Turkey
Turkey: 115 ISIS operatives arrested in Christmas attack plot
Turkish police raid over 100 locations in Istanbul to thwart plot to attack many Christmas and New Year's celebrations throughout the country.
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Smotrich on QatarGate
Smotrich on QatarGate: Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem
Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."
Hassidic Rebbe:
Hassidic Rebbe: 'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'
The Karlin Rebbe reversed a long-standing trend against smartphones during a celebration for the end of Hanukkah this week.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'
Minister Israel Katz assured that even after returning the Gaza Strip to Arab control, Israel will continue to hold a buffer zone inside the enclave.
Moving story of a war widow's engagement
A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.
Station clarifies
IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director, station clarifies
A Galei Tzahal broadcaster praised actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri after announcing his death, drawing sharp criticism from ministers and Knesset members; the station later issued a clarification.
9 months later
9 months later: Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes
After months of concealing it, Houthi terrorists in Yemen admitted that several missile and UAV forces commanders were eliminated in US drone strikes in March.
Israel weather:
Israel weather: Stormy weekend on the horizon
Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.
Lessons From Iran War:
Lessons From Iran War: Home Front Command to change shelter standard
The changes will include clear markings for doors, reinforcement of interior walls, and making shelter doors resistant to small-arms fire.
Espionage war continues
Espionage war continues: Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home
Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.
Twice In A Week:
Twice In A Week: Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead
Border Police and the Civil Administration soldiers demolished houses and a goat pen and arrested two right-wing activists at the Mikneh Avraham hilltop homestead.
Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal
Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.
Three Months Later:
Three Months Later: Israel returns body of Allenby Crossing terrorist to Jordan
Three months after the deadly attack at the Allenby Crossing in which two IDF soldiers were killed, and two weeks after the crossing was reopened, Israel returned the body of the attacker Abd al-Qaisi to Jordan.
Samaria:
Samaria: Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack
The elite undercover Duvdevan unit raided several PA towns overnight, arresting a terror cell actively preparing to attack Israeli targets.
Syria: Three killed in clashes in Assad’s former stronghold
Three people killed in clashes with Syrian security forces in Latakia, the Alawite heartland, amid ongoing violence a year following Bashar Al-Assad’s ouster.
North Korea tests new missile
North Korea tests new missile, Kim warns of 'inevitable' nuclear expansion
Kim Jong Un oversees a new long-range missile test and submarine project, warning that South Korea’s nuclear plans with Washington heighten tensions and demand a strong response.
IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes a tanker carrying what it says are four million liters of “smuggled fuel” and 16 foreign crew members, the latest in a string of Gulf seizures.
Afghan national faces new federal charges in guard shooting
Afghan evacuee Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged federally after fatal ambush on National Guard troops near the White House; prosecutors weigh death penalty.
Vows to strengthen ties
Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ President-elect, vows to strengthen ties
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ new President Nasry Asfura, inviting him to Israel and pledging to deepen bilateral ties following Asfura’s narrow election victory.
Netanyahu on Christmas:
Netanyahu sends Christmas greeting: Israel stands with Christians worldwide
Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to the Christian community, praising Israel as the only Middle Eastern country where Christians thrive freely, contrasting it with regional persecution and dwindling Christian communities.
In the midst of an investigation
In the midst of an investigation The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG
Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek visited the home of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, prompting MKs to file complaints alleging possible obstruction of justice.
Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee
Anti-Israel celebrities appointed to group advising New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team.
Netanyahu warns Iran:
Netanyahu warns Iran: 'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'
Thirty-five new aircrew members received their wings at Hatzerim Airbase as Israel’s leaders praised the Air Force’s central role in defending the nation during ongoing regional challenges.
Western states condemn Israel’s approval of new communities in Judea, Samaria
A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes Russia mediating between Israel and Syria
Russia is working behind the scenes to mediate in the defense deal negotiations between Israel and Syria, as Moscow begins to return to Syria.
Jewish Agency to Australian PM
Jewish Agency to Australian PM: Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism
Jewish Agency leaders write to Anthony Albanese that the Sydney massacre 'did not occur in a vacuum. Australia has seen a troubling pattern of antisemitic incidents, alongside the normalisation of rhetoric that dehumanises Jews.'
Katz is not waiting
Katz is not waiting: Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended
Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.
Phones of 2 Likud MKs hacked, info shared on dark web
Likud MKs Tally Gotliv and Moshe Saada informed the Knesset officer that their personal mobile phones had recently been hacked.
Coins and jewelry
Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life
Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.
Pentagon warns
Pentagon warns: China preparing to 'win war' against Taiwan by 2027
The Pentagon's annual report on Chinese military buildup warns that China is seeking to 'force' Taiwan into unification within the next 2 years.
The agent in Gaza
The agent in Gaza: Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said in the Knesset that a Shin Bet agent in Gaza reported unusual Nukhba terrorist activity hours before October 7, but the information was not relayed.
Haredim infuriated
Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill, haredim infuriated
The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.
'Ceasefire can't advance until Ran returns home'
Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in captivity, gave a statement alongside Dalia Cunsir Horn, sister-in-law of captivity survivors Iair and Eitan Horn, calling the US and Israel not to forget Ran.
Gaza's 'day after':
Gaza's 'day after': The battle over the international force, and Jewish involvement
US' Armenian lobby striving to prevent Azerbaijan from joining future international force in Gaza, diplomatic source says.
IDF Chief recounts:
IDF Chief recounts: How the decision was made to strike Iran
During the IAF Pilots' Course graduation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir recounted the moments leading up to the historic Operation Rising Lion.
Draft Law:
Draft Law: Who has the ability to defer yeshiva students' service?
Legal adviser warns proposed Draft Law lacks criteria for when Defense Minister may exempt yeshiva students; haredi MK slams focus on appeasing Supreme Court.
At National Insurance committees
National Insurance Psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova survivors
A psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova festival survivors during National Insurance Institute hearings, prompting complaints of psychological harm and a review of committee procedures.
Watch
Watch: Police applaud Ben Gvir's Comments on death penalty
The Minister of National Security spoke at a ceremony at the Police College in Beit Shemesh, and when he referred to the death penalty law for terrorists, he received thunderous applause.
Revealed:
Revealed: In Haifa haredi neighborhood, 95% of homes lack protection
Knesset committee holds discussion on Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, where 80% of residents are elderly and children, and 95% of the homes lack bomb shelters. 'This is truly a matter of saving lives.'
Judge criticized for calling attacker 'the deceased'
The Judicial Complaints Commissioner warned against wording that downplays the severity of criminal actions even if the attacker has already died.
