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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

Gideon Sa'ar:

Gideon Sa'ar: Netanyahu is a much better leader than Gantz or Lapid

Foreign Minister Sa'ar discusses his relationship with Netanyahu: Our relationship is very good. We meet often, talk often, I'm involved and well-informed.

Gideon Sa'ar: Netanyahu is a much better leader than Gantz or Lapid

Shas chairman Deri:

Shas chairman Deri: Make a hostage release deal at any cost

Deri later clarifies his comments: I did not say at any cost. I said that we can make an immediate deal for the release of the hostages because Hamas is under a lot of pressure.

Shas chairman Deri: Make a hostage release deal at any cost

Poll:

Poll: Bennett runs? Likud remains the largest party in the Knesset

Channel 12 poll finds that even in a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as head of a new party in the next elections, Likud remains the largest party with 23 seats.

Poll: Bennett runs? Likud remains the largest party in the Knesset

Sky News Australia fires pro-Israel host Erin Molan

Erin Molan, who received death threats for her impassioned defenses of Israel, fired suddenly by her network.

Sky News Australia fires pro-Israel host Erin Molan

Iranian Supreme Leader:

Iranian Supreme Leader: Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

In a series of posts on social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excused Iran for failing to protect the Assad regime and attacked the west for Israel's military actions in Syria.

Iranian Supreme Leader: Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

Probe into Jabo Erlich's death ended, conclusion being delayed

The commanders' investigation into the killing of researcher Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati in Lebanon has ended but the Chief of Staff is delaying its conclusion due to the Kehati family's claims of additional evidence.

Probe into Jabo Erlich's death ended, conclusion being delayed

John Fetterman:

John Fetterman: 'I look forward to Elise Stefanik holding the UN accountable'

Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania meets Trump's nominee for UN Ambassador, says he was "always a hard yes" on Stefanik's nomination.

John Fetterman: 'I look forward to Elise Stefanik holding the UN accountable'

Netanyahu to the people of Iran:

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a message to the people of Iran attacking the regime's support of failed terror organizations and regimes. 'You know what this regime is truly terrified of? It's terrified of you, the people of Iran.'

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

The Israeli Supreme Court gave a January 16th deadline for the Justice Minister to bring the selection of the Supreme Court President to a vote in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

PM to Paraguay Pres:

PM to Paraguay Pres: You recognize Jerusalem will always be Israel’s undivided capital

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today attended the dedication of the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, together with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and his wife. 'The story of Israel is a parable for all nations.'

PM to Paraguay Pres: You recognize Jerusalem will always be Israel’s undivided capital

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Department Head in Hamas’ Manufacturing Headquarters and a Company Commander in the Zeitoun Battalion in a Hamas command and control center that previously served as the "Al-Hurriya" School in Gaza City.

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

IDF estimates:

IDF estimates: Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Defense officials believe that the elimination of 85% of the anti-aircraft systems in Syria which threatened Israeli jets, there is an opportunity to tend to Iran's nuclear program.

IDF estimates: Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Sullivan:

Sullivan: 'Netanyahu is ready to do a deal'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds a press availability in Tel Aviv concluding a visit to Israel and declares: "When I go to Doha and Cairo, my goal will be to put us in a position to close a deal this month"

Sullivan: 'Netanyahu is ready to do a deal'

Watch:

Special footage from operation to destroy Syrian strategic weapons

Hundreds of IAF aircraft struck Syrian fighter jets and helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea precision-guided missiles, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, radars, rockets, and more.

Special footage from operation to destroy Syrian strategic weapons

Trump to TIME:

Trump to TIME: 'There are ideas other than a two-state solution'

In his Man of the Year interview, US President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to see lasting peace in the region and noted: 'Everyone is forgetting conveniently about October 7, but that was a horrible day for the world.'

