Israel and Morocco announce embassy upgrade, deepen Abraham Accords partnership. “The friendship between the Moroccan and Jewish peoples has deep roots and a rich history,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

‘NAZA’ documentary fails to show IDF efforts to prevent civilian casualties, former officer says. The film is consistent with a pattern of people judging Israel without understanding the realities of war, Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi tells JNS.

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday. Long before elaborately designed sukkahs, store-bought decorations and photos shared on social media, Sukkot in Israel was very much a communal celebration.

US deploys National Guard drone, electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East. The 116th Brigade’s Mobile Brigade Combat Team blends traditional ground maneuver froces with UAS, EW and counter-UAS tools. It will be deployed amid high tensions in the Middle East

PA president’s son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials. Canadian passport proves insufficient as Yasser Abbas not allowed on flight from Dubai to NYC, where he planned to meet foreign delegations on UN sidelines, sources tell ToI

Morocco’s ruling coalition tops vote; candidate who called Jewish leader ‘cancer’ elected. Same candidate has also stomped on Israeli flag; Islamist opposition gains ground in low-turnout election colored by Ceuta crisis, prep for 2030 soccer World Cup

350 cultural figures back Jewish author dropped from Spanish festival over Israel support. Ariana Harwicz says organizers bowed to pressure; festival claims cancellation followed complaints from university community, school rejects move and defends open debate

Gunman shouted ‘you’re going to die for the Jews’ at cop during Onatrio synagogue attack. Officials say ex-Canadian soldier targeted Yom Kippur service and was equipped for potential mass killing; officer shot multiple times helped keep him out

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit. “This news is a reminder that the idea that Jewish people are not sporty is a myth laced with antisemitic tropes about Jewish physical weakness,” Campaign Against Antisemitism said.