IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin provides an update from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon: All of the terrorists who were inside the infrastructure were eliminated or fled.

<p>The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received a report of two vessels being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 6.5 kilometers west of Khasab, Oman.</p><p>According to the agency, the crew of another vessel reported seeing four unidentified missiles strike the two vessels. A fire broke out on one of them, while the condition of the second vessel was unknown. UKMTO reports indicate that several vessels in the area have been affected in recent days amid ongoing military operations.</p>

<p>Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, approached Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Yisrael Party, with an offer to sign a surplus-vote agreement, but Winter is expected to reject it, <i>Kan 11 News</i> reported Thursday evening.</p><p>However, Winter has not ruled out the possibility of signing a surplus-vote agreement with Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. Likud plans to pressure Ben Gvir to sign such an agreement later on, despite its negative stance toward Winter.</p>

Both Abayyé and Reish Lakish said that we read the admonitions in Parashat Ki Tavo immediately before Rosh Hashanah “so that the year should finish together with its curses" - each for his own reasons. What were they?

<p>Last night (Thursday), IDF surveillance identified indications of activity in preparation for a smuggling attempt in the eastern border area.</p><p>Following the findings, forces from the Jordan Valley and Foothills Brigade, officers from the Israel Police Jordan Border Unit of the Judea and Samaria District, and Border Police forces in Judea and Samaria operated jointly and established ambushes in the area.</p><p>During the operation, two residents of Jericho were arrested. More than 30 pistols and two M-16 rifles were seized.</p><p>The suspects and weapons were transferred for further investigation by the Judea and Samaria District Central Unit.</p>

Tens of thousands of worshippers arrive at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem to take part in the final recitation of Selichot before Rosh Hashanah.

The US imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah and Iranian proxy networks as Washington expands its campaign to cut Tehran off from financial support.

Around 50,000 people attend late night Selichot service at the Western Wall. Rabbis and public figures pray for unity, the safety of Israel's soldiers and the recovery of the wounded.