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IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Sites belonging to Hezbollah’s central intelligence body struck in Damascus, Syria as IDF continues to degrade Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Defense Min. contractors accused of bringing PA Arabs to bases, defense facilities

Contractors accused of illegally bringing illegal workers, including infiltrators from the PA, to sensitive defense facilities, forging documents.

Defense Min. contractors accused of bringing PA Arabs to bases, defense facilities

Israel Heritage Foundation welcomes Israel's new chief rabbis

The Israel Heritage Foundation's (IHF) Executive Vice President, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Frager, and Executive Director, Rabbi David Katz, warmly welcomed the two new chief Rabbis of Israel's Rabbinate, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Rabbi Kalmen Ber.

Israel Heritage Foundation welcomes Israel's new chief rabbis

Amsalem vs. State Attorney:

Amsalem vs. State Attorney: 'We've got saboteurs who are betraying our trust every day'

Minister Dudi Amsalem called on the Knesset to fire State Attorney General, Gali Baharav Miara, and her deputy Gil Limon: 'They are acting illegally.'

Amsalem vs. State Attorney: 'We've got saboteurs who are betraying our trust every day'

US rabbis thank House Committee for report on college antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values thanked the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and its Chair Virginia Foxx for its report detailing university administrators' failure to combat antisemitism on campus.

US rabbis thank House Committee for report on college antisemitism

President Herzog awards ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’ to eight key figures advancing the well-being of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide.

President Herzog awards ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

US Elections:

50 Orthodox Rabbis Endorse Donald Trump

One day after the Harris campaign announced that 33 “Orthodox rabbis” had endorsed her candidacy, more than 50 Orthodox rabbis signed a letter firmly backing President Trump.

50 Orthodox Rabbis Endorse Donald Trump

Report:

Report: Nevatim base commander given extra security over Iranian assassination plot

Iranian opposition media reports the target of the cell of 7 Azeri-Israelis who were arrested for spying for Iran is a high ranking general and air force commander.

Report: Nevatim base commander given extra security over Iranian assassination plot

Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure located and destroyed in southern Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure located and destroyed in southern Lebanon

Binyamin region:

Binyamin region: Terrorists attack Jewish youth

Two teens from the Tzur Harel hilltop community were hurt after they were ambushed by a mob of Arabs from the village of Burqa.

Binyamin region: Terrorists attack Jewish youth

The anti-Israel industry of lies:

The anti-Israel industry of lies: Video clip makes IDF soldiers out to be murderers

Social media footage exposes another anti-Israel protest, which makes it seem as if IDF soldiers are woman-killers.

The anti-Israel industry of lies: Video clip makes IDF soldiers out to be murderers

IDF eliminates additional Radwan Force antitank commander

Hezbollah terrorist Riad Rida Ghazzawi, commander in Radwan Force's antitank missile system, eliminated in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates additional Radwan Force antitank commander

Soldier responds and reveals:

Lawyer claims war crime but soldier reveals: 'The mosque was loaded with weapons'

Attorney Amal Oraby attacked a soldier who was photographed in a mosque in Gaza, alleging she had committed war crimes. The soldier responded: The mosque had weapons stores and a tunnel.

Lawyer claims war crime but soldier reveals: 'The mosque was loaded with weapons'

Report:

Report: Harris purposely keeping voters in the dark about her positions

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris consistently replies, 'no comment' when asked for her opinions on key political issues such as climate change, 'Dreamers,' and undocumented migrants, Axios reports.

Report: Harris purposely keeping voters in the dark about her positions

For success of US elections

For success of US elections: Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

At the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, a crowd gathers to hold prayers dedicated to the success of Tuesday's US elections.

For success of US elections: Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

It is assumed that Hamas would not back down from its demand for Israel to end the war in return for the hostages. Senior security source: 'The time has come to look reality in the eyes.'

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

Iran executes Jewish man who acted in self-defense

Arvin Ghahremani, 20, was ambushed at age 18 by seven Muslim men and stabbed by one of them. He fought back, killing his attacker, but was then charged with murdering a Muslim.

