Israel National News

Mysterious assassination in Gaza

Hamas officially announced that Ahmad Zamzam, an officer in the organization’s Interior Ministry, was killed this morning by gunfire in Gaza. Israel denies responsibility.

Suspicion

Suspicion: Deputy MAG knew identity of Sde Teiman leaker & covered it up

According to police sources, Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael, who knew the identity of the person who leaked the video, concealed this information during the investigation.

Tragedy

Tragedy: Child killed in Petah Tikva apartment fire

Firefighters extracted a 12-year-old boy from a burning apartment on Arlozorov Street in Petah Tikva. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Negligence:

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct in friendly fire shooting

Family of Yotam Haim, killed with another two hostages by friendly fire in Gaza renews criticism of the battalion commander involved in the fatal incident and calls on the IDF chief to block his promotion.

Ben Gvir slams AG

Ben Gvir slams AG: 'Israel won't be a mafia state'

National Security Minister criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: 'A criminal who obstructed investigations where the Supreme Court ruled she has a conflict of interest.'

Man dies in apartment fire in Kiryat Malachi

A man in his 50s was killed in a fire that broke out in a four-story residential building in Kiryat Malachi. His death was pronounced at the scene.

From hilltops to IDF families:

From hilltops to IDF families: Support Am Yisrael Chai - you may win a new apartment

Shmuel Sackett details Am Yisrael Chai’s nationwide aid projects and growing global support, as the foundation launches its Annual Dream Raffle offering a fully furnished $1.2 million Jerusalem apartment.

PA activist Ahed Tamimi:

Palestinian Arab activist Ahed Tamimi: I am against Judaism, not just Zionism

Ahed Tamimi, jailed in the past for assaulting IDF soldiers and for incitement, rejects peace with Israel, brands Jews as terrorists, and denounces the Palestinian Authority as greatest obstacle to “national struggle.”

Former hostages to Netanyahu:

Former hostages to Netanyahu: Establish a state commission of inquiry or step down

On the 800th day since the October 7 massacre, some 200 former hostages and families of hostages call on the Prime Minister to establish a state commission of inquiry or vacate his position.

Lethal campus shooting:

Lethal campus shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in shooting at Brown University

Shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has left at least two dead and nine injured. The shooter is still at large.

Report:

Report: Trump seeks 10,000 troops for Gaza force, nations hesitant

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump seeks 10,000-strong multinational force for Gaza, but nations hesitate over Hamas disarmament.

Germany:

Germany arrests five suspects in foiled Islamist plot on Christmas market

German authorities arrest five men suspected of planning an Islamist car attack on a Bavarian Christmas market.

Adams warns:

Adams warns of 'dark days' ahead under Mamdani’s NYC leadership

In interview with the New York Post, outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams warns of “dark days” under Zohran Mamdani, citing safety risks and antisemitism concerns.

Eisenkot in a surprising hint

Chairman of the "Yashar!" party, Gadi Eisenkot, hints in an interview at the possibility of forming a narrow government with the support of Arab parties.

Trump on deadly ISIS ambush in Syria: We will retaliate

Trump vows “very serious” retaliation after two US troops and a civilian were killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria. CENTCOM confirmed the attacker was eliminated.

Testimony from captivity: The terrorist and the propaganda

Eitan Mor, who returned from captivity in Gaza, reveals that a Hamas interrogator asked him for advice on how to draw more people to the Saturday night demonstrations at Hostages Square.

Unusual ambush in Syria leaves US soldiers dead

Syrian soldiers injured and two US soldiers killed, after gunman opens fire near Palmyra, Syria; shooter eliminated.

'Go to the gas chambers':

'Go to the gas chambers": Rabbi, children attacked in Melbourne

A Rabbi from Melbourne's Jewish community in Australia was accosted while riding a city train with his children when a local woman shouted at them, 'Go to the gas chambers.'

