In Depth:
In Depth: Israel's Minutemen
These small squads of off-duty reservists were catapulted to fame after fighting Hamas's invasion - but Israel's town emergency squads were fighting terror for many decades before the war.
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2 men found shot to death in Nahariya apartment
Police investigating after 2 men in their 30s were found dead in Nahariya in an apparent criminal murder.
'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'
Amichai Avior, a teacher of fallen Sergeant Eliav Astuker, eulogized him: "Educators should dance at the weddings of their graduates - not eulogize at their funerals."
IDF officials:
IDF officials: Possible to temporarily appoint acting Deputy Chief of Staff
Senior IDF officials say exceptional circumstances mean the recently -vacated position of Deputy Chief of Staff may have to be filled on a temporary basis, with Northern Command Head Gen. Ori Gordin considered the leading candidate.
Unreported incident:
Unreported incident: Eight soldiers injured by IED in northern Gaza
The incident is in addition to the blast that killed four soldiers over Shabbat.
Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal
The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.
IRGC unveils new underground missile base
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps unveils new underground missile base, claims it is home to advanced Iranian missiles.
Anti-Israel professor at Columbia University retires after probe
Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke leaves the university after an investigation found that she discriminated against Israelis in violation of university policies.
Amid PA operation in Jenin
Hamas and Fatah trade accusations amid PA operation in Jenin
Hamas official accuses PA of attempting to kill Hamas members in Area A of Judea and Samaria. Fatah fires back: Hamas brought destruction to Gaza, we won't let them repeat it in Judea and Samaria.
Germany:
Germany: Thousands protest against far-right AfD party
Thousands of demonstrators protest against Alternative for Germany, delaying the start of its convention.
Second time in two days:
Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas, for the second time in two days
Newtown synagogue, located in Sydney’s inner west, defaced with swastikas, a day after another synagogue in a Sydney suburb was vandalized.
Yemen:
Yemen: At least 10 dead in explosion in gas station in Al-Bayda province
Explosion at a gas station in Yemen's central province of Al-Bayda kills at least 10 and wounds more than 65 others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Syria foils ISIS attack on Shiite shrine near Damascus
Syria's new government says it successfully foiled a plan by ISIS to detonate a bomb at a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, a suburb of Damascus. Members of the cell arrested.
Oversaw Trump’s cases
Special Counsel Jack Smith who oversaw Trump’s cases resigns
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who closed the probes against Trump following his re-election, officially resigns from Justice Department.
Kedumim Council head:
Kedumim Council head: Closure of stores in Al Funduq to continue
Ozel Vatik, head of the Kedumim Council, promises the security situation in the area will not return to what it used to be, community won't get used to waiting for the next terror attack.
Families of hostages: 'Historic opportunity must not be missed'
Relatives of hostages urge deal in nationwide rallies, as delegation heads to Qatar.
One injured at Pat Junction in Jerusalem
Young man, aged about 20, lightly injured in stabbing at Pat Junction in Jerusalem.
Footage reveals:
Footage reveals: Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm
Since the start of the war, the IAF has carried out 110 attacks in Judea and Samaria, eliminating at least 165 armed terrorists, IDF reveals.
Report:
Report: IDF to withdraw from southern Lebanon within two weeks
US envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials that the IDF will be out of Lebanon within two weeks, Al Akhbar reports.
Combat in Jabaliya: IDF reveals footage from drone and helmet cam
IDF forces eliminate armed terrorists attempting to fire at Givati Brigade troops in Jabaliya. Watch.
Israeli source confirms:
Israeli source confirms: Progress made in negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas
The proposed deal would include a full withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi Corridor, on the last day of the deal.
Trump given 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
New York judge sentences US President-elect to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he will not face further penalties.
Deputy IDF Chief of Staff to step down in February
Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Amir Baram writes to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, requesting to conclude his position in February, after already extending it at the request of the Chief of Staff.
Operation near Jenin:
Operation near Jenin: 8 terrorists arrested, homes of Funduq terrorists mapped
After 12 hours, IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet conclude counterterrorism operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Qabatiya.
Watch:
Watch: Exclusive footage from the IDF strikes on military targets in Yemen
IDF publishes footage from the IDF’s strike against targets of the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: IAF struck Houthi targets in Yemen
Strikes were carried out against targets in the Harf Sufyan District in the north and the capital Sana'a near the Houthis' weekly rally for Gaza.
Japanese crime boss tries to sell plutonium to Iranians
Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, pleads guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics and materials for nuclear weapons, including uranium and plutonium.
Hostage coordinator:
Hostage coordinator: Deal being discussed includes all hostages
Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch reassured family members of hostages that the deal being discussed would release all hostages, but the negotiations are currently discussing the first stage of that deal.
Tzfat honors emergency volunteers
A special dinner was held by the city this week to recognize all the volunteer emergency responders for their efforts throughout the war.
Watch:
Watch: Troops find launcher, mortars, explosives, and RPG in southern Lebanon
While searching a village in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found a weapons storage facility containing dozens of shoulder-launched missiles, explosive charges, and extensive military equipment.
Helmet-cam footage:
Helmet-cam footage: IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria
Over the past week, security forces apprehended dozens of wanted suspects in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, and two terrorists were eliminated in close-quarter encounters.
Poll:
Poll: Party led by Bennett would receive 27 Knesset seats
A poll found that if the elections were held today, a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would win the most seats, while Netanyahu's Likud would only win 21.
IDF and ISA confirm:
IDF and ISA confirm: Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified
The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in the week with that of his father, Youssef.
Report:
Report: Serious shortage of medications in pharmacies
Pharmacies across Israel are experiencing a shortage of some medications, including those for chronic and oncological illnesses.
LA wildfires:
LA wildfires: Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained
LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
For four years:
For four years: Illegal migrant impersonated haredi Jew, was called up to the Torah
The suspect, who arrived in Israel from Colombia on a tourist visa and never left, would attend synagogue dressed in haredi garb, participate in the services, and was even called up to the Torah.
Lebanon extradites son of Muslim Brotherhood founder to UAE
UAE detains Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, son of Muslim Brotherhood founder Yusuf al-Qaradawi, following his extradition from Lebanon.
Japanese Kaneka Corporation acquires Israeli MedTech startup EndoStream
Israeli medical device startup EndoStream Medical, which is headquartered in Or Akiva and developed a groundbreaking implant for treating cerebral aneurysms, acquired by Japanese conglomerate Kaneka Corporation.
Biden administration successfully delays 9/11 mastermind's guilty plea
Biden administration successfully delays guilty plea by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, halting plea deal that would have spared Mohammed the death penalty.
Hush money case:
Supreme Court denies Trump's request to halt proceedings in hush money case
In 5-4 decision, Supreme Court denies President-elect’s request to halt criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case, allowing sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday to proceed as planned.
