The special afternoon prayer before Yom Kippur at Sha'ar Hanegev Junction included a special remembrance of the remaining hostages.

<p>Pentagon says Secretary of Defense "reaffirmed ironclad support for Israel's right to defend itself" in conversation with Defense Minister. Axios reports: Gallant discussed with Austin the Israeli plans for retaliation against Iran.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>French President claims Israel is “deliberately targeting” UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon: Absolutely unacceptable.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>IDF says hostile aircraft infiltration sirens were sounded in several areas in central Israel. Interception attempts were conducted.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Yom Kippur in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

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Sirens sounded in Sderot

University accuses the Betar organization of 'threatening social media posts' as well as 'acts of violence and vandalism.' World Betar Movement CEO: 'A clear directive to SJP and their terror supporters at NYU to carry out violence against Jewish students.'