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Protesters tie themselves to each other outside court

Leftist protesters demonstrate outside Supreme Court, blocking intersection.

Eyewitnesses:

Eyewitnesses: Protesters blocked road, driver decided to accelerate

The 'Extra' bus driver who rammed and killed a haredi protester sped up after he found his path blocked by the protest. 'He just sent tons of boys flying.'

NYPD:

NYPD: Jews targeted in more hate crimes than all other groups combined in 2025

NYPD data shows 330 antisemitic incidents in 2025 - more than all other groups combined - with a suspected anti‑Jewish attack every 26 hours, even as overall hate crimes declined.

White House:

White House: Trump not ruling out military option for Greenland

The White House says President Trump is weighing “a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including potential military use.

Trump announces:

Trump announces plan to bring millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil to US

Trump says Venezuela’s interim government will turn over billions in sanctioned crude, with the US planning to sell 30-50 million barrels.

Prosecutors:

Brown University shooter admitted attacks in videos, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Claudio Neves Valente admitted in recovered videos to the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of an MIT professor, offering no motive and expressing no regret.

Police searching for suspects

Man shot dead in Bedouin town in the Negev, police searching for suspects

Man shot in Ar'arat an-Naqab and evacuated to Soroka Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police forces are on the scene.

Michael Reagan, son of President Reagan, dies at 80

Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, has died at 80. The Reagan Foundation calls him “a steadfast guardian" of his father’s legacy.

Preparing for elections:

Preparing for elections: Netanyahu expected to request five reserved slots on Likud slate

The Prime Minister seeks to expand his influence over the Likud slate by selecting five candidates of his choosing. Among those mentioned are bereaved parents Itzik Bonzel and Dedy Simhi.

Difficult footage

Tragedy at haredi demonstration in Jerusalem

Bus runs over a group of protesters during a protest against conscription in Jerusalem. Yosef Eisental, 14, killed.

US, Israel & Syria:

US, Israel & Syria: Shared commitment to work toward security and stability

Senior Israeli and Syrian officials met in Paris under US auspices, reaching understandings on security coordination, de-escalation, and stability, with the US pledging continued support.

Watch:

Watch: News crew attacked, security guard injured

The crew reporting on the demonstration was attacked by haredi extremists who threw stones and broke their camera. A security guard accompanying the crew was hit on the head by a rock.

Watch

Watch: Iranian police encourage protesters

A video from Iran shows protesters taking over a local police station. According to witnesses, police officers stood on the roof of the station and joined in the protest chants.

PMO confirms

PMO confirms: Talks between Israel and Syria resumed under US auspices

The Prime Minister's Office addressed the recent talks with Syrian representatives in Paris and the results of the talks.

Poll

Poll: Just one-third of Americans support action to capture Maduro

A new Reuters poll finds that only one-third of Americans support the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but overall support for Trump has increased.

Safed joins the list of towns eligible for gun licenses

Minister Ben-Gvir: "Residents have a basic right to defend themselves and their families. The gun reform proves itself every day."

Sensors, drones, and AI

Sensors, drones, and AI: The system to counter border threats in real-time

The IAI has successfully completed a series of demonstrations for an innovative security system designed to protect Israel's borders, incorporating autonomous systems and integrated offensive capabilities.

The Kosherklaf.com revolution

The Kosherklaf.com revolution | Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Through articles, charts, a WhatsApp support line, and hands-on classes, Moshe Gantz and Joseph Miller, Founders of Kosherklaf.com, guide buyers to make informed decisions and avoid common errors that render items invalid.

Bondi Beach Attack:

Bondi Beach Attack: Children’s author writes about atrocity ‘We don’t mourn fascists’

Award-winning children's author Matt Chun sparks outrage after attacking public grief over the Bondi Beach terror attack and vilifying victims at the Hanukkah celebration.

Israeli officials optimistic after conclusion of talks with Syria in Paris

Progress was made during the Trump Administration-brokered talks between the Israeli and Syrian governments in Paris this week, journalkist Barak Ravid reports.

149 million shekels paid to families of terror victims

Following seizures imposed on Palestinian Authority funds, families of victims of severe terrorist attacks since the early 2000s receive payments.

State Comptroller's report:

State Comptroller's report: A third of Israelis not adequately protected from rocket fire

A sharp report points to severe failures during the war, including in areas such as sheltering, health, education, and mental health support.

Meal for 13-year-old almost ended in tragedy

A 13-year-old girl was rushed to Bnei Zion Medical Center in Haifa after experiencing difficulty swallowing, where doctors discovered a piece of cucumber lodged in her esophagus and performed an emergency endoscopic procedure.

After official recognition

Watch: Foreign Minister Sa'ar becomes first Israeli official to visit Somaliland

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly arrived in the African country a week and a half after Israel officially recognized its independence.

At 86

At 86: Israeli icon Yehoram Gaon marries partner he met on Facebook

Israeli singer and actor Yehoram Gaon, 86, married his longtime partner Ella Lusa, 55, in a ceremony led by former Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar.

'Justice For Rafael!':

'Justice For Rafael!': Parents break down at sentencing for driver who killed their son

A sentencing hearing was held today at the Petah Tikva Traffic Court in the case of 82-year-old Carol Fessler, convicted of leaving the scene after an accident in which four-year-old Rafael Adna was killed.

Arab MK files complaint against police spokesman

MK Ahmad Tibi filed a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (PID) against the police spokesperson today following a clash on live TV.

Traffic chaos expected as haredi protest planned in Jerusalem

Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.

Netanyahu to prosecutor:

Netanyahu to prosecutor: Claims about my family are nonsense

During cross-examination, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed prosecution claims regarding Sara and Yair Netanyahu’s alleged involvement in official matters.

Rabbis in Lakewood warn of AI addiction

The Rabbis declared that AI risks 'serious Torah prohibitions and the danger of severe addiction and dependency.'

Leah Goldin:

Leah Goldin: 'Hadar returned whole, I touched his hand'

Leah Goldin described the emotional reunion with her son Hadar after his body was returned from Hamas captivity, saying it brought a sense of calm and victory after 11 years.

Captivity survivor's direct message to his former captors

Rom Braslavski posted a video in which he addresses the terrorists in Gaza in Arabic and declares: 'You won't break our spirit.'

During visit to Binyamin

During visit to Binyamin | US Ambassador's grandchildren make ancient discovery

Mike Huckabee embarked on a family tour of caves near Na’ale, during which his grandchildren uncovered ancient artifacts.

Watch:

Watch: Dead shark found near Hadera

The Nature and Parks Authority is investigating whether the shark was killed illegally.

Report: Netanyahu wants ret. General Winter in top spot of Smotrich's party

According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I will personally get involved, we will bring her back'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met on Monday with the parents of Hymanut Kassaou, missing since February 2024.

Tragic end to search near Haifa

Several days of intense searching finally came to an end in a field in norrthern Israel.

UK bans Islamic preacher who defended Hamas after October 7

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood bars Islamic preacher Shadee Elmasry from entering the country over posts defending Hamas.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas terror infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF carries out precision strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas sites in Lebanon, targeting weapons facilities and terror infrastructure embedded in civilian areas.

Operational accident

Golani Brigade soldier seriously injured in operational accident in southern Gaza

Soldier from the 13th Battalion seriously injured in an operational accident in southern Gaza, evacuated to hospital for treatment.