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'We know where you are'

US imposes new Iran sanctions, Bessent warns: We know where you are

US Treasury sanctions five individuals and 10 companies linked to Iran's shadow fleet, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns those supporting Tehran of further penalties.

US imposes new Iran sanctions, Bessent warns: We know where you are

After Democrats' victory

Hakeem Jeffries launches bid for House Speaker after Democrats' midterm victory

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries formally announces his bid for speaker following his party's landslide midterm victory, with little opposition expected.

Hakeem Jeffries launches bid for House Speaker after Democrats' midterm victory

Will Hasidic faction split?

Will the Hasidic faction split? Degel HaTorah will not endorse any candidate

Following instructions from leading Lithuanian haredi rabbis, Degel HaTorah will not endorse any candidate for prime minister, while divisions may emerge within United Torah Judaism's Hasidic faction.

Will the Hasidic faction split? Degel HaTorah will not endorse any candidate

Eisenkot

Eisenkot: 'The people of Israel voted for change'

Gadi Eisenkot promises to establish a national emergency government, strengthen bipartisan support for Israel in Washington, and deepen cooperation with President Trump.

Eisenkot: 'The people of Israel voted for change'

'I'd do it again'

Trump agrees Iran war cost votes, but insists: 'I'd have to do it again'

Trump acknowledges the Iran war contributed to Republican midterm losses but insists he would make the same decision again to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Trump agrees Iran war cost votes, but insists: 'I'd have to do it again'

Deri stays at helm of Shas but plans Knesset exit

Following a ruling by Shas's Council of Torah Sages, Aryeh Deri will remain party chairman but is expected to resign from the Knesset and lead from outside.

Deri stays at helm of Shas but plans Knesset exit

Report:

Report: Trump discussing removing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

Following Republican midterm losses, Trump reportedly discusses replacing Defense Secretary Hegseth, with DeSantis emerging as a possible successor.

Report: Trump discussing removing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

'Immediately and forcefully'

'Immediately and forcefully': IDF Chief issues stern warning to Hezbollah

During a visit to the Northern Command, LTG Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah against rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure and ordered accelerated integration of robotic systems into combat units.

'Immediately and forcefully': IDF Chief issues stern warning to Hezbollah

JD Vance blames Israel for midterm losses

US Vice President lists American support for Israel as one of the reasons Republicans lost so many races yesterday.

JD Vance blames Israel for midterm losses

After calling him a traitor

Bereaved father apologizes to Eisenkot after accusing him of treason

After accusing Gadi Eisenkot of killing his son, bereaved father Yossi Cohen meets him, publicly apologizes and calls for unity and respectful discourse.

Bereaved father apologizes to Eisenkot after accusing him of treason

2nd incident

Israel Tourism Ministry employee attacked in London

An employee at the Israeli Tourism Ministry's pavilion was attacked on her way to the World Travel Market international tourism fair in London, a day after she was accosted at the fair.

Israel Tourism Ministry employee attacked in London

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate senior Hamas terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov hostage

IDF and ISA eliminate Jamal Abu Saeed, Head of Operations in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus who held Omer Shem Tov in captivity.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate senior Hamas terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov hostage

After years

After years: Jewish families move into homes in Jericho area

Following a secretive property acquisition operation, Jewish families have moved into eight homes in the Jericho area.

After years: Jewish families move into homes in Jericho area

Hundreds of thousands in cash

Report: Ayman Odeh allegedly received hundreds of thousands from Palestinian Authority

According to i24NEWS, Hadash MK Ayman Odeh is suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash from the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Ayman Odeh allegedly received hundreds of thousands from Palestinian Authority

Heated clash at Jerusalem City Hall

Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio is demanding that municipal benefits be withdrawn from haredim who do not enlist and that the money be redirected to a fund for reservists.

Heated clash at Jerusalem City Hall

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate six terrorists in southern Gaza strikes

Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis eliminate six Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Army of Islam terrorists.

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate six terrorists in southern Gaza strikes

Watch: Explosive device detonated in Samaria

Israeli security forces locate, detonate, explosive device planted in Nur Shams area.

Watch: Explosive device detonated in Samaria

Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins second term as Arkansas governor

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, daughter of US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former Trump White House press secretary, secures reelection as Arkansas governor.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins second term as Arkansas governor

Heavy rain to hit Israel this weekend, flooding feared

Up to 100 mm of rain expected across central Israel on Friday and Saturday, with stormy weather bringing falling temperatures and flooding risks.

