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Tzuba hotel attacker

Tzuba hotel attacker: 'I stabbed them because they are Jews'

A prosecutor's statement was filed this morning against the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack at the hotel in Kibbutz Tsuba. One of his victims was seriously injured and the other moderately injured. During his interrogation, he admitted that he stabbed them "because they were Jews."

Tzuba hotel attacker: 'I stabbed them because they are Jews'

Israel-Premier Tech barred from Italian race over security fears

Israel-Premier Tech calls Giro dell’Emilia organizers' withdrawal of invitation 'regrettable', after it cited safety risks following recent pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted cycling events in Spain.

Israel-Premier Tech barred from Italian race over security fears

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Flotilla departs Italy to challenge Israeli blockade of Gaza

Ten vessels carrying 60 activists and officials leave Sicily for Gaza, intend to join Global Sumud Flotilla which aims to challenge Israel’s blockade.

Flotilla departs Italy to challenge Israeli blockade of Gaza

Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas

Just two weeks before Hamas’s attack, the Mossad published a detailed position paper stating that the organization’s leadership in Gaza was not interested in a military confrontation with Israel.

Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas

Report:

Report: Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry

The Washington Post reports that Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to group members who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”

Report: Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry

At the Western Wall

President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.

President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Officially:

Officially: Snapback sanctions hit Iran after failed diplomacy

UN sanctions on Iran have been officially reimposed, freezing assets and targeting its missile program.

Officially: Snapback sanctions hit Iran after failed diplomacy

Chief Rabbis urge vaccination following measles deaths in Jerusalem

Israel's Chief Rabbis issue urgent call to public, calling for parents to vaccinate their children following a spate of vaccine-preventable deaths in Jerusalem.

Chief Rabbis urge vaccination following measles deaths in Jerusalem

Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone

Israeli police have announced numerous reports of phone calls in broken Hebrew in which Iranian intelligence operatives tried to recruit civilians.

Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone

Security forces demolish home of Ramot Junction terrorist

IDF and Border Police forces demolish home of terrorist Mutna U'mar, who was eliminated immediately after carrying out a shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem.

Security forces demolish home of Ramot Junction terrorist

Balcony collapses above Tel Aviv restaurant

Balcony collapses above 'Yoshke' restaurant in Tel Aviv, none injured.

Balcony collapses above Tel Aviv restaurant

Holocaust survivor and husband die by assisted suicide

Ruth Posner, a Holocaust survivor, actress, and advocate for assisted dying, has died alongside her husband Michael at a clinic in Switzerland. Both were in their 90s.

Holocaust survivor and husband die by assisted suicide

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Gaza

Two soldiers moderately injured in separate operational accidents in Gaza.

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Gaza

Jewish man wearing Star of David necklace attacked in Germany

Erfurt police are searching for the suspect who attacked a Jewish man on one of the city's streetcars.

Jewish man wearing Star of David necklace attacked in Germany

IDF issues demolition orders for two terrorists' homes

IDF's Central Command chief signs seizure and demolition orders for the homes of the terrorist responsible for four bus explosions, and a terrorist responsible for murder of Tze'ela Gez and her infant son.

IDF issues demolition orders for two terrorists' homes

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem speaks on anniversary of predecessor Hassan Nasrallah's death, promising terror group is ready for war and will not lay down its weapons.

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm

Intelligence Directorate:

Intelligence Directorate: Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination

IDF's Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days leading up to his elimination, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah chose to remain in place and plan counterattacks, each of which was quickly thwarted.

Intelligence Directorate: Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination

Ground operation in Gaza gains force

IDF forces continue deepening operations in Gaza City, locating weapons and destroying observation posts and terrorist gathering points.

Ground operation in Gaza gains force

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists plant explosives in the ground - and are eliminated by the IAF

Terrorists identified digging into the ground to plant explosive devices, attempt to hide under blankets.

Watch: Terrorists plant explosives in the ground - and are eliminated by the IAF

Eric Adams stands with Israel after meeting with Netanyahu

After meeting PM Netanyahu post-UN speech, NYC Mayor Adams reaffirms strong support for Israel, citing its right to defend itself and calling out global silence on antisemitism and hostages.

Eric Adams stands with Israel after meeting with Netanyahu

Trump’s Gaza peace plan:

Trump’s Gaza Peace plan: No role for Hamas, no timeline for IDF exit

CNN report sheds more light on Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, says it calls for hostage release in 48 hours for phased IDF pullout.

