Where was the Air Force on October 7th?
The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.
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Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel
To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects.
Open University:
Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'
Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.
In wake of tension:
Israel, Lebanon to hold rare civilian-economic discussion
For the first time, Israel and Lebanon will send civilian representatives to the Naqoura ceasefire committee meeting, aimed at advancing economic dialogue and laying groundwork for future cooperation.
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire': Knesset discusses Arab waste fires in Judea and Samaria
The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.
Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route
Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.
Significant storm expected Sunday
Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.
Suspects attempt to smuggle weapons, ram soldiers
IDF soldiers fire towards suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Jordan, ram soldiers.
Watch:
Watch: Hashmonaim Brigade's first squad commanders graduate course
Hashmonaim Brigade's first group of squad commanders graduates course with 70 haredi future commanders to lead the brigade's next generations.
Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists
The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.
PM’s Office:
PM’s Office: Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages
Remains transferred to Israel by Gaza terror groups not linked to any of the deceased hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announces.
Israel preparing for significant escalation in Lebanon
Israel preparing for escalation in Lebanon due to Hezbollah's increased military buildup as US attempts to calm tensions, source says.
UK defends terror ban on Palestine Action at High Court
UK lawyers defend the ban on anti-Israel activist group Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, citing security needs.
NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue
NYC Jewish groups to rally near Park East Synagogue after recent protest in which anti-Israel activists disrupted an Aliyah event.
Malcolm Hoenlein:
Malcolm Hoenlein: Antisemites are receiving massive funding, we are losing this war
At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Malcolm Hoenlein warns of demographic shifts and rising antisemitism, urging Jewish leaders to unite, prepare, and build a new generation connected to Israel.
Over security concerns
Trump pauses immigration applications from 19 countries over security concerns
The Trump administration pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly attack in Washington. The move halts green cards and citizenship processing, with cases set for re-review.
Fraud investigation
Former top EU diplomat Mogherini arrested in fraud investigation
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini arrested in Brussels as police raid EU offices and the College of Europe in a fraud probe over €650,000 contracts to train junior diplomats.
Netanyahu nearing decision
Netanyahu nearing decision: Who will lead the Mossad after David Barnea?
Security officials estimate that the Prime Minister will decide between two leading candidates - Major General Roman Gofman and senior Mossad officer “A.”
Captivity survivors speak:
Captivity survivors speak: Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise
At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David describe horrific tunnel conditions, abuse, and survival. They praise Trump’s role in their release.
Afghan national charged in deadly shooting of guardsmen near White House
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged with murder after shooting two Guardsmen near the White House. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition.
Officials in Jerusalem present:
Officials in Jerusalem present: New evidence of Hezbollah’s accelerated armament
US envoy Morgan Ortagus receives evidence from senior Israeli officials pointing to Hezbollah’s rapid rearmament and Lebanon’s lack of action.
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton: 'Israel needs leaders who are not trapped in October 7 trauma'
The former presidential candidate says at the Israel Hayom Conference: 'Israel has the worst PR I have ever seen.'
Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam?
Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam? Shin Bet issues warning, mayor sounds alarm
The mayor of Bat Yam addressed residents following a Shin Bet alert regarding attempts by Iranian intelligence actors to recruit locals for espionage activities.
Tragic end to extreme trip:
Tragic end to extreme trip: The 'Jumping Buddha' falls to his death in Switzerland
Swiss rescue forces locate body of Sergey Shipitsin from Ashdod, who became famous for extreme stunts he documented online, after he went gliding and never returned.
IDF reveals
IDF reveals: Hezbollah assassinated Lebanese officials to hide role in Beirut blast
Hezbollah assassinated four Lebanese public figures who attempted to reveal that the August 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored for Hezbollah’s use.
Prime Minister cancels announcement on Draft Law
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was supposed to deliver an initial statement of support for the Draft Law being promoted in the Knesset, but canceled it minutes before the scheduled deadline.
Harmeet Dhillon
US civil rights chief calls NY mayor-elect 'antisemitic demagogue'
US Civil Rights Chief Harmeet Dhillon calls New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani an 'antisemitic demagogue' and vows federal protection against rising hate crimes.
AG demands Netanyahu 'address' Ben-Gvir issue
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sent a formal letter to PM Netanyahu regarding petitions demanding the removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from office.
US amb.
US amb: US, Israel value judicial independence, Bibi may disagree
US Amb. to the UN Mike Waltz emphasized at the Israel Hayom Conference in New York that the alliance with Israel remains a clear American interest.
Miriam Adelson
Miriam Adelson: Antisemitism rising, this is our time to fight the slander & win
Dr. Adelson addresses the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, and called on the Jewish world to stand together: “We’ve reached a historic moment.”
Israel selected for US strategic initiative to secure AI supply chains
Israel has been chosen as one of 8 key countries invited to a White House meeting on December 12, alongside Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, the UAE, and Australia.
Colombia deports members of the 'Lev Tahor' cult
Nine adults and 17 minors from the 'Lev Tahor' cult were deported from Colombia after trying to reestablish the group in a remote area of the country.
Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry: 'Defense-Tech now extends to mental health and resilience'
Dr. Alona Barnea, Director of the Neurotechnology Division at the Israel Ministry of Defense, says that 'mental health has become a national phenomenon.'
Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry: Iran war underscored critical need for space superiority
Defense Ministry official Avi Berger says: 'Israeli space capabilities to cover every target in Middle East as strategic priority.'
Hamas: Body of slain hostage handed over to Israel
Red Cross to hand over remains found in Gaza, but it is unknown if they belong to a hostage.
'We will stand by our principles'
Netanyahu: It is possible to reach an agreement with the Syrians
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the IDF reservists who were wounded in Syria and spelled out Israel's demands from Syria to reach a deal.
Terrorists who planned Knesset truck bombing sentenced
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced two ISIS-aligned terrorists to 12 and 5 years in prison for planning a gas-tank truck bombing near the Knesset, noting the plot was in an advanced stage and posed a real threat to human life.
TAU lecturer arrested for incitement declares hunger strike
Dr. Yolanda Yavor, who was arrested for inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, says she has begun a hunger strike in detention.
IMoD:
IMoD: 'Global chip war is a critical front'
Israel will soon be launching an effort worth hundreds of millions of shekels for the domestic manufacture of computer chips for advanced infrared targeting systems.
Kathmandu:
Kathmandu: Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club
Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.
