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MK Danon:

MK Danon: Our resolve remains unshaken, we'll respond with determination

'We are prepared to meet this threat from the fanatical Ayatollahs of Iran head-on,' MK Danny Danon stresses.

MK Danon: Our resolve remains unshaken, we'll respond with determination

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: IDF and its partners will defend the State of Israel

'We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en-route to Israel; together with our partners, the IDF is operating at full-force to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

IDF Spokesperson: IDF and its partners will defend the State of Israel

First responder recounts:

First responder recounts: 'His head was smashed open with a rock'

Shocking details have been cleared for publication regarding the murder of Binyamin Ahimeir.

First responder recounts: 'His head was smashed open with a rock'

Six dead in stabbing attack in Sydney

The attack took place in one of the city's busiest shopping centers on Saturday afternoon. The attacker was shot dead by a police officer.

Six dead in stabbing attack in Sydney

White House:

White House: Biden returning from out of town due to Mideast tensions

US Pres. Biden was scheduled to spend the weekend at his residence in Delaware, but was called back to the White House on short notice.

White House: Biden returning from out of town due to Mideast tensions

IDF:

IDF: Dozens injured in clashes over murdered teen

Following the discovery of Binyamin Achimeir's body, violent clashes broke out between Israeli and Palestinian Arab civilians in the area of the search.

IDF: Dozens injured in clashes over murdered teen

Despite escalations, IDF repairs water line to benefit Gazans

IDF repairs water line in Khan Yunis area, opens new 'Northern Crossing'; efforts continue to enable the entry of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip.

Despite escalations, IDF repairs water line to benefit Gazans

IDF spokesman warns Iran against escalating tensions

'IDF is prepared for all scenarios and will take the necessary steps — together with our allies — to protect the people of Israel,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

IDF spokesman warns Iran against escalating tensions

IDF limits gatherings across Israel

New IDF guidelines limit activities along northern, Gaza, borders, cancel educational activities throughout Israel.

IDF limits gatherings across Israel

Attacking Hezbollah, IDF strikes four areas simultaneously

Following attacks on northern Israel, IDF fighter jets strike targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in four different areas in southern Lebanon.

Attacking Hezbollah, IDF strikes four areas simultaneously

Defense Minister: 'Israel closely monitoring planned attack by Iran'

'Iran is a terror state - we have strengthened our defensive and offensive array,' Defense Min. Gallant says.

Defense Minister: 'Israel closely monitoring planned attack by Iran'

Reservist seriously injured by UAV from Lebanon

UAV explodes near Hanita in northern Israel, severely injuring IDF reserve soldier.

Reservist seriously injured by UAV from Lebanon

IDF strikes ready-to-fire rocket launchers

IDF fighter jets destroy launchers containing rockets ready-to-launch toward central Israel; continue precise operations in central Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes ready-to-fire rocket launchers

Missing Jewish shepherd found dead

Body of Binyamin Achimeir, 14, located by IDF.

Missing Jewish shepherd found dead

Live updates:

Live updates: IDF removes troops from Gaza on 6-month anniversary of massacre

Sirens sound in northern Israel, war in Gaza interest 27th week, as Israel marks exactly 6 months since Hamas massacred 1,200 people on Simchat Torah.

Live updates: IDF removes troops from Gaza on 6-month anniversary of massacre

New York:

New York: Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Rockland County

32-year-old Orthodox Jewish man recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times outside his home in Ramapo. Police investigating.

New York: Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Rockland County

Israeli arrested in Malaysia faces up to 40 years in prison

Israeli man who was arrested last month charged with trafficking firearms and possessing ammunition.

Israeli arrested in Malaysia faces up to 40 years in prison

Amid Iranian threats:

Countries issue travel warnings to Israel amid Iranian threats

France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom warn citizens against travelling to Israel and, in some cases, the wider region.

Countries issue travel warnings to Israel amid Iranian threats

US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of its drone unit

US Treasury announces sanctions on Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida and leaders of the group's drone unit.

US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of its drone unit

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: The coming days require us to be alert and prepared

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari holds press briefing amid threats of Iranian attack: Our defenses are prepared and know how to face each threat individually.

IDF Spokesperson: The coming days require us to be alert and prepared

Barrage on the north

Barrage on the north: At least 40 rockets fired from Lebanon

For the first time in two days, sirens sounded throughout the Golan Heights warning of rocket fire. No injuries reported in the barrage, some of the rockets intercepted.