Trump’s Gaza Peace plan: No role for Hamas, no timeline for IDF exit

Report:

Report: Israel considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump-promoted plan

Israel may offer immunity to senior Hamas leaders as part of Trump’s peace plan, but Hamas’s stance remains unclear amid mixed signals and ongoing talks with Arab states, reports Kan News.

Report: Israel considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump-promoted plan

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

Hostage families on Netanyahu's UN speech: Words without action are meaningless

Hostage families denounce Netanyahu’s UN speech, accusing him of endangering captives and ignoring murdered hostages. They urge immediate action and support President Trump’s call to end the war.

Hostage families on Netanyahu's UN speech: Words without action are meaningless

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: We’re doing everything to defeat Hamas

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir inspects Gaza, praises troops, honors fallen soldiers, and vows to dismantle Hamas while intensifying joint operations with Shin Bet.

IDF Chief of Staff: We’re doing everything to defeat Hamas

Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'A Palestinian state? Madness. This would be suicide'

Netanyahu addressed the hostages in Hebrew via loudspeakers set up in Gaza, 'Our heroic brothers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking, we have not forgotten you. The entire nation is with you. And we will not be silent until we bring you all home,' adding 'Giving the Palestinians a state adjacent to Jerusalem is like giving al-Qaeda a state adjacent to New York.'

Netanyahu at UN General Assembly: 'A Palestinian state? Madness. This would be suicide'

Nearly 70 Companies Targeted

Nearly 70 companies targeted in UN’s anti-Israel blacklist expansion

The United Nations has expanded its blacklist to 158 firms accused of supporting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Nearly 70 companies targeted in UN’s anti-Israel blacklist expansion

Despite PM's specific orders:

Despite PM's specific orders: photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

PM responds to claim, 'PM has instructed civilian agencies, in cooperation with the IDF, to place loudspeakers on trucks on Israeli side of the Gaza border only, but photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza.'

Despite PM's specific orders: photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

Deep in Gaza City:

Deep in Gaza City: Bodycam footage shows 98th Division's operations

Troops from the 98th Division are expanding operations in the dense and complex environment of Gaza City. During one of the activities, troops identified and eliminated a terrorist armed with an RPG.

Deep in Gaza City: Bodycam footage shows 98th Division's operations

Panic in Ashdod:

Panic in Ashdod: Bathers spot shark at beach

According to the municipality a shark was spotted near one of the city's beaches. 'All bathing beaches in the city are closed at this stage.'

Panic in Ashdod: Bathers spot shark at beach

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Hebron Local Council: Giant prayer ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs

A women's Selichot event will be held on Sunday, led by Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi and Ruhama Ben Yosef, and a Selichot event on Monday will be led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and attended by Council Chairman Eyal Gelman.

Hebron Local Council: Giant prayer ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs

'One moment of light'

'One moment of light:' Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers at

Heroic hostage survivor Emily Damari, who endured 471 days in Hamas captivity, shared with 50,000 worshippers at the Western Wall how hearing Selichot prayers during her imprisonment gave her hope.

'One moment of light:' Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers at

PMO's orders

PMO's orders: Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

The Prime Minister's Office has approached the IDF in recent days and requested that loudspeakers be placed inside Gaza to broadcast Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly to the Gazans.

PMO's orders: Will Netanyahu's speech be broadcast in Gaza?

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

According to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s security services have detected significant advances in the Houthi militia’s capabilities in recent months.

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

Amid drone strikes

Amid drone strikes: Hundreds of Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv with ambassadors

Despite the tense security situation, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence joined the holiday meal.

Amid drone strikes: Hundreds of Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Kyiv with ambassadors

Dagan to Netanyahu

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Poll

Poll: Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

A new poll published by Maariv finds that the Likud is strengthening electory, while the Blue and White Party falls below the electoral threshold.

Poll: Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

German pizzeria bans Israelis, cites Gaza war

A top German pizzeria bans Israelis over Gaza war, sparking backlash in historic Jewish city of Fürth.

German pizzeria bans Israelis, cites Gaza war

Report:

Report: Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan

The US reportedly backs a plan for former British PM to lead Gaza’s postwar governance, excluding the PA initially.

Report: Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan