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US President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, stating that a diplomatic solution to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is still possible. Biden emphasized the need for both sides to accept a ceasefire agreement, adding that "too many families have lost their homes,"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backtracked on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon that he verbally supported in talks with the U.S. and France, following intense political pressure from his coalition in Israel, diplomatic sources revealed Thursday. Initially, Netanyahu, along with Minister Ron Dermer, had been regularly updated and gave their blessing to the American-French proposal for a temporary ceasefire. However, during his flight to the U.S., Netanyahu reversed course after facing criticism from within his government

A significant missile attack occurred tonight (Sunday) as several projectiles were launched from Lebanon towards Tiberias and nearby northern settlements. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that at 11:22 p.m., approximately five missiles were detected crossing into Israeli territory near Carmel and the Gulf, leading to interception attempts

The IDF has reported the death of Sergeant Noam Israel Abdo, a 20-year-old soldier from Makdima Zoran serving in the 17th battalion (platoon commander training) of the Bislah Brigade. Abdo was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip, and his family has been notified. Following his death, he was posthumously promoted from sergeant to sergeant major

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has postponed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's scheduled work trip to the United States, insisting on a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden before Gallant's departure. Sources indicate that Netanyahu also required approval from the political-security cabinet for planned actions concerning Iran before Gallant's visit

The identities of the two individuals murdered in a missile barrage in Kiryat Shmona have been released. Dvir Sharvit, 43, originally from Kiryat Arba, and Roital Yehud, 45, formerly of Eilat, were struck while walking their dogs near their home. The couple had moved to Kiryat Shmona two years ago

In a suspected multi-site stabbing attack in Hadera, six individuals were found injured across different locations. Among the victims are two men aged 30 and 50, who are in critical condition, and three others aged 55, 60, and 70, who are seriously wounded. One additional person is reported to have moderate injuries. All the injured were transported to Hillel Yaffe Hospital

During a meeting with Jewish voters from the Democratic Party on Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden expressed his condolences over the ongoing conflict in Israel, stating, "Too many citizens have suffered as a result of the conflict." He emphasized the U.S. commitment to Israel's right to self-defense, particularly against threats from Iran

The United States has sent an unprecedented letter to Israel, signaling potential repercussions, including an arms embargo, if humanitarian aid is not significantly increased to Gaza. Israeli officials described the communication as the harshest from the U.S. in decades regarding arms supplies, highlighting a growing crisis in U.S.-Israel relations

The IDF announced today that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization and the mastermind behind the deadly Shiva massacre in October, was killed in a targeted operation in the Gaza Strip on October 16, 2024. This news has been corroborated by various Arab media outlets following the initial reports