Barrage on the north: At least 40 rockets fired from Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: The IDF is strongly prepared against any threat

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi completes situational assessment on the readiness of the IDF for all scenarios amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.

IDF Chief of Staff: The IDF is strongly prepared against any threat

Rabbi Leo Dee:

Rabbi Leo Dee to Arutz Sheva: 'Oct. 7th woke us up, we are in a time of redemption'

Bereaved husband and father Rabbi Leo Dee calls for Israel to remove existential threats and carry on to a long-term solution.

Rabbi Leo Dee to Arutz Sheva: 'Oct. 7th woke us up, we are in a time of redemption'

EU sanctions Palestinian terror organizations

The European Union has added three Palestinian terrorist organizations to its list of sanctions for their part in the October 7th massacre.

EU sanctions Palestinian terror organizations

Released hostage:

Released hostage: The terrorist turned to me and said "Welcome to Gaza"

Moran Stella Yanai spoke at the site of the Supernova festival at an event for thousands of bikers and families of the hostages.

Released hostage: The terrorist turned to me and said "Welcome to Gaza"

US officials:

US officials: Iranian attack may include 100 drones and dozens of missiles

Officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude.

US officials: Iranian attack may include 100 drones and dozens of missiles

Reservist collapses after being targeted by serial plaintiff

Ron Yaakobi returned from the battle and discovered a class action lawsuit against him for millions of shekels, filed by a pair of serial plaintiffs.

Reservist collapses after being targeted by serial plaintiff

Mass search underway for missing teen in Binyamin

Hundreds of volunteers are searching for a 14-year-old shepherd after his flock returned to his farm without him.

Mass search underway for missing teen in Binyamin

The next generation of Hamas

Hamas' next generation |Children march through Samaria village praising terrorists

Children marched through the village of Burqa brandishing mock M16s and chanting praise for Hamas leaders. Nearby Jewish residents angered by lack of response by military.

Hamas' next generation |Children march through Samaria village praising terrorists

First aid trucks enter Gaza through new border crossing

The IDF noted that the trucks underwent thorough security checks by the security authorities of the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defense.

First aid trucks enter Gaza through new border crossing

MK Simcha Rothman threatened outside meeting

The families of hostages prevented MKs from entering meetings in Tel Aviv and declared that they would fault the coalition for failing to recover their loved ones.

MK Simcha Rothman threatened outside meeting

Germany:

Germany: 3 teens arrested for Islamist terror plot

2 girls, 1 boy between ages of 15-16 arrested for plotting acts of murder against Christians and police in name of Islamic State.

Germany: 3 teens arrested for Islamist terror plot

When Ismail Haniyeh told his wife their sons were killed

Hamas leader says killing of his sons and grandsons was meant to pressure Hamas to be more flexible in negotiations, 'it will not happen.'

When Ismail Haniyeh told his wife their sons were killed

Hamas internal security head eliminated

Elimination of Ridwan Mohammed Abdallah Ridwan will impede Hamas's ability to take over humanitarian aid entering Gaza, IDF says.

Hamas internal security head eliminated

Argentina Court:

Argentina Court: 'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Court in Argentina rules Iran behind 1992 attack on Israeli embassy, 1994 attack on Jewish center that left over 100 people dead, calls latter attack a crime against humanity.

Argentina Court: 'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Senior terrorist eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Several terrorists injured in overnight operations, according to Arabic reports. Multiple weapons seized.

Senior terrorist eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Survey:

Survey; 29% of haredim favor draft of those not studying Torah

The survey comes on the background of intensifying protests against the mandated draft of any haredi men.

Survey; 29% of haredim favor draft of those not studying Torah

Missing man's 'birthday party'

Instead of celebrating his 32nd birthday with him, Yoram Fliter's family is urging the public to come forward with information that might lead to his whereabouts.

Missing man's 'birthday party'

Haniyeh claims:

Haniyeh claims: My sons weren't Hamas fighters

Hamas leader says group is still seeking a hostage release deal despite the elimination of three of his sons in an air strike in Gaza.

Haniyeh claims: My sons weren't Hamas fighters

Report:

Report: Israel expecting Iranian attack within 24-48 hours

Wall Street Journal reports that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran on southern or northern Israel as soon as the next 24 to 48 hours.

Report: Israel expecting Iranian attack within 24-48 hours