Unusual meeting at haredi leader's home
Rabbi Dov Lando urges working haredi voters to support United Torah Judaism despite frustrations, warning against alternative parties.
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Israeli aerospace giant launches Boeing 777 conversions in US
Israel Aerospace Industries begins converting Boeing 777 passenger jets into cargo aircraft at a new Arizona facility, expanding its global operations and creating hundreds of American jobs.
Deri promises: Free tefillin for every bar mitzvah boy in Israel
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri unveils plan to provide free tefillin and prayer shawls to every 13-year-old Jewish boy, establish prayer spaces in schools.
Shin Bet busts foreign interference campaign ahead of elections
Shin Bet targeting social media accounts linked to foreign influence operations targeting Israel's upcoming elections.
Nine rescued after minibus crashes
Firefighters rescue nine young passengers trapped in a minibus that veered off highway near Beit Shemesh.
Katz:
Katz: Opposition leaders will bear responsibility for any enemy attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses opposition leaders of undermining deterrence by dismissing warnings of possible pre-election attacks, warns they will bear responsibility if Israel is attacked.
Suspected hate crime:
Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan, hate crime investigation launched
A Jewish resident of Crown Heights was stabbed near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition as police investigate a possible antisemitic motive.
Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre
In unprecedented warning delivered through a UN official, Hamas threatens another October 7-style massacre, targeting Israel and abroad.
New community inaugurated 30 days after deadly terror attack
14 families move into the new community of Neot Harim, established between Neve Tzuf and Nahliel. The inauguration takes place 30 days after Netanel Shakron was murdered.
Vatican:
Vatican: Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment following surgery
Vatican doctors say Pope Leo XIV requires no additional cancer treatment after tests confirmed the disease had not spread, clearing the way for his recovery.
India:
India: Historic Jewish cemetery recognized as national heritage site
Despite only three Jews remaining in the city, a court rejects developers' attempts to seize the land and upholds the historic cemetery's protected status.
Report:
Report: US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections
The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.
As Trump weighs Iran strikes
Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence as Trump weighs new Iran strikes
NBC News reports that the US is withdrawing troops and reducing embassy staff across the Middle East as Trump considers new military strikes against Iran's nuclear and oil facilities.
Dramatic decision
Dramatic decision: AIPAC to end candidate endorsements
AIPAC announces it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct PAC contributions, while maintaining political fundraising efforts through other channels.
Poll:
Poll: Smotrich and Feiglin's party wins 8 seats
Despite gains for the Religious Zionist Party-Zehut alliance, the right-wing bloc is losing ground in the final stretch before the elections.
As riots rock France
As riots rock France, Shin Bet director holds high-level security talks in Paris
Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.
Report
Report: IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border
Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.
Near diplomatic crisis
Israeli robot APC goes rogue, IDF airstrikes nearly spark diplomatic crisis
An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.
US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet
US Treasury sanctions an international law firm, shipping companies, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and fund its military programs.
Ofer Winter
Ofer Winter: We didn't enter politics for jobs
Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter announced that he would not withdraw from the Knesset race, rejecting Smotrich's offer of a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry.
Minister Zohar
Minister Zohar: Treatment of haredim is like the Inquisition
Following the detention of dozens of young Chabad Hasidim at Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of draft evasion, the Culture Minister issued an unusually harsh condemnation of personal sanctions against Torah students.
Eda Haredit: Voting in elections is forbidden
In a document they published, the hardline haredi leadership reiterated its longstanding opposition to participation in the governing institutions of the State of Israel.
Clashes and protests
Clashes and protests: Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba
Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.
Albania:
Albania: Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests
As anti-government protests spread to Albania, extremists issue online threats against Jewish institutions, including the country's central synagogue.
Including young mother
London: Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women, including young mother
Abdisamad Siad, 33, pleads not guilty to assaulting three Orthodox Jewish women in Stamford Hill. One victim was allegedly punched while walking with her infant daughter.
Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn
Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.
Smotrich offers Winter
Smotrich offers Winter: Withdraw from the race and become a minister
Smotrich offered Ofer Winter a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry in exchange for withdrawing from the Knesset race.
Ofer Winter:
Winter: Announcing support for Netanyahu may have been a mistake
Ofer Winter admits he may have erred in backing only Netanyahu, as Smotrich reportedly considers offering him a ministerial post to withdraw.
Watch the dramatic rescue
Watch the dramatic rescue: Mother forgot toddler in car in Yavne while she was in Tel Aviv
A mother who traveled to Tel Aviv discovered that she had left her toddler in a car in Yavne. Police officers smashed a window and rescued him.
Father and son deported from Israel over illegal olive harvest
Two foreign activists arrested during unauthorized olive harvest in Hebron Hills; Israeli authorities order their deportation, ban their reentry.
Former AG admits police acted without approval in Netanyahu probe
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit acknowledged unauthorized investigative activity, suspected media leaks were intended to pressure him, and said he was not informed of a potential conflict of interest involving a senior investigator.
From drones to balloons:
From drones to balloons: New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border
Drug shipment weighing 100 kilograms drops from the sky in southern Israel, exposing dangerous new smuggling tactic.
Daycare worker arrested in Ariel over suspected child abuse
Forty-year-old daycare employee in Ariel arrested on suspicion of abuse after police uncover evidence in security camera footage.
IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students
Even while studying at yeshiva, hesder students remain subject to military rules on political activity. The IDF has clarified what they can, and cannot, do during election season.
Eisenkot: We won't let Netanyahu head interim government
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot backs says he sees no imminent security threat, says he won't allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be caretaker prime minister.
Ben-Gvir erupts at convicted prison guard exploiter
Mahmoud Atallah complained about his prison conditions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s response was anything but sympathetic.
40 of 42 arrested Chabad students agree to enlist in IDF
In dramatic reversal, 40 Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva students detained at Ben Gurion Airport for draft evasion agree to enlist in the IDF; two others remain in military prison.
Final ride:
Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting
He appeared to be an ordinary taxi driver in Bethlehem, but Israeli undercover officers discovered him helping rebuild Islamic Jihad's infrastructure and finance terrorist activity.
Haredi MKs fume at Chabad students' arrest
United Torah Judaism, Shas MKs blast enforcement system, claim elections interference, after 42 Chabad yeshiva students are arrested.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.