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Terror designation takes effect

CAIR suspends Florida operations as terror designation takes effect

CAIR halts operations in Florida after a federal judge declines to block its terrorist designation.

'It won't work'

'It won't work': Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment efforts as political theater after Republican midterm losses, while Trump praises his performance amid calls for his removal.

Danon:

Danon: Hamas extorting $2 million a day from Gaza aid merchants

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says Hamas extorts $3,000 from Gaza merchants for each aid truck, generating $2 million daily, and insists Hamas must leave Gaza.

Turkey ratifies defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkey's parliament approves a three-nation defense agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expanding military cooperation, intelligence sharing and arms production.

'LA's Mamdani' defeats Karen Bass in mayoral race

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, prompting Jewish organizations to demand action against antisemitism amid concerns over Israel.

Hate crime investigated

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson, police investigating hate crime

A Montreal kosher bakery suffers extensive damage in a suspected arson attack, prompting a hate crimes investigation after a second incident in two days.

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects reports he may resign after Republicans' midterm defeat, declines to discuss 2028 and defends Trump's leadership

Gush Etzion:

Jewish family's car torched in Gush Etzion amid clashes with Arab villagers

Arab rioters torch a Jewish family's car in Gefen Ami, while Beit Ummar villagers report a separate attack by Jewish rioters.

"This is our Yom Kippur"

"This is our Yom Kippur:" Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

Shin Bet chief David Zini compared the alleged influx of foreign money during the elections to the October 7 failure at a closed-door conference.

Putin receives Khamenei's message, discusses gas pipeline to Iran

Iran's security chief delivers Khamenei's message to Putin and discusses regional security, ending the war and a possible gas pipeline from Russia to Iran.

Report:

Report: Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Iran is reviewing new nuclear proposals advanced by Qatari mediators, as Washington and Tehran weigh renewed diplomacy amid threats of further military action.

“A fight against boycotts"

“A fight against boycotts": Groundbreaking meeting of Argentine President and Yisrael Ganz

Argentine President Javier Milei and Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, held an extended meeting.

Trilateral defense summit: Israel, Greece and Cyprus unite against regional threats

Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to deepen defense cooperation, strengthen maritime security and reject the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement.

Poll

Poll: Majority of Change Bloc voters oppose Govt with Ra'am and UTJ

A Kantar Institute poll, conducted exclusively among the Jewish public, indicates widespread opposition to the establishment of a government led by the Change Bloc with the support of Ra'am and United Torah Judaism.

Over 20 injured after chemical inhalation at Jerusalem school

Hazardous chemical exposure at Jerusalem school leaves two children moderately injured, 19 others mildly injured.

30 months in prison: Fake IDF doctor performed surgery without a license

An IDF reservist who posed as a licensed physician and performed unauthorized procedures on soldiers in Gaza is sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Report:

Report: Rubio may resign from Trump administration

The Independent reports Rubio may leave Trump's administration to pursue a 2028 presidential bid against JD Vance, but the White House strongly denies it.

IDF discovers over 340 Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 188th Brigade uncovered anti-tank missiles, explosives, and ammunition in the Beaufort Ridge and Litani River areas.

Europe aviation chaos:

Europe aviation chaos: Bomb threats disrupt at least 25 flights

At least 25 flights across Europe face bomb threats, prompting diversions, evacuations and fighter jet escorts as authorities investigate their origin.

Ohana: Bring me 61 signatures, and I'll hold a vote within a week

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana offers to schedule early vote to replace him if 61 MKs request it, rejecting claims that he intends to cling to power.

Deadly stabbing attack in Jordan

Jordanian security officer killed, another injured, in stabbing attack near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman.

The horrors at an Ariel daycare

Police review 2,400 hours of footage revealing suspected severe abuse of infants as young as ten months old; three women face imminent indictment.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Heritage Minister's proposal to pardon Jewish security prisoners

Minister Eliyahu submitted an opinion to the president calling for pardons and reduced sentences for Jewish prisoners convicted of security and nationalist offenses.

Herzog to Democrats:

Herzog to Democrats: Is everything about being for or against Netanyahu?

President Isaac Herzog challenges Democrats during coalition consultations, urging broader political cooperation.

Judges consider summoning attorney general in Netanyahu trial

Defense attorneys for Netanyahu asked to summon AG Gali Baharav-Miara to court following Avichai Mandelblit's testimony on investigative actions in the case.

Haredi yeshiva students targeted in million-shekel fraud scheme

Growing scam leaves unsuspecting haredi men registered as owners of fictitious businesses, facing massive debts and legal action.

'Unacceptable':

'Unacceptable': Herzog condemns attack on Wasserlauf

President Isaac Herzog opened consultations with the Otzma Yehudit faction by condemning the verbal abuse directed at Minister Wasserlauf when he took his son to a hospital for a medical examination.

Eight-year-old hospitalized with flu complications

Eight-year-old girl with no underlying conditions sedated and on a respirator after developing severe flu complications.

Police appeal dismissed after representatives fail to appear

The District Court has dismissed a police appeal against an order requiring police to pay NIS 5,500 to a Samaria resident who was unlawfully arrested, after police representatives failed to show up for the appeal hearing.

Houthis demand $51 billion from Saudi Arabia to end attacks

Houthis reportedly demand billions in reparations and recognition of their sovereignty over Yemen, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman weighs military options.

Search continues for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

The Israel Police and Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, conducted an extensive search operation on Wednesday for Yoram Filter.

UK:

Over two dozen arrested as UK Supreme Court hears Palestine Action case

British police arrest more than two dozen Palestine Action supporters outside the Supreme Court as judges hear a challenge to the group's terrorism designation.

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Iranian lawmakers dismiss the Democrats' midterm victory, insisting Tehran will not ease its demands.

The price the Joint List will demand from Eisenkot

Joint List considering endorsing Eisenkot without conditions, but preparing far-reaching demands in exchange for supporting the replacement of the Knesset Speaker.

Ari Fleischer rebukes Vance:

Ari Fleischer rebukes Vance: Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer disputes VP Vance's explanation for Republican midterm losses, arguing the US should have finished the war with Iran.

Michael Rabello will not run again for State Comptroller

Attorney Michael Rabello, who served as Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal lawyer, has withdrawn his candidacy for State Comptroller following the election results.

Watch:

Watch: Iranians burn images of Trump, Netanyahu at Tehran Rally

Footage from a rally in Tehran shows protesters burning images of Trump, Netanyahu, Vance and Witkoff, a day after a poster threatened to kill the US President.

Senior Shas spiritual leader: Eisenkot will get a rotation deal

In leaked recordings, senior Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Moshe Maya backs a Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, provided it advances a draft law without enlistment quotas.

Schumer vows to end Iran war after Democrats win Senate majority

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer pledges to use his party's new majority to end the Iran war, challenging Trump over military action and rising costs.

'We know where you are'

US imposes new Iran sanctions, Bessent warns: We know where you are

US Treasury sanctions five individuals and 10 companies linked to Iran's shadow fleet, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns those supporting Tehran of further penalties.