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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.

Report | Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

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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!”

Watch: Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

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.

Officials: Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

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.

IDF: Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile

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Watch: Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands taking part in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, hours before Yom Kippur.

Watch: Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

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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.

Watch 91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

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

NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster

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.

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

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.'

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur

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.'

Trump to Americans in Israel: 'No one in history has ever stood with Israel like I have'

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.'

Danon: 'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'

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.

Cleared for publication: Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi 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.

Hostage's mother: 'Inconceivable UNRWA could be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'

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.

Sydney: Anti-Israel protesters declare univ. building 'Haniyeh's building'

'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.

'Gear ready to raid Israel' | Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold 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.

At least 12 terrorists eliminated in strike on command center in Jabaliya

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.

Home Front Command chief: 'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

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.

Did he spy for Israel? | Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

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.

Khaled Mashal: 'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

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.'

Nobel Peace Prize: Petition protesting UNRWA nomination quickly gaining traction

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

Majority of Israelis believe that society still divided, like before Oct. 7

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.

13-year-old released hostage: 'Civilians hit me in Gaza'

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.

Watch: This is how Hamas takes over the humanitarian aid

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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.

Watch: Elisha Medan walks again

Terrorists responsible for missile strikes on Israel eliminated

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists responsible for hundreds of missiles on northern Israel.

Terrorists responsible for missile strikes on Israel eliminated

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.

Report: US promised not to participate in attack on Iran's nuclear sites

'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.

Toronto Mayor under fire for not attending October 7 memorial: I regret that

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.

Biden: Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure

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.

Assessment: Iran wasted a third of its missiles against 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.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

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.

Biden adviser: Sinwar is alive and remains the decision maker

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.

White House: Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect its citizens from Hezbollah

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.

Reports in Syria: Israel struck targets in the Homs area

Advocacy boost:

Advocacy boost: Actor Michael Rapaport and radio host Sid Rosenberg tour Judea and Samaria

One Israel Fund hosts actor Michael Rapaport and popular radio broadcaster Sid Rosenberg on a special tour of Judea and Samaria and Binyamin. Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Chair Israel Ganz: “When all our enemies are trying to destroy us you are doing holy work on the advocacy front.”

Advocacy boost: Actor Michael Rapaport and radio host Sid Rosenberg tour Judea and Samaria

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

UAV fired towards Eilat successfully intercepted by the IAF successfully over the Red Sea. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in barrage on Kiryat Shmona

Revital Yehud, 45, and Dvir Sharvit, 43, are the couple who were killed on Wednesday when a Hezbollah rocket hit the city of Kiryat Shmona.

Cleared for publication: Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in barrage on Kiryat Shmona

Hadera terrorist scouted the area for targets before attacking

New footage of the terrorist shows him riding a motorcycle around the city and checking for other potential targets, including a kindergarten.

Hadera terrorist scouted the area for targets before attacking

Farmer attacked just hours after his gun was confiscated

The farmer was bloodied but remained conscious and survived the attack. He released a video denouncing the IDF for its actions.

Farmer attacked just hours after his gun was confiscated

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Adham Jahout, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network” who relayed information from the Syrian government to Hezbollah, eliminated.

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Ex-haredi man arrested by Hezbollah

Yehoshua Tartakovsky was arrested by Lebanese authorities, and during his investigation, an Israeli passport was found in his possession.

Ex-haredi man arrested by Hezbollah