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After Sinwar's death

Hamas moving towards rule by committee after Sinwar's death

Two Hamas sources say the terrorist group is moving towards establishing a Doha-based ruling committee rather than appointing a single successor to Yahya Sinwar, who was eliminated by Israel last week.

Hamas moving towards rule by committee after Sinwar's death

Amid tensions:

Amid tensions: Iran's Jewish community celebrates Sukkot

Moving footage from Tehran shows Jewish children dancing and singing in the Sukkah, celebrating Sukkot as other Jewish communities around the world do.

Amid tensions: Iran's Jewish community celebrates Sukkot

Harris on MSNBC:

Harris on MSNBC: The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells MSNBC's Al Sharpton that the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar removed an obstacle to a ceasefire but "we've got to work at it".

Harris on MSNBC: The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable

White House:

White House: Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans

National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.

White House: Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans

'The target of our missiles'

'The target of our missiles': The threatening message received by Haifa Port workers

Workers at the Port of Haifa and other civilians receive message saying that the port would be the target of a missile attack and the workers are being given the opportunity to leave the place.

'The target of our missiles': The threatening message received by Haifa Port workers

Ben Shapiro:

Ben Shapiro: 'Harris passed over Josh Shapiro because he's a pro-Israel Jew'

Daily Wire co-founder says US Veep did not pick the popular governor of crucial swing state Pennsylvania as her running mate "because he’s a pro-Israel Jew and that’s just unacceptable to her pro-Hamas base."

Ben Shapiro: 'Harris passed over Josh Shapiro because he's a pro-Israel Jew'

ISA:

ISA: Ceasefire in exchange for a few hostages

The head of the ISA presented the Cabinet a new deal that Egypt is trying to initiate. Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposed. Gallant, Regev, Katz, and Levin supported the deal.

ISA: Ceasefire in exchange for a few hostages

IKEA cancels plan to establish branch in Ashdod

IKEA has canceled its plans to establish a new branch in Ashdod following the decision of the Israeli franchisee to withdraw from an agreement to purchase land at the entrance to the city.

IKEA cancels plan to establish branch in Ashdod

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

The IDF published documentation showing former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had a 'money bunker' used to finance the terrorist organization underneath a Beirut hospital.

IDF reveals: Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

PM's birthday warning to Iran:

PM's birthday warning to Iran: 'Our people will repel danger threatening their existence'

PM Netanyahu quotes his late father, says Israel is showing the world how to respond to existential threats in a message delivered on his birthday.

PM's birthday warning to Iran: 'Our people will repel danger threatening their existence'

IDF:

IDF: Hezbollah down to 30% of its firepower

New data from the Northern Command indicates that Hezbollah has only 30% of its firepower remaining, and that the residents of northern Israel will soon be able to return home.

IDF: Hezbollah down to 30% of its firepower

Chief of Staff in Lebanon:

'We strike senior command levels in Beirut, you deal with lower command levels here'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets troops in southern Lebanon, says 'We struck close to 30 targets across Lebanon, a type of Hezbollah’s financial system, 'Al-Qard al-Hassan,' which receives funds from Iran, provides loans, and ultimately finances Hezbollah’s terrorism.'

'We strike senior command levels in Beirut, you deal with lower command levels here'

UN report accuses Israel of starvation in Gaza, ignores hostages

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, submitted a letter of complaint to the UN Secretary-General following the report on the ‘Right to Food,' which claims that Israel is committing genocide through starvation.

UN report accuses Israel of starvation in Gaza, ignores hostages

How the IDF finds leaks to the press

The IDF has exposed the one who has been leaking classified information to Channel 14.

How the IDF finds leaks to the press

Explosion heard in Tel Aviv

Explosion heard in Tel Aviv as projectile from Lebanon strikes open area in central Israel

Following reports of an explosion in the Tel Aviv area, the IDF announced Monday evening that a projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory and fell in an open area in central Israel.

Explosion heard in Tel Aviv as projectile from Lebanon strikes open area in central Israel

Families of hostages file complaint over false rescue report

The complaint notes the mental anguish suffered by families having to repeatedly check whether the reports were true.

Families of hostages file complaint over false rescue report

Trump and Harris deadlocked just weeks before election day

Wth time to the polls running out, a new survey shows the two candidates remaining withing just a few percentage points in key states.

Trump and Harris deadlocked just weeks before election day

US initiates $5.2 billion aid package to strengthen Israel's air defenses

Defense Min. Dir. Gen. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante have completed the exchange of letters initiating the implementation of a special emergency aid package totaling $5.2 billion to strengthen Israel's air defense system.

US initiates $5.2 billion aid package to strengthen Israel's air defenses

Housing Minister:

Housing Minister: 'This is the minimum - we're demanding what we deserve'

'We do our part, we want to know that we'll also receive our part,' Housing Minister and United Torah Judaism chief Yitzhak Goldknopf says.

