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Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

IDF Admits:

IDF Admits: Draft law does not meet IDF needs

The head of the IDF's Manpower Planning and Management Division warned at a Knesset hearing that the proposed haredi draft law does not fulfill the army's needs for the next two years.

IDF Admits: Draft law does not meet IDF needs

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

IDF signs trilateral military cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus, including joint exercises, training, and strategic dialogue, with the goal of enhancing stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Hostage Meets Trump:

Hostage Meets Trump: Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.

Hostage Meets Trump: Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

Palestinian sources say that Israel carried out a secret operation in Gaza to "kidnap" an operative of the military wing of the Islamic Jihad, who has information on the location of Ran Gvili's body.

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

Murdered victim's mother:

Murdered victim's mother: 'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Einat Maor, mother of Aviv Maor, who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the north last week, expresses anger at the state's conduct in its fight against terrorism.

Murdered victim's mother: 'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Watch:

Watch: 13-year-old driver captured after car chase

During a large-scale police operation in the Negev, a 13-year-old was caught driving without a valid license and with his teenage sister in the car.

Watch: 13-year-old driver captured after car chase

Israeli information led to the exposure of Hamas infrastructure in Italy

Intelligence information transferred by Israel to Italy helped expose Hamas's terrorist infrastructure in Europe. Seven operatives were arrested, including Hamas's head in Europe, Mohammed Hannoun.

Israeli information led to the exposure of Hamas infrastructure in Italy

Israel's laser system is officially ready for use

The world's first system for intercepting aerial threats with a powerful laser, designed to improve Israel's defense capabilities, was delivered to the IDF in an official ceremony.

Israel's laser system is officially ready for use

'A Jewish mother'

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

Bondi victim, Peter Meagher, was revealed as Jewish right before his murder, and in those fateful minutes he donned tefillin.

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

Lawlessness:

Lawlessness: Illegal residents climb over wall near Atarot

Videos taken today show Illegal residents crossing the security fence near Atarot, in the area from which the terrorist who carried out the attack on Friday entered.

Lawlessness: Illegal residents climb over wall near Atarot

Taiwan welcomes Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Taiwanese Foreign Ministry states that Taiwan, Israel, and Somaliland are "like-minded democratic partners sharing the values of democracy, freedom, and rule of law."

Taiwan welcomes Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Arson:

Ben Gvir in Tarabin: 'We won't permit unruly behavior'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the village of Tarabin in the Negev and was attacked with rocks. Police dispersed the demonstrations.

Ben Gvir in Tarabin: 'We won't permit unruly behavior'

Senior health fund leaders

Senior health fund leaders: Sanctions against vaccine refusers

The CEO of the Leumit Health Fund called for economic measures to be taken against those who refuse to vaccinate or vaccinate their children, following a decline in public vaccination participation.

Senior health fund leaders: Sanctions against vaccine refusers

55th Brigade completes 100 days of reserve duty in Southern Syria

The troops of the 55th Brigade have completed over 100 days of operational activity in the area and have successfully concluded their mission.

55th Brigade completes 100 days of reserve duty in Southern Syria

Atarot: Police officer lightly injured in ramming

A policeman working in the Atarot area of ​​Jerusalem was run over by a driver who fled the scene of the incident. The hit-and-run driver's car was seized by the police.

Atarot: Police officer lightly injured in ramming

Maor Youth Prize:

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim for their contributions to Israel

Nine young immigrants are honored to receive the Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel, enriching Israeli society amidst the challenges of the past year

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim for their contributions to Israel

Heartbreaking post:

Father of terror victim Aviv Maor bids farewell to his daughter in a heartbreaking post

Tal Maor shared the unimaginable pain that his family has been suffering since the murderous attack, 'I would give my life for you could come back."

Father of terror victim Aviv Maor bids farewell to his daughter in a heartbreaking post

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Iranian group

Iranian group claims it hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman

The Hacker Group that leaked materials from Naftali Bennett's phone claims to also have sensitive materials from Tzachi Braverman's device, and they will be published soon.

Iranian group claims it hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman

IDF seals home of terrorist who murdered 2 in north

In the village of Qabatiya, IDF forces completed sealing off the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming and stabbing attack in the north over the weekend.

IDF seals home of terrorist who murdered 2 in north

Report: IDF considers recruiting children of foreign workers living in Israel

IDF considered recruiting thousands of children of foreign workers living in Israel. A small pilot, with Population Authority and Tel Aviv Municipality, did not materialize, due to legal, political and other considerations.

Report: IDF considers recruiting children of foreign workers living in Israel

Severe weather

Severe weather: 3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Severe weather: 3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

Amid heightened security

Turkey arrests three ISIS suspects amid heightened holiday security

Turkish police arrest three ISIS suspects in Malatya, as authorities raise security nationwide amid fears of possible terror attacks.

Turkey arrests three ISIS suspects amid heightened holiday security

Georgetown confirms it cut ties with antisemitic UN official Albanese

Georgetown University confirms it cut ties with UN official Francesca Albanese after US sanctions over antisemitism and support for terror barred American institutions from affiliating with her.

Georgetown confirms it cut ties with antisemitic UN official Albanese

US airstrikes hit ISIS and bandit targets in northwestern Nigeria

Nigerian government says US airstrikes targeted ISIS-linked terrorists, the Lakurawa jihadist group, and bandit gangs in Sokoto State.

US airstrikes hit ISIS and bandit targets in northwestern Nigeria

Al-Shabaab threatens Israel over Somaliland recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist organization vows to fight Israel after its recognition of Somaliland, accusing it of expansionism.

Al-Shabaab threatens Israel over Somaliland recognition

Reports in US:

Reports of heightened security nationwide as FBI probes New Year’s Eve threats

Law enforcement agencies warn Chicago’s New Year’s Eve event could be a target. Meanwhile, heightened security in New Orleans after a threat linked to extremist group was thwarted.

Reports of heightened security nationwide as FBI probes New Year’s Eve threats

Iran’s President:

Iran’s President: We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe

Iranian President Pezeshkian accuses the US, Israel, and Europe of waging “total war” on Tehran, claiming their goal is to “bring the country to its knees” amid renewed strikes and sanctions.

Iran’s President: We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it endangers peace in the Horn of Africa and violates Somalia’s sovereignty.

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Netanyahu to show Trump:

Netanyahu to show Trump: This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask US President Donald Trump for green light to attack Iran, stress Gaza plan won't advance until Hamas disarms and last hostage's body is returned to Israel.

Netanyahu to show Trump: This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Following terror attack:

Following terror attack: Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following double terror attack, orders series of steps to improve security.

Following terror attack: Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

Avigdor Kahalani:

Avigdor Kahalani: 'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Former National Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani responds to double terror attack in northern Israel, urges dismantling of 'refugee' camps in Judea and Samaria.

Avigdor Kahalani: 'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Dozens of suspects from the terrorist's city were arrested for questioning, and his house was sealed as a prelude to demolition.

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Simcha Goldin, father of killed and kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, says Israel's governments were uninterested in bringing his body home until the war began on October 7, 2023.

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Millions of euro bound for Hamas seized in Italy

Italian police arrested nine suspects, including the president of the Palestinians' association in the country, on suspicion that they raised millions of euros for Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Millions of euro bound for Hamas seized in Italy

EU slams Israel:

EU slams Israel: Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

European Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, urges 'meaningful dialogue' between Somalia and Somaliland to 'resolve long standing differences.'

EU slams Israel: Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party