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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.'

Minister Smotrich: 'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

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.

Watch: Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination in Samaria

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.

Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire

Report:

Report: Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

Israel is reportedly considering responding to Hamas's offer for a week-long ceasefire in exchange for a list of hostages in light of the expected visit tomorrow by Mossad chief Barnea to Qatar.

Report: Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

In Meithalun, security forces eliminated an armed terrorist, confiscated four weapons, thousands of shekels in terrorist funds, and dismantled an explosives manufacturing laboratory.

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz announced that bills from Otzma Yehudit members, who voted against coalition discipline, would not be supported or placed on the agenda until further notice.

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Court grants Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony at his trial in light of his need to recover from the prostate surgery he underwent last week.

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Petitions rejected:

Supreme Court rejects petitions, allows State to hold bodies of terrorists

Court rejects petitions by families of terrorists demanding that the State return the bodies of the terrorists, rules Cabinet's security considerations and efforts to secure the release of the hostages through negotiation should not be interfered with in this matter.

Supreme Court rejects petitions, allows State to hold bodies of terrorists

Amb. Herzog:

Amb. Herzog: After 15 months of war, I see clearly that the American people stand with us

In one of his final speeches as Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog addressed hundreds of Christian students who had traveled from across North America to Washington DC, says Americans 'understand right from wrong and recognize what is at stake.'

Amb. Herzog: After 15 months of war, I see clearly that the American people stand with us

Report:

Report: IDF concerned desperate Iran might choose extreme move against Israel

Chief of Staff orders IDF on high alert and readiness as Iran grows increasingly desperate due to economic and energy crises and the collapse of its terrorist proxies.

Report: IDF concerned desperate Iran might choose extreme move against Israel

New Orleans attack:

New Orleans attack: Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

The two young Israelis severely injured in the attack in New Orleans were visiting the US after serving in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

New Orleans attack: Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

Report:

Report: IDF soldier under investigation by Brazilian court

HRF organization asks court in Brazil to investigate IDF soldier who survived the Nova festival massacre before serving in Gaza.

Report: IDF soldier under investigation by Brazilian court

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

France:

Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France for inciting terrorism

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

The "Great Prophet 19" drill, taking place in the western province of Kermanshah, features various special units and branches of the IRGC's Ground Force.

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

At end of Biden's term

At end of Biden's term, US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.

At end of Biden's term, US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

Amid hostage deal talks:

Blinken speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister amid hostage deal talks

State Department spokesperson says Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

Blinken speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister amid hostage deal talks

MK Mansour Abbas:

MK Mansour Abbas: I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net

Ra'am chairman declares that he would "provide a safety net until the end of the term" to a government that works to return the hostages and end the war.

MK Mansour Abbas: I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net

Hush money case:

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case one week before taking office

In extraordinary decision, judge sets President-elect’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case for January 10, though he makes clear that Trump would not face jail time.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case one week before taking office

Tragedy in Tanzania

Tragedy in Tanzania: Israeli woman killed in jeep accident

30-year-old Israeli woman killed when a jeep rolls over during a family trip to a safari in Tanzania. Three members of her family suffer light injuries.

Tragedy in Tanzania: Israeli woman killed in jeep accident

IDF:

IDF: Hamas missile fired from Gaza lands near aid truck compound

Sirens sounding in Israel were declared to be due to 'false identification,' but the missile landed at the Erez Crossing, near the compound for humanitarian aid trucks.

IDF: Hamas missile fired from Gaza lands near aid truck compound

Sirens in Hadera area

Sirens sounded in Hadera area due to missile from Yemen which was intercepted

Sirens warning of rocket and missile fire activated in Talmei Elazar in the Hadera area. Surface-to-surface missile from Yemen successfully intercepted.

Sirens sounded in Hadera area due to missile from Yemen which was intercepted

Blinken reveals:

Blinken reveals: Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

In an interview with The New York Times, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a deal could've been reached, questions, 'Where is the world, why hasn't Hamas been pushed to put down its weapons, give up the hostages, and surrender?'

Blinken reveals: Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

Report:

Report: 6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.

Report: 6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Israeli government demanding Hamas increase number of living hostages to be freed; defense echelon pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold talks on 'the day after' Hamas.

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Unheeded:

Unheeded: IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

A new report shows that an intelligence officer urged his superiors to resume tapping into Hamas's tactical channels, but his superiors decided to delay the decision until after the High Holidays had ended.

Unheeded: IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold rally demanding that no one be left behind. 'Government abandoning them for 15 months already.'

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Albag family responds to video clip: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Family of kidnapped IDF lookout Liri Albag sends a message to their daughter and the world: 'Liri, if you're hearing us, tell the others that all the families are moving heaven and earth. We will fight until all hostages are returned.'

Albag family responds to video clip: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Naim Qassem:

Naim Qassem: 'Our patience is running out

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem warned of breaking ceasefire with Israel, citing potential impatience before the 60-day agreement ends due to supposed breaches.

Naim Qassem: 'Our patience is running out

Two Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Two Israelis, residents of Tamra and Buq'ata, arrested by IDF soldiers about 1.5 kilometers into Syrian territory; police interrogate them.

Two Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

Ben-Gvir: 'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

IDF destroys terror tunnel containing underground weapons production site

IDF's Yahalom Unit, 99th Division, dismantle underground weapons manufacturing site in central Gaza Strip.

IDF destroys terror tunnel containing underground weapons production site

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Mortan Ortagus, a Navy intelligence officer with experience in the Departments of State and the Treasury, will be second to Steven Witkoff as the Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace.

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Freed Hostage:

Freed Hostage: 'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

Yigal Yaakov, who was just 13 when he and his brother were captured from Nir Oz, commented on the sign of life released from hostage Liri Elbag.

Freed Hostage: 'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

Kfir Brigade troops operate in northern Gaza, where Hamas commanders barricaded themselves.

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

'There is great doubt as to whether the quantity of aid entering the Strip toady will be similar to the quantity entering under the Trump administration,' diplomatic source says.

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

After 456 days:

After 456 days: Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Albag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

After 456 days: Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans next week to meet with the families of victims of this week’s devastating truck-ramming attack.

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

US House Speaker officially re-elected as speaker by a 218-215 majority, securing the majority after Reps. Keith Self (R-TX) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) change their votes to back him.

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker