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Several ambulances belonging to Hatzolah Northwest were set ablaze outside a shul in London’s Golders Green neighborhood early Monday morning, in what is being treated as a likely antisemitic attack.

Security camera footage shared with CNN shows three masked individuals approaching a Hatzolah Northwest ambulance and deliberately setting it on fire. The timestamp on the footage reads 1:36 a.m. Monday, and the location is identified as Machzikei Hadath, the name of the adjacent shul.

BREAKING: Video shows 3 hooded men poor gas, ignite the blaze and flee the scene of a massive Hatzolah ambulance arson attack in Golders Green, London. pic.twitter.com/STpJojH7tz

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A local resident, Charlie Richards, told CNN that she heard “multiple explosions since 2:00 a.m.” Footage she recorded captured a large burst of orange flames followed by thick smoke rising into the sky.

Golders Green, known for its large and established Jewish community, is home to numerous shuls, mosdos, and kosher establishments, making the incident particularly disturbing for local residents.

London’s fire services confirmed to CNN that crews responded to an incident in the Golders Green area. A spokesperson said that at this stage they could not verify the cause of the fire or confirm whether an explosion had taken place.

The attack comes amid a noticeable increase in antisemitic incidents across London in recent years. Just last month, a Jewish-owned bakery was vandalized following a pro-Palestinian Arab protest in which the business was accused of “funding Israel.”

In December, anti-Israel demonstrators targeted another bakery in London owned by Israelis.

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In November, police were forced to relocate an anti-Israel protest away from St. John’s Wood shul after dozens of protesters gathered outside.

A month earlier, an Israeli academic delivering a lecture at City St. George’s, University of London, had his class disrupted when anti-Israel activists stormed the room, shouting accusations and issuing threats.

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Air raid sirens sounded across central and southern Israel shortly after midnight early Monday, after Iran launched a missile equipped with a splitting warhead. The projectile was successfully intercepted, and no injuries were reported, though debris fell in several locations.

Falling fragments were documented in a number of areas in central Israel. Reports indicated impacts in Bnei Brak and Moshav Gat Rimon, while additional damage from debris was reported in Petach Tikva.

תיעוד התפזרות רסיסי טיל מצרר מעל שמי הארץ

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Earlier Sunday evening, warning sirens were activated twice in northern Israel following additional launches from Iran. Those incidents did not result in any injuries or direct hits. According to initial assessments, one of the missiles fired during that barrage landed in Lebanese territory.

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin addressed the developments Sunday night, speaking about the increased pace of Iranian attacks over the past day.

“We have just gone through a complex day on the home front. The fire from Iran and Lebanon continues. We are deepening and expanding our strikes in Iran and Lebanon. We must not forget – we are fighting against a terrorist regime and its proxies. This is an essential campaign. We have achieved significant successes, but it is also exacting a heavy price from us,” Defrin began.

He also stated that “interceptors were fired in Dimona and Arad, but unfortunately we were unable to intercept the missiles launched. Our investigation has shown that the failures in these incidents are unrelated to one another.”

“The threats we faced tonight are not new. These are missiles that have been fired throughout the operation and which we have successfully intercepted in the past. We investigate every such incident. Over 95% of launches are intercepted,” he added.

An Air Canada flight carrying more than 100 passengers was involved in a serious ground collision at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, striking a fire truck while taxiing after landing, according to initial reports.

The aircraft, identified as Air Canada Flight 8646 arriving from Montreal–Trudeau International Airport, reportedly collided with an airport fire vehicle on a taxiway near Runway 4. Early images from the scene show heavy damage to the nose and front section of the regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900.

Emergency crews rushed to the site within minutes, and a large-scale response was immediately underway. Initial reports indicated multiple injuries among those involved, though authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the severity of injuries.

Unconfirmed reports circulating shortly after the incident suggested the possibility of at least two fatalities and numerous critically injured victims. Officials have not verified those claims as of this time.

