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Twin city shows solidarity:

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

In a ceremonial ceremony attended by local leaders and residents, Hallandale Beach, Florida, unveiled 'Sderot Way,' honoring its bond and showing support for the city of Sderot.

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

'I was sure I was going to die'

'I was sure I was going to die': Attempted lynching of farm owner in Mount Hebron

A terror incident on Friday evening: dozens of Arab rioters from the village of Bani Na’im attacked the owner of the “Malachei Avraham" farm in the grazing areas.

'I was sure I was going to die': Attempted lynching of farm owner in Mount Hebron

'Sick society'

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

The Combat Antisemitism Movement condemned an installation at a school that depicted Netanyahu and Trump portrayed as consuming the organs and blood of Arab children.

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

Concerning trend in labor market

Concerning trend in labor market: Share of laid-off academics reaches 26%

According to the data, the share of academic and managerial professionals among the laid-off has risen significantly.

Concerning trend in labor market: Share of laid-off academics reaches 26%

In an unusual move: Olympic

In an unusual move: Olympic Committee disqualifies Israeli Team

The Olympic Committee decided to disqualify the Israeli bobsleigh team from participating in the Winter Olympics after it was revealed that members acted in violation of the rules.

In an unusual move: Olympic Committee disqualifies Israeli Team

Iran retaliates after EU blacklists IRGC

Iran designates EU member states’ navies and air forces as terrorist organizations in response to the EU’s decision to blacklist the IRGC.

Iran retaliates after EU blacklists IRGC

Arab states fume over Huckabee remarks on Israel’s biblical borders

Arab states condemn US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks backing Israel’s biblical claim from the Nile to the Euphrates, calling them provocative and contrary to international law.

Arab states fume over Huckabee remarks on Israel’s biblical borders

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t capitulated

Trump’s Middle East envoy says the President is “curious" why Iran has not agreed to a nuclear deal despite US pressure.

Witkoff: Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t capitulated

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Two South Florida men face hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a Jewish man in Miami Beach, yelling “Jews! Jews!" and spraying him with liquid from a water gun.

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Over Olympic incident

Italian state TV apologizes to Jewish community over Olympic incident

Italy’s RAI apologizes after an off-air remark to “avoid" the Israeli team aired during Olympic coverage. Israel’s ambassador condemns the comment as discriminatory.

Italian state TV apologizes to Jewish community over Olympic incident

Tucker Carlson retracts claim about Herzog and Epstein island

Tucker Carlson retracts claim that President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island after denial from Herzog’s office.

Tucker Carlson retracts claim about Herzog and Epstein island

Watch:

Watch: Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.

Watch: Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Report:

Report: Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

Axios reports that the Trump admin is considering “token" Iranian enrichment, while military options, including targeting Khamenei, are on the table.

Report: Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

'New phase'

ISIS declares 'new phase' against Syrian regime, claims double attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for two attacks in Syria, declaring a “new phase" against President Ahmed al-Sharaa and vowing his fate will be like Assad's.

ISIS declares 'new phase' against Syrian regime, claims double attack

Leading rabbi: Torah scholars have always been harassed

Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, urges Hebron Yeshiva students to continue studying Torah, ignore hardships.

Leading rabbi: Torah scholars have always been harassed

Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash

Deputy attorney general Efrat Greenbaum has decided to file an indictment against a former bodyguard to the Prime Minister over his alleged role in a fatal traffic accident in Mexico in 2015.

Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Senior rabbis of the dynasty published a letter that defines AI as 'the evil inclination of our generation' and absolutely forbids any interaction with artificial intelligence systems.

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Huckabee: Israel has a right to Biblical borders

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee tells the Tucker Carlson Show that Israel has a right to large swaths of the Middle East - including land not currently under its own control.

Huckabee: Israel has a right to Biblical borders

Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating

The man reportedly visited a healthcare clinic and warned of divine retribution against the nurses carrying out the vaccinations before vandalizing the premises.

Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating

Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch

UAV drops fragmentation grenade on gathering in Kafr Kana, injuring four.

Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration

Dozens of leftist activists arrive at Paris Square in Jerusalem, holding illegal demonstration and blocking roads.

Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration

IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates

An indictment was filed with the Southern Military Court against a sergeant for severe abuse and improper conduct toward two soldiers.

IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates

Winter weather returns to Israel

Temperatures set to drop across Israel this week, with intermittent rainfall, snowfall on Mount Hermon, and a risk of flooding.

Winter weather returns to Israel

Landslide at Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya

A large part of the cliffs along the beach collapsed, prompting the closure of both the collapsed area and a large portion of the beaches around it.

Landslide at Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

'IDF troops operating near the 'yellow line' in northern Gaza eliminate a terrorist who approached their position, posing immediate threat.

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia

Queensland Police have charged a 32-year-old man with a hate crime after he struck the gates of a synagogue in Brisbane with his car and fled the scene.

Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia

Watch: IDF battles Lebanon missile threat

IDF strikes three different Hezbollah commanders in Baalbek, eliminating a large number of terrorists.

Watch: IDF battles Lebanon missile threat

Human body found in Galilee stream

Teenage hikers find human body in Amud Stream.

Human body found in Galilee stream

Report: Hezbollah preparing for war with Israel

Hezbollah is no longer run by Lebanese personnel but by Iranian IRGC officers present in Lebanon, report reveals.

Report: Hezbollah preparing for war with Israel

France:

Two teens arrested in France, terror attack foiled

Two 16-year-olds arrested in north of France on suspicion of planning attacks on a shopping center or concert venue.

Two teens arrested in France, terror attack foiled

Hamas 'open' to peacekeepers in Gaza, with conditions

Hamas says it is open to international peacekeepers to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza but rejects interference in “internal affairs".

Hamas 'open' to peacekeepers in Gaza, with conditions

Huckabee to Iran:

Huckabee to Iran: End nuclear program or risk military action

US Ambassador Huckabee warns Iran to accept a deal ending its nuclear program and missile development or face credible US military action, reminding them of previous strikes.

Huckabee to Iran: End nuclear program or risk military action

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

The IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon, stating they were used to plan attacks against Israel and that the groups cynically use civilians as human shields, violating ceasefire agreements.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

Trump: A disgrace

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs, Trump: A disgrace

The US Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he overstepped his authority. Trump reportedly calls the decision "a disgrace."

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs, Trump: A disgrace

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring female soldiers into Armored Corps

Families and activists protest at IDF ceremony, stressing integration of women in the Armored Corps will undermine IDF values and operational readiness.

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring female soldiers into Armored Corps

Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building in Thailand

Police in Pattaya confirm death of British retail entrepreneur Quentin Griffiths, autopsy finds no signs of foul play.

Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building in Thailand

RPG missile swept out to Zikim beach

Missile believed to have been used during October 7 massacre found swept up onto Zikim Beach.

RPG missile swept out to Zikim beach

Health Ministry announces recalls for list of pistachio products

Health Ministry announces massive pistachio product recalls following discovery of aflatoxins at unusually high levels.

Health Ministry announces recalls for list of pistachio products

Betsy Berns Korn:

Betsy Berns Korn: On antisemitism, Jewish unity, and hope for Israel's future

Betsy Berns Korn, Chair of the Conference of Presidents, shares insights on rising antisemitism, Jewish unity, and the challenges Israel faces today, reflecting on her 15th visit to the country since October 7th.

Betsy Berns Korn: On antisemitism, Jewish unity, and hope for Israel's future

France advancing bill to criminalize anti-Zionism

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces government will back bill to ban anti-Zionist phrases. 'Calling to destroy Israel is calling for genocide.'

France advancing bill to criminalize anti-Zionism