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'Historic meeting'

Venezuelan opposition leader gives Trump her Nobel medal, calls meeting 'historic'

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado calls her meeting with Trump “historic," urges US support for Venezuela’s opposition.

Report:

Report: Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

US officials tell the Wall Street Journal that Trump’s advisers warned him that a major strike won’t topple the Iranian regime and could spark wider conflict.

UK welcomes US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomes the US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urging momentum on the ceasefire, more aid, and a Palestinian‑led future grounded in international law.

Phase Two of Gaza plan:

Trump announces launch of 'Board of Peace for Gaza' as Phase Two moves forward

Trump launches the “Board of Peace for Gaza" as part of his peace plan. The names of the members will be made public at a later date.

Poll:

Poll: No clear decision between the blocs

Likud remains the largest party with 26 seats, followed by Naftali Bennett’s party with 22 seats. Neither bloc can form a government without cross-bloc cooperation.

US moves aircraft carrier toward Mideast as Iran tensions surge

US shifts at least one aircraft carrier and other assets toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise, with planners preparing “more offensive" options depending on Tehran’s next moves.

Unique incident:

Unique incident: Soldiers transfer a herd of goats from Syria to Judea and Samaria

The Military Police investigated the transfer of a herd of 250 goats from Syria to breeding farms in Judea and Samaria by soldiers, during an operational activity.

Consumer Price Index:

Price Index: Housing, transportation, clothing expenses continue to rise

December 2025 CPI was flat, with price rises in clothing, vegetables, housing, and transport, and drops in culture, food, and health; rents rose, especially for new tenants.

Lt. Col. Ran reveals: How Yahya Sinwar was eliminated

Lieutenant Colonel Ran, who commanded the ground force that eliminated Yahya Sinwar, describes the identification, the assault, and the reaction to the killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza.

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over social media posts praising Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was detained in South Gloucestershire for allegedly expressing support for Hamas online, in antisemitic and pro-terrorism posts, including praising a female Palestinian suicide bomber and her son killed in the October 7 attacks.

Iran attack postponed

Iran attack postponed: The dramatic phone call between Netanyahu and Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump and reportedly asked him to delay the possibility of a military strike on Iran.

Miracle near Ofra

Terrorists threw an explosive device and a Molotov cocktail at a vehicle near Ofra.

Anti-Israel protesters enter BBC Scotland HQ

Activists enter BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay reception, chanting and displaying banners accusing the broadcaster of biased coverage of Gaza.

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: IDF alert and ready to defend the citizens of the State

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited an Arrow missile battery this evening, took part in an exercise, and reviewed the forces’ readiness to defend the home front.

Watch

Watch: Teen rescued from quicksand

Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Haredi battle on bank statements

Haredi Members of Knesset oppose a new Banking Supervision initiative that would move all bank correspondence to a digital format.

Israel declares Iranian bank a terrorist organization

The Minister of Defense has signed a declaration against Iran’s Bank Melli, which serves as a key conduit for transferring funds to the Revolutionary Guards and the Quds Force.

Ben Gvir:

Minister Ben Gvir: 'Death penalty for terrorists is essential for deterrence and justice'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.

Near-tragedy from friendly fire in Shechem

Duvdevan soldiers were mistakenly placed under heavy fire in the Kasbah of Shechem by another unit from the same brigade.

Victory for Trump Admin

Appeals court rejects release of Mahmoud Khalil in victory for Trump Admin

3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals rules that judges do not have jurisdiction to order the release and prevent the deportation of controversial Columbia U. activist.

Sen. Graham:

Sen. Graham: Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate, stay tuned'

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) refuted reports that President Donald Trump was backing down from US action in Iran.

Report

Report: Ronald Lauder pushed Trump to try to annex Greenland

John Bolton claims that Trump considered purchasing Greenland following a proposal by a businessman - the Jewish billionaire Ronald Lauder.

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Erfan Soltani, who was sentenced to death for his part in the protests in Iran, will not be executed.

Watch: Lone soldier Josh Boone is laid to rest

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Appeal To The Public:

Appeal To The Public: Come to accompany Josh Boone on his final journey

The funeral of Josh Boone, a reserve soldier who served 725 days and died on Monday, will take place at 14:30 at the New Cemetery in Beersheba.

Over 1,000 olim physicians joined Israel’s healthcare system

A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.

'Execute Them':

'Execute Them': Extreme incitement against Jordan Valley farmers

An extreme left-wing activist tweeted to call for the execution of Israeli farmers in the Jordan Valley.

Driver who rammed teen walks free

Court rejects police request to keep driver who rammed teen Yosef Eisental under house arrest.

Poll: 40% of Israelis fear election results won't be accepted

One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.

Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.

Haredi leaders disagree on Draft Law

Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.

Watch:

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished the house of Amran al-Atrash, the terrorist who carried out the ramming-and-stabbing attack at Gush Junction in which Aaron Cohen was killed.

Security echelon estimates:

Security echelon estimates: US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Immediate threat to Israel from possible US strike on Iran, high alert maintained.

Trump Gaza plan:

WJC backs Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urges action to recover Ran Gvili

WJC praises US-led progress on hostage returns and Gaza ceasefire but says closure is impossible until Ran Gvili is brought home, urging continued pressure on Hamas as Phase Two of the plan begins.

Gantz admits:

Gantz admits: Leaving the emergency government was a mistake

Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."

In Gaza

IDF reservist severely hurt after weapon misfire in Gaza

IDF says a Jerusalem Brigade reservist was severely injured in an accidental discharge in northern Gaza. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment, and his family has been notified.

Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

The soldier is accused of being recruited by Iranian operatives and transferring photos and videos of IDF sites, as well as information on weaponry.