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.
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Report:
Report: US expressed concern over violent attacks in Syria
US officials tell Axios that Washington has raised concerns with Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, the new foreign minister in Syria’s transitional administration, over recent reports of violent attacks carried out by groups across the country.
Sa'ar responds to criticism:
Sa'ar responds to criticism: Dedicate my life to hatred of Netanyahu? Not happening
Foreign Minister responds to criticism against him from the opposition and the media: All the attacks on me only strengthen me.
Ford social media account displays anti-Israel messages
Ford Motor Company social media account briefly displays three anti-Israel messages before removing them. Spokesperson says the account was compromised.
Watch:
Watch: Cindy Crawford and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles
On the sixth night of Hanukkah, Noa Tishby is joined by iconic actress Cindy Crawford. The two light candles and talk about allyship, family, and the beauty of sharing traditions.
Court issues arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President
South Korea's anti-corruption agency announces arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law decree earlier this month.
Syria appoints foreign fighters to military leadership roles
Syria’s new leadership integrates individuals from the Uyghur community, a Jordanian, and a Turkish national into the country’s armed forces, part of effort to unify rebel groups into a professional military structure.
'Major incident'
Major incident: US Treasury Department says it was targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers
US Treasury Department alerts lawmakers to a cybersecurity breach involving a Chinese state-sponsored actor, marking what officials describe as a “major incident.”
Report:
Report: This is the reason Sara Netanyahu did not return to Israel
Sources close to the Prime Minister's wife say the reason she extended her stay abroad is because she contracted COVID-19.
Ahmed Tibi calls for release of doctor arrested by IDF
Ahmed Tibi called in the Knesset for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh, a hospital director in Gaza, who was detained by Israeli forces.
PA Chairman Abbas:
PA Chairman Abbas: 'President Carter’s legacy will forever remain in our hearts'
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas eulogized the late US President who, according to him, 'spoke boldly against injustice, including addressing the realities of Israeli apartheid.'
'I have to feel like I'm a hostage'
Rabbi Ber lights Hanukkah candles at Hostages Square: 'I have to feel like I'm a hostage'
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lit Hanukkah candles at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. 'It can not be that we have brethren who are hostages and we act like it's a regular day.'
Danon at UN:
Danon at UN: 'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'
Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, addressed the Security Council and responded harshly to the ballistic missile attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.
Watch:
Watch: Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital
Terrorists can be seen planting explosives at a distance of approximately 45 meters from the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
How Jimmy Carter helped save Rabbi Nachman's Tomb
The late president helped prevent Soviet authorities from demolishing the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, a significant site of annual pilgrimage for many Israelis.
Suspected Iranian spy's mother:
Suspected Iranian spy's mother: 'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'
The mother of Alexander Granovsky, who is suspected of spying for Iran, revealed that she was summoned for interrogation: 'I answered everything.'
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza
Sergeant Uriel Peretz, aged 23, served in the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Three additional soldiers were severely injured in the incident.
'False and Dangerous':
'False and Dangerous': Supreme Court denounces right-wing campaign
Right-wing movement Im Tirtzu launched a poster campaign against Supreme Court rulings on prisoners, drawing condemnation from the judges.
'Your light will last forever'
Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham laid to rest | 'Your light will last forever'
Thousands paid respects to Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham who was killed in an operational accident in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. 'You fell as a hero in a just existential war.'
'You are all heroes'
'You are all heroes' | IDF Chief of Staff lights Hanukkah candles with wounded soldiers
LTG Halevi expressed his appreciation to the medical staff for their life-saving work and lit the fifth candle of Hanukkah with the injured personnel and their families.
'Work to bring them home'
Kibbutz Kissufim's request from Zionist rabbis: 'Work to bring them home'
Kibbutz Kissufim in the Gaza envelope sent a letter to the rabbis of the religious Zionist community asking them to work to bring the hostages home.
IDF eliminates terrorists in Jabaliya area
Overnight, IDF troops operated to identify and eliminate multiple terrorists in the Jabaliya area overnight.
Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power
29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.
Soldier's parents arrived at his base and learned he fell
The parents of Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, who fell in Gaza, were visiting their son's base with a package for him when they were told he had fallen.
Netanyahu recovering, moved to underground unit after surgery
PM moved to an underground hospital unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem as he recovers from a surgery to remove his prostate gland.
UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages
Ministry of Health submits report on abuse of Hamas hostages to UN, documenting widespread abuse, including sexual attacks, beatings, starvation, and isolation.
Award-winning Jewish actress Linda Lavin dead at 87
'Alice' star and Tony-award-winning actress Linda Lavin passed away from lung cancer.
During Hanukkah:
Jewish children around world raise awareness for hostages during Hanukkah
The children of Tikva School, supported by the Yael Foundation, identified with the plight of the hostages as Ukrainian refugees and united to form a moving human yellow ribbon, singing about home in Hebrew. We pray for the
El Al cancels flights to Moscow until March 2025
El Al announces its decision after ongoing discussions with the Russian authorities, following the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines airplane.
Eulogizing Yuval Shoham
Eulogizing Yuval Shoham: 'Big boy with shining strength and amazing skills'
Shira Ben Sasson, family friend, eulogized Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham from Jerusalem, who fell in battle in northern Gaza: 'He was everyone's friend, he took a profound approach to life.'
Herzog:
Herzog: 'Today the world says goodbye to brave leader Jimmy Carter'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his condolences for the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday (Sunday) at the age of 100.
Lower birthrates and increased use of Internet in haredi sector
A Haredi Institute for Public Affairs report shows that economic pressures are changing the face of haredi society in several parameters.
Rare hoard of 160 coins belonging to Hasmonean king discovered in Jordan Valley
The coins, which belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus, a fascinating find that coincides with the festival of lights, were discovered by researchers of University of Haifa
Ritchie Torres condemns 'The Columbia Intifada'
Democratic Congressman calls for 'a revolution of the responsible against the Intifada idiocy of the far left' after anti-Israel campus group publishes newspaper filled with anti-Israel screeds.
Combat officer severely injured in northern Gaza
Combat officer in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, was severely injured on Sunday during combat in northern Gaza. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.
Syrian rebel leader:
Syrian rebel leader: Holding elections could take up to four years
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, explains that drafting a new constitution might require up to three years and it will take around a year for Syrians to witness significant changes.
Former Ambassador Friedman:
Former Ambassador Friedman: The consequences of this war are solely on Hamas
Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.
Minister Regev:
Minister Regev: There is no better government than this
Transportation Minister Miri Regev urges haredi parties not to resign from the coalition, despite the lack of progress in passing the Draft Law: There is no better government than this, especially for the haredi public.
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Watch: Van Jones and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles
On the fifth night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined for candle lighting by author and CNN host Van Jones, who highlights the similarities between the Jewish community and the Black community.
Herzog:
Herzog: We are in a historical chapter
President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with reservists from Battalion 9213: We will be stronger and more resilient if we maintain our unity.
