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IDF expanding operations in southern Gaza

IDF forces begin expanded ground operation in Al-Janina neighborhood in Rafah, with the goal of expanded the security zone in southern Gaza.

Explosive detonates on IDF bulldozer in central Gaza

Terrorists fire mortars at IDF forces following blast; IDF returns fire.

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes additional sign of life from hostage Elkana Bohbot, who has been in captivity for 540 days.

Hamas: Ceasefire talks gaining momentum

Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.

Report:

Report: Netanyahu tasks Mossad with seeking countries to accept displaced Gazans

Axios reports that Netanyahu has instructed Mossad to identify nations willing to accept large numbers of Gazans. Prime Minister's Office declines to comment.

US sanctions Hezbollah finance network

US Treasury announces sanctions against five individuals and three companies accused of operating within a sanctions evasion network that supports Hezbollah's financial operations.

Report:

Report: Hamas in talks to release hostages for Eid al-Fitr ceasefire

Hamas reportedly discussing the release of several hostages in exchange for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday and the days following it.

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers, terrorist infrastructure sites, launchers, and terrorists in southern Lebanon, following the missile attack on Kiryat Shmona.

Haredi man attacked on the subway in New York

A woman physically assaulted the man and spat on his friend while shouting slurs about them being Jewish.

Iranian Jews at the Al Quds March against Israel

Iranian Jews, including representatives in parliament, participated today in the annual march against Israel.

Released hostage to be honored by USA

Former hostage Amit Soussana will be honored with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, presented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in the presence of First Lady Melania Trump.

Myanmar Earthquake:

Myanmar Earthquake: Thai defense minister warns of hundreds of casualties

Hundreds are suspected dead or injured in Southeast Asia as authorities begin to clarify the full extent of the damage from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake felt earlier today.

Arab mob attacks 2 teenage shepherds on Mt. Hebron

At least 22 rioters arrested after attacking 17-year-old boys with stones and clubs.

5 months later:

5 months later: IDF recognizes Yitzhar resident Shneur Cohen as war casualty

5 months after he was killed in a grenade explosion in northern Gaza, the IDF has acceded to the family's request to add Sergeant Shneur Zalman Cohen to the list of war casualties.

Rubio:

Rubio: US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

US Secretary of State says America will not give student visas to people who want to come to the US to do things like 'vandalizing universities, harassing students taking over buildings,' and those who do these thinks will lose their visas and right to be in the US.

Watch:

Watch: Skycraper collapses in Thailand during massive earthquake

Skyscraper under construction completely collapses during powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 that struck many countries in southeast Asia, the epicenter of which was in Myanmar.

Judge refuses:

Judge refuses to arrest suspect who was filmed committing indecent act on policewoman

The court refused the police's request to arrest a suspect who was filmed committing an indecent act on a Border Police officer during a left-wing demonstration, even though the documentation was presented to the judge.

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

Tulkarm resident who hid in a safe house for more than a year after wounding a soldier in a shooting attack arrested after lengthy investigation.

Hezbollah fires 2 rockets at the Galilee

Red alert sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and other northern communities at around 8 am. 1 rocket intercepted while the other landed in Lebanon.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: 'Hamas engineered the protests in the Gaza Strip'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli estimates that even if there are Gazans who are angry with Hamas, one cannot suspect that they will assist Israel.

Auburn coach:

Auburn coach: Calling for hostage release is about human life, not politics

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl says that his recent call for the release of American hostage Edan Alexander is not about politics: It’s not political. It’s survival.

Eisenkot admits:

Eisenkot: I didn’t foresee the brutal attack, I was more focused on the north

MK Gadi Eisenkot speaks about the letter he sent to the Prime Minister a month and a half before the Hamas attack, noting that he believed the danger to Israel stemmed primarily from the northern border.

Report:

Report: US presented Hamas with new proposal for ceasefire and hostage release

Axios report: The United States presented Hamas with a new proposal through Qatari mediators in an effort to secure the release of hostage Edan Alexander and break the deadlock in ceasefire negotiations. Hamas has yet to respond.

Springing forward:

Springing forward: Daylight Saving Time goes into effect in Israel

Clocks moved forward by one hour at 2:00 a.m., making it 3:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time will be in effect until October 26, 2025.

Side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles briefly hospitalized for cancer treatment side effects

King Charles kept under hospital observation after experiencing what was described as "temporary side-effects" from his ongoing cancer treatment.

‘Terrorist was unstable’

‘The terrorist was mentally unstable’: The chilling story of Omer Wenkert from captivity

Omer Wenkert meets with the brothers of Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal and tells them about the harsh conditions in captivity: "The captor had a psychotic episode and beat us severely."

President Herzog speaks with pro-Israel college basketball coach Bruce Pearl

President Isaac Herzog spoke with Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl and thanked him for his support for Israel and his work to raise awareness for the hostages.

Hamas captivity survivor:

Hamas captivity survivor: 'I had to fight every moment to survive and to not lose hope'

Ilana Gritzewsky shares her deeply personal testimony about her kidnapping, her recovery and the fight for a deal to bring Matan and 58 other hostages home.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We refuse to surrender to terrorism and antisemitism

Netanyahu addressed the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of standing united against antisemitism and highlighting Israel's strength in defending itself against both external and ideological threats.

Harvard suspends partnership with PA university over Hamas ties

Harvard School of Public Health suspends research relationship with university in the PA where Hamas terrorists and cells have been arrested.

Haredi rabbi during missile sirens: 'The study hall is safest'

Instead of instructing those listening to his lesson to seek shelter during a Houthi missile attack, Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein ensured them that their Torah study would protect them.

Report:

Report: Sensitive Israeli intelligence leaked in Trump administration chat group

Israeli officials raise concerns over breach of trust after sensitive intelligence was exposed in a Signal chat to which a journalist was inadvertently added.

World Jewish Congress:

World Jewish Congress: 'Reject renewal of Francesca Albanese’s mandate'

World Jewish Congress Executive Vice President Maram Stern urged UN Human Rights Council President Ambassador Jürg Lauber to reject the renewal of Francesca Albanese’s mandate, citing Albanese’s 'well-documented history of antisemitism.'

WH withdraws nomination of Elise Stefanik as UN Amb.

The nomination of Rep. Stefanik, known for her stands against campus antisemitism, was withdrawn to preserve the GOP House majority.

Anti-conscription rally:

Haredi rioters attack police with rocks at anti-conscription rally

A rally against haredi conscription turned violent when dozens of rioters blocked roads, shattered the window of a bus, and threw rocks and other projectiles at police.

Sylvan Adams:

Sylvan Adams: 'Let’s find, engage new friends. We must debate, not boycott'

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist warns of coordinated antisemitism campaign led by Qatar, Iran, and China; praises President Trump for taking concrete steps to combat antisemitism in higher education.

Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Israel is not required under international or Israeli law to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

According to the IDF Abd al-Latif Rajab Jumaa Qanou systematically used media platforms for propaganda purposes, psychological terror, and the distribution of false information regarding Hamas' activities in the Gaza Strip and outside of it.

Watch:

Watch: Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem

The conference featured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials from around the world, who will speak about the different challenges antisemitism presents and how to fight them.

Horrific

Horrific: Demonstrator commits indecent act on female Border Police officer

Footage shows an anti-government protester obscenely clinging to a female Border Police officer during a demonstration in Jerusalem.