September
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran escalation. In the early afternoon, US forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated with missile launches at US bases in Jordan, with explosions heard in Eilat. Trump threatened further action, while Iran vowed a 'decisive operation'.
Earlier, the capture of Hamas's Head of General Security in Gaza by an Israeli-backed militia and IDF forces was the top story, with Defense Minister Katz confirming the arrest. The operation involved heavy airstrikes and urban combat.
Domestically, the school year opened with 2.6 million students amid teacher shortages, and the Bank of Israel cut interest rates for the third consecutive time to 3.25%. Political unions continued, with Smotrich and Feiglin announcing a joint run.
Earlier, the capture of Hamas's Head of General Security in Gaza by an Israeli-backed militia and IDF forces was the top story, with Defense Minister Katz confirming the arrest. The operation involved heavy airstrikes and urban combat.
Domestically, the school year opened with 2.6 million students amid teacher shortages, and the Bank of Israel cut interest rates for the third consecutive time to 3.25%. Political unions continued, with Smotrich and Feiglin announcing a joint run.
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran escalation, with Trump warning that the US is prepared to launch a new wave of strikes against Iran at any time. Israeli media reported on heightened readiness for a potential Iranian surprise attack, with three regular brigades reinforcing the West Bank. Trump reassured Israel, saying it 'should not worry' about the escalation. Concurrently, political maneuvering continued: Winter conditioned joining Netanyahu's government on passing a conscription law, and Ben Gvir issued an ultimatum to Likud. The Bennett-Lapid party faded in polls, with calls for unity with Eisenkot growing. A former IDF soldier was charged with planning to join ISIS. The day also saw the attorney general approve a fuel tax cut.
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The day's dominant story was Prime Minister Netanyahu's publication of his October 7 schedule, which revealed he first spoke with the IDF chief three hours after the attack began and ordered border closure only at 09:55. This drew criticism from opposition and media, with some accusing him of distorting the timeline. Concurrently, the IDF announced completion of clearing Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge in Lebanon, a move seen as a response to Iranian threats. Earlier, Defense Minister Katz warned that Iran, under pressure, might attack Israel, and threatened to strike Iranian energy infrastructure in response. The US extended its Middle East deployments into 2027 even as Trump considered declaring the war with Iran over. Five Lebanese detainees were released as a goodwill gesture tied to recovering Jewish remains.
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The day was dominated by the collapse of Gilad Erdan's new party, 'The Unity', which announced it would not run in the upcoming elections after failed merger talks with Benny Gantz and polls showing it below the electoral threshold. This development reshaped the political landscape, with speculation about where its supporters would go.
Earlier, the military story focused on the release of 11 Givati soldiers detained for refusing orders on Shabbat, following widespread support from rabbis and right-wing politicians. Defense Minister Katz declared Israel would not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, after the capture of the Ali Taher ridge.
In the evening, reports emerged of two killed in Lebanon and interceptions over the Sea of Galilee, with Iran reporting a strong explosion in Jordan.
Earlier, the military story focused on the release of 11 Givati soldiers detained for refusing orders on Shabbat, following widespread support from rabbis and right-wing politicians. Defense Minister Katz declared Israel would not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, after the capture of the Ali Taher ridge.
In the evening, reports emerged of two killed in Lebanon and interceptions over the Sea of Galilee, with Iran reporting a strong explosion in Jordan.
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The day was dominated by the US military strikes on three Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to missile launches at US forces. Reports highlighted Iran's growing confidence and preparations for escalation to exhaust the US, with threats of 'more severe' attacks until a naval blockade is removed. Israeli intelligence suggested Iran is coordinating with Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis for a multi-front attack. Concurrently, political coverage focused on the unveiling of the Yesh Atid list for the upcoming elections, with Lapid and Bennett's union taking center stage. In the evening, a shooting incident in Netanya where a Border Police officer opened fire on police and was killed drew attention, alongside the ousting of MKs Gafni and Maklev from the Degel HaTorah party.
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The day was dominated by the ousting of veteran MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from the Degel HaTorah party list, following a decision by Rabbi Dov Landau. Reports highlighted internal power struggles and the appointment of Yaakov Asher as new party head. Concurrently, the IDF conducted strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched explosive drones, and a surprise multi-front exercise was announced. Political maneuvering intensified ahead of election list deadlines, with Tropper joining Eisenkot and Bennett unveiling his joint list with Lapid. Netanyahu threatened Iran, predicting the regime's end, while a study revealed a 94% surge in physician emigration.
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The day was dominated by the final hours of Knesset slate submissions and internal party crises. In the morning, a stabbing attack at a West Bank outpost left a 20-year-old seriously wounded; the assailant was killed after an hour-long manhunt. Defense Minister Katz threatened an 'all-out war' against the Palestinian Authority. By afternoon, party lists were submitted: Eisenkot's 'Yashar!', Bennett's 'Beyachad', Winter's independent 'Amcha Yisrael', and Ben Gvir's 'Otzma Yehudit' all filed separately, highlighting right-wing fragmentation. The evening centered on Netanyahu's refusal to publish Likud's reserved slots despite a party court deadline of 9 PM, leading to threats of a secret vote and a promise to publish the next morning. Concurrently, the UK announced imminent sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from Haaretz's report that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu days before October 7 about a planned Hamas attack. Netanyahu's office denied the report, but the UAE's ambiguous response—stating that intelligence is transferred when needed—contradicted the denial and intensified scrutiny. Opposition leaders, including Bennett, Eisenkot, Lieberman, and Golan, issued a joint statement demanding to know what Netanyahu knew. Concurrently, the UK and 11 other countries announced sanctions and trade bans on Israeli settlements, accusing Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and banning 12 British officials. Netanyahu also unveiled his Likud reserved slots, including journalist Yaakov Bardugo and hostage mother Talik Gvili, as party lists closed for the October 27 election.
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The night opened with the US-Iran exchange: Washington destroyed five Iranian tankers, Tehran fired about 20 missiles at a US base in Jordan, with interceptions seen over Israel.
By morning the UAE-warning affair dominated. After Haaretz reported Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7, Netanyahu denied it and announced a libel suit. Biden-era officials knew of no warning, while an Emirati source, a Kan report that bin Zayed told the CIA chief of an 'explosion,' and Bennett kept the claim alive. Likud demanded a criminal probe.
With 38 lists registered for October 27, first polls put Eisenkot's Yashar ahead of Likud with blocs tied and Ofer Winter crossing the threshold amid Likud infighting. Israel ordered the British consulate closed over sanctions Trump did not oppose, before Trump said the Iran war would end after the midterms.
By morning the UAE-warning affair dominated. After Haaretz reported Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7, Netanyahu denied it and announced a libel suit. Biden-era officials knew of no warning, while an Emirati source, a Kan report that bin Zayed told the CIA chief of an 'explosion,' and Bennett kept the claim alive. Likud demanded a criminal probe.
With 38 lists registered for October 27, first polls put Eisenkot's Yashar ahead of Likud with blocs tied and Ofer Winter crossing the threshold amid Likud infighting. Israel ordered the British consulate closed over sanctions Trump did not oppose, before Trump said the Iran war would end after the midterms.
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Overnight reports claimed Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan damaged eight F-15s, as Trump threatened to strike the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and aides warned the war could last until 2029.
By midday the focus moved to Iranian rearmament: the IAEA chief confirmed construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, and US sources said Tehran resumed underground ballistic-missile production with maneuverable warheads after attempts on US warships. Parallel coverage tracked Houthi seizure of Mocha near Bab al-Mandab and British consideration of sanctions on Israeli banks over settlements.
On the domestic front, closed Knesset lists produced surplus agreements pairing Eisenkot with Golan and Bennett with Lieberman.
In the evening all outlets turned to southern Lebanon, where the IDF detonated 5.4 km of Hezbollah tunnels on the Ali Taher ridge, with Netanyahu warning of more to come and forces on high alert for Iranian retaliation.
By midday the focus moved to Iranian rearmament: the IAEA chief confirmed construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, and US sources said Tehran resumed underground ballistic-missile production with maneuverable warheads after attempts on US warships. Parallel coverage tracked Houthi seizure of Mocha near Bab al-Mandab and British consideration of sanctions on Israeli banks over settlements.
On the domestic front, closed Knesset lists produced surplus agreements pairing Eisenkot with Golan and Bennett with Lieberman.
In the evening all outlets turned to southern Lebanon, where the IDF detonated 5.4 km of Hezbollah tunnels on the Ali Taher ridge, with Netanyahu warning of more to come and forces on high alert for Iranian retaliation.
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Overnight coverage lingered on the Ali Taher demolition, with the IDF releasing details of a four-month operation beyond the Litani, deception tactics, collection of intelligence before detonating 1,100 tons of explosives in 5.4 km of tunnels where some 50 Hezbollah men refused surrender offers. Forces remained on high alert for retaliation over the holidays.
