Sec. Rollins: We now have 5 million less people on food stamps than we did two years ago. This is proof that we have more Americans working than ever before in the history of our country. This is what we're fighting for every single day.
8:30 PMFootage shows a special undercover Israeli force arresting a terrorist overnight in the town of Anata in Yerushalayim.
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8:34 PMAnthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from the AI company and says he is leaving the industry entirely, warning that Anthropic and OpenAI are racing toward increasingly powerful, self-improving artificial intelligence without adequate safeguards. Coxon, who spent three years conducting pretraining research at both companies, accused them of “gambling with our lives,” warning that future systems could become powerful enough to hack systems, rapidly transform entire fields and gain real-world power and resources.
8:53 PMJoint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine honored the civilians killed in the 9/11 attacks and praised the courage shown by ordinary Americans that day. “There are also so many incredible examples of the American spirit,” Caine said, paying tribute to the bravery and selflessness displayed amid the attacks.
9:01 PMIsrael is preventing thousands of Palestinians who were vetted for a planned new Gaza police force from leaving the Strip to undergo training in Egypt, according to officials involved in the initiative. Some 16,500 people have been approved out of roughly 283,000 applicants for the police force expected to operate under Gaza’s planned technocratic government, but they still require Israeli approval to leave Gaza for training.
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9:03 PMApple has officially unveiled its first-ever foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, marking one of the company’s biggest changes to the iPhone in years. The passport-sized device features both an external display and a larger folding internal screen. Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, along with AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12. The new iPhones feature Apple’s first 2nm A20 Pro chip, improved battery life, upgraded cameras and new AI capabilities.
9:24 PMRep. Randy Fine: The only way we will ever get prices down is to reduce demand for products. And the largest source of demand that we have in this country that we should not have is illegal immigrants.
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FICTITIOUS CEASEFIRE: IDF Warns Of Disturbing Shift In Hamas Activity In Gaza IDF officials are warning of a disturbing shift in Hamas terror activities in Gaza, confirming for the first time that the terror group is actively working to rebuild and consolidate its military control over the Gaza Strip. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596037/fictitious-ceasefire-idf-warns-of-disturbing-shift-in-hamas-activity-in-gaza.html
9:27 PMSec. Rubio: The left-wing destroyed Venezuela. The left-wing destroyed Cuba. The left-wing destroyed Nicaragua. The left-wing has basically destroyed every country they've gotten ahold of in the hemisphere.
9:45 PMDefense Minister Israel Katz, speaking from the summit of Mount Hermon, delivered a message to the Syrian president: “We are here on the Hermon and in the security zone, and we are not moving from here.” Turning to Iran, Katz added: “We struck it twice, and when necessary, we will strike it a third time as well if necessary.”
9:46 PMChinese technology giant Huawei is heading to trial in the United States on charges involving its business dealings with Iran and allegations that it stole trade secrets from American companies. Federal prosecutors accuse Huawei of bank fraud, violating U.S. sanctions and conspiring to steal trade secrets. Huawei has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
9:56 PMIran is building a new network of regional proxies centered on the Houthis in Yemen and Iraqi militias to increase pressure on U.S. allies across the Gulf, according to officials and evidence reviewed by the Associated Press. The emerging network has become increasingly important to Tehran as Iran seeks ways to threaten Saudi Arabia and other American partners while fighting the United States directly.
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10:05 PMSeveral Saudi airstrikes targeted Iranian-backed Houthi positions along Yemen’s Marib front earlier today, supporting the ongoing ground offensive by Saudi-backed Yemeni forces.
