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Gazan who celebrated October 7 massacre walks free in Belgium

Mohanad Alkhatib, a resident of Khan Yunis who participated in the October 7 massacre and was documented infiltrating Israeli territory, is seen roaming Antwerp freely, enjoying the city's Christmas market.

Gazan who celebrated October 7 massacre walks free in Belgium

President Herzog lauds Israel's medical heroes at NYC event

At Shamir Medical Center event in New York, Israeli President Isaac Herzog salutes Israel’s medical resilience, says Shamir Medical Center 'gave us light during a time of darkness.'

President Herzog lauds Israel's medical heroes at NYC event

France:

France: Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

A 42-year-old nanny faces trial in Nanterre for allegedly poisoning a Jewish family’s food and drinks. Prosecutors cite antisemitic motives, though her lawyer denies this, claiming a wage dispute was the cause.

France: Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

Since 2000:

Study: Plastic waste from Jerusalem’s runoff has accumulated in the Dead Sea since 2000

University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, increasing quantities of microplastic, and waste trapped in sinkholes in Dead Sea area.

Study: Plastic waste from Jerusalem’s runoff has accumulated in the Dead Sea since 2000

UN Amb. Mike Waltz kicks off diplomatic visit to Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz arrives in Jerusalem for a diplomatic visit, is expected to meet with Israeli officials, discuss challenges facing Israel.

UN Amb. Mike Waltz kicks off diplomatic visit to Israel

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS trainee surgeon has been suspended for 15 months amid allegations she posted antisemitic and pro-terror content on social media, accusations she denies as investigations continue.

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

Storm Byron nearing Israeli shores

Storm battering Greece and Cyprus nears Israel as forecasters warn of heavy rains and floods through the week's end.

Storm Byron nearing Israeli shores

Watch:

Watch: Israeli flag flies on roof of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Police raid UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, which have been inactive since the organization was banned in Israel, and hoist the Israeli flag atop the building.

Watch: Israeli flag flies on roof of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

ILA Director-General appointment:

Chikli condemns Morgenstern's appointment, Goldknopf responds: 'A disgusting statement'

Minister Amichai Chikli denounces the plan to appoint Yehuda Morgenstern as Deputy Director-General of the Israel Land Authority, prompting MK Yitzhak Goldknopf to lash out in response.

Chikli condemns Morgenstern's appointment, Goldknopf responds: 'A disgusting statement'

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

MKs from the Otzma Yehudit party arrive at National Security Committee meeting on death penalty for terrorists wearing 'noose' pins to show commitment to passing bill.

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Iran:

Iran’s Jewish MP warns community to avoid Israeli social media content

Iranian Jewish MP Dr. Homayoun Sameyeh urges community members to delete comments, likes, and memberships linked to Israeli accounts, warning that such activity has drawn scrutiny from security agencies and could lead to legal consequences.

Iran’s Jewish MP warns community to avoid Israeli social media content

Education Minister bans lecture by 'Brothers in Arms' activist

Lecture to be given to high schoolers by Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Scherf is canceled following new Education Ministry directive, due to 'Brothers in Arms' efforts to encourage draft refusal.

Education Minister bans lecture by 'Brothers in Arms' activist

New road to bypass Salfit, boosting security for Jews

New road near Ariel will improve security and create more efficient traffic flow in an area traditionally plagued by security risks due to its proximity to the Palestinian Authority Arab community of Salfit.

New road to bypass Salfit, boosting security for Jews

Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement for Samaria resident under house arrest

A military court adjusted the reporting conditions of a local resident under a Judea and Samaria banishment order after his attorney argued that nightly police check-ins, including on Shabbat, forced desecration of the Sabbath.

Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement for Samaria resident under house arrest

In time for Hanukkah:

In time for Hanukkah: Section of Hasmonean-period wall unearthed at Tower of David

Hasmonean-period Jerusalem wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE, and later deliberately destroyed, experts say.

