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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.

Netanyahu instructs reopening of Allenby Crossing two months after deadly attack

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Anchorage, Alaska

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the city of Anchorage, Alaska on Thanksgiving.

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Anchorage, Alaska

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.

Officers clarify: Terrorists were shot after attempting to flee

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.

Soldier fires at illegal residents at the Tunnel Checkpoint

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.

Spain vows to boycott Eurovision 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.

MAG scandal: Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433

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.

Itai Ofir promoted to Major General, assumes role of Military Advocate General

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.

Bus fares to increase in January as prices climb over 63% in three years

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.

Air pollution in Judea & Samaria: Shocking data revealed in the Knesset

Watch:

Watch: Israelis infiltrate Syrian territory, IDF returns them to Israel

Israeli citizens breached the border fence in two locations and entered Syrian territory, urging the Israeli government to settle the Bashan.

Watch: Israelis infiltrate Syrian territory, IDF returns them to Israel

Year of ceasefire in Lebanon:

First year of ceasefire: 370 terrorists eliminated, 1200 targeted operations conducted

One year after the ceasefire with Lebanon began, the IDF says troops carried out hundreds of operations, dismantled terrorist infrastructure, and eliminated over 370 terrorists.

First year of ceasefire: 370 terrorists eliminated, 1200 targeted operations conducted

Almog Cohen reveals:

Almog Cohen reveals: 'Ben-Gvir hasn't spoken to me in nearly a year'

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen reveals the tension between him and his party chairman, who he claims has not even said hello to him in nearly a year.

Almog Cohen reveals: 'Ben-Gvir hasn't spoken to me in nearly a year'

Bismuth reveals: This is what the Draft Law will look like

MK Boaz Bismuth has instructed the staff of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to distribute the full text of the new Draft Law to committee members, ahead of deliberations beginning next week.

Bismuth reveals: This is what the Draft Law will look like

Survey:

Poll: Most US Jews fear Mamdani victory hurts New York Jewish security

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

Poll: Most US Jews fear Mamdani victory hurts New York Jewish security

Watch:

Watch: Hasidic father hugs his daughter as she enlists in Border Police

A video circulating online shows a powerful moment: Ba'ash Indursky, daughter of Shlomo Indursky of the Belz Hasidic community, enlisting in the Border Police, accompanied and embraced by her haredi father.

Watch: Hasidic father hugs his daughter as she enlists in Border Police

Military secretary involved in sensitive security misstep

The IDF confirmed that Brig. Gen. Guy Markizeno’s classified cellphone was stolen and remotely neutralized, but then-Minister Yoav Gallant was never informed despite the sensitivity of the case.

Military secretary involved in sensitive security misstep

Missing teen rescued after intensive search near Elad

A large-scale search for a missing 16-year-old boy came to a successful end on Wednesday evening, after volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) located the teen alive following more than 24 hours of intensive operations in the Elad region.

Missing teen rescued after intensive search near Elad

One Year Later:

One Year Later: Hezbollah rebuilding depsite IDF ceasefire enforcement

Although the IDF has carried out hundreds of strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah’s rehabilitation, Hezbollah is still renewing its strength in southern Lebanon.

One Year Later: Hezbollah rebuilding depsite IDF ceasefire enforcement

Revealed:

Revealed: How the doctor who declared Hadar Goldin dead was caught

New footage reveals how Dr. Marwan al-Hams, a Hamas doctor who declared the death of the late Hadar Goldin during Operation Protective Edge, was lured out and arrested by Israel.

Revealed: How the doctor who declared Hadar Goldin dead was caught

Deceased hostage's father:

Deceased hostage's father: 'We pray he won't become another Ron Arad'

Itzik Gvili, father of deceased hostage Ran Gvili, says Hamas claims they do not know where his son's body is located. 'We pray he won't become another Ron Arad.'

Deceased hostage's father: 'We pray he won't become another Ron Arad'

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Antisemitism must be universally rejected'

In a recent appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, Johnson addressed concerns about a growing "schism" in GOP ranks regarding support for Israel.

House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Antisemitism must be universally rejected'

Al Jazeera: Searches for body of hostage in Zeitoun neighborhood

Red Cross, Hamas, renew searches for body of deceased hostage in Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood.

Al Jazeera: Searches for body of hostage in Zeitoun neighborhood

Record 43 fathers & sons bring Thanksgiving to Israeli kids

After more than 20 years of tradition, the EHS community's Bar Mitzvah Mission reached its largest turnout ever, making the Netanya children's home their first stop after landing in Israel.

