during a stand-up performance.
After 10-year prison sentence
UAE pardons poet Abdulrahman Qaradawi a week after 10-year prison sentence
UAE President pardons poet Abdulrahman Qaradawi, son of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, one week after he was sentenced to 10 years following his extradition from Lebanon.
US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran, IRGC financial network
US Treasury sanctions a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran and the IRGC-QF move tens of millions of dollars.
IDF strikes in Lebanon after soldiers down Hezbollah drone
IDF soldiers shoot down a Hezbollah drone targeting troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in the area.
Report:
Report: Trump administration developing post-war plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties
The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East strategy focused on containing Iran, advancing Gaza plans and expanding Israel normalization, according to Axios.