Heavy rain to hit Israel this weekend, flooding feared

Iran mocks Trump for midterm losses

The Iranian Embassy in India posted an AI-generated video on its Twitter account showing U.S. President Donald Trump being carried by several men and thrown into a large dumpster labeled 'Hazardous Waste.'

Iran mocks Trump for midterm losses

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures United Torah Judaism of his commitment to yeshiva students; party remains undecided on whom to recommend for prime minister.

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

New igniter addresses Jewish law issue in the kitchen

After 16 months of development, a device called the Halachic Igniter has been completed. It allows users to generate a spark on a stovetop remotely via wireless control.

New igniter addresses Jewish law issue in the kitchen

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Balad activist Abed Abu Shehadeh, for suspected security offenses, report says.

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Hillel Neuer came to challenge a Harvard researcher but found himself confronting the moderator as well. One question about UNRWA exposed an awkward moment.

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Record Results:

Record Results: 10 Orthodox Jewish lawmakers to serve in NY legislatures

Election results have given the Orthodox Jewish community unprecedented representation in the country's legislatures.

Record Results: 10 Orthodox Jewish lawmakers to serve in NY legislatures

"This is troubling"

"This is troubling" | Hannity confronts Republican defeat, warns of lessons ahead

Following the Republicans' election defeat, Fox News host Sean Hannity argued that major midterm losses have historically been followed by presidential comebacks, pointing to Reagan, Clinton and Obama

"This is troubling" | Hannity confronts Republican defeat, warns of lessons ahead

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Watch: Former Illinois Governor warns of socialist takeover of Democrats

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich warns that Democratic control of Congress could deepen divisions within the party and trigger investigations and impeachment efforts against President Trump. Watch NEWSM

Watch: Former Illinois Governor warns of socialist takeover of Democrats

First Muslim Senator

First Muslim Senator | Watch: Abdul El-Sayed claims victory

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared 'We can turn Inshallah into Alhamdulila.'

First Muslim Senator | Watch: Abdul El-Sayed claims victory

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

Israel's Central Elections Committee completes its most extensive election review to date, finding no evidence of irregularities affecting the results.

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

Blow to Trump

Blow to Trump: Democrats gain control of the House and the Senate

Live updates: Vote counting continues in the US midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats at stake, alongside gubernatorial races.

Blow to Trump: Democrats gain control of the House and the Senate

Hezbollah-linked

Syria foils Hezbollah-linked terror plot against Homs oil refinery

Syrian authorities say they thwarted a planned attack on the Homs oil refinery by a suspected Hezbollah-linked cell, amid repeated attacks on energy infrastructure.

Syria foils Hezbollah-linked terror plot against Homs oil refinery

After assaulting Jewish activist

University of Michigan student faces charges after assault on Jewish activist

Prosecutors authorize assault charges against a University of Michigan student following an attack on Jewish activist Liz Benichou during a campus event.

University of Michigan student faces charges after assault on Jewish activist

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

Yaakov Margi criticizes Shas's leadership following its disappointing election results, takes aim at Aryeh Deri, and regrets the party's "surrender to extremist factions."

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, citing Tehran's 60% uranium enrichment and lack of transparency with inspectors.

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

According to reports, the Prime Minister's wife claimed during a meeting with right-wing bloc representatives that foreign countries interfered in the elections and harmed Israel. Likud denies the report.

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

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Report: Haley Stevens seeks federal protection after death threats

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens reportedly seeks US Marshals protection after receiving death threats over her endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

Report: Haley Stevens seeks federal protection after death threats

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

Trump tells CBS News he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lose Congress, while signaling plans to expand his use of executive powers.

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

Insists on seven conditions

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal, insists on its seven conditions

Iran dismisses Washington's response to its peace proposal, insisting the US accept its seven conditions before Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal, insists on its seven conditions

Greece:

Israelis evacuated from ship after bomb scare in Greece

Mano Maritime ship held at the port of Syros in Greece following an anonymous report that a bomb had been planted on the pier.

Israelis evacuated from ship after bomb scare in Greece

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended

The High Court has ruled that the young man convicted of killing Aisha al-Rabi in 2018 will not begin serving his prison sentence until his appeal has been decided.

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended