RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical
Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.
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Flotilla departs Italy to challenge Israeli blockade of Gaza
Ten vessels carrying 60 activists and officials leave Sicily for Gaza, intend to join Global Sumud Flotilla which aims to challenge Israel’s blockade.
Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas
Just two weeks before Hamas’s attack, the Mossad published a detailed position paper stating that the organization’s leadership in Gaza was not interested in a military confrontation with Israel.
Report:
Report: Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry
The Washington Post reports that Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to group members who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”
At the Western Wall
President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.
Officially:
Officially: Snapback sanctions hit Iran after failed diplomacy
UN sanctions on Iran have been officially reimposed, freezing assets and targeting its missile program.
Chief Rabbis urge vaccination following measles deaths in Jerusalem
Israel's Chief Rabbis issue urgent call to public, calling for parents to vaccinate their children following a spate of vaccine-preventable deaths in Jerusalem.
Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone
Israeli police have announced numerous reports of phone calls in broken Hebrew in which Iranian intelligence operatives tried to recruit civilians.
Security forces demolish home of Ramot Junction terrorist
IDF and Border Police forces demolish home of terrorist Mutna U'mar, who was eliminated immediately after carrying out a shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem.
Balcony collapses above Tel Aviv restaurant
Balcony collapses above 'Yoshke' restaurant in Tel Aviv, none injured.
Holocaust survivor and husband die by assisted suicide
Ruth Posner, a Holocaust survivor, actress, and advocate for assisted dying, has died alongside her husband Michael at a clinic in Switzerland. Both were in their 90s.
Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Gaza
Two soldiers moderately injured in separate operational accidents in Gaza.
Jewish man wearing Star of David necklace attacked in Germany
Erfurt police are searching for the suspect who attacked a Jewish man on one of the city's streetcars.
IDF issues demolition orders for two terrorists' homes
IDF's Central Command chief signs seizure and demolition orders for the homes of the terrorist responsible for four bus explosions, and a terrorist responsible for murder of Tze'ela Gez and her infant son.
Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem speaks on anniversary of predecessor Hassan Nasrallah's death, promising terror group is ready for war and will not lay down its weapons.
Intelligence Directorate:
Intelligence Directorate: Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination
IDF's Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days leading up to his elimination, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah chose to remain in place and plan counterattacks, each of which was quickly thwarted.
Ground operation in Gaza gains force
IDF forces continue deepening operations in Gaza City, locating weapons and destroying observation posts and terrorist gathering points.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists plant explosives in the ground - and are eliminated by the IAF
Terrorists identified digging into the ground to plant explosive devices, attempt to hide under blankets.
Eric Adams stands with Israel after meeting with Netanyahu
After meeting PM Netanyahu post-UN speech, NYC Mayor Adams reaffirms strong support for Israel, citing its right to defend itself and calling out global silence on antisemitism and hostages.
Trump’s Gaza peace plan:
Trump’s Gaza Peace plan: No role for Hamas, no timeline for IDF exit
CNN report sheds more light on Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, says it calls for hostage release in 48 hours for phased IDF pullout.
Report:
Report: Israel considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump-promoted plan
Israel may offer immunity to senior Hamas leaders as part of Trump’s peace plan, but Hamas’s stance remains unclear amid mixed signals and ongoing talks with Arab states, reports Kan News.
Hostage families to Netanyahu:
Hostage families on Netanyahu's UN speech: Words without action are meaningless
Hostage families denounce Netanyahu’s UN speech, accusing him of endangering captives and ignoring murdered hostages. They urge immediate action and support President Trump’s call to end the war.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: We’re doing everything to defeat Hamas
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir inspects Gaza, praises troops, honors fallen soldiers, and vows to dismantle Hamas while intensifying joint operations with Shin Bet.
Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'A Palestinian state? Madness. This would be suicide'
Netanyahu addressed the hostages in Hebrew via loudspeakers set up in Gaza, 'Our heroic brothers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking, we have not forgotten you. The entire nation is with you. And we will not be silent until we bring you all home,' adding 'Giving the Palestinians a state adjacent to Jerusalem is like giving al-Qaeda a state adjacent to New York.'
Nearly 70 Companies Targeted
Nearly 70 companies targeted in UN’s anti-Israel blacklist expansion
The United Nations has expanded its blacklist to 158 firms accused of supporting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Despite PM's specific orders:
Despite PM's specific orders: photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza
PM responds to claim, 'PM has instructed civilian agencies, in cooperation with the IDF, to place loudspeakers on trucks on Israeli side of the Gaza border only, but photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza.'
Deep in Gaza City:
Deep in Gaza City: Bodycam footage shows 98th Division's operations
Troops from the 98th Division are expanding operations in the dense and complex environment of Gaza City. During one of the activities, troops identified and eliminated a terrorist armed with an RPG.
Panic in Ashdod:
Panic in Ashdod: Bathers spot shark at beach
According to the municipality a shark was spotted near one of the city's beaches. 'All bathing beaches in the city are closed at this stage.'
Cave of the Patriarchs:
Hebron Local Council: Giant prayer ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs
A women's Selichot event will be held on Sunday, led by Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi and Ruhama Ben Yosef, and a Selichot event on Monday will be led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and attended by Council Chairman Eyal Gelman.
'One moment of light'
'One moment of light:' Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers at
Heroic hostage survivor Emily Damari, who endured 471 days in Hamas captivity, shared with 50,000 worshippers at the Western Wall how hearing Selichot prayers during her imprisonment gave her hope.
PMO's orders
PMO's orders: Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?
The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.
Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen
According to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s security services have detected significant advances in the Houthi militia’s capabilities in recent months.
Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted
A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Amid drone strikes
Amid drone strikes: Hundreds of Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv with ambassadors
Despite the tense security situation, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence joined the holiday meal.
Dagan to Netanyahu
Dagan to Netanyahu: 'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'
Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'
Poll
Poll: Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold
A new poll published by Maariv finds that the Likud is strengthening electory, while the Blue and White Party falls below the electoral threshold.
German pizzeria bans Israelis, cites Gaza war
A top German pizzeria bans Israelis over Gaza war, sparking backlash in historic Jewish city of Fürth.
Report:
Report: Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan
The US reportedly backs a plan for former British PM to lead Gaza’s postwar governance, excluding the PA initially.
Messing, Bialik, Schreiber lead charge against antisemitic boycott pledge
Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, and Debra Messing join 1,200+ stars in rejecting a boycott of Israeli film institutions, calling it antisemitic censorship that silences voices and fuels division.
Trump signs order to keep TikTok alive under US control
Trump signs executive order enabling US investors to buy TikTok from ByteDance, aiming to protect data privacy and national security. The deal awaits final approval from China.