Watch:

Watch: Hamas rehearsed Ben-Gvir's kidnapping before the massacre

During a final exercise held days before the October 7th massacre, Hamas's elite Nukhba unit rehearsed the kidnapping of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Pax Silica:

Israel joins US-led Pax Silica initiative to secure global AI supply chains

Israel joins US-led Pax Silica Initiative, a new international coalition securing critical supply chains for the AI era, placing itself alongside leading technology nations.

Footage of the Beautiful Six

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen on footage of the Beautiful Six: 'It burns the heart'

Former hostage Eliya Cohen watches footage of six hostages murdered in captivity, tells of his parting from three of them. 'The terrorists told Ori, Almog, and Hersh that they were going home to their mothers.'

'A Man of Kindness'

'A Man of Kindness': Jewish Oscar winner Arthur Cohn passes away at 98

Swiss-Jewish film producer Arthur Cohn has died in Jerusalem at the age of 98. Six of his films won Academy Awards.

Watch: Ra'ad Sa'ad, October 7 architect, is eliminated

IDF, ISA, publish footage of the moment Hamas terrorist and October 7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad is eliminated in Gaza City. Watch.

Two terrorists threaten IDF forces in Gaza

IDF forces identify two terrorists violating ceasefire and nearing IDF forces, eliminate one of them.

Two soldiers injured in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured when explosive device detonates during operations to clear southern Gaza of terror infrastructure.

Good news:

King Charles shares good news: Cancer treatment to be reduced

King Charles III says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year, calling it “a personal blessing” and urging early screening as key to saving lives.

During Tehran memorial

Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi at lawyer’s memorial in Tehran

Iran reportedly violently arrests 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial, her supporters say.

Israel hands mediators names, maps to locate Ran Gvili

Israel gives mediators names of Islamic Jihad terrorists and maps to locate Ran Gvili, stressing no progress in talks or deal will occur until his return.

Last hostage’s father:

Last hostage’s father: For me, until I get him back - he is alive

Families gather for Shabbat at Hostages Square, vowing not to forget Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Nvidia’s unwavering support for kidnapped employee shows true workplace family

Noa Argamani tells on X how during the two years her boyfriend Avinatan Or was held captive, Nvidia went beyond being a workplace, offering extraordinary support, demonstrating what true mutual responsibility looks like.

How Pinocchio encouraged Yosef Haim in captivity

Yosef Haim Ohana told Kan Reshet Bet that the Pinocchio theme song became his daily source of strength in Hamas captivity, offering light amid torture, starvation and fear.

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

London:

Hasmonean Primary named top Jewish school in Sunday Times ranking

Hasmonean Primary ranked top Jewish primary school in the UK, thanks to its academic strength and commitment to Torah Im Derech Eretz. The school says the achievement reflects dedicated staff, engaged pupils, and a supportive community.

Likud returns to pre-war poll position

For the first time since the war began, the Likud has received 28 seats in an election poll, but the current coalition bloc only received 52

Tragedy in Jerusalem:

Tragedy in Jerusalem: Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Natan Tzvi Reisfeld, 13, passed away at Hadassah Ein Kerem after suffering critical burns from a Ramot building blaze that he started before being rescued by firefighters.

2nd time this week:

2nd time this week: IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

IDF struck a compound used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force to conduct shooting exercises and additional training on the use of various types of weapons.

Watch:

Watch: Palestinian posed as an Israeli, infiltrators found in trunk

Forces arrested a Palestinian Arab who posed as an Israeli and attempted to pass through a checkpoint with two other illegal entrants in his trunk.

Eitan Mor recounts:

Eitan Mor recounts: 'I accepted the fact that I will die in Gaza, it helped me live'

In an interview with Makor Rishon, former hostage Eitan Mor details his abduction, the severe starvation in Hamas tunnels, and the moments of faith that helped him survive.

'Shame on Israel!'

'Shame on Israel!' | Thousands of haredim protest Israeli draft in London

Thousands from several haredi communities in the British capital gathered outside the Israeli embassy to protest the conscription bill.