Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham: Hamas, Hezbollah rearming, this is unacceptable
PM Netanyahu meets South Carolina Senator Graham at the PMO. Senator Graham: 'My impression is that Hamas is not disarming, but rearming.'
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New York:
Discrimination against job candidate for observing Shabbat ends in a fine
US car company paid $300,000 in settlement agreement to a Jewish candidate who was discriminated against because he observes the Sabbath. "Employers cannot refuse to hire a job candidate to avoid approving a request for religious accommodation"
Sydney terror attack:
Murdered rabbi’s family meets Muslim hero who stopped attacker
Rabbi Mendel Kastel, brother-in-law of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi Beach shooting, meets with Ahmed al-Ahmad, the Muslim civilian who bravely intervened to stop the terrorist attack.
Bondi Beach vigil marks 1 week since Hanukkah massacre
The city of Sydney is holding a vigil at Bondi Beach to mark the end of Hanukkah and honour the victims of last week's mass shooting in which 15 people were murdered.
'Blood on your hands'
'Blood on your hands:' Australia’s Prime Minister booed at memorial rally
Thousands attended a vigil to light the eighth candle of Hanukkah at the scene of the Bondi Beach attack under heavy security. The Australian Prime Minister was booed.
‘Disgraceful’ BBC article accused of whitewashing Second Intifada violence
UK Jewish groups accuse BBC of downplaying terror attacks against Israelis during Intifada, omitting scale of violence that claimed more than 1,000 Israeli lives, prompting sharp condemnation even after a later correction.
Two Jerusalem residents arrested on suspicion of detonating car bomb
Two suspects, residents of eastern Jerusalem, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in detonating an explosive device inside a vehicle while traveling.
Former NSC head:
Former NSC head: 'Another attack in Iran is realistic'
Deputy Chief of Staff and former head of the National Security Council states that another Israeli attack is a realistic possibility - without Israel needing direct American assistance.
Israeli security officials warn
Israeli security officials warn: The next confrontation with Iran will be more difficult
Israel’s security establishment is closely monitoring, with growing concern, Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile array, which was recently damaged.
Women of the Wall use soldier to bring Torah to Western Wall plaza
Western Wall ushers confiscated a Torah scroll from an IDF reservist who tried to bring it into the prayer area for Women of the Wall.
Suspected murder and attempted suicide in Bat Yam
Suspected murder-suicide in Bat Yam: A man was found lying on the road, critically injured, with a blood-stained knife next to him. A 70-year-old woman was found in his apartment and pronounced dead.
Netanyahu says he plans to visit NYC 'soon' under Mamdani
Israeli PM says in response to invitation that he cannot be in New York on January 1, the day of Mamdani's inauguration, but he will visit the city even though Mamdani has vowed to arrest him.
California Mayor under fire for calling Bondi massacre false flag massacre
Richmond Mayor and DSU member Eduardo Martinez faces calls to resign after sharing claims the Bondi Beach massacre was a false flag attack and previous antisemitic comments.
After Bondi attack
Australian state to ban ISIS flags, 'globalize the intifada' chant after Bondi attack
New South Wales plans to outlaw ISIS flags, extremist symbols, and chants like “globalize the intifada” in the wake of the Hanukkah massacre on Bondi Beach.
Gaza ceasefire talks
Turkey hosts Hamas delegation in Istanbul for Gaza ceasefire talks
Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas officials in Istanbul to discuss Gaza ceasefire compliance and next steps in the Gaza Peace Plan.
What to do about Tally Gotliv?
Report: The Prime Minister presented the Justice Minister with an assessment that Likud is losing three to four seats because of MK Tally Gotliv.
Lebanese PM:
Lebanese PM: Disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani is close
Lebanon says it is days from completing Hezbollah’s disarmament south of the Litani River, as stipulated in last year’s ceasefire agreement.
Watch:
Watch: Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with writer and producer Phil Rosenthal
Noa Tishby lights the seventh Hanukkah candle with Phil Rosenthal at his new diner in LA, reflecting on childhood memories and the beauty of passing traditions to future generations.
