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Republican Bruce Blakeman issued a statement Wednesday morning thanking his supporters following his defeat to Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in New York's gubernatorial election. “This wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, but I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who stood with me,” Blakeman wrote. “I’m proud of what we built together, and my commitment to New York will never change.”

Israeli security forces discovered an explosive device that had been planted in the Nur Shams area of Judea and Samaria, apparently intended to target Israeli forces. IDF troops and Border Police bomb disposal experts safely destroyed the device.

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Shas’ Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah has issued a statement opposing Aryeh Deri’s resignation as party chairman, describing him as an experienced general whose leadership remains essential to Shas. The statement comes amid uncertainty over Deri’s political future following Israel’s recent elections, with the rabbinic leadership expressing its continued support for him to remain at the helm of the party.

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Republican Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement following his defeat in New York’s 17th Congressional District, thanking his campaign staff, volunteers, wife, and family for their support throughout the campaign. Lawler also thanked Hudson Valley residents for allowing him to serve as their congressman for the past four years, saying he will always be grateful for their trust and the opportunity to represent the community where he grew up.

Israel Beiteinu has officially recommended Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, joining Ra’am in backing him to form Israel’s next government. However, Israel Beiteinu MK Oded Forer declared at the President’s Residence, “We will not sit with the Arab parties,” reiterating his party’s opposition to joining a coalition with Arab parties. Meanwhile, United Torah Judaism announced that it will not recommend any candidate. Eisenkot currently leads Netanyahu by 11 recommendations to 7, with additional parties still expected to submit their recommendations. Eisenkot is expected to receive more recommendations than Netanyahu regardless of whether Shas backs him, positioning him to receive the mandate from President Herzog to form the next government.

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri announced that he will not resign, saying he has received clear instructions from the Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah to remain in his position and accepts their decision without hesitation. Deri thanked the rabbonim for their continued trust and support. Deri said he will convene a Shas faction meeting tomorrow with the party’s Knesset members and senior municipal representatives to review lessons learned, regroup, and move the party forward.

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BREAKING: President Trump agrees republicans lost the midterm elections because of the Iran War.

REPORTER: "Are you concerned about impeachment?" TRUMP: : "Not even a little bit. I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that... For what? Having a successful country?"

Q: The vice president wrote a very lengthy post about how the war impacted the results last night. Did you know he was going to do that?  Trump: I know how he feels about it. I thought it was good.

Q: Do you have any regrets about the way you closed out the campaign? Trump: No. If I were on the ballot, we would have won.

Trump: As far as the Iran war is concerned, I wouldn’t have done anything different.

Q: You said the war would end immediately after the midterms... Trump: I didn’t say that. I said their nuclear weapons would be destroyed. That happened with midnight hammer.

Q: Are you considering replacing Hegseth? Trump: No. I think he’s doing a very good job. Q: So you don’t want him to fill Blackburn’s senate seat? Trump: I think he would be popular if he did that…

Q: When will the war end? Trump: Whenever I want it to...

Attorney Michael Ravilo, Prime Minister Netanyahu's candidate for state comptroller and his former private attorney, has decided not to run in the repeat Knesset vote for the post. Ravilo won in June with 61 MKs, but the High Court voided the vote after coalition MKs documented their secret ballots. Ravilo reportedly saw his chances drop sharply after Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority, which could leave retired Justice Yosef Elron as the only candidate. Israel has been without a state comptroller since Matanyahu Engelman's term ended in early July.

CVS Health announced Wednesday that it plans to split into two separate companies, marking one of the largest breakups in the healthcare industry and dismantling much of its $117 billion healthcare empire. The move would separate CVS's pharmacy and retail operations from its health insurance and pharmacy benefit management businesses. CVS acquired Aetna for $69 billion in 2018, and the breakup would reverse much of the company's strategy of combining healthcare services under one corporation.

NETANYAHU BREAKS SILENCE: In his first video statement since Israel’s elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu called for a broad national government under his leadership, warning that a coalition dependent on terror-supporting parties cannot confront the threat of radical Islam. Netanyahu urged all parties in the national bloc and other Zionist parties to join a Likud-led government.