In time for Hanukkah: Section of Hasmonean-period wall unearthed at Tower of David

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

Young women riddled with bullets:

Captivity survivor speaks in Italy: Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day

Rom Braslavski, survivor of Hamas captivity, tells a conference of Italy’s ruling party about the October 7 massacre, his trauma in captivity, and his plea for justice and peace, 'I saw young and beautiful women riddled with bullets.'

Captivity survivor speaks in Italy: Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day

IDF:

IDF: Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

IDF: Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

Rejects Trump peace plan

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction, rejects Trump peace plan

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal renews calls for Israel’s destruction, rejecting Trump’s peace plan and UN demands to disarm.

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction, rejects Trump peace plan

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

Iran executes Mohammad Reza Ghaffari, mastermind of a $350M car-buying scam that defrauded 28,000 victims. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for disrupting the national economy.

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

'It’s all over'

'It’s all over': Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

AFP reveals Iran and Hezbollah abandoned Assad as rebels stormed Damascus, fleeing overnight and leaving bases, consulates, and documents behind before Assad escaped to Russia.

'It’s all over': Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

Givat Ze’ev:

7 security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens

Cleared for publication: Seven security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens in exchange for money. Their detention has been extended, and the investigation continues.

7 security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens

After car break-in:

After car break-in: Bar Kupershtein’s stolen phone returned

The mobile phone of captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein, stolen overnight from his car, located and returned with the help of a friend using a tracking app.

After car break-in: Bar Kupershtein’s stolen phone returned

NYC Council Member to Pope:

NYC Council Member Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo: Two-state plan ignores history

NYC Council Member Jim Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo’s two-state call, says Palestinian Arabs reject peace and urges recognition of Israel as the true path to coexistence.

NYC Council Member Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo: Two-state plan ignores history

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

MK visits hilltop community - to discover surprise evacuation

MK Limor Son Har-Melech visits Mevaser Shalom, offering encouragement to the families whose homes were demolished, and comes face-to-face with demolition preparations at the Gur Aryeh community in the Binyamin Region.

MK visits hilltop community - to discover surprise evacuation

Near Azzun:

IDF neutralizes terrorists near Azzun, preventing injuries to civilians

Three terrorists throw rocks at a central route, endangering civilians, IDF forces respond with fire.

IDF neutralizes terrorists near Azzun, preventing injuries to civilians

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Toronto woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Toronto woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Prominent Belz hasid travels for granddaughter's wedding and passes away

Rabbi Benzion Rabinowitz, a key figure in the Belz hasidic community, passes away while in the US for his granddaughter's wedding.

Prominent Belz hasid travels for granddaughter's wedding and passes away

Report:

Report: US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

Report: US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

Kibbutz Be'eri members vote:

Kibbutz Be'eri members: Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

In controversial vote, Kibbutz Be'eri members decide to demolish most of the homes damaged in the October 7 massacre. 'Be'eri is not responsible for Israel's national memory; we want to create revival and life.'

Kibbutz Be'eri members: Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

1000 leaders in Shiloh

1000 leaders in Shiloh: 'Israel is the firewall between radical Islam and America'

Over 1,000 US Christian leaders visited ancient Shiloh, where Mike Evans and Eliana Passentin speak with Arutz Sheva about their mission’s significance in Judea and Samaria.

1000 leaders in Shiloh: 'Israel is the firewall between radical Islam and America'

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

Refusal to recognize haredi hesder yeshivas 'severe blow to equality, and clear discrimination against haredim who serve in IDF,' organization says.

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

33-year-old reservist found dead

Nehorai Barazani, a 33-year-old IDF combat reservist who suffered from PTSD, was found dead at home. His family stresses that the cause of death was heart failure, not suicide.

33-year-old reservist found dead

In the heart of Turkey:

In the heart of Turkey: Hamas's Iran-backed money flow revealed

Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.

In the heart of Turkey: Hamas's Iran-backed money flow revealed

Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat

Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time.

Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

Watch: IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

Report:

Report: White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement

Washington seeks to advance regional diplomacy by urging progress on a major Israel-Egypt gas deal as a prerequisite for a potential leaders' summit.

Report: White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement