Emotional:
Emotional: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'
Watch: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings “Shir LaMa’alot” before more than 1,000 Christian religious leaders from the United States.
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Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets prison term
Dr. Salvador Plasencia sentenced to two and a half years for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death. Judge says he exploited Perry’s addiction.
Netanyahu on Mamdani threat:
Netanyahu brushes off Mamdani threat: Of course I’ll come to New York
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells the NYT Dealbook forum that Israel is fighting the "free world's battle," rejects a Palestinian state, calls his trial a "witch hunt," and vows to secure peace through absolute strength.
Trump:
Trump: Gaza peace plan phase two coming 'pretty soon'
President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.
Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership
All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.
300 women's rights activists, rabbis urge removal of UN denier of Hamas rape
In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the 300 signatories expressed their “horror and outrage” at Reem Alsalem’s rape-denial.
Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt
Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.
Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack
Two Jews who were sprayed with pepper spray by an Arab attacker in Jerusalem have filed a civil lawsuit for 60,000 shekels.
10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire
Firefighters were called to a burning apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and located a 10-year-old boy who was unconscious and in critical condition.
12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home
Police investigate after 12-year-old Bnei Brak boy is found lifeless in his home.
Naqoura:
Naqoura: Pentalateral meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire
Senior officials meet in Naqoura to review efforts toward a lasting cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, aiming to strengthen long-term stability and create peace along the border.
Terrorists emerge from tunnel
IDF Soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah
4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.
Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak
Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: We are operating across all arenas, near and far
IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'
Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry: Arrow 3 marks new chapter in Israel-German defense partnership
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army today.
Watch:
Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform
A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.
Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif
IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.
CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East
CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.
Battle over Draft Law reaches Brooklyn
A group of extremist haredi protesters in Brooklyn demonstrated against Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, who is visiting the Borough Park neighborhood, due to his position on Israel’s Draft Law.
UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds
Global unrest, particularly the Gaza war, is increasingly influencing Britons to embrace Islam amid rising perceptions of injustice.
Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line
Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.
50 years later:
50 years later: Gerry and Esther share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv
New olim find a home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a strong sense of family made their long-awaited transition to life in Israel feel natural and uplifting.
Lebanese PM:
Lebanese PM rejects claim Naqoura talks signal Israel-Lebanon normalization
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said adding a civilian delegate to the ceasefire committee is not a step toward normalization, insisting Lebanon is not entering peace talks with Israel.
Rabbi Seth Farber:
Rabbi Seth Farber: Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha
Rabbi Seth Farber, founder and chairman of ITIM, offers a candid and far-reaching look at the challenges facing Israel’s religious establishment today and the urgent changes he believes are needed.
EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel
The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.
Second case this year:
Second case this year: 6-year-old dies of influenza despite being vaccinated
The Ministry of Health reported that a six-year-old boy, who had been generally healthy and vaccinated against influenza, died after a rapid deterioration in his condition.
Where was the Air Force on October 7th?
The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.
Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel
To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects.
Open University:
Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'
Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.
In wake of tension:
Israel, Lebanon to hold rare civilian-economic discussion
For the first time, Israel and Lebanon will send civilian representatives to the Naqoura ceasefire committee meeting, aimed at advancing economic dialogue and laying groundwork for future cooperation.
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'
'Shoot anyone who starts a fire': Knesset discusses Arab waste fires in Judea and Samaria
The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.
Greek airline announces new Israel-Athens route
Sky Express launches new route connecting Tel Aviv and Athens, offers connections to various locations in Europe - but no free checked baggage.
Significant storm expected Sunday
Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.
Suspects attempt to smuggle weapons, ram soldiers
IDF soldiers fire towards suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Jordan, ram soldiers.
Watch:
Watch: Hashmonaim Brigade's first squad commanders graduate course
Hashmonaim Brigade's first group of squad commanders graduates course with 70 haredi future commanders to lead the brigade's next generations.
Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists
The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.
PM’s Office:
PM’s Office: Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages
Remains transferred to Israel by Gaza terror groups not linked to any of the deceased hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announces.
Israel preparing for significant escalation in Lebanon
Israel preparing for escalation in Lebanon due to Hezbollah's increased military buildup as US attempts to calm tensions, source says.
UK defends terror ban on Palestine Action at High Court
UK lawyers defend the ban on anti-Israel activist group Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, citing security needs.
NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue
NYC Jewish groups to rally near Park East Synagogue after recent protest in which anti-Israel activists disrupted an Aliyah event.
