Israel National News

3 Israelis murdered in shooting at Allenby Crossing

3 men in their 50s murdered by truck driverwho opened fire on Israeli workers at Israel-Jordan border crossing used to facilitate transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In London church:

Muslim woman enters London church, screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

Finance Ministry planning to cut summer salaries for striking teachers

Teachers' Union calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to intervene, Finance Ministry looks to ensure summer pay for strikers will be affected.

IRGC official:

IRGC official: Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will come at the right time

'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.

Gaza war coverage

BBC accused of violating own guidelines 1,500 times in Gaza war coverage

Study of coverage of the first 4 months of the war finds serious bias against Israel in BBC reporting, Hamas called a terrorist organization just 3.2% of time.

3 soldiers fall ill after being given weed cookies

IDF launches investigation into suspicions civilians illegally distributed cookies with hashish to soldiers at a base in the south.

NYC:

NYC: Jewish college freshmen taunted with murders of hostages

Hillel event for Jewish freshmen at Baruch College disrupted by masked protesters chanting for Jews to go "back to Brooklyn, out of the Middle East."

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north, IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

Nancy Pelosi:

Nancy Pelosi: US should more fully leverage its relationship with Israel

Former US House Speaker denounces Hamas' October 7 attack, but says the US should “more fully leverage” its relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

Houthis claim to have downed a US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that they successfully downed a US MQ-9 drone in Yemen. US defense official says the US cannot confirm the claims.

Hostage release deal

CIA Director on hostage release deal: Both sides need to make difficult compromises

CIA Director William Burns says a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next several days: 90% of the paragraphs have been agreed upon.

Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov recalls his time with murdered hostage Alex Lobanov

Andrey Kozlov, who was rescued from Hamas captivity during Operation Arnon, recalls the time he spent with Alex Lobanov, who was murdered in captivity and whose body was recovered from the Gaza Strip.

Teachers' Union chair: 'Teachers who don't strike are parasites'

Ran Erez, chair of the Teachers' Union for high schools, slams teachers who are not participating in the strike, says they are marking themselves with 'Cain's mark.'

Jordan Valley:

Jordan Valley: Bedouin Arabs attack Jewish shepherd with clubs

The shepherd was injured and evacuated for medical treatment, and later arrived at the Binyamin police station to file a complaint. The police arrived at the scene and arrested several Bedouin for questioning.

Arab source: Hamas didn't toughen its positions

Hamas is demanding that a higher number of high-profle terrorists with blood on their hands be released in a prisoner swap deal - even in exchange for 'humanitarian' hostages.

This is Hamas' new demand for a ceasefire deal

Washington Post reports Hamas is demanding a last-minute change in prisoner swap-ceasefire deal; 'take it or leave it' proposal 'indefinitely' delayed.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in two Gaza schools

IDF removes Hamas command and control center from Gaza's 'Amr Ibn al-As' school in northern Gaza, says command center was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks on the IDF and the State of Israel.

Alan Dershowitz leaves Democratic party after anti-Israel DNC

'I was disgusted,' he declared. 'That's not my party.'

'We had to smile'

'We had to smile' | Released hostage gives details on Hamas' hostage videos

Released hostage Aviva Siegel details how she was forced to say her lines 'again and again,' says Hamas tried to make her look presentable before taking photos. 'We had to sit next to them and smile and say everything is OK, just for the picture.'

Hezbollah: We launched a stream of UAVs towards northern Israel

For the tenth time since Saturday morning, Hezbollah takes responsibility for launches against northern Israel; IAF striking in Lebanon.

Video from battles in Gaza:

Video from battles in Gaza: 'Was the terrorist eliminated?'

Footage from bodycams of IDF's 401st Brigade reveal clashes in Tel al-Sultan, where terrorist hurled a grenade at the Israeli forces.

Attempted terror attack in Eli

Arab vehicle rams empty police car at Eli gas station; security forces arrest would-be terrorist and open investigation.

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Pakistani citizen attempted to enter US to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in New York City on October 7, 2024, US Department of Justice reports.

Two Islamic Jihad battalion commanders eliminated

IDF, ISA, confirm deaths of two Islamic Jihad battalion commanders in Deir al-Balah.

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building in northern Gaza

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

IDF investigating

American woman killed during protest near Shechem, IDF investigating

Palestinian Arabs claimed that Israeli soldiers shot and killed 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was participating in an anti-Israel protest near Shechem. IDF: The details of the incident are under review.

Ambassador Hotovely:

Ambassador Hotovely: The international pressure should be on Hamas

Israel’s Ambassador to the UK: Hamas is using children as shields while committing unspeakable crimes. In order to have a better future, we need to put more pressure on Hamas.

Hush money case:

Trump's sentencing in hush money case postponed until after election

Judge agrees to postpone former President’s sentencing in his hush money case until November 26, three weeks after the final votes are cast in the presidential election.

Tenth Israeli medal

Tenth Israeli medal: Ami Dadaon wins bronze at Paris Paralympics

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins bronze in Men’s 50m freestyle S4. Israeli swimmer Ariel Malyar also participates in the race and comes in seventh.

'Deranged murderer of hostages'

'Deranged murderer of hostages' | Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

27-year-old woman arrested after throwing sand at National Security Minister as he was spending time with his family on a beach in Tel Aviv. Another person shouted at him: The hostages are dying in Gaza because of you.

London:

New busline hopes to improve safety for Jewish Londoners

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that the bus initiative responds to concerns about rising antisemitism, 'Jewish Londoners felt scared to leave their homes. This direct bus link means you can travel on buses and feel safer.'

Tragedy in the village of Zarzir in the north

An 18-month-old infant and a four-year-nine-month-old girl from the village of Zarzir, north of Migdal HaEmek, died today (Friday) under unclear circumstances.

Watch:

Watch Fighter jets bomb Hezbollah militants in building in southern Lebanon

The IDF spokesperson published documentation of an airstrike on a building containing Hezbollah militants in Al-Matmura in southern Lebanon.

After operating in Gaza:

After operating in Gaza: 11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

The troops practiced combat and maneuver scenarios against the enemy, including movement in thicketed terrain, advancing along a mountainous route, and activating firepower.

'Total disconnect from reality'

'Total disconnect from reality'| Disgraced officer appointed to new position

The ex-intelligence officer of the IDF Southern Command, Colonel A., who was removed from his post after conducting an affair with an officer was appointed as an IDF representative to the National Cyber Directorate.

Smotrich:

Smotrich at the memorial for Rabbi Kook: 'He built a whole world around the Torah'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was among the hundreds who marked 89 years since the passing of Rabbi Kook: "The Rabbi taught that placing the Torah at the center is the key to being leading partners in the state."

Using the hostages:

Hamas document reveals psychological warfare strategy using the hostages

German newspaper Bild reports on Hamas document detailing how the terror group seeks to shift blame in Israel for hostages' plight to the government and blame for lack of a deal internationally to Israel.

Jenin counterterror op:

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized in Jenin counterterror op

IDF announces that in the last week and a half, 14 terrorists have been eliminated, over 30 suspects have been apprehended, approximately 30 explosives planted under roads were dismantled, and four aerial strikes were conducted in the area of Jenin

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

ISA data:

ISA data: Significant spike in terror attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Attempted terror attacks rise from 53 to 90 from July to August, with shooting attacks, car bombings, and even the first suicide bombing in years.