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Miami Nightclub Mogul Urges Florida Officials To Block Islamic Centers SOUTH FLORIDA (VINnews) — Marc Roberts, a prominent U.S. nightclub entrepreneur and a principal behind Miami’s E11even entertainment brand, is urging Florida residents to pressure state and local officials to stop the construction of several Islamic centers, according to a report published Monday by The Real Deal. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/26/miami-nightclub-mogul-urges-florida-officials-to-block-islamic-centers/

🇮🇱 - IDF Apprehends Egyptian Civilian Who Crossed Border Near Nitzana IDF soldiers apprehended an Egyptian civilian overnight after he crossed the border fence from Egyptian territory into Israeli territory near Nitzana. Surveillance spotted the man, troops were sent to the scene, and he was taken into custody before being transferred to security forces for questioning. The IDF said it views the incident with severity and is maintaining a high level of readiness in the area while the case is reviewed.

🇮🇱 - Israelis Head To The Polls In Tight Election Contest More than 7.3 million eligible voters are casting ballots today across roughly 12,000 polling stations in Israel.​ This is the first national election since the October 7 attacks. Final polls show a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and the opposition led by former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither side projected to reach a clear majority.​ Early turnout is running high. By 10 a.m., about 16.7% of voters had already cast ballots (roughly 1.2 million people), the strongest opening at that hour since 1981.​ Most stations stay open until 10 p.m. Israel time. Exit polls are expected shortly after polls close.

🇮🇱 - Long Lines Reported At Polling Stations In Ra'anana Voters in Ra'anana are running into long lines at the ballot boxes this morning as Israel votes for the 26th Knesset. Stations opened at 7 AM and early reports already show heavier-than-usual turnout across the city, with lines stretching well beyond several polling locations. Residents say the waits started almost immediately after opening and are longer than expected for this early in the day.

🇮🇱 - Netanyahu Casts Vote In Tight Israeli Election Seen As Referendum On His Leadership Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voted in Israel’s election, the country’s first national vote since the October 7, 2023 attacks. He cast his ballot at a polling station in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem as voters headed to the polls in large numbers. Early turnout hit 16.7% in the first three hours, the fastest pace at that stage since 1981. Polls show a close race between Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc and the opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Neither side is projected to reach a clear majority on its own. Polls remain open until 10 p.m. local time. Exit polls are expected after they close.

🇺🇸 🇺🇦 - Melania Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Takes Effect In Russian-Occupied Ukrainian Town A local ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect in the occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region. The pause, coordinated with the help of First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow humanitarian aid into the town and let remaining residents evacuate through a safe corridor. About 1,700 to 2,000 people remain in Oleshky, mostly elderly residents along with roughly 50 children. The town has faced severe shortages of food, medicine, clean water and electricity, with roads mined and regular attacks. Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed the ceasefire began early Tuesday. Strikes continued elsewhere overnight, including in Kyiv.

Voters In Israel Are Deciding Whether To Oust Netanyahu After 3 Years Of War JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/voters-in-israel-are-deciding-whether-to-oust-netanyahu-after-3-years-of-war/

Netherlands Reverses Course Again, Withdraws From Eurovision Over Israel AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation, reversing a decision in September to return to the show. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/netherlands-reverses-course-again-withdraws-from-eurovision-over-israel/

Israel Sees Highest Election Turnout Since 1973 as Nearly 2.4 Million Vote by Noon JERUSALEM — Nearly 2.4 million Israelis had voted by noon Tuesday in elections for the country’s 26th Knesset, marking the highest voter turnout at that hour since 1973, according to the Central Elections Committee. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/israel-sees-highest-election-turnout-since-1973-as-nearly-2-4-million-vote-by-noon/

Andrea Bocelli Concerts in Indonesia to Proceed Despite Muslim Clerics’ Opposition Over Israel Support JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia will go ahead despite opposition from the country’s top Muslim clerical body over the singer’s past support for Israel, the organizer said Tuesday. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/andrea-bocelli-concerts-in-indonesia-to-proceed-despite-muslim-clerics-opposition-over-israel-support/

🇺🇸 - Rogers Tells Michigan Voters He Wants To Represent The State, Not Palestine With one week until the midterms, Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers stopped in Romeo this morning and drew a sharp line with his opponent. “I have an opponent who wants to represent Palestine. I want to represent Michigan,” Rogers said while speaking with voters. He laid out a Michigan-focused pitch: lower prices, get kids reading at grade level again, bring defense manufacturing back to the state, and make it easier for younger Michiganders to buy homes. Rogers called the race a fight over “the heart and soul of America.” The seat is open after Sen. Gary Peters retires. The race between Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed remains tight heading into next Tuesday.

