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US imposes sanctions on 'Hilltop Youth'

Biden Treasury announces new sanctions on 'violent extremist' Jews in Judea and Samaria, including the 'Hilltop Youth' group and other Jewish activists.

Jimmy Carter becomes first President to turn 100

Carter's single term in office included landmark events such as the Camp David accords, the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, and the capture of several Americans in the Iranian embassy.

Keir Starmer meets families of hostages

British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front Command guidelines'

PM responds to reports that Iran is preparing for a significant attack against Israel, asks Israelis to obey the directives of the Home Front Command

White House official:

White House official: 'Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel'

IDF Spokesperson confirms US warned Israel of threat of imminent Iranian attack, White House official says US preparing to aid in Israel's defense against this attack.

Gallant:

Gallant: 'We're eliminating Hezbollah, dismantling Radwan Force'

Defense Minister briefed by Northern Command head on Operation Northern Arrows, shown weapons 'found by the IDF in areas from where Radwan forces planned to launch attacks to kill and kidnap Israeli citizens.'

British MP

British MP calls for Star of David to be displayed at every UK point of entry

Former British Minister of State for Immigration Robert Jenrick vows to move the UK embassy in Israel to Jerusalem if elected PM, says he wants Britain to be the most welcoming country for Jews.

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details Hezbollah's plan to commit an October 7-style attack throughout northern Israel.

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: IDF conducted dozens of counterterror operations in Lebanon

The IDF spokesman revealed that the IDF has been operating throughout the last few months in southern Lebanon, some of the time for several days in a row, and located terrorist tunnels. The operations were carried out up to 2-3 km from the border with Israel in the nearby villages.

In Jerusalem and central Israel:

In Jerusalem and central Israel: Home Front Command limits gatherings on Rosh Hashanah

IDF restricts gatherings in Jerusalem and central Israel to 30 people outdoors, 300 indoors, following rocket barrage on central Israel. Central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall expected to be canceled.

Israeli President welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors from Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, and Papua New Guinea.

Following start of ground op:

Following start of ground operation: Three injured in barrage from Lebanon

Sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, and multiple other communities after missile barrage launched from Lebanon; IDF reports between 3-5 launches, some of which were intercepted.

Shechem:

Shechem: Two terrorists eliminated, IDF soldier severely injured

Four IDF soldiers injured, one of them seriously, in a shootout with terrorists in Shechem; two terrorists eliminated, including a key figure in Judea, Samaria, terror.

Chilly weather expected ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Rain, fog, and lower temperatures expected as the Jewish New Year sets in, with temperatures expected to rise over the weekend.

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: Ground operation builds on measures to eliminate Hezbollah leadership

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing importance of ground initiative in allowing Israelis from northern Israel to return home safely.

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'Our war is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari explains Israel's targeted raids in Lebanon, stresses, 'Hezbollah is the world's largest non-state army, southern Lebanon is swarming with Hezbollah terrorists and weapons.'

Houthis claim responsibility

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea, explosions heard in central Israel

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of kilometers off the coast of central Israel. Residents of Gush Dan report hearing the echoes of the explosion.

IDF spokesman to Lebanese:

IDF spokesman to Lebanese: Don't cross into area south of the Litani River

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee warns Lebanese to avoid traveling from north of the Litani River to the area south of it. 'There is intense fighting, Hezbollah is using you as human shields.'

'Don't fall in the trap'

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel: 'Don't fall in the trap of war'

While many on Iran's conservative side are pushing for an attack on Israel, reformists are warning against a war.

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

IDF takes out Hamas command and control center embedded in UNRWA's Shejaiya school in Gaza City.

Original way to evade arrest:

Original way to evade arrest: Arab illegal infiltrator joins haredi demonstration

A resident of Bethlehem in his 30s who had entered Israeli sovereign territory illegally was caught attempting to fit in at a demonstration against haredi military conscription.

IDF operation in southern Lebanon 'unlike anything since 2006'

IDF's 98th Division begins targeted operations in southern Lebanon; IDF releases footage from preparations.

US won't seek second term on UN Human Rights Council

Former President Trump withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018, citing its longstanding anti-Israel bias, but the Biden Administration reversed Trump’s decision.

Gallant and Austin agree:

Gallant and Austin agree: Hezbollah infrastructure along the border must be dismantled

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israel strikes Damascus, three locals killed

Syrian state television reports that three local citizens were killed in an attack attributed to Israel, including a television presenter. Nine civilians were injured.

Trump's would-be assassin pleads not guilty to federal charges

Ryan Wesley Routh enters plea of not guilty to federal charges related to attempt to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf club.

Ground incursion?

Lebanese army retreats from border, Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon

Lebanese army retreats from border, Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon.

Report:

Report: US says limited Israeli operations in Lebanon have begun

Lebanese military evacuates 5 km from the Israel-Lebanon border in expectation of Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Biden:

Biden: 'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'

US President calls for a "ceasefore now" in response to question about reports Israel will soon launch a ground operation in southern Lebanon.

Ground op in Lebanon?

IDF appoves plans for northern front ahead of possible ground op in Lebanon

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, together with many division commanders, have been approving plans for the coming days at the Northern Command.

Hezbollah surface-to-air missile warehouse near Beirut destroyed

IAF destroys warehouse of surface-to-air missile launchers that Hezbollah had placed about 1.5 kilometers from Lebanon's international airport

English Hospital in Nazareth:

Newborn dies during French C-section procedure at English Hospital in Nazareth

Ministry of Health investigates possible connection between the death of a newborn and the controversial method that has been previously banned in Israel.

Report:

Report: US told limited ground op in Lebanon imminent

Israeli officials tell US that Israel is preparing to launch a ground operation to clear out terrorist infrastructure from southern Lebanon in an operation that would be smaller than the 2006 war, the Washington Post reports.

ISA warns:

ISA warns: Iran stepping up efforts to carry out assassinations in Israel

Shin Bet warns of increase in Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens to carry out attacks on Israeli officials.

IDF attacks Beirut:

IDF attacks Beirut: Commander of medium-range rocket array eliminated

In the past week Air Force fighter jets attacked and destroyed commanders and sites belonging to Hezbollah's missile and rocket array.

Iranian cleric:

Iranian cleric: 'Jews have had access to genies since Davidic times'

Cleric claims in televised interview that Israel was able to eliminate Hassan Nasrallah by employing the aid of supernatural creatures and advanced technologies the Jews have supposedly had for 3,000 years.

PFLP Lebanon branch head eliminated

Nidal Abdel-Aal, Head of the Lebanon Branch of the PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) terrorist organization, and Imad Odeh, who was the Head of PFLP's Military Office in Lebanon, eliminated.

Sweden Stands With Israel:

Sweden Stands With Israel, Commemorating October 7 at Kristet Center Örebro

Pastor Per-Åke Eliasson, Senior Pastor of Kristet Center Örebro: 'Our support for Israel is rooted in love, in faith, and in the belief that we must stand up against hatred wherever it exists. This is a fight for humanity, for decency, and for the right to live in peace.'

Israeli airspace

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation for Israeli airspace

EASA recommends airline operators avoid Israel, Lebanon, airspace, Transportation Ministry works to prove recommendation stems from outside interests and not security concerns.

Binyamin region farmer:

Binyamin region farmer: 'The State views me and my fellow shepherds as an enemy'

Police delivered a restraining order to Tal Yinon Dardik, a father of three who manages a farm near the town of Kochav Hashachar.