Trump to TIME: 'There are ideas other than a two-state solution'

After Assad's fall:

IDF increases efforts to prevent terror attacks in Judea and Samaria after Assad's fall

Defense Minister Katz instructs IDF to increase preparations for the defense of Judea and Samaria communities and traffic routes against terrorist attacks inspired by the rebels in Syria.

IDF increases efforts to prevent terror attacks in Judea and Samaria after Assad's fall

US citizen found near Damascus after 7 months in prison

Travis Timmerman, who was arrested after entering Syria on foot earlier this year, freed by men with a hammer as prisoners of the Assad regime have been set fee.

US citizen found near Damascus after 7 months in prison

Operation Bashan Arrow

Operation Bashan Arrow | Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy VADM David Saar Salama praised the strikes on the Syrian fleet. 'It's not over till it's over.'

Operation Bashan Arrow | Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Netanyahu to Sullivan:

Netanyahu to Sullivan: 'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed regional developments, especially the reality-changing events in Syria.

Netanyahu to Sullivan: 'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Trump named Time Magazine Person of the Year for 2nd time

US President-Elect named 2024 Person of the Year for "remaking American politics" in the process or repeating a feat only seen once before in 1892.

Trump named Time Magazine Person of the Year for 2nd time

MDA Call:

MDA Call: 'A child has been shot!'

The MDA has released recordings of the calls to its dispatch center after the deadly shooting attack on Route 60 last night.

MDA Call: 'A child has been shot!'

Always with a smile:

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn loss of their friend: 'Always with a smile and carrying a book'

Friends and teachers of 12-year-old Tuvia Simcha are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a young boy who had an amazing thirst for learning Torah.

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn loss of their friend: 'Always with a smile and carrying a book'

Poll:

Poll: 64% of Jewish women in USA fear expressing their Judaism

A new survey reveals that 64% of Jewish women in the US feel that anti-Semitism affects their daily life, with 62% feeling insecure due to their Jewish identity.

Poll: 64% of Jewish women in USA fear expressing their Judaism

Australia interrogates IDF veterans about their service

Australian immigration authorities demanded IDF veterans fill out a 13-page questionnaire about their Israeli military service.

Australia interrogates IDF veterans about their service

Made in Israel:

Made in Israel: Ministry of Defense buys Israeli missile cruisers

The Ministry of Defense will acquire five advanced "Reshef" missile ships from Israel Shipyards, with a total value of approximately $780M (NIS 2.8B).

Made in Israel: Ministry of Defense buys Israeli missile cruisers

Samaria Governor:

Samaria Governor: 'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

Samaria Governor: 'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

With the opening of his country's embassy in Jerusalem, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the Western Wall on Thursday morning to tour the site and offer up a silent prayer.

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

Prime Minister pushes back on Syria takeover allegations

Collapse of Syrian regime created vacuum on Israel's border, deployment temporary until force committed to 1974 agreement is established in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies.

Prime Minister pushes back on Syria takeover allegations

Report:

Report: Hamas moves towards compromise on hostage deal

The group has indicated that it could agree to a deal in which Israeli troops would remain in Gaza.

Report: Hamas moves towards compromise on hostage deal

Letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Funds for US-Israel cooperation

House approves annual defense bill with funds for US-Israel cooperation

US House of Representatives approves annual defense bill, which allocates substantial funding for Israel-related initiatives, by a 281-140 majority.

House approves annual defense bill with funds for US-Israel cooperation

Judge rules:

Judge rules: CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

Judge rules: CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

In meeting with hostages' families

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free hostages during meeting with families

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free hostages during meeting with families

Poll:

Poll: 9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Latest Channel 13 News poll indicates the Likud strengthening and winning 26 seats.

Poll: 9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Terror in Binyamin region:

Terror in Binyamin region: Arabs torch three vehicles in Oz Tzion

Arabs from the village of Burqa infiltrate outpost of Oz Tzion in Binyamin, set three vehicles and a large Israeli flag on fire, before feeling. "It's a miracle there were no injuries."

Terror in Binyamin region: Arabs torch three vehicles in Oz Tzion