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MP lashed out at Jews in front of Auschwitz

Grzegorz Braun attacked Jews at Auschwitz, claiming they seek "special treatment" in Poland, saying, "Poland is for Poles", and threatening to dismantle the International Auschwitz Council if his party comes to power.

MP lashed out at Jews in front of Auschwitz

IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident

Marom Golan, an active-duty soldier from Ashkelon, was killed when a vehicle struck him and his motorcycle in southern Israel.

IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident

'There will be no cover-up':

'There will be no cover-up': Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.

'There will be no cover-up': Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

The hidden conclusion:

Revealed: IDF determines Ashdod Base commander bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.

Revealed: IDF determines Ashdod Base commander bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

Histadrut corruption scandal

Histadrut scandal: Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand

A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport from Thailand for questioning in connection with the Histadrut corruption scandal.

Histadrut scandal: Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand

Jonathan Pollard:

Jonathan Pollard: 'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.

Jonathan Pollard: 'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Amid heavy rain

Amid heavy rain: Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.

Amid heavy rain: Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

France, Iran to hold Paris talks on nuclear program, detained nationals

France’s FM Jean-Noel Barrot will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional issues, and detained citizens.

France, Iran to hold Paris talks on nuclear program, detained nationals

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest: We show up

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest: We show up

Terror financing allegations

October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao over terror financing allegations

Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.

October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao over terror financing allegations

Citing invalid appointment

Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James over invalid Trump appointment

Federal judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling Trump’s appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan invalid.

Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James over invalid Trump appointment

Year and a half later:

Year and a half later: Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

After a year and a half of searching, Yamam forces surround the building where the terrorist who murdered SSGT Eliya Hilel and SSGT Diego Gavriel Harsaj was hiding and eliminate him in a gun battle.

Year and a half later: Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

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