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Capt. (res.) Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary who was severely wounded by a landmine explosion in southern Syria and lost his legs, waved the Four Species in the sukkah at Assaf Harofeh Hospital
Elizabeth Tsurkov was criticized online following a post she published in support of the residents of Gaza on Memorial Day for the massacre. "They wished for me 'to be kidnapped again.'"
President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced that Iran will continue producing radiopharmaceuticals and is moving forward with plans to build eight nuclear power plants in partnership with Russia.
A senior Israeli official expressed optimism today evening on the progress of negotiations for the return of hostages and the end of the war.
President Herzog has received a heartfelt and reassuring letter from His Majesty King Charles III, reaffirming the King’s deep commitment to fighting antisemitism and standing with Jewish communities around the world.
US Special Envoy and President Trump's son-in-law arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on a ceasefire deal and the release of all of the remaining hostages.
The rail line will return to full regular service after a lengthy period on a special schedule, enabling increased frequency to the western Negev.
The IDF announced the establishment of a team of experts to examine the operational accident in southern Gaza, in which three reserve soldiers from Brigade 6 were injured by a grenade explosion.
President and First Lady Herzog hosted a delegation of evangelical content creators to share with them Israel's side of the war.
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman unveils election strategy this week, taking sharp aim at the haredi community and drawing fierce backlash from Rabbi Dov Lando’s office.
A senior Qatari official was present during the call between Netanyahu and al-Thani to ensure Netanyahu stuck to the script, Politico reports.
New inquiry reveals the IAF did not make decisions independently on October 7, failing to attack hundreds of terrorists infiltrating Israeli territory. 'No intelligence, no preparedness.'
Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined talks in Egypt with Israeli, Qatari, Turkish, and Hamas representatives amid reports of optimism and progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Motorized paraglider drops bombs on Buddhist festival in central Myanmar, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 50.
Hayvi Bouzo, a Syrian reporter who narrowly escaped assassination in her home country, urges the international community to support Israel in its fight against Iran and its proxies. 'Israel is the only country fighting evil.'
Hamas demands Israel free six senior terrorists, along with Nukhba terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre. 'Optimism growing in ceasefire talks,' senior Hamas official reports.
During the performance, the Argentine leader praised Israel as 'the bastion of the West,' linking its defense to that of Judeo-Christian civilization before leading the crowd in song.
Family of Bipin Joshi says footage of him, which was filmed in November 2023 and recovered by the IDF, 'Gives us unwavering faith that he is alive.'
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani reflects on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre, recalling her abduction from the Nova Music Festival and expressing hope for the safe return of her partner Avinatan and the remaining hostages.
Police caught a 19-year-old terrorist who was released in a hostage deal, armed with a knife, in Jerusalem.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount in honor of Sukkot holiday, to pray 'for the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages.'
BBC faces renewed criticism after internal email marks two years since the October 7 massacre with wording many say minimized Hamas atrocities and reflected bias.
Reservists at Nahal Oz warn of major security failures at post attacked on during October 7 massacre.
Former IDF War Investigations head Oren Solomon says Military Police raided his home to smear his name, claims former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi influenced investigations of October 7th massacre.
A 13-year-old boy bypassed Ben Gurion Airport’s security and boarded an EL AL flight to the US without documents before being discovered by the crew and safely removed before takeoff.
An estimated 12,000 worshipers participated in a festive sunrise prayer in Hebron.
The father of the Border Police officer who accidentally shot his friend, IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, said the act wasn’t intentional. Both fathers wept together and spoke of forgiveness.
Wall Street Journal reports Hamas demanding bodies of leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar; Israel has previously rejected similar requests.
Ahlam Firwana, 59, was escorted out of Gaza in a 19-hour operation coordinated by U.S., Israeli, and Jordanian officials after her son, a US Navy medic, sought help to save her.
One dead, one lightly injured, after collision sends vehicle flying into ditch near coastal highway.
Over 13,000 antisemitic incidents recorded since Hamas massacre in Israel; Combat Antisemitism Movement warns Jew-hatred has become a normalized, cross-border epidemic.
"NYC will always stand with our Jewish community", Mayor Adams wrote, "both here at home and abroad"
Marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, President Trump met captivity survivor Edan Alexander, and the family of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra.
Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov participated in the October 7th memorial which took place a Yarkon Park near Tel Aviv.
Demonstrators block Tower Bridge, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, coinciding with 2nd anniversary of Hamas’s October 7th massacre in Israel.
In message marking 2nd anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre, South Carolina Senator notes the attack was motivated by the desire to stop normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, 'the Iranian Regime’s worst nightmare.'
A Be'eri resident who survived the massacre found a cell phone belonging to the terrorist who invaded her home among ruins of her house. It is unknown what happened to the terrorist.
US officials optimistic about chances for a deal, praise Netanyahu and Israel's military pressure on Hamas as key to recent diplomatic progress.
On 2nd anniversary of Hamas massacre British PM Keir Starmer says, 'Yom Kippur murders in Manchester are a stain on who we are.' FM reaffirms UK’s commitment to bringing home all hostages.
