Maale Adumim takes first step in celebrating Trump's presidency
After US Presidential inauguration, Maale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrach changes name of E-1 area to T-1, honoring Donald Trump.
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Haredi community sounds alarm at new arnona discount criteria
Interior Ministry planning to change eligibility criteria for property tax discounts to examine 12 months' income instead of three months, as yeshiva students and families express concern over losing eligibility.
One billion NIS for Gaza Envelope residents: NIS 10,000 per family
MK Israel Eichler insists: Agreement must apply to all Ofakim residents, including yeshiva students and guests who were in the city on the day of the October 7th massacre.
Water Authority: Kinneret rose just two centimeters since November
Israel has received just 60% of its average annual precipitation, a number which drops to 30% in southern Israel. 'Picture for the current winter season is worrisome.'
Harvard settles two lawsuits over antisemitism on campus
Harvard University agrees to enhance protections for Jewish students under a settlement resolving two lawsuits that accused the school of fostering an environment rife with antisemitism.
Columbia University:
Columbia University: Anti-Israel activists protest, disrupt a class
Hundreds of demonstrators rally outside Columbia University, chanting anti-Israel slogans. Separately, activists disrupt class on modern Israel and distribute anti-Israel flyers.
Air France and Transavia to resume flights to Israel
Air France to resume operations to Tel Aviv starting January 25. Transavia, the low-cost airline within the Air France-KLM Group, will restart flights to and from Israel beginning January 27.
'There's life after death'
'There's life after death': Romi Gonen in first post after being freed from captivity
Romi Gonen, who was freed after 471 days in Hamas captivity, posts her first story on Instagram: I wanted to stop and say thank you to the people of Israel, family and friends.
Report:
Report: Egypt to take part in inspection mechanism at Netzarim Corridor
As part of ceasefire agreement, Egypt will take part in establishing the security inspection mechanism for those who cross the Netzarim Corridor.
17 arrested, police officers injured
17 arrested at protest in Jerusalem: 'A kippah and side-locks are no reason to shoot'
Right-wing activists demonstrate at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking roads. Police say 17 protesters arrested after throwing objects and injuring three police officers.
Reports in Gaza:
Reports in Gaza: Body of terrorist who murdered Border Policeman Hadaria Shmueli found
Hamas believed to have located the body of terrorist Mohammed Abu-Jasser, who murdered Border Police officer Barel Hadaria Shmueli in August 2021.
5 wounded in terrorist stabbing attack in Tel Aviv
Attacker neutralized after stabbing multiple people in Tel Aviv. Victims moderately and lightly wounded.
Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza cease-fire deal will last all phases
President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases.
Sen. Cruz proposes bill to allow US citizens to sue UNRWA
Senator Ted Cruz states he intends to reintroduce legislation allowing US citizens to sue international organizations like UNRWA and the WHO that support terrorism.
Minister Shlomo Karhi:
Minister Shlomo Karhi: Three dismissed IDF senior officers dared to think differently
Minister of Communications calls on PM and Defense Minister to bring back three senior officers, saying: 'IDF needs brave leadership.'
Outgoing Chief of Staff:
Outgoing Chief of Staff: 'I am responsible for the failures of 10/7 and the achievements'
After announcing his resignation, IDF Chief of Staff Herzzi Halevi says he decided to resign a while ago and now that a ceasefire is in place is the time to do so.
Live:
Live: Secretary Rubio's Department of State Welcome Ceremony
Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks to employees upon arrival at the Department of State.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'
Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.
Final Approval:
Final Knesset approval: Denial of 10/7 massacre; offense punishable by 5 years in prison
Knesset plenum enacted law that denying October 7th massacre constitutes a criminal offense that carries a five-year prison sentence.
Smotrich's plan:
Smotrich's plan: 'Replace senior IDF command and get back to war'
Smotrich congratulates Chief of Staff and criticizes his conduct during the war, hoping for a change in senior command and return to fighting, 'this time until complete victory.'
