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POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: Netanyahu Holds Lengthy Meeting With Ben Gvir As Right-Wing Bloc Fights To Retain Power

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held an extended meeting Thursday night with Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, as Israel’s right-wing leadership weighs its options following this week’s Knesset elections.

POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: Netanyahu Holds Lengthy Meeting With Ben Gvir As Right-Wing Bloc Fights To Retain Power

Shia Levin·Oct 31

Sat, Oct 31, 8:22 PM · Politics, News

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The IDF announced that it eliminated Hamas commander Ihab Jamil Abu Taqiya in an airstrike yesterday in Nuseirat, central Gaza. According to the IDF, Abu Taqiya was involved in holding numerous Israeli hostages captive early in the war, including Noa Argamani, Emily Hand, Andrey Kozlov, Shlomi Ziv,…

Shia Levin·Oct 31

Israel's Shin Bet is reportedly seeking assistance from the Mossad in investigating suspicions that Qatar may have been behind payments to the Joint List's political apparatus. The investigation is examining the possibility of foreign financial involvement in the Arab political party's operations.

Shia Levin·Oct 31

The IDF has launched an investigation after a military Humvee was stolen from the Julis military base in southern Israel. The theft was discovered yesterday during a routine inspection, prompting extensive searches, a lockdown of the unit, security camera reviews and drone searches, but the vehicle…

Shia Levin·Oct 31

Italian police arrested a 22-year-old suspected neo-Nazi extremist accused of planning terrorist attacks against a synagogue in Milan and a nearby mosque. Investigators say the suspect had researched explosives, weapons modifications and methods of carrying out the attacks. Authorities discovered…

Shia Levin·Oct 31

The woman killed in Thursday morning's devastating minibus accident on Agrippas Street in Yerushalayim has been identified as Klára Schneiderová, 30, the head of the Czech Embassy's office in the city. Schneiderová was struck when a minibus mounted the sidewalk before crashing into a nearby store.…

Shia Levin·Oct 31

Ten American military transport aircraft reportedly landed at Israel's Ovda and Nevatim air bases after departing from Fort Bliss, Texas. The aircraft are believed to have transported missile interceptors and additional air-defense equipment as Washington reinforces its regional military presence.…

Shia Levin·Oct 31

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The Secret Service deployed military air-defense systems around Mar-a-Lago as President Trump returned to Palm Beach late Friday, four days…

The Secret Service deployed military air-defense systems around Mar-a-Lago as President Trump returned to Palm Beach late Friday, four days before Election Day.

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Yossi Gestetner·Oct 31

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: We will decide whether there will be direct or indirect negotiations with the Americans only after Washington accepts our conditions.

On Point·Oct 31

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in a meeting with Iranian military commanders: If the US and Israel resume their attacks, preparations must be made for an immediate response, without geographical limitations. Only Iran will determine the end date of any future confrontation.

On Point·Oct 31

Wall Street Journal: Amid tensions with Iran - Trump and Netanyahu spoke during the weekend

On Point·Oct 31

Sunday is last day of early voting. Ramapo Town Hall will have an added machine so holefully things will flow faster.

Yossi Gestetner·Oct 31