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Ben-Gvir leads large police offensive in Tarabin

The Minister of National Security joined an operation carried out by the police in a Bedouin village in the Negev.

After 2 years

After 2 years, fuel price drops below the 7-shekel mark

Good news for drivers: at the beginning of January, the price of self-service 95-octane gasoline is set to drop by 26 agorot, bringing it to 6.85 shekels per liter.

Yesh Atid to Supreme Court

Yesh Atid to Supreme Court: Transfer of billions to haredi institutions is illegal

Opposition leader Lapid and members of his party are seeking an interim injunction against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer more than one billion shekels to institutions that do not teach core curriculum subjects.

Iran Expert:

Iran Expert: Why the regime in Tehran is not forcibly dispersing the protests

Benny Sabeti, an Iran researcher, explains why the IRGC is not using more aggressive measures against the ongoing protests over the collapsing economy.

Burglar's mistake

Thief caught on security camera and arrested

Police arrested a resident of Ashdod on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in central Tel Aviv after he was caught on camera in the act.

Chief Rabbis

Chief Rabbis: Recite Kaddish also for fallen soldiers whose date of death is unknown

Israel’s Chief Rabbis emphasized that on the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, the Kaddish prayer should also be recited for those who fell in the war whose exact date of death is not known.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.

Security prison

IPS thwarts transfer of prohibited messages via lawyer in security prison

During a Palestinian Arab lawyer's visit to a terrorist, documents with messages and demands for peace from other prisoners were seized. The lawyer was arrested and interrogated.

Tragic end to search

Tragic end to search: Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

25 upgraded F-15 fighter jets on the way to Israel

The Pentagon announced that the American company Boeing has received a contract to produce 25 improved F-15IA Thunder aircraft - with an option for 25 more.

US Ambassador

US Ambassador: 'We stand with Iranian protesters'

US Ambassador to the UN publishes message of support for the Iranian people who are protesting against the Ayatollahs' regime on the streets of Tehran.

Princeton course on Gaza 'genocide' draws sharp criticism

Princeton course claiming “genocide in Gaza” and comparing it to the Holocaust draws condemnation from Rep. Tom Kean and Jewish groups citing antisemitism concerns.

Francesca Albanese calls Georgetown move ‘fallout of US sanctions’

UN envoy Francesca Albanese responds to Georgetown University’s cutting of ties, blaming US sanctions and accusing the university of yielding to “pro-genocide” pressure.

Australian police:

Australian police: Bondi Beach terrorists acted alone, not tied to wider terror network

Australian police say the Bondi Hanukkah shooters acted alone, finding no link to a terror network or training during their recent trip to the Philippines.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.