A surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen triggered sirens across central Israel earlier, according to the IDF. The military reported that the ballistic missile landed in an open area, resulting in no injuries. A short while after the incident, the IDF announced that the missile originated from Yemen. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The IDF has reported significant progress in its ongoing operations in the Tel al-Sultan area of Rafah, where troops from the 162nd Division have been carrying out precise, intelligence-driven operations against terrorists. The targeted operations have resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists from the Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who were entrenched in the area. In addition to neutralizing terrorists, the IDF has located and destroyed rocket launchers, weapons caches, and other terrorist infrastructure. Among the seized items were sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and grenades.

Israeli police have released footage showing members of the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit detaining a wanted Palestinian suspect in a hospital in the West Bank city of Halhul early Thursday morning. According to police and the Shin Bet security agency, the suspect had been injured in an attempted car bombing attack in Halhul a month ago. The man was being treated for his wounds at the hospital when the Yamam unit conducted the arrest. Authorities have not released further details on the suspect’s identity or the ongoing investigation into the car bombing attempt. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

A man wearing a Palestinian pin was shot in the stomach after charging at pro-Israel demonstrators in Newton on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a small protest where about 10 individuals waved Israeli and American flags. According to footage shared by The Daily Wire, the assailant stood across the street, accusing the group of “defending genocide” and giving them the middle finger. He then charged across the street and tackled Scott Hayes, a 47-year-old Iraq War veteran, leading to a physical altercation. During the scuffle, Hayes, who was legally carrying a firearm, shot the man in the stomach. Following the incident, a second video shows Hayes providing medical treatment to the attacker, who is reportedly suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

The IDF’s 162nd Division has been conducting targeted operations in the Rafah area over the past few months, resulting in the elimination of over 2,000 terrorists and the destruction of approximately 13 kilometers of underground tunnel routes. The operations have successfully dismantled the Rafah Brigade of the Hamas terrorist organization, with recent weeks seeing the involvement of multiple brigades and units, including the Nahal Brigade, Givati Brigade, 401st Brigade, Yahalom Unit, and Shayetet 13, in the Tel al-Sultan area. These efforts have led to the elimination of over 250 terrorists, including senior commanders such as Mahmoud Hamdan, and the destruction of 80% of underground tunnel routes near and beneath the Philadelphi Corridor.

A barrage of approximately 20 projectiles was fired towards Tzfas, with most being intercepted or falling in open areas, according to the IDF. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and there was no immediate damage apparent. Sirens were activated in surrounding communities due to concerns of falling debris from interceptors. Firefighters are currently battling a blaze near Birya, sparked by a rocket impact. The IDF says is monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as necessary. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

At least twelve people were injured today in a car explosion in the central Israeli city of Ramle, which ignited a fire that spread to two nearby stores. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and Magen David Adom (MDA) provided initial treatment to the victims before transferring them to Shamir Medical Center and Kaplan Medical Center for further care. Among the injured are four children in critical condition: a two-month-old baby, a 5-year-old girl, a 10-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old girl. Additionally, one person sustained serious injuries, while a 52-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were moderately injured. Five others are being treated for minor wounds. Israel Police, led by Central District Commander Avi Bitton, are investigating the incident.

A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman teamed up with SpaceX to test the company’s brand new spacesuits on his chartered flight. The daring spacewalk also saw SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis going out once Isaacman was safely back inside. This spacewalk was simple and quick — less than two hours — compared with the drawn-out affairs conducted by NASA. Astronauts at the International Space Station often need to move across the sprawling complex for repairs, always traveling in pairs and lugging gear. Station spacewalks can last seven to eight hours.

President Biden briefly wore a red “Trump 2024” hat during a visit to a fire station in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, sparking a mix of reactions from supporters and critics. “I’m proud of you now….” said the Trump supporter who handed Biden the hat, according to video obtained by conservative influencer Benny Johnson. Shortly after, Biden posed with a group of children donning pro-Donald Trump attire in a photo op at a Pennsylvania firehouse on Wednesday, September 11. The president appeared awkward as he stood in the middle of about 16 kids, many donning shirts in support of Trump. The White House acknowledged the incident, saying that Biden wore the hat “as a gesture” of bipartisanship, following his remarks on the country’s unity after 9/11.

The IDF said on Thursday that military forces rescued two Israeli civilians after their boat drifted into Lebanese waters. “Earlier today, a report was received about two Israeli civilians on a disabled civilian vessel that drifted into Lebanese waters,” the IDF spokesperson said. “Upon receiving the report, naval and air forces were deployed to the area.” “After identifying and establishing contact with the vessel, the naval forces began a rescue operation and brought the civilian ship back to the sovereign waters of the State of Israel.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)