Rubio:
Rubio: No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.
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Suspected kidnapping:
Suspected kidnapping: Israeli citizen rescued safely near Jericho
Israeli woman abducted near Jericho and rescued unharmed by IDF forces. Authorities warn civilians against entering Area A, citing safety risks and legal restrictions.
IDF:
IDF: Followers of Eliezer Berland ran over Arab in Shechem
Followers of Eliezer Berland illegally entered Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem, clashed with local Arabs, and allegedly ran over a Palestinian, prompting arrests and an IDF warning.
'Blatant and biased':
COGAT rejects IPC report, says Gaza not facing famine
COGAT rejects IPC report, calling it, 'A blatant, biased, and deliberate disregard for the volumes of food that entered during the ceasefire - the distorted conclusions were written in advance.'
Ben Gurion Airport
13-year-old boy who sneaked onto flight caught again at Ben Gurion Airport
The 13-year-old boy who managed to sneak onto an El Al flight to New York last October without a ticket or passport, was spotted again last night at Ben Gurion Airport.
UK:
UK government unveils broad plan to combat rising antisemitism
UK government presents new policy document to combat antisemitism; PM Starmer: 'Words will not replace actions to uproot antisemitism.'
How a Russian citizen spied for Iran at Israeli ports
A Russian citizen who worked for Iranian intelligence was detained while taking photos at a marina in Herzliya and released - and later arrested at an air force base.
Interviewer moved to tears
Interviewer moved to tears by survivor's emotional statement: Won't turn off the menorah
Sorella Abrahams moves Sky News reporter Sharri Markson to tears with her story of how her family, children, and neighbors responded to the masscare in Sydney.
Before performing for Trump
Hasidic singer studies Gemara at White House before performing for Trump
Between the hallways of the West Wing, a place where almost no one is allowed to enter, Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer sat and studied his Gemara.
Unusual protest
Unusual protest: Decapitated head dolls placed outside homes of ex-Supreme Court justices
Three decapitated head cloth dolls were placed this morning near the homes of former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, retired Supreme Court Justice Uzi Fogelman, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai.
Mamdani appointee resigns after antisemitic social media posts resurface
Catherine Almonte Da Costa, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointee as New York's director of appointments after posts about 'money hungry Jews' resurfaced.
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Alan Dershowitz in a surprising chazanut performance at the White House
Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer met his cousin, top US attorney Alan Dershowitz, at a Hanukkah event at the White House. The two burst out in a Hasidic song.
'Increase the light':
'Increase the light': Chanukiya from Palestine Square lit on Mt. Herzl
The fifth Hanukkah candle was lit this evening at the Mount Herzl National Memorial Hall using the chanukiya which Brigade 401 fighters lit candles in at Palestine Square in Gaza a year ago.
US targets 29 Iranian oil vessels in latest sanctions move
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s “shadow fleet,” blacklisting 29 vessels and firms accused of helping Tehran move illicit oil and fund its military and nuclear programs.
Belgium reverses plan to withdraw police from Antwerp Jewish quarter
Belgium’s Interior Minister reverses a plan to pull federal police from Antwerp’s Jewish district after community pressure and intervention by Jewish leaders.
Segev Kalfon recalls: How I sewed kippahs in captivity
Former hostage Segev Kalfon recounts the harrowing moments in the tunnels - sewing kippahs for fellow captives from a torn galabiya - and his longing for his parents’ bakery during Hanukkah.
Authorities confirm:
Authorities confirm: Brown University shooter also killed MIT professor
Officials confirm the Brown University gunman, Claudio Neves-Valente, also killed MIT professor Nuno Loureiro before taking his own life in a New Hampshire storage facility.
'Flagrant attack'
ICC condemns latest US sanctions on judges as 'flagrant attack'
The ICC condemns US sanctions on two judges over an Israel case, calling them a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence and a threat to the international rule of law.
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Watch: Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Julie Bowen
Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with actress Julie Bowen, who expresses deep curiosity about Jewish culture and history, sparked by recent events and a desire to learn more.
