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.
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Widespread strikes
Widespread strikes: IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon
Reports in Lebanon say that at least 70 targets were struck simultaneously. Lebanese security sources tell Reuters that the strikes were some of the 'most intense bombing since the start of the war.'
Report:
Report: Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating
Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.
State Department:
State Department: 'If Hezbollah stopped attacking, we'd press Israel to stop'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says as long as the Hezbollah attacks on Israel since October 7 continue, Israel should be expected 'to launch military action to defend itself as any country would.'
IDF operates in Samaria
IDF operates in Samaria: Airstrike near Jenin, four terrorists eliminated
Earlier in the day, IDF forces eliminated four terrorists in firefights. No Israeli forces were harmed.
Trump visit to Brooklyn kosher deli canceled after owner dies
Former President was to visit Gottlieb's kosher deli in Williamsburg today, but the visit was canceled when owner Shalom Yosef Gottlieb suffered a fatal heart attack.
Danon at UNSC:
Danon at UNSC: 'World must stand with Israel for the future of the Middle East'
Israeli Amb. to UN lambasts Security Council for endlessly debating Middle East conflict while ignoring the cause, Iran's desire to destroy Israel and take over the Middle East.
Pager explosions
'5-12 surgeries in the next few years'| Lebanese doctor describes extent of injuries
A Lebanese plastic surgeon described the various injuries he has treated as a result of the deadly waves of communication device explosions. 'Facial injuries, penetrating injuries to the eyes, and mangled hand.'
Minister Gallant:
Minister Gallant: 'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'
Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.
Iran promises Nasrallah:
'Israel will receive crushing response from axis of resistance' for pager attack
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami promises Hezbollah leader 'we will witness the destruction of this bloodthirsty and criminal regime' following the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices.
IDF officer and soldier killed in UAV and missile strikes in northern Israel
Sergeant Tomer Keren, aged 20, from Haifa, and Major (Res.), Nael Fwarsy, aged 43, from Maghar, fell during combat in northern Israel.
No safe space:
No safe space: Jewish teens report antisemitism from teachers and administrators
New survey finds Jewish yeens facing a surge in antisemitism from peers and educators in school across the globe with nearly half of survey respondents reporting experiencing antisemitism.
IDF thwarts attempted IED attack on northern border
2 Hezbollah terrorists spotted planting explosives near IDF post on Israel-Lebanon border, both terrorists killed.
Rafah:
Rafah: Over 300 terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed
IDF forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood eliminated over 300 terrorists the majority of Hamas' Tel Sultan Battalion's chain of command.
Amb. David Friedman:
'If Israel's critics can't control Hezbollah, shut up and get out of the way'
Former US Amb. to Israel pushes back at global critics of Israel following the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah communication devices this week.
Haredi MK: We may need to leave the coalition
'Eliminating daycare subsidies for yeshiva students' children may force haredi parties to leave the coalition,' MK Israel Eichler warns.
Danon demands UNSC condemn Houthi ballistic missile attack on Israel
Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon submits letter of complaint to the President of the Security Council demanding a condemnation of the Houthis following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen which damaged the central train station in Modi’in.
Exploding radios were discontinued a decade ago, firm says
Japan's Icom Inc. says hand-held radio models affected by Lebanon explosions were discontinued a decade ago.
Report: Defense Minister Gallant asks Netanyahu for fresh start
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant admitted to several mistakes, asked to turn over new leaf with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, journalist Ben Caspit reports.
Defense Minister briefs US counterpart on southern, northern fronts
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on IDF operations in the southern and northern arenas.
Teachers Union working to fire teachers who did not strike
Teachers who taught during strike to be called for a meeting and punishment, 'so that others may see and learn,' Teachers Union says.
Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force
Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.
Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel
Two antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF striking source of launches.
Report:
Report: Israeli proposal for prisoner swap offers an end to the war against Hamas
Israel has presented the US with a plan to release the hostages, end the war, and allow Hamas leaders to safely leave Gaza.
Motti Maman, 73, Israeli who conspired with Iran to assassinate top Israeli officials
73-year-old Motti Maman, the Israeli recruited by Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been arrested, defense echelon says.
NYT: Israel founded shell company to sabotage Hezbollah
The Hungarian company BAC, licensed to use the Apollo Gold branding, was a shell company set up by Israel for the purpose of manufacturing pagers for the Hezbollah terror group, a New York Times report claims.
Failures and oversights:
New details on investigation of Kestelman shooting
New details on the investigation into death of Yuval Kestelman, who neutralized a terrorist at entrance to Jerusalem, and was killed by a reservist.
In plea deal:
In plea deal: Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022
Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community
UN Human Rights Chief:
UN Human Rights Chief: Lebanon pager blasts a violation of humanitarian law
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for “independent, thorough and transparent investigation” into the explosions of pagers by Hezbollah terrorists.
FBI:
FBI: Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump
FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.
In phone call with Gallant:
Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel in phone call with Gallant
Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”
John Kirby:
John Kirby: We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions
White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.
Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:
Netanyahu criticizes British government: They are sending a horrible message to Hamas
In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.
Gaming company Playtika to purchase Israeli company SuperPlay
Playtika announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SuperPlay, a mobile gaming company from Tel Aviv, for $700 million.
Despite device explosions:
Despite device explosions: Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel
Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.
World Jewish Congress:
World Jewish Congress: 'UN resolution denies Israel right to self-defense'
WJC condemns UN General Assembly for passing PA resolution calling for sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel that ignored Hamas terrorism and the hostages in Gaza.
Miracle:
Miracle: Driver notices explosive device placed by terrorists near Jewish town
Terrorists from Umm Safa place powerful explosive device on road near the town of Ateret; security forces safely neutralize the threat.
Hezbollah source:
Hezbollah source: Exploding two-way radios 'not distributed solely to Hezbollah'
Radios affected in second wave of explosions were purchased several months ago, report says.
UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls General Assembly vote a "shameful decision" for refusal to condemn Hamas or call for the release of the hostages.
Senior Hezbollah leader:
Senior Hezbollah leader: 'There will be a bloodily unique revenge'
Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's executive council and cousin of Hassan Nasrallah, vows 'punishment' for explosions of beepers and communications devices is coming and that Nasrallah will 'reveal all' tomorrow.
