Sirens pierce Yom Kippur night in Ashdod as Hamas fires five rockets from Gaza. Four intercepted, one lands in open terrain. No injuries reported.
Spain’s parliament to debate an arms embargo on Israel next Tuesday, coinciding with the October 7 Hamas massacre anniversary.
Resident of North Bay, Ontario, sentenced to nine months in jail - the first Canadian conviction for Holocaust denial - after posting dozens of antisemitic videos and inciting hate against Jews online.
German authorities arrest three Hamas members in Berlin suspected of planning attacks on Jewish institutions. Weapons including an AK-47 seized during the raid.
Yom Kippur about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Yom Kippur begins in New York.
"...With this background in mind, the Rambam’s comments in Chapt. 7 Halachah 1 [Laws of Repentance] are all the more remarkable. Rambam writes: “Since free choice is granted to all men as explained, a person should always strive to do Teshuvah."
Greece and Italy urged the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza mission, backing US President Trump’s peace initiative and calling for safe, coordinated delivery of aid.
Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reports that Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were horrified by the strike in Qatar, but saw an opportunity that became the 20-point Gaza peace plan.
Rabbi Zamir Cohen in a rare blessing: "Whoever makes sure that babies do not lack food, Hashem will make sure that he will not lack in the coming year!"
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF’s recapture of the Netzarim Corridor cuts Gaza in two, isolating Hamas in Gaza City as operations press forward until hostages return.
On Tuesday, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, organized a heartfelt event for children with special needs in advance of Yom Kippur.
Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.
The Religious Council in Ashdod issued an urgent warning this morning to the public who customarily immerse in the sea before Yom Kippur, not to do so after the lifeguards leave.
Four Nahal fighters were sentenced to ten days in prison after refusing to drive an unprotected Hummer on a dangerous route in Gaza in broad daylight, 'We were going to be like ducks in a shooting range.'
One thing is obvious: If we want to have a better future for all, evil must be identified, exposed, marginalized and eventually eliminated. Opinion.
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During a tour of the Gaza Division, IDF commanders opposed a military withdrawal from Gaza, as part of the Trump plan, and warned of a threat to the surrounding communities.
Dudu Fisher opened the Selichot concert at the Ypark Yavne Amphitheater and sang a special Hebrew version of Leonard Cohen's Halleluyah with Raviv Kaner, Amir Dadon and Micha Shitrit.
The Jewish body is still in existence, it is still functioning and present with all of its different parts, but tragically on a psychological level we are so lost. We no longer remember what our life was like when we functioned as a healthy, complete and united entity. Opinion.
Commando Brigade troops have been operating in recent days in the heart of Gaza City, locating large quantities of combat equipment and continuing to kill Hamas forces.
Did Trump knowingly force the Israeli Prime Minister to eat crow in the White House? Opinion.
Elie Cohen, who was released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, talks about Yom Kippur, the mental anguish he endured as a hostage, and the hope for the return of all the hostages who remain in Gaza.
How Hamas weaponized progressive discourse to generate the highest wave of Jew-Hatred since the Holocaust and What Needs to Be Done to Fight It Effectively.
A photo posted by Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch with PM Netanyahu during a private meeting with leading US technology executives ignited sharp criticism online, with developers vowing to boycott his company’s Next.js software.
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he will act to reshape the military and remove ideologies, departments, and initiatives that, he says, harmed it.
Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, talks about his initiative against Hamas supporters and the flotilla that is on its way to the coast of Gaza.
Like Sharon's belief in the Disengagement's power to bring peace, Jared Kushner - and Trump - think that a piece of paper with “Plan” written on it is going to make any difference whatsoever in the brutal Middle East. Opinion.
Shin Bet intelligence and IDF assistance led Border Police undercover forces to capture wanted suspects; firearm seized during operation.
Two residents of the Galilee were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 80,000 packs of cigarettes from Dubai disguised as paper products.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announces at Cabinet meeting that Minister Ron Dermer, his close associate and confidant, will soon leave the government, but will continue to be around and handle a few matters.
