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After facing widespread backlash last week for labeling remarks by Hagaon HaRav Dov Landau as “antisemitic,” former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is now doubling down on his criticism. “He has the right to say abhorrent things. We live in a democracy, and anyone can say anything. But we have absolutely no obligation to fund it,” Bennett declared Sunday, adding that Hagaon HaRav Landau’s yeshivos receive tens of millions of shekels annually from the government.

A Russian missile strike hit a grocery store on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring nine others, including two children.

The IDF and ISA dismantled Hamas terrorist infrastructure across Gaza over the past 24 hours, including an observation command center in Daraj Tuffah, a rocket launch site in the Al-Furqan area, and three weapons storage facilities containing dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, Kalashnikov rifles and other combat equipment. According to the IDF, the command center was used by Hamas terrorists to carry out terrorist activities against troops operating in the area.

Video reportedly shows the moment a Houthi ballistic missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, killing 13 people and injuring more than 300 others.

OCTOBER 7 TRAUMA: One In Five Israelis Still Struggling With Daily Life Three Years After Hamas Massacre Three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre, approximately one in five Israelis continues to suffer significant difficulties functioning in everyday life because of mental health problems, according to a major study released Sunday. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608176/october-7-trauma-one-in-five-israelis-still-struggling-with-daily-life-three-years-after-hamas-massacre.html

CNN’s Jake Tapper criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to livestream the execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan, who murdered 13 people in the 2009 attack. Tapper argues that broadcasting the execution could fulfill Hasan’s reported desire to become a martyr, questioning why the administration would give such a platform to a convicted terrorist.

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IRAN EXPOSED: Fake Journalists Used ChatGPT To Plant Nearly 100 Anti-Israel And Anti-American Articles In Western Media

An elaborate Iranian influence operation used artificial intelligence, fabricated journalist identities and legitimate Western news outlets to spread anti-American and anti-Israel narratives, successfully placing nearly 100 articles in publications around the world before being exposed by OpenAI. The operation, dubbed “Bogus Bylines” by OpenAI investigators, involved seven fictitious journalists who presented themselves as American and […]

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IRAN EXPOSED: Fake Journalists Used ChatGPT To Plant Nearly 100 Anti-Israel And Anti-American Articles In Western Media An elaborate Iranian influence operation used artificial intelligence, fabricated journalist identities and legitimate Western news outlets to spread anti-American and anti-Israel narratives, successfully placing nearly 100 articles in publications around the world before being exposed by OpenAI. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608066/iran-exposed-fake-journalists-used-chatgpt-to-plant-nearly-100-anti-israel-and-anti-american-articles-in-western-media.html

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses the investigation into Thursday’s ICE shooting in Manhattan, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper that body camera video from the federal agent involved is expected to be released publicly. Mullin says the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations are conducting the investigation and that the footage and additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports from Paris on violent riots across France, as unrest raises concerns and the country’s education system faces growing scrutiny.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says a third oil tanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, triggering a powerful explosion and a major fire in the vessel’s engine room, according to Iranian state media. The IRGC claims the tanker was attempting to pass through an unauthorized route despite warnings. Iranian forces also warned that ships disabling their navigation and identification systems would be treated as hostile. The circumstances of the explosion have not been independently verified.

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has announced new security restrictions following attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. U.S. government employees now require special authorization to use major airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. American citizens are also being urged to avoid Riyadh’s airport and surrounding areas. U.S. government employees are also prohibited from traveling within 20 miles of the Saudi-Yemeni border and must obtain special authorization to visit the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif, as well as the provinces of Jizan, Asir, and Najran, which border Yemen.

President Trump announced that Katie Zacharia will officially begin serving as White House Press Secretary on Monday, October 12. Zacharia will hold her first White House press briefing on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Trump praised her, saying she has been with him “in spirit” from the very beginning and will do a “fantastic job.”

