During Florida visit:
During Florida visit: 101-year-old Holocaust survivor's request from Netanyahu
During PM's visit to a Miami synagogue, Jake, who lost his entire family in the Holocaust, asked for a photograph with Netanyahu.
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Chief Rabbi of Tzfat:
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat: 'G-d does not do half a job - 'The regimes of evil will collapse'
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu draws a clear line between the arrest of Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro to the collapse of evil regimes around the world - Assad, Sinwar, Nasrallah, 'History teaches us that evil regimes do not survive.'
ZOA slams NY Mayor Mamdani for revoking antisemitism protections, appointing Israel critic
ZOA condemns Mamdani’s ending executive orders protecting Jews & appointment of Israel-bashing, lawyer-for-Muslim terrorists, Ramzi Kassem, as NYC Chief Counsel, endangering Jews and the US.
Watch
Watch: Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's 'perp walk' in New York
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is walked into the DEA Office in New York City following his dramatic capture by US forces in Caracas yesterday.
'What am I doing in Gaza?'
'What am I doing in Gaza?' Keith and Aviva Siegel share their harrowing captivity story
Speaking at Limmud Festival in Britain, Keith and Aviva Siegel recount their abduction and captivity. Aviva: I said to myself, ‘You're going to go through worse’.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Protesters’ demands are 'just', but rioters must be 'put in their place'
Iran’s Supreme Leader discusses widespread protests, calls economic demands “just" but warns that riots cannot be allowed.
At left-wing protest
Aharon Barak at left-wing protest: Democracy is in danger
In a recorded speech played at a rally marking three years since the judicial reform was announced, retired Supreme Court President Aharon Barak says that Israel is no longer a liberal democracy.
Sen. Graham:
Sen. Graham: If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque
Sen. Lindsey Graham says the US capture of Maduro should alarm Iran and Cuba, calling it the start of Venezuela’s “liberation" and warning that all options remain on the table.
UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria
UK and French forces strike a suspected ISIS weapons site in Syria. Britain says the precision attack hit access tunnels.
UN Security Council to meet after US ousts and arrests Maduro
UN Security Council to meet following the US ouster of Venezuela’s President. Guterres warns of a “dangerous precedent," while both sides trade accusations over international law and the use of force.
Maduro lands in New York, taken into US federal custody
Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in New York in handcuffs, escorted by federal agents. He is expected to be held in Manhattan.
'Endangered the force'
'Endangered the force': 'Price‑tag' attack suspect shot dead in police operation
Suspect who endangered police officers shot during an arrest operation in Tarabin targeting suspects involved in recent "price-tag" attacks. Ben Gvir backs the officers.
After October 7: Massive military exercise in southern Israel
IDF's Division 80 holds exercise simulating infiltration into communities and military bases, evacuation of injured, aerial aid, and managing command of events, implementing lessons learned from the October 7 massacre.
Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog
An officer walking his dog this morning followed a suspicious vehicle to a cache of stollen IDF weaponry near Rosh Pina this morning, including grenade launchers, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.
Prominent Gur hasid passes away just before kiddush
Rabbi Haim Yaakov Naftali Zilberberg, 76, dies suddenly on Friday night, moments before making kiddush for his family.
Miracle in Binyamin: Family escapes burning building
Friday night fire breaks out in Neria, family manages to escape thanks to early warning.
Huckabee slams Mamdani for supporting 'drug trafficker' Maduro
NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hits back. 'Will he go to Maduro's jail cell to sip margaritas?'
Operation Absolute Resolve:
Operation Absolute Resolve: How Maduro was captured, step by step
Documents and testimony published reveal the multilevel planning and operations that went into America's assault in Venezuela.
Rainy weather takes a break as temperatures rise
Forecasters predict rising temperatures and sunshine after weeks of winter weather.
BBC to compensate family who survived Hamas massacre
BBC to compensate Horenstein family from Netiv Ha'asara after photographer trespassed on their property following the October 7 massacre.
Northern Gaza:
Northern Gaza: IDF takes out rocket launcher prepared in violation of ceasefire
IDF destroys Hamas shaft containing rocket launcher aimed at Sderot, which was prepared after the ceasefire.
Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made
At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.
Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: Three Jews unaccounted for in Swiss ski resort fire
An Israeli woman is missing after a fire at Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 119. Swiss officials say sparklers likely ignited the blaze. The Foreign Ministry is in contact with her family.
Significant development in 30-year-old mystery
Investigation into person who disappeared 30-years-ago, considered one of Israel's most troubling unresolved mysteries, sees significant development.
US captures Venezuelan first couple
US President Donald Trump praises operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, claiming operation was carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement.
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing, meets Red Crescent volunteers
Actress Angelina Jolie visits the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent volunteers. In the past she has criticized Israel, prompting a response from her father, actor Jon Voight.
Watch:
Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexican President Sheinbaum’s briefing
6.5 quake hits southern Mexico, interrupting President Sheinbaum’s press conference and sending millions fleeing. No damage reported in Mexico City.
FBI foils New Year’s Eve ISIS‑inspired attack in North Carolina
FBI agents arrest 18‑year‑old accused of plotting an ISIS‑inspired New Year’s Eve attack on a North Carolina grocery store.
Footage from Iran:
Watch: Mourners chase away Iranian regime forces at slain protester's funeral
Basij paramilitary and IRGC forces were initially deployed at the funeral of a man who was killed at an anti-regime demonstration, but fled after mourners chased them while throwing rocks.
Father sings for fallen son: 'You were never torn from my heart'
In an emotional moment, Zvika Greenglick sings “Da Bni Ahuvi" to his son Shauli, who fell in Gaza, turning a song into a father’s message of faith, mercy, and unconditional love - a quiet answer to voices of judgment and despair.
WZO Chair:
WZO Chair: Mamdani's repeal of ban on boycotting Israel 'deeply troubling'
World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to repeal the ban on boycotting Israel, warning it could fuel Antisemitism and endanger Jewish communities.
Former Chief of Staff:
Former Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi: Establish independent and impartial state commission
Former Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi: 'Establish independent and impartial state commission, nothing else'
'Death to the dictator': Minister Ben-Gvir's Tweet in Farsi
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir uploaded a post in support of the protesters in Iran. 'The Iranian people deserve to be free.'
After heavy rains:
Rescue forces save stranded family, injured rider in separate water incidents
Rescue and fire services carried out two successful operations on Friday, extracting a family trapped in a sinking vehicle in the Shiloh River and rescuing a man who fell into the water near the Sorek Stream while riding a horse.
Diaspora Minister
Diaspora Minister: 'New York mayor an overt anitsemite & terror supporter'
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli responds to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's cancellation of executive orders that combatted antisemitism.
IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound
The IDF struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon.
In one week:
In one week: IDF confiscates over a million shekels from terrorist organizations
IDF, Shin Bet carry out widespread counterterror operations across Judea and Samaria, arresting 100 wanted terrorists and confiscating dozens of terror drones.
Segev Kalfon fights for his life again
Segev Kalfon, a survivor of Hamas captivity, gave an interview to the AP News Agency, where he spoke about the things he did to please his captors and the violence he endured while in captivity.
Trump warns
Trump warns: 'If Iran shoots protesters, the US will come to their rescue'
US President issues dramatic warning to Iran over the ongoing protests against the regime.
Conf. of Presidents CEO:
Conf. of Presidents CEO: 'Mamdani cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders troubling sign'
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations CEO William Daroff condemns Zohran Mamdani for cancelling the order recognizing the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
