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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

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

9 Republican Congressmen write to House and Senate leaders from both parties stating that UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists and refusal to reform should disqualify it from receiving further American aid.

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

US Congressman:

US Congressman: Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

US Congressman: Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel

Irish Tánaiste says 'Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State' in support of South African case against Israel.

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel

BBC reporter implies Jews still live in Syria in large numbers

BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet sparked an outcry after she suggested that Syrian Jews want to return to Damascus following the fall of Assad, despite the fact that only a handful of Jews remain in the entire country.

BBC reporter implies Jews still live in Syria in large numbers

Footage from the buffer zone:

Footage from the buffer zone: IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

A brigade-level operation has concluded on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Buffer Zone. Forces located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons.

Footage from the buffer zone: IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS since October 7th attacks

Working with established philanthropists, family foundations, leading high-tech companies, and Israeli companies the Merit Spread Foundation became the leading channel for raising funds for the victims of the 7th of October massacre and the wars that followed.

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS since October 7th attacks

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin:

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin: Chance now for deal to return all hostages, including Americans

Defense Minister Israel Katz tells US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: "The zero-tolerance policy towards violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon will continue."

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin: Chance now for deal to return all hostages, including Americans

London:

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked by anti-Israel mob in London

Undefeated boxing champion and Israel supporter rushed out of store while shopping in London by security as mob attempts to strike him while screaming racial slurs, witnesses say.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked by anti-Israel mob in London

Netanyahu testimony:

Netanyahu testimony: 'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

In 2nd day of testimony, PM Netanyahu denies ever offering Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch regulatory benefits in exchange for positive coverage on the Walla news website.

Netanyahu testimony: 'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

Peace Now campaign:

Peace Now campaign: 'We won't die for settlements'

The far-left organization launched a campaign against Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a giant billboard at the entrance to Jerusalem.

Peace Now campaign: 'We won't die for settlements'

Israel fears Palestinian Authority will collapse following Assad regime example

The defense establishment is closely monitoring the situation in the PA which has seen increased internal unrest and destablization efforts, and fears its collapse 'could lead to a wave of terrorism.'

Israel fears Palestinian Authority will collapse following Assad regime example

Columbia U:

Jewish student punched in face by anti-Israel protester at Columbia University

During an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, a protester stole an Israeli flag from visibly Jewish brothers and struck one of the brothers in the face.

Jewish student punched in face by anti-Israel protester at Columbia University

Leading Syrian rebel group fears Israel and US, report says

Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) wants international recognition - clashes with Israel mean it won't receive that, Sky News Arabia reports.

Leading Syrian rebel group fears Israel and US, report says

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

A group of reserve IDF pilots is planning to end their volunteer service if the Attorney General is dismissed.

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Jerusalem District Court rules that a lien to secure compensation payments to victims of terrorism from the Second Intifada will be doubled, reaching one billion shekels.

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv: Suspect arrested for violently attacking woman for no apparent reason

Police arrest suspect who attacked woman at restaurant on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street, court extends his arrest.

Tel Aviv: Suspect arrested for violently attacking woman for no apparent reason

IDF:

IDF eliminates Nukhba terrorist who led October 7 attack on IDF outpost

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists Fehmi Salmi, a Nukhba company commander in Hamas' Zeitoun Battalion who led the attack on the Paga outpost, and Salah Dahham, the head of Hamas' Paragliding Unit.

IDF eliminates Nukhba terrorist who led October 7 attack on IDF outpost

US C-SOG in Israel:

US C-SOG in Israel: Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

The Israel Dog Unit this week hosted a special seminar by Joseph Garcia, among the world's foremost experts in prison intervention.

US C-SOG in Israel: Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

Israel Ganz:

Israel Ganz: 'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

In efforts to promote Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Binyamin region governor Israel Ganz has been meeting with several world leaders.

Israel Ganz: 'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

Ahead of embassy inauguration:

Ahead of embassy inauguration: Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'

Ahead of embassy inauguration: Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

IDF orders residents of central Gaza to evacuate

Gaza terror groups launch four rockets towards Israeli territory in two separate incidents, IDF orders residents of central Gaza to evacuate. 'Terror groups are launching rockets at Israel from your area.'

