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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

Evading Arrest?:

Evading Arrest?: PM's plane takes unusual detour to USA

The Prime Minister's plane, Wing of Zion, is making its way to the United States on a particularly unusual flight path that crosses only southern Europe.

Evading Arrest?: PM's plane takes unusual detour to USA

Rainfall in Nahariya breaks 93-year record

Over 100 mm of rainfall in Nahariya, causing flooding and breaking September rainfall record.

Rainfall in Nahariya breaks 93-year record

בכפר טמון:

Security forces eliminate terror cell planning attack

Islamic Jihad terror cell responsible for a number of terror attacks eliminated in Kfar Tamun.

Security forces eliminate terror cell planning attack

Indictment: Arab-Israeli planned to kidnap IDF soldier

State Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 22-year-old resident of Tayibe, who planned to kidnap an IDF soldier for the purpose of forcing Israel to end the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Indictment: Arab-Israeli planned to kidnap IDF soldier

In response to 'Palestinian state':

Security officials recommend sanctions on Palestinian Authority leaders

Security officials recommend responding to recognition of 'Palestine' by sanctioning Palestinian Authority leaders, revoking privileges granted to them until now.

Security officials recommend sanctions on Palestinian Authority leaders

Arab ordered to pay 17,000 ILS for attacking Jew in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered an Arab assailant to pay compensation to a Jewish victim. He was also convicted and served three months in prison.

Arab ordered to pay 17,000 ILS for attacking Jew in Jerusalem

Man killed after entering train tracks at Holon station

Man in his 50s enters train tracks at Holon train station, is struck by passing train.

Man killed after entering train tracks at Holon station

Rare Discovery:

Rare Discovery: Treasure trove of golden artifacts 1400 years old unearthed

Researchers from the University of Haifa discovered a buried gold hoard at Sussita National Park that includes 97 pure gold coins and a particularly rare coin dated to 610 CE.

Rare Discovery: Treasure trove of golden artifacts 1400 years old unearthed

Syracuse U:

Syracuse U: Hate crime charges after pork thrown into Jewish frat on Rosh Hashanah

Two Syracuse students face hate crime charges after throwing pork into a Jewish frat house during Rosh Hashanah. Officials condemn the act as abhorrent and promise disciplinary action.

Syracuse U: Hate crime charges after pork thrown into Jewish frat on Rosh Hashanah

UN General Assembly

Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’ during General Assembly visit

President Trump demands a UN investigation after claiming “triple sabotage” during his speech - citing a stopped escalator, failed teleprompter, and audio issues. The White House backs the call for a probe.

Trump demands UN probe over ‘triple sabotage’ during General Assembly visit

Gantz:

Gantz: Unilateral Palestinian statehood is a reward for terror

In an op-ed for the New York Times, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz warns that Western recognition of Palestinian statehood rewards terror and defies Israel’s bipartisan security consensus.

Gantz: Unilateral Palestinian statehood is a reward for terror

Second case in two days

Second case in two days: One-year-old dies of measles

In the fourth such case since the illness broke out earlier this year, the infant suffered secondary illnesses caused by the measles, causing her systems to fail.

Second case in two days: One-year-old dies of measles

October 7th drama series to reach millions of viewers worldwide

RED ALERT, a four-part scripted series depicting the 2023 massacre in Israel, will premiere globally on Paramount+ on October 7, two years to the day of the attack.

October 7th drama series to reach millions of viewers worldwide

PM's Office confirms:

Prime Minister's Office confirms: Negotiations with Syria underway

The office of Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed talks on a security agreement with Syria this evening (Wednesday) and clarified Israel's demands from the Syrians.

Prime Minister's Office confirms: Negotiations with Syria underway

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Spain and Italy send ships to assist citizens on board boats attempting to enter Gaza. Italian PM calls on aid to be transferred via Cyprus, calling flotilla 'gratuitous, dangerous, and irresponsible.'

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Watch

Watch: Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US President's motorcade

French Pres. forced to call American counterpart after he found himself blocked from reaching the French diplomatic mission in New York by security for Trump's motorcade.

Watch: Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US President's motorcade

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

Terrorists open fire from Shifa hospital

IDF troops continue to engage Hamas terrorists in Gaza City, dismantling terror infrastructure.

Terrorists open fire from Shifa hospital

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'On Jewish New Year, we will bring security, defend, and prevail'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured southern Gaza City and called on residents: 'Rise up and break away from Hamas - it is responsible for your suffering.'

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'On Jewish New Year, we will bring security, defend, and prevail'

Israeli suffers mid-flight stroke, plane lands in Riyadh

An Israeli suffered a stroke on a flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Riyadh, and the passenger was taken to a local hospital before continuing its journey.

Israeli suffers mid-flight stroke, plane lands in Riyadh

Alon Ohel's parents

Alon Ohel's parents: 'We expect PM to return from US with news we all wait for'

The parents of hostage Alon Ohel responded to the psychological propaganda video released by the Hamas terrorist organization just before the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Alon Ohel's parents: 'We expect PM to return from US with news we all wait for'

Report:

Report: Trump tells Arab leaders - No Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Trump tells Arab leaders - No Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Improvised rocket found in Tulkarm

IDF forces located a rocket in an open area in Tulkarm last night (Tuesday), and Judea and Samaria Border Police sappers were dispatched to the scene to neutralize the rocket.

Improvised rocket found in Tulkarm

Trump at UN:

Trump at UN: Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.

Trump at UN: Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

2 in serious condition

50 hurt in UAV strike in Eilat, 2 in serious condition

50 people were injured before the holiday's end (Wednesday) by a drone strike in the tourist center of Eilat, near the Mall Hayam mall.

50 hurt in UAV strike in Eilat, 2 in serious condition

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in RPG attack in Gaza

Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo was critically wounded when terrorists fired an RPG at his tank and later succumbed to his wounds.

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in RPG attack in Gaza

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

Wishing a happy New Year to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening for Rosh Hashanah, resumes Wednesday night.

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

'It's a defeat for Hamas'

'It's a defeat for Hamas' | Macron announces: France recognizes the State of Palestine

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, French President Macron announces that France recognizes "Palestine", claiming it is a defeat for Hamas and a path to peace. Several other countries follow suit.

'It's a defeat for Hamas' | Macron announces: France recognizes the State of Palestine

Singapore to sanction 'settlers', but won’t recognize 'Palestine' - yet

Singapore says it will sanction Israeli “settler leaders” and says it’s a matter of “when, not if” it recognizes a Palestinian state.

Singapore to sanction 'settlers', but won’t recognize 'Palestine' - yet

Tear gas and chaos:

Tear gas and chaos: Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Violent anti-Israel protests sweep Italy as dockworkers block ports and clashes erupt in Milan, Rome, and Naples. PM Meloni condemns the unrest, warning of consequences for Italian citizens.

Tear gas and chaos: Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Less than a week later:

Less than a week later: ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel show

ABC reinstates “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after a brief suspension over his remarks on Charlie Kirk.

Less than a week later: ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel show

Report:

Report: New proposal includes hostage release, US guarantees

A new proposal for a Gaza truce includes the release of Israeli hostages, US-backed guarantees for a two-month ceasefire, and humanitarian aid, but neither side has responded yet.

Report: New proposal includes hostage release, US guarantees