Report:
Report: Trump rebuffed Netanyahu’s push to retain Syria sanctions
Israel reportedly asked the Trump administration not to lift all Syria sanctions, but the request was denied. Kan 11 says the US offered Israel “compensation” following the refusal.
Second time in two weeks
Second time in two weeks: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela
US forces seize a tanker off Venezuela, the second in two weeks, as part of Washington’s crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments funding Maduro’s regime and regional narco-terror networks.
Two years later: Three October 7 terrorists arrested in Rahat
Three Gaza residents who participated in the October 7 massacre and remained in Israel afterwards are arrested in southern Israel.
16-year-old terrorist hurls cement block at IDF force, is eliminated
Footage shows terrorist advancing towards Israeli forces, who open fire at close range, eliminating the threat.
Report: Unusual aerial activity detected in Iran
Western intelligence sources identify unusual activity, inter-unit coordination, by IRGC Aerospace Force, on scale greater than expected for routine military exercise.
IDF soldier found in the heart of Jericho
Palestinian Authority security forces locate IDF soldier in Jericho, transfer him to Israeli forces; IDF investigating.
Watch: Captivity survivor Eitan Mor lights Hanukkah candles
Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor lights Hanukkah candles with Israel's 'Meet the Press,' led by journalists Amit Segal and Daphna Liel.
Masked individuals vandalize Herzliya ice cream shop
Vandals smash windows of Otello ice cream shop in Herzliya, causing heavy damage.
Hebron: Dangerous drones seized by police
Judea and Samaria Border Police arrested the owner of a Hebron shop after finding dozens of drones suspected of being intended for use in terrorist attacks.
Watch: Mamdani lights Hanukkah menorah
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visits home of American Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin to help make latkes and light Hanukkah candles.
Jerusalem: Seven people evacuated from burning apartment building
Firefighters extinguish apartment fire in Jerusalem, evacuate seven people from building; fire investigators seeking reason for blaze.
Turning Point Conference:
Turning Point Conference: Omer Shem Tov reveals the Psalm that helped him in captivity
When there was nothing else left to hold on to in the tunnels of Gaza, Omer Shem Tov found a card with a Psalm that gave him strength to survive.
IDF soldiers capture ISIS-affiliated suspect in southern Syria operation
IDF soldiers conduct operation in Rafid, southern Syria, apprehending ISIS-affiliated suspect, and seizing weapons.
Trump's plan for Gaza: 'New Rafah' and skyscrapers
Trump administration presents plan for rebuilding Gaza, starting in southern Gaza and working northwards, to the tune of $112.1 billion.
In face of terror and antisemitism:
Ukraine military intelligence chief lights Hanukkah candles with Kyiv Jewish community
Hundreds gathered at Kyiv’s JCC for the third Hanukkah candle lighting, led by Chief Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch and attended by Ukraine’s intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov alongside international diplomats.
Southern Gaza:
IDF’s Kfir Brigade concludes mission along yellow line in southern Gaza
Kfir Brigade completes two months of deployment along Gaza's yellow line, dismantles underground tunnel routes in Khan Yunis area.
Four-year-old boy dies of flu
Four-year-old boy from northern Israel dies of influenza complications, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths from flu this year to five.
IDF: Terrorist killed after approaching troops in northern Gaza
IDF troops in northern Gaza identify two terrorists who crossed yellow line, posing a threat, eliminate one of the terrorists.
Mystery Bondi hero revealed: Israeli Gefen Biton
Bitton tried to stop the attack and was shot three times. He remains in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital after five rounds of surgery.
Watch:
Watch: Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Carla Bruni
Israeli actress Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles in Paris with Carla Bruni, who reflects on her Jewish roots, rising antisemitism in France, and the importance of resisting through education.
After appointee resigns
Mamdani vows vetting reform after appointee resigns over antisemitic posts
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vows to tighten vetting after his appointee resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts.
$2.5M from supporters
Muslim hero who tackled Sydney terrorist honored with $2.5M from global supporters
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian man hailed for tackling terrorist in the Bondi Beach massacre, receives over $2.5M in donations from around the world as officials and citizens praised his bravery.
