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Dozens of protesters have begun blocking the roadway beneath the Coca-Cola Bridge at the exit from Bnei Brak, disrupting traffic in the area.

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An 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at the Mall of America is due in court. Federal prosecutors charged Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud after he allegedly bought an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent. According to court documents, Mohamud allegedly targeted an Oct. 24 event at the mall and planned to “kill kuffar.” He is charged with receiving a firearm to commit a federal crime of terrorism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich are holding an election strategy conference this evening with senior Religious Zionist rabbis and institution heads. The event, titled “Saving the Right,” aims to mobilize voters and build a network of activists. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was not invited. Organizers say the gathering is focused on the Religious Zionist movement’s activists.

Rosh Yeshivah HaGaon HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch spoke out against Chareidi schools joining the state-funded Mamach framework without explicit approval from their rabbanim, calling it a serious threat to the future of Chareidi education. On Hoshana Rabbah, he visited HaGaon HaTzaddik Rav Yehuda Deutsch in Yerushalayim to encourage those who opened the new girls’ school “Bnos Chayil” after an established school joined the Mamach system. More than 150 parents joined the effort, and Rav Hirsch appealed to supporters to help establish and expand the school.

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Hafganos are ongoing in Yerushalayim and Bnei Brak, with police using significant force to disperse protesters.

👀 Disturbing video from the ongoing hafgana in Yerushalayim shows a police officer throwing a stun grenade directly at a protester’s upper body from point-blank range, striking him and knocking him to the ground. The officer was standing just a few feet away, raising serious concerns about excessive force and an apparent violation of police safety protocols governing the use of stun grenades.

Severe police violence at the hafgana in Yerushalayim, with officers beating demonstrators with batons.

Video shows smoke rising from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following a reported Houthi missile strike. Emergency crews and ambulances are responding to the scene, with reports of evacuations and flight disruptions at the airport.

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DISGRACEFUL: Multiple videos from today’s hafganos show Israeli police officers deliberately ripping tzitzis off protesters during confrontations. There is simply no justification for such outrageous behavior.

BREAKING: Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling: "I am hereby suspending from the Permanent Labor Certification Program some of the largest IT outsourcing firms in the world — Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini — and also, due to multiple active federal investigations, the Department of Labor is suspending Microsoft and Adobe from the program."

YERUSHALAYIM: Dozens of demonstrators are blocking the Shmuel Hanavi–Bar Ilan intersection as police try to clear them.

VP Vance: The H1-B visa program is meant to allow companies to bring in really the best of the best from outside the United States of America for positions that are completely impossible to fill with American workers. Unfortunately, the program has become rife with fraud.

Vance: There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft." Microsoft laid off 6,000 American workers in 2025 after certifying that it could not find qualified American employees — yet the company was approved for more than 6,000 H-1Bs and filed 3,682 PERM applications, including nearly 1,000 applications for the same positions as the laid off American workers.

BREAKING: Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito: "I am announcing a historic investigation into the J-1 visa fraud involving nine major American universities — Pit, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Brown, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State, and MIT. Subpoenas have been served; investigations are underway."

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Video shows protesters dancing in the streets and dispersing from Gesher HaMeitarim in Yerushalayim after the Peleg Yerushalmi announced “Veyachzor L’Talmudo,” signaling the conclusion of the hafgana and calling on participants to return to their learning.

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Channel 14 journalist Dror Balazada reports that a growing number of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials are pushing for strikes against major targets across the Middle East within the next three weeks, hoping to send oil prices soaring and pressure President Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. According to the report, some IRGC officials believe Trump is preparing a major attack on Iran after the elections and want Tehran to strike first. Their goal would be to trigger an economic shock that could force Washington to soften its demands and pursue a deal, rather than immediately launch an all-out war.

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President Trump announced that the U.S. will not launch any attacks against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, saying Washington is engaged in “productive discussions” with Tehran. Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iran will remain fully in effect, claiming a record 22 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, with none entering or leaving Iran. He insisted that Iran remains economically and militarily weakened and declared: “IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

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ANTISEMITE MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on calling Israel’s war in Gaza a “genocide” when pressed on whether his past statements and October 7 comments inflamed tensions among New Yorkers, saying there must be room to mourn both the more than 1,100 Israelis killed by Hamas and the Palestinians killed during the war.

