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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

White supremacist endorses Harris

One of the United States’ foremost white supremacists, Richard Spencer, has called for followers to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming elections.

White supremacist endorses Harris

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

The Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of CENTCOM held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran.

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

Curtis Sliwa:

Curtis Sliwa: 'They're always gonna hate you'

The Republican candidate for New York City Mayor claimed that 'Gentiles' would never trust Jews - 'It's in our DNA.'

Curtis Sliwa: 'They're always gonna hate you'

Attorney General:

Attorney General: Daycare subsidy is an illegitimate benefit to draft dodgers

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara wrote to the Minister of Justice to oppose a bill to continue subsidies to families where the father does not serve in the army.

Attorney General: Daycare subsidy is an illegitimate benefit to draft dodgers

Poll finds Trump leading in all 7 swing states

AtlasIntel, which claims to have been the most accurate poll in 2020, finds Donald Trump with leads beyond the margin of error in Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia, and leading narrowly in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Poll finds Trump leading in all 7 swing states

Naftali Bennett:

Naftali Bennett: 'Subsidy law is a mark of Cain'

The former Prime Minister issues a scathing denunciation of the law to continue funding daycare for families of Yeshiva students who do not enlist.

Naftali Bennett: 'Subsidy law is a mark of Cain'

Israel Estimates: 51 hostages still alive

So far, the deaths of 37 of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza have been announced. It is estimated that at least another 13 are dead but unconfirmed.

Israel Estimates: 51 hostages still alive

Self-described 'Hamas operative' arrested in Pittsburgh

2 Muslim men charged for pro-Hamas graffiti on synagogue and Jewish community center. Ringleader donated to Squad members and purchased explosives.

Self-described 'Hamas operative' arrested in Pittsburgh

Survey:

Survey: 44% of students did not finish studies over last year

The war caused a significant decrease in sense of security and academic achievement throughout Israel.

Survey: 44% of students did not finish studies over last year

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 eliminated

Historic resolution

German parliament to vote on historic resolution to combat antisemitism

Germany's ruling parties reach historic agreement on a resolution intensifying Germany's official stance against antisemitism. The resolution will be introduced in parliament this week.

German parliament to vote on historic resolution to combat antisemitism

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty over picture in Lebanon

New poll:

New poll: Harris has 3-point lead over Trump in Iowa

Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll finds Harris leading Trump 47 to 44 in Iowa, which Trump won in 2020.

New poll: Harris has 3-point lead over Trump in Iowa

Britain:

Anti-Israel activists in Britain steal busts of Israel's first President

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.

Anti-Israel activists in Britain steal busts of Israel's first President

Hours after video threat

Khamenei threatens Israel online, hours after video threat

Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to his reinstated Hebrew-language X account, threatens US and "the Zionist regime".

Khamenei threatens Israel online, hours after video threat

CENTCOM announces:

CENTCOM announces: Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.

CENTCOM announces: Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

John Bolton:

John Bolton: 'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton explains the consequences of not targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program along with its air defense sites.

John Bolton: 'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'

Israel nearly eliminated Sinwar five times

Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Israel 'was close to arresting Yahya SInwar at least five times before he was killed.'

Israel nearly eliminated Sinwar five times

Ending the mourning with song:

Ending the week with song: Moving songs conclude the Goldberg family's week of mourning

Family and friends gather Saturday night in the Goldberg family's mourning tent, marking the end of the seven-day mourning period following the fall of Rabbi Avi Goldberg in Lebanon.

Ending the week with song: Moving songs conclude the Goldberg family's week of mourning

US senators:

US senators: ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal

A group of senators addressed the ICC prosecutor to raise concerns about the international legality of the request for warrants against Israel's Prime and Defense Ministers.

US senators: ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal

Eliminated:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for deadly rocket strikes

IDF eliminates Jaafar Khader Faour, commander of the Hezbollah Nasser Unit's Missiles and Rockets Array.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for deadly rocket strikes

Biden administration:

Biden administration: Israel has 11 days to implement our demands, or we'll suspend aid

Biden administration gives Israel until November 13 to implement its demands to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza - or military aid will be suspended.

