Deadly New Hampshire shooting
Witness: Shooter shouted 'Free Palestine' in deadly New Hampshire shooting
Man opens fire at golf club in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 1. Witnesses say the shooter shouted pro-Palestinian slogans.
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Germany's culture minister blasts anti-Israel Eurovision boycotts
Germany's culture minister blasts threats by Spain, Ireland, and others to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates, calling it a politicization of a cultural event and a "tribunal" against diversity.
Iran:
Iran: UN vote 'effectively' suspended nuclear cooperation
Iran's top security body says it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog following a UN Security Council vote to reimpose sanctions.
Report:
Report: UK PM Starmer to sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state
The Telegraph reports that UK Prime Minister Starmer will sanction Hamas while recognizing a Palestinian state, in a bid to strike a more “even-handed” tone.
Watch:
Watch: MK Eli Dallal knocked down during Likud toast event in Kfar Saba
Likud MK Eli Dallal attacked during anti-government protest at party event in Kfar Saba. "I felt like I was being lynched."
Watch:
Watch: Thousands pray for the hostages at the Western Wall
Thousands gather at the Western Wall for Selichot service, praying for the safe return of hostages and offering support to their families and to captivity survivors.
IDF:
IDF: Hamas looted trucks of baby food
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said that over the weekend Hamas gunmen fired at a UN team operating in the southern Gaza Strip.
Watch live:
Watch live: Selichot Prayers at Hostages Square
Selichot event held at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, attended by Rabbi Itamar Eldar, hostages' relatives, Menachem Kalmanson, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg, and students from yeshivas and seminaries. Watch.
IDF destroys over 120 terror targets in Gaza City
IDF's 98th Division expands operations in Gaza City, locating submachine guns, ammunition, tunnel shafts, and dismantling over 120 terrorist infrastructure sites. Watch.
Emily Damari reveals:
Emily Damari reveals: Hamas leader willing to be exiled as part of deal
Former hostage Emily Damari tells Mosab Hassan Yousef: 'Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad told us he is willing to leave leadership, leave Gaza, in exchange for safe passage.' Watch.
Beitar Illit Rabbis ban spa advertisements
Beitar Illit Rabbis have prohibited the publication of spa site advertisements in local newspapers due to allegations of impropriety in some such establishments.
Returning to role as mediator?
Returning to role as mediator? Qatar's new demand from Israel
Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.
Cyberattack causes disruptions at major European airports
Three of Europe's major airports—in London, Brussels and Berlin—reported widespread disruptions after a cyberattack on a check-in systems provider.
Despite cuts:
Despite cuts: Daycare subsidies to be available for working haredim
Labor Ministry publishes criteria for daycare subsidy eligibility, allowing haredi families to receive subsidies even if the father is eligible for enlistment in the IDF.
Trump:
Trump: 'Very close to 40 of the hostages are deceased'
U.S. President Donald Trump again claimed that more hostages than reported are no longer alive. Israeli sources have not commented on the remarks.
Survey:
Survey: 71% of France opposes recognition of a Palestinian state
The survey shows a decisive majority of the French public opposes recognition of a Palestinian state before the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.
IDF issues evacuation warning for Gaza City building
IDF warns residents of building in Gaza City's Al-Nasr to evacuate their homes ahead of a strike; Gaza reports say IDF carried out controlled demolitions in the city.
Gaza fighting intensifies:
Gaza fighting intensifies: Tunnel shafts destroyed, terror cells eliminated
IDF continues degrading Hamas military capabilities in Gaza City and throughout the Gaza Strip.
Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state
Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares it will recognize a Palestinian state early next week.
US troops eliminate senior ISIS leader in Syria raid
US forces eliminate senior ISIS member Omar Abdul Qader, who posed a direct threat to the US homeland.
Staff safe
Attempt to break into Israeli Embassy in The Hague thwarted, staff safe
Individual arrested after attempting to break into and set fire to the Israeli Embassy in The Hague. All staff are safe. This follows a vandalism incident at the embassy a month prior.
Southern Lebanon:
Top Hezbollah commander eliminated in IDF strike in southern Lebanon
The IDF announces it eliminated a Hezbollah commander and another terrorist in southern Lebanon. The strikes also hit a vessel used for intelligence gathering, targeting terror infrastructure.
Trump moves to arm Israel with $6 billion in weapons
The Trump administration, per the Wall Street Journal, is seeking Congress's green light for a $6 billion arms sale to Israel, including Apache helicopters and vehicles.
Failed infiltration:
Failed infiltration: IDF detains four foreign nationals near Jordanian border
IDF troops stop four foreign nationals who attempted to cross into Israel from Jordan. The incident follows a deadly attack at the Allenby Crossing that left two Israelis dead.
Back to the front lines
Back to the front lines | Captivity survivor Edan Alexander: I am rejoining the IDF
Former hostage Edan Alexander gives his first public remarks. He thanks his supporters, calls for the release of remaining hostages, and announces his plan to rejoin the IDF.
Captivity survivor Naama Levy: I am here to be their voice
Captivity survivor Naama Levy speaks at HostageAid Event in New York, recounts her horrific ordeal and implores diplomats at the UN to act immediately to save those still held hostage.
Ground maneuver: Body camera footage of a soldier in Gaza City
Division 162 forces continue intensive operations in Gaza City.
New York:
New York: Holocaust survivor murdered by her roommate
Galina Smirnova, who suffers from dementia, was accused of murdering Nina Kravtsov using a pedal from her wheelchair.
Road rage:
Aerial chase after driver who was driving 233 km/h
The air unit helicopter pilot described the driver, who was traveling at 233 km/h, as a "killer on the road." The vehicle was seized, and the driver's license revoked.
Watch:
Watch: Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima
Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima in the Ramallah area, traveled a distance of 2 km, as part of a test, without a warhead.
Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting
Late-night Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting erupts into confrontation over Red Cross visits for jailed terrorists, as PM Netanyahu accuses Ben Gvir of leaking, and Hanegbi and Ben Gvir exchange barbs.
Netanyahu to heroic combat soldier: 'You prevented a greater disaster'
PM Netanyahu met Sergeant S. of the haredi Hasmonean Brigade who acted heroically during the terrorist attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, 'You saved many people and prevented a greater disaster.'
Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza
Nearly two years after the massacre, the late Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council chief Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan are laid to rest in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
IDF eliminates Hamas deputy intelligence chief in Gaza strike
IDF, ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist Sim Mahmoud Yusuf Abu Alkhir, Deputy Head of Military Intelligence in the Bureij Battalion.
Israel Katz: 'Israeli flag will fly above capital of Yemen'
Defense Minister Israel Katz sends threatening message to Yemen's Houthi rebel group following hit on Eilat hotel.
Poll: Coalition falls to 49 seats, giving majority to opposition
New Maariv poll predicts Netanyahu bloc falling to 49 seats, opposition led by Bennett and Eisenkot reaching 61.
Watch:
Watch: Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, including Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger and relatives of murdered hostage Almog Sarusi.
After US pressure:
US pressure forces Iran to back down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA
Iran abruptly withdraws a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear sites, a move Western diplomats say followed intense US lobbying and a threat to cut IAEA funding.
'Gaza war a failure'
Macron defends Palestinian statehood recognition, calls Gaza war a 'failure'
In interview with Channel 12 News, French President Macron defends his plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling Israel's Gaza operation "a failure."
US Senate establishes national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk
US Senate unanimously passes a resolution designating October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
