Taliban spokesperson: 622 killed in earthquake
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes eastern Afghanistan, near Pakistan border; Taliban claims 622 dead, over 1,000 injured.
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IDF destroys antitank structure used to fire at Israeli forces
IDF forces continue targeted attacks on terror infrastructure throughout Gaza.
Mega-deal: 380m NIS to develop advanced sensors for security
Israel MOD signs approximately $115 million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensor manufacturing.
David D'Or:
David D'Or: 'We did not break and we will not break'
'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.
Hostages Forum:
Hostages Forum: 'Netanyahu blocking deal that could bring hostages home'
'Every missed opportunity to advance a deal prolongs their suffering and deepens Israel’s national wound,' the Hostages Forum respond to PM Netanyahu's statement in the cabinet that the hostage deal is off the table.
After three months:
After three months: Kfir Brigade concludes operations in Gaza
Kfir Brigade's operations included elimination of dozens of terrorists, dismantling of approximately eight kilometers of underground tunnel routes, IDF says.
Pro-Israel group proposes:
Pro-Israel group proposes: Allow flotillas - if they evacuate Gazan refugees
Habithonistim movement calls on Israeli government to allow Barcelona flotilla to reach Gaza - so long as it takes some Gazans with it when it leaves.
Special induction day:
Special recruitment day: Dozens of Haredim enlist in IDF
Dozens of young Haredim reported to the Tel Hashomer induction center, joining the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, Hashmonaim Brigade, Paratroopers, Givati and Border Police.
20 years since disengagement:
20 years since disengagement: First kindergarten opens in Homesh
Making history in Samaria: twenty years after the evacuation of Homesh during the disengagement, the first kindergarten in the uprooted community opened this morning.
Education Minister warns against students' strike
Students who skip classes in protest will be marked absent, Education Minister Yoav Kisch warns.
Amid the war:
2.5 million students start the new school year today
180,600 students are entering first grade today and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, completing their studies in the education system this year.
Lebanon’s Speaker rejects US call to disarm Hezbollah, urges calm dialogue
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri opposes US push to disarm Hezbollah, urging calm dialogue amid Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions over the group's weapons.
Cousin of murdered hostage:
Cousin of murdered hostage: Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages
In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”
UN officials:
UN officials: Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids
UN officials say the Houthis detained 11 staffers in raids on offices in Sanaa, call for their immediate release.
Netanyahu’s message to the haredi parties
Prime Minister urges coalition partners to rejoin, citing existential threats and the importance of unity: "There’s no substitute for this government."
Report:
Report: US blocks Palestinian Arab visas amid push for statehood recognition
The New York Times reports that the US has suspended most visas for Palestinian Arab passport holders, citing national security.
Trump:
Trump: Never felt better in my life
Trump dismisses health rumors on Truth Social, following viral “Trump Is Dead” tweets on the weekend.
Watch:
Watch: Protester splashes paint on Israeli singer David D'Or
A concert by Israeli singer David D'Or in Warsaw, Poland, was disrupted when a pro-Palestinian activist in the audience splashed red paint on the singer and his band.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized following highway collision in New Hampshire
Former New York City Mayor injured in a car crash after helping a domestic violence victim in New Hampshire. He is recovering in a trauma center under medical supervision.
Following tragedy: Rabbi Leo Dee remarries
Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a terror attack two years ago, remarries to Aliza Teplitsky.
IDF demolishes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, IDF forces demolish Hezbollah structure used to gather intelligence on Israeli troops.
Following Yemen strike:
Following Yemen strike: Security for Israeli officials increased to unprecedented level
Security for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and other senior officials increased to unprecedented levels following elimination of Houthi Prime Minister and other ministers.
Shocking:
Shocking: Teens knocked on doors near Gaza while masked
Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.
Belzer Rebbe's surgery concludes successfully
Medical team reports surgery went as planned, Belzer Rebbe transferred to ward to begin rehabilitation.
Soldier detained for filming spoiled food on base
An IDF soldier was given 13 days of confinement for breaching base security protocols after he posted a video showing spoiled food in the base dining hall.
Families of hostages protest outside Cabinet meeting
Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'
Serious incident:
Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces
Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.
Watch:
Watch: Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding
On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.
'Military police at the door? Get up and fight them'
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reassures yeshiva students that military police do not come to yeshivas, urges listeners to 'get up and fight them' if they make a home visit.
Children's star to end appearances on Shabbat
Actor and children's entertainer Haim Osadon, known by the stage name 'David Haim', announced today that he has decided to stop performing on Shabbat.
Watch: Boy walks on monorail tracks at HersheyPark
Boy walking on monorail tracks at Hersheypark rescued by park guest, returned to family unharmed.
Leading rabbi: 'They're twisting my words'
Close aides of Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein condemn misrepresentation of his statements on IDF service.
Likud MK pushes to define Qatar as an enemy state
MK Amit Halevi is initiating a bill that would add Qatar to the list of enemy states to allow Israel to fight its influence more directly.
'Threat removed':
After 5 years: IDF approves reopening of main access to Nahal Oz
IDF reopens Route 25 to Nahal Oz, removing antitank walls following elimination of threat from nearby hills.
Western Wall:
Suspect tries to spray paint again: 'There is a holocaust in Gaza'
A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.
Report:
Report: Trump's postwar plan - voluntary relocation and “Gaza Riviera"
Proposal envisions US-led trusteeship to rebuild Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, relocating residents during reconstruction with financial incentives and housing plans.
Heartbreaking:
Heartbreaking: A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell
Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.
Report:
Report: UN aid workers arrested in Houthi raid in Sanaa
Ten UN aid workers were detained in Sanaa after Houthi gunmen stormed the offices of WFP and UNICEF, amid rising tensions following the reported killing of top officials.
Leading Israeli musician:
Leading Israeli musician: Who are you to call my son a war criminal?
Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Announcement on Abu Obaida's death delayed - seems there's no one to do it
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.