Biden administration: Israel has 11 days to implement our demands, or we'll suspend aid

Report:

Report: Hamas arrests suspects for betraying Mohammed Deif

The terrorist organization suspects that two residents of Khan Yunis provided Israel with Deif's location for bombing.

Report: Hamas arrests suspects for betraying Mohammed Deif

Hezbollah commander for Tyre region eliminated

IDF announces elimination of Mousa Izz al-Din, Hezbollah commander for the coastal area, and Hassan Majid Daib, Hezbollah’s artillery commander in the coastal area; the two are responsible for launching 400 projectiles towards Israel.

Hezbollah commander for Tyre region eliminated

Helmet cam footage:

Helmet cam footage: Underground Hamas weapons factory is found and destroyed

Under a civilian area: IDF forces locate and destroy a weapons production factory in central Gaza.

Helmet cam footage: Underground Hamas weapons factory is found and destroyed

140 kilometers from the border:

Israeli special forces capture senior Hezbollah officer

Lebanese reports say the official taken captive was Imad Amhaz, a Lebanese Navy officer.

Israeli special forces capture senior Hezbollah officer

Rivals condemn

Trump condemned by rivals after saying Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’

Republican presidential nominee under fire after appearing to suggest that Liz Cheney should face armed combat. He clarifies: All I’m saying about Liz Cheney is that she is a War Hawk, and a dumb one at that, but she wouldn’t have ‘the guts’ to fight herself.

Trump condemned by rivals after saying Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’

Report:

Report: US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end

Reuters reports that the US proposed a “60-day truce” that was deemed "unrealistic". Envoy Amos Hochstein: This is false.

Report: US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end

Trump on war in Lebanon:

Trump on war in Lebanon: We have to get this whole thing over with

Republican presidential nominee comments on Israel-Lebanon conflict during campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan: We want to have peace on earth, all over.

Trump on war in Lebanon: We have to get this whole thing over with

During patrol in Lebanon

Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident during patrol in Lebanon

Major General Ori Gordin lightly injured when his patrol vehicle overturns while in Lebanon. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital and resumed normal activities.

Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident during patrol in Lebanon

In strike in Khan Yunis

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab in strike in Khan Yunis

IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab in strike in Khan Yunis

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.

Cleared for publication: Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Olmert:

Olmert: 'War should have ended eight months ago'

Former PM Ehud Olmert said that the government has no justification for continuing the war in Gaza.

Olmert: 'War should have ended eight months ago'

'I was worried they'd hurt me'

'I worried they'd hurt me': New details emerge on haredi man charged with spying for Iran

Asher Binyamin Weiss recounts: 'They told me to find them more people, and that I would receive 20% of the profits the new person would earn. They were always asking that we find more and more people to carry out their tasks.'

'I worried they'd hurt me': New details emerge on haredi man charged with spying for Iran

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi:

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi: 'Everyone wants to unite the nation'

'Chief Rabbinate is not just for haredim or religious people, it's for everyone,' new Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber says.

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi: 'Everyone wants to unite the nation'

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

Chuck Schumer advised Columbia University leaders to 'keep their heads down,' ignore criticism of antisemitism management, report says.

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

Captain Yarden Zakay, injured in southern Gaza, dies of his wounds

Captain Yarden Zakay, 21 years old from Hadera, succumbs to his wounds after being injured in combat in southern Gaza.

Captain Yarden Zakay, injured in southern Gaza, dies of his wounds

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists smuggle weapons in Tulkarm hospital compound

In Nur Shams antiterror operation, Israeli security forces eliminate three terrorists in airstrikes and close-quarters combat.

Watch: Terrorists smuggle weapons in Tulkarm hospital compound

Finding missing people - wherever they are

The Israel Dog Unit held an exercise simulating finding victims in extreme circumstances such as under rubble, in trees, and on a roof.

Finding missing people - wherever they are