BLAKEMAN VISITS WILLIAMSBURG: Republican Candidate For Governor Meets With Philanthropist Yoeli Landau, Community Leaders [PHOTOS]

Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman visited Williamsburg, where he met with prominent philanthropist Yoeli Landau at his home to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the community. The conversation focused on expanding housing opportunities, making homeownership more affordable, protecting yeshiva education, increasing school choice, and keeping neighborhood streets safe. During […]

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BLAKEMAN VISITS WILLIAMSBURG: Republican Candidate For Governor Meets With Philanthropist Yoeli Landau, Community Leaders [PHOTOS] Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman visited Williamsburg, where he met with prominent philanthropist Yoeli Landau at his home to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the community. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2608565/blakeman-visits-williamsburg-republican-candidate-for-governor-meets-with-philanthropist-yoeli-landau-community-leaders-photos.html

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Senator Darline Graham expressed strong support for Israel, calling it one of America's strongest allies and emphasizing that the United States must continue standing with the Jewish state. Graham warned that the same terrorists who seek to attack Israel also threaten the United States, including groups pursuing nuclear weapons. Graham stressed that supporting Israel is essential amid the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias, saying governors across the affected Southeastern states have told him their states are in good shape and that federal and state officials are working closely together. Mullin says some boat rescue operations are still underway, but most now involve recovering boats rather than rescuing people.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin clashes with CBS’s Margaret Brennan over President Trump’s proposal to livestream the execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan, who murdered 13 U.S. service members in 2009. Brennan questions whether broadcasting the execution could turn Hasan into a martyr and create security risks. Mullin dismisses the concerns, saying nobody is required to watch and that he supports President Trump’s decision.

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Flash flooding struck Nepal’s Gorkha district early Sunday morning, about 100 kilometers west of Kathmandu, after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering a powerful surge of muddy floodwaters. Around three dozen homes, several bridges and parts of a hydroelectric project were destroyed or damaged, AP reports. At least five people are missing, while 49 others have been rescued. Authorities have ordered evacuations in downstream communities as emergency crews continue rescue operations.

Video shows a suspicious underground cave discovered Saturday near the community of Horeshim, close to the security barrier with Judea and Samaria. The cave had a small entrance concealed by trees, with digging tools found inside. A local resident discovered the site and alerted security forces. IDF troops and engineering specialists examined the cave and determined that it was not a tunnel. No weapons were discovered, and security forces are continuing to investigate who dug the cave and for what purpose.

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The IDF released video showing armed Hamas terrorists inside Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, northern Gaza, and terrorists planting an explosive device outside the facility. The IDF says Hamas continues using the hospital, which operates as a medical clinic during the day, to carry out terrorist activities and rebuild its military capabilities, while exploiting patients and medical staff as human shields.

Fox News correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports from Florida on cleanup and recovery efforts along the coast following Hurricane Isaias, as communities assess the storm damage and begin clearing debris.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defends ICE agents involved in Thursday’s shooting in Manhattan after CNN’s Jake Tapper questioned whether armed agents who were not clearly identified as law enforcement could cause someone to panic and flee. Mullin insisted the suspect knew exactly who the agents were and deliberately attempted to escape, saying he was responsible for his own decisions.

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WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature allowing users to schedule messages to be sent automatically at a specific date and time. The feature supports text messages, photos, videos, and links in both private and group chats. Users can schedule messages by pressing and holding the send button, choosing a delivery time anywhere from 10 minutes to two weeks in advance. Messages will be sent automatically even if the phone is offline. The feature is currently available to select Android beta testers and is expected to expand to more users in the coming weeks.

Senator Darline Graham on Iran: Why in the world did we stop now when they are still dangerous and we are close to ending the war? I think President Trump wants to end the war. I know he does.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warns of serious risks if artificial intelligence is not properly controlled, saying the world is unprepared for the disruption AI could bring. Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Gates says governments must move beyond voluntary industry self-regulation within the next year, warning that current efforts to oversee AI are insufficient.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sharply criticized federal immigration agents following Thursday’s ICE shooting in Manhattan, accusing them of endangering a five-year-old child and nearby New Yorkers during the operation. Mamdani accused the agency of “ripping families apart” and said federal officials were blaming the individual involved and the city rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.

President Trump has signaled that the U.S. could join retaliatory strikes against the Houthis following Thursday’s deadly missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which reportedly killed at least 12 people, including an American, and injured more than 300.

