Israel National News

Israel estimates:

Israel estimates: Hamas military's #4 commander dead

In one of Israel's attacks, the IDF attempted to eliminate Hamas' fourth-highest commander, Ra'ad Sa'ad, head of the terror group's operational division.

Central & southern Gaza Strip:

Central & southern Gaza Strip: IDF operational activity continues

IDF troops continue to operate in the central Gaza Strip, striking and eliminating several armed terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure in the area

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Precise strike on leading terrorist

IAF eliminated terrorist Ayman Ratma, a central terror operative responsible for weapons supplies for the Hamas and Jamaa Islamiya terrorist organizations in Lebanon

Israeli civilian shot dead near Qalqiliya

Israeli in his 60s shot dead in vehicle while in Qalqiliya; IDF troops are operating in the area.

Columbia anti-Israel protests:

Columbia University anti-Israel protests: Charges dropped against dozens of students

Prosecutors announce that dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building in April will have their criminal charges dropped.

Poll:

Poll: Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Quiet conversation with US didn't solve the problem

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains reasoning for his video on US military aid which raised the ire of the Biden administration: I felt that airing it was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Air strike and explosions near the border with Iraq

Air strike and explosions reported in the area of Al Bukamal, near the Syrian border with Iraq. The strike reportedly targeted a military compound and a weapons truck. Drones were seen in the area.

Over concerns of war:

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon over concerns of war

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs informs Foreign Minister Israel Katz that Canada is preparing militarily to evacuate its 45,000 citizens from Lebanon.

'Netanyahu is with us full on'

Smotrich outlines plan for control of Judea & Samaria: 'Netanyahu is with us full on'

In recording published by The New York Times, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich heard outlining plan for civil control of Judea and Samaria.

Watch:

Watch: Two terrorists eliminated in the heart of Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of the Israel Police, in cooperation with IDF troops and directed by the Shin Bet, eliminate two Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qalqilya. One of them planned an attack.

14 arrested in Binyamin since the beginning of the week

Since the beginning of the week, 14 wanted persons involved in stone-throwing, Molotov cocktails, incitement on social media, and terrorist organization activities have been arrested throughout the Binyamin Brigade region.

Gaza:

Gaza: IDF forces expand Netzarim corridor

Locating weapons in a university, eliminating armed terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure; soldiers of the 99th Division are operating in the area of the Central Gaza Strip Corridor.

Repentance is Always Available if You Follow the Cloud!

The letter that was not represented on the Jews’ flags was the letter “He’i”, which was an addition to Avraham’s name. That letter was represented by the one cloud that guided the Jews, for that was the letter that G-d used to create the world!

Bereaved Father at funeral:

Bereaved Father at sons funeral: 'My message to the soldiers - don't stop'

Oren Smadga, father of fallen soldier Omer Smadga, eulogized his son at the military section of the Netanya cemetery. Laly Dery's son is being laid to rest in the military section at the cemetery in Holon.

Chilling video:

Chilling video: Fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery sings with Rabbi Eliyahu

Video shows SFC Saadia Yaakov Dery, who was killed in battle on Thursday, singing with Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Eitan Shnerb, who lost his daughter Rina in a terror attack in 2019.

Australian Jewish rep.:

Australian Jewish rep.: 'We have never had to live in fear like this'

The Australian Israel and Jewish Affairs Council's Jamie Hyams claimed that the Australian government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism in the country, which recently expanded to an attack on a Jewish MP's office.

'We will be a united nation'

Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks out: 'We will again be a united nation'

Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued in Operation Arnon, spoke publicly for the first time and thanked the security forces and the people of Israel.

'Israeli troops are all over the city'

Report: IDF amping up operations in Rafah

Locals report that tanks and infantry have already taken control of the eastern, southern, and central parts of the city, and are now working to take control of the north and west.

Yeshiva head eulogizes:

Yeshiva head eulogizes: 'Saadia was among our best - we are inconsolable'

Members of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery's Yeshiva remember him as a man of family, community, and intense devotion to Torah study.

