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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.

NSC releases report on threats against Israelis aboard for High Holidays

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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.

Watch: Hezbollah missile hits Mt. Hermon ski lift

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.

Israel not ruling out | US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

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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.

Watch: Families of hostages demand UN Human Rights Council act immediately

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: Don't be fooled, Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

Foreign Minister: Don't be fooled, Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer

Slain hostages' loved ones:

Slain hostages' loved ones in TIME: Where is the world?

The loved ones of the six hostages who were murdered last month condemned the inaction of political, cultural, and religious leaders around the world to have their loved ones released.

Slain hostages' loved ones in TIME: Where is the world?

Trump:

Trump: Big threats on my life by Iran

Former Pres. briefed on Iranian efforts to have him killed, says 'An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!'

Trump: Big threats on my life by Iran

Noa Kirel reschedules event:

Noa Kirel reschedules event: 'Praying for quieter and safer days'

Israeli singer Noa Kirel announces decision to delay performance due to security tensions, fighting in northern Israel. 'I think this is the right decision.'

Noa Kirel reschedules event: 'Praying for quieter and safer days'

US governor in Binyamin: “We stand with you.”

This was the first visit of a US state governor to Judea and Samaria in recent years.

US governor in Binyamin: “We stand with you.”

Hezbollah official:

Hezbollah official: 1,500 terrorists out of commission after beeper blasts

Hezbollah, possibly Israel's 'most formidable' enemy, may number up to 100,000 terrorists.

Hezbollah official: 1,500 terrorists out of commission after beeper blasts

Sarcasm:

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader: 'Happy to book you in for an eye test'

Iranian leader, Ali Khamenei, tweeted: 'Hezbollah is winning.' Assuta Hospital responds in Farsi: "Happy to book you in for an eye test.'

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader: 'Happy to book you in for an eye test'

CEO of Internet Rimon:

CEO of Internet Rimon: Content on social media causes PTSD in adolescents

Yariv Pe'er, CEO of Internet Rimon, explains how traumatic content on social media causes adolescents and adults to develop secondary post-traumatic symptoms.

CEO of Internet Rimon: Content on social media causes PTSD in adolescents

Sirens in Tel Aviv:

Sirens in Tel Aviv: This is why one missile set off so many sirens

Sirens sounded in multiple locations in central Israel after Hezbollah launched a single surface-to-surface missile towards the area.

Sirens in Tel Aviv: This is why one missile set off so many sirens

Hezbollah fires at Mossad HQ:

Hezbollah takes responsibility for surface-to-surface missile fired from Lebanon

Hezbollah takes responsibility for surface-to-surface missile fired at Mossad HQ: This is the place responsible for the pagers explosion and killing of top officials in the organization.'

Hezbollah takes responsibility for surface-to-surface missile fired from Lebanon

Nova artist launches new October 7th exhibition with StandWithUs

'Faces of October 7th' exhibition opens in Jerusalem with the families of victims, ahead of Oct. 7th anniversary.

Nova artist launches new October 7th exhibition with StandWithUs

Residents of north refuse to return home without full security

Netanyahu to residents of the north: ‘We will bring you all back to your homes safely’.' Residents: 'Ending the war with a political agreement, without an intense war, will have repercussions for generations.'

Residents of north refuse to return home without full security

3 Palestinian Authority Arabs caught with knife near Jewish town

Police arrest three Palestinian Authority Arabs traveling on highway while in possession of knife, drugs; four illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs arrested in Meah She'arim.

3 Palestinian Authority Arabs caught with knife near Jewish town

American-Armenian influencer: 'Israel is a parasitic entity'

Since the war in Gaza, and particularly amid the ongoing conflict in the north, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, leaving Jewish communities deeply concerned.

American-Armenian influencer: 'Israel is a parasitic entity'

Despite tensions:

PM Netanyahu to speak at UN General Assembly

Despite tensions, Prime Minister's Offices confirms that Netanyahu will travel to US to speak at UN on Thursday; and will hold consultations with security officials on attacks in Lebanon.

PM Netanyahu to speak at UN General Assembly

Report:

Report: Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Source tell Reuters Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the rebels.

Report: Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Trump would-be assassin charged

Prosecutors charge Ryan Wesley Routh with the attempted assassination of a prominent presidential candidate, allege he camped outside Trump's golf course for hours.

Trump would-be assassin charged

Danon says thank you

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias, Danon says thank you

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, blasts UN during speech at the General Assembly. Ambassador Danon: You are a true friend of the State of Israel.

