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Watch:

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.

Watch: Van Jones and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

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.

Herzog: We are in a historical chapter

Poll:

Poll: A party led by Bennett will win more seats than the Likud

Kan 11 News poll suggests that if a party led by Naftali Bennett is formed, it will be the largest with 24 seats, with Likud dropping to 22.

Poll: A party led by Bennett will win more seats than the Likud

Gal Gadot reveals:

Gal Gadot reveals: I underwent emergency surgery due to a blood clot in my brain

In a post on Instagram, Gadot says that the surgery took place in February, when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth daughter.

Gal Gadot reveals: I underwent emergency surgery due to a blood clot in my brain

Netanyahu's surgery concludes successfully

Prime Minister awakens from the anesthesia after undergoing surgery to remove his prostate gland. He is expected to remain in hospital for observation in the coming days.

Netanyahu's surgery concludes successfully

Report:

Report: Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

Report: Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100

Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and facilitated the 1979 peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. In recent years, Carter made controversial statements related to Israel.

Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100

Report:

Report: Gideon Sa'ar to rejoin Likud in the near future

Three months after joining the Netanyahu government, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will return to the Likud party; MK Sharren Haskel will not join him.

Report: Gideon Sa'ar to rejoin Likud in the near future

Four doctors attending Netanyahu's surgery

Hadassah staff requested that an additional expert from Assaf Harofeh attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surgery; Justice Minister Yariv Levin to replace Prime Minister until he is released.

Four doctors attending Netanyahu's surgery

Chief of Staff in Lebanon:

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: True victory will be when many residents live in Israel's north

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in northern Israel, stresses that true victory over Hezbollah will only come when many residents return to live in northern Israel.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon: True victory will be when many residents live in Israel's north

In Gaza operation:

In Gaza operation: 14 Hamas terrorists eliminated, including Oct. 7 terrorists

Six of the 14 terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya and Beit Lahia participated in the October 7 massacre.

In Gaza operation: 14 Hamas terrorists eliminated, including Oct. 7 terrorists

Red Notice:

Red Notice: Interpol pursuing Lev Tahor cult member who escaped raid

Interpol has issued an international warrant after a member of the cult slipped away from Guatemalan police a week and a half ago.

Red Notice: Interpol pursuing Lev Tahor cult member who escaped raid

Watch:

Watch: Infiltrator attempting to escape police officers caught by drone

Palestinian Authority Arab crosses into pre-1967 Israel illegally, is arrested thanks to guidance from a drone.

Watch: Infiltrator attempting to escape police officers caught by drone

Haredi party warns:

Haredi party warns: 'We're closer to elections than to a Draft Law'

Hasidic-haredi Agudat Yisrael faction warns that the Draft Law in its current format may bring about the end of the government.

Haredi party warns: 'We're closer to elections than to a Draft Law'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22, fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22 years old from Jerusalem, served in the 401st Brigade and fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22, fell in battle in Gaza

Five rockets launched towards Sderot, two intercepted

At least two rockets intercepted after sirens sound in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, near the Gaza border.

Five rockets launched towards Sderot, two intercepted

Tel Aviv: Daycare staff arrested on suspicion of abuse

Daycare owner and two assistants, employed in childcare center in northern Tel Aviv, arrested on suspicion of child abuse.

Tel Aviv: Daycare staff arrested on suspicion of abuse

Herzliya attack victim's grandson:

Ludmilla's grandson: 'Who thought that this could happen in hostel for the elderly'

Alon Bondarchuk spoke about his grandmother, Ludmilla Lipovsky, who was murdered in a terror attack in Herzliya. 'I see her as the hero in the incident.'

Ludmilla's grandson: 'Who thought that this could happen in hostel for the elderly'

Report:

Report: Hezbollah selects new deputy leader

Saudi media reports that Mohammed Raed, the head of the Hezbollah faction in the Lebanese parliament, has been appointed deputy leader of the terrorist organization under Secretary-General Naim Qassem.

Report: Hezbollah selects new deputy leader

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

Report

Report: Nasrallah thought he was safe from Israel until the end

New details of Israel's decades-long intelligence efforts against Hezbollah revealed in new report from the New York Times.

Report: Nasrallah thought he was safe from Israel until the end

2 grooms detained on Temple Mount on their wedding day

Attorney Nati Rom accuses police of selective enforcement after 2 grooms taken to police station for dancing on the Temple Mount.

