In depth:
In depth: What is UNIFIL?
As Israel's Operation Northern Arrows continues, Israeli forces have come into conflict with UNIFIL steadily more frequently. What is its role in the conflict between Israel and its northern neighbors?
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Neo-Nazi falls to his death while climbing Hitler's favorite peak
Extremist groups collect donations for prominent German neo-Nazi's family, to erect monument at site of fall.
Chilling: Shofar-blowing with the families of hostages
A mass Ne'ila prayer was held at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with the families of the hostages held in Gaza. Watch the final shofar-blowing as the fast of Yom Kippur ends.
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Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon
Soldiers from the 121st Battalion of Brigade 8 blew the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, during operational activities in southern Lebanon.
Watch: Sderot Yeshiva dances following end of Yom Kippur
Students at the Sderot Yeshiva dance following the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Iran's unusual message to Israel
Ahead of expected Israeli retaliation, Iran signals willingness to ignore 'limited' Israeli attack, report says.
2 UAVs fired from Lebanon
Two UAVs fired from Lebanon, direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya
Two UAVs fired from Lebanon cross into Israeli territory. One of them intercepted, the second one hits nursing home in Herzliya. No reports of injuries.
In Washington:
Man charged with assaulting police at anti-Netanyahu protest in Washington
Zachary Allen Kam, 24, from Chicago, arrested for assaulting two police officers during July protests in Washington, D.C., against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Harris to Jewish voters:
Harris to Jewish voters: I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate speaks to Jewish supporters ahead of Yom Kippur: I will never forget October 7, we all must work to ensure nothing like the horrors of that day can ever happen again.
Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response
Israel’s Security Cabinet did not reach a decision on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack in discussions on Thursday night, a source tells CNN.
As Yom Kippur begins
Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Yom Kippur begins
Hezbollah terrorists fire approximately 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Israelis prepare for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Tank commander Itay Fogel killed in action in Gaza
Itay Fogel, 22, a tank commander from the town of Yakir in Samaria, was killed in action in southern Gaza today.
Yom Kippur Eve:
Yom Kippur Eve: 'We ask forgiveness from the hostages we have not yet recovered
The special afternoon prayer before Yom Kippur at Sha'ar Hanegev Junction included a special remembrance of the remaining hostages.
Chabad tunnel incident:
Chabad tunnel incident: Defendants turn down plea deal
Most of the 13 defendants refused to accept the deal which would see them avoiding jail time in exchange for a three-year ban from the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.
'Clear directive to SJP'
NYU attacks Betar Zionist organization
University accuses the Betar organization of 'threatening social media posts' as well as 'acts of violence and vandalism.' World Betar Movement CEO: 'A clear directive to SJP and their terror supporters at NYU to carry out violence against Jewish students.'
Haunting:
Haunting: Fallen soldier's shofar blown at funeral
Major (Res.) Netanel Hershkovitz who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.
IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop until residents return home'
ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'
No peace prize for UNRWA:
No peace prize for UNRWA: Japanese org. of atom bomb survivors wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, also known as Hibakusha, a grassroots Japanese organization, was declared the winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today after UNRWA's nomination was criticized for its connections to Hamas.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'On Simchat Torah we will be joyful, not sad'
Rabbi Eliyahu answered the question of whether to rejoice during the High Holidays despite the war: 'On holidays we will try to do as much as we can to give strength to the public.'
Radwan force anti-tank missile unit commander eliminated
Araeb el Shoga, a commander in the Hezbollah Radwan Forces’ Anti-tank Missile Unit, killed in IAF airstrike.
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Watch: Former hostage Karina Engel recounts October 7 attack
MDA ceremony held to mark one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre and in memory of 36 volunteers who were killed during the massacre and the war.
Dead baby found next to trash can in Tel Aviv
Police investigating after first responders determine baby found next to garbage can in Tel Aviv is dead.
White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL
The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.
Amid Gaza war:
Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales amid Gaza war
Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.
Sirens in Ashkelon
Sirens in Ashkelon, IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory
Sirens warning of an infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Ashkelon and the surrounding area. IDF says that the IAF successfully intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.
In air strike
In air strike: Head of Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams eliminated
Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s terror network in Nur Shams, eliminated during joint IDF and Shin Bet counterterrorism activity. An additional terrorist eliminated as well.
NYPD to probe attack on pro-Israel activist in Manhattan
NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating assault of prominent Israel advocate Todd Richman, who was attacked while carrying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration on the anniversary of October 7.
Report
Report | Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next
Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.
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Watch: Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”
Officials:
Officials: Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack
US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.
IDF:
IDF: Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile
At least two people were injured as a result of a Hezbollah munition explosion in Kibbutz Yir'on. A foreign worker who worked as a tractor driver in the area was pronounced dead.
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Watch: Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
Thousands taking part in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, hours before Yom Kippur.
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Watch 91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon
During limited, localized, targeted ground raids of the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, the soldiers dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, destroyed weapons, and engaged in close-quarters combat with terrorists.
NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster
Masked woman claiming to support 'Palestinian resistance' brags about tearing down a poster of an Israeli hostage
Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike
In the first airstrike on western Beirut, the IAF targeted Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law Wafiq Safa, considered one of Hezbollah's top leaders.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur
Avdija announces he will miss first preseason game that falls on holiest day of the year. 'The best way for me to start the season will be by respecting the Jewish tradition along with my brothers and sisters worldwide.'
Trump to Americans in Israel:
Trump to Americans in Israel: 'No one in history has ever stood with Israel like I have'
Former President Trump released a video calling on US citizens in Israel to vote for him. 'No one in history has ever stood with Israel and the Jewish people like I have...The other side doesn't even like you.'
Danon:
Danon: 'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'
Israel's UN Ambassador calls on UNIFIL, Lebanese army to start protecting the Lebanese people from Hezbollah. ' I say: Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people and not to the Iranians.'
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza
Ori Borenstein, an IDF reservist from Lod, Matityahu Marantz, a reservist from the village of Bnei Adam (Seneh), and Netanel Hershkovitz, a Deputy Company Commander from Jerusalem, fell in battle in Gaza.
Hostage's mother:
Hostage's mother: 'Inconceivable UNRWA could be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'
Ayelet Samerano, mother of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered on October 7th and whose body was taken to Gaza by an UNRWA employee, reacts to nomination of UNRWA for prestigious peace award whose winner will be announced tomorrow.