Reporters pressed NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his anti-Israel statement marking the October 7 Hamas massacre, asking whether he would add or remove any line. Mamdani declined to answer either question directly, instead describing the anniversary as a day of mourning for both sides of the conflict. Mamdani then accused Israel’s government of using the attacks to justify what he called a “genocide.” “We know that it brings up the most horrific memories for so many in the city, and also, for others, it is a day that is continuing, and it’s in the Israeli government’s use of it as a justification for a genocide,” he said.

Police are continuing efforts to disperse small groups of protesters remaining in Yerushalayim following today's hafganos, using water cannon trucks to clear the streets.

A new i24NEWS poll shows Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc winning 60 seats, just one short of the 61 needed to form a government. Likud 26, Yashar 20, Bennett 11, Democrats 10, Otzma Yehudit 9, United Torah Judaism 8, Shas 7, Joint List 7, Yisrael Beiteinu 7, Religious Zionism 6, Ra’am 5, and Am Yisrael 4. The opposition receives 48 seats, with Arab parties holding the remaining 12.

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💔BDE: The IDF announced that Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21, from Haifa, a combat officer in the 603rd Battalion of the 7th Brigade, was killed in an operational accident in southern Lebanon. Three additional IDF soldiers were lightly injured in the incident and evacuated to a hospital for treatment.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was briefed on U.S. preparations for a possible renewed offensive against Iran within three weeks, and warned that Iranian missile retaliation could force Israel to postpone its elections, Channel 12 reports. The Pentagon has instructed CENTCOM to complete preparations for a short but powerful joint U.S.-Israeli operation. However, President Trump has since declared that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.

Channel 14 journalist Dror Balazada reports that Iran’s worsening economic crisis is now affecting officers in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with mid-ranking officers taking on second jobs to make ends meet.

TRUMP FIRES BACK: President Trump blasts the “Fake News” for twisting his Iran comments, saying he warned about the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran—not invited attacks on American cities. His message: temporarily paying more at the pump is a small price to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a lengthy deployment supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, including 265 consecutive days without a port stop. The aircraft carrier's crew endured extended periods at sea amid reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the ship.

President Trump presents the National Medal of Science to Alphabet co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and AMD CEO Lisa Su, and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Dell founder Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

British police arrested two Latvian nationals suspected of breaching RAF Molesworth, a U.S. military intelligence base in Cambridgeshire, Reuters reports. The arrests follow the detention of seven suspects in a separate suspected Iranian-linked plot targeting RAF Fairford. Police say there is no evidence linking the incidents.

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter arrived in Bnei Brak tonight for a visit to the Chareidi city ahead of Israel’s upcoming Knesset elections.

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Former Biden energy adviser Amos Hochstein says a “secret war” is underway in Iran, claiming oil tankers are still being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz without media coverage. He also warns that President Trump has few good options remaining in dealing with Iran.

Former Biden energy adviser Amos Hochstein says a “secret war” is underway in Iran, claiming oil tankers are still being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz without media coverage. He also warns that President Trump has few good options remaining in dealing with Iran.

The IDF eliminated Hamas commander Muhammad Muhsen Nimr Yazji in Gaza City on Monday. Yazji, a commander in Hamas’s Shati Battalion, was involved in holding Israeli hostages captive during the war, including Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Matan Angrest. In a separate strike Tuesday in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, the IDF eliminated Hamas terrorist Muhammad Fawzi Muhammad Awad Gamal. The IDF said both terrorists had recently been involved in planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and rebuilding Hamas’s capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Director of National Economic Council Kevin Hassett: The economy always has things that could be better, but right now on average we're doing way better than Joe Biden ever did.

BREAKING: Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced plans to transform Starlink into a major U.S. mobile carrier.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding more than 30 others in the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack, will be executed by an Army firing squad on December 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hood, Texas. The execution will be made available for public viewing, CBS News reports. Hegseth said President Trump approved the execution following his recommendation, stressing that such attacks must carry serious consequences. Hasan could become the first American service member executed by the military since 1961.

