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Remains of Itamar Schlesinger found 2 years after he went missing

Itamar Schlesinger from Ramat Gan went missing in September 2023 after a minor car accident in the village of Ein Hod. After more than two years of searches, his remains were found 600 meters from the accident site.

Remains of Itamar Schlesinger found 2 years after he went missing

'Kill a Jew today'

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

Attacker shouted that he was going to "kill a Jew today" before committing stabbing, victim says.

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

Mother delivers her own granddaughter in Har Bracha

Yedida Rosenberg, a Magen David Adom medic and mother of eight, delivered her 22-year-old daughter's baby and became a grandmother.

Mother delivers her own granddaughter in Har Bracha

Damascus Jewish community awaits fate of detained antiquities dealer

Members of the small Jewish community in Damascus voiced concern after the arrest of antiquities dealer Saleem Hamdani, as authorities investigate allegations of illegal artifact trade.

Damascus Jewish community awaits fate of detained antiquities dealer

Australian PM invites President Herzog to visit after Sydney attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with President Isaac Herzog following the terror attack on Sydney’s Jewish community and invited him to visit Australia in the near future.

Australian PM invites President Herzog to visit after Sydney attack

After the controversy:

After the controversy: Religious officer to remain in IDF?

Following public criticism and the controversy surrounding Hashmonaim Brigade commander Avinoam Emunah's end of service, he held a private conversation with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about other possibilities.

After the controversy: Religious officer to remain in IDF?

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

The IDF eliminated three terrorists, including one who simultaneously served in the Lebanese intelligence unit, who were working to advance attacks on Israel and rebuild Hezbollah.

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

Overnight:

Overnight: House demolished near Hebron, family evicted

Security forces raid hilltop encampment, evict family, including pregnant woman, and demolish home, sheep pen, and chicken coop.

Overnight: House demolished near Hebron, family evicted

Israel exposes Iran's secret naval unit in Hezbollah

The capture of Imad Amahz has revealed details about Hezbollah's Operations Unit 1200, which operates under civilian cover and is run by Iran.

Israel exposes Iran's secret naval unit in Hezbollah

Without the Golan:

Without the Golan: Syria's new official map

Syrian government newspaper features a map showing only the Quneitra district, which Israeli forces entered after the regime fell, but not the territories of the Golan Heights.

Without the Golan: Syria's new official map

After deadly shooting

US Education Dept. probes Brown University after deadly campus shooting

The US Education Department is reviewing Brown University’s safety procedures after deadly campus shooting that left two dead and nine wounded earlier this month.

US Education Dept. probes Brown University after deadly campus shooting

'Part of the problem'

'Part of the problem': Top NYC rabbi condemns Mamdani’s antisemitic appointees

Rabbi Marc Schneier denounces NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after an ADL report revealed over 20% of his appointees hold antisemitic views, accusing Mamdani of fueling hatred against Israel.

'Part of the problem': Top NYC rabbi condemns Mamdani’s antisemitic appointees

Caught after five synagogue break-ins and thefts

Police suspect a Tel Aviv resident broke into a synagogue five times over the past month by climbing through a window, pushing it open, and entering.

Caught after five synagogue break-ins and thefts

FDA greenlights Wegovy in pill form

FDA approves Novo Nordisk's 25mg oral semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight loss, aiding 16.6% body weight reduction vs. 2.7% placebo.

FDA greenlights Wegovy in pill form

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.

Smotrich: Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Trump unveils 'Trump class' battleships

President Trump unveils the new “Trump class” battleships, calling them the most powerful ever built and part of his “Golden Fleet” to restore US naval supremacy.

Trump unveils 'Trump class' battleships

In serious condition

Former Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupolianski hospitalized in serious condition

The chairman of Yad Sarah and former mayor of Jerusalem, Uri Lupolianski, is hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem due to severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties.

Former Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupolianski hospitalized in serious condition

ADL:

ADL: Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

ADL details antisemitic remarks, extremist ties, and vetting concerns surrounding key transition appointments.

ADL: Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

Iranian citizens believe: Israel-Iran conflict a matter of days

Iran aiming for confrontation with Israel and US, Iranian citizens tell Channel 12 News.

Iranian citizens believe: Israel-Iran conflict a matter of days

Qatar Gate:

Qatar Gate: Police reveal correspondence between Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich

Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.

Qatar Gate: Police reveal correspondence between Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

Start making your wishlist:

Start making your wishlist: Personal import VAT exemption to increase to $150 on Wednesday

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is set to expand the VAT exemption on personal imports from $75 to $150, a move expected to lower costs, boost competition, and expand consumer choice.

