Emotional:
Emotional: Captivity survivor Yosef Chaim Ohana returns home
Yosef Chaim Ohana returned to his home after 2 years in Hamas captivity, and before joining the celebrations, he removed the poster that had identified him as a hostage.
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Pres Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honour to Miriam Adelson
Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to 9 individuals, including Prof. Avi Ohry, Justice (ret.) George Karra, Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Prof. Dina Porat, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, Moti Malka, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and Dr. Mathias Döpfner.
Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission
Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.
Maine Senate candidate covers tattoo linked to Nazi symbol
Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, says he has covered a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol as questions over his past ignite campaign controversy.
Violent protests against arrest of haredi draft evaders
Hundreds block roads in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and Safed after three haredi yeshiva students were arrested for evading the draft.
Health Ministry:
Health Ministry: 1,880 confirmed measles cases - thousands unreported
The number of confirmed measles cases in the current outbreak has surpassed 1,800, and the Health Ministry estimates that thousands more have not been diagnosed. Twenty patients are in intensive care, one of them in critical condition and connected to an ECMO machine. Seven infants have died - none of them vaccinated.
After voting for sovereignty
Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee after voting for sovereignty
Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Ben-Gvir, Rothman:
Ben-Gvir, Rothman: Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship
Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.
Emotional
Emotional: Twins who survived Hamas captivity put on tefillin
Gali and Ziv Berman, who were released last week from Hamas captivity, put on tefillin today. Ziv noted that it was his first time since his bar mitzvah.
Watch:
Watch: Miriam Adelson's emotional meeting with captivity survivors
President Isaac Herzog brought together Dr. Miriam Adelson, who has worked extensively for the return of the hostages, with former hostages Matan Angrest and Segev Kalphon.
Murdered hostage Bipin Joshi laid to rest in Nepal
23-year-old agricultural student Bipin Joshi, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, was laid to rest in a traditional Hindu cremation ceremony in Nepal after his body was returned from captivity.
ICJ demands Israel cooperate with UNRWA
International Court of Justice claims Israel has not provided enough evidence UNRWA employed Hamas terrorists and must work with the compromised body.
'Thanks to you, I returned'
'Thanks to you, I returned' | Watch: Captivity survivor Maxim Herkin in uniform once again
Captain (Res.) Maxim Herkin addressed an IDF ceremony wearing an IDF uniform, just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity.
Herzog to Vance:
Herzog to Vance: ‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’
President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.
Watch:
Watch: Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action
Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'The US controls Israel? Hogwash'
Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in Jerusalem and discussed the situation in Gaza.
Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran
Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.
IDF eliminates Radwan Force platoon commander
Issa Ahmad Karbala, Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' platoon commander, eliminated near Ain Qana, Lebanon.
Pete Hegseth shares 'TOPGUN' experience after fighter jet ride
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth took to the skies on Sunday in the same model of fighter jet made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie TOPGUN.
Former member of European Parliament appointed to key EJA position
European Jewish Association announces appointment of David Lega, former Member of the European Parliament, as its new Secretary General.
Yemen:
Silence in Yemen on condition of Houthi minister injured in Israeli strike
Condition of Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, critically wounded in Israeli strike, is deteriorating rapidly, reports say.
Veterans with PTSD storm Channel 14 studio
Several reserve soldiers suffering from PTSD entered the studio during a live broadcast to raise awareness for their condition.
Tragedy at Mir Yeshiva: American student found dead in dormitory
Shlomo Aryeh Rivkov, an American student at the Mir Yeshiva, is found lifeless in the yeshiva's dormitory; police investigating.
First time in Jerusalem:
First time in Jerusalem: Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period discovered
Assyrian cuneiform inscription, estimated to be 2,700 years old, offers rare evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah.
Right-Wing War:
Right-Wing War: Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections
Noam party chair MK Avi Maoz refused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Haredim fume:
Military Police arrest two yeshiva students at home for draft evasion
Two haredi yeshiva students, studying at prominent yeshivas, are arrested overnight for failing to appear for enlistment.
Louisiana:
Louisiana lawmakers demand answers after Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US
Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.
Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria
Britain removes group that ousted Assad from its terror list to deepen ties with Syria’s new government and dismantle Assad’s chemical weapons program.
Trump nominee withdraws after racist, anti-Israel texts surface
Paul Ingrassia withdraws nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after reports of racist and anti-Israel messages surface.
Bodies of hostages Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned to Israel
Hamas returns the bodies of Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar. The terrorist organization still holds the bodies of 13 hostages.
'Will remain around'
Minister Dermer to resign in early November: 'Will remain around'
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who postponed his resignation due to war negotiations and the strike on Iran, will leave the government and does not intend to remain in politics.
Concern in Judea & Samaria over reduction in defense positions
Local officials are warning about the security implications of reducing the number of territorial defense positions in Judea and Samaria due to budgetary considerations.
Hamas says it will return bodies of 2 hostages tonight
The coffins are to be handed over to the Red Cross by 9:00 PM (Tuesday). Israel is preparing to receive the bodies and identify them.
Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges
David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, tells Fox News Digitial that the mortality figures from Gaza do not support claims of a famine in the enclave.
VP Vance in Israel
VP Vance in Israel: 'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'
US Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to strengthen the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says all parties must look to the future and not the past.
Online watchdog
Online watchdog: Latest antisemitic “Holocaust Survivor from Gaza” trend
CyberWell warns of new trend to appropriate the Holocaust with 'Gaza Holocaust survivor' claims has reached millions of viewers.
Trump to Hamas:
Trump to Hamas: 'Your end will be fast, furious, and brutal'
US President issues threat to Hamas over ceasefire violations, 'There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be fast, furious, and brutal.'
President Herzog calls for return of EuroLeague to Israel
Israel's President Isaac Herzog calls on EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas to allow basketball games to return to the country after a two-year suspension.
2026 budget:
Smotrich to present 2026 budget plan; includes lower taxes following 2 years' of war
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will meet with PM Netanyahu on Thursday to present the principles of the 2026 state budget, which aims to transition Israel’s economy from a period of emergency to growth, easing the tax burden on the public.
'Crushing, truly unbearable'
Murdered hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest
Convoy of dozens of motorcyclists led the funeral procession, honoring Ronen’s life, courage, and spirit as family, friends, and supporters came together to pay their final respects.
