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Two Israeli homesteads violently evicted before Shabbat

Moments before Shabbat, dozens of Border Police officers raided two homesteads in Samaria and the Hebron Hills, carried out demolition and evacuation, and violently arrested residents.

Two Israeli homesteads violently evicted before Shabbat

Terrorists fire towards IDF forces, IDF operations continue

IDF troops continue clearing area around the 'yellow line' in Gaza, dismantling tunnel network and responding to terrorists' fire.

Terrorists fire towards IDF forces, IDF operations continue

Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother

Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim who was killed in IDF error, condemns honorary degree granted to Einav Zangauker, stridently anti-Netanyahu mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker.

Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother

Israeli source:

Israeli source: Remains transferred Friday not of Israeli hostages

Israel says remains of three bodies transferred Friday not a match for any hostages; Hamas shifts blame to Israel.

Israeli source: Remains transferred Friday not of Israeli hostages

FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween

FBI arrests multiple suspects in Michigan over ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot. Officials praise swift action that prevented a potential tragedy. Investigation continues.

FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween

Binyamin region:

Sirens sound in Binyamin community of Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration

Sirens sounded in Mevo Horon after surveillance spots three suspicious figures. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces launch searches for suspected infiltrators.

Sirens sound in Binyamin community of Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration

Red Cross transfers three bodies to Israel

Red Cross transfers three bodies from Gaza to Israel for identification amid reports that Hamas may send remains not clearly linked to hostages.

Red Cross transfers three bodies to Israel

Minister Katz clarifies:

Minister Katz clarifies: Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked

Defense Minister Katz stresses again that he dismissed Military Advocate General Tomer-Yerushalmi over her role in the Sde Teiman leak, after she submitted a resignation letter.

Minister Katz clarifies: Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked

Captivity survivor Omri Miran:

Captivity survivor Omri Miran: Keep going until the last hostage comes home

Captivity survivor Omri Miran visits Hostages Square, thanking the Nahal Oz community and urging continued support for the 11 hostages still being held: “Let’s keep going until the last hostage comes home.”

Captivity survivor Omri Miran: Keep going until the last hostage comes home

Ichilov doctor contracts measles after treating unvaccinated child

Unvaccinated girl infects Ichilov doctor with measles, concerns that two other staff members were also infected.

Ichilov doctor contracts measles after treating unvaccinated child

Regavim petition: Massive illegal building project in Walaja

Regavim movement calls on court to take decisive action to prevent unauthorized expansion in Walaja. 'Massive illegal building eclipses even infamous Holyland scandal in Jerusalem.'

Regavim petition: Massive illegal building project in Walaja

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: Haredi protest signals deep crisis, lack of viable future model

Analyst Amit Segal points to mass haredi demonstration in Jerusalem, notes 'semantic' change in Draft Law indicates deeper rift in haredi society.

Amit Segal: Haredi protest signals deep crisis, lack of viable future model

Hezbollah maintenance officer eliminated in Lebanon

Ibrahim Muhammad Raslan, a Hezbollah maintenance officer aiming to rebuild Hezbollah infrastructure, is eliminated in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah maintenance officer eliminated in Lebanon

IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva:

IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva: Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York

At the World Zionist Congress, Tal Shuster urges Israeli-Americans to vote in local US elections and warns that Mamdani's rise underscores the stakes for the Jewish community.

IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva: Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York

14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS

Authorities arrest Israeli Arab teen from Jaffa who collaborated with ISIS and Hamas terrorists, sending information on sensitive sites and attempting to produce explosives.

14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS

Moving:

Moving: Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein dons tefillin at Hostages Square

Crowds gather at Hostages Square, praying with released hostage Bar Kupershtein as he dons tefillin and prays for the return of the deceased hostages.

Moving: Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein dons tefillin at Hostages Square

New info emerges, implicating MAG further

New details emerge in Sde Teiman base video leak scandal, indicating Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi falsified documents, obstructed investigations.

New info emerges, implicating MAG further

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

Defense Minister fires Military Advocate General

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi will be removed from her position, promises to bring everyone involved in Sde Teiman 'blood libel' to justice.

Defense Minister fires Military Advocate General

Poll:

Poll: Nearlu half of Israelis oppose refusal to sit with Netanyahu

Nearly half of Israelis believe forming a government is more important than boycotting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while well over a third prefer repeat elections to a unity gkvernment.

Poll: Nearlu half of Israelis oppose refusal to  sit with Netanyahu

Former police officer sets himself aflame

Former police officer suffering PTSD sets himself aflame outside home of senior Defense Ministry official.

Former police officer sets himself aflame

Investigation reveals:

Investigation reveals: IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

Operational report on Ein Habesor battle reveals IDF failed to protect the community, residents credited with repelling terrorists.

Investigation reveals: IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

Watch:

Watch: Canadian mosque promotes BDS in video featuring Hezbollah terrorists

MEMRI exposes a Windsor mosque’s BDS video urging boycotts of major brands and ending with graves of Hezbollah terrorists. The mosque has previously held memorials for Hamas and Hezbollah figures.

Watch: Canadian mosque promotes BDS in video featuring Hezbollah terrorists

France:

Paris court hears case linking Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot

Three Bulgarians are on trial in Paris for vandalizing Holocaust Memorial with red hands. French intelligence links the act to a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western societies.

Paris court hears case linking Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot

Due to security

Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich over security

Fenerbahce will host Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Munich due to Turkish security rules, as EuroLeague approves Israeli home games from December.

Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich over security

US officials:

US officials: IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations

A classified US report allegedly finds “many hundreds” of potential IDF rights violations in Gaza. The findings will take years to review, say officials.

US officials: IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations

NYC Mayor:

NYC Mayor: Antisemitism must concern all of us - silence is complicity

NYC Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitism in a powerful speech, calling a recent pro-Hamas art display “beyond the pale” and warning that hatred is becoming institutionalized across society.

NYC Mayor: Antisemitism must concern all of us - silence is complicity

Maxim Herkin reveals: This is how Hamas’s videos were staged

In an interview with the program "Uvda", Maxim Herkin reveals that the Hamas videos in which he appeared were staged, using tomato paste, sand, and bandages. “If you want to get out of here - cooperate with us,” he was told.

Maxim Herkin reveals: This is how Hamas’s videos were staged

Captivity survivor surprises the Jerusalemites

Rom Braslavski, recently freed from Hamas captivity, moved thousands with a heartfelt message to the “Yerushalmim V'Yerushalmiot” group after two years of silence.

Captivity survivor surprises the Jerusalemites

i24NEWS unveils new programming grid

New grid provides i24NEWS viewers worldwide with broader, real-time insights into events from Israel, the Middle East, and their connection to key global developments.

i24NEWS unveils new programming grid

Bodies of murdered hostages Amiram Cooper, Sahar Baruch returned

Two caskets of what are said to be hostages were brought to Israel and were taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for identification.

Bodies of murdered hostages Amiram Cooper, Sahar Baruch returned

King Charles to officially strip royal titles from Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew will also be evicted from Royal Lodge following the publication of Jeffery Epstein-related allegations against him.

King Charles to officially strip royal titles from Prince Andrew

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

The IDF has launched an investigation after Temple-themed flags were seen on vehicles in Gaza. A reservist who distributed them will be questioned by his commanders.

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

How the leak from the Sde Teiman base was exposed

The investigation into the leak of the video from Sde Teiman Base began after a senior official in the Military Advocate General’s Office confessed during a routine polygraph test. The information was transferred from the Shin Bet to the IDF Chief of Staff and the Attorney General, who then ordered a criminal investigation.

How the leak from the Sde Teiman base was exposed

Israeli MKs:

Israeli MKs: Hungary stands alone in Europe backing Israel amid war

Speaking to Arutz Sheva in Budapest, MKs Tal and Rothman praise Hungary’s support, urge Israel to deepen ties with allies and take a tougher stance against its enemies.

Israeli MKs: Hungary stands alone in Europe backing Israel amid war

'Defenseless'

'Defenseless:' The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

A Mossad-affiliated X account published a message in Persian this evening, claiming that senior Revolutionary Guards officials are hiding information from Khamenei and making independent decisions.

'Defenseless:' The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

Bereaved families find strength and joy at OneFamily Sukkot gathering

Bereaved families of terror and war victims gather for a day of unity, healing, and joy with support from donors, volunteers, and OneFamily staff.

Bereaved families find strength and joy at OneFamily Sukkot gathering

Nearly 2,000 housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

The Supreme Planning Council is set to approve 1,973 new housing units across Judea and Samaria, as part of the building surge advanced by Minister Bezalel Smotrich since assuming his role.

Nearly 2,000 housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

Man falls to his death in Jerusalem at anti-conscription rally

Massive rally against haredi conscription in the capital turned deadly when a 20-year-old fell from a height at a construction site. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man falls to his death in Jerusalem at anti-conscription rally

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: 'We carry pain, shame and the duty to make things right'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir delivered address at the graduation ceremony of the IDF Combat Officer Training Course, praising the new commanders, recalling the army’s failures on October 7, and vowing the military will press on until all obligations are fulfilled.

Chief of Staff: 'We carry pain, shame and the duty to make things right'