Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties
Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'
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Pope Leo:
Pope Leo: 'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'
While en route to his first visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV stresses that establishing a Palestinian state is essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, praises Turkey.
'Lawlessness'
'Lawlessness': Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students in Israel
The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, described seeing American yeshiva students aimlessly roaming Jerusalem, warning parents that their sons are “descending, not ascending,” during his post-trip remarks.
'Be gentle'
'Be gentle' | After returning from captivity, Alon Ohel returns to Instagram
Alon Ohel uploaded his first post on Instagram since returning from Hamas captivity in October, announcing his return to the platform.
Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end
Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.
'Go to Gaza'
'Go to Gaza' | Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage
A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.
Police stress:
Police stress: TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'
Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.
Haredi party to oppose Draft Law?
Ahead of expected legislative blitz, Hamodia newspaper report raises questions about support for Draft Law proposal.
'Since you left, a lot has changed'
'Since you left, a lot has changed' | The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral
Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.
Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’
Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.
Yosef Haim Ohana returns home
Captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana finally returns home after completing rehabilitation at the Kfar Maccabiah resort in Ramat Gan.
Kibbutz Be'eri:
Hostage Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbut Be'eri
Large crowds attend funeral of Dror Or, murdered and abducted on October 7, whose body was returned to Israel last week.
Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park
Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin called on the Dublin City Council to drop the proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling the move 'divisive.'
Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents captivate London audience with message of hope at the Fifth Annual Sacks Conversation. 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he could teach Hersh some of what he taught me.'
Afghan TikTok user says he is building bomb targeting Fort Worth
Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, was arrested after posting a TikTok video hinting at a bomb attack targeting Fort Worth, raising concerns about immigration vetting and national security.
Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.
God protected us:
Samaria attack: 'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'
Meital Azariah was lightly hurt when a teenager threw an iron rod that shattered her windshield near Giti Avishar junction. “It’s unbelievable; we felt God protected us,” she recounted.
Suspected agricultural terror attack in Binyamin
A goat belonging to the Metzudat David farm in the Binyamin region was poisoned near its grazing area. Police located a pita bread laced with toxic material and arrested four Palestinians from the village of al-Mughayir in less than 24 hours.
Scarlett Johansson:
Scarlett Johansson: 'I was asked not to make a film about the Holocaust'
Drawing on her Jewish heritage and experience working with Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson directs Eleanor the Great, a poignant comedy about a widow claiming her friend’s Holocaust story.
After Rafah strike
IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated after Rafah strike
The IDF is investigating whether two of the terrorists eliminated in the air strike in Gaza this morning (Sunday) are the commander of the East Rafah battalion and his deputy.
Report
Report: Haredi parties asked MK Tibi for help on Draft Law
Representatives of the haredi factions recently approached MK Ahmed Tibi with a request that he be absent from the expected vote on the draft law - in an attempt to thwart the law's repeal
Israeli journalist:
Israeli journalist: 'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'
Israeli journalist Jacky Levy, whose son will draft this week for combat service, criticizes the wording of the Draft Law and claims discrimination, ‘Even when a non-Haredi Jew is persecuted - it is an antisemitic decree.’
IDF reducing forces in Gaza envelope, residents worried
From the beginning of January, the standby squads in communities near the border will remain with only a security coordinator and a deputy. In other communities, the reserve days of the security forces will be limited.
Unfulfilled commitments:
Palestinian Authority continues to transfer payments to terrorists
Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.
IDF concerned
IDF concerned: Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL
The IDF has expressed deep concern in recent weeks over the possible leakage of sensitive information and valuable intelligence to Hezbollah via UNIFIL personnel operating along the northern border.
IDF:
IDF Chief of Staff orders independent investigation of Hamas massacre plan
New independent review to examine how Hamas’ massacre plan was identified already in 2018 but never thoroughly investigated.
Weather forecast
Weather forecast: Rain returns - but only briefly
Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.
4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party
US media reported that a shooting during a child's birthday party in the city of Stockton, California, led to the deaths of at least four people and the injury of ten others.
US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists
A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province eliminates two alleged Al-Qaeda terrorists riding a motorcycle. The strike comes amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Germany:
Germany: AfD launches new youth wing amid mass protests
AfD launches its new youth wing, Generation Germany, in Giessen as 25,000 protesters gather nearby. Police deploy 5,000 officers, use water cannons, and report injuries.
US Ambassador to Lebanon:
US Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel needs no permission to defend itself
US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa says Israel “needs no permission” to defend itself, urging Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.
Sen. Graham:
Sen. Graham: Dublin’s move against Herzog Park shows 'cesspool of antisemitism'
US Senator Lindsey Graham condemns Dublin City Council’s proposal to remove Chaim Herzog’s name from a park: The Herzog family is one of the great families in the history of Israel.
Antisemitism probe
Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern over antisemitism probe
Northwestern University will pay $75M to end a Trump administration antisemitism probe, restoring $790M in frozen funds.
Hezbollah calls on Pope to reject Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorist organization urges Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli "aggression" ahead of his Beirut visit, insisting it has respected the ceasefire despite its attempts to rearm.
Watch:
Watch: Kedumim residents celebrate with Perry family after elimination of Gideon's killer
Residents of Kedumim gather with the Perry family to celebrate the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon, praising the security forces for the operation.
Miracle: Near-murder in Samaria
Terrorist hurls iron rod towards car traveling on key road in Samaria, striking windshield near driver.
Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed
US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuela airspace, Venezuela Foreign Minister calls Trump's declaration a 'colonialist threat.'
What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?
The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.
Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed
Terrorists made suspicious movements during Jenin clashes, 'kept putting their hands down, made movements as if putting their hands in their pockets,' Border Police officers who were present at the scene say.
Iranian hackers claim:
Iranian hackers claim: We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car
'Handala' Iranian hacker group says they broke into vehicle belonging to Israeli nuclear scientist, leaving flowers, followed by a threatening note.
