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Australia

Online antisemitic discourse in Australia multiplies after Bondi massacre

Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that antisemitic social media posts in Australia rose from about 3,000 a daybefore the Bondi massacre to about 20,000 after the attack.

Online antisemitic discourse in Australia multiplies after Bondi massacre

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'

Netanyahu: 'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Watch

Watch: First time combat helicopter intercepts drones

The IDF reports that for the first time, drones were intercepted by an IAF combat helicopter.

Watch: First time combat helicopter intercepts drones

Following scandals:

Following scandals: Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

New Health Ministry guidelines aim to increase pool of sperm donors, reduce risk of genetic illnesses among offspring. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment.

Following scandals: Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

Lebanon

Lebanon Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

The IDF stated that the terrorist operated under the Revolutionary Guards and was involved in Iranian-directed terrorist activity against the State of Israel.

Lebanon Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor: 'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor reveals Hamas' military knowledge, stresses, 'They know more than most soldiers.'

Captivity survivor: 'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

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.

Turkey: 115 ISIS operatives arrested in Christmas attack plot

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."

Smotrich on QatarGate: Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem

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.

Hassidic Rebbe: 'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'

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.

Defense Minister: 'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'

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.

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

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.

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director, station clarifies

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.

9 months later: Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes

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.

Israel weather: Stormy weekend on the horizon

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.

Lessons From Iran War: Home Front Command to change shelter standard

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.

Espionage war continues: Iran sent Israeli to document former PM 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.

Twice In A Week: Border Police demolished structures in Israeli 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.

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

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.

Three Months Later: Israel returns body of Allenby Crossing terrorist 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.

Samaria: Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack

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.

Syria: Three killed in clashes in Assad’s former stronghold

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.

North Korea tests new missile, Kim warns of 'inevitable' nuclear expansion

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.

IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters

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.

Afghan national faces new federal charges in guard shooting

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.

Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ President-elect, vows to strengthen ties

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.

Netanyahu sends Christmas greeting: Israel stands with Christians worldwide

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.

In the midst of an investigation The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

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.

Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee

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.

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

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.

Western states condemn Israel’s approval of new communities in Judea, Samaria

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.

Behind the scenes Russia mediating between Israel and 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.'

Jewish Agency to Australian PM: Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

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.

Katz is not waiting: Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

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.

Phones of 2 Likud MKs hacked, info shared on dark web

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.

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

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.

Pentagon warns: China preparing to 'win war' against Taiwan by 2027

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.

The agent in Gaza: Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset

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.

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill, haredim infuriated

'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.

'Ceasefire can't advance until Ran returns home'

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.

Gaza's 'day after': The battle over the international force, and Jewish involvement