Blinken:
Blinken: Good progress on efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon
US Secretary of State says there has been “good progress” on efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Lebanon, but “we still have more work to do.”
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Saudi FM:
Saudi FM: Deals with US unrelated to Israel normalization could go through
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, says Riyadh could potentially act "quite quickly" on bilateral agreements with Washington, even if a comprehensive deal involving the recognition of Israel is not achieved.
Over Harris interview
Trump files lawsuit against CBS over Harris interview
Republican presidential nominee files lawsuit against CBS, says a recent "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris was misleading.
'I will not oppose deal in advance'
Smotrich's message to families of hostages: I will not oppose a deal in advance
Families of hostages met with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who told them: I will not decide in advance and I will not say in advance that I am against the deal until I know exactly what is on the table.
No siren sounded
Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area, no siren sounded
Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.
Sad Bar Mitzvah
Captivity survivor celebrates Bar Mitzvah without his hostage father
Hamas captivity survivor Erez Kalderon celebrates his Bar Mitzvah without his father Ofer, who remains held by Hamas. Meanwhile, the family of Omer Shem Tov marks his 22nd birthday - his second birthday in captivity.
Report:
Report: Iran's Supreme Leader ordered preparations for attack on Israel
Israeli intelligence is estimating that Iran may launch a large number of drones and ballistic missiles from Iraqi territory at Israel.
Bill Clinton defends Israel:
Bill Clinton defends Israel: 'What would you do if it was your family?'
Former President defends Israel's response to October 7, says he does not 'keep score' about the death tolls on each side and Hamas causes civilian deaths in Gaza.
Israel National Cyber Directorate:
National Cyber Directorate: Iranian hackers targeting researchers studying the Middle East
According to the directorate, APT42, a group linked to Iran’s IRGC, has been sending highly credible-looking emails from fake domains containing malicious links.
Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler
After an anti-Israel heckler shouted at Thom Yorke to condemn 'the Israeli genocide of Gaza,' the singer challenged him to come up on stage. Yorke then left the stage in protest.
'Hitler was onto something'
Antisemite harasses customers at kosher restaurant in Brooklyn
Man accusing Jews of being 'evil,' 'killing babies,' and attempting to kill JFK and Donald Trump goes on antisemitic tirade against Jewish customers at a kosher restaurant.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF Officers Course Graduation: 'We are dismantling the axis of evil that we face, with calculated blows. No longer will terrorist armies be on our borders.'
UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'
UNRWA security guard reveals how Hamas forcibly took UNRWA vehicles and supplies at the start of the war. 'It's a form of defense for them.'
Report:
Report: Qatar attempting to figure out who the leader of Hamas in Gaza is
The Qataris are unsure who from the terror organization they could speak with after the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'Four seasons in this war, we will bring victory'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the Combat Officers Course Graduation Ceremony this evening and said the IDF has not forgotten the hostages still held in Gaza, victory means bringing them home.
Bloody Thursday
Mother and son Mina and Karmi Hason, murdered in missile barrage on Haifa Bay Area
A woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s were killed on Thursday by a rocket strike during a barrage in the Haifa Bay Area.
100 yards from the border
100 yards from the border: Five killed in barrage on Metula
Hezbollah rocket strikes on agricultural field in northern Israel leave five dead, one seriously injured.
Shooting of Jewish man:
Chicago mayor accused of 'abdication of civic duty' in shooting of civic duty
Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz condemns Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson refusal to treat shooting of Jewish man walking to synagogue as an antisemitic hate crime.
Netanyahu to US envoys:
Netanyahu to US envoys: 'Main point is not agreement on paper, but ability to enforce it'
White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President Amos Hochstein, and U.S. Ambassador Jack Lew met with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The organization behind the sanctions campaign against settlers
Attorney Avraham Shalev, a researcher at the Kohelet Policy Forum, revealed in a new paper that a UN organization has been working with many governments to impose sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands of cranes at Agamon Hula
About 24,500 cranes flew over Agamon Hula this morning. 'The wonderful sounds of the cranes manage to silence even the sounds of war.'
Watch:
Watch: Illegal infiltrators found hiding in a refrigerator
Border Police officers in Tel Aviv arrested three infiltrators and a business owner who allegedly employed and harbored them.
Hamas rejects proposal for short-term ceasefire
Hamas terror group 'refuses temporary ceasefire but supports any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war,' official tells Al Hadath.
Israel Press Council:
Israel Press Council: 'Complaint against news anchor, Danny Kushmaro, shelved'
Israel Press Council informs MK Ofer Cassif that his complaint against news anchor, Danny Kushmaro, after the latter blew up a building in Gaza, has been shelved.
Watch: A drive on the new Philadelphi Corridor
Running parallel to the Gaza-Egypt border, the new Philadelphi Corridor has two lanes and traffic signs, and is still patrolled by the IDF.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles: Singer Aviv Geffen detained after holding up sign supporting hostage release
Singer Aviv Geffen detained by police after holding up sign, "Wish They Were Here," with symbol of struggle for hostage release, at David Gilmour's concert.
Antisemitic comments:
After antisemism in Haaretz, Mayor of Nesher: 'We won't advertise in Haaretz'
Roi Levy, mayor of Nesher, halted advertising in Haaretz, after publisher Amos Shoken called for sanctions to be imposed on PM and ministers, saying 'Palestinians are freedom fighters.'
Poll:
Poll: Bennett heading a party will not bring more right wing votes
According to poll, Bennett cannot form a coalition from center-left bloc without the Arabs; he will need the opposition parties.
In strikes in Syria:
US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists in strikes in Syria
US Central Command says the US military carried out a series of air strikes on ISIS camps in Syria this week, killing up to 35 terrorists from the group.
Saudi FM:
Saudi FM: A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemns the "complete blockade" of northern Gaza, reiterates that normalization is dependent on a Palestinian state.
Iran claims it killed a separatist linked to Israel
Iranian intelligence services claim they killed a member of a separatist group which Iran claims is linked to Israel. The specific group involved was not identified.
Watch:
Watch: Trump speaks to reporters from garbage truck
Former US President arrives at campaign event in garbage truck, after Biden appeared to call Trump's supporters garbage: This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.
North Korea launches ballistic missile
South Korea's military says North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea.
Following Chicago shooting:
Agudath Israel calls for action following shooting of Chicago Orthodox man
Following shooting of man who was making his way to synagogue in Chicago, Agudath Israel of Illinois calls for the offender to be prosecuted to the fullest extent: We expect every effort is made to prosecute a hate crime for what it is.
Senior source to CNN:
Senior source to CNN: Iranian response to Israeli strikes to come before US election
US network told Iran's retaliation for Israel's recent strikes in retaliation for Iran's massive missile attack will be 'definitive and painful,' will likely come before Tuesday's presidential election.
Melbourne:
Jewish father shocked by large antisemitic graffiti at Melbourne playground
Father taking his 1-year-old toddler to play at a local park finds “Zionism = Nazi” burned or mowed in extremely large letters into the grass at the playground.
IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon
The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
Draft of the deal to end fighting in Lebanon revealed
The proposed deal states that the Lebanese Military would be the only armed force allowed near the border and Israel would have the right to defend itself if the Lebanese government fails to keep armed groups away.
State Department:
State Department: 'Israel not improving aid to Gaza enough after Blinken letter'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller criticizes Israel's actions in the conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and accuses Israel of failing to provide enough aid to Gaza.
'The IDF needs to be larger'
IDF Chief of Staff on haredi conscription: 'The IDF needs to be larger'
LTG Herzi Halevi told reservists about a haredi soldier he met, and stated: 'Our question is how we create many more like him."
