Dennis Yekimov from Be'er Sheva fell in battle in Gaza
Sergeant Major (res.) Dennis Yekimov, age 33 from Be'er Sheva, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF says.
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Oct. 7th: Harsh data:
38 children murdered, 42 taken hostage, 116 orphaned
National Council for the Child data shows that 19,407 Israeli children were physically or mentally injured in the horrific events since the outbreak of the war – 37% of them under age 6.
Watch:
Watch: Hold Me Closer - Music for the nation in crisis
Musician Ari Green's new song 'Hold Me Closer' encapsulates the feelings flowing through the nation - both the pain of the war and the hopes for the future.
Son born to fallen soldier
'Yedidya had always accompanied me during births'
The widow of a fallen IDF soldier says that she will continue to be strong for the sake of their two daughters and newborn son. 'I thank God that we could build our family before we were separated.'
Gallant to critics:
Gallant to critics: Sorry to disappoint, I'm staying in Likud
Defense Minister responds to criticism of his support for Gantz on the Draft Law issue, calls on politicians to 'learn from the soldiers' and stop attacking each other.
Former Defense Secretary:
Former Defense Secretary: Putin's next target after Ukraine
Leon Panetta claims that Putin will attempt to invade additional countries after Ukraine, and warns the USA to begin taking steps against such a scenario.
Parliamentarians conference calls to disband UNRWA
A delegation of parliamentarians from 21 countries visited one of the towns struck by Hamas on October 7th and called to abolish the UNRWA as 'terror-entrenched.'
Grammy winner imprisoned:
Iranian court orders Grammy-winning singer to write anti-US song
Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences Shervin Hajipour, winner of 2023 Grammy for song about Mahsa Amini, to nearly 4 years in prison, orders him to post about regime's achievements and produce anti-US propaganda.
Binyamin Region:
Binyamin Region: 'An environmental and public health disaster'
Residents of the Binyamin region warn that a massive garbage fire set illegally by Palestinians over August will soon be reignited.
Hadassah named as 1 of world's best smart hospitals
Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) named as 1 of the world’s leading hospitals in oncology, cardiology and smart technologies, according to Newsweek’s 2024 global rankings.
IDF facilitates dozens of air drops of aid into Gaza
IDF says over 450 packages of food and medical aid were distributed through 21 airdrops to the Gaza Strip in recent weeks in coordination with Jordan, France, the UAE and Egypt.
Binyamin residents: 'We will blockade PA villages'
Women from Judea and Samaria claim that if the IDF cannot provide them security, they will begin doing so on their own.
LeBron James makes historic 40,000th career point
LeBron James has broken yet another NBA record by becoming the first player to score 40,000 points over the course of his career.
IDF attacks new targets in Khan Yunis
The targets include a housing complex for the poor subsidized by Qatar. The attacks were preceded by a particularly intense bombardment.
Sderot schools reopen 5 months after massacre
60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.
Security officials warn against 'dithering' in Gaza
Israeli forces are more exposed to attack if they are not actively executing any operations, and the ground offensive is being unnecessarily drawn out.
Israel's ambassador instructed not to join Gantz in DC meetings
Ambassador Michael Herzog told not to deal with Minister Gantz's visit to Washington in any way due to alleged failure to properly clear visit with PM Netanyahu.
Fatah official:
Fatah official: Holocaust happened because Jews planned to take control of Germany
Yasser Abu Sido, an official with PA chairman's Fatah faction, says in TV interview that while he is not a "fan of Hitler," the Holocaust was committed for "obvious reasons."
Antisemitism in Switzerland:
Antisemitism in Switzerland: Haredi man stabbed in Zurich
Haredi in his 50s stabbed in city of Zurich, suffers serious injuries. Local reports say the assailant, a 15-year-old teen, yelled "death to the Jews" during the attack.
Poll:
Poll: Trump has 4 percent advantage over Biden
New York Times/Siena College poll: Trump has 4 percent advantage over Biden, but Nikki Haley has an even bigger, 9 percent advantage, over Biden.
Watch:
Watch: Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters interrupt Jill Biden's speech
First lady Jill Biden interrupted four times by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters during event in Tucson, Arizona.
US airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza
In joint operation, US and Jordan airdrop 66 bundles of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Tel Aviv:
Seven anti-government protesters arrested in Tel Aviv
Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv against the government. Seven arrested after some of the protesters blocked roads in the area.
2024 US elections:
2024 US elections: Trump wins Idaho caucuses
The former President, who earlier also won Missouri’s Republican presidential caucuses, has won all primary contests to date.
Ashdod rabbi orders religious certification of wigs
A hasidic rabbi in Ashdod has warned that Jews should only purchase wigs certified not to have been made using hair derived from a ritual head-shaving practiced in India.
IDF spokesman on soldiers' deaths:
IDF spokesman on soldiers' deaths: 'Two explosive devices detonated in the building'
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to incident in Khan Yunis which left three IDF soldiers dead and 14 injured.
Regev: 'Gallant's demand was a mistake'
Transportation Minister Miri Regev criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for demanding that the Draft Law be supported by all members of the emergency government.
Antisemitic politician elected to British parliament
'Gaza George Galloway', who has in the past declared his constituencies 'Israel-Free Zones,' has been reelected to the British parliament.
US official on hostage deal: Ball is in Hamas' court
Israel has agreed to hostage deal, progress on deal and ceasefire now depend on Hamas' agreement, US official says.
Moving: Mothers of hostages rally in unity
Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan, and Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, go on stage together at Families Forum event in Jerusalem: 'We're united for them.' Watch.
Live updates:
Live updates: IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah structures in Lebanon
IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza and terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza as war enters 21st week.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced plans to release a group of Palestinian administrative detainees.
IDF targets Islamic Jihad in Rafah
IDF conducts precision strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists in Rafah, no damage caused to hospital.
Former Prime Minister:
Former Prime Minister: Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas leaders
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.
Three IDF soldiers killed in battle in Gaza
Sergeant Dolev Malka, Sergeant Inon Itzhak, and Sergeant Afik Tery were killed in battle with Hamas terrorists, IDF spokesman says.
London:
London: Jewish man verbally accosted on Underground
A Muslim passenger on the London Underground told a Jewish man, 'Your religion kills Muslims,' sparking a heated debate between the two.
Widow of fallen soldier gives birth to son
Meitar Eliyahu, widow of fallen reservist Sergeant First Class (res.) Eliyahu who was killed three months ago in Gaza, gave birth to the couple's third child and first son.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists driving in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, IDF takes out terrorists belonging to Hezbollah's Imam Hossein Division.
Jew stabbed after entering Arab city near Hebron
Jew in moderate condition after Palestinian Authority Arab stabs him in ad-Dhahiriya.
IDF eliminates terrorists in series of airstrikes
After rockets were fired into Israel on Friday, the IDF promptly struck the area of the launch.
