Taylor Swift concert plot originally targeted Israeli embassy
The man arrested for planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert originally had another target in mind - the Israeli embassy in Vienna
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Horrific:
Horrific: Eight-year-old watched his father's murder
The son of Sergeant Elad Yaakov Winklestein was with him in the car when a terrorist opened fire at Israeli vehicles in Samaria. Sgt. Winklestein managed to fire two bullets at the terrorist before he died.
Murdered in Samaria shooting:
Sgt. Elad Winklestein, Rachel Cohen, and Aliza Rize murdered in Samaria shooting attack
Winkelstein, an investigator at the Ariel police station, was a father of 3. Rachel Cohen and Aliza Rize were good friends.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorist exits vehicle and begins shooting
CCTV footage captures beginning of shooting attack in Samaria in which 3 people were murdered in Samaria this morning as well as the terrorists' escape.
Nefesh B’Nefesh:
Nefesh B’Nefesh honors young Olim for their contributions to Israel with Maor Youth Prize
Maor Prize celebrates eight inspiring young immigrants: honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich:
'Shechem, Funduq and Jenin must look like Jabaliya' says Minister Bezalel Smotrich
Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on security forces to take decisive action to confront terrorism in Judea and Samaria after 3 people were murdered near his hometown of Kedumim today.
3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city
Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.
PM after Samaria shooting:
PM after Samaria shooting: 'We'll settle accounts with killers, none will get away'
PM expresses condolences to families of the 3 people who were murdered in a shooting attack near Kedumim this morning.
Judea and Samaria leaders:
'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority,' say Judea and Samaria leaders
Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'
UN watchdog group:
UN watchdog group urges dismantling of UNRWA for ‘enabling crimes against humanity’
'Impose crippling sanctions on terrorist-infested UNRWA. US should pursue legal action to hold them accountable for enabling crimes against humanity,' says UN Watch Executive Director, Hillel Neuer.
3 murdered, 6 wounded, in shooting attack in Samaria
Terrorists open fire on bus and car near Kedumim, killing 2 women and a man and wounding 6 others.
Antony Blinken:
Antony Blinken: 'We want to end negotiations within two weeks and release hostages'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses that the goal in promoting the move is 'to get the hostages out of Gaza.'
Not certain who's alive:
Hamas hostage list reportedly includes Bibas children
BBC reports that the list of 34 hostages given by Hamas includes ten women, 11 adults aged 50-85, and the children of the Bibas family. PMO says list was given by Israel to Hamas 6 months ago, not given by Hamas to Israel.
Anti-Jewish message spray-painted on car in Sydney, Australia
Australian PM condemns antisemitism after message calling to 'F- the Jews' painted on vehicle in latest antisemitic incident in Australia.
American Airlines:
Passenger argues with American Airlines flight attendant who was wearing a Palestinian pin
Jewish American Airlines passenger has heated argument with flight attendant for wearing pro-Palestinian pin, against company regulations.
Report:
Report: New Orleans attacker used rare explosive never-before used in US or EU
Police say Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the terrorist who murdered 14 people in a ramming attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, used a rare compound in his 2 IEDs that have never been used in a terrorist attack in the West before.
Red Cross President:
Red Cross President: Identifying the missing in Syria could take years
President of International Committee for the Red Cross says that uncovering the fate of those who went missing during Syria's civil war will be a monumental undertaking that could span several years.
Gallant's replacement takes office
MK Afef Abed, who represents the Druze community in the Likud, enters the Knesset following the resignation of Yoav Gallant.
South Korea:
South Korea: Police assistance requested in detaining impeached President
South Korea’s anti-corruption agency requests police assistance in detaining impeached President after unsuccessful attempt by its investigators to bring him into custody.
Report:
Report: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday
Three anonymous sources tell The Globe and Mail that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as Monday.
Report:
Report: Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC
US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
'My heart is heavy'
Gal Gadot shares picture of hostage Liri Albag: My heart is heavy, and my soul aches
Hours before taking part in Golden Globes, Israeli actress shares picture of Liri Albag, who has been held hostage in Gaza for 457 days: We all deserve to see them return, alive. Bring them home now.
Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:
MK Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir: The public didn't like it - there are red lines
MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."
FBI:
FBI: New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months
FBI says that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried out New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, visited the city twice in the preceding months, using Meta smart glasses to record footage of the area.
Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body
Omer Neutra's parents received the most difficult news that he fell last month on October 7. They speak about the never-ending pain and the fight to recover his body.
Givati soldier severely injured in northern Gaza
Soldier in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, severely injured during combat in northern Gaza and has been evacuated to a hospital.
'Protect remaining Jews'
The unordinary letter from the rabbi to Syria's new leader
Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, the spiritual leader of the Syrian community in Israel, sent a letter to Ahmad al-Sharaa asking him to protect the country's remaining Jews and Jewish holy sites.
Report:
Report: Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu
Ministry of Defense Director General reportedly called an urgent security meeting after the strike on Netanayhu's Caesarea home following a discussion with the Prime Minister's wife. Defense Ministry: 'False claims.'
Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages
Jerusalem denies a report that mediators succeeded in bridging gaps with Hamas and that Israel has now to respond if it agrees to the deal.
Inbar Greidinger-Geisler is Israeli killed in accident in Tanzania
Greidinger-Geisler was with five family members. They were evacuated from the scene by helicopter to a local hospital.
Watch:
PIJ terrorists eliminated and surrender to IDF forces in Jabaliya
Forces from the Givati Brigade combat team eliminated Islamic Jihad company commander Sa’ed Saeed Zaki Dahnoun, who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre and led ambushes on Israeli forces.
After stabbing attempt
After stabbing attempt | MK Succot: 'Don't enter village of murderers'
MK Tzvi Succot filmed a video clip calling on Jews not to enter Deir Qaddis, where a stabbing attempt occurred, and met Israelis in the village.
50 haredim enlist in the ‘Hahashmonaim’ Brigade
Approximately 50 recruits enlisted to the haredi ‘Hahashmonaim’ Brigade and will form the core of its first company.
Double than any other city
11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel; double the number from any other city
According to Central Bureau of Statistics' data published today, more Israelis have emigrated from Tel Aviv and Haifa than from any other city.
'Prepare the burial shrouds'
'Prepare the burial shrouds': Terror organization threatens Minister of Heritage
The "Galilee Forces," a terror organization operating in northern Samaria published a death threat against Minister Amichay Eliyahu
Senior Lev Tahor member arrested after shaving his beard and sidelocks
El Salvadorian police arrested Jonathan Emmanuel Cardona Castillo, who is suspected of child abuse and human trafficking, among other things, on the border with Guatemala.
Only hours before 10/7:
Only hours before the 10/7 massacre: Hamas' message that wasn't picked up on by Israel
On October 7th, only minutes after midnight, a Hamas-affiliated Telegram account published a series of tweets that might have changed the events of that morning, if it had been noticed by Israel.
Minister Smotrich:
Minister Smotrich: 'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'
Ministers Smotrich and Elkin published to reimbursement plan for residents returning to northern Israel. Residents will receive a grant of 15,400 NIS for an adult and 7,700 NIS for a child, plus an additional 'vacancy reimbursement.'
Watch:
Watch: Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination in Samaria
Dramatic footage shows the moment undercover Israeli security operatives eliminated an armed terrorist.
Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire
Hezbollah official tells reporters at site where Hezbollah's longtime secretary-general was killed when the funerals of Nasrallah and his successor Hashem Safieddine will be held.