🇺🇸 - Hochul Says Her Job Would Get “A Lot Easier” If Netanyahu Lost New York Governor Kathy Hochul told POLITICO that her job would get “a lot easier” if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost his race. During a trip to Israel following the October 7 attacks, she said she cautioned the Israeli government “not to overreach.” The comments came in an interview with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin as part of his “On the Road” series.

Intel To Acquire Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq For $2.3 Billion JERUSALEM (VINnews) – Intel has agreed to acquire Israeli quantum computing startup Classiq for $2.3 billion in cash and stock, marking a record deal for the emerging quantum computing industry and a major exit for Israel’s technology sector, according to Calcalist’s CTech. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/intel-to-acquire-israeli-quantum-computing-startup-classiq-for-2-3-billion/

This Freight Train Claims To Be The Longest Ever. Here’s How Long CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A government-run company in South Africa says that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/this-freight-train-claims-to-be-the-longest-ever-heres-how-long/

🇺🇸 - Vance Calls Out El-Sayed’s “Weird Friends” While Standing By Tucker Carlson VP JD Vance went after Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Fox News, saying the progressive “certainly has a lot of weird friends” and “said a lot of crazy stuff.” Vance accused El-Sayed of aligning with Democrats who associate with people who justify violence against the United States, while adding that he does not believe most Democratic voters share those views. The comments land as Vance continues to defend his longtime friendship with Tucker Carlson. He has repeatedly refused to distance himself from Carlson despite the host’s pattern of platforming antisemites, attacking Christian Zionists, and pushing anti-Israel conspiracy theories. VIN’s Take: Calling out someone else’s associations hits different when your own close friend keeps showing up in the same conversations about antisemitism that the community has been watching for years.

First Look at Former NYPD Detective Accused in Fatal George Washington Bridge Shooting NEW YORK (VINnews) – For the first time since his arrest, retired NYPD detective Victor Romero was seen on camera Tuesday as he returned to court in the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine, a 46-year-old father of two, in an apparent road-rage incident on the George Washington Bridge. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/first-look-at-former-nypd-detective-accused-in-fatal-george-washington-bridge-shooting/

Risks Spelled Out For Anthropic Investors Include Possible Harms From Runaway AI (AP) – Any time a company looks to start selling shares on Wall Street, it’s required to disclose potential risks for investors. In the case of artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, that has included the possibility that its products could threaten nothing less than humanity itself. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/risks-spelled-out-for-anthropic-investors-include-possible-harms-from-runaway-ai/

🇺🇸 - President Trump reveals how he plans to work with Democrats if they take control of the House after next week's midterm elections. "We'll figure out a way," Trump tells reporters, pointing to his veto power and the possibility of negotiating deals with Democrats. Trump says he hopes Republicans keep the House, but notes that presidents have dealt with divided government before and still managed to get deals done.

🇺🇸 - Van Jones Calls Out Ad Blaming Israel For High Grocery Prices In Michigan Senate Race CNN’s Van Jones is calling for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to denounce a pro-El-Sayed ad that tells Michigan voters they can’t afford groceries because the U.S. sends money to Israel. The ad, from Rebellion PAC (tied to Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks), shows a couple in a grocery store. The woman tells the man to put the eggs back because “we have to set that $7 aside for killing Palestinians.” It claims annual U.S. aid to Israel (plus additional funding) is driving up food costs, then ends by saying Republican Mike Rogers is “for they/them” while showing Israeli leaders, and El-Sayed is “for you.” Jones, who has also spoken against anti-Muslim rhetoric in the race, said on CNN that the ad singles out the Jewish state while ignoring U.S. spending elsewhere. He noted Israel receives less than 0.1 percent of the federal budget and called the spot “as dangerous as it is dishonest.” “Blaming Jews for people’s problems is an old story,” Jones said. “Anybody who has read the last century of history knows where it leads. It is a dark pathway. This ad is anti-Jewish hate and should come down immediately. Abdul El-Sayed should denounce it today.” El-Sayed’s campaign has said the ad is not affiliated with it and that no one speaks for him but his own team. It has not issued a full condemnation of the message. The ADL and others have labeled the ad a case study in antisemitism.

US Military Says 5 Were Killed By A Strike On An Alleged Drug Boat In The Eastern Pacific WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing five people, as the Trump administration continues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/us-military-says-5-were-killed-by-a-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-in-the-eastern-pacific/

US And Cuban Officials Engage In A Shouting Match During A UN Debate Over The Economic Embargo (AP) – U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the latest in a series of public spats between the longtime adversaries over Washington’s escalating economic campaign against Havana. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/us-and-cuban-officials-engage-in-a-shouting-match-during-a-un-debate-over-the-economic-embargo/

🇮🇱 - Israel Sees Highest Voter Turnout In Over 50 Years As Netanyahu Faces Critical Election Israelis are turning out to vote at levels not seen since 1973. By 4 p.m. local time, 55.7% of eligible voters had already cast ballots, according to reports from Tel Aviv. Security is the top issue for many voters, shaped by the October 7 massacre and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing his toughest test yet. His main challenger is former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot. Even after the results come in, forming a new government could take weeks, as no side is expected to win a clear majority.

