'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."
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'Trump Tov LaYehudim'
'Yidden for Trump' campaign spreads through Jewish communities
With less than a week to go before Election Day, the town of Teaneck, NJ, is dotted with signs reading 'Trump Tov LaYehudim' - Trump is Good for the Jews and the campaign is spreading to other locations as well.
Suspect in Shabbat shooting of Chicago Jewish man is illegal migrant
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, an illegal alien from Mauritania who was caught and let go by US Border Patrol in 2023, identified as suspect who shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue from behind on Shabbat,
Trump:
Trump: 'I want to see the Mid. East return to real peace, a lasting peace'
The Republican presidential candidate and former President sent a message to the people of Lebanon stating they 'deserve to live in peace, prosperity, and harmony with their neighbors.'
Min. Gallant in Rafah:
Min. Gallant in Rafah: 'Military pressure creating conditions to free hostages'
Minister Gallant was shown the location where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was eliminated and toured the Philadelphi Corridor.
Haredi rabbi:
Haredi rabbi: 'Those who go to war are guaranteed a heavenly wage'
At a special memorial event for fallen soldiers in Bnei Barak, Rabbi Meir Mazuz said that those who went to war will be remembered in their world and reimbursed in the next.
TAU researchers discover cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors
In a technological breakthrough, researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy.
Chief of Staff meets with Chief of Italian Defence General Staff
The two discussed recent operational events and the security situation, with an emphasis on the operation against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.
New Hezbollah leader's 1st speech cut off mid-broadcast
Naim Qassem, the replacement for Hassan Nasrallah, threatens the life of Benjamin Netanyahu in first speech as Hezbollah's new leader.
Report:
Report: US seeking a two-month ceasefire in Lebanon
If agreed on, the 60-day deal could pause the fighting until the end of Biden's term and will be used to re-implement UN Resolution 1701.
'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings
Hundreds of ballots destroyed in arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington. 'Free Palestine' reportedly found written on 3 incendiary devices used in the attacks.
Channel 12 journalist injured in Lebanon: 'We'll be back soon'
Channel 12 journalist breaks his leg in unusual event in Lebanon, is evacuated by helicopter to Israeli hospital.
IDF evacuates city deep in Lebanon
Sky News Arabic reports evacuations from Baalbek area, local official says he received phone call from the IDF.
Drone footage:
Drone footage: Hezbollah terrorists hide, point weapons - and are eliminated
Hezbollah terrorists hide under truck, take aim at IDF forces - and are eliminated. Watch the clash.
Spain: Flash floods leave 52 dead
Emergency services working to rescue people from floods, some areas still inaccessible.
Watch:
Watch: Police locate weapons 10 meters underground - in northern Israel
Large cache of weapons, ammunition, and military vests discovered in tunnel dug under home in Kafr Salem near Haifa.
Near Metula:
Near Metula: Two farmers injured in rocket strike, no siren sounded
Two men injured moderately and lightly after no air raid siren sounds before rocket explodes near Metula.
Likud MK:
Likud MK: 'Ending daycare subsidies for haredi women is an injustice'
MK Moshe Saada slams decision to end daycare subsidies for yeshiva students' children, insists 'you don't fix one injustice with another injustice.'
US Marines complete first-ever training integrating Iron Dome
US Marines successfully Complete first live-fire training with an air defense system integrating the Iron Dome interceptor.
Due to security situation:
PM suggests postponing son Avner's wedding
PM suggests postponing son Avner's wedding, planned for November 25th in central location, due to security situation and risk of UAVs.
UAV hits factory in Nahariya
UAV hits factory in Nahariya, surface-to-surface missile from Lebanon falls apart mid-air
Sirens sounded across northern Israel after surface-to-surface missile fired from Lebanon. UAV hits a factory in northern Nahariya and causes minor damage. In the Western Galilee, two UAVs from Lebanon intercepted by the IAF.
IAF destroys launcher used in deadly rocket barrage on Ma'alot-Tarshiha
Launcher in Lebanon used to fire at Ma'alot-Tarshiha struck by the IAF; dozens of terrorists eliminated in combat in northern Gaza.
Bereaved mother:
Nissim fell 57 years after his grandfather
First sergeant Nisim Meytal of Hadera was killed, 57 years after his grandfather, along with four other IDF soldiers from the multi-dimensional unit in northern Gaza.
Attacker of Pelosi's husband sentenced to life in prison
David DePape, who assaulted former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Appointment of Nasrallah's successor strengthens the resistance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomes the appointment of Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as head of Hezbollah: It will strengthen the will of the resistance.
Senior Hamas official:
Senior Hamas official: Any agreement must include Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri says the terrorist group is reviewing new proposals from mediators, but repeats the group's previous conditions for an agreement.
A week before Election Day:
A week before Election Day: Biden appears to suggest Trump supporters are 'garbage'
Biden weighs in on comments by Trump supporter who said Puerto Rico is an “island of garbage”: The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. White House: He was referring to the hateful rhetoric.
Harris against Trump:
Harris against Trump: I don’t believe people who disagree with me are the enemy
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee delivers "closing argument" in Washington, D.C.: Trump wants to put people who disagree with him in jail. I’ll give them a seat at the table.
Operated in humanitarian area
IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis
Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.
80 soldiers and civilians fell and were murdered during October
Since the start of October, 64 members of the security forces have fallen in the various arenas and 16 civilians have been murdered in terrorist attacks, the most recent of which was on Sunday in Glilot.
Yedidya Bloch passes away after being wounded in Lebanon on Simchat Torah
Yedidya was severely injured in battle in southern Lebanon on the morning of Simchat Torah. Today he died of his injury, leaving behind his wife Sapir, who is almost eight months pregnant.
Jewish man slashed in face in Brooklyn
Visibly Jewish man hospitalized after being targeted in random attack by man shouting hateful rhetoric on Flatbush Avenue.
Gelilot ramming attack:
Terrorist speeds up and drives into bus stop; then attacks policeman
Police says no skid marks found on road and that preliminary autopsy report does not show any suspicion of a medical incident.
Watch:
Watch: Wounded soldiers evacuated from Lebanon and Gaza
IDF publishes footage from the evacuation of wounded soldiers from the field in both Gaza and Lebanon by the IDF Medical Corps, Unit 669, and IAF.
Hundreds of Jewish teens to participate in European Bible Quiz
First European Bible Quiz to be held; winners will compete in the International Bible Quiz, to be held on Israel’s Independence Day in Jerusalem.
Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL HQ
Multiple casualties reported after Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters in the area of Naqoura, southern Lebanon.
Gallant:
Gallant: 'Hezbollah down to just 20% of its rocket capabilities'
Defense Minister visits IDF Northern Command base in Tzfat, says Hezbollah has lost 80% of its previous rocket firing capabilities.
Ministry of Defense Spokesperson:
Defense Min. Spokesperson: Israel and Germany launch agreement for tank protection system
Historic ceremony in Germany marks the launch of the first Leopard Tank equipped with Israeli TROPHY Active Protection System
Amb. Danon to UN Sec. Gen:
Amb. Danon to UN Sec. Gen: 'You had the audacity to condemn death of a Hamas kidnapper'
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon presents photograph of UNRWA worker abducting body of murdered Israeli civilian to Gaza at UNSC. 'How dare you justify and defend an organization that employs murderous terrorists.'
Friends launch wedding fund for ten orphans of fallen IDF teacher
Friends of Shaul Moyal, a beloved teacher who fell in combat in Lebanon yesterday leaving behind ten orphans, have launched a crowdfunding campaign to support their future weddings. "This is the minimum we can do for them," they say.
