Search operation for unsolved cases in Meron region
A special search operation was held in northern Israel to locate five missing persons who have disappeared over the last five years.
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Watch: John Kirby emotionally recites prayer for the hostages
White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby dons kippah before reciting the prayer for the hostages at the Israeli embassy.
Blinken meets Marco Rubio, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State
State Department says the meeting between Blinken and Rubio was good, constructive, and substantive: We continue to stand ready to help support a seamless transition.
Syrian rebel leader:
Syrian rebel leader: Syria is no longer a threat to the West, lift the sanctions
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and de facto leader of Syria, says the country is exhausted by the ongoing war and is no longer a threat to its neighbors or to the West.
Hagari on Yemen strikes:
Hagari on Yemen strikes: We will continue to act against anyone that threatens Israel
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks about the strikes in Yemen: The Houthis have become a global threat, we will continue to act against anyone- anyone in the Middle East that threatens the State of Israel.
2,000 km from Israeli territory:
2,000 kilometers from Israeli territory: Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
Sirens sounded in towns across central Israel following a missile launch from Yemen. IDF says missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Fragment falls in Ramat Efal. Reports of Israeli strikes in Sanaa.
US TikTok ban:
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's appeal against US ban
US Supreme Court decides to take up TikTok's appeal against a law that would compel its Chinese parent company to divest from the platform or face its shutdown in the United States. Oral arguments are set for January 10.
US sanctions Iranian drone companies
US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance criticize the agreement brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which was meant to avert a shutdown and keep federal operations running until March 14.
Congressional press conference calls for release of hostages
Hostage family members and female leaders of the US Bipartisan Women’s Caucus hold joint press conference urging the immediate Release of All Hostages.
Minister Chikli:
Minister Chikli: 'Kurdistan must be granted independence and Turkey expelled from NATO'
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.
Danon to Iranian people:
Danon to Iranian people: Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you
Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon tells UN Security Council the time to act is now to 'prevent a nuclear Iran and define the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.'
Chief of Staff in Rafah:
Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Gaza, says communities near Gaza are 'coming back to life.'
Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory
Rial loses 10% of its value as Iran braces for the return of American pressure after the reelection of Donald Trump.
Israeli town bars Chabad from erecting public menorah
The Kochav Yair Local Council decided to prohibit the placement of menorahs by private entities in public places but clarified that three menorahs will be placed in locations by the local and religious councils.
Hostage's brother to UNSC:
Hostage's brother to UNSC: 'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'
Michael Levy, brother of Or Levy, becomes first family member of a hostage held in Gaza to address the UN Security Council, criticizes UN for failing to act to bring the hostages home.
Palestinian Arabs sue US over support for Israel
Palestinian Arabs from Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and the US are suing the US State Department accusing the US of circumventing human rights laws to fund Israeli security forces.
Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7
Congregation Beth Tikvah has windows shattered and is set on fire in early morning attack after previously being firebombed in November 2023.
'IAF not striking in that area'
PM assures mother of US journalist imprisoned in Syria IAF not striking where he is
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures Debra Tice, the mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been imprisoned in Syria since 2012, that Israel's airstrikes in Syria are not being conducted in areas where Tice might be held.
IDF admits:
IDF admits: Israelis crossed into Lebanon, set up tents
IDF investigation reveals Israeli civilians set up tents in southern Lebanon, for the purpose of reviving an ancient Jewish community.
Antisemitism in Australia rises again, with swastikas on banknotes
Antisemitism expert Dr. Ran Porat comments on incident in which banknotes with swastikas were withdrawn from an ATM in Australia: "There are Hezbollah supporters here."
Report:
Report: Terrorists with blood on their hands to be released into exile
Hamas-affiliated outlet says negotiations nearing conclusion, terrorists handed heavy sentences to be exiled to Turkey, Iran.
Supreme Court urges state to respond to family of hostage killed in friendly fire
State requests extension to file decision on recognition of Hamas hostage Alon Shamriz as fallen IDF soldier; Supreme Court urges State to expedite decision.
Following dry period: Rain and cold weather expected over weekend
Rain, storms, and flooding expected Friday, with potential to continue next week.
Leading rabbi: 'Every time we made an agreement - we failed'
'This entire country lives by miracle, so long as we rely on flesh and blood, we are not living correctly,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz stresses.
Rabbi Azriel Auerbach appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader
After the passing of 88-year-old Rabbi Asher Deutsch, Rabbi Azriel Auerbach is appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader.
Joseph's Tomb:
Fire opened at bus carrying Israeli Hasidim at Joseph's Tomb, driver lightly injured
A bus of Breslov Hasidim, which entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem without permission and without coordination, shot at. IDF evacuates the civilians from the area.
Syrian rebel group:
Syrian rebel group pledges to dissolve militia, integrate with national forces
Military leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announces they will be "the first" to disband their armed wing and merge with the Syrian national forces.
20 Congress Members urge Biden:
20 Congress Members urge Biden: Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel
20 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including members of The Squad, write a letter calling on the Biden administration to suspend offensive military transfers to the Israeli government.
Over pre-election poll
Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster over pre-election poll
US President-elect accuses the newspaper and its pollster of "brazen election interference" for publishing a poll that showed Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in Iowa days before the election.
Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism
Eight Republican senators expressing reservations about supporting former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for the role of America's top spy, casting doubt on her Senate confirmation.
Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted
Prosecutors announce that Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Lt. Col. who signed refusal letter dismissed from reserve duty
IDF dismisses Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Tuly Flint from reserve duty after he signed a letter supporting refusal of reserve duty.
PMO:
PMO: Report PM made commitment on Palestinian state 'absolutely false'
Prime Minister's Office denies report a breakthrough was reached in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia with declaration Israel is committed to a 'path toward a Palestinian state.'
Khamenei's Hebrew warning:
Khamenei's Hebrew warning: Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken
Iran's Supreme Leader posts threat in Hebrew claiming his axis of resistance will surive recent setbacks such as the fall of the Assad regime.
Report:
Report: Breakthrough in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia
According to the report, Crown Prince bin Salman shows no interest in recognizing a Palestinian state, but wants to appease public opinion in his country.
'Kinocide'
'Kinocide:' Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families given name in new report
New report co-authored by Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children and Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Right details how Hamas targeted the family unit on October 7.
Ritchie Torres:
Ritchie Torres: Attacking Floyd Mayweather is like attacking Israel, it never ends well
Democratic Congressman from New York calls mob that assaulted boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in London "unhinged" for the attack.
Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school
The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.
Jewish man plans to return Torah scrolls to Syria
American-Israeli philanthropist who saved Jewish treasures at the beginning of the Civil War in Syria, plans to lead a delegation of Syrian Jews to return the artifacts.
