The Chief Rabbi's guidelines for soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles
Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef publishes guidelines for soldiers in the field and travelers for the lighting of the Hanukkah candles.
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9-year-old Tzur's heartbreaking Kaddish prayer
Tzur, the nine-year-old son of Cpt. (Res.) Amit Levi who fell in battle in Gaza, recited the Kaddish prayer over his father's grave.
AG orders police to investigate Sara Netanyahu
Attorneyt General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney have ordered the police to open an investigation against the Prime Minister's wife on suspicion of witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
From Mt. Hermon to Gaza
Watch: From Mt. Hermon to Gaza - IDF soldiers light the menorah
IDF forces continue to operate on all fronts, but for eight days, they stop what they are doing for a moment to light the Hanukkah candles.
Justice Minister:
Justice Minister: 'No place for any violence against judges, public figures'
Minister Yariv Levin addresses event marking 20 years since the murder of District Court Judge Adi Azar.
Fallen soldier's widow:
Captain (Res.) Amit Levi's widow: 'You are my strength, how will I keep going?'
Captain (Res.) Amit Levi who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.
In broad daylight
IDF confirms: Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport
Yemini sources are accusing Israel of being behind the strikes, which hit the Sanaa International Airport, the port of Hudaydah, and a power plant in Haziz, south of the capital.
After 17 years:
After 17 years: Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers on a hike arrested
IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.
NYT report:
NYT report: IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7
New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust
Celebration of Light, Art, and Hope
Celebration of Light, Art, and Hope | Israeli Ambassador to Japan hosts Hanukkah event
The event drew a distinguished gathering of guests, including senior members of the Japanese Parliament, community leaders, prominent business figures, and cultural icons.
Suspects who fired flares at PM's house released
A court released the suspects to house arrest, saying that the prosecution has no evidence for the indictments filed against the four defendants.
Yesh Atid MK:
Yesh Atid MK: 'The haredim tricked me - it's time for sanctions'
MK Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz says he made great efforts for discourse on Draft Law, claims haredim 'tricked' him. 'It's time for sanctions - they will all enlist.'
Minister Eliyahu:
Minister Eliyahu: 'Path to hostages leads through dismissing AG'
Amichai Eliyahu claimed dismissing the Attorney General is crucial while downplaying Iran's nuclear threat.
Rare photos: Hanukkah menorahs in the heart of Tehran
Hanukkah menorahs in the heart of Tehran, and children wearing candle-shaped crowns in Morocco – Alliance Kol Yisrael Chaverim presents historical photographs from Hanukkah celebrations during times when these communities flourished.
Congress wraps up session celebrating US-Israel relations
US Congress concludes legislative session celebrating Abraham Accords and Golda Meir Coin Act.
Watch:
Watch: Dramatic arrest in Shechem
The Israel Police has released footage showing dramatic moments of Israeli undercover forces engaging terrorists in Shechem.
Captain Amit Levi, 35, killed by sniper fire in Gaza
Kibbutz Shomria, in the northern Negev, announces that IDF reservist Captain Amit Levi, father of four, fell in battle near the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.
Hamas official claims:
Hamas official claims: Ceasefire required to provide list of hostages
Hamas unable to provide Israel with a list of living hostages until a ceasefire in Gaza takes effect, Hamas official claims.
Two commanders and a Hamas official eliminated in Gaza airstrikes
IAF eliminates Muhammad Kamal Muhammad Al-Haj, Nukhba company commander in the Zeitoun battalion, and senior engineering unit terrorist Muhammad Jamil Salman Basous, in Gaza airstrike.
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Hanukkah
The Minister of National Security visited the Temple Mount and prayed for victory, the welfare of Israeli soldiers, and the return of the hostages.
Rare 1,700-year-old oil lamp discovered in Jerusalem
A rare ceramic oil lamp from the Late Roman period, decorated with depictions of the Temple menorah, incense shovel and lulav (date palm branch used in Jewish ritual), discovered during an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation.
Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram
Security forces eliminate seven terrorists, including a senior terrorist in the Tulkarm terrorist network, in two-day counterterror operation.
Walmart removes T-shirts glorifying Hamas and Hezbollah leaders
Walmart removes several T-shirts from its online store this week that glorified Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasrallah, after StopAntisemitism brought attention to the shirts.
VP Harris on Hanukkah:
VP Harris on Hanukkah: Even in darkness, we can find the light
US Vice President posts video of her and her husband, Doug Emhoff, lighting Hanukkah candles: May the next eight nights of reflection bring you hope, joy, and love. Happy Hanukkah.
Precise strike
Precise strike in Gaza: IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists
IDF says numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians before the strike. Palestinian Arab sources claim five journalists were killed in the strike.
Freed hostage in Washington:
Freed hostage in Washington: We need them to stop suffering underneath the ground in Gaza
Aviva Siegel, who was freed from captivity and whose husband Keith remains in Hamas captivity, speaks at National Menorah Lighting: I was a hostage in Gaza. I felt it, I saw it. We need to bring them home now!
New York:
Taxi cab hits pedestrians in New York's Herald Square, injuring six
Six injured as taxi cab strikes group of pedestrians in one of New York City's busiest tourist destinations. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Poll:
Poll: Likud weakens, Religious Zionist Party wins 4 seats
Likud weakens, but maintains its position as the largest party in the Knesset. Naftali Bennett's candidacy will yield him, according to the poll, 22 seats.
Biden on Hanukkah:
Biden on Hanukkah: May the light of the Jewish people shine from menorahs around the world
Biden posts Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community: Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles. Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a happy Hanukkah!
189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held
The 189th Israeli Air Force (IAF) Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony took place today at the Air Force Museum on the "Hatzerim" Air Force base, during which graduates of the course received their flight wing insignias and were awarded officer ranks.
Ukraine:
Ukraine: President Zelenskyy lights Hanukkah candles in presidential bunker
At Zelenskyy's request, the ceremony featured an ornate menorah he received from Argentine President Javier Milei during his inauguration.
Watch:
Watch: Gwyneth Paltrow joins Noa Tishby to light the menorah
Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow joined Tishby to light a menorah and share personal stories about their Jewish heritage, reflecting on the meaning of the Festival of Lights.
Fallen soldier's family protests memorial for researcher with whom he was killed
The family of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati, who was killed in the same incident in which civilian Ze’ev (Jabo) Erlich was killed in Lebanon, stormed into an event held in memory of Erlich in Samaria this evening to protest the event.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'The Houthis will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah learned'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit the first Hanukkah candle with Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of Capt. Omer Neutra who fell on October 7 and whose body was taken hostage by Hamas.
Moving:
Haredi Border Police officers light the menorah
A festive candle-lighting ceremony was held for the first haredi Border Police officers who were drafted a few months ago.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'We must act with all our might to secure a hostage deal'
President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles with injured veterans and IDF soldiers and called on the government to finalize a hostage deal: 'This is your duty. This is your responsibility. You have my full support!'
Badly wounded soldier lights Hanukkah candle with Dr. who saved his life
At Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, Noam Levy lit a Hanukkah candle in the nursery alongside the doctor who treated him in the field.
Gush Etzion:
Gush Etzion: One moderately wounded in ramming incident
One person was moderately wounded in a ramming incident at the Gush Etzion Junction. The driver turned himself in to the security forces.
Tamid Ohev Oti
DJ Raphi presents dance for Jewish hit song - Tamid Ohev Oti
DJ Raphi releases new song and dance to coincide with the beginning of the Hanukkah holiday and to provide light in dark times.
Since October:
85,000 Hezbollah weapons seized in southern Lebanon since October
Since the beginning of the ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF has confiscated over 85,000 weapons, missiles, and military items, including rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, RPGs, rifles, explosives, munitions, anti-aircraft missiles, observation devices, and military vehicles.
