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Jordan strikes armed groups in Syria it says tied to church attack; Damascus: Civilians killed

Amman does not say which groups it targeted, but says ‘many members of terror group’ killed and wounded; Damascus says at least 7 killed, including women and children
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Houthis: Egypt’s decision to give military support to Saudi Arabia is declaration of war

Comment from member of Iran-backed group’s political bureau comes after Egyptian parliament approved support for Mecca-pact partner, though no request has yet been made
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Israel goes to the polls: A guide to the election and the battle to form a government

With neither bloc assured of a majority, here’s how Israel’s electoral system works, what could decide the election, and how Netanyahu could remain in power — even if he loses
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Jordan arrests three suspects over deadly shooting attack on church

Officials say three men were wounded in the dawn shootout in Karak; authorities have not publicly identified ties to Islamist terror groups
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CENTCOM chief visits Strait of Hormuz amid ‘milestone’ of crude oil exports

“We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Gulf partners and the shipping industry,” said Adm. Brad Cooper.
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‘Fair game’: Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations – report

US officials expressed concern Iran was in the “advanced stages” of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli or US strike against it.
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Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation

The upheaval also spread beyond the Saudi capital. More than 7,800 flights, or 45% of all scheduled departures from Saudi airports, were canceled between October 8 and October 25.
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IDF arrests five Hamas, Islamic Jihad affiliates in Samaria raids

Troops searched more than 50 locations for weapons and questioned suspects affiliated with Hamas.
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Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump’s Gaza peace pla

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee questioned whether the Board of Peace would be able to carry out US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza without additional planning and resources from the US government, according to a cable obtained by Politico.

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Former Iranian policeman, convicted in US of aiding sanctions evasion, faces Canadian deportation

The Canadian government ordered that a former Iranian policeman, who was living in Toronto under an assumed name, be deported after he pleaded guilty in the United States to aiding the regime in Tehran.

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October 7 victims’ families sue Meta for streaming footage of murders and abductions

Plaintiffs in class action suit demand social media giant pay over $1 billion, saying Facebook, Instagram served as ‘inseparable part of Hamas’s terrorist infrastructure’.

Read more: The Times of Israel

Netanyahu orders Hebron sealed off, full West Bank closure after Hamas terror attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the city of Hebron to be cordoned off and for the entire West Bank to be blocked from entry and exit starting on Friday morning, after five people were wounded in a terror attack in the area carried out by Hamas terrorists.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

Two IDF soldiers killed in terrorist shooting near Hebron

Two IDF soldiers were killed and three other people were wounded in a terrorist shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction in the Hebron area of Judea on Friday morning.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

Iran puts ‘Trump’ behind bars in new Tehran propaganda installation

Anti-American propaganda is a common sight on the streets of the Iranian capital, but authorities have gone a step further with their latest effort — a life-size jail cell with an actor playing US President Donald Trump languishing inside.

Read More: The Times of Israel

Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry

A Norwegian auction house canceled the sale of a valuable parchment fragment from a Torah scroll, following intervention by Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

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Israeli intelligence helps Saudi Arabia target Houthis as IDF prepares for potential escalation

IDF intelligence continues to provide Saudi Arabia with exceptional capabilities to assist its military operations against the Houthis through US mediation, a defense official confirmed on Thursday.

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Turkey waiting for sale contract from Qatar for Eurofighter Typhoon jets, defense ministry says

Under the deal with Britain, Qatar and Oman can supply Turkey with some of its own Typhoons, though that requires a separate sales contract.
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Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities in Beirut as IDF prepares for possible renewed fighting

"They are making a major effort to regain operational experience and return to peak combat readiness," a security official said about Hezbollah.
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In since-deleted post, El-Sayed defended ‘friend’ who supported Brotherhood

(Oct. 15, 2026 / JNS)
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan whose opponent has said has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, referred in a since deleted 2021 post to Mohamed Soltan, who was jailed for providing material support to the Brotherhood, as a “friend,” the Washington Free Beacon reported.

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Hezbollah recruiting convicts in Latin America for revenue, relaxing ideological requirements

Operation Trapiche, a counterterrorism operation launched by Brazil’s Federal Police in November 2023 with support from Israel’s Mossad, has shed light on Hezbollah’s efforts to outsource operatives.
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