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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.

Historic moment: Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House

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.

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

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.

Damascus Jews give rare evidence: 'we were not injured during the rebellion'

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

The Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem in cooperation with Kol Israel hosted an event in honor of the President, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award for his steadfast support of Israel

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

Former Min. of Defense:

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains: 'My goal is to protect the soldiers'

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains his comments on 'ethnic cleansing in Gaza,' saying that 'when you push for population cleansing, it is a war crime. I stated my warning to prevent soldiers from being harmed.'

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains: 'My goal is to protect the soldiers'

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Families of fallen soldiers from the Swords of Iron war accuse Tel Aviv of not allowing them to establish memorial sites in public spaces.

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Blinken confirms:

Blinken confirms: We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS

Secretary of State confirms the US has engaged in direct communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Syrian rebel group now holding de-facto control of the country and which was designated a terrorist organization by Washington.

Blinken confirms: We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

At least one person killed during clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists in Jenin. PA says the forces were conducting a security operation aimed at restoring order.

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

Iran:

Iran: We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards.

Iran: We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites

New study shows:

New study shows: Gazan civilian death toll deliberately exaggerated to vilify Israel

Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny.

New study shows: Gazan civilian death toll deliberately exaggerated to vilify Israel

Lawsuit settlement:

Lawsuit settlement: ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

The payment is part of a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate statement on-air that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

Lawsuit settlement: ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Fire investigation reveals that the 'plata' was placed near flammable materials in a local synagogue.

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

Newly published recordings reveal personal conversations of Eli Feldstein with his parents from the ISA detention cell. Feldstein asks for their support and expresses his need for their strength.

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

Sign of change: AIPAC leaders meet with Azerbaijani President, thankful for support of Israel.

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Justice Ronen made a surprise visit to Ofer Prison to examine the conditions of security prisoners, focusing on illegal combatants from Gaza detained after October 7.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

Among the names floated to lead the party is that of Brigadier-General Ofer Winter, who formerly served as commander of the Givati Brigade and who is identified with religious and right-wing values.

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

The soldiers were recruited under the Home Front Command and will be stationed in towns in Judea and Samaria to reinforce the towns' security forces.

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

Released hostage:

Released hostage: 'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

At the Hostages' Families Rally at Hostages Square, families emphasize: 'There will be no victory until the last hostage returns! We demand a deal that will guarantee the return of all hostages home!'

Released hostage: 'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

Watch:

Watch: Havdala with Bnei Akiva of México

Cantors Yaki Lauer and Avremi Roth lead Bnei Akiva Mexico in the traditional prayer to say farewell to Shabbat.

Watch: Havdala with Bnei Akiva of México

Report:

Report: Israel opposes release of archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Arab reports say Israel refuses to include archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Israel has alternative lists.'

Report: Israel opposes release of archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Al-Julani: We don't want conflict with Israel

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani says Israel is using Iranian presence as excuse to invade Syria, claims Iranians have left the country.

Al-Julani: We don't want conflict with Israel

Hamas publishes video of unidentified hostage

Hamas released a video purporting to show the body of a kidnapped person, and stated that the fate of one of them was "unknown".

Hamas publishes video of unidentified hostage

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys ready-to-use rocket launcher aimed at Israel

IAF aircraft struck ready-to-use rocket launchers in southern Lebanon aimed at Israeli territory. 'The rocket launchers violate the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.'

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys ready-to-use rocket launcher aimed at Israel

Gaza:

Gaza: Rocket launchers placed near warehouses belonging to international aid groups

IDF strikes terrorists, terror targets, near area from which rockets were launched.

Gaza: Rocket launchers placed near warehouses belonging to international aid groups

Deir al-Balah mayor eliminated in Gaza

IAF, with the precise intelligence of the ISA and the Intelligence Directorate, strikes and eliminates terrorist Imad Jaro, an operative in Hamas' military wing and the mayor of Deir al-Balah.

Deir al-Balah mayor eliminated in Gaza

IDF releases footage showing Hamas' brutal treatment of prisoners

Solitary confinement, suffocation, and prisoners thrown down stairs: New footage reveals Hamas’ abuse of Gaza prisoners.

IDF releases footage showing Hamas' brutal treatment of prisoners

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg

Former House Speaker hospitalized in Luxembourg after suffering an injury during an official engagement, her spokesperson says.

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Kan 11 News poll finds that Netanyahu would gain significant strength, both in the seat count of the Likud and in the size of his political bloc, even if Bennett enters the race.

Poll: Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Report:

Report: Greece in talks to buy artillery systems from Israel

Greece is in advanced negotiations to purchase 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel, two officials say. The proposed deal is valued at €600–€700 million.

Report: Greece in talks to buy artillery systems from Israel

Watch:

Watch: IDF continues operations in Syria and along the border

IDF paratroopers locate a variety of weapons, including anti-tank missiles, military vests, ammunition, and additional military equipment, during scans in Syrian territory and along the border.

Watch: IDF continues operations in Syria and along the border

One severely injured after fire breaks out in Pardes Hanna

Man aged about 60 severely injured in apartment fire in Pardes Hanna, seven others moderately, lightly injured.

One severely injured after fire breaks out in Pardes Hanna

Erin Molan fights back:

Erin Molan fights back: Israel fighting bloodthirsty killers on behalf of the entire world

Erin Molan slams international community for supporting and glorifying Hamas killers, criticizes feminists for ignoring crimes against Jewish and Israeli women.

Erin Molan fights back: Israel fighting bloodthirsty killers on behalf of the entire world

Trump considering direct attacks against Iranian nuclear sites

The incoming administration is reconsidering the available options for preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Trump considering direct attacks against Iranian nuclear sites

Osem-Nestle announces price hike

Osem-Nestle announces it will raise the prices of some products, including chocolate, coffee, and ketchup, in 2025.

Osem-Nestle announces price hike

Half-brother of Hamas leader released from US prison

Mufid Abdul Qader Masha'al, half-brother of Hamas leader Khaled Masha'al, released from prison after serving 16 years of a 20-year sentence.

Half-brother of Hamas leader released from US prison

Circulating the web:

Circulating the web: Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

Druze community of al-Hader in Syria decides annexation to Israel is 'the lesser evil' in face of potential takeover by Syrian rebels. 'We are with those who preserve our dignity.'

Circulating the web: Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

IDF dismantles underground rocket site in Gaza

IDF locates tunnel shafts in Rafah, underground rocket launching site in Beit Lahia, aimed at southern Israel.

IDF dismantles underground rocket site in Gaza

Poll shows Likud gaining seats, nearing Bennett's party

Likud party gains, but coalition parties still unable to form government, new poll shows.

Poll shows Likud gaining seats, nearing Bennett's party

Paris:

Paris: Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

Man who was photographed wearing a Manchester City jersey with the phrase "anti-Jewish" on Paris metro sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a €2,000 fine.

Paris: Six months on probation for man who wore 'anti-Jewish' jersey

NYPD treating attack on Columbia student as a hate crime

The incident in question occurred on Monday, when a 22-year-old man made antisemitic remarks and grabbed an Israeli flag from the victim. Columbia University confirms the assailant was not affiliated with the school.

NYPD treating attack on Columbia student as a hate crime