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After two years:

After two years: Hostages Families Forum concludes operations

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, created immediately after the October 7th Massacre, has ended its work, but stressed: 'Our mission will not be complete until Ran Gvili returns for burial in Israel."

After two years: Hostages Families Forum concludes operations

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Watch: Moving tribute for Hanukkah massacre victims

Sydney rang in the new year with a moment of silence for the victims of the massacre at a Hanukkah event in the city, projecting the words 'peace' and 'unity' and a menorah on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Watch: Moving tribute for Hanukkah massacre victims

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Watch: MK concludes address in sign language

MK Chili Tropper brought a bill to the Knesset to officially recognize Israeli sign language, and concluded his address by signing: "In our society, there is equal room for everyone."

Watch: MK concludes address in sign language

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

A civil lawsuit of 100,000 shekels has been filed against an Arab security guard who admitted to attacking a Jewish man at a police station in Kfar Saba.

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

10/7 in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister's warning: 'Prepare for a 10/7-style attack in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said sustained IDF operations cut terror by over 80%, ordering preparations for possible October 7-style attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister's warning:  'Prepare for a 10/7-style attack in Judea and Samaria'

The Kosherklaf.com revolution

The Kosherklaf.com revolution | Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Through articles, charts, a WhatsApp support line, and hands-on classes, Moshe Gantz and Joseph Miller, Founders of Kosherklaf.com, guide buyers to make informed decisions and avoid common errors that render items invalid.

The Kosherklaf.com revolution | Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

On Adams' last day in office:

NYC releases first antisemitism report on Mayor Adams’ final day in office

The report details policies, executive orders, and enforcement tools launched in 2025, as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office.

NYC releases first antisemitism report on Mayor Adams’ final day in office

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Watch: Cast member saves children from runaway Disney World boulder

Iconic Indiana Jones boulder scene goes wrong during a show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Watch: Cast member saves children from runaway Disney World boulder

"Experiencing miracles"

"Experiencing miracles": Sydney terror attack victim walks for the first time

"Leibel walked for the first time since the attack," wrote the father. "It was an exercise that lasted two minutes, but he said it felt like he had worked out for an hour at the gym."

"Experiencing miracles": Sydney terror attack victim walks for the first time

Bnei Brak:

Bnei Brak: Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.

Bnei Brak: Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

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A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

For 28 years, he lit others' darkest moments. On October 7, he spent months ensuring no family was left without closure. Now the light-bearer needs light. This Hanukkah, will we let his flame go out?

A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

Economic sanctions for yeshivas: Here's how it will work

Defense Ministry Director General to be able to impose sanctions on yeshivas if students fail to meet legal requirements for full-time Torah study.

Economic sanctions for yeshivas: Here's how it will work

Rain, snow, and flood risk

Rain, snow, and flood risk: Severe winter storm starts tonight

A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.

Rain, snow, and flood risk: Severe winter storm starts tonight

Ben-Gvir in Bedouin village:

Ben-Gvir in Bedouin village: ‘Whoever isn’t normative, we will cut them down’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Bedouin village of Tarabin after vehicles were torched in Lehavim, vowing intensified enforcement under Operation 'New Order.'

Ben-Gvir in Bedouin village: ‘Whoever isn’t normative, we will cut them down’

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

Economy Minister Nir Barkat, reportedly advancing bill to declare Qatar a terror-supporting state, is advancing a process to allow Israelis to do trade with Qatar.

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

182,000 births in 2025

182,000 births & decrease in mortality: Natural growth in Israel continues to strengthen

In 2025, approximately 182,000 babies were born in Israel, and there was a decrease in the number of deaths - however, the number of immigrants decreased to just about 24.6 thousand.

182,000 births & decrease in mortality: Natural growth in Israel continues to strengthen

Ben-Gvir confronts Committee for the Advancement of Women

The minister arrived unexpectedly at a hearing of the Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women and declared that he had done more for women in a year than the committee had in three.

Ben-Gvir confronts Committee for the Advancement of Women

Two haredi women arrested in Prague for drug smuggling

Two haredi women, both in their 20s, arrested in Prague airport on suspicion of transporting large quantities of khat.

Two haredi women arrested in Prague for drug smuggling

Holocaust survivor killed by Russian missile in Ukraine

Yevgeny Alexandrovich Bondar, 80, dies of injuries after being struck by Russian missile in Kherson, Ukraine.

Holocaust survivor killed by Russian missile in Ukraine

Knesset holds hearing on bill to sentence terrorists to death

Knesset National Security Committee discusses 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' bill, injured veteran stresses bill 'is a must.'

Knesset holds hearing on bill to sentence terrorists to death

Supreme Court conference sparks uproar

Justice Minister Yariv Levin orders cancellation of left-wing conference scheduled to be held in the Supreme Court. 'Time to understand the Supreme Court belongs to all citizens of Israel.'

Supreme Court conference sparks uproar

Supreme Court orders October 7th investigation halted

The Supreme Court ordered the State Comptroller to suspend audits in areas of political and investigative sensitivity until the petition is decided.

Supreme Court orders October 7th investigation halted

Five vehicles set aflame in Lehavim

Investigative sources say vehicle fires likely 'price tag' action on part of Negev Bedouin, in response to largescale police operation.

Five vehicles set aflame in Lehavim

Report:

Report: Israel's growth falls to 0.9%

The Taub Center's report points to a decline in the population growth rate, net emigration, falling fertility, and a projected increase in mortality up to 2040.

Report: Israel's growth falls to 0.9%

Nationwide operation

Turkey arrests 357 ISIS suspects in nationwide counterterror operation

Turkish police arrest 357 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids after deadly clashes that killed three officers and six terrorists, amid warnings of planned holiday attacks.

Turkey arrests 357 ISIS suspects in nationwide counterterror operation

IDF summarizes 2025

From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials: The IDF summarizes 2025

IDF summarizes 2025: Around 21,000 strikes and the elimination of senior leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime.

From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials: The IDF summarizes 2025

CENTCOM:

CENTCOM says 25 ISIS terrorists neutralized in Syria following US-Jordan strike

CENTCOM says US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS terrorists in Syria following a massive joint strike with Jordan on December 19.

CENTCOM says 25 ISIS terrorists neutralized in Syria following US-Jordan strike

Netanyahu on Newsmax:

Netanyahu on Newsmax: Trump brought America back, he is the greatest friend Israel has had

Netanyahu hails Trump as “the man who brought America back,” vows to recover Ran Gvili’s remains, and defends Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.

Netanyahu on Newsmax: Trump brought America back, he is the greatest friend Israel has had

European attack foiled?

European attack foiled? Dutch arrest Syrian over ISIS-linked threat

29-year-old Syrian man arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly belonging to ISIS and planning a Christmas-time terror attack in Europe.

European attack foiled? Dutch arrest Syrian over ISIS-linked threat

Netanyahu to Fox News:

Netanyahu on Fox News: Hamas must disarm or disappear, Gaza peace depends on it

In interview with Bret Baier, PM Netanyahu stresses disarming Hamas is key to Gaza peace, praises Trump’s support, warns Iran, and rejects claims his leadership prolongs war for political gain.

Netanyahu on Fox News: Hamas must disarm or disappear, Gaza peace depends on it

The cry of Rani Gvili’s father: Don't say 'may God avenge his blood'

Itzik Gvili, father of Rani who was abducted to Gaza, recounts meetings with Trump: “We believe he will return.”

The cry of Rani Gvili’s father: Don't say 'may God avenge his blood'

France:

Mayor publishes antisemitic post, faces impeachment

French interior minister imposes sanctions on mayor of Augignac, France, Bernard Bazinet, after he posted online: 'France is too Jewish to boycott.'

Mayor publishes antisemitic post, faces impeachment

The dramatic intel presented to Trump: Hamas still has 60,000 Kalashnikovs

Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Trump that Hamas is holding some 60,000 Kalashnikov rifles in Gaza, stressing that disarmament is a prerequisite for any civilian rehabilitation.

The dramatic intel presented to Trump: Hamas still has 60,000 Kalashnikovs

IDF omits important detail

IDF omits important detail: Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

A police official told the Knesset that a drone smuggling weapons from Egypt crossed the border twice before being intercepted, a detail omitted from the IDF’s official report on the incident.

IDF omits important detail: Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

Historic desecration:

Historic desecration: Farmer destroys 150-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ukraine

Police launch investigation after a farmer in Ukraine plowed a 19th-century Jewish cemetery, destroying tombstones, which United Jewish Community says is a known burial site, verified by maps and testimonies.

Historic desecration: Farmer destroys 150-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ukraine

US Treasury targets Iran-Venezuela weapons trade

The US sanctions Iran and Venezuela-linked entities for aiding Iran’s drone and missile programs, posing regional security threats.

US Treasury targets Iran-Venezuela weapons trade

Israel to suspend permits for aid groups over new Gaza regulations

Israel said it will revoke permits for more than two dozen humanitarian groups in Gaza, 'measures which are necessary to prevent the exploitation of humanitarian aid.'

Israel to suspend permits for aid groups over new Gaza regulations

Bennett:

Bennett: Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.

Bennett: Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences

'We will not donate':

Jewish donors from US will only donate to Torah institutions that support IDF

Jewish donors from US will only support Torah institutions that support IDF: 'because of our commitment to Torah.'

Jewish donors from US will only donate to Torah institutions that support IDF

'Block Bnei Brak'

'Block Bnei Brak' | The creative counter to haredi roadblocks

Organizers plan to drive slowly near entrances to the haredi city, especially on Friday, to protest the traffic disruptions regularly caused by anti-conscription demonstrations.

'Block Bnei Brak' | The creative counter to haredi roadblocks