Attention then shifted to Yemen. Outlets reported the Houthis completed control of the Yemeni side of Bab al-Mandab, including Perim Island and Dhubab, with Iranian help, alongside Trump's refusal to join Saudi strike requests and Washington limiting itself to intelligence. Israeli officials called it closure of an Iranian pincer with Hormuz, warning of trade and oil disruption.
Marking 25 years since September 11, Trump tied remembrance to the Iran war. Late in the day Riyadh said it temporarily shut a vital oil pipeline after drone strikes attributed to Iraq.
Attention then shifted to Yemen. Outlets reported the Houthis completed control of the Yemeni side of Bab al-Mandab, including Perim Island and Dhubab, with Iranian help, alongside Trump's refusal to join Saudi strike requests and Washington limiting itself to intelligence. Israeli officials called it closure of an Iranian pincer with Hormuz, warning of trade and oil disruption.
Marking 25 years since September 11, Trump tied remembrance to the Iran war. Late in the day Riyadh said it temporarily shut a vital oil pipeline after drone strikes attributed to Iraq.
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Overnight press led with a Wall Street Journal claim Chinese entities sold Iran satellite imagery used for the July strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three soldiers, noting Beijing's denial.
By midday focus moved to Dublin where Trump said Iran was probably behind the drone attack that shut the Saudi East-West pipeline, while insisting the Houthis told Washington they did not want to fight the US and were letting shipping pass Bab al-Mandab.
In the afternoon Israeli outlets reported a US warning to regional neighbors including Netanyahu to prepare for broad escalation, with the IDF maintaining high alert after the Ali Taher demolition and vowing not to withdraw from the ridge.
Evening coverage turned to alarms in Saudi Arabia, a Houthi projectile wounding two on the southern border, explosions reported in Iran, and reports of Houthi advances and displacement in Yemen. Israel-Lebanon talks were pushed to October in Washington.
By midday focus moved to Dublin where Trump said Iran was probably behind the drone attack that shut the Saudi East-West pipeline, while insisting the Houthis told Washington they did not want to fight the US and were letting shipping pass Bab al-Mandab.
In the afternoon Israeli outlets reported a US warning to regional neighbors including Netanyahu to prepare for broad escalation, with the IDF maintaining high alert after the Ali Taher demolition and vowing not to withdraw from the ridge.
Evening coverage turned to alarms in Saudi Arabia, a Houthi projectile wounding two on the southern border, explosions reported in Iran, and reports of Houthi advances and displacement in Yemen. Israel-Lebanon talks were pushed to October in Washington.
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Overnight outlets reported vessels hit near Qeshm Island and Hormuz with one killed, alongside a Houthi claim of striking a Saudi base wounding two, extending the Red Sea-Gulf escalation.
By afternoon focus shifted to an account of an Iranian rift, saying Basij commander Hossein Taeb ordered the July Hormuz tanker attack without the president and IRGC leadership to sabotage understandings with Washington, as Gulf-Iran talks on Hormuz were cancelled and Saudi Arabia was reported seeking Israeli help against the Houthis.
Parallel coverage tracked Jared Kushner's remarks that Washington used Israel's isolation after the failed Doha strike to press it into the Gaza deal. On the northern front, after the Ali Taher demolition, Defense Minister Katz warned anyone approaching the ridge would be destroyed amid reports Lebanon's army was stalling on disarming Hezbollah, while the IDF said it killed two Hamas members in a Gaza vehicle strike.
By afternoon focus shifted to an account of an Iranian rift, saying Basij commander Hossein Taeb ordered the July Hormuz tanker attack without the president and IRGC leadership to sabotage understandings with Washington, as Gulf-Iran talks on Hormuz were cancelled and Saudi Arabia was reported seeking Israeli help against the Houthis.
Parallel coverage tracked Jared Kushner's remarks that Washington used Israel's isolation after the failed Doha strike to press it into the Gaza deal. On the northern front, after the Ali Taher demolition, Defense Minister Katz warned anyone approaching the ridge would be destroyed amid reports Lebanon's army was stalling on disarming Hezbollah, while the IDF said it killed two Hamas members in a Gaza vehicle strike.
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Overnight focus stayed on Iran's reported request for Russian jet drones and the postponed Oman Hormuz summit.
