IDF eliminates Radwan Force platoon commander
Issa Ahmad Karbala, Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' platoon commander, eliminated near Ain Qana, Lebanon.
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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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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's birthday present to Hadassah Hospital
Prime Minister Netanyahu chose to share his 76th birthday cake with the children's ward at 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
