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Aviad Neiman fell in battle in Lebanon

Aviad, 31, a resident of Mitzpe Yericho, leaves behind a wife and four children. Binyamin Regional Council head calls him "a man of great kindness."

Aviad Neiman fell in battle in Lebanon

Accusation:

Did Hague prosecutor change attitude towards Israel after sexual harassment accusation?

According to Wall Street Journal the Hague prosecutor drastically changed his attitude towards Israel after being accused of sexual harassment.

Did Hague prosecutor change attitude towards Israel after sexual harassment accusation?

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance either'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, toured the Jabaliya area in the Gaza Strip and conducted a situational assessment with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command.

Chief of Staff: 'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance either'

Harris dodges question of whether she'd be more pro-Israel than Trump

In CNN town hall, US Vice President deflects to criticism of Trump for admiring dictators when asked if she would be more pro-Israel than her opponent.

Harris dodges question of whether she'd be more pro-Israel than Trump

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

The CIA chief will join Mossad head David Barnea for hostage talks in Doha as Hamas continues to insist on the release of significant terrorists and the end of the war.

Mossad chief heads to Doha for hostage talks

More than 125 missiles to North:

More than 125 missiles to North: Two moderately and three lightly injured on Simchat Torah

On Simchat Torah morning, heavy barrages fired from Lebanon into ​​Acre, Safed and Nahariya region. Four hit by shrapnel from an exploding rocket.

More than 125 missiles to North: Two moderately and three lightly injured on Simchat Torah

Hostage families:

Hostage families call on govt. to give negotiators full authority to secure a deal

Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcomes decision to send an Israeli delegation to talks in Doha, says a negotiated deal is the only way to secure the release of the 101 hostages.

Hostage families call on govt. to give negotiators full authority to secure a deal

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells French media that Israel uncovered a Hezbollah plot to attack Israel via underground tunnels involving jeeps and missiles.

Netanyahu: Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

Hezbollah fires four rockets towards central Israel

IDF says two projectiles were intercepted by the IAF. Fragments of intercepted rocket fall in Herzliya, while a third falls in Palestinian Arab city of Qalqilya.

Hezbollah fires four rockets towards central Israel

Freed hostage tells UN:

Freed hostage tells UN: I was sexually assaulted in the most horrifying way

Amit Soussana, who was freed after 55 days in Hamas captivity, tells the UN Security Council: Do not turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed against innocent civilians.

Freed hostage tells UN: I was sexually assaulted in the most horrifying way

Hezbollah confirms:

Hezbollah confirms: Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

Hezbollah issues statement confirming that Hashem Safieddine was eliminated in a recent Israeli strike in Beirut.

Hezbollah confirms: Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

IDF exposes:

IDF exposes: Six Al Jazeera journalists were Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists

The IDF has disclosed intelligence information and numerous documents found in the Gaza Strip confirming the military affiliation of six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza with Hamas and the Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations.

IDF exposes: Six Al Jazeera journalists were Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists

Watch:

Watch: Final day of Sukkot at the Western Wall

Thousands came to the holy site to throughout the night and for the dawn prayer service.

Watch: Final day of Sukkot at the Western Wall

National Security Council issues severe urgent warning to Israelis in Sri Lanka

In recent days the NSC was exposed to intelligence regarding intentions to commit a terror attack on Israelis, particularly in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. Israelis are called to immediately leave the area of Arugam Bay and the southern and western coasts of the Island.

National Security Council issues severe urgent warning to Israelis in Sri Lanka

'What a child we lost':

'What a child we lost': Maj. (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv laid to rest

The funeral of Maj. (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv, who was killed in action in southern Lebanon, took place on Wednesday afternoon on Mt. Herzl.

'What a child we lost': Maj. (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv laid to rest

Rocket strikes near Acre and Haifa

The rockets struck direct hits on industrial buildings but caused no injuries.

Rocket strikes near Acre and Haifa

'Intentional incitement:'

'Intentional incitement:' IDF Spokesperson's accusations against Channel 14

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari, criticized the publication of a video against the Chief of Staff in a letter to the management of Channel 14: "We demand an immediate cessation of the incitement."

'Intentional incitement:' IDF Spokesperson's accusations against Channel 14

US embassy in Sri Lanka warns citizens of credible terror threat

Sri Lankan police increase security at tourist sites, including sites frequented by Israelis and Jews, in light of credible terror threat in the Arugam Bay area.

US embassy in Sri Lanka warns citizens of credible terror threat

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Soldiers from the 205th Reserve Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing grenade launchers, shoulder-fired missiles, RPGs, combat vests, Kornet missiles, and other weapons that were hidden in a mosque in the heart of a civilian neighborhood.

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Two arrested for incitement to terrorism

Jerusalem police have brought charges against two individuals who incited terrorism.

Two arrested for incitement to terrorism

Indictment:

Indictment: Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Seven individuals were indicted today for the planned assassination of an Israeli mayor and nuclear scientist.

Indictment: Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Blinken:

Blinken: 'Now is time to end war and bring the hostages home'

US Secretary of State calls on Israel to end war following elimination of Yahya Sinwar, allow evem more aid into Gaza as he ends his visit to the Jewish State.

Blinken: 'Now is time to end war and bring the hostages home'

Sukkot dog exhibition for special needs association

The Israel Dog Unit gave a performance to celebrate Sukkot for the Alei Siach special needs support organization.

Sukkot dog exhibition for special needs association

'He's part of the squad':

'He's part of the squad': The Oketz unit's working dogs save lives in Lebanon

Many a soldier in Gaza and Lebanon owes his life to a four-legged friend from the Oketz unit.

'He's part of the squad': The Oketz unit's working dogs save lives in Lebanon

2 long-range rockets intercepted over Tel Aviv

Firing of rockets at Tel Aviv from Lebanon follows interception of 2 UAVs that were launched at Eilat from the east.

2 long-range rockets intercepted over Tel Aviv

3 Hezbollah sector commanders eliminated over last 2 days

Over the past several days, the IAF struck and eliminated the Hezbollah commanders of the Jibchit, Jouaiya, and Qana sectors.

3 Hezbollah sector commanders eliminated over last 2 days

Trump:

Trump: US leak of Israeli plans shows 'enemy within'

Former President questions how a Pentagon employee could leak classified documents related to Israel's plans to retaliate for Iran's missile attack. 'That’s the enemy, I guess that maybe is the enemy from within.'

Trump: US leak of Israeli plans shows 'enemy within'

Kim Jong Un:

Kim Jong Un: US strategic nuclear assets present an ever-increasing threat

North Korean leader inspects key missile bases, reviews the country's "readiness for action of strategic deterrence".

Kim Jong Un: US strategic nuclear assets present an ever-increasing threat

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts UAV that was launched from the east in Syrian space. Earlier. two UAVs were intercepted in the Eilat area.

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

Campus antisemitism:

Campus antisemitism: 12 anti-Israel protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

Authorities apprehend approximately 12 pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators who occupied an administrative building at the University of Minnesota.

Campus antisemitism: 12 anti-Israel protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

US brings new charges against IRGC officer Ruhollah Bazghandi, over plot to murder Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. In the past he was linked to assassination plots against Israeli citizens.

IRGC member charged in the US over plot to murder journalist

Biden on Trump:

Biden on Trump: We gotta lock him up

President Biden says "we gotta lock him up" about Republican nominee, then clarifies: "Politically lock him up".

Biden on Trump: We gotta lock him up

Hostage families to Blinken:

Hostage families to Blinken: Apply more pressure on the mediating countries

Families of American-Israeli hostages meet US Secretary of State, urge him to apply massive pressure on mediating countries, particularly Qatar, to restart negotiations for the return of all hostages.

Hostage families to Blinken: Apply more pressure on the mediating countries

Herzog to Blinken:

Herzog to Blinken: 'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Herzog noted that he was moved to see the Secretary of State meet with the families of the hostages.

Herzog to Blinken: 'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Suspected of espionage:

Suspected of espionage: 'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

The seven suspects of espionage all admitted: 'They didn't do it for the money, the motive was solely to harm Israel's security.'

Suspected of espionage: 'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

Pentagon denies

Senior Pentagon employee behind leak of Israeli retaliatory strike plans, Pentagon denies

A Pentagon official told Sky News Arabia that a director of one of the assistant secretary of defense's offices is suspected of leaking documents with Israel's plans to retaliate for the October 1st missile strike on the country by Iran.

Senior Pentagon employee behind leak of Israeli retaliatory strike plans, Pentagon denies

Gallant to Blinken:

Gallant to Blinken: 'Even after operation ends - we'll continue to strike Hezbollah'

Defense Minister Gallant met with the US Secretary of State and highlighted the importance of the US standing with Israel following Israel’s attack on Iran.

Gallant to Blinken: 'Even after operation ends - we'll continue to strike Hezbollah'

Community rabbi outraged:

Community rabbi outraged: 'Blood libel against 80,000 Azerbaijanis'

Azerbaijan’s rabbi shocked by security affair, says his country is 'the most friendly country to Israel.'

Community rabbi outraged: 'Blood libel against 80,000 Azerbaijanis'

Father of six

Father of six | Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv fell in battle in Lebanon

Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv, a resident of Dolev and a rabbi at the Dolev girls' school, was a father of six.

Father of six | Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv fell in battle in Lebanon

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Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission

ISA team arrests cell after discovering that assassination is imminent

Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission