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Case closed in death of Ze'ev Erlich in Lebanon

The Military Prosecutor's Office announced today that the investigation in the case of Colonel (Res.) Yoav Yarom will be closed without criminal proceedings.

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Live: Lighting candles for 3rd night of Hanukkah at Western Wall

Bereaved families who lost loved ones in the recent war participate in the lighting of the candles for the third night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?

A Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) AI analysis finds world leaders largely recognized the significance of the Bondi Beach shooting, but Australia's PM & Muslim nations' reactions were disappointing.

Iran threatens war

Iran threatens war: 'Nahariya, get ready!'

The Iranian regime has in the last few days hung posters in Tehran about the "next war" with explicit threats against the Israeli city of Nahariya.

Criminal motive:

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, driver at large

DF has surrounded Arab villages in the area, including the city of Bethlehem, to search for the suspect who sped toward a police officer at the Elazar Junction.

'National security issue'

Australia: New taskforce to counter antisemitism after Bondi massacre

Australia’s Coalition announced a new antisemitism and counterterrorism taskforce after the deadly attack, citing failures to confront extremism and rising threats to Jewish communities.

'Maccabees of our time'

Netanyahu and Huckabee light candles with IDF troops at Western Wall

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall with IDF soldiers, praising them as the modern-day Maccabees.

Prison Service Commissioner issues severe warning

Prison Service Commissioner warns there are terrorists who have lost hope of ever being released and who could create unrest in prisons.

New haunting footage

New haunting footage: Couple confronts Sydney terrorists before being shot

Dashcam video aired by News 7 Australia captures a bystander grappling with one alleged shooter moments before the attack at a Hanukkah event.

Jewish man arrested by government officials in Damascus

Salim Hamdani was arrested a few days ago by Al-Asharah's regime, who claimed that the reason for his arrest is illegal trade in antiquities.

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

According to Galei Tzahal, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire with Israel 1,925 times over the past year, as Israeli officials warn Lebanese enforcement remains inadequate.

Bondi massacre

Bondi massacre | Erin Molan: 'There is no sense of surprise'

Witnessing the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australian journalist Erin Molan says that in the face of antisemitism and hatred toward Jews here, 'it was only a matter of time.'

Former PM John Howard lays flowers at Bondi Beach vigil

Former prime minister John Howard visits the Bondi Beach vigil to lay flowers at the memorial, lashes out at Albanese government for 'not doing enough since 10/7 to counter the spread of antisemitism.'

Shin Bet Director:

Shin Bet Director: Abduction threat increased due to hostage deal

Shin Bet Director David Zini warned that terror organizations were motivated by the hostage deal to continue abducting Israelis.

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Watch: Chabad yeshiva students assaulted on NYC subway

Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva students returning from Hanukkah outreach say they were assaulted and threatened on a New York City subway train.

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Watch: Minister Chikli dons tefillin at scene of scene of Sydney massacre

The Diaspora Minister will attend the victims' funerals and make condolence visits to their families, visit the wounded and conduct meetings with the Jewish community.

Report:

Report: Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalized twice after violent arrest

Supporters say Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was beaten and twice hospitalized after her violent arrest in Mashhad.

Germany:

German prosecutors charge AfD lawmaker for Nazi salute in parliament

Berlin prosecutors charge AfD MP Matthias Moosdorf with giving a Nazi salute in parliament. He denies the accusation.

Bondi Beach attack:

Bondi Beach attack: Terrorists trained in Philippines before Hanukkah massacre

Security sources say the Bondi Beach terrorists trained with Islamist terrorists in the Philippines weeks before killing 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration.

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Watch: Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is repeating a series she started last year in which she lights the Hanukkah candles each night of the festival with a celebrity.

'A true hero'

'A true hero': Australian PM honors hero who tackled Sydney terrorist

Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Ahmed al Ahmed, wounded while disarming one of the Bondi Beach terrorists, calling him “a true Australian hero.”

FBI releases photos of new suspect in Brown University shooting

FBI and Providence Police release new photos of a suspect in the Brown University mass shooting that killed two. A $50K reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Trump:

Trump: US 'looking into' whether Israel breached Gaza ceasefire

Trump says the US is reviewing whether Israel broke the Gaza ceasefire with a strike that killed Hamas’s second-in-command Ra’ad Sa’ad, rejects reports of tension with Netanyahu.

Iowa National Guard:

Iowa National Guard: Sgt. William Howard, Sgt. Edgar Torres-Tovar fell in Syria

Iowa National Guardsmen Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar were killed in an ambush in the Palmyra area of Syria. Three others were wounded.

Following Sydney attack:

Following Sydney attack: Israel urging increased security at Jewish events worldwide

Following the deadly terror attack in Sydney and amid Hanukkah and the holiday season, Israel has urged other countries to strengthen security at Jewish events.

5-ton stone returned to Western Wall

After being displayed for years in the Knesset and at Ben-Gurion Airport, a stone from the Western Wall was returned to its original resting place this evening.

Rabbis in Muslim countries praise Muslim hero after Sydney attack

The Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States published a trilingual letter praising Ahmed Al Ahmed for risking his life to stop violence and save others during the deadly Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney.

Herzog lights candle with soldiers

'Hope for those seeking light in the darkness:' Herzog lights candle with soldiers

President Isaac Herzog lit the second candle of Hanukkah with the soldiers of Unit 669: "I am full of admiration for the generation of heroes - the soldiers and commanders."

Without Israel

40 countries to discuss international force in Gaza, without Israel

US Central Command will host a conference in Qatar with 40 countries to discuss forming an international force for Gaza, though Israel will not attend and will present its position remotely.

IAC criticizes Oprah's 'misguided' response to Sydney massacre

The Israeli-American Council today called out Oprah Winfrey after she posted comments on social media reacting to the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney but failing to mention Jews, Hanukkah, or antisemitism.

Mashal:

Mashal urges Trump to take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.

Mike Johnson to Yisrael Ganz

Mike Johnson to Yisrael Ganz: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Governor of Binyamin, Yisrael Ganz, participated in a festive candle lighting event in Congress:

Cameras and RPG ammo

Cameras and RPG ammo | Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

While operating along the Yellow Line in eastern Rafah, Golani Brigade troops have located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles and RPG rockets.

FBI foils 'pro-Palestinian' terror attack in Los Angeles

FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrest of 'pro-Palestinian' cell planning attack in LA on New Year's Eve.

White House to Netanyahu:

White House to Netanyahu: Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The White House reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the assassination of senior Hamas figure Ra'ad Sa'ad constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

FM Sa'ar:

FM Sa'ar: Antisemitism normalized in Australia, government must act

In a Sky News Australia interview, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said years of unchecked antisemitism led to the deadly Sydney Hanukkah attack.

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Live: Lighting candles for 2nd night of Hanukkah at Western Wall

At the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the second Hanukkah candle lighting event is taking place with the participation of the Yad Labanim organization and IDF widows and orphans

Following murderous attack:

Following murderous attack: Iconic Sydney Opera House lit up with a menorah

The iconic building, which is designed to resemble large sails, was lit up with a menorah with two candles lit, one day after terrorists murdered 16 at a Hanukkah celebration in the city.

First time

First time: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles at Hasmonean Palaces

For the first time, IDF soldiers held an official Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at the site of the Hasmonean Palaces in Binyamin.

Over $1M donated

Sydney hero who disarmed terrorist: 'I’d do it again'

Wounded while saving lives at the Bondi attack, he says he would repeat his actions as a global crowdfunding effort surges in support.