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The USS Roosevelt will make a port call in Singapore beginning tomorrow and is not expected to enter CENTCOM’s area of responsibility in the Middle East before mid-November, according to a U.S. official cited by Axios. Meanwhile, a U.S. official told i24NEWS that a joint American-Israeli strike against Iran remains under consideration. Options reportedly include a limited strike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, including Pickaxe Mountain, or a broader military operation that would also target Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Channel 14 reports that a German foundation funded by the German government covered the costs of election rallies held by Israel’s Democrats party, allegedly in violation of Israeli law. According to the report, senior party officials directed suppliers who provided services at election rallies to collect their payments from the German foundation, which also finances left-wing organizations in Israel, raising questions about foreign interference in Israeli politics.

Sources close to Iran’s president told Israel’s Channel 14 that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is threatening to launch a war it cannot win.

First Lady Melania Trump raised concerns with President Trump after several people she personally knew were deported under his administration’s immigration crackdown, according to The Wall Street Journal. Trump subsequently told aides that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, a key architect of the administration’s immigration policies, had gone too far. The report says Trump has alternated between demanding tougher immigration enforcement and privately questioning the severity of deportations.

President Trump privately questioned whether the Iran war had cost Republicans the midterms, asking before polls closed, “If we never went into Iran, what do you think would happen in the midterms?” The NYT reports that an internal presentation warned the prolonged war, closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising gas prices were hurting Republicans. The report also revealed that senior Trump advisers joked about seeking asylum in Israel ahead of the elections. During a private call, adviser James Blair remarked, “At least Bibi won. He’ll protect us.” Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, responded, “Maybe we could get asylum in Israel.”

BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 people on the state’s death row to life without parole, in the largest mass commutation in modern U.S. history.

President Trump is reportedly currently holding a security briefing at the White House with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine and other senior military and administration officials. Several vehicles were filmed arriving at the White House’s West Wing earlier today, including one reportedly carrying General Caine. The meeting is believed to be related to escalating tensions with Iran.

BREAKING: Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister identified 35-year-old Jacob Pearson of Orlando as the suspect in the fatal shooting at a Citibank facility in Florida. Pearson is accused of killing 41-year-old Leanne Selman, a Citibank employee from Palm Harbor. Selman had worked at Citibank for nine years as a learning advisor in its Security and Investigative Services division. Pearson, who has no prior criminal record, is a married father of a 7-year-old child.

CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: A man has reportedly filed a $50 million lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper's coverage of the Gaza war caused him severe psychological and emotional distress. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff cried himself to sleep, suffered depression and anxiety, and questioned his own sanity because of the newspaper's reporting. He also claims the coverage caused significant emotional distress to his family.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that he intends to assign the mandate to form the next government this coming Sunday, following the conclusion of consultations with all Knesset factions. Herzog said that while the results of the consultations appear clear, it remains uncertain who can actually form a government due to mutual vetoes between and within the political blocs. He plans to hold personal discussions with several party leaders, pledging to “leave no stone unturned” in efforts to establish a stable government.

BREAKING: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office is leading a criminal investigation into the 2022 leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, after the court’s internal probe failed to identify who leaked it to POLITICO, multiple sources told Fox News.

Former New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman lashed out at Elise Stefanik following his election defeat, calling her a “selfish, do-nothing politician” who failed to help Republican candidates in New York this year. Blakeman accused Stefanik of having “one moment of glory” in what he described as an otherwise “unremarkable career.”

A former FBI agent has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred on February 3, 2025, at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Beverly Road in Brooklyn, where he allegedly drove the wrong way, ran a red light, and struck a pedestrian, leaving him seriously injured. Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Andrew Reyes was driving a government vehicle with emergency lights activated. After the collision, he allegedly moved the unconscious victim and his belongings onto a nearby bench before fleeing the scene. Reyes is also accused of lying to investigators in an attempt to cover up the incident.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: President Trump's War Department has never been afraid to lead the way. Just like the president, we don't back down, and that especially applies now.

The Lufthansa Group is reducing its flight operations to Israel amid escalating regional tensions and concerns over a possible military confrontation with Iran. The airline group has also decided that its flight crews will no longer stay overnight in Israel, requiring adjustments to its flight schedules.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a senior envoy to the Board of Peace, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today and expressed significant frustration over the lack of progress in implementing the Gaza agreement. Blair is also expected to meet with Gadi Eisenkot tomorrow as efforts to advance the agreement continue.

