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Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Kan 11 News reports that at US request, Israel has frozen sensitive military operations in southern Lebanon to avoid expansion of the Iran conflict.

Report: IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders in Gaza

In two strikes in the Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated a commander in Hamas’ Weapons Production Headquarters and a commander in Hamas’ Nuseirat Battalion.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders in Gaza

The latest lie: Following the controversy, Netanyahu denies reports

The Prime Minister's Office denies reports that Yossi Basad was dismissed by Sara Netanyahu, saying he asked to end his role for personal reasons 'unrelated in any way to any particular incident.'

The latest lie: Following the controversy, Netanyahu denies reports

Antisemitic assault with agricultural manure in New York targeting haredi women

Five Jewish women were targeted with a water cannon filled with manure while riding bicycles in the Catskills Mountains.

Antisemitic assault with agricultural manure in New York targeting haredi women

Haaretz journalist:

'Top ranks of the police loyal to Ben Gvir' - and will remain so after the elections'

Police correspondent for Ha'aretz Josh Breiner claimed that senior police officials owe their promotions to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and therefore, even after the elections, they will continue to remain loyal to him and respond to his requests.

'Top ranks of the police loyal to Ben Gvir' - and will remain so after the elections'

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The fatal accident in which reserve soldier Adiso Waba was killed

The driver hit reserve soldier Adiso Waba, z"l, on Highway 6, left him at the scene, torched his car in an attempt to conceal evidence, and then told police that the vehicle had been stolen.

The fatal accident in which reserve soldier Adiso Waba was killed

Watch: Border Police rescue Jewish man from Arab village

Border Police rescue Jewish man from Givat Ze'ev after Google Maps directs him to drive through Arab village.

Watch: Border Police rescue Jewish man from Arab village

At the Western Wall:

Thousands gather at Western Wall to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

Thousands gather to pray for recovery of Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Hager, at orderly but massive Western Wall prayer rally.

Thousands gather at Western Wall to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

IDF eliminates Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

Civilian intelligence volunteer:

Civilian intelligence volunteer: 'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Refael Hayoun says he could have listened to the terrorists' communications in real time had his equipment not been confiscated months before the October 7 massacre.

Civilian intelligence volunteer: 'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

Honenu attorney petitions Supreme Court demanding answers on why leftist activists received 48,000 NIS in compensation while right-wing activists received far less after suffering the same treatment.

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

CUFI chair: 'You cannot be a Christian and anti-Zionist'

Speaking to i24NEWS ahead of CUFI's annual summit, Action Fund Chair Sandra Hagee Parker says support for Israel rooted in both biblical faith and US security interests, Christianity and anti-Zionism fundamentally incompatible.

CUFI chair: 'You cannot be a Christian and anti-Zionist'

'The danger is real'

New study warns: Palestinian Authority could carry out worse massacre than October 7

Lt. Col. (res.) Adv. Maurice Hirsch publishes new study showing Palestinian Authority security forces number over twice the size permitted under Oslo Accords, train for combat against Israel.

New study warns: Palestinian Authority could carry out worse massacre than October 7

New poll: Yashar! party outpaces Likud

For the first time, Maariv poll shows 'Yashar!' party with more support than the Likud.

New poll: Yashar! party outpaces Likud

World Cup:

Egyptian soccer official links World Cup exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Egyptian FA official suggests the team's World Cup exit stemmed from referee retaliation over the manager's Gaza advocacy.

Egyptian soccer official links World Cup exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania man arrested after directing antisemitic threats at Gov. Shapiro

Pennsylvania man jailed on $100,000 bail after allegedly using antisemitic slurs and threatening to burn down Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.

Pennsylvania man arrested after directing antisemitic threats at Gov. Shapiro

First time since 2006

First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas issues a decree scheduling legislative elections for November 28, marking the first parliamentary vote since 2006.

First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28

WSJ report:

WSJ report: Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Israeli intelligence shared new findings with Washington alleging an Iranian plan to kill President Trump, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report.

WSJ report: Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Democrats urge:

Senate Democrats urge halt on military spending bill over US-Israel defense ties

A bloc of Democratic lawmakers pushing to stall the annual US defense bill, demanding a debate on provisions expanding military and intelligence ties with Israel.

