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Watch: Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Hezbollah members were recorded visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran - many with visible injuries of the kind known to have been caused by the explosive pager attack.

Watch: Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Civilians with drawn weapons:

Civilians with drawn weapons: Dramatic footage from scene of Hadera stabbings

Three civilians draw weapons, facing off against terrorist who stabbed six in Hadera and attempting to stop him. One civilian shoots towards the terrorist's leg, police officer arriving at the scene gains control of terrorist.

Civilians with drawn weapons: Dramatic footage from scene of Hadera stabbings

Hezbollah members visiting Imam Ali Reza shrine

Hezbollah members visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran | What do you notice?

Hezbollah members visiting Imam Ali Reza shrine

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on why IDF is operating in Dahieh: 'Dahieh is not like the rest of Beirut, it's Hezbollah's stronghold. When we say our war is not against the citizens of Lebanon, we mean it: We are sacrificing the element of surprise to warn civilians.'

IDF spokesman: Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

In Gaza and Lebanon

In Gaza and Lebanon, IAF strikes over 230 terror targets in a single day

IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon, eliminating terrorists in close-quarters combat and from the air, and neutralizing launchpads.

In Gaza and Lebanon, IAF strikes over 230 terror targets in a single day

The diplomatic step to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon

Jerusalem has asked the US to try to push for new elections in Lebanon, in the hopes that Hezbollah will lose part of its political power.

The diplomatic step to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon

Donald Trump says he’s visited Gaza, but no record of such a trip exists

Donald Trump says he’s visited Gaza, but no record of such a trip exists. An aide mentioned the former president’s trip to Israel. But Gaza is not in Israel.

Donald Trump says he’s visited Gaza, but no record of such a trip exists

Research:

Research: More Jew-hatred correlated with non-use of IHRA definition

New research shows that states which did not implement the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism have a higher prevalence of Jew-hatred on campuses.

Research: More Jew-hatred correlated with non-use of IHRA definition

No tunnel is too deep:

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar: 'No tunnel is too deep'

The IDF distributed flyers in the Al Mawasi region of Gaza, with a message to Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar: 'Sinwar, there is no tunnel too deep. Ask Nasrallah!'

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar: 'No tunnel is too deep'

New evidence shows how Sennacherib’s military campaign impacted Judean economy

For the first time: Evidence how Sennacherib’s military campaign impacted the economy in the Kingdom of Judah discovered near Jerusalem.

New evidence shows how Sennacherib’s military campaign impacted Judean economy

Lebanon:

Lebanon: German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli news channel

Bild war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer was arrested in Lebanon after interviewing with Kan News.

Lebanon: German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli news channel

Report: Hamas leader ordered return of suicide bombings

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has ordered that the suicide bombings which characterized the Second Intifada be restarted, WSJ reports.

Report: Hamas leader ordered return of suicide bombings

Antisemitic attack in Paris:

Jewish woman: 'They threatened me with a knife and drew swastikas on my body'

Attackers physically and verbally attack Jewish woman in Paris and drew swastikas on her body in red marker. "It is impossible that Jews are living in fear on the streets of Paris,' says one of the community leaders.

Jewish woman: 'They threatened me with a knife and drew swastikas on my body'

Risk to Jews and Israelis

Norway raises terror threat level to second-highest tier, cites risk to Jews and Israelis

Norway elevates terrorism threat level to the second-highest tier, cites heightened risk of attacks targeting Jewish and Israeli interests. Norwegian police officers, who typically do not carry firearms, will now be armed across the country.

Norway raises terror threat level to second-highest tier, cites risk to Jews and Israelis

Report:

Report: Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Report: Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Iran warns Gulf states:

Iran warns Gulf states: Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us

Senior Iranian official says Tehran has warned Gulf states that allowing their airspace to be used for actions against Iran would provoke a response.

Iran warns Gulf states: Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack on US Election Day in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

Afghan national charged for plotting attack on US Election Day in support of ISIS

IAF intercepts UAF fired from the east

Earlier, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV reported that pro-Iranian militias in Iraq had launched a UAV towards a target in Israel.

IAF intercepts UAF fired from the east

Category 5 storm

Hurricane Milton making its way to Florida, strengthens to Category 5

Hurricane Milton again strengthens to Category 5 storm as it heads toward the Florida coastline. Storm surge and hurricane warnings extended along the east coasts of Florida and Georgia.

