Cabinet approves:
Cabinet approves: Levin to head three additional ministries
Justice Minister Levin to lead Labor, Religious Services, and Jerusalem and Heritage Ministries. Attorney General warns of administrative overload.
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At supporters’ conference
At supporters’ conference, Bennett does not rule out coalition with Arab parties
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns of political "collapse" if voter turnout is low: "We will have to compromise on a thousand things, and that would be very bad."
Following Amudim letter:
Rabbi Hershel Schachter retracts support for clemency bid in abuse case
Yeshiva University's Rabbi Hershel Schachter retracts support for clemency request on behalf of a convicted abuser, following harsh statement by Zvi Gluck, CEO of Amudim.
Captivity survivor:
Captivity survivor: 'We dug a pit for food, we lived in starvation and fear'
Hamas captivity survivor Segev Kalfon tells of the relentless fear, even after his release from captivity, and the moving moments after his return to Israel.
The unanswered messages
Where was the IDF's intel chief the night before the massacre?
A timeline submitted to the Turgeman Committee shows that repeated warnings and urgent updates accumulated hours before the October 7th Massacre, while Intelligence Directorate Chief Aharon Haliva was largely unreachable and slow to respond.
Sovereignty or a Palestinian state
Dozens at ‘Awakening Vigil’ outside Cabinet Meeting: Sovereignty or a Palestinian state
The Sovereignty Movement, together with several other organizations, stood this morning outside the weekly cabinet meeting demanding to block the pathway toward a Palestinian state being advanced by President Trump.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: October 7 was a systemic failure, responsibility must be upheld
'IDF failed in its primary mission on October 7th; I’ve taken personal steps to ensure it is never repeated,' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Tabataba'i's hands are soaked in the blood of many Israelis and Americans'
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the elimination of Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabataba’i proves Israel will prevent the group from rebuilding, while also commending President Trump for designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terror organization.
Rabbi Amar: 'We are already in the days of Moshiach'
Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar declares world 'very close to the coming of Moshiach,' stressing it 'is not politics or policy.'
‘Stop the pathway’:
‘Stop the pathway’: Nadia Matar says sovereignty needed to block Palestinian State
Nadia Matar tells Arutz Sheva the government must actively advance Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, warning that even acknowledging a 'pathway' legitimizes a Palestinian state.
Senior IDF officers skip meetings on October 7 failures
Former military intelligence head, Unit 8200 head, fail to attend discussions initiated by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the October 7 failures.
Followi:ng expose
Following expose, calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired
Leftist group demands disciplinary action against Jerusalem official over racist descriptions in haredi girls' school files.
Jewish teen indicted for nationalist-motivated rampage in Samaria
State Prosecutor's Office files indictment against Jewish teen who joined violent nationalist riot near Beit Lid.
Due to security threats:
Shin Bet kept Gallant family out of their home for over a year amid security threats
The former Defense Minister and his family have lived away from their Amikam home for over a year under a Shin Bet directive prompted by ongoing security concerns.
Surprising moment:
Surprising moment: Yair Golan recites Kiddush on live television
In a Channel 12 interview, Democrats Party Chairman Yair Golan donned a kippah and recited the Shabbat Kiddush, saying true unity must be rooted in values and a renewed commitment to Zionist principles.
IDF Chief dismisses Gaza Division intel officer who ignored warnings
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir dismissed the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer, LTC A., who scoffed at repeated warnings ahead of October 7, after months of controversy over his continued appointments and presence in intelligence units.
Arad
Arad: Mayor outraged after female soldier kicked off bus
The mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, released a video claiming that a female soldier was forced off a public bus in the city because of her gender. He said the incident constitutes a criminal offense. “Anyone unwilling to be around women should stay home.”
'You were a lioness'
Husband of Miriam Feirberg-Ikar: 'You were a lioness, a superwoman'
Thousands of residents, friends, and public figures accompany Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar on her final journey.
Desecration of Synagogue
Desecration of Synagogue: 'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'
Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:
Chief of Staff decides on personal measures for senior officers over October 7 failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir summons former and current senior officers, to review their roles before and during the Hamas attack, after which he will deliver personal conclusions and clarify potential command measures.
Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting
Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting: 'We act independently of anyone'
At this morning’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the security operations in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that Israel acts independently and does not require approval from foreign actors.
New X feature exposes:
New X feature exposes: The 'Gaza' accounts that are not from Gaza
A new feature recently launched on X reveals account locations, previous usernames, and technical details - collapsing a massive industry of fake identities. Accounts presenting themselves as witnesses to the war in Gaza were found to be operated from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia.
Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister visits Israel to strengthen economic and political ties
Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov met with Israeli officials in Jerusalem to advance economic initiatives, energy cooperation, and regional partnerships, highlighting growing ties between the predominantly Muslim country and Israel.
Watch:
IDF major detained after allegedly transporting two illegal residents
A former IDF officer was arrested at Ofer checkpoint for allegedly transporting two illegal residents, suspected of wearing his army uniform to avoid detection.
Government to appoint Yariv Levin to fill vacant haredi ministries
The government is expected to appoint Yariv Levin to head three ministries vacated by Shas and UTJ ministers, in a move aimed at preventing disruptions and preserving Haredi staffing and influence.
How Hamas tracked 100,000 IDF soldiers for years
A Hamas intelligence network monitored about 100,000 IDF soldiers on social media for five years, infiltrated closed groups, and used the information to build simulators and train terrorists with VR headsets. An Air Force officer testified: “Hamas knew the base better than I did.”
14-year-old arrested on suspicion of assaulting MK Yoav Ben-Tzur
The 14-year-old boy, a Jerusalem resident, was taken for questioning eight days after Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur was attacked by haredi protesters opposing the Draft Law.
Soldiers posted, terrorists learned:
This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th
An IDF investigation reveals that Nukhba terrorists learned about the secret disabling system on the Merkava Mark 4 tank, after gathering accurate intelligence from soldiers' posts on social media.
Ruth Haran Hertzman, who survived the Holocaust and October 7th. passed away
Ruth Haran Hertzman, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who lived through the 10/7 massacre in Be’eri, has passed away. Her son Avshalom was murdered and seven family members were taken hostage to Gaza.
Revealed
Revealed: Qatar spent $20 billion to spread Islamism in US colleges
A report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy reveals Qatar's efforts to spend billions at US educational institutions as part of a Muslim Brotherhood plan to weaken the West.
Employment Services:
Employment Services: Drop in number of job seekers
The number of job seekers decreased in October due to seasonal dynamics and the return of those laid off during the summer, but after seasonal adjustment, there was a slight increase in the number.
Watch
Watch | Hamas official: Gaza ceasefire won’t end wider resistance
Hamas official Muhammad Nazzal says the group’s fight is against the “Israeli occupation,” not the world, warning that even with a Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian Arab “resistance” will continue until the “occupation” is defeated.
Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024
Czech Jewish community reports 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a record high amid the Gaza war. Most incidents were online, but attacks and desecrations doubled.
Over Israel spying
Houthi court sentences 18 UN aid workers to death over alleged Israel spying
A Houthi court in Sanaa sentences 18 UN aid workers to death for allegedly spying for Israel. The UN condemns the ruling, warning obstruction of humanitarian relief in Yemen risks famine for millions.
Over Israel-linked invite
Indonesia’s largest Islamic group moves to oust leader over Israel-linked invite
Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama has given chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf three days to resign after inviting US scholar Peter Berkowitz, known for supporting Israel during the Gaza war, to an NU event.
Brazil arrests former President Bolsonaro over escape plot
Brazil’s federal police arrest former President Jair Bolsonaro after he tried to break his ankle monitor. Justice de Moraes orders the move to prevent escape.
Lebanon:
IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon
IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah operative Kamel Reza Karnabsh in southern Lebanon’s Mayfadoun area, second strike in Houla kills another Hezbollah member responsible for local military and financial coordination.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns following Trump critiques online
The Georgia Representative published a letter on social media stating that she was leaving office due to President Trump inciting Republican supporters against her.
Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours
In 24-hour pursuit, IDF forces eliminate or capture 17 Hamas terrorists who attempted to escape Rafah tunnels.
From White House to the Ohel
From the White House to the Ohel | Hostage survivor visits grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe
Immediately after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, hostage survivor Yosef Haim Ohana visited the Ohel, the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
