Harvard professor agrees to leave US voluntarily after Boston synagogue shooting
Senior Harvard professor, charged with firing shots near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, agrees to leave US voluntarily before being deported.
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Former Military Advocate General released from hospital, expected to be questioned soon
Three weeks after being hospitalized following the ingestion of sleeping pills, former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was released today from Ichilov Hospital.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Major Eitan Orbach killed in traffic accident in Jordan Valley
The Beit She’an Municipality announces that Major Eitan Orbach was killed on Friday morning in an operational traffic accident while carrying out his duties in the defense of the Jordan Valley farms.
Victory for Ben-Gvir
Victory for Ben-Gvir: Police, Prison Service, and Fire Services budgets to increase
After extended negotiations with the Finance Ministry, the welfare tax slated to apply to police officers, prison guards, and firefighters will be canceled, budgets will be significantly expanded, and thousands of new positions will be opened.
Massive show of support
Massive show of support: Over 1,000 US leaders visit Ancient Shiloh
More than a thousand leaders and influencers from the United States are touring the ancient Shiloh site in Binyamin, in the culmination of the largest outreach mission in Israel's history.
The IDF soldier in service to Iran
Rafael Raouveni, who served in the Israeli Air Force, has been charged with espionage for Iran.
6-year-old boy dies of influenza A
A six-year-old boy was rushed to Kaplan Medical Center in critical condition, having collapsed at home. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Defense Minister blocks promotion of 'Brothers in Arms' officer
Minister Israel Katz says 'anyone who promotes refusal to serve won't advance in the IDF.'
Poll
Poll: Religious Zionism Party and Likud gain strength
New polling data shows the Religious Zionism party winning 4 seats and the Likud rising to 26, with the entire coalition bloc registering measurable gains.
Agreements reached:
Agreements reached: Defense budget for 2026 set at 112 billion shekels
After late-night discussions, a defense budget of 112 billion shekels was agreed upon. The Prime Minister decided that the defense budget will increase by 350 billion shekels over the next decade.
After error
Iraq removes Hezbollah, Houthis from asset freeze list after error
Iraq will remove Hezbollah and Houthis from an asset-freeze list after officials admitted their inclusion was a mistake.
After long suspension
easyJet to resume Israel flights in March 2026 after long suspension
easyJet will resume flights to Israel in March 2026, with Tel Aviv-London Luton tickets already on sale. The airline, after repeated postponements since October 2023, is considering expanding routes beyond pre-war levels.
More than 30 countries
Trump administration to expand travel ban to more than 30 countries
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will expand its travel ban to cover more than 30 countries.
Hamas fears eliminations: Even air conditioners banned
Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reports that senior Hamas officials received security directives - including a ban on bringing electronic or medical equipment to meetings, including air conditioners.
Report:
Report: Trump to announce Gaza phase two before Christmas
According to Axios, Trump plans to unveil Gaza peace phase two before Christmas, with Israel’s withdrawal, an international force, and a new governance structure led by the Trump-chaired Board of Peace.
After writing to Herzog
After writing to Herzog, Trump shares Arutz Sheva report on Netanyahu’s pardon request
Trump shares link to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News’ report on Netanyahu’s pardon request to Herzog, after previously calling the trial a “political witch hunt” and urging Israel’s president to grant clemency to the Prime Minister.
Message to Iran?
Message to Iran? Israeli defense delegation visits Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani media report on a visit by a delegation from Israel’s Ministry of Defense, led by Brig. Gen. (res.) Dr. Daniel Gold.
Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:
Hamas: Abu Shabab's death 'inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'
Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.
'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'
IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life: 'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'
Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.
Watch
Watch: Netanyahu pulls out Bugs Bunny doll in video
Prime Minister Netanyahu released a video in English in which he claimed that his trial was a "political farce," and belittled the indictment, calling it the "Bugs Bunny trial."
Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya
IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.
IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from Burj Lisana archaeological site
IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.
Internal fighting in Rafah:
Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death by members of his own militia
Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.
Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage Ran Gvili
Mediators agree to focus on an intensive and immediate effort that will lead to the full completion of the mission regarding the hostages and the missing.
4 countries quit:
Israel to participate in Eurovision 2026, 4 countries quit
After a heated EBU debate over Israel’s participation, members approved rule changes preventing a disqualification vote, prompting four countries to withdraw as Israel prepares to compete in Vienna.
Remarkable honesty:
Bnei Brak kollel student returns hidden 150,000 shekels found in apt. wall
After discovering 150,000 shekels hidden in a wall during renovations, a Slabodka Kollel student sought halachic guidance, leading Rabbi Yehuda Silman to rule the money be returned to the unaware seller.
Chief of Staff decides:
Chief of Staff decides: The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation
The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.
Thousand faith leaders at Shiloh:
Thousand faith leaders at Shiloh: Binyamin prepares for historic visit
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Yisrael Ganz says the upcoming massive US pastors’ delegation affirms Israel’s ancient roots in Shiloh and strengthens global advocacy for Judea and Samaria.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles: Protesters storm synagogue and vandalize property; two suspects arrested
During an anti-Israel demonstration, chants of “baby killers,” “Zionist pigs,” and “scum of the earth” were heard. Two suspects were arrested.
International support:
International support: Thousands of Christian leaders to visit Ancient Shiloh
Over a thousand Christian leaders and influencers will visit the important Jewish historical site in the Binyamin Region for the main event of a tour held over the past week.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'
Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.
Eric Adams announces executive order against BDS
Outgoing NYC Mayor attends North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. announces orders prohibiting mayoral appointees and agency staff from boycotting and disinvesting from Israel and protecting freedom of religion.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon
The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.
Man arrested in long-running 2021 DC pipe bomb investigation
Arrest marks first major breakthrough in nearly five-year probe into pipe bombs placed near DNC and RNC on eve of the Capitol riot.
Chief of Staff at draft center
Chief of Staff at draft center: 'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the “Tel HaShomer” Drafting Center and met the new recruits drafting to the Paratroopers Brigade, as well as those drafting into the Commando and Marom training tracks.
During prison visit
Ben-Gvir to illegal migrants in prison: 'I care for our girls'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited illegal migrants being held in a central Israel prison.
Birthright launches first post-war Israel trip season
10,000 participants expected to arrive in Israel in the coming weeks from 40 countries.
Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen
Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen: The failures that led to soldier's death
The IDF has presented the conclusions of the investigation into the failures during a Krav Maga training exercise that resulted in the death of Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin. Several commanders have been dismissed.
MK Bismuth: 'You cannot force people to enlist in the army'
MK Boaz Bismuth, who is spearheading the newest Draft Law proposal, tells haredi news outlet that forcing people to enlist is 'nonsense,' sparking controversy.
Attempting to flee tunnel
Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated attempting to flee tunnel
The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.
