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Housing Minister:

Housing Minister: 'This is the minimum - we're demanding what we deserve'

'We do our part, we want to know that we'll also receive our part,' Housing Minister and United Torah Judaism chief Yitzhak Goldknopf says.

Housing Minister: 'This is the minimum - we're demanding what we deserve'

Russian Jewish Congress VP:

Russian Jewish Congress VP: This is how I brought Europe to commemorate the Holocaust

A decade of ‘Liberation and Rescue Day’: Dr. Zakharayev’s revolutionary initiative, in an in-depth interview.

Russian Jewish Congress VP: This is how I brought Europe to commemorate the Holocaust

Lapid moved by Book of Tanya printed in Gaza

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries bring MK Yair Lapid Four Species, Tanya, at his office.

Lapid moved by Book of Tanya printed in Gaza

Captured terrorists admit:

Captured terrorists admit: Hezbollah paid UNIFIL for use of their positions

Hezbollah took over and used UNIFIL cameras near the Lebanon-Israel border, paid UNIFIL for use of its posts, report says.

Captured terrorists admit: Hezbollah paid UNIFIL for use of their positions

One missile intercepted:

One missile intercepted: Sirens sound in wide swaths of northern Israel

Sirens sound in Haifa, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, and other areas; IDF says it intercepted a single missile.

One missile intercepted: Sirens sound in wide swaths of northern Israel

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer sings to Noa Argamani

Hasidic American singer Lipa Schmeltzer dedicates song to rescued hostage Noa Argamani, singing praises of her faith and strength of character. Watch.

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer sings to Noa Argamani

Sukkot joy in the Beit El Yeshiva: an album

Beit El Yeshiva holds festive prayers in the yeshiva sukkah, attended by dean Rabbi Zalman Melamed and Psagot's Rabbi Shlomo Weitzen, a teacher in the yeshiva whose son fell in the war.

Sukkot joy in the Beit El Yeshiva: an album

Near civilian homes:

Near civilian homes: Vehicle carrying rocket launcher destroyed in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers locate and destroy dozens of long- and short-range missiles in a weapons storehouse hidden in the heart of a Lebanese neighborhood.

Near civilian homes: Vehicle carrying rocket launcher destroyed in southern Lebanon

US Sec. of Defense:

US Sec. of Defense: THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the US could put the system into operation very quickly and added: 'We're on pace with our expectations.'

US Sec. of Defense: THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Israeli official:

Israeli official: 'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Israeli source says that after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Qatar holds the keys to a prisoner swap deal and the ability to pressure Hamas.

Israeli official: 'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

Yigal Calek, whose compositions have become staples in Jewish homes and synagogues around the world, passed away on Monday at the age of 80

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

Watch:

Watch: Trump works at McDonald's and attacks Harris

About two weeks before the presidential elections, the former president went to a branch of the food chain and served several customers. He took the opportunity to attack his competitor.

Watch: Trump works at McDonald's and attacks Harris

Conservative and Jewish figures protest CBS' stance on Jerusalem

The heads of several politically conservative and Jewish groups sent a strongly worded letter to CBS News protesting its directive not to refer to Jerusalem as Israel.

Conservative and Jewish figures protest CBS' stance on Jerusalem

Report:

Report: Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Among Israel's demands is the right to actively ensure that Hezbollah would not rebuild itself in southern Lebanon.

Report: Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Operations in Lebanon and Gaza

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

The IAF struck dozens of launchers that were aimed toward the Israeli home front. In Gaza IDF soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists.

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

Trump overtakes Harris for first time in The Hill forecast

Latest Decision Desk HQ/The Hill election forecast gives Trump a 52 percent chance of winning the 2024 presidential race, while Harris holds a 42 percent chance.

Trump overtakes Harris for first time in The Hill forecast

Trump:

Trump: October 7 happened because they have no respect for Biden

Former US President slams Biden administration for failing to prevent bloody conflicts: Iran had no money, and Biden allowed them to have $300 billion.

Trump: October 7 happened because they have no respect for Biden

Former Amb. Michael Oren:

Former Amb. Michael Oren: Harris' claim is a very dangerous precedent

Former Israeli ambassador to the US urges the White House to state unequivocally that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza.

Former Amb. Michael Oren: Harris' claim is a very dangerous precedent

Trump:

Trump: I had a very nice call with Netanyahu

After PMO says Netanyahu and Trump spoke on Saturday, former President says he told the Prime Minister: You do what you have to do.

Trump: I had a very nice call with Netanyahu

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts two UAVs that were approaching Israeli territory from the east in two different instances. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim they attacked a "vital target" in the Jordan Valley.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Iranian official:

Iranian official: We will respond at a higher level if Israel hits military targets

Iranian military source says that if Israel targets Iran’s nuclear positions, Iran will consider its nuclear policies.

