Emily Damari
Emily Damari: 'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'
Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.
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Online threats against Israelis
Online threats against Israelis: Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack
Israeli actors received emails posing as a casting call for a new film by a well-known director about Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7, followed by threats.
Kiryat Gat
Baby in critical condition after nearly drowning in bathtub in Kiryat Gat
The year-and-a-half-old baby girl was treated by MDA teams and evacuated while sedated and ventilated to Barzilai Hospital. "She suffered significant difficulty breathing"
Against ignorance, for Israel
Against ignorance, for Israel: Watch Charlie Kirk fight on the frontlines of advocacy
Charlie Kirk would stand with a microphone in front of students, allowing them to ask any question and present any claim, including on Israel. He responded with calm and simplicity.
Smotrich orders
Smotrich orders: 900 million shekels from PA - for terror victims
Immediately upon his return from a visit to India, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the seizure and offset of frozen Palestinian Authority funds, directing them to compensation for the families of terror victims.
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Watch: Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall
Thousands participated on Thursday night in reciting the Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and prayed for the safety of Israel and the return of the hostages.
Poll:
Poll: Mamdani leads four-way NYC mayoral race, Adams favored by Jews
New poll shows Zohran Mamdani with a 22-point lead in the NYC mayoral race, being backed by 45% of likely voters, though three-quarters of Jewish voters disapprove of him.
After Israeli strike:
After Israeli strike: Qatar's PM heads to US to meet Trump
Qatar's PM to visit the US to discuss Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, Gaza ceasefire talks, and expanding defense cooperation with American officials, including President Trump.
Financial noose tightens:
Financial noose tightens: US sanctions target Houthi maritime smuggling
Trump administration sanctions 32 individuals and entities, and four vessels, for supporting the Houthi terror group’s illicit fundraising and smuggling operations, including a $1 billion Iranian oil network.
Jumping off a roof
Jumping off the roof of a building: FBI releases video of Charlie Kirk shooter
FBI publishes new video of the suspected shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, showing him jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.
In bribery case
Wife of former Senator Menendez sentenced to prison in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, sentenced to 54 months in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz.
Detention of suspect in incitement against Netanyahu extended
Court rules Dr. Yolanda Yavor's Facebook post constitutes dangerous incitement; extends her detention by five days.
27 years in prison
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sent to 27 years in prison in coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss.
Report:
Report: Trump's security heightened after murder of Charlie Kirk
President Trump's security has reportedly been increased following the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, with changes to a Pentagon event and security measures for a Yankees game.
'Once in a generation'
Netanyahu compares Charlie Kirk to brother Yoni: 'Once in a generation'
Prime Minister Netanyahu paid tribute on Fox News to slain activist Charlie Kirk, recalling his support for Israel, defense of free speech, and legacy of Judeo-Christian values.
Netanyahu in Maaleh Adumim
PM in Maaleh Adumim: 'There will be no Palestinian state, this place is ours'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the signing ceremony for the roof agreement in Maaleh Adumim, which is expected to double the city's population within 5 years.
GHF warns of rising Hamas disruption at Gaza distribution centers
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reports rising disruption, intimidation, and Hamas threats at its food distribution sites, forcing the closure of women-only operations.
IAF commander reveals:
IAF commander reveals: Old Israeli F-16s flew to Iran without refueling in the middle
Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar praised Barak Squadron pilots for flying 30-40 year-old F-16s up to 2,200 km during Operation Rising Lion, calling them the mission’s 'X-factor.'
Rabbi Chaim Mentz
Rabbi Chaim Mentz: Charlie Kirk was the Abraham of our time
Prominent Chabad Rabbi and podcast host compares the late Charlie Kirk to the Biblical Patriarch on Fox News for his approach to debating his ideas and avoiding anger.
Segal on Kirk:
Segal on Kirk: 'A Supporter of Israel in a generation that is moving away from it'
Israeli correspondent Amit Segal says Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah was a political act, stressing that the deepest pain falls on his young family.