September New Home Sales Drop To 676,000, Still Beat Expectations New home sales fell in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000.​ That’s down slightly from August’s revised 680,000, but it still came in above Wall Street’s forecast of roughly 653,000.​ Sales are also down 5.3% from a year ago. The median price landed at $400,400, 3.9% lower than last September, as builders continue cutting prices and offering incentives to move homes amid higher mortgage rates.​ Inventory sits at 476,000 homes for sale, equal to about 8.4 months of supply. Buyers who signed contracts in September faced rates that climbed sharply during the month, which kept many on the sidelines.​ Local markets will feel the same pressure as national numbers stay soft and rates remain elevated.

Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil For The United States, According To Multiple Media Reports SAO PAULO (AP) — Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States following a stunning loss to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s election, according to multiple media reports. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-leaves-brazil-for-the-united-states-according-to-multiple-media-reports/

🇺🇸 🇨🇺 - Mike Waltz Explodes As Cuban Regime Officials Rush UN Stage To Shut Down Speech U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz was mid-speech at the United Nations Tuesday when Cuban officials, including Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, charged the podium. They banged on tables and Rodríguez yelled “You are a liar!” as Waltz detailed the regime’s luxury holdings, Rolexes, private island, and wealth while ordinary Cubans suffer. Waltz shot back: “Back up! This isn’t Havana. This is the United States of America. You cannot silence me.” He added that they would not intimidate him the way the regime intimidates political prisoners back home. The session was briefly suspended. Video also shows a Cuban official grabbing at an American staffer’s phone while he filmed the confrontation. The clash came during the annual UN debate on the U.S. embargo against Cuba.

Miami International Airport Launches AI Cargo System MIAMI (VINnews) — Miami International Airport is introducing an artificial intelligence-powered cargo platform designed to streamline freight operations, reduce truck delays and potentially save the air cargo supply chain up to $250 million annually. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/miami-international-airport-launches-ai-cargo-system/

🇮🇱 - Record Turnout As Israelis Vote In First Election Since October 7 Israelis flooded polling stations today in the country’s first national election since the October 7 attacks, with turnout hitting the highest levels in more than 50 years. By 4 p.m. local time, over half of eligible voters had already cast ballots. Lines stretched outside stations across the country as people weighed the future of the government after years of war. The race is tight between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot. Neither side is expected to reach a clear majority on its own. Polls closed at 10 p.m. Israel time. Results and coalition talks will determine who forms the next government.

New York Woman Is Convicted Of Islamic State Training After Becoming A Teen Bride To A Fighter NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman whose father took her to Syria as a teenager and arranged her marriage to an Islamic State fighter was convicted Tuesday of receiving weapons training from the militant group. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/new-york-woman-is-convicted-of-islamic-state-training-after-becoming-a-teen-bride-to-a-fighter/

🇮🇱 - Netanyahu Shows Up At BIG Mall In Beit Shemesh With Megaphone On Election Day Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the BIG shopping complex in Beit Shemesh this afternoon and grabbed a megaphone to urge people to vote before the polls close. Video circulating online shows him standing inside the mall, surrounded by security, speaking directly to shoppers in a final push for turnout. The stop comes on Israel’s election day as voting enters its last hours. Beit Shemesh shoppers who saw him say the message was straightforward: get out and cast a ballot.

Israel Election Exit Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Ahead, but No Clear Path to Majority JERUSALEM (VINnews) — An exit poll released by Channel 13 on Tuesday showed Israel’s opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, while Likud emerged as the largest individual party in an election that left both camps short of a parliamentary majority. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/israel-election-exit-poll-shows-opposition-bloc-ahead-but-no-clear-path-to-majority/

🇮🇱 - Channel 14 Exit Poll Projects Likud At 30 Seats In Israeli Election Channel 14’s exit poll shows Likud as the largest party with 30 seats, ahead of Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar at 19. Beyachad (Bennett/Lapid) is projected at 11, the Joint List at 10, Shas at 9, and the Democrats at 9. Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, Ra’am, and UTJ are each at 7, with Yisrael Beitenu at 4. That puts the Netanyahu-aligned bloc at 60 seats and the Zionist opposition at 43, with Arab parties at 17. Neither side reaches the 61 needed for a majority on its own. These are exit poll projections, not final results. Official counts are still coming in.

