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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.

Friends launch wedding fund for ten orphans of fallen IDF teacher

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather donates 1,000 bulletproof vests, helmets to United Hatzalah

World-renowned boxing champion Floyd Mayweather visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, donates 1,000 new bulletproof vests and helmets.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather donates 1,000 bulletproof vests, helmets to United Hatzalah

Danon:

Danon: 'UNRWA is beyond redemption, beyond reform'

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks ahead of Security Council meeting, says, 'There is no longer any plausible deniability regarding UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists. Nor are there any excuses left.'

Danon: 'UNRWA is beyond redemption, beyond reform'

Gallant on Nasrallah's replacement:

Gallant on Nasrallah's replacement: 'Temporary appointment, not for long'

Defense Minister warns that Naim Qassem's tenure as the new leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization will not last long.

Gallant on Nasrallah's replacement: 'Temporary appointment, not for long'

Haredi draft law:

Haredi draft law: Message from Rabbi Goldberg's widow to Rabbi Amar

Rachel Goldberg, widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, who fell in Lebanon, speaks to Jerusalem Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, about the draft law, when he came to pay a shiva call.

Haredi draft law: Message from Rabbi Goldberg's widow to Rabbi Amar

MK Ofer Cassif:

MK Ofer Cassif: 'His own comrades said he was a murderer'

MK Ofer Cassif caused significant controversy in the Knesset today by denouncing a fallen IDF soldier.

MK Ofer Cassif: 'His own comrades said he was a murderer'

Suspected cyber attack:

Suspected cyber attack: Nationwide tech issue prevents credit card use across Israel

National Cyber Directorate receives update of tech issue preventing credit card transactions, experts suspect DDoS attack.

Suspected cyber attack: Nationwide tech issue prevents credit card use across Israel

Eight meters underground:

Eight meters underground: This is how the IDF destroyed Hezbollah's command center

IDF destroys underground Hezbollah command and control center, and a site with a half-ton of explosives, during ground operation in Lebanon.

Eight meters underground: This is how the IDF destroyed Hezbollah's command center

Joni, Nisim, Aviv, and Naor fell in battle in Gaza

Officer and three soldiers from the IDF's Multidimensional Unit (888) fell in battle in northern Gaza, IDF announces.

Joni, Nisim, Aviv, and Naor fell in battle in Gaza

One Year Later:

One year later: 12,000 injured soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon

The Defense Ministry has published figures regarding the number of new cases in the rehabilitation department.

One year later: 12,000 injured soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon

50 rockets launched

Mohammed Naim killed in rocket strike on Ma'alot

Rocket landing near mosque in northern Israel leaves Mohammed Yasser Naim, 22, dead and three others suffering shock.

Mohammed Naim killed in rocket strike on Ma'alot

Arab Israeli arrested for swearing allegiance to ISIS

The suspect, a resident of Umm al-Fahm, had taken part in the riots during Operation Guardian of the Walls and was planning to carry out attacks in Israel.

Arab Israeli arrested for swearing allegiance to ISIS

Hezbollah announces Nasrallah's successor

Hezbollah has officially announced that Naim Qassem, who served as deputy to Hassan Nasrallah, has been appointed as the leader of the terrorist organization.

Hezbollah announces Nasrallah's successor

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

UAV from Yemen explodes in Ashkelon, additional UAV from Lebanon narrowly misses bridge in Nahariya, but causes damage to train window.

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

Mia Schem in New York: 'My heart remains hostage in Gaza'

New York memorial ceremony honoring victims of October 7 massacre included freed hostages and the Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis.

Mia Schem in New York: 'My heart remains hostage in Gaza'

Agreement to end war in Lebanon in the near future

US and Israel close to reaching an agreement to push Hezbollah away from the Israel-Lebanon border and end fighting in Lebanon, report says.

Agreement to end war in Lebanon in the near future

In Gaza and Lebanon: 150 terror targets struck in a day

IDF soldiers uncover tunnel shafts, weapons and terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon; combat against terrorists in Jabaliya in Gaza continues.

In Gaza and Lebanon: 150 terror targets struck in a day

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother: 'Look at each other without barriers'

The mother of fallen soldier Gilad Nitzan shares her way to honor her son's legacy.

Bereaved mother: 'Look at each other without barriers'

Ancient city discovered in excavations near Beit Shemesh

Newly-discovered 5,000-year-old site - one of the earliest ever found in Israel - played a central role in the Judean Lowlands Early Bronze Age settlement network.

Ancient city discovered in excavations near Beit Shemesh

Poll:

Less than a week before elections, poll shows many Jews still undecided

Trump voters say Israel key factor in decision, American Jews' support for Democrats hits all-time low, JPPI poll shows.

Less than a week before elections, poll shows many Jews still undecided

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce three separate operations targeting ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

Biden:

Biden: I will talk to Netanyahu about 'negotiations under fire' comment

US President asked about Netanyahu’s view that it is better to conduct negotiations under fire rather than during a ceasefire: I’ll reserve that for my discussion with him.

