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Amid heavy storm:

Amid heavy storm: Items belonging to missing man found

Police are searching the area surrounding the Yarkon Stream in Ramat Gan for 19-year-old Bnei Brak resident Eliyahu Abba Shaul, who went missing on Wednesday.

Anti-Israel incitement

EJA files legal action over Bob Vylan’s Brussels concert incitement

European Jewish Association launches legal action after Bob Vylan’s Brussels concert incited chants of “Death to the IDF”.

Israel Allies Foundation honors Trump at Washington, D.C., gala

IAF gala in DC honors President Trump for historic pro-Israel leadership, regional security role, and faith-based diplomacy.

First in-person hearing held for suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting

Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, faces court in Utah. Evidence includes DNA, confession texts, and a rifle. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

Storm Byron:

Storm Byron: Search for missing man from Bnei Brak, residents rescued in Beit Shikma

Police are searching for Eliyahu Aba Shaul, missing from Bnei Brak. Severe flooding in Beit Shikma, with MDA working to evacuate casualties.

Trump:

Trump: Mideast peace achieved after strikes on Iran’s nuclear program

US President says peace in the Middle East was made possible by US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, adds 59 nations support stability efforts in Gaza and beyond.

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Led by Ministers Smotrich and Katz: The Security Cabinet approves the establishment of 19 communities in Judea and Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim, which were evacuated about 20 years ago during the Disengagement in northern Samaria.

The full documentation:

The full documentation: How the six hostages held on to hope

Additional footage found in the Gaza Strip shows the six hostages who were murdered in the tunnel, embracing, wishing each other a Happy New Year, playing games, cutting hair, and lighting Hanukkah candles.

'The Beautiful Six'

'The Beautiful Six': Families of the six hostages reflect on Hanukkah captivity video

The families of six murdered hostages share an emotional response to footage showing their loved ones lighting Hanukkah candles in captivity, emphasizing their strength, unity, and humanity.

Mass skin infection halts naval cadet training course

The Navy's naval cadet course was suspended for several days following an outbreak of a skin illness among dozens of cadets.

Officer who approved alcohol consumption in Pilot Course removed

The commander of the Combat Navigator Squadron at the Flight School, a lieutenant colonel, will be removed from his position after approving the consumption of alcohol by cadets during a captivity workshop.

Debra Lea:

Debra Lea: 'Hasbara is dead, it's time for Jewish pride'

Popular pro-Israel activist and social media personality Debra Lea delivered a speech to an Israel Justice Organization event calling for a shift in Israel's public diplomacy approach.

Rabbi Marc Schneier:

Rabbi Marc Schneier: 'Israel is our magnificent obsession'

Rabbi Schneier, who has led his synagogue's leadership to numerous Arab states, emphasizes how important Israel is for the Jews of America.

Yisrael Ganz in DC:

Yisrael Ganz in DC: 'We have the best administration for the State of Israel'

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and governor of the Binyamin Regional Council, spoke about his meeting with House Representatives regarding Judea and Samaria.

Anti-Israel activists heckle Yesha leaders in Washington

Activists shout at Yossi Dagan, Yisrael Ganz in the US Capitol building.

Brig. Gen. Effie Eitam:

Brig. Gen. Efi Eitam: 'On October 7th, my generation and the new one joined hands'

Reserve Brigadier General Efi Eitam highlights the unbreakable generational bond within Israel’s fighting forces and the nation’s determination to defeat its enemies.

Israeli officials

Israeli officials: 'We're investigating leads on the burial location of Ran Gvili'

Israeli security officials have begun looking into initial leads on Ran Gvili's burial site, saying phase 2 of the ceasefire agreement depends on his return.

Jonathan Burkan:

Jonathan Burkan: Holocaust Memorial Council is a profound responsibility

Jonathan Burkan, a founding board member of Israel Justice, was sworn in Monday night as Appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Israeli navy holds joint exercise with US Fifth Fleet

The 5-day joint “Intrinsic Defender” exercise between the Israeli Navy and the US 5th Fleet has been completed.

Chilling video

Chilling video: 6 hostages light Hanukkah candles in captivity

Newly published footage reveals the six hostages who were murdered in August 2024 lighting Hanukkah candles and singing in a captivity tunnel in Rafah.

Maxim Herkin undergoes circumcision after release from Gaza

Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, blessed Herkin and gave him the name Zalman‑Zelig in memory of his maternal grandfather. At the same ceremony, he also put tefillin on him for the first time.

Antisemitism task force

Antisemitism task force: All Columbia Middle East faculty 'explicitly anti-Zionist'

Columbia University's Task Force on Antisemitism finds that students do not have course options that present them with pro-Zionist content.

Storm Byron reaches its peak with 200 mm rain in certain areas

Storm 'Byron’ continues to pound Israel with heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding on the coast, in Greater Tel Aviv and Carmel region. Risk of flooding in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

Ukraine:

Ukraine: Historical synagogue torched in antisemitic attack

Two hundred years after it was built, one of Europe’s most iconic synagogues, which went through 9 years of detailed and delicate restoration, was set on fire in an antisemitic attack.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Former officials attempting to influence October 7 investigation'

In a social media post, PM Netanyahu accused former senior officials of attempting to "distort facts" in order to influence the investigation into the October 7th massacre.

Soldier seen wearing patch depicting noose

IDF investigating image of a soldier wearing a sleeve patch depicting a noose similar to a lapel pin worn by Otzma Yehudit members to support the death penalty for terrorists.

Dramatic drone footage:

Dramatic drone footage: Officers surprise armed suspect and detain him

Officers in northern Israel use civilian van to approach armed suspect, who tossed away his weapon and attempted to flee.

Hamas-linked group expands cyber espionage campaign

Palo Alto Networks reports Hamas‑linked cyber group deploying new tools and infrastructure as it targets regional governments with upgraded espionage capabilities.

Noa Kirel:

Noa Kirel slams Eurovision boycotts: 'Music should remain a space for unity, not division'

Israeli singer Noa Kirel told the BBC Israel is being targeted for political reasons, and this is 'an attack on everything Eurovision stands for.'

More than 2 years later:

More than 2 years later: Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Amnesty’s new report outlines widespread killings, hostage‑taking and abuses by Hamas-led forces during the October 7 attacks, based on verified testimony and forensic evidence.

February 2026:

From February 2026 the use of cellphones will be prohibited in primary schools

Education Minister Yoav Kish announces a new policy that will prohibit the use of cell phones in elementary schools.

Arab driver who sprayed perfume on Jewish passengers sued

Honenu files a civil lawsuit for NIS 220,000 against an Arab bus driver after the criminal case against him was closed, 'to deter acts of antisemitism.'

Dirty Jew:

Miami teacher attacked in antisemitic assault; police arrest suspect

Local police reported that the attacker approached a Jewish teacher, spat in her face, and called her a 'dirty Jew.'

Complex decision

Complex decision: Be'eri divided over fate of houses damaged in massacre

Residents of Kibbutz Be’eri voted to demolish homes damaged on October 7, while Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu considers using the law to preserve them as historic sites despite local opposition.

Poll:

Poll: 92% of secular Israelis light Hanukka candles

New poll reveals: Vast majority of secular Israelis light Hanukkah candles, attributing cultural and family values ​​to the custom.

Report:

Report: Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister made secret visit to Israel

Unpublicized trip reflects growing Taiwan-Israel engagement as Taipei seeks deeper defense cooperation despite diplomatic constraints

Crisis is impetus for growth:

US finance directors tour Israel, hear briefing on economic resilience

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich briefs visiting US finance directors in Jerusalem on Israel’s economic resilience amid ongoing security challenges.

Rehovot resident shoots would-be car thief

A Rehovot resident saw two individuals breaking into his car and shot at them after he felt that he was in danger. One of the illegal infiltrators was severely wounded.

'Security failure'

'Security failure': Military base blueprints appear in official social media post

Architectural blueprints of a sensitive military base appear in photos from an exercise published to an official IDF Instagram account. The photos were quickly removed.

Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding

Storm Byron is expected to peak today, with heavy rain, cold, and strong winds of up to 90 km/h.