Defense officials from Israel, Greece and Cyprus approved new strategic decisions at a three-way meeting in Athens on Thursday, expanding security and naval cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. The sides agreed to create a joint defense-industry working group and pursue weapons development projects. They also pledged closer coordination on shipping lanes and energy infrastructure, reaffirmed support for Cyprus's sovereignty and rejected Turkey's maritime agreement with Libya.

Iran is reviewing new proposals submitted by mediators concerning the future of its nuclear program, potentially opening the door to renewed negotiations aimed at ending the war with the United States, according to The New York Times, citing five officials familiar with the talks. The proposals come after weeks of resistance from Tehran, as Qatar continues mediation efforts to prevent a return to full-scale fighting. Officials described the proposals as concrete but did not disclose their terms.

The Alaska U.S. Senate race remains too close to call, with ballots still being counted and Democratic candidate Mary Peltola narrowly leading Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan.

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El Al posted record third-quarter revenue of $1.27 billion, up 18%, but net profit fell 14% to $172.2 million. The national carrier maintained a 38% market share at Ben Gurion Airport. Rising fuel prices and a stronger shekel added about $135 million to costs, but El Al's order backlog reached a record $1.1 billion. The airline is also set to join the TA-35 index after its share price soared 588% over the past three years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iranian Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin on Thursday, underscoring how closely Moscow and Tehran are coordinating during the war with the United States. The visit follows a phone call earlier this week and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's October trip to Tehran. Russia has not directly joined the nearly eight-month war, but questions remain about the military and intelligence help it may be quietly providing Iran.

Supporters of California Rep. Ro Khanna are launching a formal draft committee for a 2028 presidential run, with former New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman serving as co-chair, NBC News reports. The group, called "Run Ro," can raise money while Khanna weighs a campaign. He has already spent months visiting early primary states. Only one sitting House member, James Garfield in 1880, has ever been elected directly to the presidency.

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Israel's Home Front Command held a special session led by its commander, Maj. Gen. Shai Klepper, to map out exactly how Israelis will be warned if a joint American-Israeli strike on Iran is launched or if Tehran fires first. The options include nationwide sirens, phone alerts and breaking into live broadcasts. A military official said every scenario has been planned out and the public will be guaranteed time to prepare. Meanwhile, the IDF has raised its readiness to 85 percent, as officers admit it is very hard to read President Trump's next move.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports that he is considering leaving the Trump administration, saying he plans to remain in his position through the end of President Trump’s term. Speaking to The New York Times, Rubio said staying in the administration had “always been my plan,” adding, “I love the work I’m doing.” Asked about speculation that he might resign, Rubio joked, “Which one?” referring to his multiple responsibilities.

Iraq has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) requiring aircraft flying over the country or landing at Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, and Kirkuk airports to follow designated flight corridors from November 7 through November 11. The restrictions were issued due to what Iraqi aviation authorities described as “military activity.”

“HE LIED TO US”: HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau Refuses To Back Netanyahu, As Degel HaTorah Opens Door To Eisenkot

A dramatic political development is unfolding in Israel following last week’s elections, with HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau reportedly refusing to authorize United Torah Judaism to recommend Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to form the next government, declaring that he no longer trusts the Likud leader. According to a report Thursday by Yishai Cohen of Kikar HaShabbat, […]

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“HE LIED TO US”: HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau Refuses To Back Netanyahu, As Degel HaTorah Opens Door To Eisenkot A dramatic political development is unfolding in Israel following last week’s elections, with HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau reportedly refusing to authorize United Torah Judaism to recommend Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to form the next government, declaring that he no longer trusts the Likud leader. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2619876/he-lied-to-us-hagaon-harav-dov-landau-refuses-to-back-netanyahu-as-degel-hatorah-opens-door-to-eisenkot.html

President Donald Trump reacted to the stock market's sharp decline following the election results, calling it “one of the worst days in history” and blaming Democrats for the losses. Trump said Americans' 401(k) retirement accounts had dropped in value, adding that despite the setback, the United States would soon be “BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE.”

