Netanyahu: Iran's Nuclear Aim Targets US

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning, stating Iran is developing intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons aimed at threatening American cities and Europe, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary vowed a "more destructive" response to any provocation. Amid rising regional tensions, the IDF has doubled its alert status in the north. In the West Bank, a photographer was attacked by Israeli settlers, prompting demands for a thorough investigation from the Washington Post CEO and condemnation from President Isaac Herzog. Domestically, police dispersed Haredi protesters blocking Highway 4, as pre-election polls show a tight race between blocs. We also report on an antisemitic threat against a Los Angeles Jewish preschool and the alarming rise of antisemitism in Ireland, alongside concerns about Israeli student emigration due to high living costs. Also from Clockwork Media: For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to Antisemitism Watch: https://clockworkmedia.org/watch Sources: - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-912021 - Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1378390 - Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1378370 - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-912005 - Israel Hayom: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/10/18/idf-and-police-trade-blame-as-arrests-of-israeli-rioters-remain-elusive/ - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912014 - World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-should-evacuate-jews-from-ireland-opinion/ - World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/macklemores-free-palestine-tour-funds-group-that-defended-oct-7-hostage-taking/ - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-912013 - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912004 - Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1378393 - World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/netanyahu-may-start-war-to-delay-elections-political-rival-claims/ - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-912009 - JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-912023 Audio Attributions: News Intro: 61322__mansardian__news-end-signature - CC Attribution - mansardian News Outro: 460424__jay_you__jingle-news - CC Attribution - Stonefree (http://www.stonefree.de)