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.
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'Jerusalem Faction' leader passes away
Rabbi Asher Deutsch, 79-year-old leader of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction,' passes away following hospitalization.
Hamas official: Ceasefire deal closer than ever
Hamas official tells Saudi news outlet that a ceasfire-prisoner swap deal is 'closer than ever,' claims 'main obstacle is Israel and Netanyahu.'
IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel
The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.
For first time since injury:
For the 1st since being wounded in battle: Idan Amedi releases new single: 'Superman'
Fauda star's new single looks back on his life. 'Death no longer scares me, I'm more afraid of not living.'
Tax on disposables, sweetened drinks, to be canceled permanently
Finance Ministry publishes draft of order permanently cancelling the tax on sweetened drinks and disposables enacted by the Bennett-Lapid government in 2022.
Watch:
Watch: A Wicked Chanukah
Six13 presents their take on songs from the hit musical Wicked combined with themes of the upcoming Hanukkah holiday as well as a look back on the past year.
Hamas insisting on release of fewer hostages
Israel willing to compromise on several issues but not on the number of hostages to be released, report says.
Man killed in traffic accident in central Israel
Truck collides with private vehicle on main highway near Nitzanei Oz Junction, leaving one dead and one seriously injured.
Hostage ribbon seen in skies over Israel
Planes that flew over Israel used their trails to 'draw' ribbons in solidarity with the hostages in Gaza.
IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school
Hamas command center operated out of UNRWA's 'Sheikh Jamil School' also known as the 'Ahmed Abdul Aziz School' in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis, IDF clarifies.
Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen
An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.
Iran orders US to compensate victims of 2010 attack
Iranian court orders the US government to pay $170 million in compensation to families of Iranians killed and injured in a 2010 suicide attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar.
Syrian rebel leader meets UN envoy
Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, tells UN envoy it is necessary to update a 2015 United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian civil war.
NJ drone sightings
NJ drone sightings: Schumer urges deployment of advanced drone-detection technology
Senator Chuck Schumer urges Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy advanced drone-detection technology in New York and New Jersey, intends to pass legislation that would provide local law enforcement with enhanced tools for detecting and identifying drones.
US deploys USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to the Middle East
CENTCOM announces that the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group had entered its area of responsibility in the Middle East and will "ensure regional stability and security."
Belgian haredi MP appointed to new position
Michael Freilich, haredi member of the Belgian parliament and a member of the Antwerp City Council, appointed as diplomatic envoy of European Jewish Association (EJA) for issues of antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.
'Historical step'
Chief Rabbi of Moldova sends message to Foreign Minister Sa'ar: A historical step
Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, the Chief Rabbi of Moldova, sends special letter of congratulations to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar following the decision to open an Israeli embassy in Chisinau.
Trump security adviser:
Trump security adviser: Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security
Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser, stresses need for stronger measures to address concerns over the recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states.
Ehud Barak's company to be sold for about $900 million
American private equity fund Euro-Equity to acquire cyber company Paragon, co-founded by former Prime Minister.
Aryeh Deri:
Aryeh Deri: If Levin brings proposal to remove the AG - we will support it
Shas chairman criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and expresses support for her dismissal. "I think she harms democracy in the most serious way possible."
IDF in pursuit:
IDF in pursuing terrorist who fired at Israeli car in Samaria
Security forces are pursuing a terrorist who fired at an Israeli vehicle on Sunday evening near the Barkan Industrial Zone in Samaria. No one was wounded.
IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza
The terrorists were operating in a command and control center used to plan and carry out an imminent terror attack against IDF troops.
Report:
Report: US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority
US sent Israel an urgent request to allow it to send military equipment and ammunition to the PA security forces who are operating against terrorists in northern Samaria.
Report:
Report: Trump to focus on Iranian threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda
Israeli media reports than US President-Elect told PM Netanyahu and Republicans have told Israeli officials that the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is not a priority for the incoming administration.
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Watch: Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz
Senior religious Zionist rabbis toured the Gaza envelope and called for a deal to release the hostages that would not harm Israeli security.
Hostage families in Central Park:
Hostage families in Central Park: 'Biden, Trump, seize opportunity to bring hostages home'
Protesters gathered in Central Park to call on President Joe Biden Biden and President-Elect Donald Trump to seize the opportunity to seal the deal and bring the hostages home.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'I spoke to Trump about the need to complete Israel's victory'
The Prime Minister reemphasized that Israel does not seek confrontation with Syria: 'We will decide Israel's policies on Syria based on the reality on the ground.'
Candace Owens named Antisemite of the Year
StopAntisemitism movement announces that right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has been voted its Antisemite of the Year for 2024 for her antisemitic conspiracy theories, defense of the Nazis, and response to October 7.
Watch:
Watch: What happens on the border of Israel and Syria?
IDF English Language Spokesman LTC Nadav Shoshani explains the areas between Israel and Syria and why the military is operating in the buffer zone.
Terror scare near Jerusalem
Terror scare near Jerusalem | Jerusalem resident and 13 illegal infiltrators arrested
A resident of eastern Jerusalem was arrested near the Latrun Junction on suspicion that he transported 13 illegal infiltrators. The infiltrators were arrested in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem.
In US and Europe:
Hundreds of local leaders meet in US and Europe to discuss surge in antisemitism
More than 200 mayors gathered in Beverly Hills for CAM’s Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, and over a hundred local leaders gathered at the United Against Antisemitism – 'Actions Matter – The Summit' in Vienna, Austria.
'Could have killed my baby'
'Could have killed my baby:' Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne
Explosive device thrown from moving vehicle, nearly striking a stroller with a baby being pushed by a rabbi on the same street on which the Adass Israel synagogue was set on fire.
After operating in Lebanon:
98th Division 'preparing for upcoming missions' after completing operations in Lebanon
98th Division is currently preparing for upcoming missions after eliminating terrorists and dismantling over 300 terrorist infrastructure sites in six different areas in southern Lebanon.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'Even those who don't study Torah shouldn't enlist'
The former chief rabbi claimed that even those who are not yeshiva students should avoid military service. The Prime Minister's Office condemned the statement.
OpenAI:
26-year-old warned against OpenAI; found dead in his apartment
A former employee of OpenAI warned that company had violated US copyright law and was found dead in his apartment.
Italy:
Document leaked on social media shows Italy's support for Syria
A document leaked on social media shows that the Italian authorities tried to help ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad survive during his last days in power.
Historic moment:
Historic moment: Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House
Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Shaul Alter, and the Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, received an official invitation to visit the White House after the inauguration of President Trump.
Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention
A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of espionage for Iran. During the hearing, Weiss expressed his love for the country, denied the allegations, and complained about prison conditions.
Damascus Jews:
Damascus Jews give rare evidence: 'we were not injured during the rebellion'
A Jewish resident of Damascus said that despite the initial anarchy during the rise of the rebels to power, the Jewish community was not harmed.
