IDF considering closing haredi company
IDF considering closure of haredi 'Tomer' company in Givati Brigade, amid low enlistment.
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Hamas accuses: Israel to blame for delay in bodies' transfer
Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwan accuses Israel of obstructing recovery of hostages’ bodies, says terror group determined that ceasefire succeed.
Yemen:
Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained in Yemen
Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.
IOC sanctions Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes
International Olympic Committee halts Olympic talks with Indonesia and urges a sports event freeze after Israeli athletes were barred from a gymnastics championship in Jakarta.
Iran:
Iran: No talks with US until demands become reasonable
Iran says it won’t resume nuclear talks with the US due to “unreasonable demands”. The talks between the sides have been stalled since June airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Basketball:
Turkish clubs protest EuroLeague decision to resume games in Israel
Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes protest EuroLeague’s decision to resume Israeli home games, disputing the process and launching talks with Turkish sports bodies and EuroLeague management.
In final mayoral debate:
In final mayoral debate: Mamdani defends record amid accusations of antisemitism
Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa confront Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric in NYC’s final mayoral debate. Mamdani defends his record and pledges inclusivity.
Ahead of election
Mamdani courts Hasidic voters with Yiddish letter ahead of NYC election
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appeals to Hasidic voters in a Yiddish letter, seeking support from a key bloc amid controversy over his anti-Israel views.
Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire
Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.
This is how Israel exposed the Houthi Chief of Staff
An investigation by the intelligence blog Intelli Times reveals that a walkie talkie regularly carried by Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad al-Ghamari resembles a device manufactured in Israel.
Michael Eisenberg:
Michael Eisenberg: 'Aliyah is about growth, not just integration'
Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Immigration’s conference, Michael Eisenberg called on Israeli companies to lead a 'million Olim' initiative to boost growth.
'You can rest now, you're safe'
The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi
At the Nir Yitzhak Cemetery, thousands accompanied Tal Haimi to his final resting place after his body was returned from Gaza after 2 years.
Emotional:
Emotional: Captivity survivor Yosef Chaim Ohana returns home
Yosef Chaim Ohana returned to his home after 2 years in Hamas captivity, and before joining the celebrations, he removed the poster that had identified him as a hostage.
Pres Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honour to Miriam Adelson
Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to 9 individuals, including Prof. Avi Ohry, Justice (ret.) George Karra, Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Prof. Dina Porat, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, Moti Malka, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and Dr. Mathias Döpfner.
Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission
Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.
Maine Senate candidate covers tattoo linked to Nazi symbol
Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, says he has covered a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol as questions over his past ignite campaign controversy.
Violent protests against arrest of haredi draft evaders
Hundreds block roads in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and Safed after three haredi yeshiva students were arrested for evading the draft.
Health Ministry:
Health Ministry: 1,880 confirmed measles cases - thousands unreported
The number of confirmed measles cases in the current outbreak has surpassed 1,800, and the Health Ministry estimates that thousands more have not been diagnosed. Twenty patients are in intensive care, one of them in critical condition and connected to an ECMO machine. Seven infants have died - none of them vaccinated.
After voting for sovereignty
Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee after voting for sovereignty
Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Ben-Gvir, Rothman:
Ben-Gvir, Rothman: Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship
Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.
Emotional
Emotional: Twins who survived Hamas captivity put on tefillin
Gali and Ziv Berman, who were released last week from Hamas captivity, put on tefillin today. Ziv noted that it was his first time since his bar mitzvah.
Watch:
Watch: Miriam Adelson's emotional meeting with captivity survivors
President Isaac Herzog brought together Dr. Miriam Adelson, who has worked extensively for the return of the hostages, with former hostages Matan Angrest and Segev Kalphon.
Murdered hostage Bipin Joshi laid to rest in Nepal
23-year-old agricultural student Bipin Joshi, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, was laid to rest in a traditional Hindu cremation ceremony in Nepal after his body was returned from captivity.
ICJ demands Israel cooperate with UNRWA
International Court of Justice claims Israel has not provided enough evidence UNRWA employed Hamas terrorists and must work with the compromised body.
'Thanks to you, I returned'
'Thanks to you, I returned' | Watch: Captivity survivor Maxim Herkin in uniform once again
Captain (Res.) Maxim Herkin addressed an IDF ceremony wearing an IDF uniform, just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity.
Herzog to Vance:
Herzog to Vance: ‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’
President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.
Watch:
Watch: Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action
Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'The US controls Israel? Hogwash'
Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in Jerusalem and discussed the situation in Gaza.
Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran
Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.
IDF eliminates Radwan Force platoon commander
Issa Ahmad Karbala, Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' platoon commander, eliminated near Ain Qana, Lebanon.
Pete Hegseth shares 'TOPGUN' experience after fighter jet ride
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth took to the skies on Sunday in the same model of fighter jet made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie TOPGUN.
Former member of European Parliament appointed to key EJA position
European Jewish Association announces appointment of David Lega, former Member of the European Parliament, as its new Secretary General.
Yemen:
Silence in Yemen on condition of Houthi minister injured in Israeli strike
Condition of Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, critically wounded in Israeli strike, is deteriorating rapidly, reports say.
Veterans with PTSD storm Channel 14 studio
Several reserve soldiers suffering from PTSD entered the studio during a live broadcast to raise awareness for their condition.
Tragedy at Mir Yeshiva: American student found dead in dormitory
Shlomo Aryeh Rivkov, an American student at the Mir Yeshiva, is found lifeless in the yeshiva's dormitory; police investigating.
First time in Jerusalem:
First time in Jerusalem: Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period discovered
Assyrian cuneiform inscription, estimated to be 2,700 years old, offers rare evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah.
Right-Wing War:
Right-Wing War: Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections
Noam party chair MK Avi Maoz refused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Haredim fume:
Military Police arrest two yeshiva students at home for draft evasion
Two haredi yeshiva students, studying at prominent yeshivas, are arrested overnight for failing to appear for enlistment.
Louisiana:
Louisiana lawmakers demand answers after Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US
Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.
Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria
Britain removes group that ousted Assad from its terror list to deepen ties with Syria’s new government and dismantle Assad’s chemical weapons program.