Bloomberg reporters Alex Koccharov and Abeer Abu Omar discuss the deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport that killed 12 people and injured more than 300, the growing risks to Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure, and the potential impact on Saudi Arabia’s economy.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses President Trump’s Russian diesel agreement, warning it could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong the war and undermine economic sanctions. He also discusses growing European military support for Ukraine and the need for advanced technology, including Starlink connectivity, to target Russian missile launchers.

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SAUDI UNDER THREAT: MBS Moves Between Fortified Palaces As Houthi Attacks Escalate

At least one Houthi missile struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, killing at least 13 people and injuring hundreds, many of them seriously, according to the report. Two terminals were directly hit, with parts of their roofs collapsing. Saudi authorities reported further attacks on the closed airport Sunday. A missile reportedly caused a […]

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SAUDI UNDER THREAT: MBS Moves Between Fortified Palaces As Houthi Attacks Escalate The Wall Street Journal reported that bin Salman, 41, has been moving between well-guarded palaces equipped with underground bunkers and is protected by a carefully selected elite security team, citing people familiar with his movements. His last public appearance was Tuesday, when he donated blood as part of a national campaign. Saudi officials did not respond to the newspaper’s request for comment. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608661/saudi-under-threat-mbs-moves-between-fortified-palaces-as-houthi-attacks-escalate.html

Children from Breslov chedarim gathered outside the military prison to protest the arrest of yeshiva bochurim detained while traveling to and from Uman.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Prosecutor have decided that MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit will be questioned under caution on suspicion of assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances. The decision follows a violent incident involving Kroizer and police officers about two weeks ago, according to an i24NEWS report. The incident reportedly left one officer with a broken nose. Police sources have alleged that Kroizer assaulted an officer during the confrontation.

The IDF plans to reduce its permanent presence in communities near the Gaza border after the elections, with reservists expected to remain stationed only in communities within four kilometers of the border. The change is expected to begin in the final week of October. In communities farther from Gaza, the military presence will be significantly reduced, and security will rely on local security coordinators and rapid-response teams rather than soldiers permanently stationed in the area

A transcript published by Channel 12 on Sunday reportedly shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, asking a Prime Minister’s Office stenographer to change the recorded time of a call between Netanyahu and his then-military secretary, Avi Gil, on the morning of October 7, 2023. The transcript, which Channel 12 says is from January 2024, concerns a secure-line call listed as taking place at 6:40 a.m. Braverman allegedly asked the stenographer to change the time to 6:29 a.m.

NETANYAHU TRIAL: Amit Hadad Tells Mandelblit, “They Set You Up”; Hearing Halted

The second day of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial continued Monday at the Jerusalem District Court, with Netanyahu’s attorney, Amit Hadad, questioning him about investigative actions in the Bezeq case, which became Case 4000. Hadad argued that investigators carried out actions before receiving approval to investigate Netanyahu. He […]

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NETANYAHU TRIAL: Amit Hadad Tells Mandelblit, “They Set You Up”; Hearing Halted The second day of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial continued Monday at the Jerusalem District Court, with Netanyahu’s attorney, Amit Hadad, questioning him about investigative actions in the Bezeq case, which became Case 4000. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608659/netanyahu-trial-amit-hadad-tells-mandelblit-they-set-you-up-hearing-halted.html

Posek Hador HaGaon HaRav Moshe Sternbuch, who is spending several days resting in Netanya, davened Shacharis on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan overlooking the sea. Photographer Shuki Lerner captured the tefillah against the backdrop of the waves and the fresh sea air.

🚨 BREAKING – ISRAEL: At least 12 people, including children, have been injured in an explosion involving suspected unexploded ordnance near Kibbutz Yiftach in the Upper Galilee, close to the Lebanon border. Magen David Adom medics and IDF forces are responding to the scene. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: Multiple serious injuries reported following an explosion near Kibbutz Yiftach in the Upper Galilee, close to the Lebanon border. ZAKA reports that two victims are unconscious, two others are seriously injured, and eight additional people have sustained injuries of varying severity. MDA says they are treating eight victims in serious or moderate condition, along with several others with minor injuries. The IDF confirms that military forces are at the scene providing assistance, while IAF helicopters are en route to evacuate casualties. The circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation.

