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‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election

Israeli expats are spending thousands of dollars to cast ballots in an election they see as critical to their country’s future.

Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change."
(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report

Banner from the Likud campaing showing Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Trump denies discussing Netanyahu request for another endorsement: ‘I never spoke about it’

 US-ISRAEL-DIPLOMACY Israeli and US flags are seen on the table as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on February 5, 2025; illustrative

Israel’s moment of truth: Knesset election pivotal to future US-Israel relationship - opinion


Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’

The confirmation follows an Axios report revealing a US intelligence warning that Iran has significantly escalated efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and beyond.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Trump says US may renew strikes against Iran, 'do another little Epic Fury'

"We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate.

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at the Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida on October 23, 2026.

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

The FBI and the Ogden City Police Department searched Skyler AJ Rose's home and allegedly found six pipe bombs, two rifles, and ammunition.

Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, was indicted on multiple federal charges on October 22, 2026.

Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, targeting expanded cooperation in defense, energy, and investment.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a press conference at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 22, 2026.

Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections

Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say

The DHS Inspector General's Office has been investigating Lewandowski's involvement in the handling of certain government contracts, according to one of the people, a DHS official.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, US, October 3, 2026.

Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks

Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow on Thursday, as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest US push to end war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the newly elected parliament in Moscow Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump's Gaza peace plan - report

Huckabee’s concerns focused on the International Gaza Support Center, questioning whether the center could continue operations as the US plans to hand over responsibilities to civilian staff.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers a speech at the ARC Summit, a healthcare innovation conference, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, October 21, 2026

Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says

The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October. 

Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.