Biden: I will talk to Netanyahu about 'negotiations under fire' comment

'Loot' from Hezbollah

'Loot' from Hezbollah: Pickup truck with rocket launchers found at Golani junction

Police arrest truck driver and another passenger who were driving a vehicle with a rocket launcher that was taken as loot from Lebanon.

'Loot' from Hezbollah: Pickup truck with rocket launchers found at Golani junction

Over Bennett, Lapid and Gantz

Most Israelis prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister over Bennett, Lapid and Gantz

New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.

Most Israelis prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister over Bennett, Lapid and Gantz

'Totally wrong'

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws: Totally wrong

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticizes bills passed by the Knesset banning the activities of UNRWA: The UK has been clear that Israel must ensure UNRWA can deliver aid at the speed and scale needed.

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws: Totally wrong

Report:

Report: CIA Director floated new outline for hostage release deal

According to Axios, CIA Director William Burns proposed a 28-day pause in hostilities, with Hamas releasing about eight hostages and Israel releasing dozens of terrorist prisoners.

Report: CIA Director floated new outline for hostage release deal

Hamas sources:

Hamas sources: We're willing to consider Egypt's proposal

Sources in Hamas tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the organization is willing to consider Egyptian proposal for a hostage release deal, but still insists on a complete end to the war.

Hamas sources: We're willing to consider Egypt's proposal

Jerusalem

Protest against Netanyahu in Jerusalem: You are the leader, you are guilty

Nine suspects arrested during protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Azza Street in Jerusalem.

Protest against Netanyahu in Jerusalem: You are the leader, you are guilty

Danon to Security Council:

Danon to Security Council: Enough empty words, impose crippling sanctions on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at Security Council, warns Iran that any further aggression on its part will be met with swift action on the part of Israel.

Danon to Security Council: Enough empty words, impose crippling sanctions on Iran

Over failure to endorse Harris

More than 200,000 cancel Washington Post subscriptions over failure to endorse Harris

8 percent of subscribers of Washington Post cancel their subscriptions over owner Jeff Bezos' decision to prevent the paper from endorsing Kamala Harris for President.

More than 200,000 cancel Washington Post subscriptions over failure to endorse Harris

Poll:

Poll: Israelis favor Trump almmost four times more than Harris

A new survey shows that Trump holds a popularity rating almost four times that of Harris in Israel as election day looms.

Poll: Israelis favor Trump almmost four times more than Harris

A dream comes true for muscular dystrophy patient

Emergency responders bring joy to a young boy with muscular dystrophy and a dream.

A dream comes true for muscular dystrophy patient

Major Guy Yaacov Nezri succumbs to wounds sustained in Lebanon

Major Nezri ,25, from Atlit, a Company Commander in the 52nd Battalion, 401th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured on October 19 during combat in southern Lebanon.

Major Guy Yaacov Nezri succumbs to wounds sustained in Lebanon

Knesset passes law barring UNRWA from operating in Israel

92 out pf 120 MKs vote in favor of bills barring UNRWA from operating in Israel after it was proven to have employed multiple Hamas terrorists, including terrorists who participated in the 10/7 massacre.

Knesset passes law barring UNRWA from operating in Israel

South Africa submits 'evidence' to ICJ accusing Israel of genocide

South Africa submits 'Memorial' to International Court of Justice containing the 'evidence' to support its accusation Israel is committing a genocide in the war against Hamas.

South Africa submits 'evidence' to ICJ accusing Israel of genocide

Report:

Report: These are Israel's conditions for ending Lebanon operation

Israeli media reports US and Israel are working on a deal in which Israel would end its military operation in Lebanon in exchange for American support for steps to ensure Hezbollah does not rearm and reform.

Report: These are Israel's conditions for ending Lebanon operation

Legendary Boxer Floyd Mayweather visits wounded IDF soldiers

In his 4th visit to Israel since the start of the war, Mayweather visited Belev Echad’s rehabilitation center in Kiryat Ono, Israel, to meet and support Israeli soldiers who were wounded during the recent conflict.

Legendary Boxer Floyd Mayweather visits wounded IDF soldiers

Binyamin Governor:

'David Friedman did the most of any ambassador for Jewish communities in Yesha'

Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Council Chair Israel Ganz met on Sunday with former US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, who gave Ganz a copy of “One Jewish State,” Friedman’s new book outlining his solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

'David Friedman did the most of any ambassador for Jewish communities in Yesha'

IDF troops dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in Kfarkela

IDF troops operating in Kfarkela are dismantling the terrorist infrastructure that Hezbollah has embedded in the area, including inside civilian homes and infrastructure, over the course of many years.

IDF troops dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in Kfarkela

Chief of Staff to wounded soldiers:

'Your comrades are strengthened when they hear you're recovering'

As part of a week of paying tribute to IDF soldiers wounded in the "Swords of Iron" War, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

'Your comrades are strengthened when they hear you're recovering'