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IDF Evaluates New Tactical Empty-Chamber Indicator Developed by Chasmonaim Brigade Reservists The IDF has begun evaluating a new tactical empty-chamber indicator developed in Israel by reservists serving in the Chashmonaim Brigade, Chareidim 10 reported. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596137/idf-evaluates-new-tactical-empty-chamber-indicator-developed-by-chasmonean-brigade-reservists.html
10:33 PMIsrael is weighing whether to blow up the tunnels in Lebanon’s Ali Taher ridge before Rosh Hashanah, with the IDF expected to complete all necessary preparations for the operation by tomorrow. Officials in Jerusalem are taking into account the possibility that Iran could respond under pressure from Hezbollah. Some favor carrying out the strike before Yom Tov, while others prefer waiting. Israel also views the recent missile launches toward Jordan as an attempt to provoke Israel, with tensions running extremely high after Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today about toppling the Iranian regime.
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CHAOS IN YERUSHALAYIM: American Bochurim Chain Themselves Together For Jailed Friend As Police Use Heavy Force At Protest Hundreds gathered in Yerushalayim on Tuesday night for an Atzeres Tefillah and subsequent protest over the continued detention of American yeshiva bochur Avrohom Yitzchok Cohen, who has been held for nearly three months without an indictment being filed against him. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596507/chaos-in-yerushalayim-american-bochurim-chain-themselves-together-for-jailed-friend-as-police-use-heavy-force-at-protest.html
11:02 PMSecretary of State Marco Rubio has privately indicated that he currently has “no plans” to run for president in 2028, though he has not ruled out seeking the White House in the future, NBC News reports. Rubio is focused on his current roles as secretary of state and national security adviser and is “really enjoying the job.” A person close to Rubio said he is keeping his options open, with a possible presidential run in 2032 or 2036 still on the table.
11:17 PMToday, the NYPD unveiled a new memorial wall at 1 Police Plaza honoring the officers who took heroic action on 9/11 and in the months that followed. Twenty-three NYPD members were killed in the attacks, and more than 469 others have since died from illnesses linked to the rescue and recovery effort.
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11:21 PMRep. Ilhan Omar has been cleared of wrongdoing after a congressional misconduct review into financial disclosure documents that dramatically overstated her wealth, The Wall Street Journal reports. The filings incorrectly listed assets totaling between $6 million and $30 million. The nonpartisan Office of Congressional Conduct opened an investigation earlier this year and ultimately determined that Omar had not committed wrongdoing in connection with the inaccurate disclosures.
12:22 AMTop White House advisers have privately warned President Trump that the war with Iran could continue through the rest of his term and potentially beyond January 2029, The Wall Street Journal reports. VP JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others have discussed the possibility that Tehran could keep resisting U.S. pressure. The Pentagon is preparing for a prolonged U.S. presence in the Middle East, with nearly 50,000 American troops deployed across the region, while Trump privately pushes for a quicker end to the war.
12:23 AMDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, declaring that he will always reject “the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.” Fetterman, one of President Trump’s closest Democratic allies in Congress, has increasingly broken with his party, including over Israel, Trump nominees and U.S. military actions in the Middle East.
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12:25 AMPHOTOS: JERSEY CITY, NJ: Hudson County community leaders and law enforcement officials met to discuss enhanced security and preparedness ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, bringing together the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Jersey City Police Department, Hatzalah coordinators, school administrators, and local community leaders to strengthen coordination and help ensure a safe and secure holiday season.
12:53 AMU.S. forces carried out a lethal strike on a go-fast vessel traveling along known drug-trafficking routes in the Caribbean on September 9, U.S. Southern Command announced. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was actively involved in narco-trafficking. Three narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike.
12:57 AMPHOTOS: Askonim and community leaders attended tonight’s NYPD High Holiday security briefing at One Police Plaza in Manhattan, ahead of the upcoming Yomim Tovim.
12:57 AMTrump: I think we should call the Hormuz Strait, we should call it the Trump Strait. I should get something out of this...
1:58 AMMultiple American military aircraft were damaged in overnight Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. One A-10 Thunderbolt was hit and left with a missing wing, while roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage and were returned to service, CBS News reports. U.S. forces in Jordan launched more than 30 Patriot missiles defending against the Iranian strikes. The attack came after the U.S. struck five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a U.S. Navy warship.