🇮🇱 - Exit Polls Show Deadlock In Israel Election As Both Sides Claim Victory Exit polls out of Israel tonight show no clear winner, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition reaching the 61 seats needed for a majority.​ Likud is projected as the largest single party in most surveys, with roughly 24 to 27 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, leading the main opposition, is close behind at 20 to 23.​ The opposition bloc holds a slight edge in the major channels at about 50 to 53 seats against around 50 for Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious alliance. Arab parties are projected at 16 to 18 seats, putting them in a pivotal spot for any coalition talks.​ This is Israel’s first national election since October 7. Turnout hit record levels, the highest since at least 1973.​ In Tel Aviv, people watching the early numbers were stunned the opposition did not pull further ahead. Official results are still coming in, and coalition talks are expected to be complicated either way.

Senior Us Official Says Flavio Bolsonaro And Family Will Be Granted U.S. Visas After Election Loss WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior State Department official says Brazilian opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted U.S. visas after his weekend loss to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a hotly contested race that bucked a trend of conservative electoral results in Latin America. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/senior-us-official-says-flavio-bolsonaro-and-family-will-be-granted-u-s-visas-after-election-loss/

Eisenkot Vows to Replace Netanyahu as Exit Polls Give Opposition Edge (VINnews) – Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot said Tuesday he would move immediately to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after exit polls showed a narrow advantage for opposition parties in Israel’s parliamentary election. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/eisenkot-vows-to-replace-netanyahu-as-exit-polls-give-opposition-edge/

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Hochul Says Governing New York Would Be Easier if Netanyahu Loses Election NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that her job would be “a lot easier” if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses the election, arguing that his handling of the war in Gaza has contributed to tensions and concerns about antisemitism in New York. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/hochul-says-governing-new-york-would-be-easier-if-netanyahu-loses-election/

Vice President Vance Accuses Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed of Embracing Hatred Seen in French Riots HOWELL, MICHIGAN (VINnews) — Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday sharply criticized Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally in Michigan, linking him to the “hatred” and “desire to destroy” that Vance said he observed amid recent unrest in France and describing that outlook as a “cancer.”​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/vice-president-vance-accuses-michigan-senate-candidate-el-sayed-of-embracing-hatred-seen-in-french-riots/

Polymarket Traders See Netanyahu and Eisenkot in Near Deadlock for Israeli Premiership JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Traders on the Polymarket prediction market platform gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a narrow edge over former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become Israel’s next prime minister, according to prices recorded on election day. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/polymarket-traders-see-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-in-near-deadlock-for-israeli-premiership/

Israeli Election Impact: Netanyahu Forces Pro-Israel Democrats To Separate Leader From U.S. Alliance, Analyst Says NEW YORK (VINnews) — A Democratic strategist said Tuesday on Fox News’ “Special Report” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have played a role in U.S. elections, forcing pro-Israel Democrats to answer for them and to distinguish among American Jews, the U.S.-Israel alliance, and Netanyahu personally.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/israeli-election-impact-netanyahu-forces-pro-israel-democrats-to-separate-leader-from-u-s-alliance-analyst-says/

Netanyahu Gains Overnight as Israel’s Election Heads Toward Political Deadlock JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party gained ground in updated overnight exit polls as Israel’s first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks headed toward a political deadlock, with neither major bloc projected to reach the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/netanyahu-gains-overnight-as-israels-election-heads-toward-political-deadlock/

Trump Says He’s Ending Restrictions On Climate-warming Methane From Oil Drilling BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is “terminating” a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/trump-says-hes-ending-restrictions-on-climate-warming-methane-from-oil-drilling/

Trump Says He Would Nominate Ted Cruz To Supreme Court If Vacancy Opens LUBBOCK, TEXAS (VINnews) — President Trump said Tuesday he would nominate Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to the U.S. Supreme Court if a vacancy opens during his term, predicting the pick would win unanimous Senate confirmation because lawmakers from both parties would want the senator out of Congress. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/trump-says-he-would-nominate-ted-cruz-to-supreme-court-if-vacancy-opens/

Cheerios and Ziploc Team Up to Introduce Resealable Cereal Packaging MINNEAPOLIS (VINnews) — General Mills and Ziploc are teaming up to make cereal easier to pour and keep fresh, introducing a resealable bag inside traditional Cheerios cereal boxes. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/cheerios-and-ziploc-team-up-to-introduce-resealable-cereal-packaging/

Mamdani Criticized for Leaving Jews Out of NYC’s Eastern European Heritage Tribute NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from Jewish and Polish community leaders over a tribute to Eastern European immigrants that omitted any direct reference to Jews, despite featuring Jewish cultural landmarks and artist Marc Chagall. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/27/mamdani-criticized-for-leaving-jews-out-of-nycs-eastern-european-heritage-tribute/

🇺🇸 - Trump Calls Marco Rubio To The Stage At Corpus Christi Rally President Trump called Secretary of State Marco Rubio onto the stage at a packed rally at the Port of Corpus Christi on Tuesday. “Come here, Marco!” Trump said as the crowd began chanting Rubio’s name. Trump praised Rubio as “so humble” and highlighted his work before Rubio stepped up and returned the compliment. “It’s an honor to work for the greatest country in the world, for the greatest president in the history of the United States of America,” Rubio told the crowd. “We love you, Texas.” The appearance came during Trump’s final-week push in Texas ahead of the midterms, with Rubio traveling with the president in his role as national security adviser. The rally also featured a Venezuelan oil tanker sitting at the port.

Guide To The Perplexed: What Do The Results Of The Israeli Election Mean? JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In order to understand the results of the Israeli election as they stream in on Wednesday morning, we must first explain the bloc system which has run Israeli politics for the past few decades. There are three main blocs in the Knesset vying for power and influence: The “right-wing” bloc, the “left-wing” bloc and the Arab parties bloc. The names of parties may change and sometimes they may even change blocs (for example, Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beitenu party used to be considered a right-wing party but it is now in the left-wing bloc). READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/guide-to-the-perplexed-what-do-the-results-of-the-israeli-election-mean/

🇺🇸 - Bryan Leib Tells Newsmax Signs Point To Another Major U.S. Strike On Iran Bryan Leib said on Newsmax that President Trump is moving significant U.S. military resources into the region, and that the signs point to another massive attack against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Leib described the buildup as clear and deliberate. He said the movement of forces suggests Washington is preparing for a large-scale operation rather than limited action..

🇮🇱 - Netanyahu Thanks Borei Olam After Election Night Speech Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu closed his remarks to Likud supporters early Wednesday by thanking the Creator of the World. “He gives me the strength to continue acting for the eternity of Israel,” he said. The speech came in Jerusalem as exit polls showed Likud remaining the largest party. Neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition has a clear path to 61 seats yet. Results are still being counted.

At Least 30 Dead In Crash Between 2 Trains In Central Spain, Media Say BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/at-least-30-dead-in-crash-between-2-trains-in-central-spain-media-say/

Election Results Show Charedim Voted For Traditional Parties And Not Tzibbur Charedi JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The current election results, including some 80% of the votes cast in the Knesset elections, demonstrate that the Tzibbur Charedi party, which provided an alternative for charedim who wished to vote for a broader education, more responsibility towards the general public including enlisting in the IDF and a more empathetic approach to working charedim, did not succeed in achieving its goals. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/election-results-show-charedim-voted-for-traditional-parties-and-not-tzibbur-charedi/

IDF Eliminates Six Hamas Nukhba Terrorists Including October 7 Abductors and Commanders JERUSALEM (VINnews) – The Israel Defense Forces said this week that it eliminated six members of Hamas’ Nukhba force in airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including several who took part in the October 7, 2023, attacks, infiltrations and hostage abductions. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/idf-eliminates-six-hamas-nukhba-terrorists-including-october-7-abductors-and-commanders/

Man Charged With Posing As Sydney Hanukkah Massacre Victim To Get Compensation MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man was charged with lying about being injured during the massacre of 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration last year in a bid to gain financial compensation for victims of crime, and on Wednesday the prosecution of an alleged perpetrator was postponed until next year. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/man-charged-with-posing-as-sydney-hanukkah-massacre-victim-to-get-compensation/

Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil Through Argentina And Is Expected To Land In Miami SAO PAULO (AP) — Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, fled his country to Argentina and then Ecuador alongside his wife and two daughters, Argentina’s migration authority said Wednesday — a day after the 45-year-old senator and his family were granted United States visas by the Trump administration. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/flavio-bolsonaro-flees-brazil-through-argentina-and-is-expected-to-land-in-miami/

Israel Election Results Will Remain Partial Until Double-Envelope Votes Are Counted JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel’s Central Elections Committee is preparing for more than 650,000 Israelis to vote using double envelopes, with their ballots potentially accounting for approximately 15 Knesset seats. These votes will not be counted at polling stations on election night but will instead be tallied at the Knesset in the days following the election. As a result, the results published on election night will not be final. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/israel-election-results-will-remain-partial-until-double-envelope-votes-are-counted/

Day After Election, Families Move Into New Northern Samaria Settlement Of Geva Shomron JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The first families moved into their homes this (Wednesday) morning in the new settlement of Geva Shomron, a day after Israel’s 26th Knesset election. The settlement is being built on the site of a former Paratroopers Brigade training base, near the settlement of Sa-Nur in northern Samaria. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/day-after-election-families-move-into-new-northern-samaria-settlement-of-geva-shomron/

