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Khamenei claims:

Khamenei claims: Israel committing crimes against children

Iran's Supreme Leader, whose country sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, accused Israel of committing "shameless crimes" against children, not combatants.

Ch. 12 commentator explains:

Channel 12 commentator explains: How Sa'ar's appointment as Defense Minister was thwarted

Amit Segal describes the events behind the scenes in the talks between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar that led to the dramatic announcement by Sa'ar.

State Department to US citizens:

State Department to US citizens: Leave Lebanon while options are still available

State Department updates travel advisory to Lebanon, cites ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

German soccer club pays tribute to murdered hostage

German soccer club Werder Bremen pays homage to murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin display tribute featuring his portrait alongside the words: "Shalom, Salam, Peace."

Clashes at Tel Aviv protest:

Clashes at Tel Aviv protest: Hostage's relative detained, protesters surround police car

Police detain Shachar Mor Zahiro, nephew of murdered hostage Avraham Munder; protesters and Labor MKs surround squad car.

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in October 7th massacre

The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.

Watch:

Watch: Former Chief of Staff lies on road in anti-government protest

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz joins anti-government protest in Caesarea, joins protesters in blocking road; police forcibly remove him.

Municipalities throughout northern Israel announce school closures

In northern Israel, municipalities face choice of in-person learning, remote learning, or a mix, after IDF announces change to safety guidelines due to threat from Lebanon.

IDF spokesman: 'We're preparing for an attack by Hezbollah'

Gatherings from Haifa and northwards limited to 30 participants outdoors, 300 indoors; guidelines for the rest of Israel remain unchanged.

27 years later:

27 years later: Defense Minister shares personal closure from strike on Hezbollah

Exactly 27 years ago, in September 1997, 12 of Defense Minister Gallant's comrades and subordinates from Shayetet 13 were killed in action against Hezbollah. On Friday, Israel eliminated the terrorist responsible.

Home Front Command to raise alert level in northern Israel

Northern Command conducts situational assessment on northern border, Home Front Command expected to issue stricter guidelines for residents of wide swaths of northern Israel.

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

Armed terrorists eliminated while trying to take over humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza; IDF strikes Hamas command and control center embedded in Gaza's Al Falah School.

IDF soldier severely injured in operation in Jenin

IDF soldier from the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit severely injured by gunfire after terrorists fire towards forces in Jenin.

IDF eliminates key Hamas intelligence operative

IDF eliminates key Hamas terrorist, strikes 20 terror targets in central and southern Gaza.

Strikes in Lebanon:

Strikes in Lebanon: 180 targets struck, thousands of launcher barrels dismantled

Around 90 rockets launched towards northern Israel throughout Saturday, sparking fires in a number of locations; residents of northern Israel instructed to remain near shelters.

'Old antisemitic tropes'

Trump criticized for warning to Jewish voters: Resorting to oldest antisemitic tropes

Harris campaign and several Jewish groups criticize former President who warned that Jewish voters would bear some of the blame if he lost the presidential election in November.

Danon to Lebanese FM:

Danon to Lebanese FM: The suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders

During UN Security Council meeting, Lebanese Foreign Minister accuses Israel of attacking Lebanon. Ambassador Danon responds: If you continue to ignore Hezbollah’s aggression, the pain and suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders.

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil eliminated in rare Beirut strike

IDF eliminates Ibrahim Aqil, Head of Hezbollah's Operations Unit. US already classified him as a "terrorist" in 2015 offering 7 million dollars for any information on him.

Watch:

Watch: UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed

Or Gat, brother of slain hostage Carmel Gat, shows UN chief Antonio Guterres IDF footage of the tunnel in which she and six other hostages were murdered.

Gallant:

Gallant: Even in the Dahieh in Beirut - we will continue to pursue our enemy

Defense Minister completes situational assessment following the elimination of top Hezbollah commander: The sequence of actions will continue until our goal is achieved.

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

The chilling letter written by Captain Daniel Toaff

Captain Daniel Toaff was killed in the building explosion in Rafah; earlier, he wrote, 'I had the privilege to live this life, a life of universality and doing good for the people of Israel with my very body.'

Report:

Report: Pentagon concerned Israel close to ground invasion of Lebanon

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah still has a 'formidable' arsenal of 150,000 missiles, army of 30,000 full-time terrorists, many of them veterans, WSJ reports.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'We did not want this war, but we are entitled to live'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted about the growing tensions in the north and praised Israel's security forces for their ongoing efforts against Hezbollah.

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

'No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,' Foreign Ministry slams.

Poll: Likud party leading, continuing to gain support

New poll shows Likud leading second-largest party by three seats, center-left parties losing strength if former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett runs at head of new party.

Arab reports:

Arab reports: Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah figure in Damascus

Israel eliminated senior figure in Iraqi Hezbollah battalions, Arab reports say.

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Samaria

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Mevo Dotan, none injured. 'We could have been attending children's funerals now - enough with the acceptance.'

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Despite tensions in northern Israel: Tens of thousands of Jews arrive at Western Wall to recite Selichot prayers, praying for the return of the hostages and protection for Israel's soldiers.

Netanyahu planning to remove 200 NIS bill from circulation

Knesset's Subcommittee on Advancing the Fight Against Crime in the Arab Sector recommends canceling 200 NIS bill, as part of efforts to eradicate black money.

Quiet night in northern Israel following Lebanon attacks

Residents of northern border area experience quiet night after unusual wave of attacks in Lebanon; IDF cancels restrictions.

'He's an unwavering ally'

WJC President Ronald Lauder meets Macron: He's an unwavering ally

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder expresses his deep appreciation for French President's ongoing commitment to the Jewish community.

Report:

Report: US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term

Wall Street Journal report: US officials believe that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to occur before Biden's term concludes in January.

Due to MidEast tensions

Delta suspends flights to Israel through the end of the year due to Middle East tensions

Delta Air Lines announces direct flights between New York and Tel Aviv will be paused through December 31 "due to ongoing conflict in the region".

For the first time:

Harris' running mate meets families of American hostages for the first time

Democratic vice presidential nominee meets families of Americans held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, tells them "he will do whatever he can to shine a light on their cause."

Trump:

Trump: Israel has to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth

Former US President speaks at an event on antisemitism in Washington, DC: This ugly tide of antisemitic, pro-Hamas bigotry and hate will be turned back and crushed. You have to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth.

For seven months

Terrorist occupying a bed in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital for seven months

The terrorist who murdered Matan Elmaliah near Ma'ale Adumim this past February has been hospitalized in a vegetative state at Jerusalem hospital, and has yet to be released despite court approval.

Report:

Report: Israel planned pager explosions for 15 years

US intelligence source tells ABC News that Israel had a hand in the manufacturing of pagers that exploded on Hezbollah terrorists, and the operation had been planned for at least 15 years.

Netherlands:

Netherlands: One dead, one wounded in stabbing rampage in Rotterdam

Witnesses at the scene say the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar”. Local police say they are investigating the incident and no motive has yet been established.