A balcony collapsed onto the popular Yashka restaurant on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv, with police confirming no injuries occurred in the incident. An engineer has been dispatched to examine the structural failure and determine the cause of the collapse, according to local authorities.
Several streets in Tel Aviv will be temporarily blocked starting at 4:00 PM ahead of the soccer match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium. The affected streets include Amatz, She'erit Israel, HaTchiya, and routes 3320 and 3952 from Ben Zvi Road, as the game is scheduled for 7:45 PM.
The Nature and Parks Authority reported significant overcrowding at multiple recreational sites, including Tel Yodfat in the Lower Galilee, Beit Yanai Beach, and Tel Dor. Meanwhile, Lebanese media affiliated with Hezbollah reported that an Israeli drone fell near the Rab Thalatheen-Tiba road in southern Lebanon, with another drone allegedly dropping ordnance in the Al-Majidiya village area.
Iran's National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani arrived in Beirut for ceremonies marking the anniversary of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's assassination. At a press conference, Larijani declared, "We are ready to deal with all scenarios - if Israel attacks, it will receive a strong response." Current Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem is expected to deliver a speech as part of the commemorative events.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported that the Air Force struck approximately 120 targets in the Gaza Strip over the past day, including military structures, terrorists, and terror infrastructure. The 98th Division discovered numerous weapons caches in Gaza City containing anti-tank missiles, rockets, explosive devices, and firearms, while the 162nd Division attacked a building from which Hamas operatives were conducting surveillance.
The National Cyber Directorate issued warnings about intimidation and recruitment attempts via telephone calls, including recordings in broken Hebrew with threatening messages. The calls originate from numbers beginning with 03-6817 and 03-3067, with one recording stating: "Iranian intelligence is looking for qualified agents - competitive salary, comprehensive security." Officials emphasized these are intimidation tactics that do not damage phones and recommended hanging up immediately without pressing any digits.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the failure of proposals to delay UN sanctions on Tehran, stating that "the US betrayed diplomacy, but the E3 countries buried it." He thanked China and Russia for their support and called on the Security Council President to declare the resolution illegal, warning that the E3 countries and US bear responsibility for the consequences.
Police are seeking public assistance in locating two missing teenagers: 15-year-old Bianna Gurevich from Petah Tikva, last seen on September 10, and 15-year-old Lian Haim, also from Petah Tikva, who was last spotted on Beit Vagan Street in Afula on Wednesday at 10:00 PM. Both girls have auburn hair and brown eyes, with detailed descriptions provided to aid in the search efforts.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of American military officers from around the world to Virginia for a speech on "warrior values," according to Washington Post sources. The Pentagon has not specified the purpose of the gathering, leading some officials to question why senior military leaders who have commanded global conflicts need instruction on warrior ethos.
Several traffic incidents occurred throughout the region, including two young men around 25 years old who were moderately injured when their car crashed into scaffolding on Highway 79 near Shfaram. In Rehovot, a 50-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle, while a motorcyclist in his twenties suffered serious injuries after skidding on Hanasi Boulevard in Haifa.
International tensions escalated as two Orthodox Jewish passengers were pushed by a Muslim wearing traditional pilgrim attire at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The incident, captured on video and shared by the Betar Worldwide movement, has garnered over 150,000 views and sparked discussions about rising antisemitism in travel hubs.
A New York Times investigation revealed that while US envoy Steve Whitcoff mediates between Israel and Hamas, his sons are simultaneously working to raise billions from government funds in Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait. The report details connections between the family's business interests and countries involved in diplomatic relations, though a family spokesperson dismissed the claims as a "leftist smear campaign."
The United Nations added 68 new companies to its "blacklist" of businesses operating in West Bank settlements, bringing the total to 158 companies from 11 countries. The list includes Israeli firms as well as companies from the US, Canada, China, Britain, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Israel condemned the publication as an "ugly boycott attempt."
Weather forecasters predict partly cloudy to clear conditions with a slight temperature rise in mountainous and inland areas. Visibility restrictions may occur overnight due to heavy mist and fog in the southern coastal plain and northern Negev. Expected temperatures range from 17-28°C in Jerusalem, 23-29°C in Tel Aviv, and 22-34°C in Eilat.
President Trump announced intensive Middle East negotiations regarding Gaza have been underway for four days, with all regional countries involved and Hamas aware of discussions. "There is goodwill and enthusiasm to achieve a deal, more than I have ever seen," Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that Prime Minister Netanyahu has been updated on the progress.
The developments come as international diplomatic efforts intensify, with the UAE Foreign Minister meeting Netanyahu in New York and conveying "the urgency of the need to end the war in Gaza." Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has "no intention of leaving the nuclear non-proliferation treaty" following the UN vote to reinstate sanctions on his country.
