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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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

State commission of inquiry:

Only 20% of Israelis support Judge Amit appointing the state commission of inquiry alone

Jewish People Policy Institute index finds majority support for a balanced appointment model of a state commission of inquiry on the war. Small minority believes government or Knesset should appoint the commission, sharp gaps between right and left.

Israeli man loses sight in eye after brutal assault in Cyprus

An Israeli man was beaten outside his hotel after the assailant heard him speaking in Hebrew on his phone. The victim was flown to Israel for surgery.

Last hostage:

Israel gave critical information on the burial place of Ran Gvili, but Hamas ignores

Israeli security officials assess Hamas knows which terrorists hold information on Ran Gvili’s burial site but is refusing to interrogate them, with Israel avoiding their elimination to preserve the chance of his return.

Jonathan Pollard’s harrowing testimony: 'They told me to kill myself'

Ex-spy says an Israeli govt. representative suggested that he take his own life, while an American official assured him he'd go home one day.

After 6 months:

After 6 months: Families of fallen IDF soldiers still have no answers

Six months after APC attack that killed IDF soldiers, families have yet to receive full investigation findings. Citing post-10/7 backlogs, IDF has delayed a response, leaving relatives angry: 'We gave them a living child - and they are silent.'

'There is hope':

'There is hope': Young couples consider moving to moshav severely damaged by rocket fire

Hope returns to Shtula as young families consider moving to border moshav

New details on Sydney massacre

New details on Sydney massacre: Terrorists threw explosive devices that failed to detonate

The Australian ABC network reveals that during the massacre, the two terrorists threw four explosive devices at the crowd - which did not explode

To aid probe

Mosques in Philippines post photos of Bondi terrorists to aid probe

Davao mosques display photos of Bondi terrorists as Muslim leaders urge locals to report any links to the attackers’ month-long stay before their deadly rampage in Australia.

AG slams October 7 inquiry bill, coalition fires back

In a sharply worded legal opinion, Attorney General Baharav‑Miara delivers harsh criticism of the bill to establish a “National‑State Commission of Inquiry.” Minister Karhi fires back.

Woman rescued from Jericho:

Woman rescued from Jericho testifies: I thought he was Jewish, then I was attacked

The young woman rescued from Jericho on Friday night gives her first testimony, saying that after speaking with the suspect, she accepted his invitation and arrived at the location believing he was Jewish.

Watch:

Watch: Noa Tishby and Amy Schumer light the final Hanukkah candles

Noa Tishby ends her Hanukkah series with comedian Amy Schumer, who reflects on her Jewish roots, support for Israel, and how comedy helps her and others overcome trauma.

Report

Report | Israel warned US: Iranian missile drills may be cover for strike

According to Axios, Israeli officials warned the US that Iran’s latest missile drills could mask attack plans.

Antisemitism in Turkey:

Antisemitic incident in Turkey: Jews attacked on their way to Hanukkah candle lighting

Jews on their way to light Hanukkah candles attacked in Istanbul by pro‑Palestinian Arab demonstrators waving flags and shouting anti-Jewish slogans.

'Son Of Hamas':

'Son Of Hamas': 'The evidence under the Temple Mount is overwhelming'

Knesset Member Ohad Tal led Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Son of Hamas,' on a rare tour of restricted sections of the Kotel Tunnels beneath the Temple Mount.

Israel can't be extinguished

Wounded warrior's message to Arab who blew out menorah: Israel can't be extinguished

IDF soldier Ofir Engelsman, who lost his leg in the war, visited a Tel Aviv mall menorah that was extinguished last week, recording a message of solidarity and resilience.

Crowds light eighth Hanukkah candle at Hostages Square

Crowds gathered with menorahs to light the eighth Hanukkah candle at Hostages Square to call for the return of Ran Gvili, the last remaining deceased hostage in Hamas captivity.

Hanukkah Of Resilience:

Hanukkah Of Resilience: Reichman University honors 'modern-day Maccabees'

Students and staff at the Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS) at Reichman University gathered for a candle-lighting ceremony with students who had served in the IDF.

Accessibility works begin at Rachel's Tomb

As part of a wide-ranging infrastructure initiative, accessibility works have begun at Rachel's Tomb, one of Israel's most visited and sacred sites.

15th victim named

The victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre

These are the 15 people murdered by two terrorists at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, ranging in age from 10 to 82.

After admitting errors

BBC to review Middle East coverage after admitting Gaza war errors

The BBC announced a full review after acknowledging reporting errors and bias complaints linked to its coverage of Israel during the Gaza war.

Watch:

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff dances with haredi soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir lit Hanukkah candles with soldiers from the Hashmonaim Brigade, praised their work, and announced the opening of a dedicated officers' training course for haredi troops.

'We'll continue being victorious'

Netanyahu lights the menorah with Chabad emissaries: 'We'll continue being victorious'

Prime Minister Netanyahu lit the eighth candle of Hanukkah with Chabad emissaries and marked one week since the Sydney massacre: 'We have not lost our spirit, nor will we lose it.'

Intelligence officers recount:

Intelligence officers recount: Behind the Hamas no. 2's 'Last Supper'

IDF Intelligence officers look back on their work leading up to the elimination of Hamas's Weapons Production chief and 10/7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad.

Israeli toddler in life-threatening condition after jellyfish sting in the Philippines

A three-year-old Israeli toddler was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after being stung by a jellyfish on the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

Israeli President calls relatives of slain, wounded in Sydney attack

President Isaac Herzog spoke with the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in the Sydney terror attack, and praised the courage of Gefen Bitton, who was seriously wounded while trying to stop the terrorists.

'Palestinian Rosa Parks'

'Palestinian Rosa Parks': Israeli journalist celebrates Arab who blew out menorah

Israeli journalist Gideon Levy praised an Arab woman who blew out the candles on a menorah in a Tel Aviv mall, calling the act 'a spectacular act of non-violent protest.

Eighth Hanukkah candle lit at Bondi Beach shooting site

In a ceremony alongside hundreds of members of Sydney's Jewish community, volunteers from ZAKA's international unit lit the final Hanukkah candle at the site where the attack occurred.

One Family Across Generations

The Annual Riklis Hanukkah Celebration at Bet Elazraki, One Family Across Generations

'My Hanukkah miracle'

'My Hanukkah miracle' | US filmmaker finds Hanukkah light in Kyiv amid Ukraine war

While filming a documentary in wartime Ukraine, American filmmaker Andrew Cohen encountered a Chabad rabbi in Kyiv, enabling a moving Hanukkah candle lighting amid the shadows of war.

One week after massacre

Herzog one week after massacre: Despite thousands of miles between us, we feel your pain

President Herzog lights candle in memory of the 15 victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre.

October Council families: 'Who is responsible?'

The families of the October Council held a press conference at noon calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the failures of the October Council.