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Israeli journalist:

Israeli journalist: 'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

Israeli journalist Jacky Levy, whose son will draft this week for combat service, criticizes the wording of the Draft Law and claims discrimination, ‘Even when a non-Haredi Jew is persecuted - it is an antisemitic decree.’

Israeli journalist: 'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

IDF reducing forces in Gaza envelope, residents worried

From the beginning of January, the standby squads in communities near the border will remain with only a security coordinator and a deputy. In other communities, the reserve days of the security forces will be limited.

IDF reducing forces in Gaza envelope, residents worried

Unfulfilled commitments:

Palestinian Authority continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.

Palestinian Authority continues to transfer payments to terrorists

IDF concerned

IDF concerned: Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL

The IDF has expressed deep concern in recent weeks over the possible leakage of sensitive information and valuable intelligence to Hezbollah via UNIFIL personnel operating along the northern border.

IDF concerned: Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL

IDF:

IDF Chief of Staff orders independent investigation of Hamas massacre plan

New independent review to examine how Hamas’ massacre plan was identified already in 2018 but never thoroughly investigated.

IDF Chief of Staff orders independent investigation of Hamas massacre plan

Weather forecast

Weather forecast: Rain returns - but only briefly

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Weather forecast: Rain returns - but only briefly

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US media reported that a shooting during a child's birthday party in the city of Stockton, California, led to the deaths of at least four people and the injury of ten others.

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province eliminates two alleged Al-Qaeda terrorists riding a motorcycle. The strike comes amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

Germany:

Germany: AfD launches new youth wing amid mass protests

AfD launches its new youth wing, Generation Germany, in Giessen as 25,000 protesters gather nearby. Police deploy 5,000 officers, use water cannons, and report injuries.

Germany: AfD launches new youth wing amid mass protests

US Ambassador to Lebanon:

US Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel needs no permission to defend itself

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa says Israel “needs no permission” to defend itself, urging Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.

US Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel needs no permission to defend itself

Sen. Graham:

Sen. Graham: Dublin’s move against Herzog Park shows 'cesspool of antisemitism'

US Senator Lindsey Graham condemns Dublin City Council’s proposal to remove Chaim Herzog’s name from a park: The Herzog family is one of the great families in the history of Israel.

Sen. Graham: Dublin’s move against Herzog Park shows 'cesspool of antisemitism'

Antisemitism probe

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern over antisemitism probe

Northwestern University will pay $75M to end a Trump administration antisemitism probe, restoring $790M in frozen funds.

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern over antisemitism probe

Hezbollah calls on Pope to reject Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist organization urges Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli "aggression" ahead of his Beirut visit, insisting it has respected the ceasefire despite its attempts to rearm.

Hezbollah calls on Pope to reject Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: Kedumim residents celebrate with Perry family after elimination of Gideon's killer

Residents of Kedumim gather with the Perry family to celebrate the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon, praising the security forces for the operation.

Watch: Kedumim residents celebrate with Perry family after elimination of Gideon's killer

Miracle: Near-murder in Samaria

Terrorist hurls iron rod towards car traveling on key road in Samaria, striking windshield near driver.

Miracle: Near-murder in Samaria

Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed

US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuela airspace, Venezuela Foreign Minister calls Trump's declaration a 'colonialist threat.'

Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Terrorists made suspicious movements during Jenin clashes, 'kept putting their hands down, made movements as if putting their hands in their pockets,' Border Police officers who were present at the scene say.

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Iranian hackers claim:

Iranian hackers claim: We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

'Handala' Iranian hacker group says they broke into vehicle belonging to Israeli nuclear scientist, leaving flowers, followed by a threatening note.

Iranian hackers claim: We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

Irish FM condemns decision to rename Herzog Park in Dublin

Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee has called for the name of the sixth president of Israel, Chaim Herzog, not to be removed from a park in the capital Dublin.

Irish FM condemns decision to rename Herzog Park in Dublin

Father of last Israeli hostage:

Father of last Israeli hostage: Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Father of Yasam officer Ran Gvili, the only Israeli hostage whose body is still held in Gaza, speaks at Hostages Square, demanding Israel not move to second stage, rebuild Gaza, until his son's body is returned to Israel.

Father of last Israeli hostage: Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Arab arrested trying to sneak into Givat Ze'ev

An infiltration attempt into the town of Givat Ze'ev was foiled this week thanks to an advanced camera network and a rapid response by security forces.

