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.
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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.
Sirens in Ashkelon
Sirens in Ashkelon, IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory
Sirens warning of an infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Ashkelon and the surrounding area. IDF says that the IAF successfully intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.
In air strike
In air strike: Head of Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams eliminated
Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s terror network in Nur Shams, eliminated during joint IDF and Shin Bet counterterrorism activity. An additional terrorist eliminated as well.
NYPD to probe attack on pro-Israel activist in Manhattan
NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating assault of prominent Israel advocate Todd Richman, who was attacked while carrying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration on the anniversary of October 7.
Report
Report | Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next
Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.
Watch:
Watch: Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”
Officials:
Officials: Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack
US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.
IDF:
IDF: Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile
At least two people were injured as a result of a Hezbollah munition explosion in Kibbutz Yir'on. A foreign worker who worked as a tractor driver in the area was pronounced dead.
Watch:
Watch: Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
Thousands taking part in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, hours before Yom Kippur.
Watch:
Watch 91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon
During limited, localized, targeted ground raids of the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, the soldiers dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, destroyed weapons, and engaged in close-quarters combat with terrorists.
NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster
Masked woman claiming to support 'Palestinian resistance' brags about tearing down a poster of an Israeli hostage
Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike
In the first airstrike on western Beirut, the IAF targeted Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law Wafiq Safa, considered one of Hezbollah's top leaders.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur
Avdija announces he will miss first preseason game that falls on holiest day of the year. 'The best way for me to start the season will be by respecting the Jewish tradition along with my brothers and sisters worldwide.'
Trump to Americans in Israel:
Trump to Americans in Israel: 'No one in history has ever stood with Israel like I have'
Former President Trump released a video calling on US citizens in Israel to vote for him. 'No one in history has ever stood with Israel and the Jewish people like I have...The other side doesn't even like you.'
Danon:
Danon: 'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'
Israel's UN Ambassador calls on UNIFIL, Lebanese army to start protecting the Lebanese people from Hezbollah. ' I say: Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people and not to the Iranians.'
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza
Ori Borenstein, an IDF reservist from Lod, Matityahu Marantz, a reservist from the village of Bnei Adam (Seneh), and Netanel Hershkovitz, a Deputy Company Commander from Jerusalem, fell in battle in Gaza.
Hostage's mother:
Hostage's mother: 'Inconceivable UNRWA could be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'
Ayelet Samerano, mother of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered on October 7th and whose body was taken to Gaza by an UNRWA employee, reacts to nomination of UNRWA for prestigious peace award whose winner will be announced tomorrow.
Sydney:
Sydney: Anti-Israel protesters declare univ. building 'Haniyeh's building'
2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Western Sydney University where protesters chose to honor the late murderous leader of the terrorist organization that committed the October 7 massacre.
'Gear ready to raid Israel'
'Gear ready to raid Israel' | Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon
The IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari toured a Hezbollah stronghold in a village in southern Lebanon.
At least 12 terrorists eliminated in strike on command center in Jabaliya
The IAF struck terrorists operating from a command and control center embedded within an area that previously served as a medical compound in Jabaliya in the Gaza Strip.
Home Front Command chief:
Home Front Command chief: 'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'
MG Rafi Milo visited the scenes of missile strikes in Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona and called on civilians to continue following the HFC guidelines.
Did he spy for Israel?
Did he spy for Israel? | Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation
Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.
Khaled Mashal:
Khaled Mashal: 'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'
The senior Hamas official told the Qatari Al Arabi that the Hamas political bureau chief was assassinated by Iran.
Nobel Peace Prize:
Nobel Peace Prize: Petition protesting UNRWA nomination quickly gaining traction
Im Tirtzu petition protesting UNRWA nomination for Nobel Peace Prize quickly gains 12,000 signatures. 'We call on the prize committee not to stain the Prize with the blood found on the hands of UNRWA employees.'
Majority of Israelis:
Majority of Israelis believe that society still divided, like before Oct. 7
13 percent of Israelis believe that Netanyahu expressed remorse for his part in enabling Oct. 7th massacre | Majority of society: Israeli resilience stronger than it was a year ago
13-year-old released hostage: 'Civilians hit me in Gaza'
Eitan Yahalomi, 13, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7, and released in a November 2023 deal, speaks about the kidnapping and his first days in captivity.
Watch: This is how Hamas takes over the humanitarian aid
Hamas terrorists succeed in taking over about half of the humanitarian aid brought into Gaza - and selling it for a high price in order to fund its terror operations.
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Watch: Elisha Medan walks again
Elisha Medan, who was seriously injured in fighting in Gaza and lost both of his legs, walks again with the help of two prostheses, following treatment in the US.
Terrorists responsible for missile strikes on Israel eliminated
IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists responsible for hundreds of missiles on northern Israel.
Report:
Report: US promised not to participate in attack on Iran's nuclear sites
US sends message via Saudi Arabia, promising Iran that it will not aid an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities; Iranian lawmakers call for progress on nuclear weapon.
'I regret that'
Toronto Mayor under fire for not attending October 7 memorial: I regret that
Jewish group demands apology after Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow misses memorial on the first anniversary of October 7. Mayor claims she didn't receive the invitation and also that she was "exhausted" after a lengthy discussion on bike lanes.
Biden:
Biden: Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure
US President in call with American rabbis marking the High Holy Days: You don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.
Assessment:
Assessment: Iran wasted a third of its missiles against Israel
The Iranian regime possessed about 600 "high-quality" missiles before last week's attack in which 180 of them were launched towards Israel.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton makes landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding.
Biden adviser:
Biden adviser: Sinwar is alive and remains the decision maker
White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk tells American rabbis that the US believes that Hamas leader Sinwar is alive and likely hiding in a tunnel under Gaza with hostages nearby.
White House:
White House: Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect its citizens from Hezbollah
White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Israel struck targets in the Homs area
Al-Watan newspaper reports that the attack attributed to Israel targeted a vehicle factory in the area. A fire broke out, but there were no injuries.