🚨 MAJOR TERROR ATTACK FOILED IN YERUSHALAYIM: Israeli security forces thwarted a massive combined bombing and shooting attack planned by a 19-year-old terrorist from Beit Hanina. According to the Shin Bet and police, the terrorist planned to detonate an explosive device at the Lions’ Gate before entering Har Habayis and opening fire on Jewish civilians and police officers. The suspect spent two years preparing, studying security arrangements, searching for weapons on the dark web, and training in martial arts. He admitted being inspired by the October 7 massacre. An indictment has been filed against him.

Israel and the United States are moving ahead with a plan to let American fighter jets stay in Israel for long periods. Teams from both countries have started planning a dedicated compound in southern Israel where U.S. aircraft would be stationed alongside Israeli Air Force planes. U.S. forces have been a steady presence in the south in recent months. American squadrons are at Ovda Airbase, and since mid-October at least 16 heavy C-17 cargo planes have landed there carrying Patriot and THAAD batteries and large stocks of interceptors.

The United States is reportedly deploying one of its most advanced strategic intelligence aircraft, the RC-135U Combat Sent, to the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions. The U.S. Air Force operates just two of these rare aircraft worldwide. The RC-135U specializes in detecting, tracking, and analyzing enemy radar systems, including air defenses and radar aboard military aircraft and warships. The intelligence it gathers can help U.S. forces identify potential targets, develop electronic jamming capabilities, and prepare for military operations.

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of Israel's fiercest critics in Europe, celebrated the Democrats' midterm victory on Wednesday. "This is exactly what happened in the US, and soon it will happen in Spain too," Sanchez said, ahead of Spain's November 29 election. Russia reacted cautiously. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that President Trump "will continue his peace efforts," while a deputy foreign minister said the results will not change Moscow's position on Ukraine. China called the vote an "internal matter of the United States."

Iranian authorities in Mashhad have ordered jewelers to stop displaying or selling gold and coins bearing the Lion and Sun, the emblem that flew on Iran's flag for generations before the Islamic Revolution. The directive came from the city's jewelers' union on instructions from the police. The Lion and Sun has resurfaced as a leading symbol of the protests against the regime and is closely linked with supporters of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Khomeini had declared in 1979: "The accursed Lion and Sun must be removed from all ministries and offices."

A worker at Israel's Tourism Ministry pavilion at the World Travel Market fair in London was attacked on Wednesday morning on her way to the event, in what was described as an antisemitic assault. A day earlier, an anti-Israel activist confronted her at the pavilion's desk and filmed her. Also on Tuesday, activists draped "crime scene" tape over the Israel stand before security dragged them out. Tourism Ministry Director-General Michael Izhakov said: "It is a tourism campaign, not a political campaign," adding that whether Israel advertises in Britain "is not their decision."

A kosher bakery on Saint-Louis Street in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough was badly damaged by fire early Wednesday in what police believe was a deliberate attack. About 60 firefighters battled the flames for roughly two hours before bringing them under control. According to police, evidence at the scene suggests the fire was set deliberately. The same building was targeted on Monday night, though that incident caused no damage. The Montreal police arson squad and its hate crimes division are both investigating, and no arrests have been reported.

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Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon on Wednesday sharply criticized the election of five new judges to the International Court of Justice, saying two of them have already taken positions against Israel. The vote, he said, "casts a heavy shadow on the court's ability to adjudicate our matter without bias." Jordanian judge Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud accused Israel of war crimes at the UN in October 2023, while Kenyan judge Phoebe Okowa represented Namibia in 2024 proceedings on Israel. The court is still hearing South Africa's "genocide" case against Israel.

Sweden's parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a constitutional amendment that will allow Holocaust denial to be prosecuted as an offense under the country's press freedom laws. The change to the Freedom of the Press Act was passed without debate in a second and final vote. Holocaust denial was already punishable in Sweden under the criminal code's ban on incitement against an ethnic group. The new amendment is aimed mainly at hate propaganda spread on the internet through outlets protected by the press laws. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Arab rioters from Beit Ummar attacked an Israeli resident near Givat Gefen Ami in Gush Etzion this evening, blocking the access road and ambushing him with stones. Around 200 rioters reportedly gathered, throwing stones with slingshots and setting tires on fire. One resident was struck in the stomach. IDF forces launched searches, with no arrests reported.

President Trump criticized the Senate for failing to pass legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent, complaining that it gets dark too early following the recent clock change. Trump said the House had passed the measure with bipartisan support, but the Senate failed to act. He added that he avoided raising the issue before the elections and vowed to continue fighting to end the twice-yearly clock changes.

MarcThiessen: I was kind of shocked by that statement that Vance put out; it was quite frankly disloyal to the president. Why is he saying that? Bret Baier: He wants to run for president? Marc Thiessen: He needs Trump’s endorsement to do that.

Maastricht University in the Netherlands cancelled a lecture organized by Jewish students on Tuesday evening less than an hour before it was due to begin, after pro-Palestinian groups announced plans to disrupt it. The university called it "a defeat" that debate had been rendered impossible. The organizers said it was "the third occasion on which Maastricht University has shut down an event organised by Jewish students." StandWithUs Netherlands director Claudia van Zanten said: "By cancelling this lecture, the university is rewarding and encouraging intimidation."

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered police brass and City Hall officials to come up with a policy change for the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, the department's main counterterror unit, the New York Post reports. Mamdani had campaigned on scrapping it, but the effort was shelved. The scramble began after congresswoman-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier, whom Mamdani endorsed, called for the unit to be disbanded. "It wasn't really a priority," one source said. "It was on the backburner." An announcement is expected "pretty soon," possibly as early as next week.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made an unprecedented visit to a Chareidi hesder yeshiva of the Derech Chaim network in Gan Yavne, which combines Torah learning with army service. The network's head called it the first time a Chief of Staff has visited a Chareidi yeshiva. "Our goal is for you to enter the military as haredi Jews and leave as haredi Jews," Zamir told the bochurim. "This is not merely a statement, but a commitment by the military and by me personally." He said commanders must be trained to respect the way of life of Chareidi soldiers.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after the United States explicitly addresses and implements Iran's seven conditions, calling Washington's response unconvincing. Tehran says its proposal has been "condensed" so it can be implemented within two days. The United States carried out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday after the IRGC fired on an American aircraft. President Trump said the conflict would end "when I say it ends." On Tuesday, a tanker off Oman was struck by two unknown projectiles.

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Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado discusses how Democrats plan to address the ongoing war with Iran after winning control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Crow, who won reelection Tuesday night, spoke about his party’s approach to the conflict and what Democratic control of Congress could mean for U.S. policy toward Iran.

DeSantis: If we can't win in places like Texas or Kansas or Iowa, we are not viable nationally.

DeSantis: This midterm was a rebuke of the president and the Congress by Democrats, Independents, and some Republicans that crossed over. But a lot of our voters stayed home because they were frustrated with the lack of productivity from Republicans in the House and Senate.

The Yerushalayim District Court on Wednesday handed prison terms to four people convicted in a bribery scheme at the Ras Biddu checkpoint, where Border Police officers took thousands of shekels to let vehicles carrying illegal Palestinian entrants pass without inspection during the war. The judge wrote that deviating from inspection instructions "at a sensitive checkpoint in wartime harmed the defense mechanism and public trust." The two civilians who paid the bribes received 17 months each, while the officer who took a bribe was sentenced to seven months.

American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch, a former Democratic congressman, said the midterm campaign left deep scars on American Jews. "This campaign season has been deeply painful for the American Jewish community," he said. "We have been told we don't belong in political spaces." Rep. Mike Lawler, who represents Rockland County and its large frum communities, conceded to Democrat Cait Conley before the count was complete, saying "we're going to be short." An exit poll showed Jewish voters favoring Democrats 67% to 32%, in line with recent cycles.

Somalia has sharply condemned Israel after Ambassador Michael Lotem formally took up his post in Somaliland and a cornerstone was laid for an Israeli embassy in Hargeisa. "These actions are null and void. The unity of the Somali nation is not negotiable," Somalia's Foreign Ministry said. The Arab League's secretary-general accused Israel of exploiting Somalia's internal divisions to expand its influence near the Gulf of Aden. Israel became the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland last December, and Somaliland opened an embassy in Yerushalayim in June.

Yerushalayim Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio has demanded that the city strip municipal benefits from Chareidim who do not enlist, including after-school and summer camp subsidies, scholarships and event discounts, and transfer the savings to a new fund for reservists and their families. The letter to Mayor Moshe Lion said public money should not subsidize "those who flagrantly break the law." The move would have sweeping implications, as 46% of the city's Jews define themselves as Chareidim and 64% of Hebrew-language students attend Chareidi schools.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah during a visit to the Northern Command and the 91st Division earlier today that Israel will respond immediately and forcefully to any attempts by the terrorist organization to rebuild its military infrastructure or threaten northern communities. Zamir also toured the Khiam area and reviewed a new combat robotics system designed to operate ahead of and alongside IDF troops. He emphasized that the IDF remains prepared to strike enemies across multiple fronts and expand its military operations if necessary.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that they eliminated senior Hamas terrorist Jamal Abu Saeed, who held former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov in captivity during the war. Abu Saeed, who headed operations in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza City on Sunday. According to the IDF, Abu Saeed held several senior positions within Hamas and was involved in planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, as well as rebuilding the terrorist organization’s military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Vice President Vance has led the push inside President Trump's inner circle for a negotiated end to the Iran war, privately saying Prime Minister Netanyahu was "being wrong on everything" on Iran, Axios reports. President Trump weighed striking before the midterms at Prime Minister Netanyahu's urging but held off. Meanwhile, the U.S. military is finishing preparations for a possible return to major combat, sending more assets to the region, while Qatari mediators push a draft deal that could restart direct talks within days.

UTJ refused to recommend any candidate to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government, emphasizing that its top priority is securing legislation protecting yeshiva bochurim and Lomdei Torah. During the meeting, MK Yitzchak Pindrus said Chareidim who do not learn Torah could face sanctions, while those studying must be protected. Herzog also condemned the arrest of chosson Yaari Lieberman during his Sheva Brachos, calling it “unnecessary and unacceptable.”

Judges overseeing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trial revealed they are considering summoning Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for an extraordinary discussion about the continuation of the proceedings. The proposal followed defense allegations of investigative irregularities, with Judge Oded Shaham revealing the court had independently considered the move. Prosecutors questioned its legal basis, while Presiding Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman acknowledged that many aspects of the trial are unusual. No final decision has been made.

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, together with Shas MKs and party representatives from across Israel, recited “מזמור לתודה” at the opening of a special faction meeting at Shas headquarters.

Ra’am Chairman Mansour Abbas recommended Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog to form the next government, calling for a broad coalition that could also include Chareidi parties. During the meeting, Herzog repeatedly pressed Abbas to explicitly condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization, but Abbas refused to use the term, despite supporting its disarmament. When questioned about his refusal, Abbas said he needed room to protect his family and serve as a bridge, adding that the issue was, in some respects, a matter of “pikuach nefesh.”

Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 advanced helicopter-mounted missile launchers capable of firing precision-guided missiles, according to classified Russian defense documents obtained by the Financial Times. The APU-L launchers are designed for Russia’s Mi-28 attack helicopters, which Iran has already acquired, and can fire guided missiles capable of striking moving targets approximately 14 kilometers away. The documents identify Iran as the buyer but do not establish whether the launchers were ultimately delivered.

Twenty-five children and staff members were evacuated to hospitals in Yerushalayim on Thursday after being exposed to strong cleaning chemicals at an educational institution, leaving a 10-year-old boy in moderate condition with breathing difficulties. Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency teams were dispatched to the institution following reports that multiple people had inhaled a harsh cleaning substance.

At least 14 flights across Europe were diverted, forced to land early or escorted by fighter jets after a series of bomb threats. Flights from Warsaw, Milan, Copenhagen, Madrid, London and Dublin were affected. Italian jets escorted one plane to Rome, while a Dublin flight was redirected to a French military base. Searches found no explosives.

Senior U.S. officials believe President Trump may now be more inclined to resume military action against Iran following the Republican Party’s losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to Reuters. With the elections now over, the administration may face fewer immediate political constraints on military action, raising the possibility of renewed U.S. strikes against Iran.

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An 8-year-old girl with no known underlying medical conditions was hospitalized in critical condition at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Yerushalayim after developing severe complications from the flu. The girl, who had received routine childhood vaccinations but not the seasonal flu vaccine, arrived with a high fever and severe breathing difficulties. She was sedated and placed on a ventilator in intensive care. After approximately 24 hours, her condition improved and she was removed from the ventilator. Doctors are urging parents to vaccinate their children against influenza.

The Czech Republic is moving forward with plans to purchase four additional Israeli-made Spyder air defense systems, expanding its military cooperation with Israel and strengthening its defenses against aerial threats. Czech Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna confirmed the planned acquisition during a meeting of Parliament’s Defense Committee, according to the Czech news agency ČTK.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering resigning from the Trump administration as he weighs a potential run for president in 2028, according to a report published Thursday by the British newspaper The Independent. The report, citing senior Republican sources in Washington and figures within the British government, says Rubio may seek to distance himself from the Trump administration following Republicans' midterm election losses. The White House and State Department have strongly denied the report.

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IDF troops from the 188th Armored Brigade, operating under the 36th Division, have seized more than 340 weapons during operations in the Beaufort Ridge and Litani River areas of southern Lebanon. The weapons included RPG rockets, anti-tank missiles, mortar shells, explosives, grenades, firearms, and ammunition. Troops also discovered and destroyed a seven-meter-deep underground shaft inside a civilian home, containing medical supplies and equipment for extended stays.

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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Paris, France, amid widespread labor union demonstrations, with reports of fires being set and violent clashes between protesters and riot police.

U.S. intelligence has identified Iran as an emerging space power despite American strikes on its facilities, Axios reports, citing a Defense Intelligence Agency report. Iran reportedly used electronic warfare systems to disrupt U.S. space capabilities, including GPS signals, during Operation Epic Fury. U.S. officials are also concerned that Iran is using satellite intelligence to improve the accuracy of military strikes, aided by Chinese and Russian technology. Iran currently operates approximately 12 satellites.

Lara Trump on Iran: I think you have to give President Trump a lot of credit. He knew this was a political loser for him, and he did it anyway.

First Lady Melania Trump helped broker a partial humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, securing a temporary halt in fighting around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.

FINALLY RELEASED AFTER 55 DAYS: Ukrainian authorities have agreed to release the body of Reb Yitzchak Elmakayes Z”L, a 44-year-old Breslover chossid from London and father of seven, who was found dead near the tziyun of Rebbe Nachman in Uman over Rosh Hashanah. His body had been held by Ukrainian authorities for 55 days amid an investigation into his mysterious death. The breakthrough came following efforts by the chief rabbi of Kyiv, Rabbi Moshe Margaretten of the Tzedek Association, and attorney Mordechai Tzivin. Authorities agreed to release the body Thursday evening, allowing kevurah to finally proceed. However, a dispute remains over whether he will be buried in Uman or returned to London, as his family and rabbonim continue discussing the matter.

BREAKING: Harmeet Dhillon, the Trump administration’s Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, is resigning from the Department of Justice. Dhillon, a longtime Trump ally who has led the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division since 2025, reportedly informed allies of her decision and is expected to return to her California-based law firm. No official reason for her resignation has been announced.

Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt discusses what could come next in the war with Iran following Democrats’ strong showing in the midterm elections, and how the election results could impact U.S. policy toward Iran.

Iranian media have released footage purportedly showing Mohammad Karami, commander of the IRGC Ground Forces, visiting islands in the Persian Gulf.

JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year. Most economy passengers will now pay at least $50 each way for a first checked bag, up from $39, on flights within the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Peak-period fees can reach $70 for a first bag. The airline blamed rising fuel and operating costs, while noting that eligible credit card holders and certain loyalty program members can still check bags free.

BREAKING: Avigdor Lieberman has reportedly lifted his veto on forming a government with the Chareidi parties, opening the door for United Torah Judaism to join the Change Bloc. The Change Bloc is now advancing efforts to form a government with UTJ based on a more lenient military conscription law.