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Torah scroll dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Yeshiva staff and students, as well as Ashdod's mayor, attend Torah scroll dedication honoring Major Chen Bouchris, who fell in battle on the morning of October 7 while defending southern Israel from the invading Hamas terrorists.

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7  massacre

Erin Molan to the Pope:

Erin Molan to the Pope: 'Use your power to recover the hostages'

Australian television presenter Erin Molan urged the Pope to blame those truly responsible for the suffering in Gaza.

Erin Molan to the Pope: 'Use your power to recover the hostages'

Netanyahu to undergo surgery on Sunday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered from UTI caused by benign enlargement of his prostrate gland, and was treated with antibiotics.

Netanyahu to undergo surgery on Sunday

24 years later:

24 years later: Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat Yousouf, passes away

Parha Yousouf, mother of Druze IDF soldier Madahat Yousouf, who the Ehud Barak government abandoned to death, dies at 85.

24 years later: Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat Yousouf, passes away

Health Ministry to present report on hostages to the United Nations

'Report highlights horrors the hostages endured, reveals the brutality of the enemy with whom Israel is engaged; global community must utilize all available means to end this cruelty and bring the hostages home,' Health Minister Uriel Busso says.

Health Ministry to present report on hostages to the United Nations

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: 'Investigation is a politicized witch hunt'

Sara Netanyahu's attorney claims the legal inquiry against Sara is politically motivated, illegal and biased.

Sara Netanyahu: 'Investigation is a politicized witch hunt'

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

An IRGC plot to kidnap the Israeli journalist Babak Itzhaki was foiled by noncooperation from an agent.

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

2024's most popular baby name in Berlin: Mohammed

In the German cities of Berlin and Brandenburg, the Muslim name 'Mohammed' ranks as 2024's most popular name for baby boys.

2024's most popular baby name in Berlin: Mohammed

From darkness to light:

From darkness to light: Menorah made of missile fragments displayed in Hostages Square

Large Hanukkah menorah made of rocket fragments, created by artist Eli Gross, is set up in Hostages Square.

From darkness to light: Menorah made of missile fragments displayed in Hostages Square

IDF begins operating in Beit Hanoun

Gaza Division begins operational activity to dismantle terror targets in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.

IDF begins operating in Beit Hanoun

Watch: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Syria

Soldiers from the Egoz Unit and Sayeret Golani light candles at an IDF base in Syria. Watch.

Watch: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Syria

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Watch: Police officers rescue youth caught in a storm mid-hike

Three youths plan to sleep outdoors in the Galilee, find themselves caught in a storm, suffering from brutal cold, and unable to leave the area. Police officers arrive to rescue them.

Watch: Police officers rescue youth caught in a storm mid-hike

Watch: IDF forces in a Radwan Force tunnel that was destroyed

IDF announces: Underground infrastructure 100 meters long and leading to a Radwan Force rest area is destroyed.

Watch: IDF forces in a Radwan Force tunnel that was destroyed

Over Shabbat: Projectiles towards Israel from Gaza and Yemen

Projectile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israel just after 2:00 a.m., two projectiles from Gaza intercepted an hour before Shabbat concludes.

Over Shabbat: Projectiles towards Israel from Gaza and Yemen

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Watch: Mayim Bialik and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

For the third night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined by actress Mayim Bialik.

Watch: Mayim Bialik and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

Final Hanukkah message

Biden in final Hanukkah message: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

US President publishes his final Hanukkah message as President on X.

Biden in final Hanukkah message: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

For the first time:

For the first time: US THAAD system successfully intercepts Houthi missile

The US-supplied Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which has been stationed in Israel since October, successfully intercepted the missile fired by Houthi rebels early Friday morning.

For the first time: US THAAD system successfully intercepts Houthi missile

German government collapses, sets date for elections

The government dissolved in the wake of a no-confidence vote in Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

German government collapses, sets date for elections

Snow begins falling on Mount Hermon

Rain, snow, and flooding expected over weekend as temperatures drop below seasonal average.

Snow begins falling on Mount Hermon

Truck with 40 rocket launchers located in Lebanese pharmacy

IDF's 226th Brigade locates truck with 40 rocket launchers, barrels and weapons storage facility inside pharmacy in southern Lebanon.

Truck with 40 rocket launchers located in Lebanese pharmacy

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Watch: IDF soldier's heartbreaking audition to The Next Star

Ido Malka, a Golani Brigade reservist, auditioned for 'The Next Star' with a moving performance dedicated to his comrades in the field.

