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Mike Huckabee:

Mike Huckabee: Trump will do something of Biblical proportion in the Middle East

Mike Huckabee, nominee for US Ambassador to Israel, says Hamas cannot continue to exist: America must help protect the people of Israel, the Jewish state, and the Jewish people. As simple as that. And you can't do it as long as Hamas is in play.

Mike Huckabee: Trump will do something of Biblical proportion in the Middle East

Trump:

Trump: I would like a deal done with Iran

US President tells The New York Post he would rather reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program than "bomb the hell out of it".

Trump: I would like a deal done with Iran

Brother of freed hostage:

Brother of freed hostage: Eli's return is the victory of the people of Israel

Sharon Sharabi, brother of Eli, and Michael Levy, brother of Or, speak about their brothers' conditions one day after they were freed by Hamas.

Brother of freed hostage: Eli's return is the victory of the people of Israel

Diaspora Minister:

Diaspora Minister: 'There is no more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

Diaspora Minister: 'There is no more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Amid ceasefire:

Amid ceasefire: Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

Due to the ceasefire deal, nobody, including the Israelis, can stop Hamas from taking control of Gaza's main roads or taxing all goods.

Amid ceasefire: Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Upon his return from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the successes of the trip which according to him 'constitutes a historic turning point for the State of Israel.'

PM Netanyahu: 'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Legislation committee approves:

Legislation committee approves: 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

The bill seeks to regularize the use of the term ‘Judea and Samaria’ in Israeli legislation, replacing other terms that refer to the same geographic area.

Legislation committee approves: 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

Captivity survivor's daughter:

Ohad Ben-Ami's daughter: 'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

Ella, whose father Ohad Ben-Ami was released from Hamas captivity, delivered remarks: 'We haven't even begun to hear and delve deep into the inferno and hell that he was in.'

Ohad Ben-Ami's daughter: 'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

Terrorists choked the hostages, tied them up, tied their mouths with rope and strangled them, hung them by their legs and burned them with hot objects.

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We'll continue to exert a strong effort in Judea and Samaria'

TDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited an exercise assessing the readiness of troops in the Central Command.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We'll continue to exert a strong effort in Judea and Samaria'

6-year-old girl rescued from Lev Tahor and returned to her family

A six-year-old girl was rescued from the Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala and transferred to the custody of her grandmother, who came especially from Israel.

6-year-old girl rescued from Lev Tahor and returned to her family

Poll:

Poll: Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

A YouGov poll found that while 54% of Americans approved of how the President was handling the conflict, 47% said his plan to take over the Gaza Strip was a bad idea.

Poll: Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

'Wounded, not being treated'

'Wounded, not being treated' | Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

The family of Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, received for the first time a sign that he is alive.

'Wounded, not being treated' | Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

UK soccer team owner:

UK soccer team owner says Israel should be dismantled, praises Hezbollah

Malaysian businessman Ruben Gnanalingam, majority stakeholder in UK soccer team, praises Hamas and Hezbollah and advocates for Israel’s eradication.

UK soccer team owner says Israel should be dismantled, praises Hezbollah

Father of Oct. 7th hero:

Father of Oct. 7th hero: 'We want to hug each one that Aner saved'

'Or Levy's release from captivity was very emotional; we want to meet him, we feel close to all survivors,' Father of Aner Shapira, murdered at the Nova Festival on 10/7, says.

Father of Oct. 7th hero: 'We want to hug each one that Aner saved'

Largest business delegation in Israel’s history heads to India

Over 100 Israeli companies led by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat will leave for India to discuss various issues including technology, imports, and workforce.

Largest business delegation in Israel’s history heads to India

Crane disaster:

Soldier warned of crane falling hours before collapse, officer ignored warning

Military Police investigating testimony of soldier who warned an officer hours before the disaster that the ground in the area of the crane was sinking.

Soldier warned of crane falling hours before collapse, officer ignored warning

Leading haredi rabbi:

Leading haredi rabbi: 'Zionist rabbis teach a twisted version of the Torah'

The dean of the Slabodka Yeshiva Rabbi Dov Lando attacked the religious Zionist community and claimed that it would be better if the Arabs would rule Israel.

Leading haredi rabbi: 'Zionist rabbis teach a twisted version of the Torah'

Until they all return:

Until They All Return: Daily vigil to be held at Western Wall for safe return of hostages

Tehillim vigil will be held daily at 1:00 PM at the Western Wall to pray for the return of all the hostages until the very last one comes home.

Until They All Return: Daily vigil to be held at Western Wall for safe return of hostages

Iranian hackers claim major data theft from Israel Police

An Iranian hacker group claimed to have stolen 2.1 terabytes of data from the Israel Police, including 350,000 sensitive documents.

Iranian hackers claim major data theft from Israel Police

Watch:

Watch: Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were seen approaching the fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz earlier today.

Watch: Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

President Herzog to BBC:

President Herzog to BBC: 'Hostages were starving and badly bruised'

President Herzog told BBC about the harsh conditions the hostages endured for 491 days of captivity.

President Herzog to BBC: 'Hostages were starving and badly bruised'

'Selective Enforcement:'

'Selective Enforcement:' Michael Ben-Ari files complaint against resident of Be'eri

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari announced that he would file a police complaint against Avida Becher of Be'eri to illustrate the selective enforcement against him.

'Selective Enforcement:' Michael Ben-Ari files complaint against resident of Be'eri

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

A Hamas gunman was seen holding a Negev machine gun with a drum magazine bearing the name of an Israeli soldier killed in action during the October 7th massacre.

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun approved the new government yesterday, in which Hezbollah's party gained five ministerial portfolios.

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Footage from Bangkok:

Footage from Bangkok: Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.

Footage from Bangkok: Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

Samaria Governor: 'Paula is a true friend of Jews and Israel'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan praises Paula White, new head of the White House Faith Office. 'She is a true friend of the Jewish nation and the State of Israel.'

Samaria Governor: 'Paula is a true friend of Jews and Israel'

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Yedidya, critically injured in a police shooting in Samaria, is reportedly recovering and no longer in danger.

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Dozens killed in traffic accident in Mexico

A tragic accident between a bus and a truck in Tabasco, Mexico left 41 people dead. The bus was completely destroyed by the collision.

Dozens killed in traffic accident in Mexico

Jerusalem light rail service suspended through Thursday

Jerusalem suspends light rail service to allow testing ahead of opening additional stations, additional and extended bus lines to provide alternate transportation.

Jerusalem light rail service suspended through Thursday

Winter weather continues:

Winter weather continues: Israel braces for rain and thunderstorms

Rain, low temperatures and thunderstorms expected across Israel throughout most of the week.

Winter weather continues: Israel braces for rain and thunderstorms

After visit to Washington

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel after week-long visit to Washington

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards "Wing of Zion" plane and takes off back to Israel, without responding to journalists' questions before taking off.

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel after week-long visit to Washington

Smotrich:

Smotrich: The comparisons to the Holocaust are wrong – we will not leave Hamas in power

Finance Minister criticizes the use of Holocaust-related terms when discussing the hostages: The suffering of our hostages in Hamas' cruel captivity is heartbreaking, but comparisons to the Holocaust are a serious mistake and trivialize the Holocaust.

Smotrich: The comparisons to the Holocaust are wrong – we will not leave Hamas in power

Iran:

Iran: We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's pressure policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is open to negotiations with the United States but not under Trump’s “maximum pressure” strategy, claims doing so would "not be a negotiation but a form of surrender."

Iran: We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's pressure policy

Netanyahu on Fox News:

Netanyahu on Fox News: Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House

Netanyahu recaps his week in Washington, D.C. in an interview with Mark Levin: I intend to get all the hostages out. We have three war aims in Gaza and I'm committed to achieving all three.

Netanyahu on Fox News: Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House

Trump revokes security clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

US President rescinds security clearances for former Secretary of State Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and other officials from the Biden administration, following his earlier revocation of security clearance for Biden.

Trump revokes security clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, does not mention frail condition of freed hostages. Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: You don’t give a damn about the security of the people of Israel. Shame on you. Resign!

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

British PM on Eli Sharabi:

British PM on Eli Sharabi: I was dismayed to see his frail condition

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met with family of freed hostage Eli Sharabi, comments on his release: We must continue to see all the hostages freed. These people were ripped away from their lives in the most brutal circumstances and held in appalling conditions.

British PM on Eli Sharabi: I was dismayed to see his frail condition

'With God's help, we'll be back'

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor: With God's help, we'll be back

According to the hostage release deal, Israel is required to complete the withdrawal from its last positions on the Netzarim Corridor on Saturday night.

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor: With God's help, we'll be back