15 seats:
Left-wing petitions against Ben Gvir strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’
The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.
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Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law:
Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law: 'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'
'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.
Attempt to smuggle 100 tons of waste for burning foiled
Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.
Watch:
Watch: Military helicopter crashes in Gush Etzion
A military helicopter, which had been grounded for several days near Ma'ale Amos, crashed during its recovery operation. The Air Force has initiated an investigation.
Tragic ending:
Teen's body found 3 days after he was swept away in storm
Moshe Lodmer, a student at the Boyan Yeshiva in Modiin Illit, was found dead after being swept away by the Modiin Stream on Tuesday.
Israeli woman to be charged with activity on behalf of Hamas
Rania Dandan, 51, from Kiryat Motzkin, will be charged for engaging in ideological propaganda activities on behalf of Hamas.
Shema Yisrael, Tzitzit, and Tefillin:
Shema Yisrael, Tzitzit, and Tefillin: Faith, Identity, and Jewish Resilience
Shema Yisrael "Hear, O Israel" is our declaration of Jewish faith. Its opening verse affirms the unity of Hashem and the absolute core of Jewish belief. The Shema has preserved Jewish identity and resilience throughout the ages.
Bodies held hostage
Iran demands large payments from families of murdered protesters
Testimonies from parents of those murdered during protests in Iran reveal that authorities are demanding large sums of money in exchange for returning the bodies of their children.
One killed, dozens injured in 3 serious traffic accidents overnight
Three serious road accidents through the night: youngster killed, two in serious condition in north and 27 injured in south
'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.