Arab arrested trying to sneak into Givat Ze'ev

'Free Palestine'?

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park as 'Free Palestine'

President Isaac Herzog slams Dublin City Council’s proposed removal of the name of Israel’s sixth President, Chaim Herzog, from a public park. 'Shameful and disgraceful move.'

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park as 'Free Palestine'

Mother of last Israeli hostage begs Netanyahu: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the only Israeli fallen hostage still held by terrorist groups in Gaza, says she asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to proceed with the next phase of the ceasefire deal until her son is brought home.

Mother of last Israeli hostage begs Netanyahu: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Watch:

Watch: New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

Iranian media has released footage of the moments of the Israeli strikes on the IRGC headquarters and air defense batteries.

Watch: New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

A kitchen and field hospital:

New footage of Hezbollah tunnel near Tyre reveals kitchen and field hospital

Lebanese army organizes field tour for media outlets, showing them Hezbollah terror tunnel, steps taken to implement plan for Hezbollah's disarming.

New footage of Hezbollah tunnel near Tyre reveals kitchen and field hospital

US State Department pauses visas for Afghanistan citizens

US State Department 'taking all necessary steps' to protect US security and citizens, statement adds.

US State Department pauses visas for Afghanistan citizens

Rocks, gunfire, and weapons used in Gush Etzion clashes

Violent clashes break out near Bethlehem between Palestinian Authority Arabs and Israelis, with Arabs hurling rocks other objects, and Israelis responding with gunfire.

Rocks, gunfire, and weapons used in Gush Etzion clashes

IDF eliminates three terrorists who threatened forces in Gaza

Three terrorists approach IDF forces in southern Gaza, presenting immediate threat.

IDF eliminates three terrorists who threatened forces in Gaza

Report:

Report: Syrian intelligence linked to attacks on IDF, Druze community

Israel has reportedly identified that Syrian President Sharaa’s Intelligence Directorate is linked to terror plots targeting IDF and Druze.

Report: Syrian intelligence linked to attacks on IDF, Druze community

Ukraine’s Chief of Staff resigns amid sweeping corruption probe

Ukraine’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigns following a search of his home as part of a corruption probe.

Ukraine’s Chief of Staff resigns amid sweeping corruption probe

Yamas members questioned over Jenin shooting of two wanted terrorists

Three Yamas fighters questioned after two wanted terrorists were shot in Jenin. DIP launched a criminal probe into the incident.

Yamas members questioned over Jenin shooting of two wanted terrorists

Was sensitive info leaked ahead of Syria operation?

IDF examining possibility that information leaked ahead of Syria operation, allowing IDF forces to be ambushed.

Was sensitive info leaked ahead of Syria operation?

Former US Amb. to Saudi Arabia:

Former Amb. to Saudi Arabia: 'No normalization in near future'

'Normalization talks were close to succeeding before the October 7 attack cut the process short,' says former US ambassador to Riyadh, Michael A. Ratney.

Former Amb. to Saudi Arabia: 'No normalization in near future'

Analyst estimates:

Analyst estimates: Secret section in deal provides Hamas significant protection

Analyst Ohad Hemo explains why Hamas agreed to release hostages, even though it was their last card left.

Analyst estimates: Secret section in deal provides Hamas significant protection

Amb. Huckabee's promise to parents of last Israeli hostage

Israeli hostage Ran Gvili’s parents meet with U.S. Ambassador, receive promise of support until the last hostage returns

Amb. Huckabee's promise to parents of last Israeli hostage

Paris taxi driver revealed as Hezbollah terrorist

Israeli woman studying in Paris takes taxi with a friend, discovers Lebanese driver was a member of the Hezbollah terror group.

Paris taxi driver revealed as Hezbollah terrorist

Jenin clashes:

Criminal investigation opened against Border Police officers who shot terrorists in Jenin

Department for the Investigation of Police opens criminal investigation into Border Police officers who shot two terrorists in Jenin after the terrorists allegedly surrendered.

Criminal investigation opened against Border Police officers who shot terrorists in Jenin

'Manipulated'

Videos of Jenin clashes were systematically edited

Following uproar surrounding Jenin gunfire, Israeli citizen analyzes video clips, finds them systematically cut and edited.

Videos of Jenin clashes were systematically edited