ZOA chief slams IAGS genocide claim against Israel
Morton Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, calls IAGS accusation 'extraordinary bias,' highlighting Hamas’ genocidal intent and Israel’s efforts to protect civilians.
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Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center
Seven government ministers asked the defense minister to transfer the artillery piece from the IDF to emphasize Menachem Begin's contribution to preventing a civil war.
IDF & ISA announce:
IDF & ISA announce: Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated
IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.
Leftist protesters set garbage cans on fire near PM's residence
Anti-government protesters and relatives of some hostages begin three days of protests in Jerusalem, pushing to end the war against Hamas - no matter what the price.
US sanctions oil smuggling network tied to Iran
US sanctions UAE-based network for smuggling Iranian oil as Iraqi crude, targeting Iran’s revenue stream amid stalled nuclear talks.
Israel successfully launches Ofek 19 satellite into space
Ofek 19, a highly advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) observation satellite with enhanced capabilities, enters orbit around Earth and begins transmitting data.
'Held like a dog'
'Held like a dog': Or Levy’s testimony shakes South African Jews
Or Levy, held by Hamas for 491 days, recounts starvation, shackles, and loss. His story, shared in South Africa, is a plea to remember the hostages and fight for their return.
Britain:
Police arrest 26-year-old UK man in hate crime targeting Jewish teen
26-year-old man from Ferndown arrested after a Jewish teen was shot with an air rifle in Bournemouth. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime and have released the suspect on bail.
Ahead of Gaza takeover:
Ahead of Gaza takeover operation: Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Israel in about ten days, prior to the launch of the operation to take over Gaza City.
Trump laughs off viral death rumors, blames media double standard
President Donald Trump dismisses rumors claiming he had died over Labor Day weekend. Calling the speculation 'crazy' and 'fake,' he joked about media bias, contrasting the scrutiny he faces with the treatment of former President Joe Biden.
Shepherd arrested in his home in Binyamin region: 'Dangerous precedent'
Tal Yinon Derdik, a shepherd from Binyamin, was arrested at his home in Kfar Tarfon, after he refused to leave the place following the imposition of a closed military area order.
Love each other, don't judge:
Call for unity from Hostages Square: 'Love each other, don't judge'
Hundreds gathered in Hostages Square on Tuesday evening for the 'Singing Together for Their Return' event; families of hostages and the fallen spoke about the importance of unity in the nation.
Eliminated
IDF eliminates terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage
Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.
Netanyahu considers
Netanyahu considers: Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering the establishment of a governmental committee with broad powers in order to prevent the President of the Supreme Court from determining the committee's members.
First time in 96 years:
Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students return to historic Hebron home after 96 years
Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students make history by returning to a house that belonged to Jews before the 1929 massacre.
Netanyahu to soldiers
Netanyahu to soldiers: 'You’ve paid a high price, We’re facing the decisive stage'
PM says in message to the soldiers of the IDF: 'I believe in you, I believe in you, and the whole nation is embracing you.'
'Make history'
Hostage families stage mock Nobel Prize ceremony for Trump
The families of the hostages held in Gaza held a press conference outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, where they appealed to US President Donald Trump, urging him to make history by signing a US-backed agreement to bring home the hostages and end the war.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: We will not stop the war until we defeat this enemy
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Nachshonim base, says: 'Nowhere does the IDF offer anything less than decisive victory.'
Right wing parties:
Right wing parties: 'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'
Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.
Recovered hostage's daughter
Recovered hostage's daughter: No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father
Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.
Florida man gets 25 years for plot to attack Jews & black people
Miami resident sentenced for possession of multiple guns and thousands of bullets and for making "detailed" plans to attack Jewish and African American targets.
London
Watch: Man rams Orthodox Jews with scooter in antisemitic attacks in London
Victims include a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries and a three-year-old child left traumatized in what Shomrim called 'unprovoked antisemitic assaults'.
IDF Reservist:
IDF Reservist: 'We are going out to put an end to evil'
Hagai, a Hesder Yeshiva student and reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, shares his thoughts moments before returning to Gaza.
As extremists protest
MK Succot distributes chocolate to haredi enlistees as extremists protest
MK Zvi Succot visited the Tel Hashomer Induction Center to support haredi men enlisting in IDF combat units, handing out chocolate as protesters from the Jerusalem Faction jeered.
Belgian hospital records 'Jewish' as allergy in 9-year-old's file
A 9-year-old girl’s medical file at a hospital in Knokke, Belgium listed 'Jewish (Israeli)' under allergies, prompting legal action and ethical condemnation.
How the IDF is preparing for the next phase of the war
Ahead of the large wave of reservists to be mobilized to take Gaza City, the IDF has begun extensive preparations to receive the soldiers being called up and support their families.
Airport scam:
Travelers find cars damaged, fined after using illegal Ben Gurion valet service
The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.
How Abu Obeidah built Hamas's propaganda force
Hamas's propaganda force numbered 1,500 operatives, including hundreds of combat photographers and propaganda command centers across the Gaza Strip.
Two Houthi missiles aimed at Israel explode in Saudi Arabia
The Houthis in Yemen launched two missiles at Israel, but they exploded in Saudi territory.
Targeted assassinations:
10.7 terrorist and ambush organizer eliminated in targeted assassinations
The IDF and ISA announced the elimination of dozens of terrorists in Gaza, including Ahmad Abu Deif, a Hamas deputy commander, and Taleb Abu Atiwi, a Nukhba team leader from the October 7 attack.
Police shocked
Police shocked to catch preschool teacher moonlighting as cocaine trafficker
Jerusalem District Police arrested two suspects in their 30s with half a kilo of cocaine and cash; the suspects, including a preschool teacher, were taken for questioning and face custody hearing.
Palestinian Arab reports: IDF forces arrest Hebron Mayor.
Local reports claim IDF forces raided the home of Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh and arrested him. The IDF has yet to confirm.
Education Ministry denies removing democracy from exams
The ministry clarified that, contrary to reports, no change was made to the civics matriculation exams and that schools continue to teach content related to liberal democracy.
Full battle timeline
10.7 battle inquiry: Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured
An IDF inquiry into the October 7 battle at Camp Yiftah found that quick action by the 77th Battalion prevented Hamas from seizing the base, though nine soldiers were killed.
China, Russia join Iran in slamming European push to restore UN sanctions
China and Russia back Iran in rejecting a European bid to reimpose UN sanctions, calling the snapback move “legally flawed” amid failed nuclear talks and rising tensions over uranium enrichment.
During Coldplay concert
Coldplay’s Chris Martin invites Israelis on stage, then welcomes 'Palestinians'
Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin invited two Israeli women on stage at Wembley, sparking applause and boos. He then welcomed both Israelis and Palestinians but made no mention of Hamas-held hostages.
Abbas:
Abbas: Netanyahu determined to continue genocide of Palestinian people
PA chairman Abbas accuses Netanyahu of “genocide,” says Israel regrets recognizing the PLO, and declares PA readiness to govern Gaza with Arab or international partners.
Sderot Mayor:
Sderot Mayor calls for decisive action: Annex at least two kilometers inside Gaza Strip
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.
Belgium to recognize 'Palestine', impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza
Belgian Foreign Minister announces his country will recognize “Palestine” and impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza. The move includes sanctions on Israeli “settlements” and support for a two-state solution.
Terror attack thwarted:
Terror attack thwarted: Terrorist shot in operation in village of Tamun
Wanted terrorist shot and wounded during a security operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Tamun. Three family members, who were not the targets, injured by gunfire from the forces.
