Assessment in Israel:
Assessment in Israel: Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah
Defense establishment believes that, after the attacks on airports in Syria, from where weapons were smuggled to Lebanon, Hezbollah is now smuggling by land.
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25 arrested at NYC anti-Israel protests
Within Our Lifetime states plan to 'turn the city into a frozen zone' during protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival to speak at the UN, demands disbanding of NYPD anti-terror force.
Hezbollah pager explosions
Norway issues warrant for suspect connected to Hezbollah pager explosions
Rinson Jose is a founder of Norta Global Ltd, the Bulgarian company that was reportedly part of the pager supply chain.
Foreign Minister:
Foreign Minister: 'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls for international sanctions against Iran to capitalize on the regime's economic weakness and unpopularity with the Iranian people.
Israel's campaign in NYC:
Israel's campaign in NYC: 'When someone tells you who they are, believe them'
The National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office launched a campaign amid the UNGA to show the Iranian regime's true face.
IAF Commander:
IAF Commander: We work to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah from Iran
Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar referred to the Air Forces activity in the past week and his readiness to expand the activity in the northern arena.
Sid Rosenberg and Michael Rapaport to visit Israel on Oct 7th
The One Israel Fund will host media personalities Sid Rosenberg and Michael Rapaport for a solidarity visit to Israel during the Week of October 7th.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of accepting bribes from Turkish official
New York Mayor accused of accepting gifts and bribes from Turkish official to open Turkish consulate, accepting other bribes and gifts over many years.
IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network
The IDF revealed a network of dozens of fake social media users run by Hezbollah terrorists with the aim of collecting intelligence on IDF soldiers and bases.
Israel secures $8.7 billion US aid package for the war
Defense Ministry Dir. Gen. Eyal Zamir concludes negotiations in Washington for a package of $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for air defense systems.
Abbas to UN:
Abbas to UN: We won't leave, if anyone will, it will be the occupying usurpers
PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.
Minister Gallant:
Minister Gallant: 'We are continuing our sequence of operations'
Minister of Defense Gallant approved the continued offensive actions by the IDF on the northern front and said that there is more work to do to ensure the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes
Barrage of 40 rockets fired at northen Israel
Multiple projectiles intercepted, multiple impact northern Israel in latest Hezbollah barrage.
7th Brigade simulates invasion of Lebanon
The exercise took place a few kilometers from the Lebanese border and trained the troops in maneuvering and combat in thicketed, mountainous terrain.
Home Front Command chief:
Home Front Command chief: We're conducting a 'very significant offensive effort' this week
Major General Rafi Milo, commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, stresses, 'This week we are in a very significant offensive effort, cooperation with the authorities and with emergency organizations is a force multiplier.'
Five injured in serious accident near Tiberias involving an ambulance
MDA medics provided medical treatment to five people who were injured in a serious accident near Tiberias and evacuated them to hospital.
IDF targets infrastructure for moving weapons between Lebanon and Syria
Infrastructure along Syria-Lebanon border, used to transfer weapons for the purpose of harming Israeli civilians, struck by IDF.
Netanyahu orders to tone down attacks on Lebanon
In preparation for talks on a temporary ceasefire on the northern border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders to tone down attacks on Lebanon.
Prime Minister's Office denies reports of impending ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denies reports of ceasefire, says IDF was instructed to strike 'with full force and according to the plans presented.'
Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that negotiations would be held 'only under fire'; political analyst Amit Segal demands: 'Keep your word.'
After 20 hours of quiet:
After 20 hours of quiet: 45 launches towards Acre and its environs
For the first time since Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., Hezbollah launches missiles towards northern Israel; at least five intercepted over Acre.
Portugal:
Portugal: Granddaughter of 'Portuguese Dreyfus' works to right historic wrong
Granddaughter of “Portuguese Dreyfus” takes case for apology and posthumous reinstatement to European Court of Human Rights.
Court in Germany:
Court in Germany: Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal
The Court of Administrative Affairs in Dusseldorf approves the decision of the city police that the anti-Israel slogan is prohibited and illegal.
Back into politics?
Back into politics? Bennett raises funds abroad and announces his political intentions
'As circumstances in Israel have radically changed, I intend to return to politics earlier than planned,' says Former Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, at meetings in Canada.
Without media statement
Without a statement to the media: Netanyahu departs for the UN
The Prime Minister and his wife take off for New York, where the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly.
US sanctions networks over trade benefitting Hezbollah
State Department announces sanctions on one individual and four entities over facilitation of trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hezbollah and the Quds Force of the IRGC.
Trump:
Trump: Iran should be blown to smithereens if it harms a US candidate
After his campaign was briefed on an Iranian plot to assassinate him, Republican presidential nominee says Iran should be blown "to smithereens" if it is involved in the harming of a US White House candidate or ex-president.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on at least one federal criminal charge, two sources say. The charges he is facing are not publicly known at this time.
'The situation is intolerable'
Biden, Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon: The situation is intolerable
US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.
Likud activists throw eggs at father of hostage
Likud activists tell father of IDF lookout held in Gaza: "You are the cancer of the country." President Herzog condemns the remarks.
Macron at the UN:
Macron at the UN: Israel can’t expand its operations in Lebanon without consequence
French President calls for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. On Gaza, he says Israel has the right to protect its people but the operation in Gaza has gone on for “too long”.
Rock attack in Samaria
Rock attack in Samaria: A rock broke the windshield and almost hit me in the head
Arabs throw rocks at a resident of Samaria who was driving on Route 505 between Tapuah and Ariel, smashing the windshield of her car. "A very difficult experience."
Opposition MK supports Netanyahu's trip to the UN
MK Alon Schuster: Netanyahu should fly to the UN, give a speech and return quickly. We support the important trip.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: US not providing Israel intelligence or support against Hezbollah
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh tells reporters the US is not providing any support to Israel in the current conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
IDF reveals:
IDF reveals: Hezbollah rockets, launchers hidden in civilian homes
Military publishes images collected in recent days in which remnants of the weapons that Hezbollah had hidden in civilian homes in the heart of Lebanese villages can be seen.
UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured
Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.
NSC releases report on threats against Israelis aboard for High Holidays
National Security Council publishes report summarizing the increased terror threat to Israelis abroad during the High Holidays from Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, and the increase in antisemitism.
Watch:
Watch: Hezbollah missile hits Mt. Hermon ski lift
A lift at the Mount Hermon ski resort was significantly damaged by a rocket launched from Lebanon. Since the war began Israel's highest mountain and the military installations on it have been targeted daily.
Israel not ruling out
Israel not ruling out | US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
For the first time, the US is working to reach a deal that would tie together both the northern and southern fronts of Israel's war, Hezbollah reportedly showing interest.
Watch:
Watch: Families of hostages demand UN Human Rights Council act immediately
Family members of hostages held in Gaza appear before the UN Human Rights Council, calling for immediate action to secure the return of their loved ones, who have been held in horrific conditions for almost a year.
