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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Israel obligated to act against destruction of antiquities in Areas A and B
legal opinion for Shomrim Al Hanetzach says Palestinian Authority violations of the Oslo Accords allow Israel to intervene to prevent the destruction of heritage sites in Areas A and B and urges the government to act immediately.
Chief Rabbi: No blanket permit to break Shabbat for morale
Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber ruled that boosting soldiers' morale does not justify a blanket permit to desecrate Shabbat and urged major rulings be left to leading halakhic authorities.
Netanyahu: 'Alongside the old challenges in the Middle East, new challenges are emerging'
At the Air Force graduation ceremony, Netanyahu highlighted new regional challenges and the need to preserve Israel’s air superiority amid reports of F-35 sale to Turkey.
Political shakeup:
Political shakeup: Likud's new challenger on the right
MK Yuli Edelstein says hundreds of thousands of right-wing voters no longer have a political home. From haredi enlistment to Netanyahu and the future of the Right, Edelstein lays out why he believes a broad Zionist government is the only path forward.
After arguing with ministers:
After arguing with ministers: Zini urges Attorney General to investigate Channel 12
After rejecting the ministers’ demands and coming under heavy pressure, Zini urged AG for approval to investigate suspicions that the launch date of Operation Roaring Lion was leaked.
American TV commentator:
American TV commentator: President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel
Appearing on I24News in Israel, Henry Public Relations CEO and Newsmax TV contributor Bryan Leib told the Israeli audience ‘President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel… America first doesn’t mean America alone.’
IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander
IDF strikes and eliminates Rashid Al-Qadhi, who played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array.
Watch:
Watch: IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.
COGAT answers Hamas:
COGAT answers Hamas: Gaza received nearly triple required food aid
COGAT says humanitarian aid entering Gaza during the ceasefire exceeded international requirements, while blaming Hamas for distribution failures.
Not waiting for Hamas
Not waiting for Hamas | The new migration plan for southern Gaza
The Board of Peace is planning to move Gazans to areas not under Hamas control before next winter as forces on the ground have begun practical preparations.
IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in October 7 abductions
The IDF and ISA eliminated a terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians and holding them in captivity
Former Justice Minister: Smotrich deserves to win 15 Knesset seats
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon praises Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for advancing 'most far-reaching annexation measures' in Judea and Samaria.
First Publication:
Council of Higher Education: 44% of haredim prepared to study in mixed-gender classrooms
Most haredim still prefer studying in separate classes, but nearly half would be willing to study in mixed-gender classrooms in order to earn their desired academic degree.
Labor dispute:
Due to burnout and heavy workload, Histadrut declares a labor dispute in nursing system
The strike is expected to affect about 60,000 employees in hospitals, clinics, and maternal and child health centers, who say the state has failed to improve working conditions.
Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia
United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.
Iranian report: US attacked near Bushehr nuclear facility
Iranian media reports say US missile struck Bushehr power plant; Jordan intercepts five Iranian missiles as Kuwait reports massive Iranian missile barrage.
Committee approves measures to reduce burden on foster parents
Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee approves removal of age limit for foster parents, reduction of bureaucracy in obtaining psychiatric medications prescribed by specialists.
Watch:
Watch: Veterans with PTSD breakup Knesset meeting on Torah Study Law
War-wounded veterans were incensed over the position of members of Knesset and demanded that they pass laws for their sake as well as they are rushing to enact the new Basic Law.
Report: Iranian President and Foreign Minister attacked
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, attacked during funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, NYT report says.
AI chatbots consistently fail to identify, reject antisemitism in Persian
New research tests four major platforms across 800 responses, exposing stark disparities between English and Persian language safety guardrails.
Netanyahu hints he has chosen successor
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that he already has a potential successor in mind but declined to reveal the person's identity or say when he plans to step aside.
Thousands of haredim lose eligibility for discounted homes
Construction and Housing Ministry sends notices to thousands of haredi yeshiva students, informing them of revocation of eligibility for housing lotteries.
Detainee’s wife denounces administrative orders
Miriam Dardik, the wife of Tal Dardik, a resident of Kfar Tzrifin in Samaria, sharply criticized Central Command chief Avi Bluth after her husband was arrested for refusing to comply with an administrative order.
Netanya:
Netanya: Chlorine vapor leaks in residential building
Chlorine vapor leaking from open container forces residents to remain in homes, as firefighters work to end leakage.
7-year-old girl killed by school bus in Monsey
A 7-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning after she was struck by a school bus in Monsey, New York, in a tragic traffic accident.
Defense Minister warns: We don't need approval to remain in Lebanon
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel operates in line with its strategic interests, will continue to make decisions on Lebanon security zone independently.
Secrets of Huqoq revealed:
Secrets of Huqoq revealed: New exhibition provides first glimpse of ancient Jewish village
New artifact and photographic exhibition housed on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and overlooking the Horvat Huqoq site showcases site's original Samson floor mosaic, alongside a bronze coin cache’s premier public display.
Former Virginia AG urges states: Adopt anti-antisemitism measures
Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares lays out first-ever state-level blueprint for confronting escalating antisemitism crisis in US.
Reservist soldier arrested for transferring weapons to criminals
An indictment filed this week accuses an IDF reservist of unlawfully removing his military-issued weapon from base and transferring it to another individual, allegedly for use in criminal activity.
Danon demands UN release records behind blacklisting of Israel
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon accuses UN's envoy on sexual violence in conflict of relying on unverified allegations to blacklist Israel, demands release of all communications surrounding decision.
