After Somalia comments
Trump renews call to remove Omar after Somali allegiance comments
Trump shares footage of Rep. Ilhan Omar saying “Somalia is our home” during a Minnesota rally, urging her to “go back” to Somalia.
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Knesset committee to advance Torah Studies Law
Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss recognizing Torah study as 'significant service,' parallel to cancellation of discussion on Draft Law.
Hezbollah gains power:
Hezbollah gains power: 40,000 terrorists, 20,000 rockets and missiles
US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack calls Lebanon a 'failed state,' warns Hezbollah still has tens of thousands of terrorists, and tens of thousands of rockets and missiles.
Second doctor at Ichilov Hospital tests positive for measles
Unvaccinated girl infects at least two doctors with measles; both are in quarantine in mild condition.
Senior commander reveals that he is deceased hostage's uncle
Tomorrow Sahar Baruch will be laid to rest in Be'eri. He was killed in captivity during a failed Sayeret Matkal rescue operation in December 2023.
Focusing on war in Gaza:
Top US military official visits Israel for Gaza-focused strategic talks
US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine meets IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir for a joint assessment of Gaza and broader regional threats, underscoring deepening US-Israel military ties.
US footage shows: Hamas operatives loot humanitarian aid truck
US CENTCOM publishes footage of Hamas suspects assaulting the driver of a humanitarian aid truck before making off with both the contents and the truck itself.
Two Israeli homesteads violently evicted before Shabbat
Moments before Shabbat, dozens of Border Police officers raided two homesteads in Samaria and the Hebron Hills, carried out demolition and evacuation, and violently arrested residents.
Terrorists fire towards IDF forces, IDF operations continue
IDF troops continue clearing area around the 'yellow line' in Gaza, dismantling tunnel network and responding to terrorists' fire.
Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother
Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim who was killed in IDF error, condemns honorary degree granted to Einav Zangauker, stridently anti-Netanyahu mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker.
Israeli source:
Israeli source: Remains transferred Friday not of Israeli hostages
Israel says remains of three bodies transferred Friday not a match for any hostages; Hamas shifts blame to Israel.
FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween
FBI arrests multiple suspects in Michigan over ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot. Officials praise swift action that prevented a potential tragedy. Investigation continues.
Binyamin region:
Sirens sound in Binyamin community of Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration
Sirens sounded in Mevo Horon after surveillance spots three suspicious figures. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces launch searches for suspected infiltrators.
Red Cross transfers three bodies to Israel
Red Cross transfers three bodies from Gaza to Israel for identification amid reports that Hamas may send remains not clearly linked to hostages.
Minister Katz clarifies:
Minister Katz clarifies: Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked
Defense Minister Katz stresses again that he dismissed Military Advocate General Tomer-Yerushalmi over her role in the Sde Teiman leak, after she submitted a resignation letter.
Captivity survivor Omri Miran:
Captivity survivor Omri Miran: Keep going until the last hostage comes home
Captivity survivor Omri Miran visits Hostages Square, thanking the Nahal Oz community and urging continued support for the 11 hostages still being held: “Let’s keep going until the last hostage comes home.”
Ichilov doctor contracts measles after treating unvaccinated child
Unvaccinated girl infects Ichilov doctor with measles, concerns that two other staff members were also infected.
Regavim petition: Massive illegal building project in Walaja
Regavim movement calls on court to take decisive action to prevent unauthorized expansion in Walaja. 'Massive illegal building eclipses even infamous Holyland scandal in Jerusalem.'
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Haredi protest signals deep crisis, lack of viable future model
Analyst Amit Segal points to mass haredi demonstration in Jerusalem, notes 'semantic' change in Draft Law indicates deeper rift in haredi society.
Hezbollah maintenance officer eliminated in Lebanon
Ibrahim Muhammad Raslan, a Hezbollah maintenance officer aiming to rebuild Hezbollah infrastructure, is eliminated in southern Lebanon.
IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva:
IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva: Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York
At the World Zionist Congress, Tal Shuster urges Israeli-Americans to vote in local US elections and warns that Mamdani's rise underscores the stakes for the Jewish community.
14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS
Authorities arrest Israeli Arab teen from Jaffa who collaborated with ISIS and Hamas terrorists, sending information on sensitive sites and attempting to produce explosives.
Moving:
Moving: Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein dons tefillin at Hostages Square
Crowds gather at Hostages Square, praying with released hostage Bar Kupershtein as he dons tefillin and prays for the return of the deceased hostages.
New info emerges, implicating MAG further
New details emerge in Sde Teiman base video leak scandal, indicating Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi falsified documents, obstructed investigations.
Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity
IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.
Defense Minister fires Military Advocate General
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi will be removed from her position, promises to bring everyone involved in Sde Teiman 'blood libel' to justice.
Poll:
Poll: Nearlu half of Israelis oppose refusal to sit with Netanyahu
Nearly half of Israelis believe forming a government is more important than boycotting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while well over a third prefer repeat elections to a unity gkvernment.
Former police officer sets himself aflame
Former police officer suffering PTSD sets himself aflame outside home of senior Defense Ministry official.
Investigation reveals:
Investigation reveals: IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously
Operational report on Ein Habesor battle reveals IDF failed to protect the community, residents credited with repelling terrorists.
Watch:
Watch: Canadian mosque promotes BDS in video featuring Hezbollah terrorists
MEMRI exposes a Windsor mosque’s BDS video urging boycotts of major brands and ending with graves of Hezbollah terrorists. The mosque has previously held memorials for Hamas and Hezbollah figures.
France:
Paris court hears case linking Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot
Three Bulgarians are on trial in Paris for vandalizing Holocaust Memorial with red hands. French intelligence links the act to a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western societies.
Due to security
Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich over security
Fenerbahce will host Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Munich due to Turkish security rules, as EuroLeague approves Israeli home games from December.
US officials:
US officials: IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations
A classified US report allegedly finds “many hundreds” of potential IDF rights violations in Gaza. The findings will take years to review, say officials.
NYC Mayor:
NYC Mayor: Antisemitism must concern all of us - silence is complicity
NYC Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitism in a powerful speech, calling a recent pro-Hamas art display “beyond the pale” and warning that hatred is becoming institutionalized across society.
Maxim Herkin reveals: This is how Hamas’s videos were staged
In an interview with the program "Uvda", Maxim Herkin reveals that the Hamas videos in which he appeared were staged, using tomato paste, sand, and bandages. “If you want to get out of here - cooperate with us,” he was told.
Captivity survivor surprises the Jerusalemites
Rom Braslavski, recently freed from Hamas captivity, moved thousands with a heartfelt message to the “Yerushalmim V'Yerushalmiot” group after two years of silence.
i24NEWS unveils new programming grid
New grid provides i24NEWS viewers worldwide with broader, real-time insights into events from Israel, the Middle East, and their connection to key global developments.
Bodies of murdered hostages Amiram Cooper, Sahar Baruch returned
Two caskets of what are said to be hostages were brought to Israel and were taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for identification.
King Charles to officially strip royal titles from Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew will also be evicted from Royal Lodge following the publication of Jeffery Epstein-related allegations against him.
Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza
The IDF has launched an investigation after Temple-themed flags were seen on vehicles in Gaza. A reservist who distributed them will be questioned by his commanders.