Iran executes Jewish man who acted in self-defense

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

IDF continues striking terrorists, eliminating Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre in Gaza.

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

Sent to prison

Phoenix man gets prison sentence for distributing guns used for hate crime

Phoenix man Eric Celaya sent to eight months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for his role in the shootings of two members of the Jewish community in West Los Angeles last year.

Phoenix man gets prison sentence for distributing guns used for hate crime

Foreign Ministry tells UN:

Foreign Ministry tells UN: The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled

Foreign Minister Israel Katz officially announces the cancellation of the agreement between Israel and UNRWA, after the Knesset approved a law banning UNRWA's activities in Israel.

Foreign Ministry tells UN: The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled

Until September 2025

American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel until September 2025

The change means travelers will not be able to book flights to Israel with the airline between March and September of next year, as the route has been temporarily removed from the booking system.

American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel until September 2025

Moldova:

Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu declares victory in runoff

Moldova's pro-Western President Maia Sandu narrowly defeats her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party.

Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu declares victory in runoff

Meters from hospital:

Meters from hospital: Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Meters from hospital: Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

NYC Marathon stands with the hostages

Over 150 runners in NYC Marathon dedicate their race to hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, by wearing shirts bearing the faces of hostages who have previously completed marathons and triathlons themselves.

NYC Marathon stands with the hostages

During police patrol:

Hundreds of cars confiscated after causing panic during war

Mayor of Jerusalem, who accompanied the patrol, speaks of the complex cooperation between the two entities: 'The relationship between the police and the municipality must not be taken for granted.'

Hundreds of cars confiscated after causing panic during war

Leading Sefardi rabbi:

Leading Sefardi rabbi: 'Pray that Donald Trump wins the election'

The dean of the Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva, Rabbi Meir Mazuz, called on his followers to pray for former President Donald Trump to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race.

Leading Sefardi rabbi: 'Pray that Donald Trump wins the election'

Hezbollah's new underground rocket launcher

The Hezbollah terror organization published footage showing the organization's terrorists supposedly standing in an underground bunker next to the A'mad 5 launcher.

Hezbollah's new underground rocket launcher

'She's one of our own'

'She's one of our own' | British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

'She's one of our own' | British football fans chant for hostage's release

Leaked documents:

Leaked documents: Arrest of main suspect extended

Court today approved Shin Bet and police request for extended arrest of suspect who worked regularly in PM's office.

Leaked documents: Arrest of main suspect extended

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit together with field interrogators from Unit 504 operated in Syrian territory to detain Ali Soleiman al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who worked as an Iranian terror network operative.

Dramatic footage: IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Live updates:

Live updates: Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

IDF continues fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure. Rocket fire continues to batter northern Israel.

Live updates: Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Naval commandos raid terror compound intended for infiltration of Israel

While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.

Bodycam footage: Naval commandos raid terror compound intended for infiltration of Israel

Jaffa terror attack:

Jaffa terror attack: Indictment filed against terrorists' drivers

Indictment filed against owner of transportation company who drove terrorists who murdered 7 at Jaffa light rail station, even though he knew they were Palestinians.

Jaffa terror attack: Indictment filed against terrorists' drivers

Terrorist who murdered four in synagogue bombing now teaching at Canadian university

Hassan Diab, who was convicted in France for planting the bomb that killed four and wounded 46 in 1980, now teaches a class on 'Social Justice in Action' at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Terrorist who murdered four in synagogue bombing now teaching at Canadian university

Released hostage shows new photos from captivity

Freed hostage Agam Goldstein published photos of herself and her brothers taken while they were held by Hamas.

Released hostage shows new photos from captivity

US pundit:

US Expert: Election is about Trump, Harris is generic

Shmuel Rosner, writer on US affairs, says that the upcoming election is a matter of America asking itself whether Trump is the right leader or not.

US Expert: Election is about Trump, Harris is generic

Watch:

Watch: Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Watch: Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

Smotrich's conditions for daycare subsidies

The Religious Zionist party has announced that it will agree to support a bill that would enable daycare subsidies for yeshiva students only if at the same time there are preferential allocations and additions for reservists.

Smotrich's conditions for daycare subsidies