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.
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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.
Jerusalem:
Jerusalem: Pallet of cinder blocks falls on yeshiva student
Yeshiva student in serious condition after pallet of cinder blocks falls on him during renovations at a yeshiva.
Sderot high schooler:
Noga Noah named as youth killed in Ashdod traffic accident
Noga Noah, a 10th grader from the town of Shokeda near the Gaza border, was killed in a deadly traffic accident in Ashdod.
Watch:
Watch: Arab employee attacks female IDF soldiers at McDonald's
IDF soldiers attacked in McDonald's, police arrest 18-year-old employee.
In Depth:
In Depth: Who are the Houthis?
The Houthis have steadily escalated their conflict with the Western world - but what else do we know about them?
Watch: Muslim preschooler practices mortar-launching skills
Israel in Farsi shares viral video of 'Palestinian' Arab preschooler practicing RPG firing and mortar-launching skills using dedicated toy launcher, in his family's living room. 'What do you think this child's job will be in the future?'
Watch: IDF eliminates terrorists smuggling weapons in Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, IDF soldiers spot terrorists transferring weapons from storage facility to vehicle, strike storage facility and vehicle.
Wizz Air to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air set to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv starting January 15.
New York City:
45-year-old pushed onto subway tracks in New York City
Man pushed onto subway tracks in front of an approaching train, suffering critical injuries. Person of interest detained.
US Jewish leaders to Pope:
US Jewish leaders to Pope: Refrain from making incendiary comments against Israel
Conference of Presidents writes letter to Pope Francis following his criticism of Israel’s counterterrorism operations in Gaza: We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians, but the statements you have made only serve to distort Israel’s legitimate military campaign and fuel antisemitism.
Nvidia finalizes acquisition of Israeli startup Run:ai
Israeli newspaper Calcalist reported in April that the deal is valued at $700 million, marking Nvidia’s most significant acquisition in Israel since its purchase of Mellanox Technologies Ltd. in 2020.
Military appeals court blocks Defense Secretary’s effort to overturn 9/11 plea deals
Military appeals court rules against US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s attempt to nullify plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of 9/11, and two other defendants.
Watch:
Watch: Tiffany Haddish and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles
On the seventh night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby and her son Ari are joined for candle lighting by actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, who discusses her journey to discovering her Jewish identity.
Syria:
Syrian rebel military leader confirmed as country's new defense minister
Syria's newly formed transitional government confirms appointment of Murhaf Abu Qasra, the Islamist military commander who led the offensive against Assad, as the country's new defense minister.
As 2025 begins:
As 2025 begins: Hamas fires two rockets towards Netivot
Sirens sounded at midnight in Netivot and nearby towns. Two projectiles fired from Gaza, one of them intercepted and the other falls in open area.
Hamas proposal:
Hamas proposal: Week-long ceasefire in exchange for list of hostages
The terrorist organization is not making the ceasefire conditional on the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip or the return of Gaza residents to their homes, claims it needs time to put together a list of 'humanitarian cases' of hostages.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir, but won't fire him
Netanyahu is expected to have a hard time forgiving Ben-Gvir for refusing to offset his vote, causing the Prime Minister to leave the hospital to vote on the budget.
Due to high winds:
Due to high winds: IAF helicopter flips over on the ground
'Yasur' military helicopter flipped on its side from high winds. No one injured in incident. A commision of inquiry was formed.
Kaliver Rebbe visits IDF troops in Gush Etzion
While touring the installations and positions, the Rebbe spoke personally with the soldiers and warmly blessed them.
IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who led infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz
Abd al-Hadi Sabah was one of the leaders of the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the murderous October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, Sabah led and advanced numerous terrorist attacks against IDF troops.
Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified
Illegal migrant faces 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges for throwing lit match at Debrina Kawam and watching as she was burned so badly it took over a week to identify her.
First in Knesset history:
First in Knesset history: Hanukkah candles lit on Knesset floor
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the menorah following the voting session and was joined by the Prime Minister, ministers, and MKs.
US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference
US Treasury announces sanctions on a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate organization of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate for interference in the 2024 US elections.
Disputed bill passes
Netanyahu leaves hospital to vote on budget bill
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital for Knesset after two coalition parties threaten to bring down proposed economic bill.
Lebanon:
769th Brigade locates weapons storage facility in the Saluki region
During operations in the Saluki region, IDF troops conducted searches and located a concealed storage facility in complex terrain.
Moving footage:
Moving footage: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Jabaliya's central square
Soldiers of the 401st Brigade lit the menorah at 'Hahachra'a' (victory - lit. decision) Square, formerly known as Palestine Square in Jabaliya while their wounded friends lit the candles at Sheba Hospital.
France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital
French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
'Escape with the kids':
'Escape with the kids': Pursuing the leaders of Lev Tahor on the Mexico border
Mexico, Guatemala authorities carry out joint operation in attempt to prevent leaders of the Lev Tahor cult from escaping with children.
ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation
The ISA has released recordings from the hostage rescue operation in February, including the dedication of the operation to fallen comrades.
Double tragedy for former President of Israel
Gohar Katsav, mother of former president Moshe Katsav, passed away at the age of 95, hours after the passing of her brother Yosef Alon at the age of 93.
Coalition struggles to find majority for impending votes
One Likud MK was rushed to the plenum while still mourning his mother in the hopes of passing the trapped profits law despite haredi opposition.
New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials
An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.
Six injured in Bnei Brak fire
Fire breaks out in residential building in Bnei Brak, first responders evacuate two-year-old in serious condition, five others suffering smoke inhalation, to local hospitals.
Kinneret rises 1 centimeter as forecasters predict rain will let up
Fifty-five centimeters of snow on Mount Hermon, temperatures to return to seasonal average later this week, forecastsers predict.
Gideon Sa'ar expected to forfeit spot in Likud
Gideon Sa'ar is integrating into the Likud party, opting out of a secured spot in favor of participating in primaries to once again challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu for the party leadership.
At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva:
At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva: Festive prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu
Hundreds attend festive Hanukkah prayers in the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva, after rains force the prayer session to move indoors.
Senior Fatah leader:
Senior Fatah leader: Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas
In interview with The New York Post, Fatah Secretary General Mohammad Hamdan says that he anticipates that Trump’s presidency will mark a turning point for Hamas.
