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.
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'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.'
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.
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.
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.
US State Department pauses visas for Afghanistan citizens
US State Department 'taking all necessary steps' to protect US security and citizens, statement adds.
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.
IDF eliminates three terrorists who threatened forces in Gaza
Three terrorists approach IDF forces in southern Gaza, presenting immediate threat.
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.
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.
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.
Was sensitive info leaked ahead of Syria operation?
IDF examining possibility that information leaked ahead of Syria operation, allowing IDF forces to be ambushed.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
'Manipulated'
Videos of Jenin clashes were systematically edited
Following uproar surrounding Jenin gunfire, Israeli citizen analyzes video clips, finds them systematically cut and edited.
Jerusalem official demands:
Jerusalem official demands: Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods
'Substance has never been tested, is dangerous to health,' Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Brim claims.
Ukraine synagogue set ablaze
Famous Sadigora synagogue in Ukraine set ablaze by mentally unstable individual, police apprehend suspect.
'Green Rafah'
'Green Rafah': Fury as IDF begins rebuilding Rafah before Hamas disarms
Israel preparing to implement next phase of US plan for Gaza, despite promises that reconstruction will only begin after Gaza demilitarization.
New poll shows 'Reservists' party passing electoral threshold
Maariv poll indicates center-left could form coalition without help of Arab parties, indicates 'Reservists' led by Yoaz Hendel may pass electoral threshold.
Three IDF reservists severely injured in Syria clashes
Three reservists severely injured, three others moderately and lightly injured, in clashes with Jaama Islamiya terrorists in Beit Jinn, near the peak of Mount Hermon.
Amid Alawite unrest
Syrian President says protesters have 'legitimate demands' amid Alawite unrest
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says protesters have “legitimate demands” after mass Alawite demonstrations, the largest since Assad’s fall.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Heavy clashes between IDF and residents, two locals killed
Reports of heavy clashes between IDF forces and residents in the town of Beit Jinn, Syria. Israel has not commented so far.
Manchester police arrest suspect in Yom Kippur synagogue attack
British police arrest a 31-year-old man at Manchester Airport over synagogue attack that killed two worshippers on Yom Kippur.
In defiant post
Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby' in defiant post
Suspended NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan attacks “the Israeli and Jewish lobby” after a tribunal banned her for 15 months over antisemitic posts.
Trump announces:
Trump announces: National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom dies after DC shooting
Trump says US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of Summersville, West Virginia, has succumbed to her wounds after Wednesday shooting near the White House.
Report:
Report: Iran funnels oil profits to Hezbollah through Dubai
WSJ reports Iran sent Hezbollah hundreds of millions via Dubai laundering and Hawala transfers, with cash smuggled through Beirut airport.
Poll:
Poll: Otzma Yehudit gains strength, opposition weakens
Data shows the opposition weakening to 58 seats, the coalition securing 52, and Arab parties holding 10 seats.
Advancement of Draft Law
Advancement of Draft Law: Boycott of haredi parties expected to end
After the presentation of the draft of the recruitment law to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ) are expected to return to voting with the coalition starting next week, thus ending the haredi boycott of votes.
Two months after attack
Netanyahu instructs reopening of Allenby Crossing two months after deadly attack
Two months after a terror attack that killed two IDF soldiers, Prime Minister Netanyahu approved reopening the Allenby Crossing for goods.
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Anchorage, Alaska
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the city of Anchorage, Alaska on Thanksgiving.
Officers clarify:
Officers clarify: Terrorists were shot after attempting to flee
Yamas officers who shot two terrorists who had surrendered say the two violated their commands and returned to the building before a threat was ruled out.
Soldier fires at illegal residents at the Tunnel Checkpoint
An off-duty soldier mistook the arrest of illegal immigrants at the checkpoint for a security incident and fired his weapon.
Spain vows to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
The Spanish Broadcasting Union announced that it will boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates.
MAG scandal
MAG scandal: Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara prevented transfer of information on the MAG investigation to the Israel Police despite an explicit request from the Chief of Staff.
Itai Ofir promoted to Major General, assumes role of Military Advocate General
Attorney Itai Ofir enters his new post as Military Advocate General during a ceremony at the Kirya, as senior officials highlight the challenges facing the IDF and the imperative of restoring public trust.
Prices up 63% in three years
Bus fares to increase in January as prices climb over 63% in three years
Inner-city bus fares are expected to rise to 9 NIS in January as a budget dispute forces cuts and delays tied to the “Transportation Justice” reform.
Air pollution in Judea & Samaria: Shocking data revealed in the Knesset
MK Tzvi Sukkot convened an urgent discussion in the Knesset's Judea and Samaria Committee following the spread of garbage fires in the area, which caused 1,400 deaths in 2023.