2:04 AMFormer Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, speaking in Washington, strongly denied that PM Netanyahu spoke with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed before October 7 and was warned of an impending Hamas attack. “Did a conversation take place? No,” Dermer said, adding that he would have been involved in any such call. “The Emiratis are clear it didn’t happen. We’re clear it didn’t happen. It’s basically fiction. Just a made-up story.”
2:05 AMTrump on Iran: The war will be over very shortly after the election. They're hanging out for dear life, hoping that we lose so they can deal with dumb weak Democrats and they can have their nuclear bomb. So they're going to be quitting...
2:11 AMTrump on Pickaxe Mountain: We may have to give them a shot there too. We see everything. We can the see tag on their coat. “Muhammad Al-Faye".
2:12 AMBritish police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK violated election laws barring foreign political donations. The investigation follows an undercover operation in which two senior Reform UK officials appeared to discuss ways a £500,000 donation from an American financier could be routed through his U.K.-based son. Reform UK denies wrongdoing and said it will fully cooperate with the investigation.
2:16 AMUkrainian unmanned surface vessels attacked the Russian port of Sochi in Krasnodar Krai tonight.
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2:30 AM🔥NOW - KUMZITZ AT THE BORDER: A spirited kumzitz is underway at the Moldova-Ukraine border as tens of thousands of Breslover Chasidim stream toward Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Despite the ongoing war and major travel difficulties, tens of thousands are making the journey, with many forced to wait for hours at border crossings across Europe before continuing on to Uman.
2:32 AMPHOTOS: Chaverim of Orange County last night unveiled a new state-of-the-art EV charger, custom-made and sponsored by Light It Up. The new equipment will enhance Chaverim’s roadside assistance capabilities, allowing volunteers to better assist motorists dealing with depleted electric vehicle batteries and helping expand the organization’s ability to respond to the growing number of EV-related calls.
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3:44 AMSeven Arabs illegally present in Israel were found hiding behind a false wall inside a truck at the Hizma Crossing. The truck driver, a 21-year-old resident of the Shuafat refugee camp, was arrested on suspicion of transporting the illegal entrants and driving under the influence.
11:44 AMOver New York Harbor, 2,977 drones lit up the sky in the shape of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers — one drone for each victim of the September 11 attacks.
11:46 AMA tunnel in an advanced stage of excavation was discovered near the security barrier by Givat Ze’ev and Givon, inside the Palestinian village of Al-Jib. The tunnel, uncovered on August 28, had its entrance camouflaged inside an ancient cistern to conceal the digging. Following the discovery, Jerusalem Border Police launched an intelligence and operational effort in the area and arrested a suspect carrying excavation tools. Border Police and IDF forces completed the sealing of the tunnel Wednesday night.
11:52 AMIran-backed Houthi forces have seized the strategic Yemeni port city of Al-Mocha on the Red Sea after Saudi-backed government forces retreated, bringing the Houthis closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and strengthening their ability to threaten shipping through the critical waterway. i24 News reports that apparent advances by Saudi-backed forces in northern and central desert areas came as the Houthis repositioned and gave up open territory while moving to capture the more strategically important western coastline. A former Yemeni military official described the situation as “really bad,” saying government forces’ boasting about their advances had served as cover for their losses along the coast.
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12:03 PM🔥UMAN: Thousands of Yidden are davening this morning at the Tzion of Reb Nachman of Breslov in Uman, as massive crowds continue arriving ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
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12:29 PMIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran against launching any attack on Israel amid the economic pressure and strain facing Tehran. “Any attack on Israel, for any reason and in any place, will be met with a powerful response that will inflict serious damage on Iran, including its vital energy facilities,” Katz said, adding that such an attack would “set Iran back decades.”
