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Saturday, Nov 4

11

IDF carries out ‘targeted’ incursion into south Gaza as troops push deeper into Strip

Troops map buildings, clear area of explosive devices ahead of future stages of war; airstrikes reported across enclave; reports one of Haniyeh's homes targeted; rocket fire at south

Amid Shin Bet warnings, Ben Gvir said to dismiss deadly settler violence as ‘graffiti’

Report says premier shot down far-right minister, said situation is serious; Yesh Din says at least 172 reports of settler violence, harassment of Palestinians since Oct. 7

09

2 charged with terror offenses for paraglider signs at pro-Palestinian rally in London

Prosecutors say there's reasonable suspicion the suspects are supporters of Hamas terror group; UK's PM Sunak slams plan for pro-Palestinian protest on Remembrance Day

06

As some US Jews take down mezuzahs due to antisemitism, some non-Jews put them up

'This is the most beautiful thing anybody has ever said to me,' California rabbi says of offer by neighbors to affix mezuzahs, calls the one at his home 'the security system'

04

Jets hit sites in Lebanon after rocket fire, even as US says Hezbollah appears deterred

IDF force makes 'targeted' incursion into southern Gaza * Numerous terrorists killed by IDF * Blinken meeting with Arab leaders in Amman * IDF death toll in ground op at 24

Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘serious humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

Despite move, which follows protests by several other Latin American nations, Honduran FM says ties with Israel stable and that diplomats and staff remain at embassy in Jerusalem

03

Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official

Israeli officials say inspectors uncovered oxygen concentrators for tunnels used by Palestinian terror groups inside truck carrying aid to Strip

01

Israelis urged to reconsider overseas travel amid rising antisemitism worldwide

National Security Council calls on citizens to 'weigh the essentiality' of planned trips before departing, avoid outward displays of their Jewish and Israeli identities

Friday, Nov 3

22

IDF still surrounding Gaza City, kills ‘numerous’ terror operatives, destroys tunnels

Military says it struck ambulance carrying Hamas cell: 'They transfer terror operatives and weapons in ambulances'; WHO 'shocked' as footage shows dead civilians

21

Israel sends hundreds of Gazan laborers held since Oct. 7 back into Strip

Israel was slowly increasing number of Gazans with work permits in recent months, a strategy shattered by the Hamas massacres

20

Israeli officials: Coalition’s West Bank policy, rhetoric harming US support for war

Sources lament that failure to address settler violence, steps to punish PA are 'distracting' Washington while Jerusalem needs its full backing

19

Stressing support for Israel, Blinken urges humanitarian pauses; PM rejects any halt

In Tel Aviv remarks, top US diplomat notes need for fuel in Gaza while acknowledging fears of Hamas misuse, vows that 'as long as the US stands, Israel will not stand alone'

17

In much-hyped speech, Nasrallah makes threats but does not commit to broader war

Hezbollah chief mocks 'weak' Israel, warns Americans not to intervene but doesn't commit to greater conflict; Netanyahu tells him: You cannot imagine how much a war will cost you

9 bereaved Israeli families bring ICC war crime, genocide complaint against Hamas

Investigation into October 7 massacre and subsequent Israel-Hamas war could be conducted within probe into Israel launched by ICC in 2021

16

Reports: US officials warn Israel it has limited time before support for war wanes

Amid Israel's war against Hamas, US media says pressure growing in Washington to call for ceasefire and create distance from images coming out of Strip

15

Anne Frank House to serve as polling station for Dutch vote

Amsterdam mayor says 'extra attention will be paid to the security of this polling station given the situation in Israel and Palestinian Territories'

14

Daily Briefing Nov 3: Day 28 – Fighting heats up in north as Gaza City is encircled

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on US drones seeking hostages and Golani Brigade battle; reporter Canaan Lidor on European Jews feeling war's ripple effects; report from Eilat

Iranian woman sentenced to death for adultery, state media says

Woman can appeal sentence of death by stoning, which was handed down after husband says he saw her with another man at home

12

As Blinken meets PM, IDF airs call it says shows Hamas storing fuel under Gaza hospital

Israel working to resist international pressure to allow fuel into Strip; military ground op death toll reaches 24; US said to be flying drones over Gaza in hunt for hostages

11

For South Florida’s Jews, Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war is a political test

Inside the Republican stronghold, the Jewish community finds unexpected comfort in support for Israel from US president

09

Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to break silence as Lebanon border skirmishes intensify

Iran-backed terror chief to make first public comments since devastating Hamas attack in speech that may signal if Lebanon group will widen conflict

07

Blinken to face uphill battle for Gaza war pauses at Israel meetings and Arab summit

Secretary notes civilians 'bearing brunt' of military campaign and says he'll discuss steps to address this during trip, as US privately pushes limiting strikes to southern Gaza

05

Austria increases payments to Holocaust survivors for first time in decades

Some 2,500 survivors to receive direct compensation of 5,000 euros this year, which Claims Conference says 'will go a long way for some of the more vulnerable'

04

After Netanyahu-Blinken meeting, Israel said to vow no fuel will enter Gaza

Families of Gaza hostages vow to stay outside IDF’s Tel Aviv HQ until PM vows no truce * Ahead of Nasrallah speech, IDF says ‘high alert’ in north * Ground op death toll up to 24

Polls show lower support for Israel among young Americans amid war against Hamas

Surveys conducted in wake of Gaza-ruling terror group's October 7 massacres indicate Democratic backing for Jewish state declining, Americans wary of being drawn into Mideast war

01

IDF releases radio recording, footage of troops fending off Hamas ambush in Gaza

'I just need suppressing fire to repel the terrorists' attacks,' Golani commander says during dramatic overnight gun battle in which over 20 Hamas operatives believed killed

Thai workers face dilemma: Stay and endure war, or flee but lose vital wages

7,000 Thai laborers left Israel after 23 were kidnapped to Gaza, 32 killed in October 7 massacre; others stay to keep earning salary 8 times higher than in Thailand

Ministers vote to transfer tax funds to PA, subtracting money designated for Gaza

Security cabinet says it has 'cut all contact' with Gaza, vows to return detained laborers back to Strip; Washington had pushed Israel to release funds after Smotrich freeze

Thursday, Nov 2

00

Over 100 aid trucks enter Gaza in a day for 1st time since start of Israel-Hamas war

Palestinian Red Crescent says 374 trucks of food, water and medicine or medical supplies have entered via Rafah since October 21, but fighting still making deliveries difficult

23

Minister rolls out bill to strip citizenship from terror supporters in wartime

Moshe Arbel says new law will show those who support 'Hamas Nazis' are 'not one of us,' after outcry over Israeli Arab actress' online posts celebrating October 7 massacre