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Report:

Report: IDF negotiator tells Netanyahu every day the danger to the hostages grows

Major General (res.) Nitzan Alon, the lead IDF negotiator at the ceasefire summit in Doha, handed PM Netanyahu a document describing the conditions the hostages still alive in Gaza are experiencing, urging greater flexibility.

Report: IDF negotiator tells Netanyahu every day the danger to the hostages grows

Report:

Report: Tensions between Nasrallah and Syrian officials

The Hezbollah Secretary-General recently refused to meet with the head of Syrian intelligence and is reportedly unhappy with Syria's lack of action against Israel.

Report: Tensions between Nasrallah and Syrian officials

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: 'We continue to gather intelligence and to prepare for strikes in the skies of Lebanon, and in all arenas - all the time.'

IDF Spokesperson: Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

'I chose not to look'

'I chose not to look' | Mother of hostage whose picture was published speaks out

Rachel, the mother of Ofir Sarfati, whose body appeared in a photo published by Hamas, called on the negotiators to do everything to bring everyone home.

'I chose not to look' | Mother of hostage whose picture was published speaks out

Erdan:

Erdan: 'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the UN, which is calls a 'sh-t show.'

Erdan: 'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

The US State Department will sanction an individual and six companies involved in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis as well as a company tied to a Hezbollah official.

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

ISA and police foil terror attack planned by Negev residents

Three residents of the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva in the Negev Desert were arrested for planning to carry out a terror attack in Israel.

ISA and police foil terror attack planned by Negev residents

'Traumatizing'

JVP ridiculed for instruction not to pray in 'traumatizing' Hebrew on Tisha B'Av

Jewish Voice for Peace under fire after organization's Tisha B'Av guide found to contain instructions to pray in English or Arabic because Hebrew is 'traumatizing to Palestinians.'

JVP ridiculed for instruction not to pray in 'traumatizing' Hebrew on Tisha B'Av

During a meeting in Rafah

Rabbi to Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'I'm from here, from Gush Katif'

Cpt. (Res.) Rabbi Itzik Amitai met IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and shared that seven of his immediate family members were serving in the Gaza Strip.

Rabbi to Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'I'm from here, from Gush Katif'

Abbas:

Abbas: 'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

Abbas: 'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

Drone footage from Rafah

Drone footage from Rafah | IDF destroys 50 Hamas tunnel routes in a week

Soldiers have been locating and destroying underground and terrorist infrastructure in the Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah.

Drone footage from Rafah | IDF destroys 50 Hamas tunnel routes in a week

Chief of Staff to recruits:

Chief of Staff to recruits: 'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

Chief of Staff to recruits: 'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

Hamas under pressure as Israel increases efforts to enlist Gazans

Hamas terror group claims Israelis disguised as aid workers are 'blackmailing' Gazans into gathering intelligence on Gaza terror groups.

Hamas under pressure as Israel increases efforts to enlist Gazans

Barclays drops BDS plan

The British bank Barclays had intended to reduce investments in Israel but has since reversed its decision.

Barclays drops BDS plan

Hamas claims:

Hamas claims guard violated orders, murdered hostage for revenge

The Hamas terrorist organization released new details on the alleged murder of an Israeli hostage, says guard was enraged after learning his children had been killed.

Hamas claims guard violated orders, murdered hostage for revenge

Unvaccinated infant hospitalized with meningitis

Eleven-month-old unvaccinated infant hospitalized in PICU after contracting Haemophilus influenza B, developing meningitis.

Unvaccinated infant hospitalized with meningitis

Breaking:

Breaking: American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

American Airlines was scheduled to resume flights to and from Israel in October 2024, but none are available until spring 2025, report says.

Breaking: American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

Education Minister:

Education Minister: 'Replacing Gallant would be a bad move now'

Minister Yoav Kisch says that despite strained relations with Netanyahu and the Likud, there is no benefit in replacing the Defense Minister during a war.

Education Minister: 'Replacing Gallant would be a bad move now'

Bennett on the war in Gaza:

Bennett on the war in Gaza: 'I see words that send one message, actions to the contrary'

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tells New York Times columnist that Israel needs to 'knock out' Hamas, take aim at Iran.

Bennett on the war in Gaza: 'I see words that send one message, actions to the contrary'

Arab bus driver fails to stop at bus stop - and attacks yeshiva student

Honenu legal organization demands arrest of Arab bus driver who threatened yeshiva student with a metal rod, threatening to murder him. 'Bring violent drivers to justice.'

