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'The plane was diving': Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit attack

Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar recounts brutal attack in cockpit as Flight 1073 plunged, struggling to stay conscious and regain control; despite his ordeal, he vows to fly again.

Gunfire erupts near Smotrich event as he warns of arms threat

Shots ring out near a packed political gathering in Lod as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns that illegal weapons in Arab communities pose a growing threat to Israel's security.

Herzog apologizes to photographer attacked in Samaria

President Isaac Herzog calls Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine following assault in Binyamin Region, condemning violence and demanding authorities bring those responsible to justice.

Opposition scrambles to stop Trump from backing Netanyahu

As Israel's election approaches, opposition figures are reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent Trump from endorsing Netanyahu and influencing the battle to form the next government.

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

7-year-old beat cancer once. Now it's back and he needs us again

Chaim Rubin's medulloblastoma returned this Av. His family must get him to the U.S. for advanced treatment, and their savings are already gone.

For Cheshvan 7:

The essence of the Land of Israel

Jews outside Israel vs. Jews in Israel on praying for rain.

Why Israelis should choose to stick with Netanyahu

Binyamin Netanyahu and his natural partner Bezalel Smotrich are the reliable leaders. The alternatives are like swimmers who sincerely and absurdly believe they can negotiate with sharks. Op-ed.

Amb. Leiter: Ben Gvir won't be National Security Minister

In a CNN interview, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemns violence in Judea and Samaria, promising to bring rioters to justice, while noting discrepancy between number of Jewish and Arab victims.

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.

IDF eliminates 4 Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker

IDF eliminates four Hamas terrorists in separate strikes across Gaza, including Nukhba operative, sniper, and terrorist who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre.

European diplomats attacked by masked Israelis in Samaria

Diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland report being attacked during an olive harvest near Taybeh; Israel condemns violence and launches investigation.

Italy expands Gaza flotilla probe to DM Katz and IDF Chief Zamir

Italian prosecutors expand a Gaza flotilla investigation to Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir and other senior Israeli officials over alleged abuse.

Iran's President:

'We're ready for dialogue but won't bow to coercion'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies seeking nuclear weapons and offers dialogue as Trump warns of possible new US strikes against Iran.

Faces backlash

UN's Albanese backs Green Party's anti-Zionist policy

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces criticism after defending the UK Green Party's “Zionism is racism" policy during a discussion at Oxford University.

Liberman blasts Eisenkot:

'Benny Gantz 2, seeking to form government with Netanyahu'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman accuses Gadi Eisenkot of seeking a coalition with Netanyahu, Deri, and Goldknopf: "Gadi Eisenkot is Benny Gantz 2."

After just one week

Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia

President Trump removes Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after a troubled debut, questions about her legal credentials and just one week on the job.

Normalization closer than ever?

Trump: Israel helping Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Trump says Israel has been helping Saudi Arabia confront the Houthis and suggests Riyadh could be closer than ever to joining the Abraham Accords.

Rise in overseas voting:

Nearly 87% turnout at Israeli diplomatic missions

Voting for the 26th Knesset at Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide has concluded, with turnout reaching 86.7%, compared to 69.6% in the previous election.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

IDF: To remove the threat

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re’im on 10/7

The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7 massacre and recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, in violation of the ceasefire.

Fake news exposed:

Binyamin Council challenges claims of violence against journalist

Footage from Abu Falah appears to show Israeli youths helping photographer Heidi Levine to her feet, despite claims that hilltop youth kicked her 50 times and broke her legs.

Washington Post photographer injured in attack in Samaria

Clash in Abu Falah during olive harvest leaves Washington Post photographer injured, report says.

During olive harvest:

Israelis injured as Palestinian Arabs set fire to Jewish farm

Several Israelis lightly injured as Palestinian Arab rioters throw rocks, launch fireworks, and torch farmland in Binyamin; regional council accuses Palestinian Authority of direct involvement.

Hero bus driver sacrificed his life to save 20 soldiers

Avshalom Revivo, 61, swerved his bus to protect 20 soldiers in a decision his employer believes saved their lives - but paid for it with his own life.

Parashat Noach:

Why did Noah need such a big ark?

Noach had a duty not only to prepare for his own survival, but to give others the chance to save themselves. But there would never be enough room for that.

The Great Educator

At the present time, we must learn from Noach's failure and from the successes of Avraham our forefather how to benefit one's generation.

'We've finished you off!': Edelstein harassed mid-flight

MK Yuli Edelstein faces a heated confrontation aboard flight as left-wing activist hurls insults and accusations at him, while another activist calls for politicians to be pursued everywhere.

Shabbat Shalom: To those who give us reason to sing

In this difficult week, you gave Jews somewhere to put down the weight for a few hours. You reminded us how good it feels to belong to this extraordinary people.

Praying for Rain in Eretz Yisrael

It does not seem logical that Jews living in lands whose rainy seasons differ from that of Eretz Yisrael should ask for rain according to the calendar of Eretz Yisrael!