Popular Instagrammer Inspires Woman to Make Shabbos, Highlighting Social Media’s Power Brooklyn (VINnews) – A Brooklyn woman who uses Instagram to share the beauty of Judaism with over a million followers got the shock of her life when she discovered that she had inspired a New Jersey woman to make Shabbos for the very first time. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/popular-instagrammer-inspires-woman-to-make-shabbos-highlighting-social-medias-power/

🇮🇱 - Netanyahu Bloc Leads But Falls Short Of Majority As Votes Are Counted In Israel Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc is projected at 53 seats after regular ballots were fully counted, ahead of the Eisenkot-led opposition bloc at 48. Arab parties surged to 19 seats, the highest in recent memory. Neither main bloc has a path to the 61 seats needed to form a government on its own. This was Israel’s first national election since the October 7 attacks. Turnout hit 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades. Double-envelope ballots (soldiers, diplomats, and others) are still being counted and could still shift a few seats. Coalition talks are expected to take weeks, with Netanyahu remaining in a caretaker role for now.

Jewish Billionaire Nelson Peltz Leads $1.4 Billion Bid for Wendy’s NEW YORK (VINnews) — Wendy’s shares jumped 15% at the opening bell Wednesday after billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and a group of partners offered to buy the struggling fast-food chain for approximately $1.4 billion, a deal that would take the company private. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/jewish-billionaire-nelson-peltz-leads-1-4-billion-bid-for-wendys/

Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, The Man With The Best Chance To Oust Netanyahu? JERUSALEM (AP) — Hawkish, reserved and unpolished, Israel’s former military chief has a viable chance of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/who-is-gadi-eisenkot-the-man-with-the-best-chance-to-oust-netanyahu/

🇺🇸 - Fed Expected To Hold Rates Steady Today Despite Elevated Inflation Markets are pricing in roughly a 90% chance the Federal Reserve keeps its benchmark interest rate unchanged when it announces its decision at 2 p.m. today. That would leave the target range at 3.75% to 4.00% after the central bank raised rates by a quarter point in September, its first hike since 2023. Inflation remains well above the Fed’s target, but officials have signaled they want more time to assess the impact of the last increase. Most traders and economists now expect another hike in December. Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. will be closely watched for any clues about the path forward, especially with midterm elections less than a week away.

Hochul Appoints 19 Members to Guide New York State Holocaust Memorial ALBANY, N.Y. (VINnews) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed a 19-member advisory commission to help shape the design and development of a permanent New York State Holocaust Memorial at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/hochul-appoints-19-members-to-guide-new-york-state-holocaust-memorial/

Likud Alleges Election Fraud, Demands Probe Into Arab Parties JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has demanded a police investigation into alleged widespread election fraud and voter intimidation involving Arab-led political parties, claiming the election was “stolen.” READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/likud-alleges-election-fraud-demands-probe-into-arab-parties/

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EL AL Resumes Nonstop Flights Between San Francisco and Israel SAN FRANCISCO (VINnews) — EL AL Israel Airlines has resumed nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Tel Aviv, restoring a direct connection between the Bay Area and Israel after more than six years. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/el-al-resumes-nonstop-flights-between-san-francisco-and-israel/

U.S. Sending Additional Patriot Air Defense System To Israel From Texas WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) – United States is moving an additional Patriot air defense system from Texas to Israel to reinforce the country’s missile defenses, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight tracking data and two U.S. officials familiar with the transfer. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/u-s-sending-additional-patriot-air-defense-system-to-israel-from-texas/

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged Despite Elevated Inflation, Gives Little Signal Of Next Move WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite elevated inflation, while providing little hint about the central bank’s next moves. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-keeps-rates-unchanged-despite-elevated-inflation-gives-little-signal-of-next-move/

Judge Orders 30-year Prison Sentence For Key Figure In Minnesota Food Fraud MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison, the latest punishment in a sprawling scheme to collect millions of dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic by claiming to have fed needy children. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/judge-orders-30-year-prison-sentence-for-key-figure-in-minnesota-food-fraud/

Florida Sheriff Praises Armed Citizens Who Held Knife-wielding Woman At Gunpoint FLORIDA (VINnews) – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Wednesday congratulated two Florida residents who drew their concealed firearms and held a knife-wielding woman at gunpoint after she allegedly threatened customers at a Dollar General store in Polk County. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/florida-sheriff-praises-armed-citizens-who-held-knife-wielding-woman-at-gunpoint/

