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Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump

Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.

Amit Segal: Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump

Trump: Without Netanyahu, you might not have Israel

Watch: US President Donald Trump lavishes praise on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their joint press conference following their meeting.

Trump: Without Netanyahu, you might not have Israel

Trump to Gvili family:

Trump to the Gvili family: I'm doing everything I can, and I will bring Ran home

The Gvili family meets Netanyahu and Trump, urging renewed efforts to bring home Ran Gvili’s body from Gaza, emphasizing that Israel’s recovery and justice depend on returning all hostages.

Trump to the Gvili family: I'm doing everything I can, and I will bring Ran home

After meeting Netanyahu

After meeting Netanyahu, Trump warns: If Hamas doesn't disarm, there will be hell to pay

US President says he would support Israeli strikes on Iran if Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

After meeting Netanyahu, Trump warns: If Hamas doesn't disarm, there will be hell to pay

UN Security Council convenes over Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon condemns UN 'double standards' in allowing countries to unilaterally recognize 'Palestine' while condemning Israel for recognizing Somaliland.

UN Security Council convenes over Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: It's Israel's and the world's good fortune Trump is President

PM says in meeting with Trump that 'we have never had a friend like President Trump in the White House' and that Israel is 'blessed' to have a friend like Trump in the US.

Netanyahu: It's Israel's and the world's good fortune Trump is President

During meeting with Netanyahu

Trump informed he will receive the 'Israel Peace Prize' during meeting with Netanyahu

During a phone call held during the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Education Minister Yoav Kisch informed Trump he would receive the Israel Peace Prize.

Trump informed he will receive the 'Israel Peace Prize' during meeting with Netanyahu

Win a $1.2M Jerusalem apartment - Feed hungry families

Every $200 ticket sends food to Israeli families in crisis + 2-for-1 entry

Win a $1.2M Jerusalem apartment - Feed hungry families

amily of Ran Gvili meets Trump team

Gvili family meets with Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio ahead of President Trump meeting; Officials say bringing Ran home is President Trump’s top priority.

amily of Ran Gvili meets Trump team

Watch

Watch: Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

Watch: Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Heavy rains expose Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza border

Heavy rains caused a ground collapse in northern Gaza, leading Golani Brigade troops to uncover a Hamas terror tunnel about 800 meters from the Israeli border that had previously gone undetected.

Heavy rains expose Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza border

'How can we continue?'

Terror victim Aviv Maor laid to rest | 'How can we continue without you?'

19-year-old Aviv Maor was laid to rest in Ein Harod Ihud after she was stabbed to death by an Arab terrorist in northern Israel.

Terror victim Aviv Maor laid to rest | 'How can we continue without you?'

Final approval

Final approval: No water or electricity to be supplied to UNRWA properties

The Knesset has approved the bill by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, which imposes sanctions on UNRWA, including cutting infrastructure, revoking immunities, and seizing assets.

Final approval: No water or electricity to be supplied to UNRWA properties

IDF Chief to senior commanders:

IDF Chief to senior commanders: 'The IDF must learn its lessons from the war'

Senior commanders reviewed October 7 war inquiries, multi-year planning and readiness measures as the IDF moves to implement lessons learned.

IDF Chief to senior commanders: 'The IDF must learn its lessons from the war'

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF Chief dismisses officer over deaths of Gur Kehati and Jabo Erlich

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered severe command measures against Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, dismissing him from service after an operational failure led to the deaths of two soldiers in Lebanon.

IDF Chief dismisses officer over deaths of Gur Kehati and Jabo Erlich

Mossad's message to Iranians

Mossad's message to Iranians: We're with you, not just from afar, but on the ground

In the past two days, Tehran has been rocked by an unusual wave of protests due to the severe economic crisis. The Mossad called on Iranians to come out and demonstrate.

Mossad's message to Iranians: We're with you, not just from afar, but on the ground

PM speaks with Elon Musk, who agrees to visit Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a conference call yesterday with Elon Musk, who agreed to participate in a Smart Transportation Conference to be held this March.