Katz answered a video call - Hackers filmed and shared it
A Turkish hacker group published the phone number of Defense Minister Israel Katz. One of the hackers called him via a video call and recorded the screen
Khalil al-Hayya missing from Doha funeral photos
Hamas released images from the Doha funeral attended by Qatar’s Emir, showing senior officials Osama Hamdan and Izzat al-Rishq, while acting Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya was absent.
Terror tunnels dismantled on Gaza City outskirts
Troops from the 401st Brigade located and dismantled an explosives site in Jabaliya and a weapons storage facility on the outskirts of Gaza City. In addition, two terror tunnel routes hundreds of meters long were dismantled on the outskirts of Gaza City.
IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon
The IDF eliminated Wasim Saeed Jaba‘i, a terrorist in the Imam Hossein Division, which is used by the IRGC’s Quds Force to bolster the 'axis of resistance' and employ forces against Israel.
Charlie Kirk assassination
Political messages written on shooter's bullets in Charlie Kirk assassination
FBI says that it located the weapon of the shooter who fled after murdering Charlie Kirk last night and is currently examining fingerprints found on it. According to the Wall Street Journal, the ammunition contained engravings with anti-fascist messages.
PMO
PMO: Spanish PM's lament that he doesn't have nukes a blatant genocidal threat
The Prime Minister Office says the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews of Spain and the systematic mass murder of Jews in the Holocaust, is not enough for Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, who wished for nuclear weapons to threaten Israel with.
One year later:
Dramatic development in investigation of Ramla murder of hasid
Police arrested an Arab criminal from Ramla on suspicion of murdering Jewish neighbor following a new forensic report.
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Watch: Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov reunites with her family
Prime Minister congratulated Elizabeth Tsurkov on her release from captivity in Iraq, wished her a full recovery, and thanked those who helped secure her release.
"A Sign from Above"
"A Sign from Above:" The special dollar from the Rebbe given to Minister Eliyahu
At 770, the central Chabad synagogue in Brooklyn, Minister Amichai Eliyahu received a dollar from the late Lubavitcher Rebbe in a special ceremony.
Trump announces
Trump announces: Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Medal of Freedom
At September 11 event at the Pentagon, President Trump announces that he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, who was assassinate yesterday.
New details:
Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found; investigators reveal new details
Investigators say a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was recovered, as new details on the suspect emerge.
Agudat Yisrael split fuels haredi newspaper debate
Haredi MKs split on bill for security budget, Agudat Yisrael MKs in disagreement over rabbis' instructions.
Two IDF soldiers injured in explosion at Nitzanei Oz Crossing
Paratroopers lightly injured by explosive device at Nitzanei Oz Crossing, near Tulkarm.
Netanyahu
PM: 'Message was clear - There is no refuge for those responsible for October 7'
In a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's execution in Syria, Netanyahu sends a message to Hamas leaders: "There is no place where our hands will not reach you."
Education Ministry issues ultimatum to haredi high schools
Head of haredi education department in Education Ministry sends sharp warning to principals of haredi girls' high schools, warning that they must accept all students registered - or lose funding.
Arson attack targets pro-Israel Labour MP’s office in Britain
Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson's office was set alight. Graffiti found on the building thought to reference elimination of Yahya Sinwar.
Also celebrated Oct, 7
DC cancels Batman-line book after writer celebrates Charlie Kirk shooting
Batman publisher cancels book by Gretchen Felker-Martin after she wrote insympathy for the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk. Felker-Martin also defended the October 7 massacre on the day it was committed.
Illegal migrants attack Moshe Feiglin with stones in Tel Aviv
Illegal migrants threw rocks at the chairman of the Zehut party, Moshe Feiglin, during his tour of neighborhoods in the south Tel Aviv.
Qatar's missed warning call
The Pentagon identified missiles fired toward Qatar and informed the White House. Trump instructed his envoy to warn the Qatari prime minister, but he did not answer the phone.
Holocaust survivor Tova Ringer passes away at 102
Tova Ringer, Holocaust survivor from Poland and 2018's 'Beauty Queen of Holocaust Survivors,' passes away Wednesday at 102.
