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Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress:

Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress: Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise

In a landmark address in Asunción, Sa'ar lauds Paraguay's steadfast support for Israel and urges a united global front against the rise of terror states.

Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress: Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise

Meah Shearim:

Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle in Meah Shearim

During a visit to the Meah Shearim neighborhood, rioters hurled stones at the vehicle of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, shattering its rear window. The mayor was unharmed, and police have opened an investigation.

Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle in Meah Shearim

AJEEC-NISPED announces

AJEEC-NISPED announces plans for Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva

A new national hub will advance Jewish-Israeli Arab partnership and honor the legacy of peace activist Vivian Silver, who was murdered in her home at Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023

AJEEC-NISPED announces plans for Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva

‘They will never be forgotten’:

‘They will never be forgotten’: MDA honors slain embassy employees

Ambassador Erdan and MDA supporters honor the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, whose murders stunned Israel and the US.

‘They will never be forgotten’: MDA honors slain embassy employees

Brig. Gen. to be dismissed from Mossad over Oct. 7 failures

Brig.-Gen. G., former head of the Operations Division in Military Intelligence who served with the Mossad, will end his role by decision of the Mossad chief. In addition, two colonels - the head of the Palestinian Arab Arena and the commander of Unit 8200’s Collection Center - will be dismissed from the IDF over their conduct during the events of October 7.

Brig. Gen. to be dismissed from Mossad over Oct. 7 failures

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

1st time

1st time: Belgian Princes visit Samaria & express support for sovereignty

For the first time in history, a delegation of Belgian princes arrived in Israel as guests of Yossi Dagan. During their tour of Samaria, Prince Édouard de Ligne declared: “Sovereignty is a major issue - we stand in solidarity with you.” Prince Charles-Antoine added: “I am impressed by all the building here.”

1st time: Belgian Princes visit Samaria & express support for sovereignty

Sa'ar:

Sa'ar: Hezbollah's power leaves 'Israel with no security, Lebanon no future'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told reporters in Paraguay that Hezbollah’s military dominance undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty, insisting that Israel cannot achieve security until the group is fully disarmed.

Sa'ar: Hezbollah's power leaves 'Israel with no security, Lebanon no future'

The struggle for contiguity:

Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa

Years of struggle, activism and perseverance were rewarded when on Rosh Chodesh Kislev, caravans were officially set up in the Shdema army base, to herald a community which will populate a strategic site that ensures Jewishcontiguity between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.

Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa

GHF ends mission after delivering 187 million meals in Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has concluded its 4.5-month emergency operation after delivering 187 million meals through secure, diversion-free distribution sites serving Gaza’s most vulnerable civilians.

GHF ends mission after delivering 187 million meals in Gaza

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

Dozens of rioters assaulted a shepherd near a farm in western Binyamin. The farm owner carried out a “suspect apprehension procedure” to drive them away.

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

Watch:

Watch: Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

During a tour discussing the illegal activities of foreign missions in Jerusalem, MK Ohad Tal confronted an employee of the French Consulate about those violations.

Watch: Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

Watch:

Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Nahal and Golani forces, operating with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled hundreds of meters of Rafah terror tunnels, struck more than 60 targets, and eliminated 11 terrorists after 17 emerged from an underground route.

Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Wave of abductions

Iranian crown prince condemns regime for wave of abductions, including teen activist

Prince Reza Pahlavi condemns Islamic Republic for abduction of 19-year-old Bita Shafiei and her mother following multiple deaths of people the regime abducted.

Iranian crown prince condemns regime for wave of abductions, including teen activist

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Police and Shin Bet say they have solved the assault of an elderly Palestinian Arab woman near Turmusaya, announcing plans to file an indictment after a forensic-backed investigation linking the suspect to additional violent incidents.

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

The Military Prosecutor’s Office has reached a plea bargain with one of the terrorists who carried out the 2021 shooting attack near Homesh. The charges of attempted murder of Dimentman’s friends were removed from the indictment.

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

Protest in Australian Parliament

Protest in Australian Parliament: Senator enters wearing Burqa - and sparks an uproar

Pauline Hanson, an Australian senator from the One Nation Party, entered the Senate wearing a burqa in protest after her proposed ban on public face coverings was rejected. The Senate session was halted after she refused to remove the garment

Protest in Australian Parliament: Senator enters wearing Burqa - and sparks an uproar

Pregnant shark injured by fishing net found dead on beach

The shark, a female blacktip shark, was found on Beit Yanai Beach with severe signs of entanglement. Researchers discovered she was in the middle of pregnancy and carrying seven pups, none of which survived.