Iranian official: We will respond at a higher level if Israel hits military targets

After defense show ban

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France in wake of defense show ban

Foreign Minister says his ministry will take “legal and diplomatic measures” against France’s decision to bar Israeli companies from Euronaval defense show: France must stand by Israel and not act against it.

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France in wake of defense show ban

Poll after Sinwar elimination:

Poll after the elimination of Sinwar: Likud, Religious Zionist Party gain strength

The coalition wins 55 seats, compared to 60 for the opposition parties without Hadash-Ta'al.

Poll after the elimination of Sinwar: Likud, Religious Zionist Party gain strength

IDF to target al-Qard al-Hassan in its Lebanon strikes, report says

IDF to target 'different branches' of Hezbollah financing organization al-Qard al-Hassan, Lebanese civilians urged to stay 500 meters away from target sites.

IDF to target al-Qard al-Hassan in its Lebanon strikes, report says

Nova massacre survivor found dead a year later on her birthday

Brother of Shirel Golan, 22, who was found dead today after surviving the October 7 massacre, says her PTSD was ignored by the state. The Welfare Ministry says she was treated.

Nova massacre survivor found dead a year later on her birthday

Saudi channel suspended by Iraq for calling Hamas leaders terrorists

MBC network's offices in Iraq stormed and ransacked by Shi'ite militia supporters angered by the network's description of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar as terrorists.

Saudi channel suspended by Iraq for calling Hamas leaders terrorists

Revealed:

Revealed: This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

At 2:58 a.m. on the morning of October 7, the ISA sent out a warning that Hamas terrorists had activated the SIM cards placed in their phones.

Revealed: This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

Hebron: A perfect destination for a Sukkot family trip

Hebron offers an exciting and safe experience for a family trip during the Sukkot holiday, with plenty of attractions and activities for all ages.

Hebron: A perfect destination for a Sukkot family trip

Footage reveals:

Footage reveals: This is the building where Yahya Sinwar was killed

Brigade commander who identified Yahya Sinwar's body recalls: 'We spoke among ourselves, saying, 'Wow, he looks like Sinwar,' we didn't believe it.'

Footage reveals: This is the building where Yahya Sinwar was killed

Tunnel shafts and weapons located by Golani troops in southern Lebanon

4 terrorists who were barricaded in underground infrastructure eliminated in same incident in which 5 soldiers were killed last week.

Tunnel shafts and weapons located by Golani troops in southern Lebanon

ICC prosecutor accused of harassing female coworker

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Kahn says he and the court are being subject to false accusations following report he was accused of harassment before he announced he is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

ICC prosecutor accused of harassing female coworker

Jerusalem residents to see property tax hike?

New proposal suggests that residents of newer buildings will be charged a higher property tax fee, regardless of geographic location.

Jerusalem residents to see property tax hike?

Operations in Lebanon: Over 100 targets struck in a day

IDF continues operational activity in southern Lebanon, locating and dismantling vast amounts of weaponry and launchers - including the launcher that fired projectiles earlier today toward northern Israel.

Operations in Lebanon: Over 100 targets struck in a day

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli attack plans 'deeply concerning'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll receive briefing on the leak of Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran today, adds that he spoke with Netanyahu to express his support for Israel.

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli attack plans 'deeply concerning'

Attack on haredi youth:

1 attacker deported from Switzerland, 2nd attacker missing after assault on haredi youth

1 attacker deported from Switzerland months after assault on 19-year-old haredi tourist from the UK by Muslim asylum seekers. The location of the 2nd suspect is currently unknown.

1 attacker deported from Switzerland, 2nd attacker missing after assault on haredi youth

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

'G-d protected Netanyahu because he protects the Land of Israel,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

Leading rabbi: Heaven protected Netanyahu

Four armed terrorists caught near Mitzpe Yericho

Four Palestinian Arabs armed with weapons and a full magazine are arrested near Nabi Musa, following civilians' reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

Four armed terrorists caught near Mitzpe Yericho

The cost of the operation to eliminate Nasrallah

The economic cost of the expansion of the war to remove the threat posed by Hezbollah over the last month has been revealed.

The cost of the operation to eliminate Nasrallah

Cash for info on hostages

Offered cash for info on hostages: 'I'm swamped with messages, some are being checked'

SodaStream founder and former CEO Daniel Birnbaum explains what is behind the idea to give $100,000 to any Palestinian who helps lead to the release of the hostages

Offered cash for info on hostages: 'I'm swamped with messages, some are being checked'

'How can one breathe without you?'

'How can one breathe without you?': IDF soldier Yishai Greenbaum laid to rest

Greenbaum passed away from his wounds after being critically injured in Lebanon. His widow, Hadas, eulogized: 'We received a harsh blow, but we are stronger than this, despite everything, the people of Israel live.'

'How can one breathe without you?': IDF soldier Yishai Greenbaum laid to rest