Israeli Channel 14 correspondent Sraya Harush reports, citing a Washington source, that President Trump may pursue a middle-ground solution on Iran, giving Israel the green light to launch strikes without direct U.S. military involvement. Israel prefers a joint military operation with the United States, and sources close to Netanyahu currently assess the likelihood of Israel striking alone as low. However, growing internal pressure on Trump following the midterm elections could leave Israel with little choice but to act independently.

Qatari mediators are pushing a two-day proposal under which the U.S. would lift its naval blockade and release frozen Iranian funds in exchange for nuclear inspections. Iran would then reopen the Strait of Hormuz, followed by renewed nuclear negotiations. Iran’s Foreign Minister held calls today with officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, Oman and Egypt. Meanwhile, Trump said a decision on renewed strikes against Iran is coming soon, as CENTCOM finalizes preparations for potential major military operations, Axios reports.

South Korea is preparing to move its naval anti-piracy mission off Somalia much closer to the Strait of Hormuz after months of pressure from President Trump to help in the war against Iran. Officials say the mission would remain noncombat under South Korean command, with patrol aircraft barred from monitoring Iranian territory or the interior of the strait. Opposition lawmakers warned the move could expose forces to Iranian retaliation.

A tornado tore through the airport in Chapecó, Brazil, on Wednesday morning, wrecking terminal and hangar structures and forcing the airport to close indefinitely. Wind gusts reached 126 kilometers an hour. An Azul airliner aborted takeoff after the crew said they could not see and the aircraft was shaking violently. Some 200,000 people in the region lost power, and no injuries were reported at the airport.

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Three Israelis are among seven suspects arrested in an international operation against an online investment fraud network run through a company based in Israel and Cyprus. Authorities say fake trading websites lured victims with promises of quick profits before disappearing with their money, swindling European customers out of more than 4 million euros. Police suspect the Israelis were the operation's ringleaders.

Police detained a senior official at Kaplan Medical Center in Rechovot and two others on Thursday on suspicion of forgery connected to a cardiology study in which blood was allegedly drawn from patients without informed consent. The hospital filed the complaint last month and suspended cardiology head Prof. Kobi George. The Health Ministry said it will see the complaint through with police, as the department was already under scrutiny over false records.

The Shin Bet has begun transferring intelligence on suspected foreign interference in Israel's election to a special police team, after days of delay that drew sharp criticism from the attorney general. The investigation centers on suspicions that Qatar, Turkey and the Palestinian Authority funneled large sums to people linked to the Joint List. Police said there are still no plans to summon any MKs for questioning.

More than 2,600 dunams in western Binyamin have been declared state land for Nachliel and Kerem Reim, clearing the way to plan thousands of additional housing units in the area. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the move a strategic step that strengthens western Binyamin. Binyamin Regional Council head Yisrael Ganz said it is part of a broad development plan for the entire region.

Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria's deputy premier and economy minister, was found dead Wednesday evening in a Berlin hotel room at the age of 55. Police opened an investigation to determine the cause and rule out any criminal suspicion. Aiwanger had reported feeling ill and canceled a speech. In 2023, he weathered a scandal over reports that as a high school student he circulated a severely antisemitic leaflet mocking Holocaust atrocities.

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Yisrael Beytenu has demanded that outgoing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana hold the vote for a new speaker at the very first session of the new Knesset on Tuesday, instead of pushing it off. The demand came after a meeting of faction heads from Yisrael Beytenu, Yashar, Beyachad and the Democrats. The Joint List separately said it would also call for an urgent vote on the speakership.

Iraq's government is scrambling to keep Iranian-backed militias out of the fight if the war between the United States and Iran flares up again, amid growing fears the groups could slip out of its control. Officials are holding talks and sending forces into remote areas, including Basra. The plan to bring all militia weapons under state control has been pushed off to June 2027, and Washington has warned Iraq could be designated a state sponsor of terrorism.

American cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Israeli cyber company Clutch Security in a deal that could reach about $500 million. No purchase agreement has been signed yet. Clutch Security, founded in 2023, developed a system that tracks how AI programs access company data and blocks improper permissions. The company employs about 45 people, and the deal would mark Palo Alto's fifth Israeli cyber acquisition this year.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have told Saudi Arabia they want a staggering $51 billion to end the war, after Riyadh quietly asked what it would take to halt the fighting. The Houthis are also demanding that Saudi Arabia formally recognize them as Yemen's rulers. The outreach came after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites and a push to within about 50 miles of Aden, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks leverage before full talks.

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President Trump repeatedly told aides that he was not particularly concerned about the 2026 midterm elections, placing greater importance on foreign policy and securing his presidential legacy, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report says Trump had grown frustrated with domestic political issues, increasingly viewing international affairs and his long-term legacy as more significant priorities.

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President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery received final approval Thursday from the National Capital Planning Commission. The monument, inspired by Paris's Arc de Triomphe, is intended to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, with Trump hoping to complete it before leaving office. However, a federal judge has temporarily blocked construction for 14 days as legal challenges continue. Opponents argue the project lacks congressional authorization and would disrupt views of historic Washington landmarks.

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The U.S. and Iran are nearing a possible breakthrough in negotiations to end the war, with Tehran signaling a willingness to discuss aspects of its nuclear program that it had previously refused to negotiate, according to Bloomberg, citing a diplomat familiar with the talks. Iran is still reviewing proposals presented by Qatar, which is serving as the main mediator between Washington and Tehran.

Belgium’s King Philippe rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s resignation on Friday, ordering him to resume budget negotiations after talks between coalition parties collapsed earlier this week. Leaders of the five-party coalition have agreed to seek a compromise on a three-year budget plan aimed at addressing Belgium’s debt. De Wever must report back to the king by November 16.

The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding all forecasts, while average hourly earnings increased and the unemployment rate edged lower.

A Palestinian driver disguised himself as a Charedi, growing peyos, wearing a yarmulke, and dressing in Charedi clothing, allegedly to avoid security checks while attempting to smuggle six illegal Palestinian infiltrators into Yerushalayim. Border Police officers arrested the driver and six passengers at the A-Za'im checkpoint. The vehicle, which had been taken off the road and fitted with swapped license plates, was seized for confiscation proceedings.

POLITICAL BOMBSHELL: Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Reportedly Said Left-Wing Parties Would “Give Us Everything We Want” To Secure Chareidi Support

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly acknowledged during a private conversation several months ago that Israel’s left-wing parties would be willing to meet virtually all Chareidi demands, including legislation protecting yeshiva bochurim from military conscription, if doing so would enable them to form a government. The explosive remarks, reported Friday by B’Chadrei Chareidim, are emerging at […]

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POLITICAL BOMBSHELL: Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Reportedly Said Left-Wing Parties Would “Give Us Everything We Want” To Secure Chareidi Support “If we go with the left, we will get everything we want,” Deri reportedly said. “For them, everything is a bluff designed to bring down the right. We can get a draft law if we go with the other side, but we have a responsibility to the Jewish people, and that is why we go with the right.” READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2620073/political-bombshell-shas-leader-aryeh-deri-reportedly-said-left-wing-parties-would-give-us-everything-we-want-to-secure-chareidi-support.html

Yisrael Beiteinu MK Dan Illouz drew a hard line Friday against a government built on a Chareidi draft exemption, breaking with the flexibility chairman Avigdor Liberman announced earlier in the day. “You cannot give up on the draft law. This is not only a values matter, it is an existential need,” Illouz said. He said avoiding another election cannot justify an exemption statute. “The price cannot be an exemption law. This is an explicit promise we gave the voter before the elections. That is the reason I moved from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu,” he said, vowing to fight any such law even as a citizen.

Israir is examining a preliminary proposal to acquire rival Israeli airline Arkia, CEO Uri Sirkis told employees Friday, stressing that no decision has been made and talks remain at an early stage. Combining the two carriers could expand the fleet, cut costs and strengthen competition against international airlines, he wrote. “This is not a takeover move, but a strengthening of Israeli aviation,” Sirkis said, describing a chance to join two veteran brands on one publicly traded platform. A combined group might operate about 20 aircraft. Any purchase would still need regulatory and board approvals.

