'Son Of Hamas':
'Son Of Hamas': 'The evidence under the Temple Mount is overwhelming'
Knesset Member Ohad Tal led Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Son of Hamas,' on a rare tour of restricted sections of the Kotel Tunnels beneath the Temple Mount.
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Israel can't be extinguished
Wounded warrior's message to Arab who blew out menorah: Israel can't be extinguished
IDF soldier Ofir Engelsman, who lost his leg in the war, visited a Tel Aviv mall menorah that was extinguished last week, recording a message of solidarity and resilience.
Crowds light eighth Hanukkah candle at Hostages Square
Crowds gathered with menorahs to light the eighth Hanukkah candle at Hostages Square to call for the return of Ran Gvili, the last remaining deceased hostage in Hamas captivity.
Hanukkah Of Resilience:
Hanukkah Of Resilience: Reichman University honors 'modern-day Maccabees'
Students and staff at the Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS) at Reichman University gathered for a candle-lighting ceremony with students who had served in the IDF.
Accessibility works begin at Rachel's Tomb
As part of a wide-ranging infrastructure initiative, accessibility works have begun at Rachel's Tomb, one of Israel's most visited and sacred sites.
15th victim named
The victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre
These are the 15 people murdered by two terrorists at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, ranging in age from 10 to 82.
After admitting errors
BBC to review Middle East coverage after admitting Gaza war errors
The BBC announced a full review after acknowledging reporting errors and bias complaints linked to its coverage of Israel during the Gaza war.
Watch:
Watch: IDF Chief of Staff dances with haredi soldiers
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir lit Hanukkah candles with soldiers from the Hashmonaim Brigade, praised their work, and announced the opening of a dedicated officers' training course for haredi troops.
'We'll continue being victorious'
Netanyahu lights the menorah with Chabad emissaries: 'We'll continue being victorious'
Prime Minister Netanyahu lit the eighth candle of Hanukkah with Chabad emissaries and marked one week since the Sydney massacre: 'We have not lost our spirit, nor will we lose it.'
Intelligence officers recount:
Intelligence officers recount: Behind the Hamas no. 2's 'Last Supper'
IDF Intelligence officers look back on their work leading up to the elimination of Hamas's Weapons Production chief and 10/7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad.
Israeli toddler in life-threatening condition after jellyfish sting in the Philippines
A three-year-old Israeli toddler was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after being stung by a jellyfish on the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Israeli President calls relatives of slain, wounded in Sydney attack
President Isaac Herzog spoke with the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in the Sydney terror attack, and praised the courage of Gefen Bitton, who was seriously wounded while trying to stop the terrorists.
'Palestinian Rosa Parks'
'Palestinian Rosa Parks': Israeli journalist celebrates Arab who blew out menorah
Israeli journalist Gideon Levy praised an Arab woman who blew out the candles on a menorah in a Tel Aviv mall, calling the act 'a spectacular act of non-violent protest.
Eighth Hanukkah candle lit at Bondi Beach shooting site
In a ceremony alongside hundreds of members of Sydney's Jewish community, volunteers from ZAKA's international unit lit the final Hanukkah candle at the site where the attack occurred.
One Family Across Generations
The Annual Riklis Hanukkah Celebration at Bet Elazraki, One Family Across Generations
'My Hanukkah miracle'
'My Hanukkah miracle' | US filmmaker finds Hanukkah light in Kyiv amid Ukraine war
While filming a documentary in wartime Ukraine, American filmmaker Andrew Cohen encountered a Chabad rabbi in Kyiv, enabling a moving Hanukkah candle lighting amid the shadows of war.
One week after massacre
Herzog one week after massacre: Despite thousands of miles between us, we feel your pain
President Herzog lights candle in memory of the 15 victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre.
October Council families: 'Who is responsible?'
The families of the October Council held a press conference at noon calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the failures of the October Council.
Minister Eli Cohen
Minister Eli Cohen: 'Only we can disarm Hamas'
Minister Eli Cohen, a member of the political and security cabinet, estimates that Israel will have to be the one to disarm Hamas.
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.'
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.
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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.