Komatireddy Tells VIN News Her Anti-Crime, Anti-Hate Message Is Central to Campaign for New York Attorney General NEW YORK (VINnews) — With Election Day less than a week away, Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy is emphasizing accountability, public safety and combating antisemitism in her campaign against incumbent Letitia James, telling VIN News that she would use the powers of the attorney general’s office to prosecute hate crimes and address what she describes as failures in New York’s criminal justice system. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/komatireddy-tells-vin-news-her-anti-crime-anti-hate-message-is-central-to-campaign-for-new-york-attorney-general/

🇺🇸 🇮🇱 - Ron Dermer Says Almost Everyone Calling Themselves Anti-Zionist Is Antisemitic Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer said nearly everyone who identifies as anti-Zionist is antisemitic. He added that a small number are simply idiots. Dermer made the comments in a video clip posted Wednesday. He argued that opposing Jewish self-determination in the Jewish people’s ancestral homeland while claiming it is not antisemitic does not hold up.

Charges Upgraded to Federal Hate Crimes Against Woman Accused of Stabbing Two Jewish Men With Syringe NEW YORK (VINnews) — Charges against Anna Mochalova, a 32-year-old Russian woman accused of stabbing two Jewish men with a needle-like object in Manhattan’s Diamond District last week, were upgraded to federal hate crimes Wednesday, after she was transferred from state custody to face federal charges. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/charges-upgraded-to-federal-hate-crimes-against-woman-accused-of-stabbing-two-jewish-men-with-syringe/

🇺🇸 - Mark Simone Says Blakeman Can Win New York Governor Race Radio host Mark Simone told Larry Kudlow he believes Bruce Blakeman will beat Kathy Hochul for governor. Simone said Hochul has gone into panic mode as the race enters its final days. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, has centered his campaign on high taxes, utility costs, crime, and congestion pricing. Hochul has run on her record and attacked Blakeman’s ties to President Trump. Early voting is already underway across New York. Election Day is November 3.

WATCH: HaRav Chaim Schabes Confirms He Endorsed Joe Rand and Has Not Rescinded His Endorsement, Urges Community to Follow Mosdos and Gedolim HaRav Chaim Schabes, Rav of Kehillas Knesses Yisroel in New Hempstead, has publicly clarified that he endorsed Democratic State Senate candidate Joe Rand and has not rescinded his endorsement, pushing back against misleading claims circulating in the community suggesting otherwise. The Rav expressed sadness over the misleading claims being circulated, emphasizing that people should take the time to understand what was actually said rather than rely on misinformation or interpretations being spread by others. He explained that while he does not necessarily agree with every action taken by every candidate he supports, that does not mean he has withdrawn his endorsement of Joe Rand. HaRav Schabes also stressed the importance of following the guidance of the community's Mosdos and Gedolim ahead of the November 3 elections. Concluding his remarks, the Rav explicitly cal

Vance Sends Letter to Iranian Hard-Liner Rezaei to Restart Peace Talks WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Vice President JD Vance has sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a longtime hard-liner, in a bid to revive peace negotiations, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/vance-sends-letter-to-iranian-hard-liner-rezaei-to-restart-peace-talks/

Scott Singer Pledges Stronger Antisemitism Protections, Unconditional Support for Israel AVENTURA (VINnews) – Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer pledged to strengthen federal protections against antisemitism, expand security funding for Jewish institutions and maintain unconditional U.S. support for Israel during an interview with Florida Scoop and VIN News. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/scott-singer-pledges-stronger-antisemitism-protections-unconditional-support-for-israel/

🇺🇸 - DoorDash Could Announce Deal To Buy Instacart As Soon As Thursday Morning​ DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire grocery delivery app Instacart in a deal that could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion, according to reports.​ Sources say an announcement could come as early as Thursday morning. Instacart’s previous talks with Uber are no longer active.​ The potential combination would pair DoorDash’s large restaurant delivery network with Instacart’s grocery marketplace and retailer relationships. Analysts say it is aimed at competing more directly with Amazon and Walmart in online grocery.​ Morningstar For local customers who use both apps for takeout and grocery runs, a deal could eventually mean more options in one place. No final agreement has been confirmed yet.

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🇺🇸 - Hochul Says Keeping Jessica Tisch As NYPD Commissioner Was Key Before Endorsing Mamdani Gov. Kathy Hochul said it was important to her that Jessica Tisch stay on as NYPD commissioner, and she discussed it directly with Zohran Mamdani before she endorsed him. “She knows her role is important,” Hochul told POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin. “He knows her role is important.” Hochul described Tisch as a credible voice, noting she is a Jewish woman from a successful family, and said it mattered to a lot of people that she remain in the job. The comments come as Mamdani continues to face calls from some of his allies to replace Tisch, even as he has repeatedly said he has no plans to remove her and pointed to falling crime numbers under her leadership.

