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Despite PM's specific orders:

Despite PM's specific orders: photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

PM responds to claim, 'PM has instructed civilian agencies, in cooperation with the IDF, to place loudspeakers on trucks on Israeli side of the Gaza border only, but photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza.'

Despite PM's specific orders: photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

Deep in Gaza City:

Deep in Gaza City: Bodycam footage shows 98th Division's operations

Troops from the 98th Division are expanding operations in the dense and complex environment of Gaza City. During one of the activities, troops identified and eliminated a terrorist armed with an RPG.

Deep in Gaza City: Bodycam footage shows 98th Division's operations

Panic in Ashdod:

Panic in Ashdod: Bathers spot shark at beach

According to the municipality a shark was spotted near one of the city's beaches. 'All bathing beaches in the city are closed at this stage.'

Panic in Ashdod: Bathers spot shark at beach

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Hebron Local Council: Giant prayer ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs

A women's Selichot event will be held on Sunday, led by Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi and Ruhama Ben Yosef, and a Selichot event on Monday will be led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and attended by Council Chairman Eyal Gelman.

Hebron Local Council: Giant prayer ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs

'One moment of light'

'One moment of light:' Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers at

Heroic hostage survivor Emily Damari, who endured 471 days in Hamas captivity, shared with 50,000 worshippers at the Western Wall how hearing Selichot prayers during her imprisonment gave her hope.

'One moment of light:' Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers at

PMO's orders

PMO's orders: Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.

PMO's orders: Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

According to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s security services have detected significant advances in the Houthi militia’s capabilities in recent months.

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

Amid drone strikes

Amid drone strikes: Hundreds of Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv with ambassadors

Despite the tense security situation, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence joined the holiday meal.

Amid drone strikes: Hundreds of Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv with ambassadors

Dagan to Netanyahu

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Poll

Poll: Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

A new poll published by Maariv finds that the Likud is strengthening electory, while the Blue and White Party falls below the electoral threshold.

Poll: Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

German pizzeria bans Israelis, cites Gaza war

A top German pizzeria bans Israelis over Gaza war, sparking backlash in historic Jewish city of Fürth.

German pizzeria bans Israelis, cites Gaza war

Report:

Report: Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan

The US reportedly backs a plan for former British PM to lead Gaza’s postwar governance, excluding the PA initially.

Report: Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan

Messing, Bialik, Schreiber lead charge against antisemitic boycott pledge

Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, and Debra Messing join 1,200+ stars in rejecting a boycott of Israeli film institutions, calling it antisemitic censorship that silences voices and fuels division.

Messing, Bialik, Schreiber lead charge against antisemitic boycott pledge

Trump signs order to keep TikTok alive under US control

Trump signs executive order enabling US investors to buy TikTok from ByteDance, aiming to protect data privacy and national security. The deal awaits final approval from China.

Trump signs order to keep TikTok alive under US control

Poll:

Poll: Yoaz Hendel's 'Reservists' party teeters on electoral threshold

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud remains the largest party with 24 seats, Bennett drops to 19, and Hendel crosses the electoral threshold with 4 seats.

Poll: Yoaz Hendel's 'Reservists' party teeters on electoral threshold

Former FBI chief Comey indicted over Russia collusion probe

James Comey indicted for false statement and obstruction in relation to the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 elections.

Former FBI chief Comey indicted over Russia collusion probe

In New York

Netanyahu strengthens ties with Serbia and Paraguay in New York meetings

Netanyahu meets with Serbia's Vučić and Paraguay's Peña in New York to boost ties and thank them for supporting Israel’s fight against terror and efforts to free hostages held by Hamas.

Netanyahu strengthens ties with Serbia and Paraguay in New York meetings

Missile launched from Yemen at Israel

Houthis launch missile at Israel following Israel's large retaliatory strike in Yemen. Sirens sounded in central Israel.

Missile launched from Yemen at Israel

Grunis Committee approves appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

Appointment will be brought for final confirmation by the cabinet on Sunday. Upon cabinet approval, Zini will officially enter the position.

Grunis Committee approves appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

178 Congressional Democrats warn Israel against annexation

Large majority of House Democrats sign letter warning Israel against responding to unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' by applying sovereignty to any part of Judea and Samaria.

178 Congressional Democrats warn Israel against annexation

Watch:

Watch: Hamas combat compound with stolen humanitarian aid destroyed

כוחות חטיבת 401 פעלו היום בעומק עזה, איתרו והשמידו מתחם לחימה מאויש שכלל מטענים, רימונים ונשק גנוב.