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12:34 PM🔥CHESED IN BRESLOV: Thousands of Chassidim in Uman are enjoying free breakfast and lunch, generously sponsored by noted Brooklyn Baal Chesed Reb Shloime Feder for those who traveled to spend Rosh Hashanah at the Tzion of Reb Nachman of Breslov.
1:08 PMPresident Trump says the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas was a “sold out hit,” saying the event beat the NFL in overall numbers and shattered the arena’s attendance records. Trump says thousands were left outside with screens set up for the overflow crowd, adding that he’ll return tonight to close out the convention.
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BRITISH MENACE ESCALATES: Direct Sanctions Against Israeli Banks And Retail Chains Under Consideration Following the dramatic measures taken by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar against British missions in Israel, senior officials in London are now threatening to significantly intensify sanctions, senior British officials told Channel 12 News. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596698/british-menace-escalates-direct-sanctions-against-israeli-banks-and-retail-chains-under-consideration.html
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1:11 PMSomaliland is prepared to provide up to 1,000 soldiers for a planned U.S.-led International Stabilization Force in Gaza if requested by the United States or Israel, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said. “If they ask, we can provide,” Abdullahi said, adding that Somaliland is not volunteering troops but would be ready if asked. He said Somaliland has an army of approximately 25,000 soldiers and a coast guard of about 1,500 personnel.
1:45 PMIran has been using a secretive barter-style system to turn oil proceeds into credits for purchases from China, helping Tehran bypass sanctions, Reuters reports. An estimated $2 billion to $2.5 billion moved through a special-purpose vehicle over the past year. The funds were used to buy Chinese goods including medicine, vehicles and communications equipment, and on at least one occasion millions of dollars in air-defense equipment. Around 70% of the funds handled by the China-based entity ChuXin reportedly went toward infrastructure projects, with the remainder routed through the special-purpose vehicle to pay Chinese suppliers.
1:45 PMAlgeria has decided to completely cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of hostile conduct aimed at undermining Algeria’s stability and interfering in its internal affairs. The Algerian Foreign Ministry said the decision came after all other means of preserving bilateral relations had been exhausted. The UAE ambassador was given 48 hours to leave Algeria.
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1:46 PMThe IDF eliminated Hamas Nukhba terrorist Ismail Ibrahim Darwish Kandil in a strike in the Khan Younis area on Monday. Kandil infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and took part in the killing of Nahal Brigade Commander Col. Yonatan Steinberg. The IDF said Kandil had recently been advancing attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians while working to restore Hamas’s capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
2:09 PMAt least five people were killed after a passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation. More than 80 people remain unaccounted for, while over 40 have been rescued.
2:11 PMThe European Central Bank raised interest rates for the second time since the Iran war began, lifting its deposit rate by a quarter-point to 2.5% as inflation remains above its 2% target. The ECB currently sees inflation at 3% in 2026.
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2:13 PMUMAN NOW: The scene inside the Tzion at the Kever of Reb Nachman of Breslov.
2:43 PMRandy Fine: “People who believe in communism and socialism are dumb.”
2:44 PMThe fight over Gaza’s postwar future is increasingly becoming entangled with Israel’s October 27 election, with officials involved in the U.S.-backed framework questioning how much political leverage can realistically be applied before Israelis vote. The concern is that major outside pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu over Gaza before the election could itself become an Israeli campaign issue.
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UMAN CRISIS: Thousands Arrive For Rosh Hashanah With No Beds As Askonim Scramble For Emergency Lodging A major lodging crisis is unfolding in Uman just hours before Rosh Hashanah, with askonim telling YWN that thousands of people who have arrived — or are still making their way to the city — have no confirmed place to sleep. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596856/uman-crisis-thousands-arrive-for-rosh-hashanah-with-no-beds-as-askonim-scramble-for-emergency-lodging.html
3:10 PMWATCH: A Russian Geran-4 jet drone strikes a house in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
3:12 PMRishon LeZion Harav Dovid Yosef Shlita visited Israel Prison Service facilities ahead of Rosh Hashanah, meeting prison officials and reviewing religious preparations for inmates ahead of the Yomim Tovim. The visit focused on ensuring appropriate arrangements for tefillos and other religious needs during Rosh Hashanah and the upcoming Yom Tov period throughout Israel’s prison system.
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3:28 PMFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, calling October 7 a “failure of leadership” and arguing that the U.S. should take a tougher position if Israelis return the current government to power. Clinton said she “loves Israel” but hates Netanyahu’s government and policies, and pointed to now mostly debunked reports that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7 that Hamas was planning a major attack.
3:48 PM🔥DIFFERENT UNIFORMS, ONE GOAL: Reb Nachman of Breslov uniting Klal Yisroel in Uman, as Yidden from all walks of life — with different hats, different kippahs, and even tattoos — come together with one shared desire: to connect with Hashem.
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“Massacre Prevented”: Serious Security Case Being Investigated Under Gag Order A serious security case has been under investigation in recent weeks by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police’s Yehuda and Shomron District, i24 News reported on Wednesday evening. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2596717/massacre-prevented-serious-security-case-being-investigated-under-gag-order.html
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3:52 PMNATO forces detected Russian submarines and deep-sea submersibles training near Svalbard this spring to deploy technology capable of disabling critical undersea cables linking the Arctic archipelago to mainland Norway, Reuters reports. Two Western officials said Russia’s secretive GUGI undersea warfare directorate was behind the operation. British, Norwegian and U.S. forces tracked and confronted the vessels, preventing them from completing the exercise before they eventually left the area.
4:21 PMThe U.S. has decided to exclude French organizations from a State Department grant program supporting Trump administration priorities in Europe, citing sensitivities over allegations of foreign interference ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, Reuters reports. The program offers grants of $1 million to $3 million to groups working on issues including democracy, free speech, migration, censorship and national sovereignty. The State Department said the program remains under deliberation and declined to confirm whether French organizations had been excluded.
4:23 PMNewsNation’s Corey Smith discusses the latest developments in the war with Iran, as President Trump predicts the conflict will end shortly after the November midterm elections amid continued fighting around the Strait of Hormuz.
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4:24 PMThe Houthis’ seizure of Mokha and rapid advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast came with direct IRGC guidance, with Iranian sources saying Tehran promised additional weapons, funding and senior officers, Reuters reports. Saudi-backed forces believe Quds Force commander Abdolreza Shahlaei is directing the campaign, while Riyadh has provided weapons, intelligence and logistical support while limiting most airstrikes to avoid a broader escalation.
5:01 PMIran has resumed producing ballistic missiles using stockpiled components and underground facilities despite extensive U.S. and Israeli strikes on its missile infrastructure during the war, The Wall Street Journal reports. Iran is assembling both liquid- and solid-fueled missiles at several underground locations, including the Khojir complex, while building additional underground assembly sites. Production remains below prewar levels and currently relies mainly on existing components.
5:03 PMIran’s IRGC Navy announced that it struck a U.S.-operated Saildrone maritime reconnaissance vessel near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
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5:04 PMIsraeli security forces eliminated Farah Hamed, a Hamas military wing terrorist responsible for multiple deadly attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, in a strike in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Hamed previously served as a senior operative in Hamas’ “West Bank Headquarters,” advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, and was part of the Silwad cell. He also participated in the October 2003 shooting attack in Ein Yabrud that killed three IDF soldiers. Hamed was released to Gaza in the 2011 Shalit prisoner exchange and later continued recruiting and directing Hamas terrorists to carry out attacks.
5:32 PMAnthropic has warned the Trump administration that the most advanced AI models are becoming capable enough to potentially help people develop biological weapons, prompting growing national security concerns over how rapidly the technology is advancing, The New York Times reports. The administration has begun requiring government reviews of powerful new AI models to assess whether they could assist in creating biological weapons or breaking into classified U.S. systems and networks controlling nuclear weapons.
