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Hungary:

Progressive Jewish groups voice concern over US ambassador-designate to Hungary

Progressive Jewish groups in Hungary and US warn that President Trump’s nominee for US ambassador, Ben Landa, may limit community dialogue due to his ties to Israeli far-right figures.

Progressive Jewish groups voice concern over US ambassador-designate to Hungary

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

Tragedy in Brazil:

Tragedy in Brazil: Biker stuntman killed during performance

36-year-old biker stuntman Lurrique Ferrari was critically injured after missing the landing ramp and doctors were unable to save his life.

Tragedy in Brazil: Biker stuntman killed during performance

Electric failure impacts rail lines in central Israel

Electrification system malfunction reduces train lines to Netanya, though all destinations remain reachable, Israel Railways says.

Electric failure impacts rail lines in central Israel

Report:

Report: Shin Bet was unaware of Nova festival on night before massacre

Internal investigation shows Shin Bet leadership did not know about the Nova music festival or its proximity to the border until about three hours after the massacre began.

Report: Shin Bet was unaware of Nova festival on night before massacre

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

A Black Friday protest in London against Israel splinters into an unlicensed rally outside Israeli-owned bakery.

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

In Miami

Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli hosts freed hostage Segev Kalfon in Miami

International tenor Andrea Bocelli hosts freed Hamas hostage Segev Kalfon at his Miami home, singing and offering encouragement.

Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli hosts freed hostage Segev Kalfon in Miami

Afghan suspect in DC shooting may have been radicalized in US

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Afghan suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal may have been radicalized in the US before a DC shooting that killed a guardsman.

Afghan suspect in DC shooting may have been radicalized in US

Lapid sparks uproar:

Lapid sparks uproar: Strip voting rights from draft dodgers - but not Arabs

Yair Lapid explains that the bill his party will advance will focus on revoking voting rights from those who received a draft order but failed to report, and will not apply to the Arab public.

Lapid sparks uproar: Strip voting rights from draft dodgers - but not Arabs

Declassified files reveal Mengele’s carefree life in Argentina

Declassified files reveal Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death,” lived freely in Argentina despite authorities knowing his identity. He later fled to Paraguay and Brazil, evading justice until his death in 1979.

Declassified files reveal Mengele’s carefree life in Argentina

Lawyer of head of Lahav 433:

Lawyer of head of Lahav 433: Police Internal Investigations Department broke the law

The investigation against Manny Binyamin, the head of Lahav 433, lasts longer than expected, and he refuses to sign some of the restrictive conditions.

Lawyer of head of Lahav 433: Police Internal Investigations Department broke the law

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt to discuss Trump Gaza plan

Shin Bet chief David Zini visits Egypt, speaks with Egyptian intelligence chief about next stage of Gaza ceasefire.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt to discuss Trump Gaza plan

Turkey and Iran announce construction of joint railway

New 200-kilometer railway line to link Iran and Turkey, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says.

Turkey and Iran announce construction of joint railway

Unusual weapons cache discovered near Dimona reactor

Teen playing 'Pokemon Go' near Dimona discovers unusual weapons cache near nuclear reactor.

Unusual weapons cache discovered near Dimona reactor

IRGC seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel over alleged fuel smuggling

Iran’s IRGC Navy said it seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled gasoil, detaining its crew and expanding a series of recent operations targeting fuel-trafficking routes.

IRGC seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel over alleged fuel smuggling

Finance Minister blocks Gaza reconstruction

Gaza reconstruction delayed until further notice after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams brakes on the plan, report says.

Finance Minister blocks Gaza reconstruction

US, Syrian forces destroy 15+ ISIS weapons sites in joint operation

US and Syrian forces destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons sites in southern Syria, eliminating rockets, mortars, rifles, IED materials, and drugs.

US, Syrian forces destroy 15+ ISIS weapons sites in joint operation

Ukraine:

Ukraine: Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery, damaging headstones

Jewish cemetery in Saltivka district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, sustained direct hit from Russian missile, local community says.

Ukraine: Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery, damaging headstones

Northern border

Northern Command chief on northern border: 'We are on high alert'

MG Rafi Milo visited the Golan Heights, where he commended the troops and stressed: 'We cannot wait for the enemy to attack; we must be proactive.'

Northern Command chief on northern border: 'We are on high alert'

Proposal to rename Dublin's Herzog Park set to be withdrawn

Council expected to pull renaming plan amid legal concerns and widespread criticism from Irish leaders and international figures.

Proposal to rename Dublin's Herzog Park set to be withdrawn

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Pope Leo:

Pope Leo: 'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'

While en route to his first visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV stresses that establishing a Palestinian state is essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, praises Turkey.

Pope Leo: 'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'

'Lawlessness'

'Lawlessness': Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students in Israel

The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, described seeing American yeshiva students aimlessly roaming Jerusalem, warning parents that their sons are “descending, not ascending,” during his post-trip remarks.

'Lawlessness': Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students in Israel

'Be gentle'

'Be gentle' | After returning from captivity, Alon Ohel returns to Instagram

Alon Ohel uploaded his first post on Instagram since returning from Hamas captivity in October, announcing his return to the platform.

'Be gentle' | After returning from captivity, Alon Ohel returns to Instagram

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

'Go to Gaza'

'Go to Gaza' | Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.

'Go to Gaza' | Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

Police stress:

Police stress: TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.

Police stress: TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Haredi party to oppose Draft Law?

Ahead of expected legislative blitz, Hamodia newspaper report raises questions about support for Draft Law proposal.

Haredi party to oppose Draft Law?

'Since you left, a lot has changed'

'Since you left, a lot has changed' | The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.

'Since you left, a lot has changed' | The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana finally returns home after completing rehabilitation at the Kfar Maccabiah resort in Ramat Gan.

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Hostage Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbut Be'eri

Large crowds attend funeral of Dror Or, murdered and abducted on October 7, whose body was returned to Israel last week.

Hostage Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbut Be'eri

Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin called on the Dublin City Council to drop the proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling the move 'divisive.'

Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park

Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents captivate London audience with message of hope at the Fifth Annual Sacks Conversation. 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he could teach Hersh some of what he taught me.'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Afghan TikTok user says he is building bomb targeting Fort Worth

Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, was arrested after posting a TikTok video hinting at a bomb attack targeting Fort Worth, raising concerns about immigration vetting and national security.

Afghan TikTok user says he is building bomb targeting Fort Worth

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

God protected us:

Samaria attack: 'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'

Meital Azariah was lightly hurt when a teenager threw an iron rod that shattered her windshield near Giti Avishar junction. “It’s unbelievable; we felt God protected us,” she recounted.

Samaria attack: 'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'

Suspected agricultural terror attack in Binyamin

A goat belonging to the Metzudat David farm in the Binyamin region was poisoned near its grazing area. Police located a pita bread laced with toxic material and arrested four Palestinians from the village of al-Mughayir in less than 24 hours.

Suspected agricultural terror attack in Binyamin

Scarlett Johansson:

Scarlett Johansson: 'I was asked not to make a film about the Holocaust'

Drawing on her Jewish heritage and experience working with Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson directs Eleanor the Great, a poignant comedy about a widow claiming her friend’s Holocaust story.

Scarlett Johansson: 'I was asked not to make a film about the Holocaust'

After Rafah strike

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated after Rafah strike

The IDF is investigating whether two of the terrorists eliminated in the air strike in Gaza this morning (Sunday) are the commander of the East Rafah battalion and his deputy.

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated after Rafah strike