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.
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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.
Using drones
Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza using drones foiled
IDF and Israel Police say a suspected smuggler was apprehended overnight as he tried to flee. A drone containing drugs ready to smuggle into the Gaza Strip was located in the suspect's vehicle.
Unique footage reveals:
Unique footage reveals: Kalashnikov rifle, explosive devices, near Jabaliya school
Jabaliya: Hamas continuing to use school campus for terror activities, weapons found in child's bed in nearby building.
Sovereignty Movement moves to bring Diaspora youth closer to Israel
Empowering Diaspora youth, fighting propaganda, and strengthening bonds: The Sovereignty Movement's new initiative.
Report:
Report: UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria
UN officials say agency that employed numerous Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists prepping for implementation of new Israeli law barring its operations.
40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day
IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.
Report:
Report: Trump and Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024
After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for military aid to Israel
21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.
Suspected antisemitic ramming in Brooklyn was accident
After accusations incident in which a Jewish woman and her children were hit by a car was an anti-Jewish hate crime, NYPD confirms incident was a traffic accident.
New Orleans ramming:
Mosque near home of New Orleans rammer tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR
Houston mosque within walking distance of home of terrorist who murdered 14 in New Orleans tells congregants not to speak to media or answer questions from the FBI.
Report:
Report: Las Vegas bomber may have used Tesla Cybertruck to avoid casualties
New evidence suggests Matthew Livelsberger may have been motivated to kill himself in a vehicle explosion outside the Trump Hotel after a fight with his wife on Christmas and not for political reasons.
PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists
A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.
US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah
Indictment says Jack Danaher Molloy, a dual US-Irish citizen and US Army veteran, traveled to Lebanon in August with the intention of joining Hezbollah, which has been designated as a terrorist organization in the United States.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war
Ukrainian President believes US President's "unpredictability" could play a key role in ending Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia: I believe he really wants to end the war.
Missile from Yemen intercepted
Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela, missile from Yemen intercepted
Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and the Shfela following a launch from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted. Fragments fall in Modi'in. 12 people treated for injuries sustained on the way to shelter.
One day later:
One day later: Motive for Vegas explosion still being investigated
Authorities say they are still investigating why a suspect detonated Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The suspect in the detonation suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Ukraine:
Ukraine: Man arrested after damaging historic Hanukkiah in Lviv
Rabbi Mendy Gottlieb, Chabad emissary in the city, says the vandalism is "a very unusual incident that does not reflect the attitude of the residents".
Channel 14 poll:
Channel 14 poll: Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties
Likud gains two seats to 34, Religious Zionist party gains one seat to 5, and is on par with Otzma Yehudit, which weakens by three seats and only wins 5.
South Korea:
South Korean authorities arrive to arrest impeached President Yoon
Authorities attempt to execute an arrest warrant issued earlier this week for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Protesters clash with police outside his residence.
State Attorney confirms:
State Attorney confirms: Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv
State Attorney's Office confirms that investigation is underway against MK Gilad Kariv for leaking a document from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Israel struck defense facilities east of Aleppo
Arab media outlets report Israeli strikes on facilities belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense, east of the city of Aleppo. Israel has not yet commented on the reports.
Report:
Report: Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program
Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.
Watch:
Watch: Son finds incredible amount of weapons in parents' attic
Police were called by a man in Rehovot who found a large amount of weapons in the attic while renovating his parents' home.
UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera
UN Human Rights office, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call on PA to reverse the decision to suspend Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on incitement allegations.
Hostage negotiations
Hostage negotiations: Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar
A professional-level delegation of the Mossad, the IDF, and the ISA will travel to Qatar to continue efforts to bring home the 100 hostages still being held by Hamas.
The Chief of Staff's words to the commandos before daring Syria raid
Gen. Halevi told the Shaldag soldiers who raided the underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area deep in Syria that the leaders would not send them on such a mission if they did not have high confidence in their success.
'With an Iranian accent'
Hostage's mother recounts threatening phone call
Julie Kupershtein, whose son Bar was abducted to Gaza, received a threatening phone call from a man claiming to be a Hamas member who told her she must topple the government to see her son again.
FBI:
FBI: New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia updates public on investigation into raming terrorist attack in which 15 people were murdered and dozens injured.
Dramatic footage:
Dramatic footage: Over 100 Shaldag soldiers raided, dismantled Syrian missile factory
In September, troops from the Shaldag Unit raided and destroyed an underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area, deep in Syrian territory.
Golan Heights:
Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command in the Golan Heights
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar visited the Syrian border where he met with the command of UNDOF and IDF soldiers.
Security Council to hold emergency session on IDF op. at Gaza hospital
Algeria requests UNSC meet to discuss last week's counter-terror op. at the Kamal Adwan Hospital where hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were arrested.
Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after surgery
Doctors satisfied with progress of PM's recovery after he underwent surgery to remove his prostate this week.
Violent fight
Violent fight: Bulldozer barrels into pedestrians in Tel Aviv
Three people were injured when a Bobcat bulldozer struck them during a fight in Tel Aviv. The police clarified that the incident was not terror-related.
IDF supports decision
R&R day in Gaza for non-combat soldiers met with criticism - IDF supports decision
Officers in the Southern Command criticized the decision of the 162nd Division to bring combat service support personnel for a day of fun activities in the Forward Logistics Base near Jabaliya.
Progress on bill to ban entry for terrorists' relatives
In preparation for first reading, Knesset committee approves bill to bar relatives of terror operatives from receiving entry permits to Israel.
Court:
Court: Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur
Tel Aviv court rules that Erez Lotan, who called activist Sheffi Paz a 'Nazi' and performed a Nazi salute, will compensate Paz to the tune of over 22,000 NIS.
Defense Minister rejects predecessor's statements on Draft Law
'No place for cynical and political use of a matter as ethical as enlistment in the IDF,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says, slamming former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked
Police forces demolished an Israeli farm just a few hours after Palestinian Arabs from a nearby city attacked one of the shepherds.
Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel
'Building community and support systems are essential tools that help ensure successful integration,' Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer stresses.
