Two Hezbollah terrorists targeted in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes ready-to-fire rocket launcher, as well as an additional launcher; two Hezbollah terrorists ID'ed and struck near Meiss al-Jabal.
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Biden:
Biden: 'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'
President Biden condemns Israel for the accidental killing of US Aysenur Eygi during a violent Arab riot. Calls out 'violent extremist Israeli settlers.'
Ganot Prison:
Ganot Prison: Dangerous items found concealed behind shower wall
Dangerous items stored in two bags were to be used in harming prison staff, report says.
Witnesses to helicopter crash:
Witnesses to helicopter crash: 'Pilots said on radio it was going to happen'
According to son of injured soldier, his father said, 'Pilots had difficulty landing, they made a turn to land again, and then it crashed.'
New podcast offers inside look at emergency response in Israel
The series covers significant emergency events in Israel's history, featuring firsthand accounts from those directly involved in the emergency response.
Daniel and Tom killed in Rafah helicopter crash
Chief Master Sergeant (res.) Daniel Alloush,37, and Chief Master Sergeant (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, fought in the Special Tactics Rescue Unit 669 and fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
Givat Asaf attack:
Givat Asaf attack: Tanker speeds up and hits bus stop | Watch
Footage from security camera at Givat Asaf shows gas tanker accelerating towards a bus stop and hitting a 20-year-old man. An armed citizen apparently neutralized the terrorist.
Murdered prison warden:
Yochai Avni, murdered prison warden : Avi Himi joins terrorist's defense team
Avi Himi, former Israel Bar Association head, joins defense team of terrorist accused of murdering prison officer, Yochai Avni. Bereaved sister comments.
Trains paused after pedestrian enters tracks
Woman, 40, declared dead after being hit by a train at the Netanya railway station.
London:
Pro-Gaza march, planned in central London on Yom Kippur, rescheduled
Dave Rich, Director of Policy at Community Security Trust: ‘Such marches should not go anywhere near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, or disturb Jewish people on such a solemn day.’
Swastika found at the Technion
Students who arrived at the Technion's student house were shocked to find a swastika drawn on one of the building's walls. Technion management condemns.
Four different areas:
Four different areas: IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon
In overnight operation, IDF targets 30 rocket launchers and terror infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.
Ishay Ribo’s personal message to Madison Square Garden concert-goers
Ishay Ribo made history last Elul, becoming Jewish music’s first-ever performer to step out onto Madison Square Garden’s stage. Now, with his second performance at the world’s most famous arena just days away, he recalls that moment of immense emotion in a personal message to the audience. “There’s this moment of self-reflection,” he says, “You go on stage, you’re vulnerable.”
Five eliminated:
Five eliminated: IDF strikes armed terror cell in Samaria
Large numbers of Israeli security forces operating in Tubas and Tamun, as part of larger counterterrorism operation.
Billions of NIS:
Billions of NIS | This is how much Hamas makes from humanitarian aid
According to estimates, Hamas takes control over vast amounts of humanitarian aid to Gaza and finances salaries for terrorists.
ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa
Canada’s Immigration Minister reveals that a Pakistani arrested last week for allegedly plotting an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn, entered Canada on a student visa.
Blinken:
Blinken: We'll present a new proposal for a hostage deal very soon
Secretary of State downplays pessimism over the prospects of a hostage release deal: More than 90 percent of the issues have been agreed. We’re working intensely with our Egyptian and Qatari counterparts to work together to bridge any remaining gaps.
Harris and Trump debate
Harris and Trump debate | Harris: The war must end, Trump: She hates Israel
Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in their first debate of the 2024 election. Trump: If she’s President, I believe that Israel will not exist within two years from now.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: Reexamine the IDF's rules of engagement
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.
From the tunnel:
From the tunnel: Sinwar congratulates Algerian President
Hamas issues official statement in the name of Yahya Sinwar, congratulating Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of his election victory.
