Report:
Report: The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio
According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.
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'Pain day and night'
Bondi hero reveals extent of damage: 'I live with pain day and night'
Hero who disarmed attacker at Sydney Hanukkah event answers critics who he says ignore his injuries, lasting pain.
University of Washington ends suspensions for anti-Israel protesters
UW finds the “UW33" group responsible for violations in a $1M anti‑Israel protest, lifts suspensions, and denies tuition refunds.
Morocco’s King joins Trump’s new 'Board of Peace'
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI accepts Trump’s invitation to join the new “Board of Peace" founded as part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Chief of Staff warned: Mandatory service must be extended
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir sent a sharply worded letter to the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister, warning that delays in the Draft Law and the lack of an extension to mandatory service create an immediate risk.
First crack in the coalition?
First crack in the coalition? Agudat Yisrael MK votes with the opposition
Until now, Agudat Yisrael had limited itself to a quiet boycott, refraining from voting with the coalition and pulling bills from the agenda. However, MK Yaakov Tesler’s vote marks the crossing of a red line.
Jerusalem burns as investigators seek to determine cause of infants' death
Haredi extremists block roads and clash with police in the capital in bid to prevent autopsies on infants who died in daycare tragedy. Police arrest daycare owner and one of the caregivers.
Gantz reveals:
Gantz reveals: The haredim offered me the chance to lead the government
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.
Goldknopf threatens:
Goldknopf threatens: We may oppose the budget
The chairman of United Torah Judaism stresses that he will act according to the guidance of the rabbis on the draft issue.
Netanyahu congratulates Trump on first year of term two
Netanyahu congratulates President Trump on the first year of his second term, highlighting close coordination after multiple meetings focused on Gaza ceasefire efforts, Iran, and regional issues.
After heated exchange
Nasreen Kadri apologizes to Rom Braslavski after heated exchange
Following the release of a contentious recorded phone call, Israeli singer Nasreen Kadri published an apology to captivity survivor Rom Braslavski after he alleged he was assaulted by her boyfriend.
At Paris airport
At Paris airport: Woman spits on Jewish man carrying a Torah scroll
At Charles de Gaulle International Airport, a woman shouted at a haredi Jewish man, telling him to “leave France," and spat at him.
Deni Avdija left out of All-Star starting lineups
Despite his outstanding form and the major campaign to support his selection in Israel and the United States, Deni Avdija was not included in the All-Star starting lineups.
Helicopter malfunction prevents smuggling drone interception
An attack helicopter on a test flight arrived to intercept a drone smuggling arms from Egypt, but the interception failed due to a weapons malfunction.
A Rabbi’s vision for Jewish community in San Antonio
Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg describes the strength, diversity, and responsibility of Jewish life in San Antonio and how smaller communities foster connection.
Sen. Graham threatens
Senator Graham threatens renewed sanctions as Syrian forces advance north
US senator warns Damascus that continued moves toward Raqqa could trigger Caesar Act sanctions 'on steroids' and permanently damage ties with Washington.
Lia and Aharon died in the tragedy at the Jerusalem daycare
Lia Golovnetsitz and Aharon Katz, died in the tragic incident at a daycare center operating without supervision in the Romema neighborhood.
Amidst the chaos
Amidst the chaos: The hug that calmed a baby in the trauma unit
Orly Shalom, a respiratory technician at Hadassah Hospital, found herself called upon to care for infants affected by the tragedy in Jerusalem.
Truce shaken up on 2nd day
Syria accuses SDF of freeing ISIS prisoners amid power shift
Syrian forces move to secure ISIS detention sites after SDF withdrawal, as Damascus and Kurdish leaders trade accusations over prison control.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'
Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech in the Knesset and addressed the protests against the regime in Tehran: "No one can predict what will happen, but Iran will not return to what it once was."
MDA dispatch
MDA dispatch: 'Another infant needs resuscitation?'
Magen David Adom released the first emergency call received by its dispatch center reporting the tragedy in Jerusalem in which two infants died and another 53 were injured.
IDF claims MK Succot entered Area A without coordination
The IDF says MK Tzvi Succot entered Area A near Jericho without prior coordination, while Succot claims he was escorted by troops and left immediately when instructed.
3.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Sea of Gailiee area
An earthquake measuring 3.7 struck this afternoon in the Tiberias area and was also felt in the Hula Valley.
Documentation from daycare where babies died
First footage from the daycare center in Romema reveals overcrowding and the number of strollers inside the apartment. Police are investigating suspicions of serious negligence by the staff.
Daycare tragedy: Haredim fume at Attorney General
Haredim point fingers at judicial system, Attorney General, claiming end to daycare funding has created dangerous conditions.
Jerusalem: 53 children injured, 2 dead
Fifty-three children injured at Jerusalem childcare site, two dead.
Arabs who carried out Ramle terror attacks indicted
Prosecutor's Office indicts two Israeli Arabs for arson, gunfire, and attempted terror attacks.
Hasidic photographer presents stunning photos of Davos
Hasidic photographer Yehoshua Fruchter presents breathtaking gallery from snow-capped Swiss Alps.
IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound
Hezbollah training structures, tunnel shafts, targeted in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.
The new terror threat in Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.
IDF foils terrorist threats in Gaza
Terrorists breach Gaza 'yellow line,' IDF responds.
Bulgaria:
Bulgaria: Swastikas and Nazi graffiti were sprayed on a synagogue
A serious antisemitic incident was reported in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv, where unidentified vandals sprayed Nazi slogans and swastikas on the gate of the community synagogue.
Aerospace Industries chief: No shortage of interceptors
Boaz Levy, head of Israel's Aerospace Industries, offers reassurance following reports of interceptor missiles ahead of possible clash with Iran.
Government clarifies: Majority of draft-evaders not haredim
At government discussion, data reveals around 90,000 eligible for conscription, less than half of evaders from haredi community.
In Hebron
Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation in Hebron
Security forces launch an operation in Hebron to thwart terrorism and locate weapons. The operation will continue for several days.
Graham in Israel:
Graham in Israel: America has no better friend than the State of Israel
Sen. Lindsey Graham meets top Israeli leaders in Jerusalem, praising the US‑Israel alliance and citing rising Iran tensions.
NFL fines Houston linebacker over anti-Israel message
Texans LB Azeez Al‑Shaair fined $11,593 for wearing “stop the genocide" eye black, violating NFL rules on personal messages during games.
Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars
Iran’s blackout briefly lifted as rights groups report thousands killed in a crackdown.
Josh Shapiro:
Josh Shapiro: Harris team asked if I was an 'agent of Israel'
Pennsylvania Governor’s new memoir reveals tense Israel‑focused questioning during Harris’s VP vetting, including being asked if he was an “agent of Israel," a moment he describes as deeply offensive.
Reports:
Reports: Iran’s state television broadcasts hacked
According to opposition sources in Iran, state television broadcasts were hacked Sunday evening, airing a recorded message by Reza Pahlavi, son of the deposed Shah.
