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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.

Military Police arrest two yeshiva students at home for draft evasion

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.

Louisiana lawmakers demand answers after Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US

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.

Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria

Trump nominee withdraws after racist, anti-Israel texts surface

Paul Ingrassia withdraws nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after reports of racist and anti-Israel messages surface.

Trump nominee withdraws after racist, anti-Israel texts surface

Bodies of hostages Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned to Israel

Hamas returns the bodies of Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar. The terrorist organization still holds the bodies of 13 hostages.

Bodies of hostages Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned to Israel

'Will remain around'

Minister Dermer to resign in early November: 'Will remain around'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who postponed his resignation due to war negotiations and the strike on Iran, will leave the government and does not intend to remain in politics.

Minister Dermer to resign in early November: 'Will remain around'

Concern in Judea & Samaria over reduction in defense positions

Local officials are warning about the security implications of reducing the number of territorial defense positions in Judea and Samaria due to budgetary considerations.

Concern in Judea & Samaria over reduction in defense positions

Hamas says it will return bodies of 2 hostages tonight

The coffins are to be handed over to the Red Cross by 9:00 PM (Tuesday). Israel is preparing to receive the bodies and identify them.

Hamas says it will return bodies of 2 hostages tonight

Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges

David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, tells Fox News Digitial that the mortality figures from Gaza do not support claims of a famine in the enclave.

Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges

VP Vance in Israel

VP Vance in Israel: 'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'

US Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to strengthen the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says all parties must look to the future and not the past.

VP Vance in Israel: 'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'

Online watchdog

Online watchdog: Latest antisemitic “Holocaust Survivor from Gaza” trend

CyberWell warns of new trend to appropriate the Holocaust with 'Gaza Holocaust survivor' claims has reached millions of viewers.

Online watchdog: Latest antisemitic “Holocaust Survivor from Gaza” trend

Trump to Hamas:

Trump to Hamas: 'Your end will be fast, furious, and brutal'

US President issues threat to Hamas over ceasefire violations, 'There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be fast, furious, and brutal.'

Trump to Hamas: 'Your end will be fast, furious, and brutal'

President Herzog calls for return of EuroLeague to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog calls on EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas to allow basketball games to return to the country after a two-year suspension.

President Herzog calls for return of EuroLeague to Israel

2026 budget:

Smotrich to present 2026 budget plan; includes lower taxes following 2 years' of war

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will meet with PM Netanyahu on Thursday to present the principles of the 2026 state budget, which aims to transition Israel’s economy from a period of emergency to growth, easing the tax burden on the public.

Smotrich to present 2026 budget plan; includes lower taxes following 2 years' of war

'Crushing, truly unbearable'

Murdered hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest

Convoy of dozens of motorcyclists led the funeral procession, honoring Ronen’s life, courage, and spirit as family, friends, and supporters came together to pay their final respects.

Murdered hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest

Israel Dog Unit holds special exhibition for Samaria school

At the request of the Ariel Police Station, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) conducted a special demonstration on Tuesday for hundreds of students at the Milkin School in the city of Ariel.

Israel Dog Unit holds special exhibition for Samaria school

IAI unveils next-gen anti-tank missile

This next-generation system addresses the growing market demand for cost-effective precision missiles with an extended operational range of over 20 km.

IAI unveils next-gen anti-tank missile

Bereaved family outraged over suit targeting fallen son

The family of First Sergeant Yahav Hadar, killed in Gaza, was stunned to learn of a civil lawsuit filed over a 2019 ATV accident, prompting the bereaved father to plead for compassion and withdrawal.

Bereaved family outraged over suit targeting fallen son

Netanyahu meets with Egyptian head of intelligence

Egyptian military intelligence chief Hassan Rashad met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss further implementation of President Trump's peace plan.

Netanyahu meets with Egyptian head of intelligence

Netanyahu's birthday present to Hadassah Hospital

Prime Minister Netanyahu chose to share his 76th birthday cake with the children's ward at Hadassah Hospital.

Netanyahu's birthday present to Hadassah Hospital

Explosive detonates in IDF-controlled area in Gaza

IDF investigating whether the explosive was planted recently or whether it is an old device that remains from before the ceasefire came into effect.

