IDF drills dozens of extreme war scenarios on Syrian border
IDF's 210th Division stages massive Golan Heights exercise, drilling mass-casualty attacks, rapid-response forces and battlefield emergencies based on lessons from October 7.
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Ehud Barak proposes: social media shutdown before elections
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sparks controversy with proposal to block major channels, platforms, in final days before Israel's elections.
Report: IDF on brink of budget crisis
IDF reportedly forced to sideline tank battalions as ammunition production lines face shutdown, officials warn of damage to military readiness.
Report: Trump weighs declaring end to Iran war
US President Donald Trump reportedly leans toward announcing end to fighting; US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs order for 50,000 US troops to remain deployed across Middle East.
Lebanon arrests five over alleged Syria border trafficking, military training network
Lebanon arrests five Lebanese and Syrians accused of bringing people from Syria for military training, as Hezbollah denied links to the alleged network.
Rubio:
Rubio: Iran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon
Speaking to Fox News, Secretary of State says Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, while warning the US will keep targeting threats to shipping and its forces.
Watch:
Watch: US forces enforce naval blockade on Iran
CENTCOM releases video showing US forces enforcing the Iran naval blockade, saying 86 vessels were redirected, three disabled and two boarded.
Report:
Report: Witkoff held secret meeting with UAE security chief over Iran
Axios reports that White House envoy Steve Witkoff secretly met UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon in Sardinia as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Iran.
Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans new attempt to breach Gaza in October
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans a new Gaza-bound voyage in October, with stops in Spain, Portugal and Italy before attempting to reach the Strip.
Not an act of terror
Three dead, multiple injured in Minneapolis shooting, incident not an act of terror
At least three people are dead and multiple others injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis, including two police officers. Incident appears to be criminal in nature.
Netanyahu on Iran:
Netanyahu on Iran: We will defeat this regime, it will fall
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells i24NEWS that Israel is working to bring down the Iranian regime: “We will defeat this regime."
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Mamdani visits Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, woman confronts him
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.
Following Yair Netanyahu’s complaint
Following Yair Netanyahu’s complaint: Police launch probe into Haaretz journalist
Police have begun gathering material following a complaint filed by Yair Netanyahu against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav, alleging that he exposed Netanyahu’s locations in Miami.
Poll:
Poll: Smotrich-Feiglin alliance pays off - and Ofer Winter takes the hit
Religious Zionism gains two seats after joining forces with Moshe Feiglin, while Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael falls from eight seats to five in i24News poll.
‘I will take care of Israel’
Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran: ‘I will take care of Israel’
US President Donald Trump reassures Israel following renewed US-Iran hostilities: 'Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel.'
IDF to punish soldier who prayed at Eleazar’s Tomb
A reservist who was documented praying at the tomb of Eleazar son of Aaron in Area B will be investigated and disciplined.
Watch:
Watch: IDF continues to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza
Since the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, troops have disabled more than 26 kilometers of underground terror tunnels east of the Yellow Line.
Police hunt Qusra riot suspects, seize vehicles in Samaria operation
Police and Shin Bet intensify their search for suspects in the Qusra clashes, seizing vehicles as two are arrested for disrupting an operation.
Netanyahu at Gaza Yellow Line:
Netanyahu at Gaza Yellow Line: ‘We are not withdrawing, we are staying’
Netanyahu visits IDF forces near Gaza’s Yellow Line, declares Israel will remain in place and vows to complete the disarmament of Hamas.
Anti-Israel protest moved away from Budapest Cholent Festival
Hungarian authorities redirected a planned anti-Israel demonstration away from the entrance to Budapest’s Cholent Festival following concerns over a targeted provocation against local Jews.
Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US
Tehran escalates threats after US strikes, demanding compensation for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as IRGC reports attacks on US assets across region.
Rabbi Dov Lando signals:
Rabbi Dov Lando signals: Degel Hatorah is not bound to Netanyahu
Rabbi Dov Lando says the haredi Torah world faces growing persecution and stresses that Degel Hatorah does not depend on any prime minister.
“Jewish" or “Israeli"?
“Jewish" or “Israeli"? Yoseph Haddad responds to controversy over singing Hatikva
Amcha Yisrael candidate responded to the claim that he wants to change “Hatikva," clarifying that this is simply his personal way of singing the national anthem.
Former Bedouin soldier indicted for plotting to join ISIS
Prosecutors say suspect studied weapons, missile and drone production, and military tactics while preparing to join ISIS in Syria or Africa.
Haredi fund offers draft evaders NIS 1,000 a day in prison
Senior Lithuanian haredi rabbis back 'Prison 1,000' fund designed to reward draft evaders for each day spent behind bars.
Deadly Sinai bus crash leaves 16 dead, dozens injured
Bus overturns on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweiba road, killing at least 16 and injuring 26.
‘Our planes are ready’
Katz warns Iran could attack on Jewish holidays: ‘Our planes are ready’
Defense Minister Israel Katz says mounting pressure on Tehran could trigger direct confrontation, stressing Israel is prepared for defense and attack in coordination with US.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: Chief of Staff insisted Givati soldiers face harsh punishment
Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims brigade commanders wanted to close the case, but says the IDF Chief of Staff demanded severe punishment for the soldiers.
Uman-bound haredi draft evaders stopped at airport, Taba border
Six haredi men caught trying to leave Israel at Ben Gurion Airport; dozens more headed for Uman stopped over active exit bans.
Dermer sends blunt message to Vance critics at RJC conference
Former minister Ron Dermer praises JD Vance’s role in Israel’s war with Iran as the vice president faces growing criticism from pro-Israel groups.
IDF eliminates senior Hamas security commander in Gaza
Talal Badawi advanced attacks against troops, Israeli civilians, while working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire, IDF reveals.
Police name man suspected of poisoning baby food
Suspect accused of injecting sedatives into fruit purées intended for babies is a 40-year-old resident of southern Israel; court extends detention until Sunday.
Two babies fight for their lives after home birth, vitamin K refusal
Hadassah doctors save two newborns in critical condition - one suffering brain-threatening complications after a home birth, the other massive bleeding after not receiving vitamin K.
Massive security breach:
Massive security breach: 22 Palestinian antennas found inside Jerusalem’s Old City
Calls to Israel Police from Palestinian SIM cards routed to Palestinian Authority police; experts warn unauthorized network could pose serious security threat.
Netanyahu's ultimatum to the small parties
The prime minister met with rabbis and leading figures in Religious Zionist communities to demand action from the smaller parties in the demographic.
Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops, Israel strikes back
IDF downs one of two explosive drones targeting soldiers before striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Likud moves to dismantle Ofer Winter’s new party
'Amcha Yisrael' head Ofer Winter rejects proposal offering him second place on a Smotrich-Feiglin slate and spots for his allies in Likud: ‘Israel demands something new.’
Amid rising antisemitism:
Amid rising antisemitism, South African Jews choose to strengthen their identity
As hostility and anti-Israel sentiment intensify, Cape Town’s Jewish community responds by expanding Jewish life with a new Torah study initiative for seniors.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for US users
Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America" for US users, following Trump’s order, while Canadians will continue to see the lake’s original name.
Leket Israel Founder and Chairman:
Leket Israel Founder and Chairman: 700,000 meals needed for Rosh Hashanah
Leket Israel Founder and Chairman Joseph Gitler discusses rescuing surplus food, supporting Israeli farmers and expanding food assistance ahead of Rosh Hashanah, with a goal of distributing more than 700,000 meals to people in need.
