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Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.

Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews

Following the terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$2 million to the security of Jewish institutions.

Petition to Supreme court against selective enforcement

Petition filed with Supreme Court notes that enforcement solely against haredim, including budget cuts for daycare subsidies and schools, constitutes collective punishment.

Jewish trader released from Syrian prison

After about twenty days detained, a Syrian prison has released Salim Hamdani, a Jewish antiquities dealer and a well-known figure in the small remaining community in Damascus.

Cleveland community outraged at Nazi artifact auction

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland condemned Beechwood Auctions for offering dozens of items from the Nazi regime, including uniforms, insignia and propaganda books.

Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction

Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.

Hamas captivity survivors announce engagement

Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky, both survivors of Hamas captivity, announce engagement. 'This is my victory.'

At least 13 dead in Mexico train derailment

Train carrying 250 people derails in southern Mexico, leaving at least 13 dead and nearly 100 injured.

Sacred items defaced in Givatayim synagogue

A serious act of desecration involving sacred Jewish items was reported late Sunday night at the entrance to the Beit Yosef Synagogue on Gilboa Street in Givatayim.

JPPI study reveals:

JPPI study reveals: Major American influencers significantly upped antisemitic rhetoric

New JPPI AI-based study finds sharp rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric among leading right-wing influencers in the United States.

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.

Revealed:

Revealed: The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Newly-exposed Hamas intelligence document recommended preparing for an unexpected attack to disrupt Israel's deterrence strategy.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Under Western Wall Plaza:

Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered under Western Wall Plaza

Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.

Ballistic threat

Report: Iran developing chemical, biological warheads for ballistic missiles

Efforts to develop unconventional warheads and optimize ballistic missiles to carry them have intensified in recent months, Iran International report says.

Anti-smoking treaty calls for lawsuits against tobacco companies

Attorney Amos Hozner said the move could create a litigation potential of tens of billions of shekels in Israel as the state sues for the costs of healthcare for smoking.

Electricity failure leaves Bnei Brak weddings in the dark

Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.

Bondi Beach hero speaks: I just wanted to save lives

Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed recounts tackling one of the terrorists during the antisemitic Hanukkah massacre in Sydney, saying he acted only to save innocent lives despite being wounded.

Kim Jong Un oversees new long-range missile drill

North Korean leader oversees a long-range cruise missile drill, calling it a key test of North Korea’s nuclear deterrent amid heightened tensions and renewed focus on military modernization.

'They told me my wife was dead'

'They told me my wife was dead': Elkana Bohbot’s testimony of atrocities in captivity

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot reveals the severe abuse he endured, including humiliation, curses, and the terrorists’ repeated wishes for the death of his young son.

Trump after talks with Zelenskyy:

Trump after talks with Zelenskyy: Ukraine-Russia 'closer than ever’ to peace deal

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever” to peace after talks with Zelenskyy and Putin, though complex issues like Donbas and security guarantees continue to challenge negotiations.

'Guys, this is victory'

Emily Damari raises her injured hand in Amsterdam: Guys, this is victory

Emily Damari, a survivor of captivity in Gaza who was wounded on October 7, photographed by the river in Amsterdam - the same site where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked a year ago.

Iran launches surveillance satellites with Russian rockets

Iran successfully deployed three domestically developed satellites into low Earth orbit using a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Watch: Missile strikes near Uman matzah bakery

Russian ballistic missile lands near Tiferet Hamatzot matzah bakery in Uman, Ukraine, causing damage.

Petah Tikva joins list of measles outbreak hotspots

Health Ministry adds Petah Tikva to list of cities experiencing a measles outbreak, allowing early vaccination for the city's infants.

Lehavim residents receive infuriating notice

Lehavim students informed commute to school will quadruple in duration due to threats from nearby Bedouin settlement.

Haredi leader burns draft notice

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leader of the Edah HaChareidis faction, burned a draft summons of a yeshiva student just released from military prison and instructed him to continue not reporting for enlistment.

The Belz rebbetzin's surprising message

Rebbetzin Sarah Rokach, wife of the Belzer Rebbe, urges women in her community to switch from covering their hair with wigs to covering with scarves instead, promising numerous blessings.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

IDF Admits:

IDF Admits: Draft law does not meet IDF needs

The head of the IDF's Manpower Planning and Management Division warned at a Knesset hearing that the proposed haredi draft law does not fulfill the army's needs for the next two years.

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

IDF signs trilateral military cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus, including joint exercises, training, and strategic dialogue, with the goal of enhancing stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.

Hostage Meets Trump:

Hostage Meets Trump: Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

Palestinian sources say that Israel carried out a secret operation in Gaza to "kidnap" an operative of the military wing of the Islamic Jihad, who has information on the location of Ran Gvili's body.

Murdered victim's mother:

Murdered victim's mother: 'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Einat Maor, mother of Aviv Maor, who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the north last week, expresses anger at the state's conduct in its fight against terrorism.

Watch:

Watch: 13-year-old driver captured after car chase

During a large-scale police operation in the Negev, a 13-year-old was caught driving without a valid license and with his teenage sister in the car.

Israeli information led to the exposure of Hamas infrastructure in Italy

Intelligence information transferred by Israel to Italy helped expose Hamas's terrorist infrastructure in Europe. Seven operatives were arrested, including Hamas's head in Europe, Mohammed Hannoun.

Israel's laser system is officially ready for use

The world's first system for intercepting aerial threats with a powerful laser, designed to improve Israel's defense capabilities, was delivered to the IDF in an official ceremony.

'A Jewish mother'

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

Bondi victim, Peter Meagher, was revealed as Jewish right before his murder, and in those fateful minutes he donned tefillin.

Lawlessness:

Lawlessness: Illegal residents climb over wall near Atarot

Videos taken today show Illegal residents crossing the security fence near Atarot, in the area from which the terrorist who carried out the attack on Friday entered.