FTC Orders Walmart, Delta And Others To Share How They Use Personal Data To Set Prices And Pay (AP) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed information on how they use consumers’ data when they’re setting prices. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/ftc-orders-walmart-delta-and-others-to-share-how-they-use-personal-data-to-set-prices-and-pay/

Pentagon Watchdog Tells Lawmakers It Won’t Investigate Starlink Slowdowns To Ukraine WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s watchdog is refusing a bipartisan request to investigate recent disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite internet service to Ukraine, raising concerns among lawmakers that the military and even its independent inspector general are reluctant to confront the influence that SpaceX chief Elon Musk has over defense communications. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/pentagon-watchdog-tells-lawmakers-it-wont-investigate-starlink-slowdowns-to-ukraine/

Conservative Activists O’keefe, Higby Charged With Unlawful Voting In Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Conservative activists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby were charged Wednesday with unlawful voting and identity theft after a Minnesota prosecutor said they gave false names to poll workers during the state’s primary election. The men recorded the exchanges for a video to expose what they say are vulnerabilities in the state’s voting laws. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/conservative-activists-okeefe-higby-charged-with-unlawful-voting-in-minnesota/

🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 - Melania Trump Brokers Humanitarian Ceasefire For Civilians In Oleshky A localized ceasefire negotiated by First Lady Melania Trump took effect this week in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, opening a roughly weeklong window for aid and evacuations. Both Russia and Ukraine authorized her as their exclusive intermediary. She held talks involving Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, covering military movements, evacuation routes, and recovery of bodies. The agreement, which began around October 27, is focused on the devastated city in the Kherson region. It allows food, medicine, clean water, and medical teams into an area that has been largely cut off, while giving residents a chance to leave safely. About 2,000 civilians, many of them elderly, remain in Oleshky. Officials on both sides reported no violations in the first 30 hours as the humanitarian operation got underway.

🇺🇸 🇮🇱 - Brad Lander Doubles Down On Attack Against Netanyahu The New York Democratic congressional candidate is at it again. In a new interview, Brad Lander claimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to set a trap for opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot by raising election integrity concerns. Lander accused Netanyahu of seeking to “demonize and discount” the votes of Arab citizens of Israel, then urged Eisenkot to form a coalition with Arab parties to remove the Prime Minister. Lander framed it as the path to “Jewish-Arab collaboration” and safety for both sides. This comes days after Lander traveled to the Judea-Samaria Region for an uncoordinated olive harvest with activists, got briefly detained by the IDF for entering an area that required coordination near an Israeli community, and immediately turned the episode into a social media performance. He called the occupation a crime and described Israeli actions as state-sponsored ethnic cleansing. Lander, who is Jewish, has repeatedly attacked Israel’s government, opposed U.S. military aid, and aligned with critics of the Jewish state while running in a heavily Democratic New York district. Critics in the Jewish community have long labeled him a self-hating Jew for his pattern of using his background to legitimize attacks on Israel and its elected leadership. Netanyahu, by contrast, continues to prioritize Israel’s security after years of rocket fire, terrorism, and the October 7 massacre. Lander’s latest comments show where his priorities lie.

New York Enacts Ban On ‘Unsafe’ Chatbot Behavior With Kids As States Push Ai Regulation Boundaries HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — New York is enacting farther-reaching restrictions on companion chatbot behavior, as states increasingly move to protect children who use artificial intelligence, regulate how employers deploy AI systems and push developers to prevent an AI-caused catastrophe. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/new-york-enacts-ban-on-unsafe-chatbot-behavior-with-kids-as-states-push-ai-regulation-boundaries/

Brewers Beat The Rays 4-1 In Game 5 To Win The First World Series Title In Franchise History ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/brewers-beat-the-rays-4-1-in-game-5-to-win-the-first-world-series-title-in-franchise-history/

Hegseth Fires The Pentagon’s Top Military Planner Even As Trump Considers New Iran Strikes WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing renewed strikes on Iran in the eight-month-long war. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/28/hegseth-fires-the-pentagons-top-military-planner-even-as-trump-considers-new-iran-strikes/

🇺🇸 🇮🇱 - Ben Shapiro Says Netanyahu Has Strong Chance To Remain Prime Minister As U.S. And Israel Prepare Possible Post-Midterm Iran Strikes Ben Shapiro says the odds are high that Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power after Israel’s election, whether through a new vote where he remains interim prime minister, a unity government, or a coalition deal. He pointed out that Netanyahu and the main opposition largely agree on the big foreign policy issues, especially Iran. Shapiro also addressed reports that the U.S. and Israel are preparing for possible new short, intense strikes on Iran once the American midterms are over. Those strikes would target a renewed nuclear program and ballistic missile development that Iran is openly advancing, including sites like Pickaxe Mountain and Kharg Island.