The Pentagon has prepared plans for a possible three-day campaign of intensive strikes against Iran, targeting missile and drone arsenals, energy infrastructure, and IRGC military facilities. Three U.S. aircraft carriers are expected to be positioned in the Middle East ahead of potential renewed combat operations, The NYT reports. Trump remains reluctant to restart the war, having rejected five proposals for major strikes against Iran or the Houthis in recent months. Trump has ruled out strikes before the November midterm elections, while his advisers remain divided over whether renewed attacks would pressure Tehran into changing course.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in preventing the attempted hijacking of Flydubai Flight 1073. Herzog also presented the award to six Israeli passengers who helped stop the terrorist pilot from crashing the aircraft.

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BREAKING: A person was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, after ICE agents attempted to apprehend a suspect who allegedly opened fire, according to preliminary information reported by CNN. The suspect was hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Two federal agents were also injured and hospitalized. The NYPD said its officers were not involved in the incident and were not at the scene when the shooting occurred.

RETURN TO ISRAEL: Iberia Plans Seven Weekly Flights From October 25; New Thailand Connection Opens Via Warsaw

Spain’s Iberia is expected to resume flights between Tel Aviv and Madrid on October 25, adding another European carrier to the growing list of airlines returning to Ben Gurion Airport. The route will be operated by its low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, with seven flights per week. Flights from Tel Aviv to Madrid will operate nonstop. […]

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RETURN TO ISRAEL: Iberia Plans Seven Weekly Flights From October 25; New Thailand Connection Opens Via Warsaw Spain’s Iberia is expected to resume flights between Tel Aviv and Madrid on October 25, adding another European carrier to the growing list of airlines returning to Ben Gurion Airport. The route will be operated by its low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, with seven flights per week. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2607521/return-to-israel-iberia-plans-seven-weekly-flights-from-october-25-new-thailand-connection-opens-via-warsaw.html

Senior U.S. and Russian officials, including Trump envoy Jared Kushner and Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, have discussed allowing American investors to acquire stakes in the Nord Stream gas pipelines, potentially reopening Russian gas exports to Germany after the Ukraine war, according to Reuters. The discussions also included possible U.S., Qatari and Emirati investments in Lukoil’s international assets. The White House denied that recent Nord Stream talks occurred, while another U.S. official said an agreement remains unlikely in the medium term.

A Chinese maritime militia vessel was detected operating alongside a Chinese coast guard ship and research vessel off Taiwan’s eastern coast in August, marking the first known sighting of such a vessel in the strategically sensitive area, according to Reuters. Taiwanese officials believe the coordinated activity was intended to rehearse a potential blockade of the island, raising concerns about China’s growing presence near critical wartime supply routes.

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The U.S. Treasury Department announced sweeping new sanctions against 17 vessels and their associated shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil and petrochemical products, declaring that the action has effectively neutralized the vast majority of Iran’s remaining shadow fleet network. The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, target vessels that have transported millions of barrels of Iranian petroleum to markets across Asia.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani commented on today's shooting involving an ICE agent in Marble Hill, where a man was shot while a 5-year-old child was reportedly inside his vehicle. Mamdani condemned the incident, demanded an end to ICE enforcement in NYC, and called for the agency to be abolished. Surprisingly, Mamdani managed to condemn the shooting without somehow finding a way to blame Israel.

Retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane discusses escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, warning that Tehran is unlikely to give up its nuclear ambitions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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A U.S. Army investigation found multiple systemic failures behind the January 2025 midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, The Washington Post reports. Investigators cited faulty altimeters, inadequate pilot training, poor air traffic coordination and failures to track previous near misses. The helicopter’s altimeter showed 200 feet when it was actually flying at 278 feet.

U.S. Central Command says commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing, signaling progress toward restoring freedom of navigation amid ongoing Iranian threats. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper briefed international shipping partners on the developments, thanking industry leaders and acknowledging the sacrifices of civilian crews affected by Iranian attacks.

