IDF thwarts weapons smuggling attempt from Syrian territory
IDF foils a cross-border arms smuggling from Syria, arresting two suspects and seizing five firearms.
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IDF on highest alert ahead of Sukkot holiday
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir raises alert level to the highest state during Sukkot, focusing on defense, operational drills, and air force readiness to ensure security during the holiday period.
Bari Weiss to Lead CBS News after Paramount buys The Free Press
The acquisition brings Bari Weiss and her team from The Free Press into Paramount, with Weiss set to lead CBS News while maintaining her independent publication’s mission and values.
Minister Chikli
Minister Chikli: I couldn't ask for a better holiday blessing than Starmer's condemnation
Diaspora Affairs Minister dismisses British Prime Minister's criticism of his invitation to right-wing activist Tommt Robinson to visit Israel.
Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt:
Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt: ‘Our faith remains unbroken, but our patience has run out’
Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt marks two years since the October 7th massacres, urging Europe to confront rising antisemitism and defend Israel’s right to security.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'Israel's unity gives us the strength to return the hostages'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in his office in Jerusalem with a delegation of Chabad rabbis on the occasion of the holiday of Sukkot. "This unity gives us the strength to defeat our enemies and, with God's help, soon bring back all our hostages.'
1.5 Million Israeli flags planted for 10/7 in world’s largest commemoration campaign
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews ‘Flags of Fellowship’ campaign reaches over 1 million congregants in churches, synagogues and universities.
Hostages' families nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Families of the hostages sent a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee calling on it to award the prize to President Trump for 'not resting until the last hostage is returned.'
New study finds more than half of US Jews experienced antisemitism in past year
A new ADL-Jewish Federations of North America study finds 1/3 of American Jews witnessed an incident of actual or threatened antisemitic violence in the past year; and believe it to be a normal Jewish experience.
'You will never stand alone'
US Amb. to Israel marks two years since 10/7 massacre, vows unwavering support for Israel
On the attack’s second anniversary, the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee honors the victims, highlights efforts to free remaining hostages, and reaffirms America’s unwavering support for Israel.
Severe Criticism:
Severe Criticism: Does Minister Katz's use double standards?
Military correspondent Doron Kadosh reports that senior IDF officers 'express shock,' claiming that appointments that should have been based on professional considerations, have become political.
Two Years Later:
Two Years Later: 'I'm sorry, I couldn't save you'
Ben Sukhman, CEO of Be'eri Printshop, who lost his mother, the late Tami Sukhman, in the Be'eri massacre, read a personal poem he wrote in which he described moments of fear, loneliness and longing.
Jerusalem mayor surprised by birthday cake at Sukkot market
During his visit to the Four Species market, Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion was surprised by a cake shaped like the city's emblem.
Public safety:
Hiking during Sukkot holiday? Heed to police warnings
Police warn the public who plan to be out in nature on hikes during the Sukkot holiday against approaching any remains of missiles, rockets, or downed drones.
Toronto:
Jewish woman harassed by anti-Israel protesters outside Toronto consulate
Toronto Jewish woman in tears as anti-Israel protesters harass and mock her near Israeli consulate, highlighting the growing sense of insecurity among Jewish Canadians in their own cities.
NYC vigil for massacre victims canceled by venue management
A New York event company reportedly asked the NYPD to prevent a vigil for the victims of the October 7th massacre.
Rabbis Warn:
Rabbis Warn: Students who attend mixed-gender events have no place in Yeshiva
Senior rabbis, including Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, warn that any students attending mixed singing events have 'distanced themselves from yeshivas and Beit Yaakov seminaries.'
Haredi draft-dodger arrests continue despite protests,
Despite haredi protests, the IDF and Israel Police have continued to arrest haredi draft dodgers, including at Ben-Gurion airport.
Rabbi attacked outside his New Jersey home
Rabbi Avraham Wein of Bergenfield, New Jersey, was attacked outside his home, when a man stopped his car next to him, got out, and began beating him.
IDF in Gaza:
IDF eliminates multiple terror cells in Gaza City strikes
The IDF strikes and eliminates several terrorist cells in Gaza City, including those preparing mortar and anti-tank attacks. One soldier was lightly injured and evacuated for treatment.
