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.
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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.
Musk on Hamas:
Musk on Hamas: Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated
Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."
Ahead of swearing-in:
Vance to resign Senate seat ahead of swearing-in as Vice President
US Vice President-elect will step down from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight on Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the seat.
House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants
House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Within minutes of each other:
IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen within minutes of each other
One UAV managed to enter Israeli airspace and set off sirens in the western Negev, while the other two were intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea.
Pope Francis condemns Israel again for "shameful" attacks
Pope Francis continues criticism of Israel's war against Hamas in remarks to diplomats from around the world, says "bombing civilians" and "children freezing to death" cannot be accepted.
John Fetterman:
John Fetterman: Anti-Israel 'dopes' don't protest real genocide in Sudan
Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania notes the hypocrisy of the protesters who falsely accuse Israel of genocide, including the South African government, while ignoring a real genocide in Africa.
Torah scroll for the Temple Mount entrusted to Karlin yeshiva
A Torah scroll that was written and dedicated to a synagogue that will be built on the Temple Mount was brought for safekeeping at the Karlin Yeshiva in the haredi city of Modi'in Illit.
IDF eliminates commander of Hamas's Sabra Battalion
Osama Abu Namos directed Hamas terrorist activity against Israeli citizens and attacks on IDF troops in the area of Netzarim Corridor.
Families of murdered hostages:
Families of murdered hostages: Don't miss this chance! Make deal now, bring everyone home!
After recovery of Yosef al-Ziyadne's body, family members of the hostages who were murdered by their Hamas captors make joint statement to government demanding a deal to return the remaining hostages be signed immediately.
'Target down'
'Target down' | Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs
Most of the 40 missiles and 100 of the 320 UAVs launched by Houthis at Israel in recent months have been intercepted, IDF announces.
US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC
The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Demonstrators block highway in central Israel to protest haredi conscription
Members of the radical-haredi Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak to protest legislation to conscript IDF soldiers into the IDF.
Ministers Levin & Sa'ar unveil:
Ministers Levin and Sa'ar unveil new compromise judicial reform proposal
Proposal would process of enacting quasi-constitutional Basic Laws and composition of judicial selection committees.
'Testament to Jewish resilience'
'Testament to Jewish resilience' | Watch: Mark Levin tours the ancient walls of Jerusalem
The walls of the Old City of Jerusalem bear the scars of thousands of years of war and siege. This reminds Mark Levin that to this very day, the Jews have to constantly fight for their freedom and liberty.
Funduq attack:
Funduq attack victim's grandmother passes away days after grandson's murder
The grandmother of Elan Winkelstein passed away just days after her grandson was murdered in Funduq in Samaria.
Amit Segal to Trump:
Amit Segal to Trump: Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip
In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.
Brussels:
Brussels: Schools refuse to participate in Holocaust memorial event
Two schools in Anderlecht say they will not participate in the ceremony for Belgian Holocaust victims because they do not wish to impose discussion of the Holocaust on children given the situation in the Middle East.
Herzog:
Herzog: 'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'
Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.
Likud MK:
Likud MK: Israelis now oppose PA state because 'we're finished committing suicide'
MK Ariel Kallner reacts to new poll showing that for the first time in 18 years, the majority of Jewish Israelis now oppose the 2-State-Solution after the October 7 massacre.
Beit Hanoun tragedy:
Beit Hanoun tragedy: Terrorists used standard IDF explosives
Sources in the IDF say the explosives used by terrorists as a landmine to kill three soldiers are those used by the IDF to demolish tunnels.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Boy killed in traffic accident two weeks before his bar mitzva
Daniel Rubin and his family were on their way home from his aunt's engagement party when their vehicle overturned on the E40.
Lebanon elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president
Aoun's rise to power indicates the end of a lengthy spell without a formal head of state amidst tensions between Hezbollah and other parties.
Lev Tahor cult riots against Guatemalan police
A violent clash erupted in Guatemala City recently as members of the Lev Tahor cult allegedly attacked police with pepper spray during an attempt to evict them from welfare facilities.
Chilling Call:
Chilling Call: 'Daddy is dead, no, really, they shot him'
A ten-year-old tried to call for help from the scene of the deadly shooting attack in Funduq.
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani meets US congressmen and senators
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani shares Hamas video with congressmen and senators in Washington, D.C., urges them to make hostages' release a priority.
Both parents to receive sick days for hospitalized infant
Knesset committee greenlights bill to allow both parents of infant requiring hospitalization to take sick days.
Study: Electric vehicles good for families, but not the economy
National Economic Council study shows electric vehicles are worthwhile for consumers but are not yet beneficial for the economy; a decline in prices is expected to change the situation.
Arab Israeli arrested for attempting to carry out terror attack
Mahmoud Hasin Mahmad Boushqar, from the Arab town of Kabul in northern Israel, read materials on how to prepare explosives, purchased equipment for the purpose, and carried out a number of experiments.
School Eulogizes Soldier:
School Eulogizes Soldier: 'A magical child who loved to help'
The Nitzanei Oz school today eulogized alumnus First Sergeant Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh.
Military analyst:
Military analyst: Chief of Staff Halevi needs to go home - now
Yossi Yehoshua, military analyst at Yediot Aharonot, publishes piece sharply criticizing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi for the failures that led to the October 7 massacre, calls on him to resign.
Golani Brigade holds special exercise with Israel Dog Unit
The exercise simulated maneuvers deep in enemy territory, movement through rough terrain, casualty evacuation, and the use of Air Force helicopters.
Report:
Report: Israel considering dividing Syria into provinces
One of the plans for guaranteeing the security of each ethnic group in Syria involves dividing the country into smaller, self-governing provinces.
Citing safety concerns
Australia won't host hockey tournament featuring Israel, citing safety concerns
The decision follows the dramatic rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia and has sparked criticism from Jewish organizations.
Due to Los Angeles fires
Israeli actress Noa Tishby evacuated from her home due to Los Angeles fires
Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby says she was evacuated from her home in Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage in the area: I am speechless and following the news, like everyone else.
Top Iranian general admits:
Top Iranian general admits: Iran was ‘defeated very badly’ in Syria
Iran’s top general in Syria, Behrouz Esbati, admits Iran suffered a significant defeat in Syria but stresses it would continue its efforts in the region.
Days before leaving office
Biden welcomes his first great-grandchild, days before leaving office
Biden, who is set to leave office on January 20, becomes the first modern US President to become a great-grandfather while in office.
Los Angeles:
Death toll in Los Angeles wildfires rises to five
Eaton Fire, which is burning in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County in Southern California, claims five lives as it continues to rage. Officials say numerous homes and businesses have been destroyed.
Grandmother of hostage whose body is held in Gaza passes away
Varda Nehushtan, grandmother of murdered hostage Inbar Hayman whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, passes away.
