Documentary:
Documentary: Christopher Columbus was of Sephardic Jewish descent
Spanish documentary finds famous explorer who discovered the Americas was of Jewish descent after determining his final resting place
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240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon struck in last day
Overnight, the 36th Division continued its operational activity in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets and terrorist infrastructure in the area. As part of the activity, the IAF struck Hezbollah launchers, anti-tank missile posts, weapons storage facilities, and additional terror targets.
UN, NGOs demand release of staff detained by Houthis
United Nations expresses 'concern' over criminal prosecution of 3 employees held by Houthi rebels over claims of belonging a 'US-Israeli Spy Network.'
Report:
Report: Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites
US officials say Israel will limit its retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack to strike on military and energy infrastructure targets, leaving Iran's nuclear program alone.
Amid heightened alert:
Amid heightened alert: Norway implementing temporary border checks
The decision follows the raising of Norway's threat level to "high" due to threats to Jewish and Israeli targets.
Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights
The move follows the recent explosions of pages and walkie-talkies in Lebanon that were attributed to Israel.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Israel is the most concrete threat to regional and global peace
Turkish President calls on Russia, Syria, and Iran to implement stronger measures to safeguard Syria’s territorial integrity in response to air strike on Damascus attributed to Israel.
Second time in five months
Shots fired at Toronto Jewish school, for the second time in five months
Gunmen fire shots at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School in Toronto early Saturday morning. No injuries reported. The school was previously targeted in late May.
Suspicious aerial target intercepted in coastal area of Nahariya
IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the coastal area of Nahariya. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: Israel needs to pivot to diplomatic pathway in Lebanon
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, expresses concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.
Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper
Newly disclosed documents show that Hamas had plans for assaults even larger than the October 7th massacre.
Border Police arrest firebombers in Jerusalem
Undercover officers caught the perpetrators in the Isawiya neighborhood before they had the chance to throw a Molotov cocktail.
"Desperation move"
"Desperation move" | Ben Shapiro reacts to Obama's statement against Trump
Watch: Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro reacts on Fox News to former President Obama's criticism of former President Trump as the election nears.
Boeing to lay off nearly 10% of workforce
The aerospace giant described the layoffs as reaching to all levels and intended to be part of a recovery process after multiple workforce and safety incidents.
Favorite Israeli chocolate spread to see price hike
Hashahar, manufacturer of the popular chocolate spread, has announced a price hike in wake of rising cocoa prices.
On Yom Kippur:
On Yom Kippur: Two infants and their mother rescued from burning building
Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, firefighters evacuate two infants and their mother. None injured.
In depth:
In depth: What is UNIFIL?
As Israel's Operation Northern Arrows continues, Israeli forces have come into conflict with UNIFIL steadily more frequently. What is its role in the conflict between Israel and its northern neighbors?
Neo-Nazi falls to his death while climbing Hitler's favorite peak
Extremist groups collect donations for prominent German neo-Nazi's family, to erect monument at site of fall.
Chilling: Shofar-blowing with the families of hostages
A mass Ne'ila prayer was held at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with the families of the hostages held in Gaza. Watch the final shofar-blowing as the fast of Yom Kippur ends.
Watch:
Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon
Soldiers from the 121st Battalion of Brigade 8 blew the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, during operational activities in southern Lebanon.
Watch: Sderot Yeshiva dances following end of Yom Kippur
Students at the Sderot Yeshiva dance following the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Iran's unusual message to Israel
Ahead of expected Israeli retaliation, Iran signals willingness to ignore 'limited' Israeli attack, report says.
2 UAVs fired from Lebanon
Two UAVs fired from Lebanon, direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya
Two UAVs fired from Lebanon cross into Israeli territory. One of them intercepted, the second one hits nursing home in Herzliya. No reports of injuries.
In Washington:
Man charged with assaulting police at anti-Netanyahu protest in Washington
Zachary Allen Kam, 24, from Chicago, arrested for assaulting two police officers during July protests in Washington, D.C., against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Harris to Jewish voters:
Harris to Jewish voters: I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate speaks to Jewish supporters ahead of Yom Kippur: I will never forget October 7, we all must work to ensure nothing like the horrors of that day can ever happen again.
Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response
Israel’s Security Cabinet did not reach a decision on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack in discussions on Thursday night, a source tells CNN.
As Yom Kippur begins
Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Yom Kippur begins
Hezbollah terrorists fire approximately 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Israelis prepare for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Tank commander Itay Fogel killed in action in Gaza
Itay Fogel, 22, a tank commander from the town of Yakir in Samaria, was killed in action in southern Gaza today.
Yom Kippur Eve:
Yom Kippur Eve: 'We ask forgiveness from the hostages we have not yet recovered
The special afternoon prayer before Yom Kippur at Sha'ar Hanegev Junction included a special remembrance of the remaining hostages.
Chabad tunnel incident:
Chabad tunnel incident: Defendants turn down plea deal
Most of the 13 defendants refused to accept the deal which would see them avoiding jail time in exchange for a three-year ban from the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.
'Clear directive to SJP'
NYU attacks Betar Zionist organization
University accuses the Betar organization of 'threatening social media posts' as well as 'acts of violence and vandalism.' World Betar Movement CEO: 'A clear directive to SJP and their terror supporters at NYU to carry out violence against Jewish students.'
Haunting:
Haunting: Fallen soldier's shofar blown at funeral
Major (Res.) Netanel Hershkovitz who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.
IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop until residents return home'
ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'
No peace prize for UNRWA:
No peace prize for UNRWA: Japanese org. of atom bomb survivors wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, also known as Hibakusha, a grassroots Japanese organization, was declared the winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today after UNRWA's nomination was criticized for its connections to Hamas.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'On Simchat Torah we will be joyful, not sad'
Rabbi Eliyahu answered the question of whether to rejoice during the High Holidays despite the war: 'On holidays we will try to do as much as we can to give strength to the public.'
Radwan force anti-tank missile unit commander eliminated
Araeb el Shoga, a commander in the Hezbollah Radwan Forces’ Anti-tank Missile Unit, killed in IAF airstrike.
Watch:
Watch: Former hostage Karina Engel recounts October 7 attack
MDA ceremony held to mark one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre and in memory of 36 volunteers who were killed during the massacre and the war.
Dead baby found next to trash can in Tel Aviv
Police investigating after first responders determine baby found next to garbage can in Tel Aviv is dead.
White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL
The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.
Amid Gaza war:
Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales amid Gaza war
Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.
