Daycare tragedy: Haredim fume at Attorney General
Haredim point fingers at judicial system, Attorney General, claiming end to daycare funding has created dangerous conditions.
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Jerusalem: 53 children injured, 2 dead
Fifty-three children injured at Jerusalem childcare site, two dead.
Arabs who carried out Ramle terror attacks indicted
Prosecutor's Office indicts two Israeli Arabs for arson, gunfire, and attempted terror attacks.
Hasidic photographer presents stunning photos of Davos
Hasidic photographer Yehoshua Fruchter presents breathtaking gallery from snow-capped Swiss Alps.
IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound
Hezbollah training structures, tunnel shafts, targeted in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.
The new terror threat in Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.
IDF foils terrorist threats in Gaza
Terrorists breach Gaza 'yellow line,' IDF responds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars
Iran’s blackout briefly lifted as rights groups report thousands killed in a crackdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