Senate Democrats urge halt on military spending bill over US-Israel defense ties

Ambassador Huckabee honors the Bibas family

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends memorial ceremony honoring the Bibas family, where a memorial olive tree is dedicated in memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir.

Ambassador Huckabee honors the Bibas family

Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise

Smotrich discloses a conversation he held with Steve Witkoff following Witkoff's visit to Gaza, quoting him as saying: "I won't let two million Nazis live next to your children."

Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Trump, raises the severity of Erdogan's statements, and highlights the need for security zones along Israel's borders.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Poll:

Poll: Ayelet Shaked leads race to head new right-wing party

New poll finds Ayelet Shaked is the top choice among undecided religious Zionist voters as rabbis explore forming a new right-wing party.

Poll: Ayelet Shaked leads race to head new right-wing party

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Israel obligated to act against destruction of antiquities in Areas A and B

legal opinion for Shomrim Al Hanetzach says Palestinian Authority violations of the Oslo Accords allow Israel to intervene to prevent the destruction of heritage sites in Areas A and B and urges the government to act immediately.

Israel obligated to act against destruction of antiquities in Areas A and B

Chief Rabbi: No blanket permit to break Shabbat for morale

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber ruled that boosting soldiers' morale does not justify a blanket permit to desecrate Shabbat and urged major rulings be left to leading halakhic authorities.

Chief Rabbi: No blanket permit to break Shabbat for morale

Netanyahu: 'Alongside the old challenges in the Middle East, new challenges are emerging'

At the Air Force graduation ceremony, Netanyahu highlighted new regional challenges and the need to preserve Israel’s air superiority amid reports of F-35 sale to Turkey.

Netanyahu: 'Alongside the old challenges in the Middle East, new challenges are emerging'

Political shakeup:

Political shakeup: Likud's new challenger on the right

MK Yuli Edelstein says hundreds of thousands of right-wing voters no longer have a political home. From haredi enlistment to Netanyahu and the future of the Right, Edelstein lays out why he believes a broad Zionist government is the only path forward.

Political shakeup: Likud's new challenger on the right

After arguing with ministers:

After arguing with ministers: Zini urges Attorney General to investigate Channel 12

After rejecting the ministers’ demands and coming under heavy pressure, Zini urged AG for approval to investigate suspicions that the launch date of Operation Roaring Lion was leaked.

After arguing with ministers: Zini urges Attorney General to investigate Channel 12

American TV commentator:

American TV commentator: President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel

Appearing on I24News in Israel, Henry Public Relations CEO and Newsmax TV contributor Bryan Leib told the Israeli audience ‘President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel… America first doesn’t mean America alone.’

American TV commentator: President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

IDF strikes and eliminates Rashid Al-Qadhi, who played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

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Watch: IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.

Watch: IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

COGAT answers Hamas:

COGAT answers Hamas: Gaza received nearly triple required food aid

COGAT says humanitarian aid entering Gaza during the ceasefire exceeded international requirements, while blaming Hamas for distribution failures.

COGAT answers Hamas: Gaza received nearly triple required food aid

Not waiting for Hamas

Not waiting for Hamas | The new migration plan for southern Gaza

The Board of Peace is planning to move Gazans to areas not under Hamas control before next winter as forces on the ground have begun practical preparations.

Not waiting for Hamas | The new migration plan for southern Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in October 7 abductions

The IDF and ISA eliminated a terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians and holding them in captivity

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in October 7 abductions

Former Justice Minister: Smotrich deserves to win 15 Knesset seats

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon praises Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for advancing 'most far-reaching annexation measures' in Judea and Samaria.

Former Justice Minister: Smotrich deserves to win 15 Knesset seats

First Publication:

Council of Higher Education: 44% of haredim prepared to study in mixed-gender classrooms

Most haredim still prefer studying in separate classes, but nearly half would be willing to study in mixed-gender classrooms in order to earn their desired academic degree.

Council of Higher Education: 44% of haredim prepared to study in mixed-gender classrooms

Labor dispute:

Due to burnout and heavy workload, Histadrut declares a labor dispute in nursing system

The strike is expected to affect about 60,000 employees in hospitals, clinics, and maternal and child health centers, who say the state has failed to improve working conditions.

Due to burnout and heavy workload, Histadrut declares a labor dispute in nursing system

Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia

United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.

Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia