The unusual announcements the IDF dropped in Lebanon
An IDF brigade distributed announcements in southern Lebanon, asking residents to evacuate certain areas 'until the end of the war.' Now the IDF is investigating.
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IDF:
IDF: Houthi ballistic missile broke up in midair
IDF presents results of initial investigation into Houthi missile attack on Israel Sunday morning, says multiple interception attempts were made.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: The Houthis should know there is a heavy price for attacking us
PM reacts to Houthi ballistic missile attack on Israel this morning, vows 'Anyone who attacks us won't escape our strike.'
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: 'We fired hypersonic missile at Israel'
Yemen terror group claims responsiblity for missile attack on central Israel Sunday morning, says missile was aimed at Jaffa, could travel 2048 km in 11.5 minutes.
Woman attempts to stab worshipers at Mea Shearim synagogue
A resident of the mostly haredi Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem was arrested after she attempted to stab worshipers at a synagogue during Shabbat services.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'To rabbi who opposes hostage deal, think like it was your child'
Outgoing Chief Rabbi responds to halakhic opinion against a hostage deal, reiterates his opinion a deal must be reached immediately because it is a matter of "immediate life and death."
First rains of the season expected this week
Cooler temperatures and rain predicted, though some areas of Israel still expected to see moderate or heavy heat.
Watch:
Watch: Ice cream seller yells 'Free Palestine" at Jewish students
Bracha Shilat from 'Chabad on Campus' came together with Jewish students to buy ice cream in New York, but the seller started chanting "Free Palestine!" The students responded by singing "Am Yisrael Chai."
Fire in Kfar Daniel caused by rocket attack from Yemen
Firefighters battling blaze that broke out in an open area as a result of shrapnel from the ballistic missile fired at Israel from Yemen Sunday morning.
Iran launches satellite into space
Iran claims it successfully launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard.
Sirens in central Israel
Sirens in central Israel, surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen
Sirens sounded in the Gush Dan region and the Lowlands. IDF says a surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen and exploded in an open area.
Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins
Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.
Blinken and Lammy:
Blinken and Lammy: We support Israel, but it's important to avoid escalatory action
US Secretary of State and British Foreign Secretary issue joint statement after meeting in London, express support for the ongoing mediation efforts to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Foreign Minister Katz:
Foreign Minister Katz: Borrell is an antisemite and Israel-hater
Foreign Minister Israel Katz again criticizes EU Foreign Policy Chief after he condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza: He consistently tries to pass resolutions and sanctions against Israel.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu orders IDF to prepare for a broad campaign in Lebanon
Netanyahu's order given during a security-strategic discussion with the participation of the heads of the defense establishment and ministers Gallant, Katz, Smotrich and Dermer.
Megyn Kelly:
Megyn Kelly: 'Taylor Swift endorses gender-change procedures for children'
Media personality Megyn Kelly denounced Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris' campaign, saying that it was a call for chemical and surgical alteration of children due to Tim Walz's policies in Minnesota.
October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes
As Hamas terrorists rained 1,500 rockets on Israel within the first 20 minutes of the October 7 attack, a wave of 1,500 elite Nukhba terrorists used the cover provided by the sirens to infiltrate Israel, report says.
Why were Houthi militants in Syrian territory?
Small groups of Houthi special forces fighters are entering Syria in coordination with Syrian and Lebanese intelligence, Sputnik report says.
Report: Naftali Bennett to return to politics
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is beginning to prepare the ground, enlist people who formerly aided his political journey, report says.
Dressing like Naama:
Dressing like Naama: Friends of hostage mimic her appearance in abduction video
Dozens of women marched in Tel Aviv this evening dressed as one of the hostages was in a video of her capture.
Iran expands its influence:
Iran expands its influence: A major deal with Armenia raises concerns in Israel
A $3 billion collaboration between the two nations and a secret arms deal worry Israeli officials. Sources in Israel warn: 'Armenia is on its way to becoming a new Iranian proxy.'
UNRWA:
UNRWA: 'Israel wants to erase us'
UNRWA accuses Israel of trying to destroy the organization following the Israeli bombing against UNRWA workers in Gaza over Shabbat.
Video of murdered hostage Alexander Lobanov made public
In a video crafted by Hamas for the purpose of psychological terrorism, murdered hostage Alexander Lobanov can be heard criticizing the Israeli government, and urging his family to stay strong.
Tragedy in central Israel:
Tragedy in central Israel: Four-year-old crushed to death in home gate
Four-year-old boy from Or Akiva dies after his head became trapped in the bars of his home's gate.
Watch:
Watch: Fighter planes strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, IDF strikes military structures in which Hezbollah terrorists are operating.
IDF forces continue battle in Tel al-Sultan
IDF forces operate in Tel al-Sultan, near Rafah, conducting battles against terrorists fortified in the area, and mapping and destroying terror tunnels.
IDF: We did not strike fuel facility in Gaza
IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists in two military structures in Gaza City, stresses: 'We did not strike fuel facility.'
Pope against Hamas, Israel
Pope against Hamas and Israel: I do not think they are taking steps to make peace
Pope Francis decries deaths of children in Israeli strikes in Gaza: When you see bodies of killed children under the presumption that some guerrillas are there, this is ugly.
For the first time:
For the first time: Israel to add the north to the goals of the war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring for Cabinet approval the addition of the goal of "returning the residents of the north to their homes safely" to the goals of the war.
At Edelstein's synagogue
Three women arrested after placing leaflets of hostages at Edelstein's synagogue
Three female residents of Herzliya arrested on suspicion of trespassing, after placing leaflets with pictures of hostages on chairs in Likud MK's synagogue. Their lawyer: This is a political arrest.
To prevent escalation
US envoy Amos Hochstein to visit Israel in hopes of preventing escalation
US President Joe Biden’s special envoy to arrive in Israel on Monday for talks focused on preventing an escalation between Israel and Lebanon.
Psychological terror:
Psychological terror: Hostage Alex Lobanov's family authorizes publication of his video
Arutz Sheva-Israel National News does not cooperate with the murderous organization's psychological terrorism and will not publish the footage. Lobanov's wife: This is what a holocaust looks like.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures, weapons storage facility and a launcher from which projectiles were previously fired.
Joni Lamb receives Israel Allies award for Israel support following Oct. 7th.
Israel Allies Foundation hosts annual gala dinner in Dallas. Joni Lamb receives Israel Allies award for Israel support following Oct. 7th.
On his way to save lives
Senior doctor survived crash but was seriously injured
Dr. Eyal Hayman, an emergency medicine specialist at Shaare Zedek, married and father of five children, was seriously injured this week in the helicopter crash in Rafah while on his way to save lives.
Ambassador Friedman launches a political plan for sovereignty
The former US ambassador to Israel presents an orderly political plan for the future of Israel and the future of the Middle East, and at the heart of it is the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Right-wing activists attempt to cross into Gaza
The IDF apprehended two activists who crossed the border fence and were making their way toward the Gaza Strip.
Southern Command chief on 10/7
Southern Command chief on 10/7: 'There's nothing to worry about at all'
Newly published text messages regarding the Supernova festival reveal the extent of the failure on October 7th.
Israeli users outraged at 'defeatist' messages online
Users denounced a researcher who suggested that 'Israel is weakening day by day,' with one writing 'Iranian bots write less defeatist tweets than this.'
Military Correspondent:
Military Correspondent: 'Not all tunnels blocked on Egyptian side as IDF claimed'
Mako military correspondent Shai Levi reports that some of the tunnels located in Philadelphia were not blocked on the Egyptian side as the IDF spokesperson published.