Northern Israel:

Manhunt for masked suspect in IDF uniform near Kafr Qara

Police, Border Police, and Shin Bet launch extensive searches for masked individual wearing IDF uniform who may be armed.

700 activists establish new Gaza settlement outpost

More than 700 people, including families, rabbis, and lawmakers, establish new settlement outpost near the Gaza border, calling on government to relocate it inside Gaza buffer zone.

Yair Golan calls to 'remove religion from public spaces'

Democrats chairman Yair Golan faces backlash after calling for religion's removal from public spaces; Shas leader Aryeh Deri hits back.

The Hero for the Simple People:

Thank goodness, Noach was no saint

Why do the Sages feel compelled to denigrate Noach?

Parshat Noach

The teivah: Not in Turkey after all?

While the Torah places Noach's Ark on the mountains of Ararat, a closer look at the Rambam and Midrash suggests the ark may have ultimately come to rest near the future site of the Holy Temple.

The true loyalties of the Jews of Privilege

Anti-Zionist Jews will do anything to try to preserve their position in society but they are playing a losing game with the non-Jewish world. And their abysmal response to October 7 showed their fellow Jews all their cards. Opinion.

IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander

In separate strikes, IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist, Hamas weapons production commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7.

Not rocket science: New car hits the road - and the air

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Roadster with rocket-like thrusters, showcasing aerial stunts and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under a second. Production is targeted for 2028.

To our leaders -- please get out of the mud

Our leaders should stop mud-slinging and come together like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and Benjamin Franklin, who did not agree on everything either, to prepare Eretz Israel for the future. Opinion.

Parashat Noach:

Respect for life

What sealed humanity’s fate of destruction was that “the earth was corrupted before G-d, and the earth was filled with hamas,"

Poll: Likud plunges to 18 seats, Arab parties reach record high

New Maariv poll shows Likud losing two seats as Arab parties climb to combined 14, political blocs tie at 51 seats each.

Brazil election poll:

Pro-Israel Bolsonaro leads Lula by two points ahead of runoff

Flavio Bolsonaro leads Brazilian President Lula 47% to 45% in a new Datafolha poll ahead of the October 25 runoff, narrowing his previous four-point advantage.

Two years later

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Marking two years since Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF releases a handwritten document in which the Hamas leader ordered terrorists to document atrocities on October 7.

Called Netanyahu a 'Qatari agent': PM to sue former close aide

After Yoav Horowitz accused Netanyahu of being a "Qatari agent," the Likud announces that the Prime Minister would file a 500,000-shekel defamation lawsuit.

Indonesia's Islamic council:

Cancel Bocelli concerts over Israel ties

Indonesia's leading Islamic council calls for the cancellation of two Andrea Bocelli concerts, citing the Italian tenor's support for Israel and its military.

Iranian plot

German court jails two over plot to assassinate Jewish leaders

German court sentences two men for plotting attacks on prominent pro-Israel figures on behalf of Iran's Quds Force and conducting surveillance of Jewish targets.

Backs Palestinian state

China presses Israel to halt Jewish communities

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Israel to reverse Jewish community construction in Judea and Samaria and reaffirms Beijing's support for a Palestinian state.

CENTCOM denies Iran claims on Hormuz, ship sinking, US deaths

US Central Command disputes Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, the sinking of a Singapore-flagged ship and hundreds of American military deaths.

Oregon:

Young children and a teacher killed in elementary school shooting

Three children - aged 5, 8, and 11 - and a teacher murdered in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Shooter, a 16-year-old, shot and killed.

Zelekha unveils economic plan

Military service for all and Finance Ministry

Prof. Yaron Zelekha unveils his party's economic platform, declaring he will join only a Zionist government that supports universal military service and appoints him finance minister.

No plans for ground troops

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

President Trump says he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran and has no plans to deploy ground troops, amid reports of a possible MOAB strike.

Rubio to Lebanon's President:

'Confiscated explosives must not be returned to Hezbollah'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Lebanon to hold those behind a Hezbollah explosives shipment accountable and warns against returning the seized weapons to the group.

For $6.3 billion

Israeli-founded firm Varonis to be acquired by Proofpoint

Proofpoint agrees to acquire Israeli-founded cybersecurity company Varonis for $6.3 billion in cash, combining their data protection and AI security capabilities.

Essentials of Judaism:

Undesirable desire

Although desire is a mere emotion, the Aseret HaDibrot prohibit it when it is misdirected.

Rubio’s flawed masterpiece

Judaism, not ancient Greece, is foundational to the moral greatness of the West. Opinion.

The fate of the flood generation was sealed when they began theft

‘Once they engaged in robbery - which inevitably leads to disharmony and the separation of hearts - they were called to account also for the severe transgressions they had committed till then.’

Incoming UTJ MK compares students' situation to Holocaust era

Elyakim Shtark compares yeshiva students' fears of arrest at airports to restrictions on crossing borders during the Holocaust.