Former SLA members refuse to speak in the face of reprisals, but these young Lebanese-Israelis believe it's their mission to raise the curtain on the truth about Hezbollah

Kibbutz Alumim in the Gaza border area partners with experts to plant agave succulents in Negev desert terroir, hoping to produce local mezcal spirit within a few years

Araghchi appears to threaten US over possible deployment of soldiers in Israel to operate complex missile defense system, as Israel said to narrow down potential targets

Until recently home to a Jewish Museum exhibit, 17th-century Klausen hosted a local progressive congregation whose regular space couldn't fit the crowds expected for the sacred day

5 arrested as activists block Tel Aviv highway, light tires to form message: 'Sorry we were taken hostage'; Families Forum and others arrange prayer services at Hostages Square

Long overshadowed militarily by Iran-backed terror group and unable to keep it away from border, army has withdrawn to 5 km from frontier, but may put up a fight if IDF approaches

US defense chief voices 'deep concern' to Gallant over reported targeting of UN peacekeepers * Jewish school in Canada hit by gunfire during Yom Kippur * Sirens in north overnight

Nations 'urge the parties of the conflict to respect UNIFIL's presence,' after force accused Israel of targeting its positions amid ground op against Hezbollah