Arab bus driver fails to stop at bus stop - and attacks yeshiva student

US officials:

US officials: IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Officials who spoke with the New York Times said that 'Israel has achieved everything it can militarily in the Strip.'

US officials: IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Khan Yunis:

Khan Yunis: Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

IDF continues operations in Gaza, eliminating Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure.

Khan Yunis: Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

Safety risk:

Safety risk: IDF base with hundreds of soldiers has no bomb shelter

A large IDF base in central Israel where hundreds of soldiers serve is not protected at all from rocket fire.

Safety risk: IDF base with hundreds of soldiers has no bomb shelter

IDU holds exhibition on Tisha B'Av for special needs children

The exhibition took place in Modi'in Ilit with the participation of the Notnim nonprofit.

IDU holds exhibition on Tisha B'Av for special needs children

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

IDF's Home Front Command concerned haredi hikers may be at risk of their lives when hiking in open areas, due to lack of app alerts.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

2024 US elections:

2024 US elections: Harris' running mate agrees to VP debate on October 1

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz agrees to participate in a vice presidential debate on CBS News on October 1. Senator JD Vance has not yet confirmed attendance.

2024 US elections: Harris' running mate agrees to VP debate on October 1

Antisemitic graffiti discovered on Maryland synagogue

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington reports that antisemitic graffiti was discovered on a “We Support Israel” sign at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County in Bethesda.

Antisemitic graffiti discovered on Maryland synagogue

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit: Deliberately provocative

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit: Deliberately provocative

Report:

Report: Trump speaks to Netanyahu about hostage release deal

Axios reports that former US President and Republican presidential nominee spoke on the phone with Netanyahu, one day before Doha summit.

Report: Trump speaks to Netanyahu about hostage release deal

Freed hostage:

Freed hostage: I still see my captor in front of me, I'm shaking

Mia Schem, who was kidnapped on October 7 and freed after 54 days, speaks about the post-trauma she is still dealing with since her return.

Freed hostage: I still see my captor in front of me, I'm shaking

San Francisco:

San Francisco: Anti-Israel protesters charged after blocking Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

San Francisco: Anti-Israel protesters charged after blocking Golden Gate Bridge

US envoy in Beirut:

US envoy in Beirut: The clock is ticking for a ceasefire

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon, says clock is ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also help end the cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

US envoy in Beirut: The clock is ticking for a ceasefire

UTJ MK:

UTJ MK: Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh

MK Yaakov Asher criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his Temple Mount visit: He cannot do whatever he wants.

UTJ MK: Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh

Report:

Report: Saudi Crown Prince fears assassination if he normalizes with Israel

Mohammed bin Salman reportedly tells US lawmakers he fears being killed as Anwar Sadat was if he normalizes relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince fears assassination if he normalizes with Israel

'Flew without approval'

'Flew without approval' | Benny Gantz asked to reimburse state 70 thousand shekel

The Prime Minister's Office is demanding that Benny Gantz return the expenses of a diplomatic trip he made to the US and UK in March as a minister after he did not receive approval from PM Netanyahu.

'Flew without approval' | Benny Gantz asked to reimburse state 70 thousand shekel

Rabbis back Neel lawsuit against NYU hospital

Coalition for Jewish Values joins lawsuit of Benjamin Neel, MD, PhD, against his former employer, NYU Langone Health, who was fired after posting information about Hamas.

Rabbis back Neel lawsuit against NYU hospital

Fearful of violence:

Fearful of violence: State decides not to destroy house of Karmiel terrorist

While the police recommended destroying the home of the Israeli Arab who murdered an IDF soldier in northern Israel, the Shin Bet dissuaded the state from doing so citing fears of inciting violence.

Fearful of violence: State decides not to destroy house of Karmiel terrorist

Alleged prisoner abuse case:

Alleged prisoner abuse case: New evidence poses significant challenges to the prosecution

According to the evidence, there is no proof indicating that the terrorist was injured by a blunt object.

Alleged prisoner abuse case: New evidence poses significant challenges to the prosecution

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Every day Hamas holds our hostages will be more bitter for it

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Philadelphi Corridor area in southern Rafah, praises soldiers' progress in dismantling Hamas.

Chief of Staff: Every day Hamas holds our hostages will be more bitter for it

Chuck Schumer announces new book on rise of Antisemitism in America

'Antisemitism in America: A Warning,' a new book by the Senate Majority Leader, will release in February 2025, draw from Schumer's life experiences.

Chuck Schumer announces new book on rise of Antisemitism in America