Some Gulf oil producers may be quietly paying Iran tolls equivalent to 10% to 20% of their oil cargoes in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to energy analytics firm Kpler. The claims remain unverified, but Kpler suggests the possible arrangements could help explain why Brent crude oil prices have remained near $100 per barrel despite ongoing disruptions in the region.

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Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered authorities to pursue administrative exclusion orders against extremist left-wing activists, including foreign nationals, whose activities threaten security and public order in Judea and Samaria during the olive harvest season. The move follows a request from Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz, amid reports that the Global Sumud Flotilla organization, which organized the Gaza flotilla involving Greta Thunberg, is recruiting foreign activists to enter the region. Gantz warned that activists could deliberately provoke confrontations during the harvest.

Former Syrian general Bassam al-Hassan, who oversaw Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons program and is wanted for crimes against humanity, is reportedly receiving U.S.-backed financial support and protection in Lebanon in exchange for intelligence on missing American journalist Austin Tice and Syria’s chemical weapons program, according to a report by the BBC. Hassan, who was implicated in Tice’s 2012 abduction, reportedly told U.S. investigators that Assad ordered the journalist’s execution, but a search of a suspected burial site found no remains. Syria’s new government is seeking Hassan’s extradition, while Syrian officials claim Washington is blocking his return.

The Trump administration is considering temporarily allowing specialized pharmacies to sell certain experimental peptides, substances marketed for anti-aging, muscle growth, injury recovery and other health benefits, according to The Washington Post. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly supports expanding access. An FDA advisory panel has recommended allowing six of seven peptides under review, despite concerns from agency scientists that many lack sufficient evidence of safety and effectiveness. No final decision has been made.

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A prominent Satmar dayan ruled that the kevurah of Reb Yitzchak Elmakayes Z”L, a London father of seven found dead near the tziyun of Reb Nachman in Uman, may be delayed to allow investigators to pursue the case. HaGaon HaRav Chaim Yosef Dovid Weiss said the suspected killer remains at large and could endanger others, making the effort to identify and capture him a matter of pikuach nefesh.

The Shin Bet says it uncovered a five-member terror cell of Israeli Arab citizens from Segev Shalom in the Negev. The suspects allegedly planned attacks on the town’s police station and Be’er Sheva’s central bus station. The suspects were arrested in May and June. Investigators said the cell planned to establish an armed group modeled on terror battalions in Yehuda and Shomron.

Hurricane Isaias is barreling toward the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, packing winds of 100 mph. Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Florida and Alabama ahead of its expected landfall late Friday or early Saturday. The storm could bring dangerous storm surge, heavy rain and flooding to coastal areas.

Israeli opposition leaders are demanding Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s resignation and a criminal investigation following allegations by his former military secretary, Maj. Gen. Avi Gil, that officials in the Prime Minister’s Office tried to change the recorded time of a phone call from the morning of October 7. Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman called for investigations, with Lieberman urging the attorney general to open a criminal probe. The allegations have not been independently substantiated.

The IDF eliminated three terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad in airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday. They were Hassam Walid Hassan Abu Al-Ata, a commander in Islamic Jihad’s rocket unit, and Islamic Jihad terrorist Magdi Moein Yousef Al-Ayoubi, both killed in Gaza City, and Hamas company commander Muhammad Aja, killed in the Al-Furqan area. The terrorists had advanced attacks against IDF troops and worked to restore their groups’ capabilities in violation of the ceasefire. Steps were taken to limit harm to civilians.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says additional interest rate hikes may be needed to bring inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target, but the increases do not have to come at consecutive meetings. Waller said policymakers will weigh incoming economic data before deciding when to act. The Fed’s benchmark rate is currently between 3.75% and 4%.

