'Preventable failure'
October 7th IDF Chief breaks his silence
Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi calls October 7 a preventable failure, rejects claims of internal betrayal, and acknowledges Israeli bombs killed hostages.
Former IDF Chief Herzi Halevi calls October 7 a preventable failure, rejects claims of internal betrayal, and acknowledges Israeli bombs killed hostages.


Axios reports Netanyahu is urging Trump to resume strikes on Iran after the US midterms, while Trump prefers to give diplomacy more time.

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan, delivering a dramatic blow to her party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, just days before the November 3 midterm elections.

Israeli assessments put Iran's arsenal at 1,700 ballistic missiles and 80,000 drones, as the US reinforces its regional forces despite deployment gaps.
The Likud party criticized the Central Elections Committee chairman over his determination that suspicions of foreign funding do not undermine the election results.

President Donald Trump could emerge weakened from the upcoming US midterm elections, potentially limiting his ability to take significant action against Iran.

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin now faces the heartbreaking news that the disease has returned. He urgently needs life-saving treatment in the US. Help him fight again and give him a chance at a healthy childhood.

Rabbi Dov Lando's aide declines to rule out supporting Eisenkot, saying UTJ's future alliances will be determined by the party's rabbinical leadership.

Am Yisrael Chai's Dream Raffle returns for a 9th year with a luxury Jerusalem apartment, $15,000 cash bonus draws, and a new Super Ticket upgrade.

Right-wing protesters demonstrate outside Gadi Eisenkot's Herzliya home against cooperation with Arab parties, with one blaming him for his son's death.

Bennett and Lapid's Together party announces it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog to form the next Israeli government.

Hollywood director Michael Mann, 83, was injured by an accidental discharge during target practice at a Los Angeles shooting range.

Elections Committee chief Noam Sohlberg says Israel's election results will stand despite serious foreign funding suspicions, as a joint investigation proceeds.

The President's Office invites Knesset factions for consultations ahead of the decision on whom to task with forming Israel's next government.

A yeshiva in Tzfat has been ordered to close for 30 days after an inspection by Israel Fire and Rescue Services uncovered serious fire safety violations.

Newlywed haredi man arrested while heading to Sheva Brachot celebration with wife, prompting UTJ and Shas to demand immediate release. IDF clarifies: The suspect is a draft evader.

A growing dispute within the Democratic Party over support for Israel is threatening to undermine the party's chances in one of the most closely watched Senate races ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.

IDF troops operating near Al-Khiam uncover weapons inside a civilian home, Hezbollah symbols in a children's room, and a storage site for explosive drones.

IDF troops demolish the homes of two terrorists who killed soldiers at Judea Junction, with members of the fallen soldiers' battalion taking part.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told Newsmax that Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected election showing has shifted the political picture, but the battle to form a government is only beginning.

Border Police officers located 74 illegal residents during a raid on a residential building in Kafr Qassem, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal entry and residency in Israel.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev urges party leaders to form a broad government, warning that political deadlock threatens economic growth.

Border Police use drone to locate suspects hiding in wooded hills near the Tarkumiya Crossing, directing IDF forces to apprehend them.

Rushed from the fighting in Gaza, Shimon Aviksar had just half an hour with his wife before she died. After 900+ days of reserve duty and an injury, he is raising their three children alone and needs your help.

Behind the language of moderation, Gilad Briggs argues, lies a patient strategy to build influence within Western institutions and advance an Islamist agenda.

Eisenkot has already begun making overtures to United Torah Judaism. What are the chances that these preliminary contacts will develop into a significant political move, and what will Eisenkot have to offer in return?

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Jewish contributions to humanity, hails Israel as a bastion of freedom and accuses Iran, Gulf states and the Muslim Brotherhood of fueling anti-Israel propaganda.

Dimona Mayor Benny Biton says the prime minister wants a unity government and suggests that President Herzog and Trump intervene to broker an agreement with Eisenkot.

Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir acknowledged that he had expected a better election result and warned the haredi parties against joining a left-wing government.

Tensions run high in Shas following its election collapse: 'Instead of taking responsibility, he is trying to revive the 2014 resignation stunt so they will beg him to stay.'

According to an i24NEWS report, a Knesset member from the Joint List received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash, raising suspicions of bribery and money laundering.

A 15-year-old allegedly broke into an Afula synagogue after a family dispute, threw holy books onto the floor, poured liquid over them, set toilet paper rolls on fire and stole a charity box.

Ahead of consultations at the President's Residence, Herzog calls on party leaders to acknowledge the election results and work to prevent another election.

Election funding for the 26th Knesset totals NIS 300 million. Technical splits by five lists added NIS 12.8 million, with another NIS 24 million expected in ongoing funding over a full term.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski criticized Channel 12 after a report omitted Moshe Feiglin, whose grandson was killed in Gaza, from a list of bereaved MKs.

Ahavat Hashem Gordon was subjected to antisemitic remarks while filming a video in Thailand. Following the incident, he shared a message with his followers: "It's not worth the risk."

Four patients underwent pacemaker implantation using a technique designed to improve electrical coordination between the heart's atria and reduce heart rhythm disturbances.

Four years ago, Likud dominated the ballot boxes in Nof HaGalil. Now, the Joint List leads by thousands of votes.

Journalist Michael Shemesh outlines eight mistakes behind Shas's 2026 election defeat, criticizing Aryeh Deri and his associates for losing touch with voters and reality.

Police have located the ATV stolen from the family home of Yossi Tahar, a Shin Bet operative who fell on October 7, and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.

Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to block the road leading to the IDF Induction Center at Tel Hashomer in protest against the arrest of draft evaders.

On the anniversary of the death of Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich, Rabbi Itzik Amitai reveals an unsent letter rebuking his eulogy for his rabbi as dishonoring their family and now asks for public forgiveness.

For 75 years the world has read only one set of books, and mostly misread them. It is time to open all of them. Opinion.

Following Shas's electoral setback, party chairman Aryeh Deri is weighing his political future, including retirement, resignation from the Knesset, or appointment as party president.

Even radical leftists never demand that Arabs serve in the IDF as required by Israeli law, for they know it’s suicidal to give them machine guns. So why does Israel give them the right to vote? Opinion.

A Swiss complaints panel rules that a broadcaster discriminated against Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman by questioning his Olympic participation over his views.

Insistence on incorporating openly seditious Arabs into a new government is self destructive. Opinion.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump has set no deadline for negotiations with Iran and has made no decision on renewed strikes, but military options remain open.

What if someone has absolutely no interest and has no questions? How can there be a responsibility to teach him?

A senior Religious Zionist Party official criticizes Noam, arguing that its decision to run independently weakened both his party and the national camp.

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has softened its approach but insists Tehran will not negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but cannot be trusted, warns remaining sites could be struck within minutes, and refuses to rule out renewed military action.

Nancy Pelosi condemns the Israel-related positions of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed, but her spokesperson says she still supports El-Sayed's Senate bid.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

A wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the state of the education system, and the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

Amid reports of talks with anti-Netanyahu bloc, Degel HaTorah MKs meet leading rabbis to discuss party's next moves.

New details have emerged about the crew members who helped prevent a potentially catastrophic incident during the Flydubai incident.

MK Ahmad Tibi rules out joining Gadi Eisenkot-led new government but offers support for replacing Knesset Speaker.

Yashar Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot announced Saturday evening that he intends to act immediately to translate the parliamentary majority into a new government.

Lebanese authorities charge 13 suspects after seizing 780 kilograms of explosives; Hezbollah acknowledges ownership, demands return.
