New poll:
New poll: Harris has 3-point lead over Trump in Iowa
Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll finds Harris leading Trump 47 to 44 in Iowa, which Trump won in 2020.
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Britain:
Anti-Israel activists in Britain steal busts of Israel's first President
Pro-Palestinian Arab activists from Palestine Action group steal two busts of Israel’s first President, Chaim Weizmann, from Manchester University, citing his involvement in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.
Hours after video threat
Khamenei threatens Israel online, hours after video threat
Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to his reinstated Hebrew-language X account, threatens US and "the Zionist regime".
CENTCOM announces:
CENTCOM announces: Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East
The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.
John Bolton:
John Bolton: 'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton explains the consequences of not targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program along with its air defense sites.
Israel nearly eliminated Sinwar five times
Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Israel 'was close to arresting Yahya SInwar at least five times before he was killed.'
Ending the mourning with song:
Ending the week with song: Moving songs conclude the Goldberg family's week of mourning
Family and friends gather Saturday night in the Goldberg family's mourning tent, marking the end of the seven-day mourning period following the fall of Rabbi Avi Goldberg in Lebanon.
US senators:
US senators: ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal
A group of senators addressed the ICC prosecutor to raise concerns about the international legality of the request for warrants against Israel's Prime and Defense Ministers.
Eliminated:
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist responsible for deadly rocket strikes
IDF eliminates Jaafar Khader Faour, commander of the Hezbollah Nasser Unit's Missiles and Rockets Array.
Biden administration:
Biden administration: Israel has 11 days to implement our demands, or we'll suspend aid
Biden administration gives Israel until November 13 to implement its demands to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza - or military aid will be suspended.
Report:
Report: Hamas arrests suspects for betraying Mohammed Deif
The terrorist organization suspects that two residents of Khan Yunis provided Israel with Deif's location for bombing.
Hezbollah commander for Tyre region eliminated
IDF announces elimination of Mousa Izz al-Din, Hezbollah commander for the coastal area, and Hassan Majid Daib, Hezbollah’s artillery commander in the coastal area; the two are responsible for launching 400 projectiles towards Israel.
Helmet cam footage:
Helmet cam footage: Underground Hamas weapons factory is found and destroyed
Under a civilian area: IDF forces locate and destroy a weapons production factory in central Gaza.
140 kilometers from the border:
Israeli special forces capture senior Hezbollah officer
Lebanese reports say the official taken captive was Imad Amhaz, a Lebanese Navy officer.
Rivals condemn
Trump condemned by rivals after saying Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’
Republican presidential nominee under fire after appearing to suggest that Liz Cheney should face armed combat. He clarifies: All I’m saying about Liz Cheney is that she is a War Hawk, and a dumb one at that, but she wouldn’t have ‘the guts’ to fight herself.
Report:
Report: US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end
Reuters reports that the US proposed a “60-day truce” that was deemed "unrealistic". Envoy Amos Hochstein: This is false.
Trump on war in Lebanon:
Trump on war in Lebanon: We have to get this whole thing over with
Republican presidential nominee comments on Israel-Lebanon conflict during campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan: We want to have peace on earth, all over.
During patrol in Lebanon
Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident during patrol in Lebanon
Major General Ori Gordin lightly injured when his patrol vehicle overturns while in Lebanon. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital and resumed normal activities.
In strike in Khan Yunis
IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab in strike in Khan Yunis
IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel
Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.
Olmert:
Olmert: 'War should have ended eight months ago'
Former PM Ehud Olmert said that the government has no justification for continuing the war in Gaza.
'I was worried they'd hurt me'
'I worried they'd hurt me': New details emerge on haredi man charged with spying for Iran
Asher Binyamin Weiss recounts: 'They told me to find them more people, and that I would receive 20% of the profits the new person would earn. They were always asking that we find more and more people to carry out their tasks.'
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi:
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi: 'Everyone wants to unite the nation'
'Chief Rabbinate is not just for haredim or religious people, it's for everyone,' new Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber says.
Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'
Chuck Schumer advised Columbia University leaders to 'keep their heads down,' ignore criticism of antisemitism management, report says.
Captain Yarden Zakay, injured in southern Gaza, dies of his wounds
Captain Yarden Zakay, 21 years old from Hadera, succumbs to his wounds after being injured in combat in southern Gaza.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists smuggle weapons in Tulkarm hospital compound
In Nur Shams antiterror operation, Israeli security forces eliminate three terrorists in airstrikes and close-quarters combat.
Finding missing people - wherever they are
The Israel Dog Unit held an exercise simulating finding victims in extreme circumstances such as under rubble, in trees, and on a roof.
Blinken:
Blinken: Good progress on efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon
US Secretary of State says there has been “good progress” on efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Lebanon, but “we still have more work to do.”
Saudi FM:
Saudi FM: Deals with US unrelated to Israel normalization could go through
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, says Riyadh could potentially act "quite quickly" on bilateral agreements with Washington, even if a comprehensive deal involving the recognition of Israel is not achieved.
Over Harris interview
Trump files lawsuit against CBS over Harris interview
Republican presidential nominee files lawsuit against CBS, says a recent "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris was misleading.
'I will not oppose deal in advance'
Smotrich's message to families of hostages: I will not oppose a deal in advance
Families of hostages met with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who told them: I will not decide in advance and I will not say in advance that I am against the deal until I know exactly what is on the table.
No siren sounded
Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area, no siren sounded
Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.
Sad Bar Mitzvah
Captivity survivor celebrates Bar Mitzvah without his hostage father
Hamas captivity survivor Erez Kalderon celebrates his Bar Mitzvah without his father Ofer, who remains held by Hamas. Meanwhile, the family of Omer Shem Tov marks his 22nd birthday - his second birthday in captivity.
Report:
Report: Iran's Supreme Leader ordered preparations for attack on Israel
Israeli intelligence is estimating that Iran may launch a large number of drones and ballistic missiles from Iraqi territory at Israel.
Bill Clinton defends Israel:
Bill Clinton defends Israel: 'What would you do if it was your family?'
Former President defends Israel's response to October 7, says he does not 'keep score' about the death tolls on each side and Hamas causes civilian deaths in Gaza.
Israel National Cyber Directorate:
National Cyber Directorate: Iranian hackers targeting researchers studying the Middle East
According to the directorate, APT42, a group linked to Iran’s IRGC, has been sending highly credible-looking emails from fake domains containing malicious links.
Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler
After an anti-Israel heckler shouted at Thom Yorke to condemn 'the Israeli genocide of Gaza,' the singer challenged him to come up on stage. Yorke then left the stage in protest.
'Hitler was onto something'
Antisemite harasses customers at kosher restaurant in Brooklyn
Man accusing Jews of being 'evil,' 'killing babies,' and attempting to kill JFK and Donald Trump goes on antisemitic tirade against Jewish customers at a kosher restaurant.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF Officers Course Graduation: 'We are dismantling the axis of evil that we face, with calculated blows. No longer will terrorist armies be on our borders.'
UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'
UNRWA security guard reveals how Hamas forcibly took UNRWA vehicles and supplies at the start of the war. 'It's a form of defense for them.'
