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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.

Watch Fighter jets bomb Hezbollah militants in building 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.

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

'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.

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

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."

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

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.

Hamas document reveals psychological warfare strategy using the hostages

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

'Disgusting and sadistic'

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier: Disgusting and sadistic

White House spokesperson denounces Tucker Carlson after he hosted Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper: The Biden-Harris Administration believes that trafficking in this moral rot is unacceptable.

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier: Disgusting and sadistic

Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US

Lebanese-Belgian dual citizen, accused by the US of financing Hezbollah, to plead guilty in case involving sanctions evasion.

Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US

Colombia probes purchase and use of Israeli-made spyware

Colombia's attorney general opens investigation into alleged purchase and illegal use of Pegasus spy software, built by Israeli firm NSO.

Colombia probes purchase and use of Israeli-made spyware

Salesforce to purchase Own Company, founded by Israelis

Own, which specializes in data protection and management solutions, was founded in 2015 by Israelis Ariel Berkman, Daniel Gershuni, and Eran Cohen.

Salesforce to purchase Own Company, founded by Israelis

Father of teen shooter at Georgia high school arrested

54-year-old father of teenager accused of opening fire at a Georgia high school, killing four people and wounding nine, arrested for knowingly allowing his son to possess a weapon.

Father of teen shooter at Georgia high school arrested

David Friedman:

David Friedman: You've got to pick a side between good and evil

Former US Ambassador to Israel notes the absurdity of Biden administration pressuring Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas leaders they indicted: Why would anybody think that someone who brutally murdered 1,200 people and kidnaped another 250 would want a deal?

David Friedman: You've got to pick a side between good and evil

Judge accepts plea

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all nine charges in tax case, judge accepts plea

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, pleads guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case. Sentencing is set for December 16.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all nine charges in tax case, judge accepts plea

Psychological terror continues

Psychological terror continues: Hamas releases footage of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Hamas publishes a video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the six hostages who were murdered in captivity and whose bodies were recovered from the Gaza Strip this week.

Psychological terror continues: Hamas releases footage of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Teen killed in accident in Gush Etzion

17-year-old killed, 20-year-old man moderately injured in collision between a bus and a private vehicle on Route 367 in Gush Etzion.

Teen killed in accident in Gush Etzion

Bulgaria:

Bulgaria: Unknown assailant attacks Orthodox Jewish photographer

The assailant grabbed the victim's kippah and yelled 'Hitler' several times before fleeing the scene.

Bulgaria: Unknown assailant attacks Orthodox Jewish photographer

Trump:

Trump: 'Israel will no longer exist if Harris becomes president'

Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses Jewish donors at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual retreat in Las Vegas via satellite.

Trump: 'Israel will no longer exist if Harris becomes president'

State Comptroller Office:

State Comptroller Office: Findings of probe into Nova massacre 'earthshaking'

Director-General of the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Yishai Vaknin, says the Comptroller report on the Nova festival massacre can't be published until the IDF cooperates with the probe.

State Comptroller Office: Findings of probe into Nova massacre 'earthshaking'

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists eliminated in airstrikes in Jenin

IDF releases footage of IAF activity during the operations in Judea and Samaria in recent weeks. 20 terrorists have been eliminated in airstrikes so far.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated in airstrikes in Jenin

Report:

Report: Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and hostages to Iran

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly intended to flee the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian border and travel to Iran together with other Hamas leaders and the hostages.

Report: Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and hostages to Iran

Families of Hamas victims, hostages petition Supreme Court against Gaza aid

Petition filed by B'Tzalmo human rights organization on behalf of families of victims of October 7 and hostages states aid allowed into Gaza ends up in Hamas hands and constitutes support for terrorism.

Families of Hamas victims, hostages petition Supreme Court against Gaza aid

New York:

New York: Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after argument over Gaza

Muslim man goes on tirade about Gaza in Jewish-owned barbershop, grabs the barber's scissors and stabs him while yelling about killing the Jewish man.

New York: Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after argument over Gaza

Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy Aliyah season

Aliyah and Integration and Interior Ministers greet the new Olim who were presented with their Israeli ID cards.

Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy Aliyah season

Report:

Report: Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

According to Der Spiegel, a terror cell, led by a wealthy drug dealer, was contracted by the Islamic Republic and already committed arson attacks and spied on targets associated with Israel.

Report: Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

'Target identified'

'Target identified' | Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

'Target identified' | Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

US admits: Hamas toughening up its position

US official says Hamas' positions are becoming less flexible, terror group's demands are different than they were several months ago.

US admits: Hamas toughening up its position

Germany:

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate in Munich; no injuries

Shots fired near Israeli consulate in Munich. No casualties. Lone shooter neutralized. Incident occurrs on anniversary of 1972 Munich Olympics attack, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate in Munich; no injuries

Drone footage reveals:

Drone footage reveals: This is the explosive device hidden in a baby stroller

IDF publishes footage from the drone which identified explosives hidden in a Tulkarm baby stroller earleir this week.

Drone footage reveals: This is the explosive device hidden in a baby stroller

Natan Sharansky appointed to lead Rabbi Sacks Legacy Global Advisory Board

'Rabbi Sacks was a moral lighthouse, and his light is needed more than ever in these dark times,' Natan Sharansky says.

Natan Sharansky appointed to lead Rabbi Sacks Legacy Global Advisory Board

Data reveals:

Data reveals: In northern Israel, August saw highest number of launches

IDF claims launches are in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, 'but that is not always true,' Galei Zahal journalist says.

Data reveals: In northern Israel, August saw highest number of launches

War in מorthern Israel:

Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum

Israeli journalist Menachem Horowitz misses his home in Kiryat Shmona, but realizes that returning home may be a few years away. In the meantime, two Torah scrolls protect his home.

Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum

Due to fake news:

Due to fake news: IDF preparing for mass arrival of Gazans at Netzarim Corridor

Following rumors that the IDF will allow Gazans to travel from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, the IDF is preparing for mass arrival of Gazans near the Netzarim Corridor.

Due to fake news: IDF preparing for mass arrival of Gazans at Netzarim Corridor

Watch:

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for first Selichot prayers of the year

Thousands attend Wednesday night Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, praying for the welfare of Israel's soldiers, healing for the injured, and the return of the hostages held captive in Gaza.

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for first Selichot prayers of the year

Indictment discloses:

Terrorist who murdered father and son planned mega attack

Terrorist who murdered Aviad Nir and his father Shay Silas Nigreker in Huwara is accused of belonging to a terrorist cell that planned attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorist who murdered father and son planned mega attack

IDF destroys Hamas command center embedded in humanitarian area

Israeli forces evacuate civilians from Deir al-Balah humanitarian area, destroy command and control center used by Hamas, Islamic Jihad. 'Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip brutally exploit Gazans for their terrorist activities. '

IDF destroys Hamas command center embedded in humanitarian area

Six terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley, six terrorists eliminated

Palestinian Arab sources report that one of the eliminated terrorists is the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, who was the mastermind behind the Gilboa prison break in 2021.

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley, six terrorists eliminated

Harris agrees to muting of microphones during debate

Democratic presidential nominee accepts rules for next week’s debate with Trump, including the muting of microphones, except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak.

Harris agrees to muting of microphones during debate

Columbia University:

Columbia University: Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Columbia University stage sit-in at the Institute of Global Politics in the School of International and Public Affairs, where former Secretary of State is teaching a course.

Columbia University: Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course