Huckabee
Huckabee: 'French recognizing Palestine like giving Nazis a victory after WW2'
US Amb. to Israel says there is no "rift" between Netanyahu and Trump, warns French move to recognize Palestine as a state causing Hamas to harden its positions.
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Watch:
Watch: Duvdevan elite soldiers arrest terrorists who planned to attack
Over the past month Duvdevan Unit fighters and Shin Bet arrested 12 terrorists who were planning to carry out attacks in Judea and Samaria. Watch footage from one of the arrests.
IDF assessment
IDF assessment: Northern Arrows crippled Hezbollah’s capabilities
The IDF reports that Operation Northern Arrows significantly damaged Hezbollah’s operational readiness and severely reduced the group’s ability to launch indirect fire at Israel — all while enabling most northern Israeli residents to return home.
Connecticut to Jerusalem:
From Connecticut to Jerusalem: Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel
Shalhevet Cohen fulfills a lifelong dream, making Aliyah and reuniting with her sisters and grandparents in Israel, bringing personal passion and professional ambition to Jerusalem while continuing a proud Zionist family legacy.
Defense Min on day after
Defense Minister on the day after: 'We need the IDF to be around & Inside Gaza'
Defense Minister Israel Katz outlines his vision for the day after the war in Gaza: "The goal is to defeat Hamas; we need to be responsible for security in Gaza."
Actor Alon Abutbul collapses and dies on beach
60-year-old Alon Abutbul swam this morning at Habonim beach and when coming out of the water he collapsed; despite resuscitation attempts he died.
IDF
IDF: 52 aid packages airdropped into Gaza
Over the past few hours, 52 aid packages, containing food for the residents of both the southern and northern Gaza Strip, were airdropped.
Watch:
Watch: Reporter booed for asking Trump about Netanyahu
The question came as Trump played the inaugural round on a new course in Aberdeen to finish his trip to Europe.
Gush Etzion:
Six Jewish outposts in Gush Etzion demolished in coordinated operation
Residents report violence during demolitions, accuse Civil Administration of aiding Arab land grabs; say outposts were vital to securing area and stopping PA expansion.
New Study:
New Study: Earth is rapidly drying out
A new study reveals an accelerated land drying process worldwide, a decrease in freshwater availability, and an increasing contribution of continents to sea level rise.
Watch:
Watch: IDF destroys weapons storage facility in Gaza
IDF troops eliminated several terrorists who posed a threat, while the IAF targeted terrorist infrastructure and multiple weapons storage facilities over the past day.
Foreign Minister Sa'ar:
Foreign Minister Sa'ar: International pressure undermining ceasefire efforts
Top diplomat warns Hamas emboldened by external calls to halt Israel's military campaign.
Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest
Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.
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Watch: Israeli singer hits back at pro-Palestinian protester
Regina Spektor decided to take a direct approach to the hecklers during a concert in Portland.
Watch:
Hamas caught on camera looting aid, blocking relief to Gazans
Video shows armed Hamas operatives seizing humanitarian supplies meant for civilians; IDF says terror group is blocking aid distribution in Gaza.
Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism
National survey shows rising antisemitic sentiment and local incidents, with nearly a third of Australians expressing negative views toward Jews.
Report:
Report: October 7th massacre trauma turned Israelis to crime
The Public Defender's report indicates an increase in cases where citizens without a criminal record become involved in criminal proceedings, often due to mental distress and poverty.
Haredi Yeshivot fear rising enlistment rates among their students
Haredi leadership believes that any students enlisting could mean a crack in the traditional stance against service in the IDF.
Security Cabinet meets, makes no decisions on Gaza operations
Limited forum reviews IDF plans but defers decisions; further meetings expected this week.
IDF orders removal of missionary materials from bases
Following Or L'Achim warning, IDF issues directive to purge and prevent missionary flyers included in gifts to soldiers; protocols to be reinforced across all units.
Gunman neutralized
Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead, gunman neutralized
Shooting in Midtown Manhattan results in four fatalities, including a New York Police Department officer. The shooter, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury.
Netherlands decides:
Netherlands decides: Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry
Netherlands to ban Smotrich and Ben Gvir from entering the country. The Israeli ambassador will be summoned for a discussion.
Sderot Mayor:
Sderot Mayor: Anyone imagining a deal with Hamas doesn’t understand the reality
As part of the "Decisive Victory" encampment led by wounded soldiers near the Knesset, Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi visits to express gratitude and support their call for a complete victory over Hamas.
Lapid:
Lapid: The Gaza campaign has spun out of control
Opposition leader blasts government policy in Gaza and warns of continued escalation. Ministers and right-wing figures strongly condemn his remarks.
Consul General Akunis:
Consul General Akunis: There is no starvation in Gaza - Hamas lies must be exposed
Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, rejects claims of starvation in Gaza, says Hamas steals aid and spreads lies.
Satellite images reveal:
Satellite images reveal renewed Iranian nuclear work at Isfahan and Fordow
Satellite images show Iran has reopened a blocked tunnel at its Isfahan nuclear complex, with signs of new construction at Fordow. Expert David Albright warns the regime may be preparing to quickly restore key underground nuclear capabilities.
Strock sets deadline
Strock: Without a decisive victory, there is no reason for this government to continue
Minister Orit Strock visits wounded soldiers' encampment near the Prime Minister’s Office and declares: A plan for swift victory is essential, or we will leave the government.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel pauses IDF operations daily to enable humanitarian aid into Gaza, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and staging media manipulation. He calls the war against Hamas a moral battle for Israel’s survival.
Israel suspects
Israel suspects Qatar behind Hamas 'starvation' propaganda campaign
Officials in Israel believe that Qatar is leading a Hamas propaganda campaign about "starvation in Gaza," which is receiving wide international attention.
'Huge mistake'
'Huge mistake:' Clash between Dutch Prime Minister and President Herzog
Pres. Herzog criticized the Prime Minister of the Netherlands after the latter announced support for suspending Israel from the EU Horizon program due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Trump calls London Mayor "nasty in meeting with UK PM
During a meeting with UK PM Starmer, President Trump was asked if he plans to visit London and responded that he does not like London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who he says has done a "terrible job."
Police investigating
Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza
Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.
Rehovot:
Rehovot: Elderly man injured in Iranian missile strike dies
ZAKA volunteers had rescued the man from the rubble after Iranian missile strike in June; death toll from Rehovot attack rises to two.
Man killed by fallen tree while getting water for pregnant wife
A man in his mid-30s was killed this evening when a tree fell on him on the grounds of Shamir Medical Center, where his wife had arrived to give birth.
MK Illouz:
MK Illouz: 'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'
In a wide-ranging interview, MK Dan Illouz calls for expanding IDF enlistment to include haredi youth, warns of political consequences if soldiers are ignored, and urges full victory in Gaza.
Sderot Mayor
Sderot Mayor: Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't understand reality
Mayor Alon Davidi visits 'victory' protest encampment of wounded war veterans, says "We were promised security and a new Middle East with the Disengagement—what we got was rockets and terrorists in the streets."
Jabaliya
Jabaliya: Terror tunnel found near Gaza school
Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.
US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria
The Coalition for Jewish Values praised Israel's defense of Syria's Druze population and called on world leaders to join Israel in preventing the slaughter of the Druze.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'
PM visits IDF Intelligence Directorate, says defeating Hamas and returning the hostages are 'two interlinked goals.'
Starvation?
Starvation? Photos show Gaza market full of goods, locals shopping freely
Photographer documents al-Sahaba Market filled with Israeli produce, canned goods, and customers paying in shekels, amid claims of starvation and famine.