🚨 EXPLOSION IN NORTHERN ISRAEL: Israel’s Education Ministry has issued a statement following the serious explosion near Kibbutz Yiftach in the Upper Galilee, which left multiple people injured, including children. The Ma’alot-Tarshiha Municipality confirms that the victims were participating in an annual school trip organized by the city's ORT Yeshiva High School. The father of one student said the trip included middle and high school students and was officially organized and approved. “This is an extremely serious incident, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” the Education Ministry said. The ministry is coordinating with security forces and other authorities to provide assistance to students, educational staff, and their families. Officials urged the public not to spread unverified information as the circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation.

🚨 UPDATE EXPLOSION IN NORTHERN ISRAEL: The Ma’alot-Tarshiha Municipality confirms that students and staff members from ORT Ma’alot Yeshiva High School were injured in an explosion near Kibbutz Yiftach in the Upper Galilee while participating in an annual school trip. The municipality says the circumstances of the incident and the conditions of those injured are still being investigated. Officials are working to establish a complete picture and will release further verified information as it becomes available.

Emergency personnel rushing to the scene in Northern Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is Updated on the Severe Incident in the North

🚨UPDATE - BDE: One person has tragically lost his life in the explosion believed to have been caused by unexploded ordnance along the Israel National Trail near Kibbutz Yiftach and Manara in northern Israel. Approximately 20 people were injured, several of them seriously, including one initially reported in critical condition. Channel 12 reports. The Education Ministry confirmed that the group was participating in an officially approved school trip. Emergency crews are evacuating the injured, while police bomb disposal teams are investigating the explosion and securing the area. Prime Minister Netanyahu has cut short his visit to Shomron, canceled his remaining campaign events, and is returning to Yerushalayim for briefings on the incident.

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR'S DC HOME: Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents executed a pre-dawn search warrant Monday at Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., residence, Fox News reports. The raid is reportedly connected to a federal criminal fraud investigation involving immigration paperwork completed by Omar's late father when she was a child. The Justice Department confirmed that agents executed a court-authorized search warrant as part of an ongoing federal investigation. No charges have been announced.

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A preliminary investigation into the tragic explosion on Ramim Ridge in northern Israel indicates that one of the hikers found a piece of military ordnance and placed it inside his backpack. The item subsequently exploded. The explosion occurred during an approved school trip near Kibbutz Yiftach and Manara, claiming one life and leaving approximately 19 others injured.

Rambam Medical Center in Haifa is preparing to receive victims of the explosion on Ramim Ridge in northern Israel.

REGIONAL ESCALATION FEARS: Israel Reviews Threats Across Multiple Fronts as Iran and Saudi-Houthi Tensions Mount

Israel’s security establishment held a special assessment Sunday evening on developments in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran, amid growing concerns that tensions could escalate across several fronts simultaneously. Israeli officials are closely monitoring American military preparations for the possibility of renewed fighting against Iran. Although Washington has not made a decision to launch an attack, […]

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REGIONAL ESCALATION FEARS: Israel Reviews Threats Across Multiple Fronts as Iran and Saudi-Houthi Tensions Mount Israel’s security establishment held a special assessment Sunday evening on developments in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran, amid growing concerns that tensions could escalate across several fronts simultaneously. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608628/regional-escalation-fears-israel-reviews-threats-across-multiple-fronts-as-iran-and-saudi-houthi-tensions-mount.html

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Video shows helicopters carrying injured victims from the Ramim Ridge explosion in northern Israel landing at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

Video shows a U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tanker taxiing at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.

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New details are emerging about the federal raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home. Sources say the search is connected to a criminal fraud investigation involving Omar’s immigration paperwork.

UK Prime Minister Burnham says the terror alert at RAF Fairford was “almost certainly” linked to activity directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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Six victims of the explosion during a school trip near Israel’s northern border were evacuated by helicopter to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. One patient in serious condition was rushed into surgery, while three others are in moderate condition and two sustained light injuries. Hospital officials say the patients suffered shrapnel wounds and blast injuries and are receiving treatment. Dr. Tzvi Sheleg, deputy director of Galilee Medical Center, provided an update on their conditions.