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias, Danon says thank you

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: Hezbollah official was responsible for firing at Haifa

Hezbollah confirms death of Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, the head of its missiles and rockets force. IDF Spokesperson: "Qabisi was a central knowledge hub for managing a large missile arsenal including against Israel."

IDF Spokesperson: Hezbollah official was responsible for firing at Haifa

No injuries

UAV fired from the east falls in the Arava region, no injuries

Siren warning of hostile aircraft infiltration activated in the Arava region. IDF says a UAV crossing from the east fell in the area. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

UAV fired from the east falls in the Arava region, no injuries

Letters sent to God reach their destination

David Laron, CEO of Israel Post, hands collection of letters addressed to God, which had been sent from around the world and collected by Israel Post over the past year, to Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites.

Letters sent to God reach their destination

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Bringing back hostages, ending attacks on north should be UN priority

President Isaac Herzog interviewed on CNN’s One World news program. says return of the hostages and ending Hezbollah attacks 'be the most important priority of all the world leaders who are meeting right now at The UN General Assembly.'

President Herzog: Bringing back hostages, ending attacks on north should be UN priority

Omer Adam joins Special in Uniform band for emotional performance

Singer Omer Adam joined the special needs military band 'Special in Uniform' tonight to render an emotional performance of the song 'Tefila'.

Omer Adam joins Special in Uniform band for emotional performance

America's warning to Israel on conflict with Hezbollah

Hebrew media reports the US warned Israel to limit its response to Hezbollah rocket attacks to strikes on Hezbollah targets and that the striking of Lebanese infrastructure is a 'red line.'

America's warning to Israel on conflict with Hezbollah

24 Years Later:

24 Years Later: Father welcomes death of terrorist who planned son's abduction

Yaakov Avitan, the father of Sergeant Major Adi Avitan who was kidnapped and killed in Mount Dov in 2000, welcomed the elimination of the person who planned the kidnapping.

24 Years Later: Father welcomes death of terrorist who planned son's abduction

Gallant:

Gallant: 'Hezbollah today is not the same Hezbollah of a week ago'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF exercise held by Brigade 7 of the Armored Corps and Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade, cautions that Hezbollah is not Hamas.

Gallant: 'Hezbollah today is not the same Hezbollah of a week ago'

Hostages' families meet with new British government

The families of hostages met today with new British MPs and asked for their support in recovering their loved ones.

Hostages' families meet with new British government

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

President Herzog: 'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

Minister Porush:

Minister Porush: Accessible elevator at the Western Wall within a year and a half

Minister of Jerusalem Meir Porush toured the Western Wall elevator construction site that will make the Western Wall accessible to those with disabilities from the Jewish Quarter.

Minister Porush: Accessible elevator at the Western Wall within a year and a half

House Committee

House Committee asks IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of anti-Israel groups

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith writes to IRS chief that WESPAC and The People's Forum should have their tax-exempt status revoked for promoting illegal activity and support for terrorism over involvement in antisemitic demonstrations.

House Committee asks IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of anti-Israel groups

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Someone with a rocket in their garage will not have a house'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Intelligence Directorate base and promised: 'We will continue to strike Hezbollah.'

Netanyahu: 'Someone with a rocket in their garage will not have a house'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Head of Hezbollah missile unit eliminated in Beirut

IDF confirms targeted strike in Beirut's Dahieh area, parallel to additional strikes deep in Lebanese territory, eliminated Ibrahim Qubaisi, the head of Hezbollah's missile unit.

IDF confirms: Head of Hezbollah missile unit eliminated in Beirut

Britain:

Britain: PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

PM Kier Starmer tripped up while listing his desires for the Middle East and addressing the issue of the hostages held in Gaza.

Britain: PM Starmer calls for the return of the Israeli 'sausages'

Guterres applauded at UN for accusing Israel of "collective punishment'

UN Secretary-General's statement condemning October 7 and taking of hostages during address to UNGA met with silence, attack on Israel met with applause.

Guterres applauded at UN for accusing Israel of "collective punishment'

Biden in last UN speech:

Biden in last UN speech: 'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

Outgoing President delivers farewell address to global body as Gaza conflict continues and Lebanon conflict heats up.

Biden in last UN speech: 'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

Bennett to Lebanese people: Stand up against Hezbollah!

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had a message for the people of Lebanon during a recent interview.

Bennett to Lebanese people: Stand up against Hezbollah!