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Chaim Walder: I am innocent, my defense of victims made me many enemies

Author responds to serious allegations made against him, alleges his defense of abuse victims led to a calculated campaign against him.

Bennett and Horowitz decide: Hanukkah events will take place as planned

PM Bennett and Health Minister Horowitz announce outline for Hanukkah performances.

Chaim Walder promises fight, takes a 'break from public duties'

Haredi author and publicist Chaim Walder promises 'fight to clear his name,' takes time off 'for his family.'

2 Border Police officers moderately, lightly wounded in stabbing attack in J'lem Old City

Attack took place near Ateret Cohanim yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem. The terrorist was neutralized.

Author Chaim Walder's books removed from Brooklyn store

Eicher's bookstore will no longer sell books by Chaim Walder - even though they were bestsellers. 'Crucial step in protecting our children.'

Hotovely: I was not scared at all, this is my life since I came to London

Israeli ambassador to UK after being evacuated from lecture in London: I am undeterred.

Terror in Jerusalem: 'We looked death in the eye'

Family from Beit Shemesh caught in Arab ambush is nearly lynched en route to Western Wall. 'The lawlessness must end.'

Terrorist exits his vehicle - and opens fire at soldiers

Palestinian Authority terrorist fires at soldiers near Ramallah - and escapes.

Foreign Ministry issues travel warning to Ethiopia

Foreign Ministry recommends that Israeli citizens consider avoiding non-essential travel to Ethiopia at this time.

In order to prevent violence:

Labor MK cancels attendance at Rosh Chodesh prayers on Western Wall

Following request of President Isaac Herzog, MKs Gilad Kariv and Alon Tal agree to cancel Western Wall visit in order to prevent violence.

Senior Intelligence source: Israeli Arab rioters coordinated with terror groups

Senior IDF officer says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinated internal riots which rocked Israel during May war with Hamas.

Leading rabbi: 'Arabs run wild because it's their culture, don't rent apartments to them'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Tzfat chief rabbi, blames Reform for assimilation, says Women of the Wall 'don't want to pray, they want to disturb.'

Armed robbery in Ashdod apartment was a fake

Initial reports said man stabbed and robbed a 39-year-old apartment owner, causing serious injury. Woman later admitted to faking it.

Supreme Court rules: Yehuda Glick will be banned from Temple Mount, and pay expenses

Supreme Court rejects Former MK Yehuda Glick's appeal against his ban from the Temple Mount.

Former premier Netanyahu's advice for being interviewed: Move straight to the attack

"The moment you respond, you accept the premise behind the question. Instead, say: I don't accept what you're saying."

First publication: Case closed against Jews suspected of killing Arab rioter in Lod

State Attorney's Office closes case against Jews suspected of shooting and killing Moussa Hassouna during Arab riots in Lod in May.

Regev to Yesh Atid MK: Be quiet, you hate Israel

Former Minister of Culture lashes out at former deputy head of the Mossad, MK Ram Ben Barak.

Government to preserve status quo on Temple Mount

"State of Israel has overriding interest in continuing its cooperation with Jordanian Waqf," says Internal Security Minister.

Supreme Court allows orchard to be moved after end of Sabbatical year for agriculture

Supreme Court agrees to grant Meshek Achiya until after shemittah year to remove and replant.

Asaf Zamir begins term as Consul General of Israel in New York

Former Tourism Minister will represent the State of Israel in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware.

Major General Tamir Yedai takes over as head of IDF Ground Forces

Outgoing head of IDF Ground Forces Yoel Strick: We made the IDF's momentum more focused and lethal.

Soldier who was seriously wounded in Jenin released from hospital

"Y" will continue his recovery in Sheba hospital's rehab unit. "D," also seriously wounded, is continuing his own recovery.

Angela Merkel will not meet Netanyahu during visit to Israel

PM Bennett will meet Chancellor in private. Also on the itinerary: A visit to Yad Vashem and a meeting with Israeli entrepreneurs.

Green pass cancelled in restaurants and open spaces

Coronavirus Cabinet approves cancellation of green pass in open spaces, in restaurants and in indoor swimming pools.

Convicted abuser Ezra Sheinberg ordered to pay NIS 470,000 to one of his victims

Sheinberg was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in 2018. Prison Board decided to release him early; State Prosecution has appealed.

Ambassador Erdan prevented from exposing UNRWA's anti-Semitism

UN security guards prevent Ambassador Gilad Erdan from showing evidence of UNRWA anti-Semitism.

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked to dry up sources of funding for Arab crime syndicates

State funds will no longer be channeled to Arab crime families who have seized control of municipal services.

Bennett cancels visit to Arab town at Ra'am's request

Ra'am: Bennett cancelled visit to Umm al-Fahm "out of respect for the shaheeds". PM's spokesman: Visit cancelled due to security concerns.

Terrorist bought an energy drink - and stabbed Jews

Terrorist told his family that he is going 'to collect his salary,' boarded the light rail train, and carried out a stabbing attack.

Police investigating whether fatal bus crash was caused by earlier accident

Police spokesperson says road where bus overturned after colliding with car is narrow, making evacuation of the injured difficult.

President Herzog visits Shalva Center for Persons with Disabilities

Event marks 30 years since the organization was nationally recognized by his grandfather during his presidency.

Barkat meets senators in Washington: True friends of Israel

Likud MK meets seven senior senators to discuss move that would prevent the establishment of a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

Bennett leaves for New York: 'I'll make Israel's voice heard at the UN'

'I propose Palestinian and Iranian leaders busy themselves with improving the lives of their citizens,' Bennett says.

Bennett tells Health Ministry: No more restrictions, find solutions

PM Naftali Bennett claims 'no connection' between gatherings at performances or basketball games and infections among the unvaccinated.

Four people injured in sukkah collapse

In Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood, a sukkah built on stilts collapses, injuring four people.

Barkat meets Senator Cruz: We have many friends on Capitol Hill

Likud MK meets Texas Senator as part of public diplomacy campaign he is holding in the United States.

Suspected terror attack in Binyamin, Arab suspect arrested

Woman reports on PA vehicle that hit her and fled scene in area between Mikhmash and Neve Erez. Police arrest suspect at entrance to Azaria.

New criteria offer advantage to new synagogues in Judea, Samaria

Min. Matan Kahana sets new criteria for funding construction of new synagogues, offering advantage to areas with 'sensitive security needs.'

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked: 'I won't endanger Israel's citizens'

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked shoots back at Haaretz after claims she 'doesn't want to bid farewell' to law allowing Israel to 'discriminate.'

A Green Pass to Europe:

Israel, European Union, agree to recognize coronavirus vaccine certificates

New agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more.