2 grooms detained on Temple Mount on their wedding day

Request to court revealed:

Request to court revealed: Surgery under full anesthesia, Netanyahu to remain in hospital

Tel Aviv District Court accepts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu request to reschedule this week's hearings in his case due to a procedure he will undergo to remove his prostate.

Request to court revealed: Surgery under full anesthesia, Netanyahu to remain in hospital

New film dedicated to hostages familie

New film "The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children" dedicated to families of hostages

Film to shed light on the tragic story of 2,000 Jewish children from Spain who, after their families fled to Portugal in 1492 following the Edict of Expulsion, were forcibly kidnapped by Portuguese King Dom João II.

New film "The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children" dedicated to families of hostages

Unusual and precedent-setting incident in Jenin

Terrorists in Jenin turned themselves in to IDF forces fearing arrest by the PA security forces.

Unusual and precedent-setting incident in Jenin

Herzog:

Herzog: 'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Israeli President comments on the report submitted to the UN on the conditions in Gaza under which the freed hostages were held. 'Torture. Physical and psychological torture. Starvation. Sexual abuse. Beatings. Branding.'

Herzog: 'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Tzfat:

Tzfat: Fire breaks out after lit menorah falls over

Crews searched for trapped individuals, aired out the smoke, and extinguished the flames which were suspected to have been caused by a lit menorah that fell over.

Tzfat: Fire breaks out after lit menorah falls over

1 dead:

Bus strikes pedestrians in Ashkelon, killing 1, terror attack ruled out

20-year-old killed, another person injured in what police say was a traffic accident.

Bus strikes pedestrians in Ashkelon, killing 1, terror attack ruled out

Gaza:

Gaza: IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

Gaza: IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

In the heart of Tehran:

In the heart of Tehran: New details on Ismail Haniyeh's elimination

The bomb planted in the Hamas diplomatic bureau chief's room was nearly discovered because of a faulty air conditioner.

In the heart of Tehran: New details on Ismail Haniyeh's elimination

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing the country

Man arrested at Ben Gurion Airport moments before fleeing Israel after being identified as the suspect in the murder of a young woman in Ashkelon.

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing the country

Report:

Report: Israel considering remaining in Lebanon beyond agreed-on date

Israel is considering remaining in southern Lebanon even after the 60-day deadline due to the slow deployment of Lebanese troops and the reformation of Hezbollah.

Report: Israel considering remaining in Lebanon beyond agreed-on date

Jewish Democratic lawmaker switches to Republican Party

Rep. Hillary Cassel of the Florida State Legislature announces that in light of the Democrats' failure to fully support Israel and tolerance for extremists, she is switching parties.

Jewish Democratic lawmaker switches to Republican Party

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with a Hamas delegation in Doha in attempt to push forward ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Two relatives of Assad arrested while attempting to flee Lebanon

Wife and daughter of Duraid Al-Assad, a cousin of Syria’s deposed President Bashar Al-Assad, were arrested at Beirut's airport while attempting to leave the country using allegedly forged passports.

Two relatives of Assad arrested while attempting to flee Lebanon

Tragedy in South Korea:

Tragedy in South Korea: Plane with 181 people aboard crashes while landing

Only two people reported to have survived after a plane with 181 people aboard crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

Tragedy in South Korea: Plane with 181 people aboard crashes while landing

Photos:

Photos: IDF soldiers in the snow in Syria

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of soldiers from the 810th Heharim Regional Brigade in the snow from the Syrian border.

Photos: IDF soldiers in the snow in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: 2025 will be an ‘important year’ for nuclear issue

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is preparing for what it anticipates will be a pivotal year for its nuclear issue in 2025, does not provide further details.

Iranian Foreign Minister: 2025 will be an ‘important year’ for nuclear issue

Watch:

Watch: Iliza Shlesinger and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

On the fourth night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined for candle lighting by comedian, actress and television host, Iliza Shlesinger, who makes an argument that Hanukkah might just be the most American holiday.

Watch: Iliza Shlesinger and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

Danon:

Danon: UN is trying to ignore the horrors of October 7, we won't let that happen

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN comments on Health Ministry report on the conditions of the hostages which will be submitted to the UN this week: We will continue to remind the UN of the sexual abuse, starvation, neglect and humiliation that our hostages are going through.

Danon: UN is trying to ignore the horrors of October 7, we won't let that happen