UN:
UN: Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025
UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment
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Attorney General:
Attorney general: Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman
After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'
'Dangerous combat zone'
'Dangerous combat zone' | IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City
As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.
Watch:
Watch: IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza
IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.
Election poll:
Election poll: Blue and White falls below electoral threshold
A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Ashkelon:
Ashkelon: Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist
A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.
'Offensive and shameful'
'Offensive and shameful' | UK bans Israel from prestigious arms expo
The British government limited Israeli officials' participation in the DSEI weapons exhibition, prompting Israel to withdraw, calling the move politically motivated and supportive of extremists.
After three hours
Teen rescued after three hours in Tel Aviv sewer
A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall
About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.
Watch:
A Polish F-16 aircraft crashed, the pilot was killed
A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during rehearsals for an air show in Radom. The pilot was killed and the event is being investigated.
Teen girls:
Teen girls: Arab woman approached us with a knife, police release her after questioning
Teen girls said an Arab woman approached them with a knife; police released her, drawing sharp online criticism.
Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability
Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.
Reports in Yemen:
Reports in Yemen: Houthi-backed Prime Minister eliminated in IDF strike in Sanaa
Yemeni media report that Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi-backed Prime Minister, was eliminated in an Israeli strike in Sanaa, along with several of his associates.
Dermer to White House:
Dermer to White House: Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met
Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.
Authorities:
Minnesota shooter was 'obsessed with killing children', authorities say
Authorities say that former student who opened fire on children during Mass at a Minneapolis church, killing two and injuring 15, was obsessed with mass murder and left behind hate-filled writings and videos.
Ambassador Leiter:
Ambassador Leiter: My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians
In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”
Sen. Graham:
Sen. Graham: I blame Hamas for all the problems after October 7
Senator Lindsey Graham visits Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza and voices strong support for Israel and US-backed humanitarian aid to Gaza, while rejecting claims that Israel is using starvation as a weapon.
Minister Eli Cohen testifies in Qatar-Gate affair
Minister Eli Cohen provides brief testimony in the Qatar-Gate affair after being questioned about a meeting request from lobbyist Jay Footlik, which he declined.
Netanyahu in Julis: 'We are brothers'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Druze village of Julis, meets Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif. family of fallen soldier Cpt. Amir Saad, pledging support for Druze community.
The unusual case which reached the Supreme Court
Palestinian Arab in process of converting to Judaism, married to a Jew, is arrested near Hebron; IDF claims tunnel found under his home.
Red paint poured near IDF Chief of Staff's home
Far-left activists protest outside IDF chief’s home, spill red paint, in protest of IDF conquest of Gaza City.
UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 50 years
UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.
National service enrollment reopens for haredi youth
National Service registration reopens for haredi youth, months after the program was halted; hundreds already serving in key security and emergency roles.
Israel estimates:
Israel estimates: Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in strike on Yemen
The IDF struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa during a speech by the group’s leader, saying the Iran-backed terrorists threaten Israel and global navigation.
Bereaved father:
Bereaved father: 'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers at airport?'
Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'
LIVE:
US Senator Lindsey Graham holds press conference in Tel Aviv
US Senator Lindsey Graham holds press conference in Tel Aviv on US-Israel relations, says he is 'happy that food is going to Gaza residents and not to Hamas.'
IDF:
IDF locate Hamas terror tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza
IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.
Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital
Ruhama, 24, who was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital weighing just 495 grams, gave birth to a healthy boy at the same hospital this week. Prof. Simcha Yagel, who delivered her 24 years ago, was present for the birth.
Former US Amb. to Israel:
Former US Amb. to Israel: 'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says 'Jew-hatred is a sociopathic obsession that manifests in all kinds of horrific acts. hatred often expands to others. We all have a stake in this battle.'
Minister Gideon Sa'ar on X:
E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit
Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations
European powers trigger snapback mechanism ahead of October deadline, citing Iran's noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal following US and Israeli airstrikes.
Report:
Report: Israel confiscates Turkish surveillance equipment near Damascus
According to the Saudi channel Al-Hadath, IDF special forces raided a military base on the outskirts of Damascus and discovered surveillance devices that had been planted more than a decade ago.
MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report
Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar:
Foreign Minister Sa’ar: US-Israel cooperation has pushed back Iranian nuclear threat
At a Washington reception hosted by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, FM Gideon Sa’ar says joint Israeli-US efforts have pushed back Iran’s nuclear program “for a few years at least, calls US commitment vital for Israel’s security and regional stability.
Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace in Israel
In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.
Second woman accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct
Former intern accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of repeated unwanted advances in The Hague in 2009. Khan denies all claims, calling them attempt to discredit him following arrest warrants against Russian and Israeli leaders.
Southern Israel:
14 arrested for opening fire on Electric Company employees in southern Israel
Fourteen suspects were arrested in Arara after Electric Company workers came under fire during a Bedouin blood feud, prompting the CEO to demand urgent state action to protect staff and infrastructure.
Likud MK:
Likud MK: 'Knowing English doesn't make you fit to be Prime Minister'
MK Nissim Vaturi of Likud dismissed former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's political ambitions this morning, saying he was unfit to lead Israel.
Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip
Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.
Municipality approves
Municipality approves: Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park
Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.