Hurricane Milton making its way to Florida, strengthens to Category 5

Second time in two weeks

New York Democrat's office vandalized by pro-Palestinians for the second time in two weeks

Red paint and the words “Free Gaza” painted on the outer section of the office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat. A group of lawmakers, including two members of The Squad, condemn the vandalism.

New York Democrat's office vandalized by pro-Palestinians for the second time in two weeks

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reveals that the Hezbollah commanders who were eliminated on Monday were responsible for executing Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

IDF Spokesperson: Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Jabaliya:

Jabaliya: Hamas repaired tunnels and once again fought from them

Soldiers provided disturbing testimonies according to which tunnels that the IDF marked as being dealt with more than half a year ago in Jabaliya have returned to being active.

Jabaliya: Hamas repaired tunnels and once again fought from them

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

The IAF conducted a series of strikes in southern Lebanon on underground command centers of Hezbollah’s units in southern Lebanon: The Nasser Unit, Bader Unit, Aziz Unit, and the Radwan Forces in the area.

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

Exclusive:

Exclusive: IHF Chief Executive tells of Trump's visit to the Ohel

Rabbi David Katz, Executive Director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, shares his experience accompanying Donald Trump to the tomb of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Exclusive: IHF Chief Executive tells of Trump's visit to the Ohel

Sources in Lebanon:

Sources in Lebanon: Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

During the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Lebanon, it was suggested to the Lebanese Prime Minister and Hezbollah to focus on examining the possibility of stopping the fighting.

Sources in Lebanon: Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

Netanyahu to Lebanese people:

Netanyahu to Lebanese people: 'Do you remember when Lebanon was the pearl of the region?'

PM publishes message to Lebanese people in call for peace, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah, his replacement, and his replacement's replacement.

Netanyahu to Lebanese people: 'Do you remember when Lebanon was the pearl of the region?'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

The tunnel was discovered several months ago and crossed about 10 meters from the area of ​​Marwahin in Lebanon and into Israeli territory near the community of Zar'it.

IDF confirms: Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command updates guidelines, announces that in Haifa Bay, the communities of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin, the activity scale will be changed from Partial Activity to Limited Activity, meaning educational activities are prohibited.

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Israeli-French hostages' families meet with President Macron

The Yahalomi and Kalderon families traveled to France to remind the world that two French citizens remain in Hamas captivity.

Israeli-French hostages' families meet with President Macron

Bennett to Jordan Peterson:

Bennett to Jordan Peterson: 'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined Jordan Peterson for an interview about the ongoing struggle against terrosim in the Middle East.

Bennett to Jordan Peterson: 'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Biden to Netanyahu after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

President Biden was furious after the elimination of a Hezbollah leader who had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US for his role in killing hundreds of American servicemen.

Biden to Netanyahu after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

Swords of Iron war most covered news story in Israeli history

The GPO reveals that 5,500 foreign journalists came to Israel to cover the war that began when Hamas committed the October 7 massacre,

Swords of Iron war most covered news story in Israeli history

Radwan Force terror tunnel uncovered, hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force terror tunnel uncovered, hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists killed

Bennett:

Bennett: Striking Iran's nuclear facilities, 'If not now, when?'

Former PM says now is the time for Israel to launch military strikes to cripple Iran's nuclear weapons program, saying Israel has the 'pledge, need, ability, and justification' to do so.

Bennett: Striking Iran's nuclear facilities, 'If not now, when?'

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah terrorists embedded in a school, strikes launcher used to fire massive barrage on Haifa area in northern Israel.

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

Interior Minister responds to Breslov hasidim stranded abroad

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel apologizes, says he cannot help Breslov hasidim return home from Uman, notes, 'There was a travel warning.'

Interior Minister responds to Breslov hasidim stranded abroad

New study reveals:

New study reveals: Chance of using anti-anxiety medication rose 317% after start of war

The new study, based on 19 years of medical data, reveals a significant increase in the likelihood of purchasing short-term anti-anxiety medications during periods of heightened national security tensions in Israel.

New study reveals: Chance of using anti-anxiety medication rose 317% after start of war

October 7th:

October 7th: A moving event in a Muslim country

Jewish school in Baku, Azerbaijan, holds moving event honoring the memory of the October 7th massacre victims.

October 7th: A moving event in a Muslim country

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Golani Brigade takes operational control of a Hezbollah combat compound in Maroun El Ras, Lebanon, that posed a direct threat to the residents of northern Israel.

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound