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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.

Bulgaria: Swastikas and Nazi graffiti were sprayed on a 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.

Aerospace Industries chief: No shortage of interceptors

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.

Government clarifies: Majority of draft-evaders not haredim

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.

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation in Hebron

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.

Graham in Israel: America has no better friend than the State of Israel

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.

NFL fines Houston linebacker over anti-Israel message

Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars

Iran’s blackout briefly lifted as rights groups report thousands killed in a crackdown.

Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars

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.

Josh Shapiro: Harris team asked if I was an 'agent of Israel'

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.

Reports: Iran’s state television broadcasts hacked

Spain:

21 dead, 100 injured as two high‑speed trains derail in southern Spain

Two high‑speed trains derail near Córdoba, killing at least 21 and injuring about 100, prompting a full shutdown of rail service between Madrid and Andalusia.

21 dead, 100 injured as two high‑speed trains derail in southern Spain

Bedouin Negev

Bedouin Negev: Weapons offender overturns vehicle during police chase, killed in crash

Vehicle suspected of transporting weapons identified by MAGEN officers. M16 rifle thrown from the vehicle during the chase. Driver killed in self‑inflicted crash. Ben Gvir backs the officers.

Bedouin Negev: Weapons offender overturns vehicle during police chase, killed in crash

'No longer safe'

'No longer safe': Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

Trump adviser Robert Garson says the administration is exploring asylum for UK Jews, warning Britain is “no longer safe" amid rising antisemitism.

'No longer safe': Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

'The nicest tunnel is here'

Matan Angrest at Sammy Ofer Stadium: 'The nicest tunnel is here'

At Maccabi Haifa’s match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, captivity survivor Matan Agrest was honored on the field, as singer Benaia Barabi paid tribute and calls were renewed for the return of hostage Ran Gvili.

Matan Angrest at Sammy Ofer Stadium: 'The nicest tunnel is here'

Four months in prison for Arab who spat at IDF officer

Ahmad Muhammad, 25, from the PA city of Huwara, spat at an officer in uniform in Ramat Gan and fled the scene.

Four months in prison for Arab who spat at IDF officer

Israel, US explore mutual recognition for securities trading

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss advancing a mutual recognition framework that could ease Israeli companies’ access to US markets.

Israel, US explore mutual recognition for securities trading

Saudi media:

Saudi media: Washington signaling broader showdown with Iran

Reports by Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath say a US aircraft carrier and air squadrons are heading to the region, giving President Trump expanded military options on Iran.

Saudi media: Washington signaling broader showdown with Iran

One Year Later:

One Year Later: IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul

Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.

One Year Later: IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul

Trump's 'Board of Peace' hits a bump in the road

Only Hungary openly backs plan as other nations voice concern over US-led body, chaired by Trump, they say could sideline the United Nations.

Trump's 'Board of Peace' hits a bump in the road

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

British presenter Piers Morgan revealed he broke his hip during a visit to a restaurant in London, and tweeted, 'I blame Donald Trump'.

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

The sentences imposed on those who robbed massacre victims

Court sentenced two men to time in prison and heavy fines after they confessed to stealing belongings from victims at the Nova Festival site one day after the October 7 massacre.

The sentences imposed on those who robbed massacre victims

Syrian army seizes major oil fields as Kurdish forces lose ground

Syrian forces, backed by Arab tribal fighters, advanced across northeast Syria, seizing major oil fields and cities amid clashes with Kurdish-led forces.

Syrian army seizes major oil fields as Kurdish forces lose ground

PM to Honduran President-elect:

PM to Honduran President-elect: 'We are refashioning the relationship between our nations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.

PM to Honduran President-elect: 'We are refashioning the relationship between our nations'

Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies

Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.

Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

New details:

New details: Boyfriend of famous singer suspected of assaulting ex-hostage

The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.

New details: Boyfriend of famous singer suspected of assaulting ex-hostage

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

Overnight drama:

Overnight drama: young haredi men arrested

Security forces carried out overnight arrests of several haredi youths, in several locations, on suspicion of involvement in security-related offenses.

Overnight drama: young haredi men arrested

Iranian official

Iranian official: Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000

A senior Iranian official said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests, including about 500 security personnel.

Iranian official: Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000

Tragedy in Florida:

Tragedy in Florida: Israeli pastry chef killed in workplace accident

Mordehay Grunberger was killed when he fell into an into an industrial kneading machine at a kosher bakery.

Tragedy in Florida: Israeli pastry chef killed in workplace accident

MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'

Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.

MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'

MK Chili Tropper:

MK Tropper: 'If we have to choose between bad and worse, we'll consider joining Netanyahu'

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

MK Tropper: 'If we have to choose between bad and worse, we'll consider joining Netanyahu'

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan: 'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'

In a joint statement, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman emphasized the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan: 'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'

Mt. Hermon in white:

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Watch

IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Ben Gvir's policy:

Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel

Security forces arrest four foreign activists for attacking a shepherd near al-Mughayyir. Two of the suspects await deportation from Israel.

Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel

Family comes full circle:

Family comes full circle: Israeli appointed to Trump’s Peace Council

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Family comes full circle: Israeli appointed to Trump’s Peace Council

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

Accused of 'riots'

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accuses them of 'riot' activity

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accuses them of 'riot' activity