<p>IDF foils a cross-border arms smuggling from Syria, arresting two suspects and seizing five firearms. </p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas says Europe wants a role in Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” stressing the bloc should be “a player, not just a payer” in post-war reconstruction efforts.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Using Air Force aircraft, the IDF attacked a number of Hezbollah terrorist targets in the Bekaa Region, including military camps of the 'Radwan' force, where they identified Hezbollah terrorists.</p><p>The IDF stated that the military camps that were attacked are used by Hezbollah to conduct terrorist training and education for planning and executing terrorist plots against IDF forces and citizens of Israel.</p><p>As part of the terrorist training and education in the camps, the terrorists undergo shooting drills and additional training in the use of various types of weapons.</p>

Hamas demands the release of six senior terrorists, including Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Sa’adat, in exchange for hostages, alongside requests for aid trucks and easing Gaza movement.

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday held a phone call to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, the Kremlin stated.</p><p>"Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The sides discussed in detail the current developments in the Middle East, including in the context of the US president’s plan for the normalization in the Gaza Strip," the statement said.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>President Trump voices optimism for a Gaza peace deal, praising Israel and noting Hamas progress, while denying reports of tension with Netanyahu. </p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

A new ADL-Jewish Federations of North America study finds 1/3 of American Jews witnessed an incident of actual or threatened antisemitic violence in the past year; and believe it to be a normal Jewish experience.

<p>The Shai District Police, in cooperation with IDF forces and Border Police officers, have completed their preparations for visits to the Cave of the Patriarchs and the Jewish community in Hebron during Sukkot.</p><p>With the approval of District Commander Chief Superintendent Moshe Pinchi, security forces will be deployed along the main roads to maintain order, regulate traffic, and provide a rapid response when necessary.</p><p>Public transportation and shuttle services will operate from Teddy Stadium and Kiryat Arba for visitors. Parking arrangements and safety guidelines have also been set. The police urge the public to follow their instructions and stay updated on traffic conditions.</p>