PENTAGON PREPARES: U.S. Draws Up Three-Day Attack Plan Against Iran As Three Aircraft Carriers Head To Middle East

The Pentagon has prepared detailed plans for a major three-day military operation against Iran, even as President Donald Trump has repeatedly rejected proposals for renewed strikes against the Iranian regime, according to a report by The New York Times. The plans, developed at Trump’s request, call for an intensive campaign targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

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PENTAGON PREPARES: U.S. Draws Up Three-Day Attack Plan Against Iran As Three Aircraft Carriers Head To Middle East The Pentagon has prepared detailed plans for a major three-day military operation against Iran, even as President Donald Trump has repeatedly rejected proposals for renewed strikes against the Iranian regime. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2607638/pentagon-prepares-u-s-draws-up-three-day-attack-plan-against-iran-as-three-aircraft-carriers-head-to-middle-east.html

Israeli opposition politician Yair Golan is facing sharp criticism today after declaring that the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 86, was “unequivocally a mistake,” arguing that it did not serve Israel’s interests. However, on February 28, the day Khamenei was killed, Golan praised the operation as “a dramatic and significant step,” applauded Israeli and American forces, and described Khamenei as “the architect of regional terrorism.”

Israeli opposition politician Yair Golan’s controversial remarks about the elimination of Ali Khamenei were not his only comments drawing criticism today. Golan also sparked outrage with remarks about Israel’s Chareidi community, declaring: “We need to transform the Chareidi population from a parasitic population into a productive and contributing one.”

TRAGIC END IN GREECE: The body of Ami Yogev z”l, a 46-year-old Israeli tourist from Modi'in who disappeared while hiking on Mount Olympus nearly three weeks ago, has been found, according to Greek media reports. Yogev was last in contact with his family on September 20. His body was discovered in a remote mountainous area following an extensive search involving Greek authorities and Israeli volunteer rescue teams, including United Hatzalah, which participated in the search efforts.

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on President Trump’s latest comments indicating that he will not launch military strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections. Doocy suggests the announcement could be a strategic “head-fake” designed to catch Iran off guard, raising questions about whether Trump’s publicly stated timeline reflects his actual military intentions.

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Reuters reports. The sanctions could severely disrupt the court’s banking, insurance and technology services. The administration has strongly opposed the ICC’s arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasted sanctuary city policies following an ICE shooting in the Bronx, saying they undermine public safety and create an environment where crime can thrive. “When you have sanctuary cities and sanctuary politicians, you endanger the safety of the public,” he said. Mullin said President Trump is committed to restoring law and order in cities and towns despite career politicians who, he said, put criminals ahead of law-abiding citizens.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasted NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul for condemning last night’s ICE-involved shooting while remaining silent, he said, after an NYPD officer was stabbed seven times by two illegal immigrants with extensive criminal histories. Mullin said New York had released one of the suspects despite an ICE detainer. Mullin also slammed protesters demanding justice for the person ICE detained, questioning why they hadn’t spoken out for the wounded officer. “Not a word was said by the mayor. Not a word was said by the governor,” he said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 3, with sustained winds near 120 mph. Wind shear could weaken it before landfall, but Florida is preparing for it to come ashore as a major hurricane.

Following Yair Golan’s controversial remarks that eliminating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was a mistake, Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a sharp response, calling the comments “unbelievable.” Netanyahu described Golan as Gadi Eisenkot’s “designated defense minister,” declaring: “Now it’s clear: Either a strong right-wing government under my leadership or Eisenkot’s defeatist government with Yair Golan and the Arab parties. It’s right-wing or Palestine.”

The IDF and Shin Bet dismantled four weapons storage facilities belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad in targeted strikes across Gaza on Thursday, according to a joint statement by the IDF and Shin Bet. The facilities contained dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, AK-47 rifles and other military equipment. The IDF says it will continue preventing terrorist groups from rebuilding their weapons stockpiles and threatening Israeli troops.

South African jurist Navi Pillay, who previously headed a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Pillay, 85, previously served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and as a judge at the International Criminal Court. Israel strongly rejected her commission’s accusations of genocide, accusing the panel of anti-Israel bias.

Two men accused of spying for Iran by conducting surveillance of the Israeli Embassy and Jewish sites in London pleaded not guilty in a British court Friday, Reuters reports. Prosecutors say the suspects monitored the Israeli Embassy, Britain’s oldest synagogue, and other Jewish locations. Both defendants deny the allegations and are scheduled to stand trial in April 2027.