By morning the press converged on the army's English rebuttal to Venice winner 'NAZA,' dismissing anonymous 8200 testimony on AI targeting as an absolute lie, then on Chief Zamir ordering a leak probe and examination of legal action, denouncing the film as blood libel, which drew a support petition from some 700 filmmakers.
Midday coverage turned to the collapse of Netanyahu's budget outreach to Lapid over defense funding, with Lapid conditioning support on cutting coalition money amid reports the IDF had warned for a year of depleted munitions.
Evening outlets tracked Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi bases, Saudi retaliation and talk of Israeli help, capped by Iran's report of a tanker striking mines in Hormuz, alongside polls putting Eisenkot at 24 seats and mutual disqualification moves against Ra'am and Otzma Yehudit.
By morning the press converged on the army's English rebuttal to Venice winner 'NAZA,' dismissing anonymous 8200 testimony on AI targeting as an absolute lie, then on Chief Zamir ordering a leak probe and examination of legal action, denouncing the film as blood libel, which drew a support petition from some 700 filmmakers.
Midday coverage turned to the collapse of Netanyahu's budget outreach to Lapid over defense funding, with Lapid conditioning support on cutting coalition money amid reports the IDF had warned for a year of depleted munitions.
Evening outlets tracked Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi bases, Saudi retaliation and talk of Israeli help, capped by Iran's report of a tanker striking mines in Hormuz, alongside polls putting Eisenkot at 24 seats and mutual disqualification moves against Ra'am and Otzma Yehudit.
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Overnight alerts reported Houthi missiles and drones hitting six Saudi cities, injuring civilians as Hormuz traffic thinned and oil prices spiked. By morning outlets reported Israeli intelligence assistance to Riyadh, later confirmed by diplomatic and regional sources as contacts on military cooperation against the Houthis, alongside a reported meeting of Israeli, American, Saudi and Qatari army chiefs.
Domestically attention turned to Religious Zionism's unveiling of a next-term judicial plan — splitting the attorney-general role, override clause and hearings for justices — and an AI campaign clip showing the Supreme Court president and attorney-general dragged away, condemned across the system with Herzog urging argument on merits.
Bereaved families unveiled the '7.10 File' accusing Netanyahu of responsibility for the failure.
In the evening the IDF and Shin Bet struck in Khan Younis, killing Hamas Rafah brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid.
Domestically attention turned to Religious Zionism's unveiling of a next-term judicial plan — splitting the attorney-general role, override clause and hearings for justices — and an AI campaign clip showing the Supreme Court president and attorney-general dragged away, condemned across the system with Herzog urging argument on merits.
Bereaved families unveiled the '7.10 File' accusing Netanyahu of responsibility for the failure.
In the evening the IDF and Shin Bet struck in Khan Younis, killing Hamas Rafah brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid.
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Overnight press confirmed the Khan Younis strike killed Hamas Rafah commander Nael Abu Obeid, with details of repeated attempts, while reporting a failed strike on a Bibas-family kidnapper and later the killing of the Nukhba commander linked to Neutra and Cohen, prompting preparations for Hamas retaliation.
Attention shifted to the Saudi-Houthi front after the thwarted drone toward Mecca and Houthi claims of downing a Saudi F-15, with multiple outlets describing a secret Saudi request for Israeli intelligence and early-warning help.
By midday Reuters reporting of a weekend U.S.-Houthi meeting in Oman dominated, citing a Houthi pledge to spare American and Israeli shipping and hit only Saudi targets, fueling Saudi anger and U.S. travel warnings.
In parallel Vance said U.S. policy would not be subservient to Israel, election coverage centered on disputed Eisenkot-Ra'am contacts and polls showing a right-bloc lead, and the IDF detailed the Ali Taher demolition in Lebanon.
Attention shifted to the Saudi-Houthi front after the thwarted drone toward Mecca and Houthi claims of downing a Saudi F-15, with multiple outlets describing a secret Saudi request for Israeli intelligence and early-warning help.
By midday Reuters reporting of a weekend U.S.-Houthi meeting in Oman dominated, citing a Houthi pledge to spare American and Israeli shipping and hit only Saudi targets, fueling Saudi anger and U.S. travel warnings.
In parallel Vance said U.S. policy would not be subservient to Israel, election coverage centered on disputed Eisenkot-Ra'am contacts and polls showing a right-bloc lead, and the IDF detailed the Ali Taher demolition in Lebanon.