Start making your wishlist: Personal import VAT exemption to increase to $150 on Wednesday

Police summon Arab who extinguished Hanukkah menorah

Police summoned two individuals for questioning after security footage and social media videos showed Hanukkah candles being intentionally extinguished at a Tel Aviv mall.

Police summon Arab who extinguished Hanukkah menorah

After arrest of draft dodger

Jerusalem Faction blocks roads in central Israel for hours after arrest of draft dodger

Members of the Jerusalem Faction protested near Bnei Brak over the arrest of haredi men who did not report for military service, prompting road closures and heavy traffic across Gush Dan.

Jerusalem Faction blocks roads in central Israel for hours after arrest of draft dodger

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Those thinking to re-establish their rule over us - forget it'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a joint statement of cooperation this evening in the face of Turkish aggression.

Netanyahu: 'Those thinking to re-establish their rule over us - forget it'

Trump, Netanyahu expected to decide next steps in Gaza ceasefire

Arab media reports say an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to determine next steps in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Trump, Netanyahu expected to decide next steps in Gaza ceasefire

Shepherds injured with stones return fire, three Arabs injured

Jewish shepherds in the Anatot area were lightly injured when Palestinian Arabs threw stones at them. One of the shepherds fired and wounded several of the attackers.

Shepherds injured with stones return fire, three Arabs injured

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

A new study finds Instagram helped accounts spreading hate achieve commercial success while promoting extreme and racist merchandise.

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Cyprus a bridge for peace between Israel and its neighbors

President Isaac Herzog met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem to discuss regional cooperation, strategic ties, and the call to return hostage Ran Gvili.

President Herzog: Cyprus a bridge for peace between Israel and its neighbors

To those mourning in Australia:

To those mourning in Australia: Hands across the ocean - from Israel's bereaved children

A message of love and faith from 400 bereaved children in Israel to the bereaved and injured children and families of the Bondi Beach masssacre.

To those mourning in Australia: Hands across the ocean - from Israel's bereaved children

Criminal investigation:

Criminal investigation: Health clinic employee attempted to access ex-hostage's records

Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority concluded a criminal investigation into a clinic employee who tried to access a former hostage’s medical file without authorization, citing serious privacy violations.

Criminal investigation: Health clinic employee attempted to access ex-hostage's records

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King Charles donates to Jewish charity to support Ukraine relief

King Charles III of the UK, the Patron of the World Jewish Relief, donated to the organization to support its work in Ukraine.

King Charles donates to Jewish charity to support Ukraine relief

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'Iran didn't get the message'

In an INSS interview, Ambassador Mike Huckabee addresses Iran, antisemitism, Gaza, and US-Israel security ties under President Trump.

Amb. Huckabee: 'Iran didn't get the message'

'Serious incident'

'Serious incident': Israeli civilian activists infiltrate Syrian territory

Members of the Bashan Vanguard movement crossed the border into Syrian territory. IDF troops returned them to Israel.

'Serious incident': Israeli civilian activists infiltrate Syrian territory

Government approves the closure of Galei Tzahal radio

The government unanimously approved this morning Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal to close the Galei Tzahal radio station.

Government approves the closure of Galei Tzahal radio

'Severe pain':

Rabbi beaten and sent to house arrest - during his son's brit

Rabbi Avraham Idan, head of the Ateret HaLevi yeshiva, was violently arrested during riots in Jerusalem despite saying he did not participate and was later placed under house arrest - during his son’s brit.

Rabbi beaten and sent to house arrest - during his son's brit

Bennett

Bennett: Netanyahu’s office betrayed the State of Israel and IDF soldiers during wartime

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett issued a scathing statement on the exposure of the alleged activities of Netanyahu's advisers in the Qatar Gate affair.

Bennett: Netanyahu’s office betrayed the State of Israel and IDF soldiers during wartime

Former spokesman reveals

Former spokesman reveals: The 'mission' from Netanyahu

Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appears in an interview and describes the mission he received from Netanyahu after October 7

Former spokesman reveals: The 'mission' from Netanyahu

Elderly couple survives attack:

Elderly couple survives attack: 'We sneaked into a pickup truck'

An unlocked pickup truck and a split-second decision saved the lives of Benjamin and Reizel Simons, an elderly Jewish couple who fled the gunfire during the Bondi Beach attack.

Elderly couple survives attack: 'We sneaked into a pickup truck'