Sen. Cotton to UN:
Sen. Cotton to UN: Is Hamas a terrorist organization?
Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages.
Biden:
Biden: Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident
US President asked about the death of 26-year-old US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during a protest near Shechem this past Friday. The IDF said it is highly likely she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility, military command center and a military structure in southern Lebanon.
Freed hostage reveals:
Freed hostage reveals: 'I slept on the sand and stones with my hands tied behind my back'
Liam Or, a teenager who was released in November 2023, reveals he was given a small piece of cake each day "so that I'd die slowly, not quickly."
Blood stains in the dark:
Blood stains in the dark: Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered
In newly released footage, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari enters tunnel where 6 hostages were executed, reveals the blood stains that shows where they were murdered.
Sky News reporter resigns after comparing Gaza to Holocaust
Sky News presenter Belle Donati has left the Comcast-owned network after comparing Israel’s war in Gaza to the Holocaust in an interview with UN ambassador Danny Danon.
Pres. Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania with mother of hostage
Israeli President will pay an official visit to Serbia and Albania this week together with Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, and the mother of the hostage Alon Ohel.
New details on the murder of the six hostages
The IDF will reveal the video showing the inhuman conditions in which the six hostages were held before they were cold-bloodedly murdered after surviving more than 10 months in captivity.
45 rockets fired in barrages from Lebanon
15 rockets fired at western Galilee, 30 at area of Sasa and Meron, on Tuesday afternoon.
IDF:
IDF: Hamas Tel Al-Sultan Battalion chain of command eliminated
In a joint IDF and ISA operation, soldiers from the 401st Brigade identified several terrorist cells operating drones in the Rafah area. The forces directed an IAF aircraft, which eliminated the terrorists. In the strike, the commander of Hamas’ Tel al-Sultan Battalion, Mahmoud Hamdan, and three additional company commanders from the battalion were eliminated.
Coalition MKs call on PM to cancel gas agreement with Lebanon
MKs Dan Illouz and Zvi Sukkot write to PM Netanyahu calling on him to cancel the gas agreement the previous government signed with Lebanon in light of the constant attacks from Lebanon since October 7.
IDF Officer:
IDF Officer: 'Individual soldiers are the ones who acted decisively on October 7'
A', an officer who fought in the Gaza envelope, criticized the IDF's investigations: "They talk about what you did and not about shortcomings. The investigations are empty of content and full of headlines."
Syria:
Syria facility targeted in strike manufactured 'unconventional' weapons
Airstrike in Masyaf, Syria, targeted military facility developing Hezbollah missiles and 'chemical, biological and potentially nuclear weapons,' The New York Times reports.
Hamas command & control center in mosque struck in Bureij
IDF strikes structure that previously served as the 'Al Farouq' Mosque and was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and conduct terrorist activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
IDF inquiry:
IDF inquiry: US citizen killed by indirect fire
The IDF inquiry into the death of US citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in Samaria, found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at her, but aimed at the key instigator of the riot.
Belz hasidim fundraising to equip community security group
Members of the Belz 'Shomrim' organization in Kiryat Belz, Jerusalem, undertake mass fundraising campaign to help pay for security volunteers' equipment, training.
Anti-government activist admits to assaulting woman in Jerusalem
Dan Aharonson, who attacked a mother's car as she drove with her children in Jerusalem, admits in court to the charges against him.
IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated in Lebanon
Mohammad al-Sha'a, Hezbollah terrorist, killed in alleged Israeli strike; two others reported injured.
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes: President Herzog working to form unity government
President Isaac Herzog has met recently with members of the opposition and coalition in an attempt to form a broad unity government. Shas chairman has been working on the issue as well.
Cabinet member calls for unity government
During a ceremony recognizing Prisoners of Zion and victims of antisemitic executions, Minister of Aliyah and Absorption Ofir Sofer said that Israel must have 'unprecedented mutual responsibility and solidarity.'