Record 43 fathers & sons bring Thanksgiving to Israeli kids

Ariel Dehari charged with terrorism against Palestinian Arabs

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against Ariel Dehari, a resident of the homestead of Oz Yair, over the alleged attack on Palestinian olive harvesters near Turmus Aya.

Ariel Dehari charged with terrorism against Palestinian Arabs

Watch:

Watch: Severe pneumonia caused by drinking chicken soup

Pulmonology doctors at Shaare Zedek Medical Center removed a bone from a patient's lung that he likely swallowed while drinking chicken soup.

Watch: Severe pneumonia caused by drinking chicken soup

Histadrut opposes Wizz Air routes to Israel

Histadrut labor union protests Transportation Ministry meeting with Wizz Air representatives, says move could endanger Israel's airlines, undermine aerial independence during times of crisis.

Histadrut opposes Wizz Air routes to Israel

Father arrested for chambering gun above infant son's head

A resident of Arraba was filmed holding a weapon above his infant son's head, filming himself practicing shooting and bragging. An indictment has been filed against the father.

Father arrested for chambering gun above infant son's head

Satmar Rebbe In Israel:

Satmar Rebbe In Israel: 'Anyone who serves in the army is impure'

Exclusive footage from the trip the Satmar Rebbe made this week in Israel shows his texts against the state, against the IDF, and against the haredi parties, which he regards as too conciliatory.

Satmar Rebbe In Israel: 'Anyone who serves in the army is impure'

Over terror classification

Palestine Action battles UK government over terror classification

Palestine Action challenges its UK terror designation in court after RAF base break-in. Over 2,000 arrests since the ban, with critics warning free speech and protest rights are under threat.

Palestine Action battles UK government over terror classification

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

Elijah King, 36, arraigned on federal charges after threatening to bomb synagogues near San Luis Obispo. DOJ says he posted antisemitic rhetoric and faces up to 15 years in prison.

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

Czech Republic:

Czech President speaks out against cabinet pick who made Nazi salute

ANO leader Andrej Babis faces resistance after nominating Filip Turek, criticized for a Nazi salute, to cabinet.

Czech President speaks out against cabinet pick who made Nazi salute

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir: Likud neglected the Negev for 30 years, I will restore governance

In an interview with Kan 11 News, the National Security Minister accuses the ruling party of losing control in southern Israel, following footage of an attempted robbery in Ofakim.

Ben Gvir: Likud neglected the Negev for 30 years, I will restore governance

Trump:

Trump: DC National Guard shooting 'an act of terror'

President Trump condemns the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House as “an act of terror,” vowing swift justice.

Trump: DC National Guard shooting 'an act of terror'

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Yasser Abu Shabab claims that four Hamas terrorists surrendered to his men in Rafah. In footage, one of them is seen discussing Hamas activities. The terrorists were handed over to the IDF.

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Iraq:

Iraq: Drone strike hits Kurdistan gas field, sparks blackouts

Drone strike hits Kurdistan’s Khor Mor gas field, halting supplies and cutting 3,000 MW of power. Officials call it a “terrorist” attack.

Iraq: Drone strike hits Kurdistan gas field, sparks blackouts

Two National Guardsmen shot near White House

The uniformed military personnel from the West Virginia National Guard shot near the White House and taken to hospital in critical condition. A suspect is in custody, believed to be a 29-year-old Afghan national

Two National Guardsmen shot near White House

Trump orders 500 more Guard troops after DC shooting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces 500 more Guard troops for Washington, DC, after two Guardsmen were shot near the White House.

Trump orders 500 more Guard troops after DC shooting

IDF eliminates terrorist who hurled explosive in northern Samaria

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist who hurled an explosive in Qabatiya during a broad counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria. Several explosives found in his vehicle. No IDF injuries reported.

IDF eliminates terrorist who hurled explosive in northern Samaria

'Actual traitor'

'Actual traitor:' The storm surrounding Steve Witkoff

A leaked recording revealed how Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, coached a senior Russian official on how to seize territories in Ukraine as part of Trump's peace plan.

'Actual traitor:' The storm surrounding Steve Witkoff

Trump:

Trump: US to block South Africa from 2026 G20, end all subsidies

Trump said South Africa 'is not worthy of membership anywhere,' citing alleged abuses against white farmers and a dispute over the G20 handoff at this year’s summit.

Trump: US to block South Africa from 2026 G20, end all subsidies