Syrian army seizes major oil fields as Kurdish forces lose ground
Syrian forces, backed by Arab tribal fighters, advanced across northeast Syria, seizing major oil fields and cities amid clashes with Kurdish-led forces.
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PM to Honduran President-elect:
PM to Honduran President-elect: 'We are refashioning the relationship between our nations'
Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.
Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies
Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.
Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead
Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.
New details:
New details: Boyfriend of famous singer suspected of assaulting ex-hostage
The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.
Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus
A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.
Overnight drama:
Overnight drama: young haredi men arrested
Security forces carried out overnight arrests of several haredi youths, in several locations, on suspicion of involvement in security-related offenses.
Iranian official
Iranian official: Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000
A senior Iranian official said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests, including about 500 security personnel.
Tragedy in Florida:
Tragedy in Florida: Israeli pastry chef killed in workplace accident
Mordehay Grunberger was killed when he fell into an into an industrial kneading machine at a kosher bakery.
MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'
Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.
MK Chili Tropper:
MK Tropper: 'If we have to choose between bad and worse, we'll consider joining Netanyahu'
MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.
Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan
Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan: 'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'
In a joint statement, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman emphasized the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Mt. Hermon in white:
Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon
Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.
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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon
The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.
Inheritance fraud exposed in court
The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.
Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir
Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.
Ben Gvir's policy:
Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel
Security forces arrest four foreign activists for attacking a shepherd near al-Mughayyir. Two of the suspects await deportation from Israel.
Family comes full circle:
Family comes full circle: Israeli appointed to Trump’s Peace Council
Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.
Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding
According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.
Accused of 'riots'
Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accuses them of 'riot' activity
Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.
B’nai Brith to Canada:
B’nai Brith urges Canada to list Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists
B’nai Brith Canada urges Ottawa to designate three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist entities over support for Hamas, calling for action to match recent US and Argentine measures.
Report:
Report: Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Bloomberg reports that Trump seeks $1B from countries for permanent seats on his new Board of Peace.
Argentina blacklists Iran’s Quds Force as a terrorist group
Argentina designates Iran’s Quds Force and 13 linked individuals as terrorists, citing the 1992 embassy and 1994 AMIA attacks. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the move.
New details revealed:
New details revealed: Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week
Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.
Former US Ambassador:
Ex‑US envoy predicts Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days
Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.
US official: Gaza is our way or the highway
US President Donald Trump's advisers reject criticism of Board of Peace, say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make a choice, Axios reports.
Watch:
Watch: Arab rioters attack Samaria homestead
On Friday, dozens of Arab rioters from the villages of Qaddum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Tzion homestead in Samaria.
Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG
Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.
Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated
Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.
US strikes terrorist in northwest Syria
US forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on Americans in Syria.
Parents of Hostage:
Parents of Hostage: 'Don't leave Ran behind!'
The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.
Released hostage:
Released hostage: I agreed to die in Gaza so that Israel could destroy Hamas
Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor expresses support for his father's position, says he refused offer to spy for Hamas
Unusual discovery in Hadera sewage pipe
Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.
Israeli found lifeless in Uman
Israeli found lifeless in Uman, Ukraine, to be transferred to Israel for burial.
Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster
Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.
Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow
Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.
IDF dismantles underground tunnel route
IDF dismantles rockets, underground tunnel route, in northern Gaza.
Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies
'We will not let international or local criminals go unpunished,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns.
IDF intercepts aerial weapons smuggling attempt
IDF intercepts drones crossing into Israeli territory bearing weapons.
UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans
UK police chief Craig Guildford resigns after a report found West Midlands Police used “greatly exaggerated" intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
