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Shocking footage:

Shocking footage: Pro-Israel activist attacked at US university

Abdul El-Sayed supporter tackled pro-Israel content creator Liz Benichou during a free speech event at the University of Michigan, saying: 'I should have killed you when I had the chance.'

Shocking footage: Pro-Israel activist attacked at US university

Shas denies Eisenkot reports, but one question remains

Shas leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's office rejects reports of support for Eisenkot; Shas officials avoid directly denying quiet contacts.

Shas denies Eisenkot reports, but one question remains

Israeli Arab to be indicted for ISIS membership

Mohammed Sweitat, 21 years old from Shfaram, arrested for spreading terrorist propaganda online, attemping to recruit supporters.

Israeli Arab to be indicted for ISIS membership

Final moments:

Chilling final recordings reveal desperate Mayday calls before Florida jet crash

Dramatic cockpit recordings capture the crew's frantic warnings of a rapidly descending aircraft moments before the Learjet crashed in a residential area, killing all nine people aboard.

Chilling final recordings reveal desperate Mayday calls before Florida jet crash

Daycare subsidy battle returns to Supreme Court

New petition challenges recent rules denying daycare subsidies to families of haredi draft evaders.

Daycare subsidy battle returns to Supreme Court

Haredi newlywed released from military prison

Yaari Liberman, arrested on his way to his Sheva Brachot celebration, is released following protests and political intervention.

Haredi newlywed released from military prison

First in Israel:

Doctors at Beilinson Medical Center perform Israel's first robot-assisted lung transplant

Doctors at Beilinson Medical Center perform a robotic lung transplant with minimal incisions, joining around 20 similar procedures worldwide; report rapid recovery and reduced need for painkillers.

Doctors at Beilinson Medical Center perform Israel's first robot-assisted lung transplant

IDF eliminates four Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza strikes

Four Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker, sniper commander, and recruitment official, eliminated in separate IDF strikes in northern Gaza.

IDF eliminates four Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza strikes

Israel signs $190 million deal with Elbit for advanced artillery training

Defense Ministry signs 15-year agreement with Elbit Systems to establish advanced training facility for IDF artillery crews operating SIGMA howitzers, PULS rocket launchers.

Israel signs $190 million deal with Elbit for advanced artillery training

Mike Johnson imitates Trump to his face, leaves crowd laughing

House Speaker Mike Johnson breaks into an impression of Donald Trump during an Iowa rally, reenacting the president's early-morning phone calls before realizing Trump was standing right behind him.

Mike Johnson imitates Trump to his face, leaves crowd laughing

Chief Rabbi David Yosef: Secular Jews are our brothers

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef condemns baseless hatred and public divisions following the elections, urging Israelis to respect one another and strengthen Jewish unity.

Chief Rabbi David Yosef: Secular Jews are our brothers

Liberman to Eisenkot: I won't commit to backing you

Yisrael Beytenu chief MK Avigdor Liberman declines to commit to recommending Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, demands Knesset speakership for his party.

Liberman to Eisenkot: I won't commit to backing you

The IDF eliminated two Nukhba terrorists, one of whom infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz

The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in separate strikes in Khan Yunis and Nuseirat, including a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre.

The IDF eliminated two Nukhba terrorists, one of whom infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal explains why Sderot and Ofakim voted for Netanyahu again

The commentator pushes back against criticism of Sderot and Ofakim residents who voted for Netanyahu after the October 7 massacre, explaining why they saw him as their best option.

Amit Segal explains why Sderot and Ofakim voted for Netanyahu again

Historic first:

Historic first: Israeli ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland

Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland presents his credentials in Hargeisa, becoming the first ambassador from any sovereign state accredited to the territory.

Historic first: Israeli ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland

After Rogers endorsement

Trump invites Haley Stevens to join GOP after she endorses El-Sayed's rival

Trump praises Democrat Haley Stevens for backing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race and says he would welcome her into the GOP.

Trump invites Haley Stevens to join GOP after she endorses El-Sayed's rival

BBC admits vetting failure after hosting guest who praised October 7

The BBC acknowledges failing to vet a guest with a history of antisemitic remarks, including praise for the October 7 massacre, and promises changes.

BBC admits vetting failure after hosting guest who praised October 7

Report:

Report: As he weighs Iran strikes after midterms, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterms while reportedly questioning his top military advisers, according to The Atlantic. The White House insists he retains full confidence.

Report: As he weighs Iran strikes after midterms, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

4,612 votes?

4,612 votes? Data analysis challenges Likud's election claim

Likud claims a few thousand votes could shift a seat from Ra'am to the right-wing bloc, but a data analyst says surplus-vote agreements tell a different story.

4,612 votes? Data analysis challenges Likud's election claim

Iran: Talks are advancing, agreement depends on US 'rationality'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks through Qatari mediators are progressing but no deal has been reached, as Trump warns of further US action.

Iran: Talks are advancing, agreement depends on US 'rationality'

Anti-Israel joke on SNL

StandWithUs slams SNL's Michael Che over Israel election 'genocide' joke

StandWithUs condemns Saturday Night Live's Michael Che for joking about genocide during a segment on Israel's elections, accusing him of spreading anti-Israel lies.

StandWithUs slams SNL's Michael Che over Israel election 'genocide' joke

Watch:

Watch: Multiple fatalities in Florida plane crash

A private jet crashed into a mobile home park in South Florida on Sunday afternoon, triggering a massive fireball and destroying at least one residence.

Watch: Multiple fatalities in Florida plane crash

Hundreds protest

Haredi groom jailed for 20 days, protesters plan sheva brachot at prison

Hundreds of haredim protest the arrest of a newlywed draft evader sentenced to 20 days in military prison, with further demonstrations planned.

Haredi groom jailed for 20 days, protesters plan sheva brachot at prison

Two years after he ran, fallen IDF officer honored at NYC Marathon

160 Israelis run the New York City Marathon for Shalva in memory of fallen IDF officer Harel Birenstock, who ran the same race two years earlier.

Two years after he ran, fallen IDF officer honored at NYC Marathon

History at the Foreign Ministry:

History at the Foreign Ministry: Son of Lebanon Army family joins Foreign Ministry program

Jonathan Elkhoury, who fled to Israel at age nine following threats from Hezbollah, has been accepted into the Foreign Ministry's cadet course.

History at the Foreign Ministry: Son of Lebanon Army family joins Foreign Ministry program

'You murdered your son'

Vicious chants outside Eisenkot's home: 'You murdered your son'

Right-wing protesters demonstrate outside Gadi Eisenkot's Herzliya home against cooperation with Arab parties, with one blaming him for his son's death.

Vicious chants outside Eisenkot's home: 'You murdered your son'

Iran's missile threat: 1,700 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel

Israeli assessments put Iran's arsenal at 1,700 ballistic missiles and 80,000 drones, as the US reinforces its regional forces despite deployment gaps.

Iran's missile threat: 1,700 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel

Likud challenges election chief over foreign funding suspicions

The Likud party criticized the Central Elections Committee chairman over his determination that suspicions of foreign funding do not undermine the election results.

Likud challenges election chief over foreign funding suspicions

'Preventable failure'

Herzi Halevi breaks his silence on October 7th: 'Preventable failure'

Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi calls October 7 a preventable failure, rejects claims of internal betrayal, and acknowledges Israeli bombs killed hostages.

Herzi Halevi breaks his silence on October 7th: 'Preventable failure'

'Tough' and 'direct'

'Tough' Trump-Netanyahu call reveals disagreement over Iran war

Axios reports Netanyahu is urging Trump to resume strikes on Iran after the US midterms, while Trump prefers to give diplomacy more time.

'Tough' Trump-Netanyahu call reveals disagreement over Iran war

Michigan election shock:

Haley Stevens breaks with El-Sayed, endorses Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan, delivering a dramatic blow to her party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, just days before the November 3 midterm elections.

Haley Stevens breaks with El-Sayed, endorses Republican Mike Rogers

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as Prime Minister

Bennett and Lapid's Together party announces it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog to form the next Israeli government.

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as Prime Minister

Famed director accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Hollywood director Michael Mann, 83, was injured by an accidental discharge during target practice at a Los Angeles shooting range.

Famed director accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Who will form Israel's next government? Herzog to begin consultation process

The President's Office invites Knesset factions for consultations ahead of the decision on whom to task with forming Israel's next government.

Who will form Israel's next government? Herzog to begin consultation process

Rabbi Dov Lando's aide leaves door open to supporting Eisenkot

Rabbi Dov Lando's aide declines to rule out supporting Eisenkot, saying UTJ's future alliances will be determined by the party's rabbinical leadership.

Rabbi Dov Lando's aide leaves door open to supporting Eisenkot

Tzfat yeshiva shut down over serious fire safety violations

A yeshiva in Tzfat has been ordered to close for 30 days after an inspection by Israel Fire and Rescue Services uncovered serious fire safety violations.

Tzfat yeshiva shut down over serious fire safety violations

Democratic candidates stumble over support for Israel

A growing dispute within the Democratic Party over support for Israel is threatening to undermine the party's chances in one of the most closely watched Senate races ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Democratic candidates stumble over support for Israel

Watch:

Watch: Children's room with Hezbollah symbols found during IDF raids in Lebanon

IDF troops operating near Al-Khiam uncover weapons inside a civilian home, Hezbollah symbols in a children's room, and a storage site for explosive drones.

Watch: Children's room with Hezbollah symbols found during IDF raids in Lebanon

After shooting attack

Fallen soldiers' comrades take Part in demolition of terrorists' homes

IDF troops demolish the homes of two terrorists who killed soldiers at Judea Junction, with members of the fallen soldiers' battalion taking part.

Fallen soldiers' comrades take Part in demolition of terrorists' homes

Huckabee to Newsmax:

Huckabee to Newsmax: Netanyahu’s lead could reshape Israel’s next government

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told Newsmax that Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected election showing has shifted the political picture, but the battle to form a government is only beginning.

Huckabee to Newsmax: Netanyahu’s lead could reshape Israel’s next government