Pregnant shark injured by fishing net found dead on beach

Public bus crashes into building in Holon; ten lightly injured

Bus veers off road, hits residential building in Holon, injuring ten.

Public bus crashes into building in Holon; ten lightly injured

Five arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Five Jerusalem Arabs arrested in joint operation, on suspicion of exploiting elderly and innocent customers.

Five arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Al Jazeera: Body of Israeli hostage located

Body of Israeli hostage held by Islamic Jihad is located in Nuseirat, Al Jazeera reports.

Al Jazeera: Body of Israeli hostage located

Har Hevron:

Injured resident documents terrorist throwing stone

Head of Har Hevron region council demands immediate deterrent action against the local Hamas clan, after a resident was injured near Carmel.

Injured resident documents terrorist throwing stone

Khan Yunis:

Khan Yunis: IDF eliminates three terrorists following breach of security zone

IDF forces operating in Khan Yunis open fire on three terrorists who approached their position in violation of the ceasefire, posing an immediate threat.

Khan Yunis: IDF eliminates three terrorists following breach of security zone

Prison Services:

Prison Services: 'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

'Entry of Red Cross representatives into prisons carries a real risk of harming state and prison security,' says head of Intelligence at the Israeli Prison Service, Eli Cohen.

Prison Services: 'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

Karliner Rebbe meets MK Bismuth to discuss Draft Law

MK Boaz Bismuth who chairs key Knesset committee, meets Karliner Rebbe ahead of renewed discussions on Draft Law.

Karliner Rebbe meets MK Bismuth to discuss Draft Law

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Iranian official calls IAEA resolution 'anti-Iran,' says country weighing withdrawal from key nuclear treaty.

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Antisemitism in Seattle:

Seattle high school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Jewish student sues Seattle school district, claiming high school did nothing to stop antisemitism despite repeated complaints.

Seattle high school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Moving:

Moving: Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Sergeant (res.) Ari Spitz, a Givati soldier critically injured in the war against Hamas, dances at a friend's wedding using prosthetics, praising his friends' dedication.

Moving: Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Drama 36 floors up:

Jerusalem: Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Specialized high-elevation rescue teams in Jerusalem brought a 15-year-old boy to safety after he was found standing on the counterweight of a crane atop a 36-story building.

Jerusalem: Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Aliyah with purpose:

Aliyah with purpose: Moshe and Aliza share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

Young couple finds home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a thriving Torah-rooted community consisting of English and Hebrew speakers drew them in.

Aliyah with purpose: Moshe and Aliza share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

Rain and hail expected across Israel before sunny weather returns later this week.

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

New IDF recruits:

New IDF recruits include 100 men and women from families affected by the war

Amid continued fighting across several fronts, the IDF launched its 11-12/2025 draft cycle on Monday, with thousands of new recruits arriving at enlistment centers nationwide.

New IDF recruits include 100 men and women from families affected by the war

Following Hezbollah elimination:

IDF raises alert level on northern border following Hezbollah elimination

IDF raises air defense readiness following elimination of Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i.

IDF raises alert level on northern border following Hezbollah elimination

Report:

Report: Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack, but went unread

A day before the Hamas massacre, Unit 8200 received a warning about the use of significant weapons by Hamas, but the information did not receive immediate attention.

Report: Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack, but went unread

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

London police move an anti-Israel protest away from St. John’s Wood Synagogue after activists were urged to appear “visibly Jewish.”

London police move anti-Israel protest away from synagogue

Syrian on trial for knife attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Syrian teen on trial in Berlin for February knife attack at the Holocaust memorial. Prosecutors say he supported ISIS and targeted a Jewish victim.

Syrian on trial for knife attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Moving:

Moving: Former hostages come full circle at grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Segev Kalfon, Matan Angrest, Nimrod Cohen, and Bar Kupershtein visit the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave in New York - the place where their families prayed for their release.

Moving: Former hostages come full circle at grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

US and Ukraine report progress in talks on ending war

US and Ukrainian officials report progress in Geneva talks on an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, though details remain scarce.

US and Ukraine report progress in talks on ending war

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: Levin to head three additional ministries

Justice Minister Levin to lead Labor, Religious Services, and Jerusalem and Heritage Ministries. Attorney General warns of administrative overload.

Cabinet approves: Levin to head three additional ministries

At supporters’ conference

At supporters’ conference, Bennett does not rule out coalition with Arab parties

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns of political "collapse" if voter turnout is low: "We will have to compromise on a thousand things, and that would be very bad."

At supporters’ conference, Bennett does not rule out coalition with Arab parties