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Overnight polls showing Netanyahu's bloc edging ahead set off a fight inside the change camp, with Eisenkot accusing Bennett and Lieberman of harming victory chances by refusing to unite behind a prime-ministerial candidate, drawing a counterattack over future partners including Ra'am.
Washington for a second year refused visas for Abbas and the Palestinian delegation to the UN General Assembly, forcing remote participation as the UN weighed options.
Attention turned to the Saudi-Houthi front with Reuters reporting Riyadh enlisted China to press Iran to restrain the Houthis, followed in the evening by U.S. approval to advance a sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia pending Congress, alongside Trump's remark to N12 that a big decision on Iran strikes was near. Domestically the High Court barred real-time voter reporting by party observers, and the IDF finalized dismissal of the Gaza Division intelligence officer for Oct. 7.
Washington for a second year refused visas for Abbas and the Palestinian delegation to the UN General Assembly, forcing remote participation as the UN weighed options.
Attention turned to the Saudi-Houthi front with Reuters reporting Riyadh enlisted China to press Iran to restrain the Houthis, followed in the evening by U.S. approval to advance a sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia pending Congress, alongside Trump's remark to N12 that a big decision on Iran strikes was near. Domestically the High Court barred real-time voter reporting by party observers, and the IDF finalized dismissal of the Gaza Division intelligence officer for Oct. 7.
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Overnight press reported 17-year-old yeshiva student Amichai Atiya run over and killed during a confrontation at a Hadera shopping center after Selichot prayers, with the driver shot by a companion. Police and Shin Bet later said the background was criminal, not nationalist, lifting murder suspicion, and the funeral was held in Itamar.
By midday attention shifted to former PA minister Sufian Abu Zaida's claim he was the "coal eyes" source who received Sinwar's "earthquake" warning before October 7 and passed it via the UAE president to Netanyahu, fearing direct contact with the Shin Bet. Intelligence officials dismissed it as low-quality disinformation meant to lull Israel.
Iran coverage continued from previous days with satellite images of rebuilding at Taleghan 2, Trump's remarks on a deal or collapse, and a Russian-Chinese veto ending UN sanctions monitoring, alongside debate over F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia.
By midday attention shifted to former PA minister Sufian Abu Zaida's claim he was the "coal eyes" source who received Sinwar's "earthquake" warning before October 7 and passed it via the UAE president to Netanyahu, fearing direct contact with the Shin Bet. Intelligence officials dismissed it as low-quality disinformation meant to lull Israel.
Iran coverage continued from previous days with satellite images of rebuilding at Taleghan 2, Trump's remarks on a deal or collapse, and a Russian-Chinese veto ending UN sanctions monitoring, alongside debate over F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia.
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Overnight attention stayed on Washington, with Trump's claim of a lifetime deal giving the U.S. permanent security control over Greenland, alongside reports that no Trump-Netanyahu meeting was planned at the UN General Assembly.
By midday focus moved to southern Lebanon, where a Hezbollah explosive lightly wounded two soldiers, prompting retaliatory air strikes, and to Riyadh, where Houthi drones struck the main airport for the first time, halting flights and sparking fire, while European outlets warned of NATO alert over Russia.
In the evening domestic coverage converged on President Herzog's eve-of-Yom Kippur decision to erase Elor Azaria's criminal record a decade after Hebron shooting, against the chief of staff's position. Parallel reports cited Iran's three conditions for resuming U.S. talks and an Emirati denial that Bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7.
By midday focus moved to southern Lebanon, where a Hezbollah explosive lightly wounded two soldiers, prompting retaliatory air strikes, and to Riyadh, where Houthi drones struck the main airport for the first time, halting flights and sparking fire, while European outlets warned of NATO alert over Russia.
In the evening domestic coverage converged on President Herzog's eve-of-Yom Kippur decision to erase Elor Azaria's criminal record a decade after Hebron shooting, against the chief of staff's position. Parallel reports cited Iran's three conditions for resuming U.S. talks and an Emirati denial that Bin Zayed warned Netanyahu before October 7.
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Overnight editors focused on an American warning of rapid, unexpected escalation in the Middle East, linked to the Houthis, with talk of possible airspace closures, and on Trump's early return from Camp David. The IDF announced completed readiness on all fronts for Yom Kippur, as about 150,000 attended final Selichot at the Western Wall, with Netanyahu present under heavy security.
