Report:
Report: Qatar attempting to figure out who the leader of Hamas in Gaza is
The Qataris are unsure who from the terror organization they could speak with after the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.
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Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'Four seasons in this war, we will bring victory'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the Combat Officers Course Graduation Ceremony this evening and said the IDF has not forgotten the hostages still held in Gaza, victory means bringing them home.
Bloody Thursday
Mother and son Mina and Karmi Hason, murdered in missile barrage on Haifa Bay Area
A woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s were killed on Thursday by a rocket strike during a barrage in the Haifa Bay Area.
100 yards from the border
100 yards from the border: Five killed in barrage on Metula
Hezbollah rocket strikes on agricultural field in northern Israel leave five dead, one seriously injured.
Shooting of Jewish man:
Chicago mayor accused of 'abdication of civic duty' in shooting of civic duty
Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz condemns Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson refusal to treat shooting of Jewish man walking to synagogue as an antisemitic hate crime.
Netanyahu to US envoys:
Netanyahu to US envoys: 'Main point is not agreement on paper, but ability to enforce it'
White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President Amos Hochstein, and U.S. Ambassador Jack Lew met with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The organization behind the sanctions campaign against settlers
Attorney Avraham Shalev, a researcher at the Kohelet Policy Forum, revealed in a new paper that a UN organization has been working with many governments to impose sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
Watch:
Watch: Thousands of cranes at Agamon Hula
About 24,500 cranes flew over Agamon Hula this morning. 'The wonderful sounds of the cranes manage to silence even the sounds of war.'
Watch:
Watch: Illegal infiltrators found hiding in a refrigerator
Border Police officers in Tel Aviv arrested three infiltrators and a business owner who allegedly employed and harbored them.
Hamas rejects proposal for short-term ceasefire
Hamas terror group 'refuses temporary ceasefire but supports any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war,' official tells Al Hadath.
Israel Press Council:
Israel Press Council: 'Complaint against news anchor, Danny Kushmaro, shelved'
Israel Press Council informs MK Ofer Cassif that his complaint against news anchor, Danny Kushmaro, after the latter blew up a building in Gaza, has been shelved.
Watch: A drive on the new Philadelphi Corridor
Running parallel to the Gaza-Egypt border, the new Philadelphi Corridor has two lanes and traffic signs, and is still patrolled by the IDF.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles: Singer Aviv Geffen detained after holding up sign supporting hostage release
Singer Aviv Geffen detained by police after holding up sign, "Wish They Were Here," with symbol of struggle for hostage release, at David Gilmour's concert.
Antisemitic comments:
After antisemism in Haaretz, Mayor of Nesher: 'We won't advertise in Haaretz'
Roi Levy, mayor of Nesher, halted advertising in Haaretz, after publisher Amos Shoken called for sanctions to be imposed on PM and ministers, saying 'Palestinians are freedom fighters.'
Poll:
Poll: Bennett heading a party will not bring more right wing votes
According to poll, Bennett cannot form a coalition from center-left bloc without the Arabs; he will need the opposition parties.
In strikes in Syria:
US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists in strikes in Syria
US Central Command says the US military carried out a series of air strikes on ISIS camps in Syria this week, killing up to 35 terrorists from the group.
Saudi FM:
Saudi FM: A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemns the "complete blockade" of northern Gaza, reiterates that normalization is dependent on a Palestinian state.
Iran claims it killed a separatist linked to Israel
Iranian intelligence services claim they killed a member of a separatist group which Iran claims is linked to Israel. The specific group involved was not identified.
Watch:
Watch: Trump speaks to reporters from garbage truck
Former US President arrives at campaign event in garbage truck, after Biden appeared to call Trump's supporters garbage: This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.
North Korea launches ballistic missile
South Korea's military says North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea.
Following Chicago shooting:
Agudath Israel calls for action following shooting of Chicago Orthodox man
Following shooting of man who was making his way to synagogue in Chicago, Agudath Israel of Illinois calls for the offender to be prosecuted to the fullest extent: We expect every effort is made to prosecute a hate crime for what it is.
Senior source to CNN:
Senior source to CNN: Iranian response to Israeli strikes to come before US election
US network told Iran's retaliation for Israel's recent strikes in retaliation for Iran's massive missile attack will be 'definitive and painful,' will likely come before Tuesday's presidential election.
Melbourne:
Jewish father shocked by large antisemitic graffiti at Melbourne playground
Father taking his 1-year-old toddler to play at a local park finds “Zionism = Nazi” burned or mowed in extremely large letters into the grass at the playground.
IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon
The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
Draft of the deal to end fighting in Lebanon revealed
The proposed deal states that the Lebanese Military would be the only armed force allowed near the border and Israel would have the right to defend itself if the Lebanese government fails to keep armed groups away.
State Department:
State Department: 'Israel not improving aid to Gaza enough after Blinken letter'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller criticizes Israel's actions in the conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and accuses Israel of failing to provide enough aid to Gaza.
'The IDF needs to be larger'
IDF Chief of Staff on haredi conscription: 'The IDF needs to be larger'
LTG Herzi Halevi told reservists about a haredi soldier he met, and stated: 'Our question is how we create many more like him."
'Trump Tov LaYehudim'
'Yidden for Trump' campaign spreads through Jewish communities
With less than a week to go before Election Day, the town of Teaneck, NJ, is dotted with signs reading 'Trump Tov LaYehudim' - Trump is Good for the Jews and the campaign is spreading to other locations as well.
Suspect in Shabbat shooting of Chicago Jewish man is illegal migrant
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, an illegal alien from Mauritania who was caught and let go by US Border Patrol in 2023, identified as suspect who shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue from behind on Shabbat,
Trump:
Trump: 'I want to see the Mid. East return to real peace, a lasting peace'
The Republican presidential candidate and former President sent a message to the people of Lebanon stating they 'deserve to live in peace, prosperity, and harmony with their neighbors.'
Min. Gallant in Rafah:
Min. Gallant in Rafah: 'Military pressure creating conditions to free hostages'
Minister Gallant was shown the location where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was eliminated and toured the Philadelphi Corridor.
Haredi rabbi:
Haredi rabbi: 'Those who go to war are guaranteed a heavenly wage'
At a special memorial event for fallen soldiers in Bnei Barak, Rabbi Meir Mazuz said that those who went to war will be remembered in their world and reimbursed in the next.
TAU researchers discover cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors
In a technological breakthrough, researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy.
Chief of Staff meets with Chief of Italian Defence General Staff
The two discussed recent operational events and the security situation, with an emphasis on the operation against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.
New Hezbollah leader's 1st speech cut off mid-broadcast
Naim Qassem, the replacement for Hassan Nasrallah, threatens the life of Benjamin Netanyahu in first speech as Hezbollah's new leader.
Report:
Report: US seeking a two-month ceasefire in Lebanon
If agreed on, the 60-day deal could pause the fighting until the end of Biden's term and will be used to re-implement UN Resolution 1701.
'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings
Hundreds of ballots destroyed in arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington. 'Free Palestine' reportedly found written on 3 incendiary devices used in the attacks.
Channel 12 journalist injured in Lebanon: 'We'll be back soon'
Channel 12 journalist breaks his leg in unusual event in Lebanon, is evacuated by helicopter to Israeli hospital.
IDF evacuates city deep in Lebanon
Sky News Arabic reports evacuations from Baalbek area, local official says he received phone call from the IDF.
Drone footage:
Drone footage: Hezbollah terrorists hide, point weapons - and are eliminated
Hezbollah terrorists hide under truck, take aim at IDF forces - and are eliminated. Watch the clash.