Watch: Hamas combat compound with stolen humanitarian aid destroyed

Rima and Hamza killed when sign fell from truck onto their van

Two residents of Arara were killed and nine others injured after a heavy iron sign fell from a truck onto a minibus on Route 5; the truck driver was later arrested.

Rima and Hamza killed when sign fell from truck onto their van

Report

Report: Microsoft to block Unit 8200

The Guardian reported that Microsoft has announced that it will block Unit 8200's access to the Azure system and conduct an external review of military cooperation.

Report: Microsoft to block Unit 8200

IDF Spox. reveals:

IDF Spox. reveals: 'Brutal murderer' Nukhba commander eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated Wael Mutrieh, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion in the Gaza City area, who took part in the infiltration of the Nahal Oz Outpost bomb shelter on 10/07/23.

IDF Spox. reveals: 'Brutal murderer' Nukhba commander eliminated

Trump meets Erdogan

Trump meets Erdogan: Close to 'some kind of deal' to end Gaza war

US, Turkish Presidents meet at the White House as Erdogan seeks lifting of US ban on selling F-35s to Turkey.

Trump meets Erdogan: Close to 'some kind of deal' to end Gaza war

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7' | New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

Campaign aims to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7' | New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

FIFA, UEFA Under Pressure as Calls Grow to Exclude Israel From Global Soccer

UEFA is moving toward a vote on suspending Israel’s soccer federation, a decision that could block its national and club teams from international competitions.

FIFA, UEFA Under Pressure as Calls Grow to Exclude Israel From Global Soccer

Yemen pres. to UN

Yemen pres. to UN: 'Houthis no longer just rebels, but a global terror org'

Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi warns the UN General Assembly: 'Anyone who underestimates this militia today should imagine what will happen tomorrow when the Red Sea and maritime trade routes become permanent hostages in the hands of terror.'

Yemen pres. to UN: 'Houthis no longer just rebels, but a global terror org'

Report:

Report: Iran suspected of missile launch at Imam Khomeini spaceport

Satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press suggests Iran tested a missile at Imam Khomeini Spaceport, raising concerns amid sanctions and regional tensions.

Report: Iran suspected of missile launch at Imam Khomeini spaceport

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Netanyahu to Supreme Court: Only the PM can dismiss a minister

In a preliminary response, the government told the Supreme Court that dismissing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is solely the Prime Minister’s authority and urged the petitions be rejected.

Netanyahu to Supreme Court: Only the PM can dismiss a minister

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

In virtual address, PA chairman says he "rejects what Hamas did on October 7," claims he is ready to rule Gaza without Hamas.

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

Day after UAV strike in Eilat:

Dozens of Houthi terrorists estimated dead in strikes on Yemen

A total of approximately 20 aircraft dropped over 65 munitions on seven targets, including five occupied command centers and two weapons warehouses.

Dozens of Houthi terrorists estimated dead in strikes on Yemen

'My heart is torn'

'My heart is torn': Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo is laid to rest

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo was laid to rest in Migdal Haemek; his widow parted from him: 'I am sad that I won't get to see you as a father and that our son won't be raised on your lap.'

'My heart is torn': Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo is laid to rest

Yossi Dagan asks

Yossi Dagan asks: 'Has Netanyahu abandoned sovereignty?'

Samaria Council Chairman warns amid growing international recognition of 'Palestine' that "Even after the ‘political tsunami,’ the Prime Minister has still not put sovereignty on the table.'

Yossi Dagan asks: 'Has Netanyahu abandoned sovereignty?'

Rosh Hashanah stats:

Rosh Hashanah stats: Sharp rise in number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's policy, the number of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah has nearly doubled, records show.

Rosh Hashanah stats: Sharp rise in number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

JPPI report:

JPPI report: 'Antisemitism at record highs; report warns of alarming trends.'

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) annual report warns of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures.

JPPI report: 'Antisemitism at record highs; report warns of alarming trends.'

Shocking murder during Rosh Hashanah

A Jerusalem man in his 80's has been arrested for murdering his caretaker and hiding her body in the bathtub of his house.

Shocking murder during Rosh Hashanah

From Rafah to Khan Yunis:

From Rafah to Khan Yunis: Etzioni Brigade increases hold on Magen Oz corridor

IDF dismantling hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and fighting in two Hamas strongholds.

From Rafah to Khan Yunis: Etzioni Brigade increases hold on Magen Oz corridor

Third in a week: Unvaccinated infant dies of measles in Jerusalem

Unvaccinated 1.5-year-old infant infected with measles loses consciousness at his home, is declared dead in hospital.

Third in a week: Unvaccinated infant dies of measles in Jerusalem