Morning coverage shifted entirely to Binyamin, where gunfire from a passing car hit a 30-year-old man immersing with his son at Ein Rayah spring near Neve Tzuf. He was first reported critically wounded, then declared dead and named as Netanel Shukron, a father of six from Alei Zahav. After a three-hour manhunt with roadblocks and helicopters, forces captured the gunman alive at a Ramallah hospital. A separate attempted ramming near Jenin ended with the assailant killed.
Morning coverage shifted entirely to Binyamin, where gunfire from a passing car hit a 30-year-old man immersing with his son at Ein Rayah spring near Neve Tzuf. He was first reported critically wounded, then declared dead and named as Netanel Shukron, a father of six from Alei Zahav. After a three-hour manhunt with roadblocks and helicopters, forces captured the gunman alive at a Ramallah hospital. A separate attempted ramming near Jenin ended with the assailant killed.
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Israel observed Yom Kippur under heavy security in the shadow of the Ein Rayah shooting. Outlets detailed the killing of Netanel Shukron, father of six from Alei Zahav, saying a tracker shot the assailant and saved his son, and broadcast his funeral after the fast. MDA reported some 3,000 treated, 368 for fasting issues and two road deaths, while the IDF said it detained two men in Samaria planning an imminent attack and struck Hamas in Gaza after an explosive hit an unmanned vehicle.
After the fast focus moved to Washington, where citing the New York Times outlets said Trump aborted an approved, extensive operation against the Houthis in Yemen following a Saudi crown prince appeal and adviser pressure.
Coverage also noted gunfire at a Belleville, Ontario synagogue during prayers, with an officer wounded stopping the gunman, and Iranian claims of imminent U.S. strikes and a new weapon.
After the fast focus moved to Washington, where citing the New York Times outlets said Trump aborted an approved, extensive operation against the Houthis in Yemen following a Saudi crown prince appeal and adviser pressure.
Coverage also noted gunfire at a Belleville, Ontario synagogue during prayers, with an officer wounded stopping the gunman, and Iranian claims of imminent U.S. strikes and a new weapon.
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After Yom Kippur, coverage opened with the aftermath of the Ein Rayah shooting, quoting Shukrun's son Yoav describing watching the gunman shoot his father after shouting to flee.
By morning Defense Minister Katz, citing intelligence Hamas planned to kidnap a soldier or civilian, warned that one abduction would trigger evacuation of Gaza City's million residents southward and its destruction.
Attention then moved to New York for the General Assembly opening, where Guterres condemned October 7 and called Gaza's killing unprecedented while urging two states, and Netanyahu arrived for a hours-long visit with no Trump meeting scheduled. Trump's address dominated the evening, framing Iran as celebrating October 7, vowing it would never have nuclear weapons and posing a choice between a post-midterms deal and destruction. Afterward he disclosed Witkoff and Kushner had met Iran's delegation for three hours, calling it very good, as Tehran offered to reopen Hormuz.
By morning Defense Minister Katz, citing intelligence Hamas planned to kidnap a soldier or civilian, warned that one abduction would trigger evacuation of Gaza City's million residents southward and its destruction.
Attention then moved to New York for the General Assembly opening, where Guterres condemned October 7 and called Gaza's killing unprecedented while urging two states, and Netanyahu arrived for a hours-long visit with no Trump meeting scheduled. Trump's address dominated the evening, framing Iran as celebrating October 7, vowing it would never have nuclear weapons and posing a choice between a post-midterms deal and destruction. Afterward he disclosed Witkoff and Kushner had met Iran's delegation for three hours, calling it very good, as Tehran offered to reopen Hormuz.
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Attention opened on the UN General Assembly, where Syria's al-Sharaa said talks with Israel reached 90% but the problem lies in Jerusalem and the Golan will remain Syrian, while Iran's Pezeshkian cast Tehran as a victim of terror and set Hormuz conditions after Witkoff-Kushner contacts.
By midday focus shifted to the Central Elections Committee, which voted to bar MK Ofer Kasif, Balad leader Sami Abu Shahada and the Ra'am list from the Knesset race, with chairman Justice Sohlberg unusually joining the vote on Abu Shahada. All decisions require Supreme Court approval.
Afternoon coverage turned to a car-ramming at the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443. The driver struck a police vehicle, critically wounding a reservist before being shot dead. The victim was identified as the son of Israel's ambassador to Washington, whose elder son fell in Gaza, and underwent emergency brain surgery as his father returned home.