The students reportedly photographed the cluster munition shortly before it exploded during their school trip on Ramim Ridge in northern Israel.

Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar speaks with Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about declining oil prices, President Trump’s claims of a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, and growing geopolitical risks following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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RED CROSS ADMISSION: Earlier Pressure On Hamas Could Have Saved More Israeli Hostages, Organization’s President Says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross has acknowledged that greater pressure to secure the release of Israeli hostages earlier in the Gaza war could have saved additional lives, addressing one of the most persistent criticisms directed at the humanitarian organization since the October 7 Hamas massacre. Mirjana Spoljaric made the remarks […]

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RED CROSS ADMISSION: Earlier Pressure On Hamas Could Have Saved More Israeli Hostages, Organization’s President Says The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross has acknowledged that greater pressure to secure the release of Israeli hostages earlier in the Gaza war could have saved additional lives, READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2608208/red-cross-admission-earlier-pressure-on-hamas-could-have-saved-more-israeli-hostages-organizations-president-says.html

An investigation has raised potential conflicts of interest involving members of President Trump's Board of Peace, which oversees Gaza's reconstruction. Five board members reportedly have financial ties to Israeli defense manufacturer Smart Shooter, which secured a U.S. military contract worth up to $150 million. The Telegraph reports. The investigation also identified financial interests involving Jared Kushner's investment firm, Israeli defense companies, development in Judea and Samaria, and a Trump golf project in Qatar. Officials rejected the conflict-of-interest allegations.

Iran's IRGC Navy claims it struck a third supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days, causing the vessel to catch fire. According to the IRGC, the tanker had disabled its navigation system and ignored repeated warnings while attempting to leave the strait without authorization. The claims have not been independently verified.

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BREAKING: Ilhan Omar issued a statement following a federal raid on her home as part of an investigation into possible immigration fraud.

The CEOs of ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron, and BP have been removed from the agenda of a major energy conference in Riyadh following deadly Houthi attacks on the Saudi capital. Reuters reports. The executives were expected to attend the WPC Energy Congress but were absent from Monday’s updated schedule. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman assured attendees that safety remained a priority while acknowledging that the security threat had not passed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to accept a ceasefire halting attacks on energy infrastructure in both Ukraine and Russia. However, Zelenskyy says Russia has continued launching attacks since President Trump announced the proposed ceasefire, despite Ukraine's willingness to halt such strikes.

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In a shocking attack on HaGaon HaRav Dov Landau, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich mocked him, saying, “I pray that he does teshuvah.” Smotrich went further, declaring, “I suggest Rav Landau and Lieberman hold a competition. One wants the Jordanian Legion and the other wants the British, so let them take turns.”

Foreign ministers from 29 countries, including the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Canada and Australia, issued a joint statement condemning Iran's involvement in assassination plots, arson, sabotage and cyberattacks abroad. The countries also condemned attacks targeting Jewish communities, Iranian journalists and U.S. interests across Europe, warning that Iranian threats and violence on their territory would not be tolerated.

Saudi Arabia is growing increasingly frustrated over the lack of military support from its Western allies amid ongoing Houthi attacks. Bloomberg reports. Britain has deployed an aerial refueling aircraft, but Saudi requests for additional defensive assistance remain unapproved. Riyadh has also unsuccessfully urged other countries to provide military assets or join the campaign.

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An Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane bound for Ben Gurion Airport was forced to return to Addis Ababa after an Indonesian national was discovered on the crew list, Channel 13 reports. The crew list was reportedly received only after takeoff, when an Israeli security system flagged the presence of the Indonesian crew member, prompting the aircraft to turn back.

The IDF says its troops dismantled underground Hezbollah terror tunnels stretching hundreds of meters in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. Inside the tunnels, troops discovered hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun, and anti-tank missiles. Troops also located and destroyed dozens of additional terrorist infrastructure sites and weapons.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reluctant to seek direct Israeli assistance against the Houthis despite repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia, while receiving Israeli intelligence through American mediation. Riyadh is also closely watching Israel’s upcoming elections, Ynet reports. A senior Saudi official said Mohammed bin Salman would not embark on another venture with Netanyahu, adding: “If he loses the election, we can turn over a new leaf. If he wins again, we won't be the only ones in trouble.”

