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.
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Supreme Court:
Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy
The Supreme Court invalidated a clause that gave the National Security Minister authority over investigations and called for greater police independence.
Likud MK initiates bill to ban flavored vapes
MK Eli Dallal brings bill to ban flavored e-cigarette liquid. 'Eighty percent of youth who smoke report using flavored products.'
Ben Gvir:
Ben Gvir: Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?
Enforcement chief claims illegal Arab construction not demolished due to 'lack of interest to the public,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands explanations.
Hostages families:
Hostages families: Calls for 'unity' are an attempt to end the war
Hostages' relatives from the Tikva Forum cry to public: 'Calls for unity mask a call to end the war and pay a painful price; these calls actually make it harder to bring the hostages back.'
Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city
The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.
Within two days:
Within two days: Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod
Collision in Ashdod leaves man in his 50s dead, and an additional victim injured, bringing number of dead in Ashdod traffic accidents to four in two days.
Cost of War:
Cost of War: IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron
The IDF has published a report on the number of fallen soldiers since the war broke out, including nearly nine hundred dead and thousands injured.
'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice
Activists gather outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez, protesting her issuance of an order to improve imprisoned terrorists' living conditions.
Undercover arrest in Shechem's Old City
Border Police officers infiltrated the city and took the target by surprise in a local coffee shop.
At least 13 shot at Queens nightclub
Police investigating mass shooting at Amazura in Queens, New York; unconfirmed reports say two shooters were involved.
Syrian FM optimistic about stronger ties with Saudi Arabia
Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, visits Saudi Arabia, the first foreign trip by Syria’s new leadership following their rise to power last month.
Antisemitism in Ukraine:
Antisemitism in Ukraine: Firebomb thrown at Chabad synagogue in Mykolaiv
The perpetrator, who was captured on security cameras, flees scene. Fire extinguished by synagogue guard. No injuries, but the building's door damaged.
Prosecutors:
Prosecutors: FBI seized large cache of explosive devices during Virginia man's arrest
Court documents show that the FBI discovered the largest collection of "finished explosive devices" in its history last month when arresting a Virginia man.
Watch:
Watch: Gal Gadot and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles on final night
On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined for candle lighting by popular Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who says: "A candle is a small thing, but one candle can light another."
Biden on New Orleans attack:
Biden on New Orleans attack: The suspect was inspired by ISIS
US President says authorities are investigating whether there is any possible connection between the New Orleans attack and the explosion of a Tesla truck outside Trump hotel in Vegas.
Official confirms:
Law enforcement official confirms: Vegas explosion investigated as possible terrorist act
Investigators are also looking into whether the incident is connected to a separate attack in New Orleans, where a suspect drove a truck into a crowd, killing at least 15 people.
At least 10 dead in shooting rampage in Montenegro
At least 10 people, including two children, killed and four others injured in a shooting that followed a bar brawl in the western Montenegrin city of Cetinje. The shooter remains at large.
Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion
One person lightly injured, woman suffers from anxiety following an explosion in a building in Rishon Lezion.
Anti-Israel activists mark new year with protests in Times Square
Protesters call to "end Zionism" and for "no war on Iran," say it is a 'new year, same struggle.'
FBI
New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone, FBI says
Israeli Amb. Danny Danon says mass ramming attack "not how new year should begin" as FBI ID's assailant who murdered at least 10 as Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
Suspected act of terror:
Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, one dead
One individual was killed and several others were injured as a result of the explosion.
Herzog to Be’eri residents:
Herzog to Be’eri residents: 'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'
President Isaac Herzog lit the eighth Hanukkah candle with residents of Kibbutz Be’eri, who have been displaced and hosted over the past year in Kibbutz Hatzerim.
IDF soldier lightly wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in
The terrorist attempted to flee but the soldier managed to open fire and neutralize him.
Yoav Gallant resigns from Knesset
Ex-Defense Minister MK Yoav Gallant (Likud) announced that he will resign from the Knesset but will remain in the Likud.
Chief of Staff to reservists:
Chief of Staff to reservists: 'We are making efforts to reward you'
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment and lit the seventh Hanukkah candle on Tuesday in the Central Gaza Strip Corridor
Increase in terror incitement complaints in Israeli academia
In the past academic year, 180 complaints were filed with the disciplinary committees at Israel's universities demanding investigations into incitement and support for terrorism by students.
Trump after New Orleans ramming:
Trump after New Orleans ramming: 'Far worse criminals are coming into the US'
President-elect says, 'When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true.'
Focusing on the light:
Wounded soldiers, bereaved youngsters and a Hanukkah surprise
“You are the heroes our children will learn about in the future, just as you learned about the Maccabees when you were in school."
Florida man charged with plotting attack on AIPAC office
Man charged with stalking in preparation for a planned attack on former site of AIPAC offices, not realizing AIPAC was no longer there.
Hezbollah Secretary General:
Hezbollah Secretary General: 'Israel is violating the agreement, we're being patient'
Naim Qassem claimed that Israel has committed over 100 violations of the ceasefire deal and stated: 'The Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon were meant to hurt the state and the international community.'
Spain:
Spain: Activists burn Israeli flag outside Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game
Anti-Israel activists protest match between Gran Canaria team and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Canary Islands, warn of provocations by "Nazi-Zionist hooligans."
Watch:
Watch: Last night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall
The eighth candle will be lit at the Western Wall along with a prayer service for the redemption of Israel.
Following Lev Tahor raid:
Israeli delegation to assist Guatemalan authorities with Lev Tahor victims
The delegation members, including top cult-victim professionals, will share their knowledge and experience in tending to cult victims and their families.
'Dangerous and daring'
'Dangerous and daring' | New details about Israel's commando mission deep in Syria
Israel officially took responsibility for a commando operation to destroy an Iranian weapons plant in Masyaf, Syria.
Eight-year-old special needs boy dead, parents arrested
Eight-year-old boy with special needs suspected murdered Monday, parents say they are not connected to his death.
Initiative for new airport passes preliminary Knesset reading
Years after idea for Nevatim airport is floated, bill to construct it passes preliminary reading, with 34 MKs supporting it and just five opposed.
Finance Minister extends import tax exemptions for food products
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signs two-year extension for tax exemptions for a list of food products. 'Impact will be felt in every home.'
Hostages' families demand end to negotiations
Families of the hostages urged the government to end negotiations with Hamas and instead apply significantly greater military pressure to recover their loved ones.
Knesset Guard refuses entry to mother of hostage
The Knesset guard stopped Einav Tsangauker, mother of a kidnapped soldier, from entering the Knesset building. She was accused of trying to throw a glass bottle and threatened to stab a guest.