In the aftermath of the collision, operations at LaGuardia Airport were suspended as emergency personnel worked to treat the injured and secure the area. Passengers on board the aircraft were being evacuated as responders assessed the situation.

The U.S. administration has recently conveyed a message to Israel’s political leadership indicating that ongoing military plans could take significantly longer than expected, suggesting the war with Iran is likely to continue for several more weeks.

The message comes amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reflects U.S. assessments that efforts to restore security in the vital waterway will not be resolved quickly.

According to a report aired Sunday on Channel 12 News, American officials told Israeli counterparts that operational plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes—may require an extended period to complete.

The U.S. estimate, as cited in the report, is that the operation could take weeks, meaning the broader conflict with Iran will also be prolonged beyond initial expectations.

Officials in Washington emphasized that their objective goes beyond simply reopening the strait. Instead, they are seeking a broader strategic shift that would prevent Iran from exerting influence over global oil and gas markets. “We want a strategic change, even if it takes time,” American officials said.

This message aligns with the ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump to Iran, warning that if the strait is not reopened within 48 hours, the United States will move to destroy Iranian power stations.

Israel has reportedly been briefed on aspects of the U.S. plans and is involved in certain elements, including intelligence-sharing and advisory support related to operations in the region.

The overall takeaway from the American message is clear: if the U.S. proceeds with its planned actions, the war against Iran is not expected to end soon, but rather continue for an extended period, potentially far longer than originally anticipated.

At the same time, senior Israeli officials say that behind the scenes, a broader diplomatic effort is underway involving Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, aimed at brokering an agreement between President Donald Trump and Iran.

According to a separate report, Trump is concerned that the conflict could conclude in a way that appears to show him conceding over the Strait of Hormuz, and is seeking a different outcome in which Iran is seen as backing down. Israeli officials indicated they will align with the U.S. approach. “We would prefer that the strikes continue, but we will do what he decides. We will know by tomorrow, because Trump’s ultimatum expires tomorrow evening,” the officials said.

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu recently held consultations with senior coalition figures to discuss possible dates for upcoming elections, with late October emerging as the leading option despite earlier consideration of moving the vote forward.

According to an Israeli media report, a meeting included Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz. During the discussion, October 27 was raised as a potential election date.

The meeting reportedly covered a range of topics, including the possibility of holding elections earlier, with September and October both discussed as viable timeframes.

Participants also explored the option of scheduling elections on a day other than Tuesday, which is typically required under Israel’s Basic Law. As a precedent, they cited the March 2, 2020 election for the 23rd Knesset, which was held on a Monday.

Despite these discussions, Netanyahu is currently inclined to stick with the original timeline and proceed with elections on October 27. This is despite prior talk of avoiding the sensitive month of October.

The prime minister’s thinking, according to the report, is to allow more time to consolidate achievements from the ongoing war, with the expectation that those gains will strengthen public support and improve his chances of victory, even during a politically charged period.

As Israel remains deeply engaged in its military campaign against Iran and faces escalating tensions on its northern front, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, is expected to depart for Washington within the next 24 hours to attend an international summit.

The visit is tied to a conference being organized by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, who is hosting a gathering of first ladies from multiple countries.

The summit is part of a broader global initiative led by Trump, bringing together women from 45 countries along with major technology companies under a program titled “Fostering the Future Together.” The initiative is aimed at advancing child development through education and technology.

According to a White House announcement, the event will open Tuesday at the U.S. State Department and continue the following day at the White House. Representatives from dozens of countries, including Israel, are expected to participate.

The gathering is part of a newly formed international coalition, in which spouses of world leaders are being invited to commit to promoting the responsible use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, for educational purposes and for safeguarding children from online risks.

Participating countries are expected to collaborate with leading technology firms to expand access to advanced educational tools, in some cases at little or no cost. The initiative also includes plans to develop training programs for teachers and parents, as well as efforts to improve digital literacy.