Housing Minister: 'This is the minimum - we're demanding what we deserve'

Russian Jewish Congress VP:

Russian Jewish Congress VP: This is how I brought Europe to commemorate the Holocaust

A decade of ‘Liberation and Rescue Day’: Dr. Zakharayev’s revolutionary initiative, in an in-depth interview.

Russian Jewish Congress VP: This is how I brought Europe to commemorate the Holocaust

Lapid moved by Book of Tanya printed in Gaza

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries bring MK Yair Lapid Four Species, Tanya, at his office.

Lapid moved by Book of Tanya printed in Gaza

Captured terrorists admit:

Captured terrorists admit: Hezbollah paid UNIFIL for use of their positions

Hezbollah took over and used UNIFIL cameras near the Lebanon-Israel border, paid UNIFIL for use of its posts, report says.

Captured terrorists admit: Hezbollah paid UNIFIL for use of their positions

One missile intercepted:

One missile intercepted: Sirens sound in wide swaths of northern Israel

Sirens sound in Haifa, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, and other areas; IDF says it intercepted a single missile.

One missile intercepted: Sirens sound in wide swaths of northern Israel

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer sings to Noa Argamani

Hasidic American singer Lipa Schmeltzer dedicates song to rescued hostage Noa Argamani, singing praises of her faith and strength of character. Watch.

Watch: Lipa Schmeltzer sings to Noa Argamani

Sukkot joy in the Beit El Yeshiva: an album

Beit El Yeshiva holds festive prayers in the yeshiva sukkah, attended by dean Rabbi Zalman Melamed and Psagot's Rabbi Shlomo Weitzen, a teacher in the yeshiva whose son fell in the war.

Sukkot joy in the Beit El Yeshiva: an album

Near civilian homes:

Near civilian homes: Vehicle carrying rocket launcher destroyed in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers locate and destroy dozens of long- and short-range missiles in a weapons storehouse hidden in the heart of a Lebanese neighborhood.

Near civilian homes: Vehicle carrying rocket launcher destroyed in southern Lebanon

US Sec. of Defense:

US Sec. of Defense: THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the US could put the system into operation very quickly and added: 'We're on pace with our expectations.'

US Sec. of Defense: THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Israeli official:

Israeli official: 'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Israeli source says that after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Qatar holds the keys to a prisoner swap deal and the ability to pressure Hamas.

Israeli official: 'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

Yigal Calek, whose compositions have become staples in Jewish homes and synagogues around the world, passed away on Monday at the age of 80

Revolutionary Jewish composer Yigal Calek passed away

Watch:

Watch: Trump works at McDonald's and attacks Harris

About two weeks before the presidential elections, the former president went to a branch of the food chain and served several customers. He took the opportunity to attack his competitor.

Watch: Trump works at McDonald's and attacks Harris

Conservative and Jewish figures protest CBS' stance on Jerusalem

The heads of several politically conservative and Jewish groups sent a strongly worded letter to CBS News protesting its directive not to refer to Jerusalem as Israel.

Conservative and Jewish figures protest CBS' stance on Jerusalem

Report:

Report: Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Among Israel's demands is the right to actively ensure that Hezbollah would not rebuild itself in southern Lebanon.

Report: Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Operations in Lebanon and Gaza

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

The IAF struck dozens of launchers that were aimed toward the Israeli home front. In Gaza IDF soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists.

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

Trump overtakes Harris for first time in The Hill forecast

Latest Decision Desk HQ/The Hill election forecast gives Trump a 52 percent chance of winning the 2024 presidential race, while Harris holds a 42 percent chance.

Trump overtakes Harris for first time in The Hill forecast

Trump:

Trump: October 7 happened because they have no respect for Biden

Former US President slams Biden administration for failing to prevent bloody conflicts: Iran had no money, and Biden allowed them to have $300 billion.

Trump: October 7 happened because they have no respect for Biden

Former Amb. Michael Oren:

Former Amb. Michael Oren: Harris' claim is a very dangerous precedent

Former Israeli ambassador to the US urges the White House to state unequivocally that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza.

Former Amb. Michael Oren: Harris' claim is a very dangerous precedent

Trump:

Trump: I had a very nice call with Netanyahu

After PMO says Netanyahu and Trump spoke on Saturday, former President says he told the Prime Minister: You do what you have to do.

Trump: I had a very nice call with Netanyahu

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts two UAVs that were approaching Israeli territory from the east in two different instances. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim they attacked a "vital target" in the Jordan Valley.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Iranian official:

Iranian official: We will respond at a higher level if Israel hits military targets

Iranian military source says that if Israel targets Iran’s nuclear positions, Iran will consider its nuclear policies.

Iranian official: We will respond at a higher level if Israel hits military targets

After defense show ban

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France in wake of defense show ban

Foreign Minister says his ministry will take “legal and diplomatic measures” against France’s decision to bar Israeli companies from Euronaval defense show: France must stand by Israel and not act against it.

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France in wake of defense show ban