IDF orders residents of central Gaza to evacuate

Study:

Study: Jewish nation growing stronger in faith

New study by Prof. Asif Efrat reveals growing affinity towards Judaism among Israeli public. 'Jewish nation growing stronger in faith.'

Study: Jewish nation growing stronger in faith

Four soldiers lightly injured during combat in Lebanon

Four IDF soldiers evacuated to hospital following injury during combat in Lebanon.

Four soldiers lightly injured during combat in Lebanon

Three lightly injured in shooting attack at Joseph's Tomb

Arab terrorists open fire at vehicle carrying three Breslov hasidim who entered Joseph's Tomb without IDF coordination.

Three lightly injured in shooting attack at Joseph's Tomb

In meeting with Blinken

Family of activist killed in Shechem to meet Blinken, demand independent probe

Family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli forces during a protest near Shechem in September, to meet Secretary of State to demand independent US-led investigation. The IDF previously said she was unintentionally hit by IDF fire.

Family of activist killed in Shechem to meet Blinken, demand independent probe

'Serious act of violence'

Germany arrests three suspected Islamist extremists for planning 'serious act of violence'

German authorities say three suspected Islamist extremists were arrested with assault rifle, knives, and other items. The suspects were allegedly planning to attack Christmas markets in Frankfurt or Mannheim.

Germany arrests three suspected Islamist extremists for planning 'serious act of violence'

Danon on MSNBC:

Danon on MSNBC: Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN in interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell: We are not getting involved in the fight within Syria, but we are taking the measures to protect ourselves. We will not allow the Iranians to come back to our border.

Danon on MSNBC: Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats

Russian official:

Russian official: Russia securely transported Assad to its territory

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov asked whether Russia would hand over Assad for trial: Russia is not a party to the convention that established the International Criminal Court.

Russian official: Russia securely transported Assad to its territory

Blinken:

Blinken: We will support Syrian government that renounces terrorism

Secretary of State says US committed to recognizing and supporting a new Syrian government that rejects terrorism, eliminates chemical weapons stockpiles, and safeguards the rights of minorities and women.

Blinken: We will support Syrian government that renounces terrorism

In meeting with Jake Sullivan:

Hostages' families meet Jake Sullivan, stress need for coordination with Trump’s team

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who reaffirms the administration’s steadfast commitment to working with Trump and his team to secure the safe release of all hostages.

Hostages' families meet Jake Sullivan, stress need for coordination with Trump’s team

Parents of Omer Neutra:

Parents of Omer Neutra: Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over

Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of the late Omer Neutra, spoke at Hostages Square today: "We will fight until we can bring Omer to a proper burial in Israel and return all the hostages home."

Parents of Omer Neutra: Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over

US indicts 2 Assad regime officials for torture, war crimes

Following fall of the Assad regime, US announces indictment of former Syrian Air Force intelligence officers Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud for the torture of prisoners, including US citizens.

US indicts 2 Assad regime officials for torture, war crimes

Heartbreaking eulogy:

Heartbreaking eulogy by Omri's younger brother: 'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'

Hundreds attend the funeral of fallen soldier, Sergeant Omri Cohen, who fell in Gaza, and could not hold back their tears as his brother, Yinon Yedidya, bade farewell to his older brother.

Heartbreaking eulogy by Omri's younger brother: 'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'

Hostages Families Forum UK:

Families carry messages of hope and determination for release of all hostages

Hostage Families rally at three London Embassies on World Human Rights Day in plea for intervention in releasing the 100 hostages held in Gaza.

Families carry messages of hope and determination for release of all hostages

MedEX LA:

MedEX LA: Encouraging doctors to make Aliyah

First-ever MedEx LA event unites Jewish doctors to strengthen Israel’s healthcare system and to tackle the severe shortage of medical professionals in Israel.

MedEX LA: Encouraging doctors to make Aliyah