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Israel ex-security chief sues Netanyahu for Oct 7 defamation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) has insisted that Hamas Oct 7 attack could have been prevented had the Shin Bet’s then director, Ronen Bar, called to wake him that morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) has insisted that Hamas Oct 7 attack could have been prevented had the Shin Bet’s then director, Ronen Bar, called to wake him that morning.

Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

A Palestinian man rides a cart pulled by a donkey amid the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, Oct 7.
A Palestinian man rides a cart pulled by a donkey amid the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, Oct 7.

Israel puts military on high alert for Oct 7 anniversary, warns Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.

For freed Israeli hostages, every moment is now precious

Agam Berger, 22, a former hostage, practices the violin ahead of performances at two memorial ceremonies for the third anniversary of October 7 at her home in Holon, Israel, September 17, 2026. Agam Berger was abducted from the Nahal Oz military base in southern Israel during the deadly Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, where she was serving as a surveillance soldier, and taken hostage to Gaza; she was held for 482 days before being released on January 30, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem
Agam Berger, 22, a former hostage, practices the violin ahead of performances at two memorial ceremonies for the third anniversary of October 7 at her home in Holon, Israel, September 17, 2026. Agam Berger was abducted from the Nahal Oz military base in southern Israel during the deadly Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, where she was serving as a surveillance soldier, and taken hostage to Gaza; she was held for 482 days before being released on January 30, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem

October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel

FILE PHOTO: Israeli President Isaac Herzog interacts with Sharon Sharabi, brother of Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas, during his visit to Hostages Square, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli President Isaac Herzog interacts with Sharon Sharabi, brother of Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas, during his visit to Hostages Square, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to \"extinguish antisemitism\", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to \"extinguish antisemitism\", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel, which says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of an October ceasefire, has stepped up strikes on the group in recent weeks.
Israel, which says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of an October ceasefire, has stepped up strikes on the group in recent weeks.

Israel’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sept 27, Israeli official says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, on Sept 24.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, on Sept 24.

Four killed in Gaza in strikes, Israel says it killed a Hamas finance chief

Palestinian firefighters extinguishing a fire on a vehicle hit by an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sept 23.
Palestinian firefighters extinguishing a fire on a vehicle hit by an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sept 23.

Netanyahu says will 'tell the truth' on Israel's actions at United Nations

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

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