PM speaks with Elon Musk, who agrees to visit Israel

Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'

Dor Twito was stabbed in the eye and kicked by two unidentified assailants, after he was heard speaking Hebrew.

Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'

Pres. Herzog

Pres. Herzog: Iron Beam laser 'a sea change in warfare'

Israeli President visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, tours Iron Dome manufacturing lines, and is briefed on the Iron Beam system.

Pres. Herzog: Iron Beam laser 'a sea change in warfare'

Months later

Hamas admits military leaders eliminated months after the fact

For the first time, Hamas has admitted the elimination of its military spokesperson Abu Obaida and the deaths of other senior figures within the organization's leadership, including Raed Saad and Mohammad Sinwar.

Hamas admits military leaders eliminated months after the fact

'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized what he called "the biggest threat to the security of Israeli citizens": Thousands of weapons in the hands of crime and terror organizations in the Arab sector.

'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning

Encouraging sign?

Encouraging sign? A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave the country

A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.

Encouraging sign? A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave the country

Likud MK warns: 20,000 illegal infiltrators enter daily

Tens of thousands of illegal Arabs are entering Israel daily, while the enforcement authorities sit by, Likud MK Moshe Saada warns. 'Every one of them is a potential security threat.'

Likud MK warns: 20,000 illegal infiltrators enter daily

Grandson stunned to learn of family link to Himmler

While watching a documentary about Nazi Germany, Henrik Lenkait uncovered a shocking detail about his family: his biological grandfather was Heinrich Himmler.

Grandson stunned to learn of family link to Himmler

IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz

The IDF Spokesperson's subscription to Haaretz was halted in line with a government decision from November 2024 calling on government bodies to sever ties with the newspaper.

IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz

Aliyah annual figures reach record high in the past four years

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.

Aliyah annual figures reach record high in the past four years

Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.

Floods, rescues, and road closures as storm rages on

Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews

Following the terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$2 million to the security of Jewish institutions.

Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews

Petition to Supreme court against selective enforcement

Petition filed with Supreme Court notes that enforcement solely against haredim, including budget cuts for daycare subsidies and schools, constitutes collective punishment.

Petition to Supreme court against selective enforcement

Jewish trader released from Syrian prison

After about twenty days detained, a Syrian prison has released Salim Hamdani, a Jewish antiquities dealer and a well-known figure in the small remaining community in Damascus.

Jewish trader released from Syrian prison

Cleveland community outraged at Nazi artifact auction

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland condemned Beechwood Auctions for offering dozens of items from the Nazi regime, including uniforms, insignia and propaganda books.

Cleveland community outraged at Nazi artifact auction

Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction

Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.

Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction

Hamas captivity survivors announce engagement

Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky, both survivors of Hamas captivity, announce engagement. 'This is my victory.'

Hamas captivity survivors announce engagement

At least 13 dead in Mexico train derailment

Train carrying 250 people derails in southern Mexico, leaving at least 13 dead and nearly 100 injured.

At least 13 dead in Mexico train derailment

Sacred items defaced in Givatayim synagogue

A serious act of desecration involving sacred Jewish items was reported late Sunday night at the entrance to the Beit Yosef Synagogue on Gilboa Street in Givatayim.

Sacred items defaced in Givatayim synagogue

JPPI study reveals:

JPPI study reveals: Major American influencers significantly upped antisemitic rhetoric

New JPPI AI-based study finds sharp rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric among leading right-wing influencers in the United States.

JPPI study reveals: Major American influencers significantly upped antisemitic rhetoric

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Revealed:

Revealed: The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Newly-exposed Hamas intelligence document recommended preparing for an unexpected attack to disrupt Israel's deterrence strategy.

Revealed: The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Under Western Wall Plaza:

Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered under Western Wall Plaza

Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.

Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered under Western Wall Plaza