Former President Donald Trump is reportedly feeling the pressure as Election Day approaches, grappling with anxiety and sleepless nights as he monitors polling numbers in his bid to reclaim the White House. According to a campaign official who spoke with Axios, Trump has been more hands-on than ever, frequently questioning his staff and urging them to ramp up efforts to secure victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. “Trump’s anxiety is evident in his late-night and early morning calls to aides, peppering them with questions on how things are going—and whether they think he’ll win,” reported Axios.

The IDF’s operation to dismantle Hamas strongholds in northern Gaza could take at least six more months, IDF officials told Ynet on Sunday, as they work to clear the area of terrorists and secure the region. Key progress has been made in Jabaliya, a major Hamas stronghold just 2.5 miles from Gaza City, where Israeli forces have taken control, allowing civilians to evacuate and cutting off the area from further infiltration. To prevent terrorists from escaping among civilians, Israeli forces have employed facial recognition technology at checkpoints, identifying and detaining around 600 suspected Hamas operatives to date.

As the annual New York City Marathon gears up for Sunday, residents and travelers should prepare for significant road closures along the marathon route. The 26.2 marathon route starts in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island before traveling across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn. The race begins with the professional wheelchair division at 8 a.m., with the final wave of runners taking off at 11:30 a.m. The marathon route then moves into Brooklyn, over the Pulaski Bridge into Queens, the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan, the Madison Avenue Bridge into the Bronx and the Willis Avenue Bridge into Manhattan. The finish line is located at West 67th Street in Manhattan’s iconic Central Park.

Iran is preparing a “definitive and painful” response to Israel’s recent strike on its territory, expected to occur ahead of the U.S. presidential election on November 5, according to a senior Iranian source cited by CNN. The anonymous source, who reportedly has insight into Iranian government discussions, confirmed that Tehran intends to retaliate, saying: “The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Zionist regime’s aggression will be definitive and painful.” This anticipated move follows heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, stemming from Israel’s counterstrike in response to Iran’s October 1 missile attack. While Israel has anticipated a reaction, Iran had previously appeared cautious about escalating the situation.

Ballot drop boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, that were set on fire early Monday morning, were found with incendiary devices inside that were marked “Free Gaza” at both locations. In Vancouver, the blaze may have damaged hundreds of ballots before it was extinguished. Similarly, Portland authorities reported arson at a ballot drop box the same night. Investigators are connecting these attacks to a previous incident on October 8 in Vancouver, where officials removed an incendiary device marked with “Free Gaza” and “Free Palestine” from a ballot box. Although that device caused no damage, the repeated targeting and political messaging have prompted the FBI to investigate whether the markings were meant to convey a message or to distract from other possible motives.

With less than a week before Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is incredibly close in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state with 19 electoral votes at stake. According to three new polls, both candidates are locked in a virtual tie as they campaign intensively in a state that played a decisive role in recent elections. A Quinnipiac University poll conducted from October 24-28 shows Trump holding a narrow one-point lead over Harris, with 47% support compared to her 46%. A CNN poll indicates an exact tie, with each candidate at 48% support among likely voters.

A high-speed car chase through Williamsburg on Tuesday nearly ended in disaster as a driver, pursued by officers from the NYPD’s 94th Precinct, sped onto the sidewalk, narrowly missing several bystanders. The pursuit began when officers attempted to pull over the suspect vehicle, but the driver refused to stop, leading police through the neighborhood at dangerous speeds. The chase took a harrowing turn on Wythe Avenue, where the driver veered onto the sidewalk at South 8th Street, coming perilously close to chassidish bochurim on the sidewalk. Thankfully, they were able to jump out of the way just in time, avoiding injury.

In an obvious sign of waning confidence, several of America’s largest and traditionally liberal-leaning newspapers have declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential run, suggesting that even mainstream media is bracing for a strong showing by Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and now USA Today—the nation’s fourth-largest newspaper—have all withheld their endorsements, an unusual and telling move for outlets that have historically backed Democratic candidates. The Washington Post’s decision not to endorse Harris has led to a sharp backlash from its liberal readership, with the paper seeing a tidal wave of subscription cancellations.

With barely a week to go until the 2024 presidential election, new poll averages from Decision Desk HQ/The Hill reveal former President Donald Trump holding a narrow lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in every key battleground state. The data, which includes averages from dozens of recent polls, shows Trump gaining ground in states critical to securing an Electoral College victory. In Florida, where 26 polls were analyzed, Trump leads Harris with 51.7% to her 45.1%, a margin of 6.6 points. This represents a significant shift in Trump’s favor, with a 2.0-point increase since last month. Nevada also shows a close race, with Trump narrowly leading Harris 48.1% to 47.2% based on 43 polls.

The IDF has announced that four reservist soldiers from the 8207th Battalion, 228th Brigade (Alon), were killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon. Just last night, YWN published that 13 soldiers were killed over the second days of Sukkos. The fallen soldiers were engaged in clashes with Hezbollah forces when they sustained fatal injuries. At least 14 others were wounded. The soldiers killed in action are: – Captain (res.) Rabbi Avraham Yosef Goldberg, 43, from Jerusalem, who served as the Battalion Rabbi. – Master Sergeant (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, 30, from Jerusalem, a soldier in the 8207th Battalion. – Captain (res.) Amit Chayut, 29, from Haifa, who was a Platoon Commander. – Major (res.) Eliav Amram Abitbol, 36, from Eitan, the Company Deputy Commander.