FAKE BADGE: Imposter Posing As Federal Officer Arrested After Violent Fight At Antwerp Chareidi Community Leader’s Home

An imposter posing as a Belgian federal police officer was arrested late Thursday night at the home of a senior figure in Antwerp’s Chareidi community after a violent struggle with local Chaverim volunteers and police. According to reports from the scene, the suspect first called the family and convinced them a burglary was planned against […]

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FAKE BADGE: Imposter Posing As Federal Officer Arrested After Violent Fight At Antwerp Chareidi Community Leader’s Home An imposter posing as a Belgian federal police officer was arrested late Thursday night at the home of a senior figure in Antwerp’s Chareidi community after a violent struggle with local Chaverim volunteers and police. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2620092/fake-badge-imposter-posing-as-federal-officer-arrested-after-violent-fight-at-antwerp-chareidi-community-leaders-home.html

Two senior Justice Department officials resigned Friday, including John Eisenberg, the assistant attorney general overseeing the National Security Division, and Jason Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Eisenberg oversaw terrorism, espionage, and classified information cases, including the prosecution of former Trump adviser John Bolton. Quiñones handled several high-profile investigations, including probes involving former CIA Director John Brennan. Their departures come just one day after the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division chief also left her position.

New York Republicans, reeling from Tuesday’s Democratic wave, are calling for the ouster of longtime state chairman Ed Cox, the New York Post reports, with outgoing Rep. Mike Lawler floated as a possible successor after he lost his own race. “I think a lot of people really want Ed Cox’s head,” one insider said. Cox, 80, has led New York Republicans for two decades. Gov. Kathy Hochul crushed GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman by about 20 points, and Rep. Elise Stefanik said the party “needs to be built from scratch.” Cox rejected resignation talk: “No. I’m not stepping down. We have a lot of work to do.”

ALARMING WARNING: Canadian Intelligence Officials Say Threat To Jews Has Reached Unprecedented Levels, Five Terror Plots Foiled

Senior Canadian intelligence and law enforcement officials are warning that the country’s Jewish community faces an unprecedented wave of terrorist threats, with antisemitic extremism accelerating at a pace not seen since the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, officials from the Canadian Security Intelligence […]

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ALARMING WARNING: Canadian Intelligence Officials Say Threat To Jews Has Reached Unprecedented Levels, Five Terror Plots Foiled Senior Canadian intelligence and law enforcement officials are warning that the country’s Jewish community faces an unprecedented wave of terrorist threats, with antisemitic extremism accelerating at a pace not seen since the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2620054/alarming-warning-canadian-intelligence-officials-say-threat-to-jews-has-reached-unprecedented-levels-five-terror-plots-foiled.html

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discusses the future of the Republican Party following the midterm election results, the political challenges facing Republicans, and the party’s path forward ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

Iran and Russia are negotiating the delivery of advanced Russian S-400 air defense systems as Tehran seeks to rebuild its defenses following U.S. and Israeli strikes earlier this year, according to The Telegraph. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei reportedly delivered a personal letter from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. However, Moscow may hesitate to supply the systems due to its own military needs amid Ukrainian attacks and concerns over relations with Israel and other regional countries.

Iranian authorities have begun handing out iodine tablets and survival instructions near Pickaxe Mountain, the buried nuclear site just south of Natanz, the Times reports, as President Trump weighs new strikes on Iran. Videos inside Iran warn that those closest to the mountain may have only ten to 15 minutes to take shelter: "Get inside, stay inside and listen for updates." A medical official said, "Yes, we are distributing iodine." An expert linked to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the Times, "If America does not use a nuclear weapon against Pickaxe Mountain, it will be a miracle."

Three Arab men were shot dead in separate incidents in northern and central Israel within roughly a day, as police opened criminal investigations. In Tamra, 22-year-old Yousef Hamad was murdered by gunfire. In Baqa al-Gharbiyya, a man about 35 from Qalansuwa was killed and others were wounded. A third fatal shooting overnight involved a resident of Tuba Zangariyye near Maghar. Further attacks left victims in Qalansuwa, Kfar Qassem, Chadera, Holon and Nazareth. Police said the incidents appeared criminal rather than terror-related. Arab citizens murdered this year in crime-related circumstances now number 197.

Israel Police demolished part of a compound in Yerushalayim’s Beit Hanina neighborhood after finding it had been used to house Palestinians from Yehuda and Shomron living there without permits. The demolition followed an operation three weeks earlier in which police apprehended 155 Palestinians there. In a follow-up this week, officers found five more Palestinians at the site despite a closure order. They were questioned and deported before the housing section was torn down with the Yerushalayim Municipality. Police said the action targeted illegal lodging of people without status to live in the capital.