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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
Hamas documents reveal direct ties to Al-Jazeera
Documents seized in Gaza indicate close ties and significant cooperation between Hamas and the Qatari network Al-Jazeera, particularly during the war. "Not just reporting, but also psychological warfare."
Witkoff recounts personal bond with Hamas terrorist leader
In a 60 Minutes interview, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described an emotional moment with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, as the envoy and terrorist bonded over the loss of their sons.
President Trump honors the memory of Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The US President sent a letter to the grieving family and to the OU, in which he noted that the late rabbi 'dedicated his life to helping others and stood as a fierce advocate for the Jewish people.'
Trump’s peace plan:
Trump’s peace plan: US Envoy highlights Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia
US Ambassador Thomas Barrack outlined Trump’s next peace steps, urging Syria’s reintegration, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and noting Saudi Arabia is nearing Abraham Accords accession.
Chilling footage
Chilling footage: Yaniv, who fell in Gaza, plays music at concentration camp
During a Bnei Akiva Modiin Yeshiva trip to Poland, Yaniv Kula was filmed performing Ehud Banai’s “Yotze La’or.” Yesterday, Kula was killed in battle in Rafah.
Judge Criticizes Shin Bet
Judge Criticizes Shin Bet: 'Even in Nukhba cases you didn’t request such a thing'
Judge Zohar Dibon-Segal sharply criticized Shin Bet representatives during a hearing on an extraordinary order the agency requested to prevent attorneys from the Honenu organization from representing more than one detainee.
Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'
Knesset session opens in mayhem. Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'
The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.
Report reveals:
Report reveals: Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza
Soldiers from the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion allegedly smuggled hundreds of thousands of shekels worth in cigarrettes into the Gaza Strip using military vehicles and aid trucks.
'Within three weeks'
Ben-Gvir gives government three weeks to advance death penalty for terrorists
National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.
King Charles visits Manchester following synagogue attack on Yom Kippur
King Charles visits Manchester to show his support to the Jewish community and those affected by the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, in which 2 members were murdered and several injured.
Lakewood:
Drive-by shooting targets Jewish home in Lakewood; suspects arrested, no injuries reported
Police in Lakewood, NJ, are investigating a drive-by shooting targeting a Haredi home when driver of a red car fired multiple shots, one entering the house.
At ADEX 2025:
Israel showcases advanced defense technologies at ADEX 2025 in South Korea
Advanced air defense systems, electro-optical technologies, and aerospace innovation: Israel MOD leads Israeli delegation to ADEX 2025 in Seoul.
Israel preparing to receive body of deceased hostage
Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will return body of a deceased hostage on Monday night.
Likud MK warns: Witkoff is pushing us to the gates of hell
Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that US Envoy Steve Witkoff and his partners are 'pushing us to the gates of hell' with new US-backed ceasefire deal.
Watch: IDF marks 'yellow line' border in Gaza
IDF begins placing yellow cement blocks along new 'yellow line' border in Gaza, marking where Hamas control ends and Israeli control begins.
Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts
Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.
Global outage in Amazon's cloud servers, affecting applications and sites
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experiences a severe global outage, disrupting key services such as Snapchat, Fortnite, Zoom, Alexa and financial websites. Amazon, 'outage mainly on US East coast region but effects felt globally.'
Defense Minister to Hamas: Evacuate immediately, or face attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to warn Hamas that any presence in IDF-controlled areas will be met by attack.
Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF
MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'
Cargo Boeing 747 slips off runway in Hong Kong, killing two ground crew members
A Boeing 747 arriving from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and struck a security vehicle; two ground crew members were killed, flight crew uninjured.
Hamas violates ceasefire again; three terrorists eliminated
Three terrorists killed by sniper fire after crossing 'yellow line' border, nearing IDF forces operating in Shejaiya area.
Dangerous back down:
Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza
Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza, a day after two combat soldiers fell. The Tzav 9 movement issues harsh criticism.
Police discover body of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard
Police discover the body of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in her Karmiel backyard; her daughter has been charged with concealing the death to collect reparations.
IAF drone crashes near Gaza border
IAF 'Zik' UAV crashes in open area at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha due to technical malfunction, none injured.
Watch
Watch | Iranian official: I wish I had built a nuclear bomb as Iran’s Defense Minister
Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.
Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home
Yeela David, sister of freed hostage Evyatar David, shares an emotional message from Beilinson Hospital, thanking supporters and urging continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages.
'Urgent diplomatic meetings'
Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony canceled due to 'urgent diplomatic meetings'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.