Explosive detonates in IDF-controlled area in Gaza

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the treatment of security prisoners despite allegations that it made Hamas abuse the hostages.

Ben-Gvir: 'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

List of 30 thousand Air Force service members leaked to Al Jazeera

An Al Jazeera news program published a 'leaked document' with the names, photos, and information of 30,000 IAF pilots and service members.

List of 30 thousand Air Force service members leaked to Al Jazeera

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with hostages released from Hamas captivity last week, who thanked them for their instrumental role in securing the deal that brought them home.

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

IDF mocks Gaza journalist who eulogized terrorist

Al Jazeera photographer Fadi al-Wahidi eulogized his uncle, Taj al-Din al-Wahidi, a senior Hamas official killed in Jabalia, and was mocked online by the IDF.

IDF mocks Gaza journalist who eulogized terrorist

'Coming Home'

'Coming Home' | Emotional Yiddish cover marks hostages’ long-awaited homecoming

Hassidic singer and rapper Mendy Twerski performs a stirring cover of the pop song 'Coming Home' in Yiddish, marking the return of the remaining hostages from Hamas captivity.

'Coming Home' | Emotional Yiddish cover marks hostages’ long-awaited homecoming

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Ela Haimi, wife of Tal Haimi, Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response commander murdered by Hamas on October 7th, said her husband’s return brings 'real closure' and urged an end for all hostage families.

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Report:

Report: Hamas actively involved in creating new Gaza government

Hamas reportedly appointed half of the members of the technocratic government which will rule Gaza at the end of the implementation of the deal.

Report: Hamas actively involved in creating new Gaza government

Thousands pray at Joseph's Tomb ahead of Rosh Chodesh

Thousands of worshippers entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem overnight, accompanied by several MKs and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Thousands pray at Joseph's Tomb ahead of Rosh Chodesh

NYC poll:

NYC poll: Mamdani leads despite anti-Israel controversies

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC’s mayoral race. Cuomo and Sliwa campaigns call the race a “dead heat” if one drops out.

NYC poll: Mamdani leads despite anti-Israel controversies

Report:

Report: US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

New York Times reports that the White House is scrambling to preserve the Gaza peace deal as Netanyahu weighs military options. Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff’s visit in Israel is an attempt to stabilize the truce.

Report: US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

Body of murdered hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel

Body of hostage Tal Haimi, killed while defending Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on Oct. 7, returned to Israel. Haimi leaves behind a wife and four children.

Body of murdered hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel

Tragedy in chess world:

Tragedy in chess world: Jewish-American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29. The Charlotte Chess Center calls his death “unexpected” and remembers him as a beloved player, educator, and inspiration to the global chess community.

Tragedy in chess world: Jewish-American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

Draft Law delayed, discussions cancelled

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has canceled discussions on the Draft Law this week due to delays in preparing the legislation and disagreements with leaders of the haredi parties.

Draft Law delayed, discussions cancelled

Watch: Hey Jew...

Israeli hip-hop artist Roy Kornblum’s newest song reminds the world that, even though the war in Gaza has ended for now, your war is never truly over when you're Jewish.

Watch: Hey Jew...

Israel's condition for Gaza rehabilitation

Israel has told the US it will not support Gaza’s rehabilitation until Hamas shows real steps toward disarmament, as talks continue over dismantling tunnels and a foreign force for the enclave.

Israel's condition for Gaza rehabilitation

American-Israeli sues PA, PLO after wife and newborn son killed in attack

American-Israeli Hananel Gez, who lost his wife Tzeela and newborn son in a Palestinian terror attack near Jerusalem, filed a federal lawsuit in New York accusing the PA and PLO of funding terror.

American-Israeli sues PA, PLO after wife and newborn son killed in attack

Watch:

Watch: IDF forces mark Yellow Line in Gaza

Concrete barriers are being placed approximately every 200 meters, with adjustments made based on terrain conditions between each marker.

Watch: IDF forces mark Yellow Line in Gaza

Trump:

Trump: Hamas ceasefire violations a 'little situation,' will be handled

Speaking with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, President Trump called recent Hamas violations 'a little situation,' blamed internal rebellion, and vowed to 'eradicate Hamas if we have to.'

Trump: Hamas ceasefire violations a 'little situation,' will be handled