Antisemitism charge rejected
French court jails nanny for poisoning Jewish couple, rejects antisemitism charge
A French court sentences a nanny to 2.5 years for poisoning a Jewish couple’s drinks but rejects antisemitism as a motive.
Report:
Report: TikTok agrees to US sale, ending years of security disputes
TikTok will sell its US branch to a joint venture led by American investors, ending a years-long security dispute over Chinese ownership. The deal is set to close January 22.
Trump:
Trump: Netanyahu would like to see me, we’ll probably meet in Florida
Trump says a meeting with PM Netanyahu is likely next week in Florida, though the White House has not yet confirmed plans.
Ben Gvir’s circle against Levin: Undermines the death penalty law
Otzma Yehudit claims that the restrictions proposed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the death penalty law for terrorists would create future loopholes preventing its implementation.
Michigan State Chabad vandalized on back-to-back nights
Unknown vandal throws stones at campus Chabad center's windows, returns the following night to leave swastikas and "he's back" graffiti on the doors.
Law enforcement:
Law enforcement: Brown shooting and killing of MIT professor may be connected
US authorities are examining a possible connection between the deadly mass shooting at Brown University and the targeted killing of an MIT professor days later, as the FBI searches for a suspect.
Close enough
Flight from Israel lands in Berlin instead of Prague
Due to extreme weather conditions, a Tus Airways flight to Prague forced to reroute to Berlin. Passengers to take four-hour bus journey to their final destination.
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Watch: Youth group hike ends with complex cliffside rescue
A member of a youth group deviated from the path and found himself on the side of a steep slope.
'Really badly stuck'
Iran’s President signals surrender as he admits he can’t fix crises
In rare candor, President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s problems are self-inflicted and urges officials and provinces not to expect solutions from him.
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Footage from heart of Jenin: Undercover units arrest terrorists and seize weapons
Security forces continue operations in Jenin as part of a large-scale operation in northern Samaria, which began last night.
Fearing attacks:
Fearing attacks: Jewish children asking police to protect Hanukkah parties
Greater Manchester police chief warns of rising antisemitic threats as Jewish children seek armed protection at Hanukkah events.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Alliances are made with the strong. Peace is made with the strong
*Prime Minister says foundation stone laying fulfills long-promised vision, citing security achievements, economic growth, energy independence and major investments as signs of Israel’s strength.*
MK calls to shoot rock-throwing protesters, then deletes post
Yesh Atid MK Naor Shiri caused a storm after calling on soldiers to shoot protesters who throw rocks, later deleting the post and saying Israel is 'on the precipice.'
Rubio announces sanctions on two ICC judges
US imposes sanctions on Georgian judge Gocha Lordkipanidze and Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin in response to their support for the efforts to arrest Israeli officials.
Fifth night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall
Rabbis, public figures, and foreign dignitaries participate in the ceremony to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall.
Civilian activists raise Israeli flag in Gaza
Activists from the Nachala Movement entered the Gaza Strip where they raised the Israeli flag, calling for the establishement of Jewish communities in the enclave.
Preparing for prosecution
Preparing for prosecution: Who will judge the Nukhba Terrorists?
The Ministers of Defense and Justice led a discussion on prosecuting the Nukhba terrorists after the October 7 massacre and explored the possibility of establishing a dedicated military tribunal.
Top arms smuggler hit with rare administrative arrest warrant
The Shin Bet and police arrested a Bir Hadaj resident accused of leading a drone-based weapons smuggling network, prompting Defense Minister Israel Katz to sign a rare administrative detention order.
Prosecution to Supreme Court
Prosecution to Supreme Court: Military Advocate General investigation to end soon
The prosecution responded to the Supreme Court and stated that it would oppose Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to reconsider the appointment of retired Judge Asher Kola as the investigator in the Military Advocate General case.
Minister Nir Barkat: We will reduce the price of Passover matzah
Joint Price Committee recommends 26.16% reduction in price of kosher for Passover flour sold to matzah bakeries, examines possibility of price controls.
Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured
Police say 10 officers injured, four rioters arrested, as police use riot dispersal methods on violent crowd protesting ticketing of draft-dodging yeshiva student.
