Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Eilat Mayor Eli Lankari. The Prime Minister asked for strength in support of him and the residents of Eilat following the drone crash in the city.

The Prime Minister wished the injured a speedy recovery and stated that any attack on Israeli cities would deal a severe and painful blow to the Houthi terror regime, as the past has shown.

The Prime Minister also informed the Mayor that he had spoken with the Israel Defense Forces High Command this evening to explore ways to improve the response to air threats to the city.

Mayor Lankari thanked the Prime Minister and asked for his support ahead of his important and historic speech to the UN General Assembly.

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed with President Vučić ways to further deepen cooperation between Israel and Serbia, particularly in the areas of security and trade.

The Prime Minister thanked the President for his unwavering support for Israel's efforts to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including Alon Ohel, a Serbian citizen.

The Prime Minister shared with the Serbian President details of his conversation with Ohel's parents, which took place after Hamas released a video showing their son being brutally held captive by the terrorist organization.

The two leaders discussed opportunities to expand economic cooperation and other areas of interaction between Israel and Argentina.The Prime Minister warmly thanked President Miley, calling him a true friend of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. He emphasized that the President firmly rejects the systematic, unfounded accusations against Israel at the United Nations and other international forums.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peña discussed expanding cooperation between Israel and Paraguay in various areas, including security, technology, energy, and others.Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked President Peña for his unwavering support for Israel and his resolute stance against anti-Semitism and terrorism, including Paraguay's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations.The Prime Minister commended Paraguay's consistent opposition to anti-Israel sentiment at the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, and other international organizations.

Following the public relations effort and in advance of the Prime Minister's historic speech to the UN General Assembly, numerous giant signs reading "Remember October 7th" against the backdrop of the Israeli flag were erected throughout New York, in front of the UN building and in Times Square.Dozens of media vans bearing similar signs continue to drive around the city, confronting pro-Palestinian demonstrations.- Signage in Times Square

As part of international public relations efforts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the screening of the October 7 atrocity film in a room at the United Nations building.The full atrocity film is currently being screened in cooperation with the Prime Minister's Office and the Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces.- Photo: Prime Minister's Spokesperson's Office.

In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces live from the United Nations building in New York that the Israeli military has taken over the telephones of Gaza residents and Hamas activists. His speech will now be broadcast live on these devices.The Prime Minister addresses the residents of the Gaza Strip and makes it clear that the war can end immediately with the return of all hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.The Prime Minister emphasized: "Those who do this will live; those who do not will be persecuted."

In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech was broadcast live over giant loudspeakers at the border with the Gaza Strip.The Prime Minister addressed the hostages and called out their names.

In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces live from the United Nations building in New York that the Israeli military has taken over the telephones of Gaza residents and Hamas activists. His speech will now be broadcast live on these devices.The Prime Minister addresses the residents of the Gaza Strip and makes it clear that the war can end immediately with the return of all hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.The Prime Minister emphasized:"Those who do this will live; those who do not will be persecuted."

The government has unanimously approved the appointment of Major General David Zini as Commander-in-Chief of the Shin Bet for a five-year term.Major General Zini will assume his post on October 5, 2025, Tishri 13, 5776.Major General Zini has served in numerous operational and leadership positions in the Israel Defense Forces, including as a fighter in Sayeret Matkal, commander of the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade, commander of the Egoz Unit, commander of the Alexandroni Brigade, officer in the Central Command, founder of the Commando Brigade, commander of the National Ground Training Center, commander of the Education and Training Command and the General Staff Corps, and founder of the Hasmonean Brigade. Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed the appointment of Major General Zini as Commander-in-Chief of the Shin Bet, stating that the post-October 7 reality requires a new Shin Bet leader who does not come from within the organization.Major General Zini's critical thinking in his various roles, his ability to think outside the box and adapt the system to a changing reality, and his extensive operational experience in force development and command led to the conclusion that he is currently the most suitable person to lead the Shin Bet.The government wishes Major General Zini success in his role and wishes all of Israel the best for a successful outcome.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a terrorist cell planning attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets was uncovered in Germany.The arrest of members of the cell, suspected of being affiliated with Hamas, was made possible by the close cooperation between the Mossad and German security and intelligence agencies.As part of the operation, the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) arrested three members of the terrorist cell carrying weapons intended for a terrorist attack.This arrest is yet another Mossad operation in Europe in recent weeks, conducted in cooperation with local security and law enforcement agencies, including in Austria. The investigation into the thwarted terrorist attack, the identification of the perpetrators, and the seizure of the weapons spanned several countries and are part of the Mossad's broader operations in Europe, which also included the discovery of weapons caches and the arrest of suspected terrorist operatives.The Mossad will continue to operate worldwide to prevent terrorist activities against Israelis and Jews abroad, working closely with security and intelligence agencies in Israel and around the world.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first working meeting with the new head of the Israeli Shin Bet, retired Major General David Zini.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "There is much to do, and I wish you success. Your success – the security of the state."- Photos: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO.- Video: Itay Beit-On/GPO, Sound: Nir Sharaf/GPO.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.The two leaders discussed the Trump plan and agreed to continue to put pressure on Hamas to secure the release of all abductees.Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's support for Israel and said: "We will continue to act decisively until all the goals of the war are achieved, including the release of all abductees and ensuring Israel's security."

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the departure of an Israeli delegation led by Minister Ron Dermer for negotiations. The delegation will depart tomorrow for the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Prime Minister Netanyahu held an extensive discussion this evening to prepare the Israeli-Palestinian peace team for its departure to Sharm el-Sheikh, where negotiations with the mediators will take place.

Two years have passed since the October 7 attack—the gruesome massacre of our brothers and sisters, the residents of the Western Negev, and the members of the Nubia Party.We have paid a very painful price. Babies, children, adults, and the elderly were murdered with shocking cruelty by Hamas terrorists. 251 men and women were abducted into the terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip.My wife and I bow in memory of our martyrs and fallen soldiers, whose images will be forever etched in our hearts. We embrace the grieving families with affection, wish a full recovery to those wounded in body and soul, and, of course, continue to work with every means possible for the release of all those abducted—living and dead.Our bloodthirsty enemies struck us hard, but they did not break us. They soon discovered the immense strength of the Israeli people. The War of Revival on seven fronts is a fateful war for the homeland—a war for our very existence and future.Alongside the immense pain, we feel great pride in our country's miraculous resilience.Our soldiers and commanders are waging a hair-raising war against those who seek to harm us on all fronts, near and far. Whoever raises their hand against us will suffer unprecedented, crushing blows.Together we broke the Iranian axis, together we changed the face of the Middle East, together we will ensure Israel's eternity.Citizens of Israel,We are in fateful days of decision. We will continue to work to achieve all of the war's goals:The return of all those abducted, the removal of the Hamas regime, and the promise that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.Together we will stand firm—and together, with G-d's help, we will prevail.

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the operation to free the abductees under the name "Return to Their Borders."

US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are also present at the cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.-

Photos: Maayan Toaf/GPO.