By midday focus shifted to the Central Elections Committee, which voted to bar MK Ofer Kasif, Balad leader Sami Abu Shahada and the Ra'am list from the Knesset race, with chairman Justice Sohlberg unusually joining the vote on Abu Shahada. All decisions require Supreme Court approval.
Afternoon coverage turned to a car-ramming at the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443. The driver struck a police vehicle, critically wounding a reservist before being shot dead. The victim was identified as the son of Israel's ambassador to Washington, whose elder son fell in Gaza, and underwent emergency brain surgery as his father returned home.
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Overnight the IDF published its probe of the Paga outpost battle on Oct. 7, acknowledging systemic failure to defend the position and Kibbutz Beeri where 18 soldiers fell, with Haaretz questioning a year-long delay.
Attention held on Neria Leiter, critically wounded in the Maccabim ramming, as Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said doctors stabilized him but his life remained in danger, while his sister gave birth in the same hospital.
The Central Elections Committee rejected petitions to disqualify Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism and Zehut, a day after barring Ra'am and others.
Mahmoud Abbas, denied a U.S. visa, addressed the Assembly by video accusing Israel of genocidal war and seeking a demilitarized state.
In the evening Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a hall emptied by walkouts, defended the Iran strikes, dismissed genocide charges, displayed a beeper and Starlink device, and attacked Qatar, Turkey and Zohran Mamdani.
Attention held on Neria Leiter, critically wounded in the Maccabim ramming, as Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said doctors stabilized him but his life remained in danger, while his sister gave birth in the same hospital.
The Central Elections Committee rejected petitions to disqualify Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism and Zehut, a day after barring Ra'am and others.
Mahmoud Abbas, denied a U.S. visa, addressed the Assembly by video accusing Israel of genocidal war and seeking a demilitarized state.
In the evening Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a hall emptied by walkouts, defended the Iran strikes, dismissed genocide charges, displayed a beeper and Starlink device, and attacked Qatar, Turkey and Zohran Mamdani.
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Overnight coverage lingered on Netanyahu's UN address, its walkouts, pager prop and dismissal of genocide charges, before attention shifted in the morning to Beit Hanoun.
Two reserve drone operators, Nadav Kali and Ofek Mualem, were killed when an explosive drone launched toward militants returned, crashed inside their outpost and detonated as they approached. The IDF froze attack-drone flights for 48 hours and ordered an expert probe, while families, comrades and Netanyahu issued tributes on the eve of the holiday. Netanyahu landed in Israel after meetings in New York.
By evening a New York Times report claimed UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a major Hamas attack, and that Netanyahu at an Oct. 1 security discussion opposed preemptive strikes to protect Saudi normalization talks, a claim his office denied.
Two reserve drone operators, Nadav Kali and Ofek Mualem, were killed when an explosive drone launched toward militants returned, crashed inside their outpost and detonated as they approached. The IDF froze attack-drone flights for 48 hours and ordered an expert probe, while families, comrades and Netanyahu issued tributes on the eve of the holiday. Netanyahu landed in Israel after meetings in New York.
By evening a New York Times report claimed UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a major Hamas attack, and that Netanyahu at an Oct. 1 security discussion opposed preemptive strikes to protect Saudi normalization talks, a claim his office denied.
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Overnight press expanded the pre-October 7 warnings account from an Emirati alert to a reported secret 67-minute visit by Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel 11 days before the attack, quoting his warning that Gaza would "explode in your face." Netanyahu's office dismissed related claims he blocked preemptive strikes on Hamas leaders.
Attention shifted to Washington, where Trump said on camera he had rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week in exchange for a ceasefire, sanctions relief and unblocking funds. Iranian officials said Tehran no longer trusted talks, while Qatar's premier called Netanyahu the main obstacle to a Gaza plan.
In sports, Ireland's squad voted to play Sunday's tie after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's threatened boycott.
In the evening Lapid, Bennett, Eisenkot, Lieberman and Golan met and signed a four-point pledge not to attack each other and to replace the government.
Attention shifted to Washington, where Trump said on camera he had rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week in exchange for a ceasefire, sanctions relief and unblocking funds. Iranian officials said Tehran no longer trusted talks, while Qatar's premier called Netanyahu the main obstacle to a Gaza plan.
In sports, Ireland's squad voted to play Sunday's tie after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's threatened boycott.
In the evening Lapid, Bennett, Eisenkot, Lieberman and Golan met and signed a four-point pledge not to attack each other and to replace the government.
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IDF and Shin Bet confirmations dominated the morning, with the killing in Nuseirat of the motorbike driver who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, alongside a commander linked to holding nine hostages.
Attention shifted to Britain, where reports of a former Haniyeh guard granted citizenship before plotting attacks on Jews merged with five arrests over a suspected car-bomb plan against the Fairford airbase used by U.S. bombers. Trump said U.S. forces had tracked the suspects as outlets examined an Iranian link, while Trump also said indirect talks with Iran would resume this week after rejecting Tehran's offer a day earlier.
A coordinated tour of the new INS Drakon submarine was framed as a signal to Iran and Turkey.
In the evening outlets reported a secret prime-ministerial day-trip to meet Mohammed bin Zayed, against the backdrop of claims the Emirati president warned of an attack ten days before October 7.
Attention shifted to Britain, where reports of a former Haniyeh guard granted citizenship before plotting attacks on Jews merged with five arrests over a suspected car-bomb plan against the Fairford airbase used by U.S. bombers. Trump said U.S. forces had tracked the suspects as outlets examined an Iranian link, while Trump also said indirect talks with Iran would resume this week after rejecting Tehran's offer a day earlier.
A coordinated tour of the new INS Drakon submarine was framed as a signal to Iran and Turkey.
In the evening outlets reported a secret prime-ministerial day-trip to meet Mohammed bin Zayed, against the backdrop of claims the Emirati president warned of an attack ten days before October 7.
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Overnight outlets centered on a Wall Street Journal report that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel called Netanyahu days before October 7 to warn of a Gaza attack, after two earlier Cairo alerts went unanswered. By midday attention turned to Netanyahu's six-hour Abu Dhabi trip, with AP sources saying he asked Mohammed bin Zayed to deny an Emirati pre-attack warning. Netanyahu then denied ever meeting or speaking with Kamel and accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of withholding knowledge of danger on the night of the attack. Bar replied he had warned of impending disaster and was ignored, called the accusations incitement and said he would sue for defamation.
Separately, outlets reported Britain released on bail five suspects in the foiled car-bomb plot near the Fairford airbase.
Separately, outlets reported Britain released on bail five suspects in the foiled car-bomb plot near the Fairford airbase.
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Overnight more than 100 settlers rampaged through Jalud in the West Bank as troops escorted a Palestinian family back to its home under court order. The IDF said rioters torched houses and cars, threw stones and wounded three Border Police officers; only two to three suspects were arrested. President Herzog called it a moral stain, while Netanyahu condemned a fringe handful. Reports said the army had not coordinated with police or Shin Bet.
From Tel Nof airbase Netanyahu said there were signs enemies would try to attack ahead of elections and warned them not to test Israel. Opposition leader Lapid demanded a briefing and Gadi Eisenkot questioned the claim. Military sources said no specific warning or raised alert was identified. Netanyahu met Lapid near midnight, after which Lapid said there was no reason to panic.
From Tel Nof airbase Netanyahu said there were signs enemies would try to attack ahead of elections and warned them not to test Israel. Opposition leader Lapid demanded a briefing and Gadi Eisenkot questioned the claim. Military sources said no specific warning or raised alert was identified. Netanyahu met Lapid near midnight, after which Lapid said there was no reason to panic.
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Overnight coverage lingered on Netanyahu's warning of a pre-election attack and his briefing of Lapid, who said there was no reason for panic, alongside reports Netanyahu shared intelligence with UAE President bin Zayed about renewed work at Iran's Mount Makosh nuclear site.
By morning attention shifted to a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with about 174 Israelis aboard, which transmitted hijack code 7500 and diverted to Saudi Arabia as Israeli jets scrambled. Initial reports of a cockpit brawl gave way to passenger video and official assessments that the Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain and sent the jet into a steep dive. Passengers broke in, subdued him and steadied the controls. Defence Minister Katz later called it a jihadist hijacking attempt. After hours on the ground, a vetted rescue flight departed and landed at Ben Gurion to family reunions and a Netanyahu greeting.
By morning attention shifted to a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with about 174 Israelis aboard, which transmitted hijack code 7500 and diverted to Saudi Arabia as Israeli jets scrambled. Initial reports of a cockpit brawl gave way to passenger video and official assessments that the Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain and sent the jet into a steep dive. Passengers broke in, subdued him and steadied the controls. Defence Minister Katz later called it a jihadist hijacking attempt. After hours on the ground, a vetted rescue flight departed and landed at Ben Gurion to family reunions and a Netanyahu greeting.
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