5:34 PMFootage shows the moment an Israeli airstrike hit the town of Haris in southern Lebanon.
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5:42 PMNETANYAHU AT THE KOSEL: “President Trump announced this evening that Iran is trying to arm itself again with nuclear weapons. That is true. “After we destroyed its immediate ability to produce nuclear bombs, both in Operation Rising Lion and Operation Lion’s Roar, they are trying again. “I pledge to you here, at the Kosel, ahead of Rosh Hashanah: As long as I am Prime Minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. “At the same time, we are striking the Iranian axis — not only very hard in the Gaza Strip, but also in Lebanon. We destroyed the Beaufort Ridge, and now we are dealing with the Ali Taher Ridge. “More to come.”
5:52 PMBREAKING: Israel is on heightened alert over concerns that Iran could launch an offensive action in response to the IDF’s planned destruction tonight of underground tunnels beneath Lebanon’s Ali Taher Ridge. Israeli officials said heightened readiness will remain in place over the Yom Tov period. The IDF told residents of northern Israel that it will carry out a series of strikes and controlled explosions along the Lebanon front in the coming hours, with blasts expected to be heard across the Upper Galilee, Ramim Ridge, Hula Valley and Golan. There is no change to Home Front Command instructions.
6:09 PMIDF soldiers, together with the ISA, apprehended Ismail Ankaio in the Beitunia area after a week-long pursuit, along with another wanted individual. The IDF said Ankaio was planning to carry out an imminent shooting attack.
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6:16 PMBREAKING: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announce that the IDF has now destroyed Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure beneath the Ali Taher Ridge, completing what they describe as the establishment of Israel’s security zone in southern Lebanon. The two said the infrastructure was built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning and was intended to support Hezbollah’s planned conquest of the Galilee, while providing observation and fire control over Metula and Kiryat Shmona. The IDF will remain in the security zone to prevent Hezbollah from returning and rebuilding its capabilities.
6:17 PMAdditional footage shows the massive explosions from the destruction of Hezbollah’s underground tunnels beneath the Ali Taher Ridge, as seen from the Israeli side.
6:20 PMOn September 10, 2026, President Herzog sent a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish communities around the world ahead of the upcoming Jewish New Year.
6:40 PMThe IDF reveals that more than 1,100 tons of explosives were used this evening to destroy Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF, eight tunnels spanning a combined 5.4 kilometers ran throughout the ridge, where troops discovered dozens of drones, UAVs and rockets. The IDF added following the massive operation: “We are prepared for a range of scenarios, including multi-front scenarios.”
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6:42 PMThe IDF carried out a strike a short time ago on a vehicle in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
7:12 PMThe Trump administration has launched a new DHS tip line allowing Americans to report suspected illegal or fraudulent commercial truck drivers, part of a broader federal crackdown on the trucking industry. DHS is encouraging the public to report suspected cases involving drivers who may be operating illegally or using fraudulent credentials, as the administration steps up enforcement against unqualified commercial drivers.
7:17 PMNewsNation’s Tom Dempsey discusses growing concerns on Capitol Hill over the risks posed by artificial intelligence, as lawmakers from both parties push for greater congressional oversight and demand answers directly from AI companies.
7:18 PMNew Israeli figures show that approximately 10,500 Gazans have left the Gaza Strip since the October 2025 ceasefire, while roughly 6,000 have returned, leaving a net decline of about 4,500 people. More than 6,000 exited through Rafah and about 4,500 through Kerem Shalom. Some 8,235 of those who left were patients or accompanying relatives, while roughly 2,300 left for reasons including studies and family reunification abroad.
7:19 PMSix Democratic and Republican members of Congress have jointly urged the Trump administration to pressure Israel over its withholding of tax revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. The lawmakers warned that the PA’s worsening financial condition could threaten its stability. The letter represents an unusual bipartisan congressional criticism of an Israeli government policy.
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