It's never all or nothing. G-d is the ultimate loving parent. When he sees that a Jew makes even the slightest movement of Teshuva, regardless of how much he has left to go, G-d immediately embraces this movement.
On a day that we're purified before G-d (Vayikra 16:30) and thrust into the holy of holies, we must contemplate our overall duty of devotion, because “in the times of Mashiach, there is only One to rely on, our G-d in Heavens.”
A special Bar Mitzvah celebration was held on the eve of Yom Kippur at Rimonim Prison for fifteen incarcerated teenagers.
Ex-Shin Bet official Yossi Amrosi outlines the three challenges awaiting incoming Shin Bet chief, including restoring public trust, building a multi-year work plan, and rethinking failed concepts.
King Solomon Celebrates the Inauguration of the Temple of HaShem
Denmark’s DR says it won’t vote to expel Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing rule compliance and support for an apolitical, secure, international music event.
Jewish groups across NYC rally behind Andrew Cuomo for mayor, citing rising antisemitism and opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel.
Reebok denies claims it pulled its logo from Israel’s soccer kits amid BDS pressure, insists its commitment to the team remains unchanged.
Gaza-bound flotilla which seeks to breach Israeli naval blockade enters zone where previous flotillas were intercepted.
Qatar’s Prime Minister states that while Trump’s plan to end the war includes positive principles, it requires clarifications and further discussion on its details.
Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.
Over 100,000 worshippers, including captivity survivors, participate in the central Selichot prayer event at the Western Wall, offering prayers for the safety of soldiers and the return of hostages.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hamas must accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan or face consequences, urging Qatar to expel Hamas leaders if they reject the deal Israel has already endorsed.
Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members.
Minister Ben Gvir blasts Trump’s plan at a Cabinet meeting, calling it a threat to Israel’s security and a betrayal of Gaza.
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov said, “If you believe that it is possible to make mistakes, then you can believe that it is also possible to make amends.”
Italian PM Meloni urges the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza-bound mission, warning it could destabilize peace efforts tied to Trump’s newly proposed regional plan. Sa’ar to flotilla participants: Listen to Meloni.
Tens of thousands of worshippers take part in the central Selichot event at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur.
Newly released photos from the White House show Netanyahu and Trump discussing the plan to end the war, alongside a dramatic phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Later, Netanyahu is seen reviewing the details of the US proposal with his team.
Arutz Sheva deeply mourns the passing of Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer, an outstanding rabbi, lecturer and writer whose superb articles enriched our opinion section for many years. In memoriam.
IDF forces in Gaza identified an individual with a white flag calling for help and halted their operations out of concern that he might be a kidnapped Israeli. After extensive searches, it was revealed that the individual was not a hostage Israeli, but a terrorist.
During civil works in the area of Ghajar, a pit filled with explosives was discovered. The IDF notes that the infrastructure was buried before the Second Lebanon War.
Far-left activists demonstrated outside the Neve Ilan news studios, blocking Daniella Weiss, in protest of the media coverage of Gaza.
The Cabinet convened to approve the appointment of Major General (Res.) David Zini as the head of the Shin Bet, following a legal opinion that confirms the appointment.
A new i24 poll gives the Likud 33 seats and shows a sharp drop for Yesh Atid to only 4 seats. Netanyahu's bloc retains 63 seats.
Mahmoud Abbas's party says it welcomes the 21-point peace plan unveiled by President Trump, calls for action to prevent Israel from continuing to offset 'pay for slay' payments.
What should be done when around the world Jewish communities are facing such challenging times?
The truth has been turned on its head. Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization whose charter calls for the murder of all Jews on the planet, this genocidal organization is given a pass.
The Chief of Staff spoke with commanders and combat soldiers in Gaza, conducted an operational situation assessment, and praised the forces' work in Operation Gideon's Chariots II.