At confirmation hearing:
UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally' at confirmation hearing
Rep. Stefanik, who has fought antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 massacre, attends confirmation hearing for her nomination as US Amb. to the UN.
Hostage deal accompanied by rise in online antisemitism
The National Digital Center in Sderot reports that the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has led to a new wave of hate speech and antisemitism on social media.
The candidates to replace Chief of Staff Halevi
Three Major Generals in the IDF have been recommended as prominent candidates for the Chief of Staff position. One of them previously served as military secretary to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Neo-Nazi enters JCC in disguise, tries to meet with religious leaders, and is arrested
Member of a neo-Nazi group arrested after entering a Nashville Jewish Community Center disguised in a poorly designed Orthodox rabbi costume.
Southern Command chief resigns: '10/7 will be with me for rest of my life'
IDF Southern Command commander Major General Yaron Finkelman has informed Defense Minister Katz of his intention to resign from the IDF, following Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's announcement of his intention to step down.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announces his resignation
Chief of Staff informs Defense Minister Katz of his intention to step down in less than 2 months 'because of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF's failure on October 7th ,'
Special stamp celebrates 50 years of YAMAM
The stamp, part of a series on the heroes of the Swords of Iron war, is dedicated to the unit's special contributions and sacrifices.
President Herzog meets with Qatari Prime Minister
During their meeting, President Herzog thanked the Qatari Prime Minister for his significant efforts in advancing the ongoing hostage deal.
Shas demands Negev and Galilee portfolio
Following the resignation of Otzma Yehudit, Aryeh Deri is demanding that Shas be given the now-vacant position of Ministry of the Negev and Galilee.
Haredi MKs:
Haredi MKs: 'Wake up, you invented the draft quotas'
A heated discussion took place today at the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee regarding the haredi draft law.
Operation Wall of Iron:
Operation Wall of Iron: Israeli security forces launch counterterror operation in Jenin
IDF soldiers, including special operations, ISA, and Border Police personnel will operate in the coming days in the Jenin area.
Russia:
Russia: Hamas promised to release Sasha Troufanov in good health
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov says the terror group promised Moscow that it would release its citizen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov, in good health.
Funduq riots
Funduq riots | Central Command chief: 'IDF will not allow violent riots'
An IDF inquiry found that dozens of Israeli civilians arrived at the area of Al Funduq, instigated riots, set property on fire, and caused damage.
Odeh shows no remorse:
Odeh shows no remorse: 'Most released detainees were never charged with a thing'
MK Ayman Odeh says that while it is unfortunate that people were hurt by the comparison between the hostages and the terrorists being released in the deal, 'I see and feel the suffering of two peoples.'
IDF spokesman:
IDF spokesman: 'Return to northern Gaza next week - if Hamas keeps the deal'
IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee tweeted a list of areas forbidden to Gazans, and added that they may return home next week if Hamas doesn't back out of the deal.
Hostage Deal:
Hostage's father seeks to use ICC warrants to press Netanyahu to complete hostage deal
Yehuda, father of kidnapped Nimrod Cohen, will meet with Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the ICC, to push for using arrest warrants to advance the hostage deal.
Riots in Beit Shemesh during attempted arrest
Police who attempted to arrest a man suspected of sexual abuse of a minor were attacked by dozens of local residents. Five individuals were injured.
Unusual incident in Samaria:
Unusual incident in Samaria: Two Israelis shot by police officer and soldier
Defense establishment investigating suspicion that a police officer opened fire at masked Jews during riots on Highway 55 near Ramat Gilad.
Trump meets freed hostages:
Trump meets freed hostages: We never stopped praying for you
US President meets freed hostages as well as families of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza during victory celebration in Washington: It should have never happened.
Trump pardons over 1,000 January 6 rioters
US President issues pardons to over 1,000 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while also commuting the sentences of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
