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Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz attack linked to the ceasefire framework, insists negotiations on final agreement stalled 'as long as threats continue.'

Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

Syria:

Explosions near Syria hotel where Macron is staying

Explosions heard near hotel in Damascus, Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying.

Explosions near Syria hotel where Macron is staying

Supreme Court warns government of liability for noncompliance

Israel's Supreme Court has warned that government ministers and public officials could face personal civil liability if they fail to comply with a court ruling on the broadcast authorities.

Supreme Court warns government of liability for noncompliance

Unusual incident at Qalandiya Crossing

Border Police fire towards two suspects at Qalandiya Crossing; suspects later identified as civilian security guards.

Unusual incident at Qalandiya Crossing

Man survives car crash - and is killed by police car

Pedestrian killed overnight on highway left his vehicle following initial crash, crossed into oncoming traffic, police say.

Man survives car crash - and is killed by police car

Patriot missile shortage leaves Kyiv exposed

Ukraine is running dangerously low on Patriot interceptor missiles, limiting its ability to defend Kyiv against Russian ballistic attacks.

Patriot missile shortage leaves Kyiv exposed

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Watch: Ahmadinejad makes first public appearance at Khamenei’s funeral

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad makes his first public appearance in months at Khamenei's funeral.

Watch: Ahmadinejad makes first public appearance at Khamenei’s funeral

Preliminary hearing begins in Charlie Kirk assassination

Utah court hears testimony describing a rooftop sniper position on the opening day of the preliminary murder hearing for Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin.

Preliminary hearing begins in Charlie Kirk assassination

Macron lands in Damascus in historic visit to post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Damascus, breaking Western precedent to engage with Syria's new leadership on security and economic rebuilds.

Macron lands in Damascus in historic visit to post-Assad Syria

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Report: Ben Gvir offers Tally Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has offered MK Tally Gotliv a guaranteed spot on the Otzma Yehudit list if she defects from Likud.

Report: Ben Gvir offers Tally Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

Tehran fires back

Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails, Tehran fires back

President Trump warns that the US will "finish the job" if talks with Iran fail, prompting Iranian officials to threaten retaliation in "another language."

Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails, Tehran fires back

After devastating earthquake

ZAKA responders launch lifesaving mission in Venezuela after devastating quake

Israel's ZAKA Search & Rescue team deploys to Venezuela, working with local authorities to find earthquake survivors and assess structural damage.

ZAKA responders launch lifesaving mission in Venezuela after devastating quake

After assault claim

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner reassesses Senate campaign after assault claim

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is evaluating his campaign's future after strongly denying a new allegation of a 2021 sexual assault.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner reassesses Senate campaign after assault claim

Dramatic rescue:

Dramatic rescue: Border Police extract 10 Israelis from Qalqilya

Border Police officers and IDF troops rescue 10 Israeli civilians who entered Qalqilya in an attempt to locate a stolen motorcycle, after dozens of Palestinian Arabs swarmed around them.

Dramatic rescue: Border Police extract 10 Israelis from Qalqilya

ZOA urges Trump to block fighter jet sales to Turkey

The Zionist Organization of America is warning against restoring Turkey to the F-35 program, arguing that any sale of advanced fighter jets or related technology would endanger Israel's security and American strategic interests.

ZOA urges Trump to block fighter jet sales to Turkey

Bereaved rabbi's proposed change to Torah study law

Rabbi Tamir Granot, father of fallen IDF soldier Amitai Granot, urges lawmakers to add just a few words to the proposed Basic Law of Torah Study.

Bereaved rabbi's proposed change to Torah study law

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Three-month-old infant dies after being found unconscious in Beit Shemesh

The baby, Sara Chaya Biton, was found unconscious in a residential building in Beit Shemesh. According to testimonies, her older sister slept with her in the same bed and apparently unintentionally pressed on her. Police investigating.

Three-month-old infant dies after being found unconscious in Beit Shemesh

ISA chief continues shakeup of organization

Head of the ISA David Zini is reportedly considering changes to the leadership of the agency's Investigations Directorate, including the possible removal of its current head.

ISA chief continues shakeup of organization

Two months old. Fighting for life

Two-month-old Baruch is in the ICU with a serious kidney condition. His family urgently needs help.

Two months old. Fighting for life

Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion at heart of Gaza smuggling operations

Eight soldiers in the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion charged in smuggling operations into Gaza, in which they allegedly earned tens of millions of shekels.

Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion at heart of Gaza smuggling operations

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Watch: Underground chamber discovered in Uman

Renovation work at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman has uncovered a previously known but long-sealed underground shaft near the main entrance to the complex.

Watch: Underground chamber discovered in Uman

14 children lost their father. Now they're losing their home

A father of 14 is gone. His widow and orphans need $88,360 more for groceries and a home that doesn't leak, and every contribution brings them closer.

14 children lost their father. Now they're losing their home

IDF eliminates Hamas training commander in northern Gaza strike

Overnight the IDF carried out an aerial strike in northern Gaza, eliminating Fadi Falah Ashour Daghmash, a commander in the training department of Hamas’s military wing.

IDF eliminates Hamas training commander in northern Gaza strike

Text of law to curb arrest of haredi draft evaders disclosed

Ahead of the second and third readings, the temporary order was published, suspending arrests and enforcement for a limited period, subject to study requirements, affidavits, and supervision of yeshivas.

Text of law to curb arrest of haredi draft evaders disclosed

Jerusalem to host global Christian prayer gathering

Hundreds of Christian leaders from around the world are expected to gather in Jerusalem on October 4 for the annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, as organizers say the event will connect more than 70 million believers worldwide.

Jerusalem to host global Christian prayer gathering

Vienna:

Jewish-Austrian artist Alon Yishai assaulted during Vienna protest incident

Alon Yishai was violently attacked and subjected to antisemitic abuse in central Vienna following a protest involving an academic-art tour near a controversial monument.

Jewish-Austrian artist Alon Yishai assaulted during Vienna protest incident

Shurat Hadin warns of threat to American service members

The Israeli legal organization has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate and sanction a group it alleges is orchestrating an international campaign targeting Israeli soldiers and, increasingly, American military personnel.

Shurat Hadin warns of threat to American service members

Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel

A total of 32 people aged 15 to 24 lost their lives in crashes on city roads during 2025, up from 24 fatalities recorded in 2024.

Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel

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Watch: Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran’s funeral for ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports of an alleged rift with President Donald Trump and the relations with Turkey

Watch: Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

Education Ministry mandates tefillin access in state schools

Education Ministry issues new nationwide guidelines requiring all state schools to allow students to lay tefillin during breaks, ending years of inconsistent policies and local disputes.

Education Ministry mandates tefillin access in state schools

Italy: Mount Etna erupts again, disrupting flights

No injuries reported after Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupts.

Italy: Mount Etna erupts again, disrupting flights

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist

IDF strikes five terrorists attempting to restore underground terror infrastructure in northern Gaza , killing a Hamas Nukhba operative from the East Jabalia Battalion.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist

Israeli sources: Hamas' resignation 'lacks significance'

Israeli officials rejected Hamas' resignation announcement, says terror group staging public relations maneuver to appease US while avoiding blame for violating ceasefire.

Israeli sources: Hamas' resignation 'lacks significance'

Top haredi rabbis ban route to Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes' tomb

Leading haredi rabbis, headed by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, urge public to avoid main road to the tomb of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes in Tiberias, protesting new beachfront without barriers or changing facilities.

Top haredi rabbis ban route to Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes' tomb

Hamas resigns - but remains in power

Hamas' government declares its resignation to allow technocratic committee to take power - but will continue to rule Gaza. Israel warns: 'Political spin.'

Hamas resigns - but remains in power

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister of inciting genocide

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s remarks about Israel echoed genocidal rhetoric and must not go unchallenged.

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister of inciting genocide

Coalition crisis:

Coalition crisis: UTJ moves to block Karhi's media reform bill

UTJ MKs announced opposition to Shlomo Karhi's communications reform, threatening coalition majority and putting the broadcasting overhaul at risk.

Coalition crisis: UTJ moves to block Karhi's media reform bill

The Netherlands:

Criminal complaint filed in the Netherlands against MKs Ben-Barak and Solomon

The anti-Israel organization accuses opposition MK Ram Ben-Barak and coalition MK Moshe Solomon of 'incitement to genocide' over statements on Gaza.

Criminal complaint filed in the Netherlands against MKs Ben-Barak and Solomon

GTA Herzliya

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Police chased a suspect up Route 2 and through Herzliya after he fled a routine inspection.

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

IDF troops uncover over 150 weapons, dismantle over 90 Hezbollah terrorist sites in Hadatha, southern Lebanon, while eliminating terrorists in security zone.

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village