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IDF: 15 projectiles fell in Israeli territory, one in Lebanon

Following string of sirens in northern Israel, IDF confirms 15 projectiles fell in northern Israel, no injuries reported.

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese waters

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese territorial waters, IDF working to return it to Israel.

New study: This is how antibiotics contribute to risk of IBD

Bar-Ilan University study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk.

Syria: Two reported dead after vehicle struck near Quneitra

Syrian reports claim Israeli aircraft struck vehicle traveling between Damascus and Quneitra, killing a military or Hezbollah figure and one other.

Report:

Report: This is how Israel infiltrated Syria's missile production site

Israel raided Masyaf weapons manufacturing facility, taking documents, equipment, and prisoners, Greek researcher and analyst Eva J. Koulouriotis reports.

Within hours: 4 dead in road accidents

Since last night, four people killed in serious accidents around the country. Two seriously injured in an accident between a truck and four cars in the Negev.

Report:

Report: Talks to place Arab force on Philadelphi Corridor moving forward

United Arab Emirates holds talks with multiple countries, aiming to create joint Arab force to patrol key Gaza corridors, solve disagreement with Israel.

MK Tzvika Foghel:

MK Tzvika: 'Victim of helicopter crash is a family member'

Chairman of National Security Committee, Tzvika Foghel, shares that one of the victims in the helicopter crash near Rafah was a family member. 'It touches each and every one of us.'

Finance Minister to propose: Close five government ministries

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to propose that each coalition party choose one ministry to close, aiming to reduce both government spending and public criticism, report says.

Released hostage:

Released hostage: I discovered Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon held in pens

Adina Moshe, released in the November 2023 prisoner swap deal, says Yarden Bibas expressed hope that his wife and children were not kidnapped by the terrorists.

Minister of National Security:

Dramatic increase in enforcement against those who aid and abet illegal residents

Since Minister Ben Gvir took office, a dramatic increase has been registered in police enforcement against those who aid and abet illegal residents.

Terrorist involved in car explosion arrested near Hebron

At a hospital near Hebron, Yamam and ISA personnel arrest terrorist involved in car bombing last month.

Trump-Harris debate draws 57.5 million viewers

Nielsen data finds the US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump drew 57.5 million television viewers across seven networks.

US sanctions Lebanese network over smuggling for Hezbollah

The sanctions target three people, five companies and two vessels that the US Treasury Department said were overseen by a senior leader of Hezbollah's finance team.

France:

France: Three plots to attack Paris Olympics were foiled

French national counterterrorism prosecutor says the foiled plots included plans to attack “Israeli institutions or representatives of Israel in Paris” during the games.

Harris on death of US activist:

Harris on death of US activist: Raises legitimate questions about the conduct of the IDF

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee says the killing of US citizen Aysenur Eygi during a protest near Shechem is “unacceptable”.

Akunis on 9/11 anniversary:

Akunis on 9/11 anniversary: We are united in our fight against terror and bloodshed

Israel’s Consul General in New York shares a powerful message of solidarity on the anniversary of September 11: We will defeat Hamas as you defeated Al-Qaeda.

Over link to Israeli company

Canadian literary prize drops name of its sponsor over link to Israeli company

Giller Prize, a prominent Canadian literary award, removes its sponsor, Scotiabank, from its title after protests related to the bank’s investments in Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit.

UTJ to Netanyahu:

UTJ to Netanyahu: Without a draft law - there will be no budget

Sources in United Torah Judaism send message to the Prime Minister indicating that the party expects him to advance a draft law as agreed upon in the coalition agreements.

Watch:

Watch: MK Sukkot visits hospital room of Beit El terrorist

MK Tzvi Sukkot visits the room of the terrorist who carried out the attack near Beit El and tells him: "We will make sure that the State of Israel kills you."

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

Report:

Report: Justice Min. asked AG to investigate PM, Gallant to prevent ICC warrants

AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.

The Gazan journalist was really a terrorist who participated in the massacre

'Amru Abu Ridah presented himself as a journalist, filmed the October 7th massacre, and when he was arrested by the IDF, he admitted to being a PFLP terrorist.

Operations in Samaria:

Operations in Samaria: IDF airstrike in Tulkarm eliminates at least three terrorists

IDF conducted an airstrike on a vehicle containing terrorists in Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs reported that at least three terrorists were eliminated.

Times Square:

Times Square: Hundreds of yellow balloons for the hostages

Israeli students released hundreds of yellow balloons in Times Square in New York City during a Chabad on Campus tour in prayer for the hostages and IDF soldiers.

Yesha Council Head at Ground Zero: 'Your 9/11 is our 10/7'

For the first time, the Chairman of the Yesha Council and head of the Binyamin Regional Council, Israel Ganz, participated in the official ceremony marking the anniversary of September 11, held at Ground Zero Plaza in New York. The

Ukrainian Chief Rabbi's adopted son killed in war with Russia

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman announced the funeral of his adopted son Matityahu (Anton) Samborsky

Threat to Israel

Threat to Israel | Muslim Brotherhood makes gains in Jordanian elections

Preliminary figures project the Islamist Action Front (IAF), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, to receive up to one-fifth of the seats in the Jordanian Parliament.

Netanyahu on Jordanian border:

Netanyahu on Jordanian border: 'This is a border of peace, we'll build a stronger barrier'

Prime Minister toured the Jordan Valley where he inspected an exhibit of the war materiel and capabilities of the units active in the sector, as well as weapons that have been seized in various operations.

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano captive eliminated

Abdallah abu Reala, who took part in the October 7 massacre and was responsible for holding murdered hostage Noa Marciano captive, eliminated.

Hamas commander's letter:

70% of Hamas weapons destroyed, 50% of forces killed or wounded, letter reveals

Defense Minister Gallant presents letter written by eliminated senior Hamas commander detailing the terrorist organization's losses in the war.

IDF soldier killed in ramming attack near Beit El

Truck driver rams, critically injures, 20-year-old man at Binyamin Region bus stop; IDF neutralizes the terrorist.

SSG Geri Gideon Hanghal killed in Binyamin region ramming attack

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal, aged 24, from Nof HaGalil, served as a soldier in the 90th Battalion ("Nahshon") of the Kfir Brigade.

Tom's family:

Tom's family: 'After 10/7, he volunteered to go back to active service'

Family of Tom Ish-Shalom, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Rafah, say he 'was clear that when the country and the people needed him, he would be there, in front, in the lead, facing the danger.'

Northern Israel:

Northern Israel: IDF reservist severely wounded in anti-tank missile strike

An IDF reservist was severely wounded on Wednesday afternoon in an antitank missile strike on Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel. A siren was not sounded before the strike.

Rafah helicopter crash:

Rafah helicopter crash: Pilot was trapped as she teetered between life and death

Major A., whose helicopter went down in Rafah, was rescued by soldiers on the ground after being trapped in the cockpit for several minutes. Doctors are fighting for her life.

'With More Love'

'With More Love:' Israeli artists call for unity in new song

Female Israeli artists from all walks of life and across the political spectrum come together for new song in the style of 'We Are The World,' calling for unity and love among the people of Israel.

IDF strikes terrorist command center in school building

According to the IDF, the command and control center, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Al Jaouni School, was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Herzog to Serbian counterpart:

Herzog to Serbian counterpart: 'Hostages should be international community's objective'

President Herzog was accompanied on his visit by Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, whose son Alon was taken hostage on October 7th by Hamas as he sought to escape the Nova Festival.

France:

France: Israeli film festival canceled amid threats from anti-Israel activists

Shalom Europa film festival in Strasbourg, which has run for the last 15 years, canceled after campaign of threats and intimidation against staff and organizers.