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'Albanese - shame on you!'

'Albanese - shame on you!' | MK Tal warns Australia over antisemitism and terror

During a Knesset debate on the Sydney terror attack, MK Ohad Tal accused Australia of justifying Hamas terror and warned that unchecked antisemitism leads to violence against Jews.

'Albanese - shame on you!' | MK Tal warns Australia over antisemitism and terror

President’s Office appoints Benjamin Lee as International Media Advisor

The President's Office announced the appointment of Benjamin Lee as its new International Media Advisor, highlighting his experience in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and leading international social media, strategy, and messaging efforts.

President’s Office appoints Benjamin Lee as International Media Advisor

Jerusalem teen dies in skiing accident in French Alps

Elinor Mimon, a 19-year-old from Jerusalem, died on Monday during a ski holiday in France. She was found lifeless about an hour after the ski slopes had closed.

Jerusalem teen dies in skiing accident in French Alps

White House Hanukkah event:

White House Hanukkah event: Yiddish in the White House

Singer Shulem Lemmer performed at the White House Hanukkah event attended by President Trump, stunning those present with a Yiddish rendition of 'God Bless America.'

White House Hanukkah event: Yiddish in the White House

White House Hanukkah event

White House Hanukkah event | Liz Pipko: 'Trump is greatest president world has ever seen'

Former campaign aide Elizabeth Pipko thanks President Trump for changing her life, speaks of meeting her husband during the 2016 campaign, and urges Jews to recognize the miracle of celebrating Hanukkah in the White House.

White House Hanukkah event | Liz Pipko: 'Trump is greatest president world has ever seen'

Loss of hundreds of millions

Loss of hundreds of millions: 'Largest financial fraud in Israeli history'

The authorized trustee appointed for the collapsed pension fund company Slice, CPA Effi Sandrov, filed a lawsuit today for approximately one billion shekels alleging fraud.

Loss of hundreds of millions: 'Largest financial fraud in Israeli history'

White House Hanukkah event

White House Hanukkah event | Sid Rosenberg praises Trump: "I love him, Nobody is better"

President Donald Trump honors New York radio host Sid Rosenberg, highlighting his media success and strong support for the Jewish community. Rosenberg responds with an emotional tribute, calling the moment 'one of the most meaningful of his life.'

White House Hanukkah event | Sid Rosenberg praises Trump: "I love him, Nobody is better"

Mark Levin to Trump:

Mark Levin to Trump: You're the first "Jewish president" to serve two terms

President Donald Trump praises conservative commentator Mark Levin and his wife, highlighting their strong support for Israel.

Mark Levin to Trump: You're the first "Jewish president" to serve two terms

Four more years of Trump? Miriam Adelson says 'We can do it'

President Trump praises the late billionaire Sheldon Adelson for his devoted efforts for Israel, recalling his persistence in visits and his deep love for his wife, Miriam.

Four more years of Trump? Miriam Adelson says 'We can do it'

New details

New details: The girl with Hymanut - and the kidnapping attempt in Be’er Sheva

The girl who survived the kidnapping attempt in Be’er Sheva was a key witness in the case of Hymanut Kassou's disappearance in Safed and had previously testified to the police.

New details: The girl with Hymanut - and the kidnapping attempt in Be’er Sheva

Netanyahu Speaks with Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Arsen Ostrovsky

PM speaks with father-in-law of the late Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, and Ostrovsky, who was wounded in the attack.

Netanyahu Speaks with Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Arsen Ostrovsky

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system to counter Russian missiles and drones

UK building a defence system modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome to protect cities and infrastructure from Russian missiles and drones, addressing a major capability gap across NATO.

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system to counter Russian missiles and drones

Bondi Beach shooter hit with 15 murder charges

Naveed Akram, 24, is charged with 59 counts in connection with the deadly attack in Sydney, Australia. The district parliament is preparing legislation to limit firearm ownership.

Bondi Beach shooter hit with 15 murder charges

Canadian MPs denied entry at Allenby Crossing

Six Canadian parliament members who sought to enter the West Bank were denied access due to their ties to the "Canadian Muslim Voice" organization, which is designated as a terrorist group in Israel.

Canadian MPs denied entry at Allenby Crossing

Over 50 minors have gone missing since establishment of the State

A report by the Knesset's Research and Information Center presents updated data on missing citizens: approximately 593 cases remain open, including minors and elderly individuals, with most being men.

Over 50 minors have gone missing since establishment of the State

Eurovision:

Host says it will not mute boos or ban Palestinian flags during Israel’s performance

Austria’s ORF says it will allow all legal flags and broadcast audience reactions unfiltered at next year’s Eurovision, even as multiple countries boycott the contest over Israel’s participation.

Host says it will not mute boos or ban Palestinian flags during Israel’s performance

Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz: 'US churches are asleep on poison of antisemitism'

Texas Senator warns in speech to Israel Allies Foundation: 'The Church is asleep, fueled by a heresy called replaced theology. If we lose this battle, we lose our nation.'

Ted Cruz: 'US churches are asleep on poison of antisemitism'

Hanukkah gift from Bloomingdale’s found with “Free Palestine” note prompts investigation

New York woman says her Hanukkah gift from Bloomingdale’s was marred by a handwritten 'Free Palestine' note, triggering an internal investigation and condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Hanukkah gift from Bloomingdale’s found with “Free Palestine” note prompts investigation

Air Force Commander

Air Force Commander: 15 petition signatories can return to reserve duty

The Commander of the Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar, has decided to return the 15 reserve officers who were suspended after signing a petition calling for an end to the war.

