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Cpt. Omer Neutra, 21: Tank commander sought to ‘make an impact’-Tue, 10/21/2025,07:06

Killed while battling Hamas along the Gaza border on October 7, his body taken captive The post Cpt. Omer Neutra, 21: Tank commander sought to ‘make an impact’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite-Tue, 10/21/2025,06:42

Tehran's strategy of self-sufficiency and closer trade with allies China and Russia may not be enough to shield nation of 92 million from imminent economic blow The post Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Netanyahu ousts national security adviser Hanegbi amid reported differences-Tue, 10/21/2025,06:36

Outgoing official, who reportedly opposed strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Gaza city op, says 'terrible failure of October 7 must be thoroughly investigated’ The post Netanyahu ousts national security adviser Hanegbi amid reported differences appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Vance, in Israel, says ‘peace is going to last,’ Hamas disarmament non-negotiable-Tue, 10/21/2025,06:29

Trump VP says choppy waters expected in ceasefire between 'people who hate each other, who have been fighting for a very long time'; recovering all deceased hostages will take time The post Vance, in Israel, says ‘peace is going to last,’ Hamas disarmament non-negotiable appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas claims to deal ‘severe blow’ to Gazan militia with ties to Israel-Tue, 10/21/2025,05:43

Terror group says it arrested members of Abu Shabab militia, seized its equipment in southern Gaza, as it seeks to reassert control over Strip The post Hamas claims to deal ‘severe blow’ to Gazan militia with ties to Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Knesset passes law doubling funds for organizations working with disabled soldiers-Tue, 10/21/2025,05:17

Legislation mandates an annual budget of at least NIS 10 million ($3 million) for groups working for the benefit of disabled vets and victims of hostilities The post Knesset passes law doubling funds for organizations working with disabled soldiers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

‘Disgrace’: Knesset Diaspora panel chair pans Chikli for inviting British firebrand-Tue, 10/21/2025,04:51

MK Kariv says Tommy Robinson's visit shows Diaspora minister is 'uninterested in fighting antisemitism'; representatives of his ministry and the Foreign Ministry deny involvement The post ‘Disgrace’: Knesset Diaspora panel chair pans Chikli for inviting British firebrand appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas says it will hand over bodies of two more deceased hostages Tuesday night-Tue, 10/21/2025,04:13

Israel returns remains of 15 Palestinians after release of slain hostage Tal Haimi's body overnight; two troops lightly hurt in explosion in Gaza The post Hamas says it will hand over bodies of two more deceased hostages Tuesday night appeared first on The Times of Israel.

‘Our strength is in our unity’: Freed hostage Avinatan Or embraced by crowds as he heads home from hospital-Tue, 10/21/2025,03:19

Or tells crowd in West Bank settlement he hopes nation can remain united, says people have been 'flooding' him and other hostages with love since release from Gaza The post ‘Our strength is in our unity’: Freed hostage Avinatan Or embraced by crowds as he heads home from hospital appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Chief Rabbinate says it’s willing to let women take some rabbinical tests-Tue, 10/21/2025,02:51

After High Court of Justice ruled it must open its exams to women, state rabbinical body asks court to hold another hearing and postpone implementation of its original ruling The post Chief Rabbinate says it’s willing to let women take some rabbinical tests appeared first on The Times of Israel.