Jamaal Bowman apologizes for calling Hamas rapes 'lies'

Squad member facing tough primary challenge says he accepts UN findings that Hamas terrorists committed rape on October 7 after previously calling the rape accusations 'propoganda.'

Armenia recognizes Palestinian state

9 countries have recognized a Palestinian state since the Hamas massacre of October 7.

Bibas family member to Trump:

Bibas family member to Trump: Take shackles off Israel so it can win, bring back hostages

Yossi Shnaider, cousin of Shiri Bibas, writes to former President asking him to change US policy on Israel if he is elected so that Shiri, Yarden, and 4-year-old Ariel and 1-year-old Kfir can be brought home.

The last photograph of Sgt. Saadia Yaakov Dery

Fallen soldier was photographed wearing a talit during morning prayers and tefillin hours before he and another soldier were killed in a mortar attack.

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: 'US holding up weapons shipments risks causing war with Hezbollah'

Senior officials say that there has been a significant slowdown in US arms shipments to Israel in last 3 months due to US fears of a war with Hezbollah, but the delays could cause such a war.

'A Hero in Soul and Body'

'A Hero in Soul and Body': Mother eulogizes fallen son

Laly, the mother of the late Staff Sergeant (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery: "I will not allow the enormous sacrifice we made to be in vain".

After coin flip:

After coin flip: Trump will get final word in debate against Biden

Biden and Trump will debate each other next Thursday in Atlanta. The debate will be hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

'Hinder vital aid':

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships: They hinder vital aid

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.

Blinken to Israeli officials:

Blinken to Israeli officials: It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

US Secretary of State meets Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, reiterates "the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security."

'Reminiscent of Israeli flag'

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon: Reminiscent of the Israeli flag

Lebanon seeks ban on distribution of Pepsi products due to claims that the company has introduced a new logo which is reminiscent of the Israeli flag.

Poll:

Poll: A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

Florida:

Florida: Dozens of synagogues receive bomb threats

More than 50 synagogues in the state of Florida receive bomb threats, resulting in sweeping searches and precautionary evacuations.

Cross-continental connection

Delaware teen's act of faith honors Israeli victim, inspires cross-continental connection

In the wake of the October 7th attacks, Corey Silberglied, a young Delaware native, embarked on a deeply personal journey to honor the memory of Yair Nafusi, a 20-year-old victim, through the daily practice of wrapping Tefillin.

Watch:

Watch: British Lawyer Natasha Hausdorff tears apart anti-Israel claims

International law expert Natasha Hausdorff defines four antisemitic libels against Israelis: Colonization, Ethnic Cleansing, Apartheid and Genocide. 'They are not 'just lies.' Call them libels.'

Iran threatens Canada:

Iran threatens Canada: 'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned Canada's decision to classify the IRGC as a terror organization, calling the decision hostile, irresponsible, and provocative.

Oct. 7th failures:

Oct. 7th failures: The Hamas training exercise days before the massacre

An IDF lookout noticed terrorists practicing launching rockets while attacking IDF tanks near the border and reported it to her superiors, but it was played down as 'just any other exercise that was carried out in the Gaza Strip.'

Former hostage graduates high school

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was held hostage for 51 days in Gaza after watching her father and sister be murdered, graduates high school 7 months after she was released.

Rabbi Doron Perez presented prestigious award from Yeshiva University

Executive Chairman of World Mizrachi Rabbi Doron Perez was presented with the Torat Tziyon Award at the Yeshiva University RIETS - Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Chag HaSemicha.

'What a joy to see you'

'What a joy to see you'| Prime Minister Netanyahu meets hostage rescued in Operation Arnon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara on Thursday met with Shlomi Ziv, and members of his family – his wife Miran, his mother Rosetta, and his sisters Revital and Adi.

Netanyahu to ISA operatives:

Netanyahu to ISA operatives: 'Your daring operations made the State of Israel proud'

The Prime Minister was presented with the sequence of actions initiated by the ISA Operations Unit, including the operations to rescue the hostages: Ori Megidish, Louis Har, and Fernando Marman.