Air Force Commander: 15 petition signatories can return to reserve duty

Mamdani picks lawyer who defended Al-Qaeda terrorist for top legal post

New York Post reports that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani may appoint Ramzi Kassem - who defended an Al-Qaeda terrorist and led anti-Israel activism - as NYC’s top legal advisor.

Mamdani picks lawyer who defended Al-Qaeda terrorist for top legal post

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Two British-Lebanese men face terror charges in London for alleged Hezbollah membership, training in Lebanon, and involvement in drone parts procurement.

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Watch:

Watch: Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light Hanukkah candles

Israeli actress Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light the third Hanukkah candle. Foster, a Jewish convert, discusses her show, faith, and backlash over false claims of anti-Israel propaganda.

Watch: Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light Hanukkah candles

Trump at Hanukkah party:

Trump at White House Hanukkah party: We will not allow denial of October 7

At the White House Hanukkah party, President Trump celebrates Jewish faith, denounces antisemitism, praises Israel’s strength, and vows: “I’ll always be a friend and a champion of the Jewish people.”

Trump at White House Hanukkah party: We will not allow denial of October 7

'You were my son, my friend'

'You were my son, my friend': Hundreds mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi attack

Hundreds gather in Bondi to mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah festival. His father-in-law urges the Jewish community not to fear.

'You were my son, my friend': Hundreds mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi attack

Unusual incident in Ashkelon

Unusual incident in Ashkelon: Teen fires air rifle at kindergarten

Police detain an 18‑year‑old from Ashkelon after he allegedly fired an air rifle toward a kindergarten yard while children were playing there. No injuries were reported.

Unusual incident in Ashkelon: Teen fires air rifle at kindergarten

'We got all of them'

'We got all of them': Trump honors hostages at White House Hanukkah celebration

At a White House Hanukkah party, Trump praises hostage families; Ronen Neutra, father of deceased hostage Omer, reminds everyone that Ran Gvili remains in Gaza.

'We got all of them': Trump honors hostages at White House Hanukkah celebration

'They must return stolen assets'

Trump orders full naval blockade on Venezuela: They must return stolen assets

Trump orders blockade on Venezuela, vowing to surround the country with an “Armada” and intensify strikes as pressure grows on Maduro’s regime.

Trump orders full naval blockade on Venezuela: They must return stolen assets

Nick Reiner to face two counts of first-degree murder in parents’ deaths

Nick Reiner faces two first-degree murder charges in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Prosecutors say he may face life without parole or the death penalty.

Nick Reiner to face two counts of first-degree murder in parents’ deaths

Trump expands travel ban to include Palestinian Arabs

Trump adds Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders to the US travel ban, citing security and cultural concerns, while extending restrictions across several African and Asian nations.

Trump expands travel ban to include Palestinian Arabs

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police say the case is an active homicide investigation.

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

Passenger sneaks onto plane without ticket at Ben Gurion

An 18-year-old managed to board a flight to Vienna without a boarding pass. Only after landing did authorities in Vienna discover that the passenger did not have a ticket.

Passenger sneaks onto plane without ticket at Ben Gurion

Fatal incident at northern base

An IDF soldier was seriously wounded today by gunfire at a military base in the north. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment but died of his wounds.

Fatal incident at northern base

Rabbi of Mizrachi Bondi:

Rabbi of Mizrachi Bondi: 'We won't let terror win'

Rabbi Shua Solomon, President of the NSW Rabbinical Council, said that the Bondi Beach shooting has touched every Jew in Australia.

Rabbi of Mizrachi Bondi: 'We won't let terror win'

Dramatic development in case of Hymanut Kassaou's disappearance

A possible connection is being investigated between an attempted kidnapping that occurred yesterday in Be'er Sheva, involving an individual known to the Kassou family, and the disappearance case from Safed.

Dramatic development in case of Hymanut Kassaou's disappearance

US Congressmen write to Australian PM affirming support for Jewish community

Members of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism send letter to Australian Prime Minister Albanese calling on Australia to implement critical measures to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community.

US Congressmen write to Australian PM affirming support for Jewish community

Mossad Director's Warning:

Mossad Director's Warning: 'We will hold them to account'

Barnea praised his agency and warned 'We will find the attackers and their senders wherever they flee, and we will hold them to account.'

Mossad Director's Warning: 'We will hold them to account'

Danon's 'New Years resolutions' for the UN

Israel's Ambassador to the UN presented a set of New Year’s resolutions for the international community for 2026 to achieve regional stability in the Middle East.

Danon's 'New Years resolutions' for the UN

'Let us have a voice'

Bondi shooting victim's daughter calls out 'biased' ABC reporting

Victoria Teplitsky, whose Holocaust survivor father was shot and wounded in the Sydney terror attack, accuses local ABC news station of contributing to antisemitic atmosphere.

Bondi shooting victim's daughter calls out 'biased' ABC reporting

'Like Oct. 7':

'Like Oct. 7': ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

ZAKA volunteers are operating at the scene of the Bondi Beach attack under an emergency permit from local police, in cooperation with security forces and members of the Jewish community.

'Like Oct. 7': ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

Governors warn of security threat from congestion in Samaria

The governors noted that extreme congestion near the Eliyahu Checkpoint could pose a risk to Israelis on their usual commute.

Governors warn of security threat from congestion in Samaria