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WATCH: Eitan Masouri, a 14-year-old student injured in today’s explosion in northern Israel, described the terrifying moments to Prime Minister Netanyahu. “He unscrewed it, and then it exploded. The guys were thrown, and there were about two seconds of shock. Then they told me I was bleeding. I realized I was bleeding from my neck.”

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A moving Hachnasas Sefer Torah was held in Manchester, England, in memory of the two Jewish victims murdered in last year's Yom Kippur terror attack, HY”D.

A massive cyberattack struck hundreds of supermarkets across France overnight, with hackers remotely raising refrigeration temperatures to 122°F (50°C), triggering fires and destroying enormous quantities of fresh and frozen food. Reuters reports. At least 150 Intermarché stores, 80 Carrefour locations and nearly 100 Coopérative U supermarkets were affected, along with other major chains. French authorities have launched an investigation into the unprecedented attack, which caused widespread food losses and disrupted supermarket operations.

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Two new polls released today ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections show sharply different results. Channel 14 has Likud leading with 29 seats, followed by Eisenkot’s Yashar with 20, Shas and Democrats with 10 each, and UTJ and the Joint List with 8 each. Netanyahu’s bloc drops from 63 seats in the previous poll to 61, exactly the minimum needed to form a government. Opposition: 46. Arab parties: 13. Meanwhile, Channel 12 has Eisenkot’s Yashar leading with 23 seats, Likud 20, Bennett’s Beyachad 13, Democrats and Yisrael Beiteinu 9 each, and Shas, Otzma Yehudit and the Joint List 8 each. Netanyahu’s bloc: 49 seats. Opposition: 54. Arab parties: 13.

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MAILBAG: A Response: The Problem Isn’t the Seminary Calendar. It’s the Seminary’s Mission.

To Whom It May Concern, I read R’ Moshe Dovid Perlstein’s letter, “It’s Time to Rethink the Seminary Calendar,” with interest. While I truly appreciate his concern for the emotional well-being of young women arriving in Israel, I believe his argument misses a much larger and more fundamental issue. The problem is not when seminaries […]

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MAILBAG: A Response: The Problem Isn’t the Seminary Calendar. It’s the Seminary’s Mission. With all due respect, beginning the seminary year after Sukkos doesn’t actually address the underlying problem. It simply removes the school’s responsibility by leaving parents to arrange everything themselves. That is not educational reform. That is shifting responsibility elsewhere. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2608792/mailbag-a-response-the-problem-isnt-the-seminary-calendar-its-the-seminarys-mission.html

President Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I understand they're looking at her very carefully. I've always found her to be totally crooked, personally, but that has nothing to do with me... I think she's a terrible person, but that's really up to the DOJ — I have nothing to do with it."

President Trump on the Russia/Ukraine War: "All I know is that Zelensky and Putin have to get together and end that ridiculous war."

REPORTER: "Do you plan to meet with Kim Jong Un during your Asia trip this month?" PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I may, yeah. That'll be exciting, won't it?"

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President Trump is privately expressing doubts about livestreaming the December 3 firing-squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, who murdered 13 people and wounded 32 others in the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack. Axios reports. Trump initially supported the broadcast but is reconsidering following bipartisan criticism. Vice President JD Vance has also expressed skepticism, while Trump is reportedly concerned that broadcasting the execution could turn Hasan into a martyr. Officials expect Trump to reject the livestream proposal.

A security meeting held Sunday examined intelligence indicating that Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas are discussing ways to influence Israel’s upcoming elections and undermine Prime Minister Netanyahu and the right-wing bloc, Channel 14 reports. According to the report, the Iranian axis believes an Eizenkot-led government would end the war and is considering possible terror attacks on Election Day or shortly beforehand to demonstrate that the groups remain capable of striking Israel after three years of war.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland discusses the latest Houthi threats following the deadly attack on Riyadh airport and Zelenskyy’s accusations that Russia violated an energy ceasefire.

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