The first American-manufactured Tamir missile interceptors for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system have been delivered at a new production facility in Arkansas, The Jerusalem Post reports. The facility, operated jointly by Raytheon and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, will manufacture Iron Dome interceptors in the United States, expanding production capacity for Israel’s missile defense system.

An Israeli security official warns that Hamas continues to believe Israel can ultimately be destroyed despite suffering devastating losses in Gaza. The official says Hamas views its survival against the IDF as a victory and remains committed to rebuilding its terrorist capabilities, even as Israeli forces maintain control over approximately 70% of Gaza.

Sec. Rubio: Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC. And we expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC, and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in this rogue court. If they do not, the United States will continue its campaign to dismantle the ICC, piece by piece, until Americans are threatened no longer.

🚨BREAKING IN BROOKLYN: Police are responding to security threats at two Jewish schools in Brooklyn, with incidents reported in both Flatbush and Williamsburg. The Yeshivah of Flatbush has been placed under full lockdown amid a police investigation. Meanwhile, the NYPD, FDNY and Shomrim are responding to a reported bomb threat at the V’Yoel Moshe school building at 590 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. All children there have been safely evacuated, and surrounding streets have been closed.

NY Governor Hochul visited the Ohel of the Lubavitcher rebbe on Friday morning.

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Hatzalah Cleveland Continues Growth with Addition of Five New Members

Hatzalah Cleveland has welcomed five new members to its volunteer emergency response team, another sign of the organization’s steady growth since beginning operations in January 2025. Although still relatively new, Hatzalah Cleveland has quickly developed into a well-established and highly organized operation, responding to hundreds of emergency calls annually. With a growing team of dedicated […]

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Hatzalah Cleveland Continues Growth with Addition of Five New Members Hatzalah Cleveland has welcomed five new members to its volunteer emergency response team, another sign of the organization’s steady growth since beginning operations in January 2025. Although still relatively new, Hatzalah Cleveland has quickly developed into a well-established and highly organized operation. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2607824/hatzalah-cleveland-continues-growth-with-addition-of-five-new-members.html

FLATBUSH: A suspect was taken into NYPD custody at Avenue J and East 12th Street with the assistance of Flatbush Shomrim volunteers following an unprovoked assault on a man. The suspect reportedly made antisemitic remarks during the incident, although those reports remain unconfirmed. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime. JOIN THE FLATBUSH SCOOP STATUS: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=13476700797&text=Hi,%20please%20add%20me%20to%20Flatbush%20scoop%20status%20 📰 JOIN A FLATBUSH SCOOP GROUP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FRGkqfAK02pIwdcZzmDxwC

BREAKING: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 has struck Panama, according to the USGS.

BREAKING: Katie Zacharia has reportedly been offered the role of President Trump’s next White House press secretary, sources confirm to Fox News.

The IDF carried out an airstrike near the Syria-Lebanon border targeting Syrian terrorist Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, who operated under the direction of the Iranian regime and advanced attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers in southern Syria, the IDF said. Over the past year, Al-Hassoun planned several attacks against IDF troops, including attacks involving explosive drones and rockets, which were thwarted. The IDF said it will continue operating against immediate threats on all fronts.

President Trump announced that following a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to supply more than 4.8 million tons of diesel fuel to American and global markets. The agreement includes 300,000 tons immediately, another 500,000 tons in November, 1 million tons shortly afterward, and an additional 3 million tons depending on refinery conditions. Trump said the agreement, combined with U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz, will bring diesel prices down rapidly for Americans and consumers worldwide. He also reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

BIG NEWS FOR NEW YORK FAMILIES: Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for New York's participation in the federal scholarship tax credit program, potentially opening the door to millions of dollars in tuition assistance for families sending their children to yeshivas and other private schools. Hochul said Friday that the program could bring significant funding to New York students without taking money away from public schools. The federal program allows taxpayers to receive tax credits for donations to approved scholarship organizations, which can then provide financial assistance to eligible families. Hochul said New York's participation must benefit students in both public and private schools, marking a major development for yeshiva families facing rising tuition costs.