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.
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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.
"They Must All Return":
Hamas captivity survivors deliver powerful testimonies at Hostages Square
"They Must All Return": Released Hamas hostages speak out while their loved ones remain in captivity.
Israeli Exit:
US company purchases Boomi Israeli data integration provider
US Boomi boosts data management capabilities with acquisition of modern data integration provider Rivery
Lessons from war:
Lessons from war: IDF establishes new “David” reserve Brigades
Five new brigades established with purpose of carrying out defensive missions along Israel's various borders, according to the operational needs.
PA official reveals outline of hostage deal
According to a PA official who spoke with the BBC, the ceasefire deal being worked on would see all hostages released in 2 phases and a complete end to the war in phase 3.
The Expert Opinion on ethical challenge of using Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity
Can AI defend against cyber threats without becoming a dangerous weapon itself? Experts warn against offensive use without ethics.
Foreign Min.:
Foreign Min.: 'The last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey'
Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein responded to the Turkish government's condemnations of Israel's recent military actions in Syria and noted the hypocrisy of Turkey's accusations.
Tourism Ministry allocates NIS 230 million for 55 tourism projects
Israel Ministry of Tourism, led by Tourism Minister Haim Katz, to allocate approximately 230 million NIS for 55 tourism projects, including NIS 22 million to be invested in Judea and Samaria, marking the highest budget for the region in the past five years.
Over anti-Israel backlash:
NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled over anti-Israel backlash:
NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza
The IDF announced that Major (Res.) Moshiko Maxim Rozenwald, 35 from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Alexander Anosov, fell in southern Gaza.
Hamas official: We gave up demand IDF leave Gaza
An official from Hamas told the Washington Post that the terrorist organization is showing greater flexibility in ceasefire talks, dropping demands such as a complete end to the war.
Watch:
Watch: Protester throws jacket at Minister Goldknopf
An anti-government protester stormed the stage at a conference in Haifa, verbally attacked the Construction and Housing Minister, and threw a jacket at him.
American leaders join call for release of hostages
Leading figures from business, academia, and media have united in a powerful campaign advocating for the release of all 100 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including seven American citizens.
Iranian spy attempt foiled:
Iranian spy attempt foiled: Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested
The ISA and police arrested a resident of Jerusalem who carried out tasks for an Iranian agent and planned to carry out a terror attack for pay.
Supreme Court orders historic site demolished in Binyamin region
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled to demolish the 'Ein Anar' tourist site, which includes pools and ancient ruins.
For first time in years:
EU-Israel Association Council to convene for first time in years
High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announced that the highest body responsible for managing the cooperation between Israel and the EU will meet for the first time since 2022.
Russian nuclear defense general assassinated in Moscow
Commander of the Russian Army's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Unit, General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow
US officials fear:
US officials fear: Turkish invasion of northern Syria imminent
Turkish has been building up forces, including commandoes and artillery, on the Syrian border, causing the US to fear that it will invade the Kurdish-controlled territories.
Palestinians try to blame vandalism on Israelis
Palestinians claimed that Israelis vandalized the Sebastia tourist site in Samaria, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan
Two Iranians, including a US citizen, were charged for illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a strike on an outpost in Jordan that killed three US reservists.
'Unacceptable and disturbing'
California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate: Unacceptable and disturbing
California Department of Motor Vehicles revokes and apologizes for personalized truck license plate which was perceived as mocking Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Truck owner's son says the plate had no connection to the attack.
TikTok asks SCOTUS for emergency order to block US ban
TikTok files an emergency request with the US Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell it.
Biden:
Biden: I will not stop until I get every single hostage home
President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.
Judge rules:
Judge rules: No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan rules that US President-elect’s hush money conviction should not be dismissed in light of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.
Netanyahu meets Trump's hostage envoy
Israeli PM meets Adam Boehler, Trump's pick for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in Jerusalem as President-Elect says he is working to free the hostages.
Trump:
Trump: 'We're trying to help get the hostages back'
US President-Elect mentions efforts to free the hostages held in Gaza and his warning that they must be released by his inauguration, and does not mention ceasefire, in remarks to press.
Sa'ar against Ireland:
Sa'ar on Ireland: Acting sensibly against persecutors of Israel a matter of saving lives
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar explains decision to close Israeli embassy in Ireland, says Irish govt. crossed line into 'antisemitism based on the delegitimization and dehumanization of Israel and double standards towards Israel.'
Ballistic missile launched from Yemen sets off sirens throughout central Israel
Red alert sirens also activated in Samaria by attack from Yemen. Shrapnel from intercepted missile found in Samaria.
Mother and children escape flames in Gush Etzion
Fire breaks out in family home in the town of Pnei Kedem, mother escapes with children moments before the flames take over completely.
Assad's 1st statement:
Assad's 1st statement: 'I refused to flee and fought until the end'
In his first statement from Moscow since he was deposed, Bashar al Assad claims that he had not planned on fleeing Syria until Russia asked him to after the rebels had reached Damascus.
Belgian MP to serve as envoy in leading Jewish organization
European Jewish Association announces appointment of Belgian MP Michael Freilich as diplomatic envoy.
Urban renewal approved in Judea and Samaria
A 'general's order' was published on Sunday to expand the applicability of Israeli legislation regarding urban renewal to Israeli local authorities in Judea and Samaria.