Syria selects members of first parliament post-Assad
Local committees in Syria cast ballots to form transitional parliament under the control of President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
PA fires two top officials over corruption allegations
PA dismisses official in charge of transportation and Crossings Authority head amid corruption probes, including antiquities smuggling.
Two years of war:
Two years of war: 1,152 have fallen since October 7, 2023
New data from the Ministry of Defense reveals that 1,152 members of Israel's security forces have fallen since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, including 487 under the age of 21.
British Conservative leader:
British Conservative leader: UK streets must not host 'carnivals of hatred' against Jews
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch warns UK streets have become “theaters of intimidation” after deadly synagogue attack in Manchester.
Watch:
Watch: Hatikva in Brooklyn as Nets host Hapoel Jerusalem
Barclays Center in Brooklyn turns blue and white as the Nets host Hapoel Jerusalem for a friendly preseason match.
'Dirty Jews, burn'
Rome kosher bakery defaced with antisemitic graffiti: Dirty Jews, burn
Kosher bakery in Rome vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The incident comes as Italy sees a dramatic rise in antisemitic hate crimes.
Ahead of deportation
Spanish flotilla activist bites Israeli medic ahead of deportation
Spanish flotilla activist bites an Israeli medic at Ketziot Prison ahead of her deportation. Police called. Medic suffers minor injuries.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar: 'I don't trust Hamas, I trust Trump'
Gideon Sa'ar says Israel is nearing a deal for the release of hostages, but warns against trusting Hamas and expresses confidence in President Trump.
Hostage deal:
Hostage deal: Netanyahu gets green light from Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
PM Netanyahu secured coalition support to begin the hostage deal, as Smotrich and Ben-Gvir warn they won’t tolerate a Gaza agreement that leaves Hamas intact.
Report:
Report: Hamas has begun locating the bodies of deceased hostages
Saudi media reports that Hamas has begun gathering the bodies of the deceased hostages, a more time-consuming process than moving the live hostages, in preparation for a deal.
Keith Siegel in New York:
Keith Siegel in New York: 'Images of medieval torture, echoes of suffering still haunt me'
As hope builds around an impending hostage release deal, families and survivors gathered in New York, urging swift action two years after the October 7 attacks.
Chief of Staff in Gaza:
Chief of Staff in Gaza: If political effort fails, we will return to fight
IDF Chief LTG Zamir led a surprise drill in Gaza, stressing there is no ceasefire and warning that if needed, troops will return to fight until Hamas is dismantled.
IDF operations in Syria:
IDF operations in Syria: Terrorists arrested, weapons seized
Over the past two months, troops from the 226th Brigade, under the command of the 210th Division, have carried out a defensive mission in the southern Syria area.
Last Week Tonight blocks Israel from video criticizing Netanyahu
The HBO comedy show Last Week Tonight, hosted by John Oliver, published an episode harshly critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war in Gaza - while blocking access to it in Israel.
Non-kosher citrons distributed to soldiers in Gaza
Soldiers in Gaza discovered that citrons distributed to them for Sukkot were damaged and unfit for use in the traditional waving of the Four Species.
Following security breach:
Following infiltration: IDF to beef up security around Na'ale
Following a major infiltration in Na’ale by masked burglars, the IDF is reinforcing forces in the area as local and military officials investigate and enhance security systems.
Rubio: Hostage deal, Gaza leadership not ready yet
US Secretary of State Rubio says Gaza peace talks show progress, but warns forming a new Palestinian leadership and securing hostage releases will take more time.
Trump:
Trump: Hamas faces 'complete obliteration' if ceasefire plan rejected
As ceasefire talks progress, Trump warns of severe consequences for Hamas while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines complex post-conflict challenges.
For the first time:
For the first time: Regular haredi brigade soldiers enter Gaza
The IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade entered Gaza as a full battalion for the first time, marking a historic step with a Torah dedication and training haredi squad commanders.
Israel's most dangerous prisoner on the way to freedom
Ibrahim Hamad, mastermind of many of the suicide bombings in the Second Intifada, is among the prisoners expected to be released in the hostage deal.
