UN Amb. Mike Waltz kicks off diplomatic visit to Israel
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz arrives in Jerusalem for a diplomatic visit, is expected to meet with Israeli officials, discuss challenges facing Israel.
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UK:
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS trainee surgeon has been suspended for 15 months amid allegations she posted antisemitic and pro-terror content on social media, accusations she denies as investigations continue.
Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base
The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.
Storm Byron nearing Israeli shores
Storm battering Greece and Cyprus nears Israel as forecasters warn of heavy rains and floods through the week's end.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli flag flies on roof of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem
Police raid UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, which have been inactive since the organization was banned in Israel, and hoist the Israeli flag atop the building.
ILA Director-General appointment:
Chikli condemns Morgenstern's appointment, Goldknopf responds: 'A disgusting statement'
Minister Amichai Chikli denounces the plan to appoint Yehuda Morgenstern as Deputy Director-General of the Israel Land Authority, prompting MK Yitzhak Goldknopf to lash out in response.
Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins
MKs from the Otzma Yehudit party arrive at National Security Committee meeting on death penalty for terrorists wearing 'noose' pins to show commitment to passing bill.
Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested
Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'
Iran:
Iran’s Jewish MP warns community to avoid Israeli social media content
Iranian Jewish MP Dr. Homayoun Sameyeh urges community members to delete comments, likes, and memberships linked to Israeli accounts, warning that such activity has drawn scrutiny from security agencies and could lead to legal consequences.
Education Minister bans lecture by 'Brothers in Arms' activist
Lecture to be given to high schoolers by Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Scherf is canceled following new Education Ministry directive, due to 'Brothers in Arms' efforts to encourage draft refusal.
New road to bypass Salfit, boosting security for Jews
New road near Ariel will improve security and create more efficient traffic flow in an area traditionally plagued by security risks due to its proximity to the Palestinian Authority Arab community of Salfit.
Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement for Samaria resident under house arrest
A military court adjusted the reporting conditions of a local resident under a Judea and Samaria banishment order after his attorney argued that nightly police check-ins, including on Shabbat, forced desecration of the Sabbath.
In time for Hanukkah:
In time for Hanukkah: Section of Hasmonean-period wall unearthed at Tower of David
Hasmonean-period Jerusalem wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE, and later deliberately destroyed, experts say.
Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements
President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'
Captivity survivor in Italy:
Captivity survivor speaks in Italy: Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day
Rom Braslavski, survivor of Hamas captivity, tells a conference of Italy’s ruling party about the October 7 massacre and his trauma in captivity: "I saw young and beautiful women riddled with bullets."
IDF:
IDF: Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers
IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.
Rejects Trump peace plan
Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction, rejects Trump peace plan
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal renews calls for Israel’s destruction, rejecting Trump’s peace plan and UN demands to disarm.
Iran executes man convicted in scam case
Iran executes Mohammad Reza Ghaffari, mastermind of a $350M car-buying scam that defrauded 28,000 victims. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for disrupting the national economy.
'It’s all over'
'It’s all over': Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad
AFP reveals Iran and Hezbollah abandoned Assad as rebels stormed Damascus, fleeing overnight and leaving bases, consulates, and documents behind before Assad escaped to Russia.
Givat Ze’ev:
7 security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens
Cleared for publication: Seven security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens in exchange for money. Their detention has been extended, and the investigation continues.
After car break-in:
After car break-in: Bar Kupershtein’s stolen phone returned
The mobile phone of captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein, stolen overnight from his car, located and returned with the help of a friend using a tracking app.
NYC Council Member to Pope:
NYC Council Member Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo: Two-state plan ignores history
NYC Council Member Jim Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo’s two-state call, says Palestinian Arabs reject peace and urges recognition of Israel as the true path to coexistence.
Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons
Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.
MK visits hilltop community - to discover surprise evacuation
MK Limor Son Har-Melech visits Mevaser Shalom, offering encouragement to the families whose homes were demolished, and comes face-to-face with demolition preparations at the Gur Aryeh community in the Binyamin Region.
Near Azzun:
IDF neutralizes terrorists near Azzun, preventing injuries to civilians
Three terrorists throw rocks at a central route, endangering civilians, IDF forces respond with fire.
Antisemitism in Toronto:
Toronto woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish
Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.
Prominent Belz hasid travels for granddaughter's wedding and passes away
Rabbi Benzion Rabinowitz, a key figure in the Belz hasidic community, passes away while in the US for his granddaughter's wedding.
Report:
Report: US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties
High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.
Kibbutz Be'eri members vote:
Kibbutz Be'eri members: Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1
In controversial vote, Kibbutz Be'eri members decide to demolish most of the homes damaged in the October 7 massacre. 'Be'eri is not responsible for Israel's national memory; we want to create revival and life.'
1000 leaders in Shiloh
1000 leaders in Shiloh: 'Israel is the firewall between radical Islam and America'
Over 1,000 US Christian leaders visited ancient Shiloh, where Mike Evans and Eliana Passentin speak with Arutz Sheva about their mission’s significance in Judea and Samaria.
Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track
Refusal to recognize haredi hesder yeshivas 'severe blow to equality, and clear discrimination against haredim who serve in IDF,' organization says.
33-year-old reservist found dead
Nehorai Barazani, a 33-year-old IDF combat reservist who suffered from PTSD, was found dead at home. His family stresses that the cause of death was heart failure, not suicide.
In the heart of Turkey:
In the heart of Turkey: Hamas's Iran-backed money flow revealed
Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.
Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat
Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time.
Watch:
Watch: IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon
IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.
Report:
Report: White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement
Washington seeks to advance regional diplomacy by urging progress on a major Israel-Egypt gas deal as a prerequisite for a potential leaders' summit.
ICUs overloaded
ICUs overloaded | Infants on ventilators, ECMO as flu and measles hit hard
Hadassah and Rambam medical centers report an unusual overload in pediatric ICUs as influenza and measles surge, with several infants in critical condition requiring ventilators and ECMO support.
'I'm coming, thief!'
Captivity survivor's car broken into overnight: 'I'm coming, thief!'
Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein shared that his car had been broken into and his phone stolen, but noted that he was looking at the positive side.
Netanyahu urged to seek German pardon for Israeli teen held in harsh conditions
Yedidya Epstein urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to request a pardon for his twin brother Nehemiah, who he says is suffering severe abuse in a German prison.
Rain expected throughout week, especially intense on Wednesday
From Wednesday to Friday, heavy rains of between 100 and 200 mm are expected in the lowlands, causing flooding. Snow will fall in the higher areas of Mount Hermon.
