“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Weekend News Summary

 

False Alarm in Eilat Sirens sounded as Shabbat began, later confirmed by the IDF as a false alarm 

Hamas Responds to Netanyahu:Called his UN remarks “demonization” and rejected his Gaza governance plan, though Hamas leaders have previously urged global attacks on Jews 

 Trump on Gaza Talks: Said negotiations on hostages and a ceasefire are “intensive” and Hamas knows the terms, while Israel has not yet responded 

 Israel–UAE Meeting: Netanyahu held a rare public meeting in New York with the UAE foreign minister since the Abraham Accords 

 Iran Sanctions: UN snapback sanctions on Iran take effect tonight; Iran recalled its ambassadors from Germany, Britain, and France for consultations 

 Iranian Espionage Attempt: Hundreds of Israelis reported suspicious calls attempting to recruit them as spies for Iran  

Beirut Tensions: IDF drones flew over Beirut during Hezbollah’s commemoration of Nasrallah’s elimination 

 Gaza Evacuations: Israeli defense officials estimate 780,000 Gazans have evacuated southward, leaving about 250,000 still in Gaza City 

 New Zealand: FM Winston Peters told the UNGA his country will not recognize a Palestinian state while Hamas controls Gaza and the war continues 

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