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Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Levin must appoint new candidate to oversee MAG investigation

Court rules that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint an external candidate to oversee the investigation into the Military Advocate General (MAG) affair, but determined that the appointee will not be Judge Asher Kula.

Supreme Court: Levin must appoint new candidate to oversee MAG investigation

Espionage:

Espionage: Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.

Espionage: Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Defense Minister clarifies

Defense Minister clarifies: 'A Palestinian state will not be established'

Minister Israel Katz responded this morning to the American proposal to the UN that includes steps that facilitate the future establishment of a Palestinian state.

Defense Minister clarifies: 'A Palestinian state will not be established'

Hebron:

26,000 visit Hebron for Chayei Sarah, security forces arrest multiple suspects

Judea and Samaria District Police, IDF, and Border Police in Hebron responded to gunfire, arrested two suspects linked to the incident, and detained 13 others for various offenses while conducting extensive preventative measures throughout the area.

26,000 visit Hebron for Chayei Sarah, security forces arrest multiple suspects

UN rapporteur claims no 'independent investigation' found rape committed on Oct. 7

United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women Reem Alsalem falsely claimed that there was "no rape" committed during the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, ignoring the UN's own investigation.

UN rapporteur claims no 'independent investigation' found rape committed on Oct. 7

Message to US

Message to US: Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.

Message to US: Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Withdraws endorsement

Trump withdraws endorsement, blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'traitor'

Trump withdraws his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene amid an ongoing dispute between the two, which escalated after she pushed for Epstein file releases and criticized his agenda.

Trump withdraws endorsement, blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'traitor'

B'nai Brith Canada condemns

'Kill all Jews' graffiti at Montreal university sparks outrage from B’nai Brith Canada

B’nai Brith Canada condemns Concordia University in Montreal after “Kill all Jews" was found scrawled on campus. The group launches a new initiative to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.

'Kill all Jews' graffiti at Montreal university sparks outrage from B’nai Brith Canada

Is this the leading candidate for Israel’s next State Comptroller?

Political sources point to retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron as the leading candidate - if he agrees to accept the role.

Is this the leading candidate for Israel’s next State Comptroller?

'They cheated'

Trump vows to sue BBC for $5B over edited speech: They cheated

Trump vows to sue the BBC for up to $5B over a misleading edit of his Jan. 6 speech. The BBC apologized but denied defamation.

Trump vows to sue BBC for $5B over edited speech: They cheated

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn the hate

Antisemitic graffiti saying “F**k Jews” found in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mayor‑elect Mamdani, Gov. Hochul and Rep. Stefanik all condemn the act and urge prosecution.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn the hate

Freed hostage in first speech:

Freed hostage in first speech: I was exposed to images from the square, you gave me hope

Freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal gives powerful speech at Hostages Square, recalls October 7, honors murdered friends, and urges Israel to bring home the remaining hostages: “I am finally home.”

Freed hostage in first speech: I was exposed to images from the square, you gave me hope

Government to debate establishing inquiry committee into October 7 massacre

The government is set to discuss forming a committee to investigate the events of October 7, following a Supreme Court ruling requiring an update on the matter within 30 days.

Government to debate establishing inquiry committee into October 7 massacre

Shas MK attacked by haredi extremists

Dozens of haredi youths attack Shas MK Yoav Ben Tzur in Jerusalem, protesting support for Draft Law.

Shas MK attacked by haredi extremists

Full magazine found aboard flight, passengers evacuated

Passengers deplane after pistol magazine found on Frontier Airlines flight; police and FBI investigate.

Full magazine found aboard flight, passengers evacuated

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

The planned deal would allow Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35, which has clear implications for Israeli air superiority in the region.

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

Yeshiva student dies of brain bleed

Yosef Efraim Abramowitz, 29, declared dead after collapsing earlier this week.

Yeshiva student dies of brain bleed

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Jewish New Yorkers are buying firearms and seeking training in anticipation of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking office, fearing a rise in antisemitic incidents and reduced police protection.

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Family releases footage of deceased hostage

The family of Meny and Ayelet Godard, killed during Hamas captivity and during the October 7 massacre, releases footage of the couple in their safe room during a 2021 Gaza operation. 'It's not over 'till it's over.'

Family releases footage of deceased hostage

Flock of sheep poisoned at a farm in Binyamin region

Palestinians from the village of al-Mughayyir entered the grazing lands of the Metzudat David farm in Binyamin during Shabbat and scattered poisoned dates among the fodder.

Flock of sheep poisoned at a farm in Binyamin region

Attempted murder of Arab principal against Hamas in Berlin

Hudaifa al-Mashhadani, a school principal and secretary-general of the German-Arab Council in Berlin, described how he was violently pushed toward a moving train.

Attempted murder of Arab principal against Hamas in Berlin

Watch: First snowfall on Mount Hermon's peak

IDF forces continuing operations on the Israel-Syria border witness season's first snowfall.

Watch: First snowfall on Mount Hermon's peak

Watch: Tunnel route where three soldiers fell is dismantled

Eleven months since the three soldiers from Unit 367 fell, IDF dismantles the tunnel route in which they were killed.

Watch: Tunnel route where three soldiers fell is dismantled

New Shin Bet chief makes first significant proposal

Shin Bet chief David Zini suggests use of electronic ankle monitors for Jewish suspects in Judea and Samaria, but stresses such a move would require legislative changes.

New Shin Bet chief makes first significant proposal

Iran confirms it seized tanker

IRGC confirms it seized Talara tanker in the Straits of Hormuz, claiming it carried 'unauthorized cargo.'

Iran confirms it seized tanker

Man faints while clearing channel, survives 11 electric shocks

Be'er Tuvia man faints in yard while clearing flooded channel, survives 11 electric shocks.

Man faints while clearing channel, survives 11 electric shocks

In response to US push

Lebanon cracks down on cash transfers amid US push to cut Hezbollah funding

Lebanon imposes strict rules on money transfers under US pressure to cut Hezbollah funding.

Lebanon cracks down on cash transfers amid US push to cut Hezbollah funding

Explosion rocks Damascus neighborhood, woman injured

Woman injured in explosion in Damascus. Syrian media say a missile hit a building in Al-Mazzeh neighborhood. Authorities are investigating and pursuing those responsible. Cause remains unclear.

Explosion rocks Damascus neighborhood, woman injured

US and Arab states:

US and Arab states: Gaza peace plan 'a sincere path to Palestinian statehood'

The US and eight nations issue a joint statement backing UN resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a sincere path to Palestinian statehood and regional stability.

US and Arab states: Gaza peace plan 'a sincere path to Palestinian statehood'

Report:

Report: Witkoff plans meeting with Hamas negotiator behind Oct. 7 massacre

The New York Times reports that US envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya, architect of Oct. 7, to discuss Gaza ceasefire, despite Hamas’s terror designation and criticism from Israeli and American officials.

Report: Witkoff plans meeting with Hamas negotiator behind Oct. 7 massacre

Family of Meny Godard:

Family of Meny Godard: Now we can begin to heal

The family of Meny Godard, whose body was returned to Israel for burial after 769 days, says they can now begin to heal - and vow to keep fighting for the three families still waiting.

Family of Meny Godard: Now we can begin to heal

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Incitement and arson in the heart of Jerusalem

Clal building, synagogue, set aflame in central Jerusalem; police arrest suspect.

Incitement and arson in the heart of Jerusalem

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Indictment filed against 52-year-old man from Tirat Carmel for stealing valuable tefillin.

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Reservist securing Gaza aid:

Reservist securing Gaza aid: 'Immoral' to risk our lives to aid the enemy

IDF reservist ordered to secure Gaza aid slams decision as 'immoral,' stresses soldiers did not leave behind families, lives, and jobs 'just to deliver aid to the enemy.'

Reservist securing Gaza aid: 'Immoral' to risk our lives to aid the enemy

Leading rabbi in France urges: Only Torah study in yeshivas

At central event in France, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch condemns French yeshivas' inclusion of secular studies in the curriculum.

Leading rabbi in France urges: Only Torah study in yeshivas

ISIS terror cell arrested, preventing imminent attack

Four would-be ISIS-supporting terrorists from Beit Safafa in Jerusalem arrested by security forces, thwarting imminent attack.

ISIS terror cell arrested, preventing imminent attack

New poll: Bennett, Netanyahu, tied for role of PM

Maariv poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning 62 Knesset seats, led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the head of a party equal in size to Likud.

New poll: Bennett, Netanyahu, tied for role of PM

Louisiana appeals ruling blocking Ten Commandments displays

Louisiana asks federal appeals court to uphold its right to display the Ten Commandments in public schools, citing America’s religious heritage.

Louisiana appeals ruling blocking Ten Commandments displays

Netanyahu condemns Macron for calling Abbas 'prince of peace'

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Netanyahu condemns French President for calling PA chairman a “prince of peace,” citing PA terror payments and incitement.

Netanyahu condemns Macron for calling Abbas 'prince of peace'