Watch: IDF soldier's heartbreaking audition to The Next Star

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticizes Attorney General

Minister of the Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of selective enforcement.

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticizes Attorney General

Two injured after Hanukkah menorah ignites blaze

Fire breaks out in children's room due to Hanukkah menorah, father and daughter lightly injured due to smoke inhalation.

Two injured after Hanukkah menorah ignites blaze

Bereaved Brother:

Bereaved Brother: 'We are heartbroken, Amit was our strength'

Brothers of fallen IDF soldier Amit Levi speak about the memories he left them and the lessons he wished to leave behind.

Bereaved Brother: 'We are heartbroken, Amit was our strength'

IDF evacuates civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

IDF, ISA, carry out intelligence-based operation targeting terror infrastructure and operatives near Jabaliya's Kamal Adwan Hospital.

IDF evacuates civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

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Watch: 100 vehicles form hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker

One hundred vehicles, one for each hostage still in Gaza, form the hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker.

Watch: 100 vehicles form hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

At the Janta Crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, IAF planes strike weapons smuggling infrastructure serving Hezbollah terror group.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

Terror in central Israel:

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, murdered in Herzliya terror attack

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, dies of her wounds following Herzliya stabbing attack; terrorist neutralized and captured.

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, murdered in Herzliya terror attack

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Release terrorists in exchange for hostages - we must do everything

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef supports freeing hostages in exchange for dangerous convicted terrorists, claims his words on drafting haredi yeshiva students were misunderstood.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Release terrorists in exchange for hostages - we must do everything

Jews visiting Uman subject to significant restrictions

Breslov hasidim visiting Uman, Ukraine, warned photographing security forces, checkpoints, or military facilities may be arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Jews visiting Uman subject to significant restrictions

Photos:

Photos: Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes photos of the preparations and the takeoff of Israel Air Force planes for Thursday’s strikes in Yemen.

Photos: Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

NYPD:

NYPD: Taxi crashed into pedestrians at Herald Square due to driver's medical emergency

Authorities confirm that the driver of a taxi cab, which jumped a curb and struck six pedestrians in New York City's Herald Square on Christmas Day, was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

NYPD: Taxi crashed into pedestrians at Herald Square due to driver's medical emergency

Historic removal:

Historic removal: Anti-Israel student leaders at University of Michigan ousted

President and vice president of University of Michigan’s student assembly, both prominent pro-Palestinian Arab activists, removed from office after being found guilty of dereliction of duty.

Historic removal: Anti-Israel student leaders at University of Michigan ousted

Syria launches crackdown following deadly attack in Tartus

Syria’s newly established authorities initiate major security operation in Tartus province, a day after 14 policemen were killed by Assad supporters.

Syria launches crackdown following deadly attack in Tartus

Herzog on hostage deal:

Herzog on hostage deal: Courageous decisions need to be made

President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with families of hostages: Without the return of the hostages, a scar will remain that will cut through our society and our people forever.

Herzog on hostage deal: Courageous decisions need to be made

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in many towns across central Israel, the Shfela (Lowlands) and Judea. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. 18 people treated for injuries suffered on the way to shelter, two treated for anxiety.

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, missile from Yemen intercepted

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Watch: Mila Kunis and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

On the second night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined by Jewish actress Mila Kunis for the candle lighting. Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, reveals that it was not until she moved to the US and started a family that she began to reconnect with Judaism.

Watch: Mila Kunis and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

After Azeri plane crash

El Al suspends flights to Moscow after Azeri plane crash

Israeli airline suspends operations on the Tel Aviv-Moscow route for one week, cites "developments in the Russian airspace."

El Al suspends flights to Moscow after Azeri plane crash

Netanyahu's message to Houthis:

Netanyahu's message to Houthis: We're just getting started, we'll strike them relentlessly

Prime Minister speaks on the importance of the fight against Iran: We did not make all of Jewish history so that the Ayatollahs and their proxies could put an end to the Jewish story.

Netanyahu's message to Houthis: We're just getting started, we'll strike them relentlessly

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

During the incident in which Major Shriebman fell, a soldier in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured. In an additional incident, a tank commander in the 9th Battalion, 401st Iron Tracks Brigade, was severely injured.

Cleared for publication: Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza