Survey:
Survey: 71% of France opposes recognition of a Palestinian state
The survey shows a decisive majority of the French public opposes recognition of a Palestinian state before the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.
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IDF issues evacuation warning for Gaza City building
IDF warns residents of building in Gaza City's Al-Nasr to evacuate their homes ahead of a strike; Gaza reports say IDF carried out controlled demolitions in the city.
Gaza fighting intensifies:
Gaza fighting intensifies: Tunnel shafts destroyed, terror cells eliminated
IDF continues degrading Hamas military capabilities in Gaza City and throughout the Gaza Strip.
Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state
Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares it will recognize a Palestinian state early next week.
US troops eliminate senior ISIS leader in Syria raid
US forces eliminate senior ISIS member Omar Abdul Qader, who posed a direct threat to the US homeland.
Staff safe
Attempt to break into Israeli Embassy in The Hague thwarted, staff safe
Individual arrested after attempting to break into and set fire to the Israeli Embassy in The Hague. All staff are safe. This follows a vandalism incident at the embassy a month prior.
Southern Lebanon:
Top Hezbollah commander eliminated in IDF strike in southern Lebanon
The IDF announces it eliminated a Hezbollah commander and another terrorist in southern Lebanon. The strikes also hit a vessel used for intelligence gathering, targeting terror infrastructure.
Trump moves to arm Israel with $6 billion in weapons
The Trump administration, per the Wall Street Journal, is seeking Congress's green light for a $6 billion arms sale to Israel, including Apache helicopters and vehicles.
Failed infiltration:
Failed infiltration: IDF detains four foreign nationals near Jordanian border
IDF troops stop four foreign nationals who attempted to cross into Israel from Jordan. The incident follows a deadly attack at the Allenby Crossing that left two Israelis dead.
Back to the front lines
Back to the front lines | Captivity survivor Edan Alexander: I am rejoining the IDF
Former hostage Edan Alexander gives his first public remarks. He thanks his supporters, calls for the release of remaining hostages, and announces his plan to rejoin the IDF.
Captivity survivor Naama Levy: I am here to be their voice
Captivity survivor Naama Levy speaks at HostageAid Event in New York, recounts her horrific ordeal and implores diplomats at the UN to act immediately to save those still held hostage.
Ground maneuver: Body camera footage of a soldier in Gaza City
Division 162 forces continue intensive operations in Gaza City.
New York:
New York: Holocaust survivor murdered by her roommate
Galina Smirnova, who suffers from dementia, was accused of murdering Nina Kravtsov using a pedal from her wheelchair.
Road rage:
Aerial chase after driver who was driving 233 km/h
The air unit helicopter pilot described the driver, who was traveling at 233 km/h, as a "killer on the road." The vehicle was seized, and the driver's license revoked.
Watch:
Watch: Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima
Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima in the Ramallah area, traveled a distance of 2 km, as part of a test, without a warhead.
Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting
Late-night Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting erupts into confrontation over Red Cross visits for jailed terrorists, as PM Netanyahu accuses Ben Gvir of leaking, and Hanegbi and Ben Gvir exchange barbs.
Netanyahu to heroic combat soldier: 'You prevented a greater disaster'
PM Netanyahu met Sergeant S. of the haredi Hasmonean Brigade who acted heroically during the terrorist attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, 'You saved many people and prevented a greater disaster.'
Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza
Nearly two years after the massacre, the late Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council chief Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan are laid to rest in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
IDF eliminates Hamas deputy intelligence chief in Gaza strike
IDF, ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist Sim Mahmoud Yusuf Abu Alkhir, Deputy Head of Military Intelligence in the Bureij Battalion.
Israel Katz: 'Israeli flag will fly above capital of Yemen'
Defense Minister Israel Katz sends threatening message to Yemen's Houthi rebel group following hit on Eilat hotel.
Poll: Coalition falls to 49 seats, giving majority to opposition
New Maariv poll predicts Netanyahu bloc falling to 49 seats, opposition led by Bennett and Eisenkot reaching 61.
Watch:
Watch: Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, including Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger and relatives of murdered hostage Almog Sarusi.
After US pressure:
US pressure forces Iran to back down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA
Iran abruptly withdraws a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear sites, a move Western diplomats say followed intense US lobbying and a threat to cut IAEA funding.
'Gaza war a failure'
Macron defends Palestinian statehood recognition, calls Gaza war a 'failure'
In interview with Channel 12 News, French President Macron defends his plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling Israel's Gaza operation "a failure."
US Senate establishes national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk
US Senate unanimously passes a resolution designating October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
Echoes of the 1930s:
Echoes of the 1930s: 'Jews banned' sign sparks outrage in Germany
A Flensburg shop owner's sign, reading "Jews are banned from here," sparks national outrage. The incident has drawn condemnation from politicians and from Israel's Ambassador to Germany.
Democrat-led effort seeks to recognize Palestinian state
Amidst growing pressure on Israel, US senators introduce a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state. The measure, led by Democrats, faces opposition from Republicans and the Trump administration.
Amb. Huckabee
Amb. Huckabee: Blaming Israel for Charlie Kirk's death is 'absurd blood libel'
Watch: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee responds to the Charlie Kirk assassination allegations against Israel
Historic Jewish visit:
Historic Jewish visit to Damascus: Chabad emissary from Turkey leads delegation to Syria
Delegation holds rare Jewish prayer service in Damascus synagogue, including Torah reading - the first in years.
US vetoes unilateral Security Council resolution against Israel
The UN Security Council voted on Algeria’s Gaza resolution demanding a ceasefire, but the US vetoed it for failing to condemn Hamas or demand hostage releases.
Chief Rabbi to religious leaders:
Chief Rabbi Yosef urges world religious leaders: "Stop terrorism; peace is supreme"
At the Congress of World and Traditional Religions, Rabbi David Yosef called for an end to terrorism, stressed Judaism’s commitment to peace, and defended the rights of all faiths.
Gantz accuses opposition leaders of forgetting their public role
Blue and White party chairman calls for Netanyahu not to be disqualified and criticizes his opposition partners who, in his opinion, are not willing to do everything it takes to bring about the return of hostages
IDF briefing: Gaza combat expands, 1,200 targets struck
In a detailed press conference, BG Effie Defrin addressed IDF combat losses, expanding operations in Gaza, regional threats, and continued efforts to bring hostages home.
Allenby Crossing
Humanitarian aid truck driver murders two IDF soldiers at Allenby Crossing
Terrorist crossed from the Jordanian side of the border in a humanitarian aid truck and murdered two Israelis.
District court overturns magistrate again; Urich barred from PMO
A month after overturning a similar lower court ruling, the Lod-Central District Court again ruled that Jonatan Urich will not be allowed to resume his work at the Prime Minister's Office, overturning a magistrate's court decision.
IDF strikes Radwan Force weapons storage facilities in Lebanon
The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to the 'Radwan Force' in southern Lebanon.
4 soldiers killed by explosive in Gaza
4 soldiers and cadets were killed and 3 were injured when the Hummer they were riding in hit an explosive device in a neighborhood in the Rafah area.
UAV strikes entrance to Eilat hotel, no casualties reported
Houthi UAV sets off alarms in Eilat, lands at entrance to hotel. No injuries reported, police investigating.
Despite war:
Israelis donated 432 million shekels this year
In 5785, Israel raised 432M shekels for public institutions and nonprofits, a 15.5% increase from last year, with Chabad Yeshiva leading the top campaign.
Haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem, train damaged
Protesters from the 'Jerusalem action' blocked the entrance to Jerusalem in protest of the arrest of a haredi draft dodger.
