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Foreign Ministry slams Amnesty report:

Foreign Min. slams Amnesty Int'l: Genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Israeli Foreign Ministry responds to Amnesty International report claiming Israel carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza, noting actual genocide attempt by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 'Israel is defending itself, acting fully in accordance with international law.'

Foreign Min. slams Amnesty Int'l: Genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Egypt proposes new ceasefire plan

Egypt has tabled a new proposal for a phased cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Rafah and a temporary ceasefire lasting 60 days.

Egypt proposes new ceasefire plan

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Observers notice suspect cursing, assaulting, Jewish victim in real time; police arrest suspect shortly thereafter.

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Report:

Report: Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

The proposal includes a potential ceasefire lasting between 42 and 60 days and the release of all surviving female hostages, all men over the age of 50, and hostages in critical medical condition.

Report: Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

Amnesty International report:

Amnesty International report: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International, which is known for its anti-Israel bias, publishes new report in which it accuses Israel of "committing genocide" against Gazans since the war began last year.

Amnesty International report: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The new threat from haredi parties against Netanyahu

Mishpacha newspaper reports that the haredi parties plan to submit two bills together - the Draft Law and, alongside it, a law to dissolve the Knesset.

The new threat from haredi parties against Netanyahu

Syria:

Rebels encircle Syrian city of Hama 'from three sides,' says war monitor

Syrian rebels have encircled the key city of Hama despite counteroffensive by government forces, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Rebels encircle Syrian city of Hama 'from three sides,' says war monitor

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office during his trial

Supreme Court rules that there is no room for its intervention in the matter, agrees with the Attorney General who argued that the petition should be rejected.

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office during his trial

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

IDF Spokesman reveals:

IDF Spokesman reveals: The inhumane conditions in which murdered hostages' were kept

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari revealed footage of the conditions in which six hostages who were murdered during the summer were held.

IDF Spokesman reveals: The inhumane conditions in which murdered hostages' were kept

'You were a big brother'

Noa Argamani parts from Itay Svirsky: 'You were a big brother'

Noa Argamani, who was held in captivity for part of the time with Itay Svirsky, lamented his death: 'We didn't think for a moment that this is how you would return to Israel.'

Noa Argamani parts from Itay Svirsky: 'You were a big brother'

What did Hamas do with Mohammed Deif's body?

According to a Palestinian Arab source in the Gaza Strip, Hamas has located the body of its military leader and buried it in a secret location so that Israel would not exhume it as well as to not break its terrorists' spirit.

What did Hamas do with Mohammed Deif's body?

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The body of hostage Itay Svirsky, who was kidnapped on October 7, has been recovered from the Gaza Strip, it was cleared for publication Wednesday evening.

Cleared for publication: Body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

Report:

Report: Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

Terror group's leaders instruct those holding hostages captive in Gaza to 'tighten' living conditions of the captives and 'neutralize' them if rescue appears close at hand.

Report: Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

Israeli civilians arrested for crossing into Lebanon

IDF troops caught five residents of the city of Arad in Lebanese territory and handed them over to the police.

Israeli civilians arrested for crossing into Lebanon

Hezbollah violates ceasefire:

Hezbollah violates ceasefire again: IAF strikes missile launcher in southern Lebanon

The IDF noted that the presence of the launcher violated the agreements between Israel and Lebanon and posed a threat to the State of Israel.

Hezbollah violates ceasefire again: IAF strikes missile launcher in southern Lebanon

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was shot and killed in a premeditated attack outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Shooter remains at large,

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

MK Halevi to EU Parliament:

MK Halevi to EU Parliament: 'Free nations of the world must dismantle the Iranian regime'

MK Amit Halevi (Likud) addressed a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels about the Iranian threat to Europe and Israel

MK Halevi to EU Parliament: 'Free nations of the world must dismantle the Iranian regime'

Minister Amsalem:

Minister Amsalem: There's a risk of civil war, weapons may be used

Decision to declare Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'incapacitated' during testimony may lead to civil war, Minister David Amsalem warns.

Minister Amsalem: There's a risk of civil war, weapons may be used

Danielle Aloni:

Danielle Aloni: 'They tried to convince me to leave Emilia in Gaza'

Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her daughter Emilia and released in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal, talks about the conditions of their captivity and the pressure for her daughter to remain behind in Gaza.

Danielle Aloni: 'They tried to convince me to leave Emilia in Gaza'

On Jan. 1:

Home electricity prices to rise 3.8%, starting January 1

Israel Electric Corporation announces price hike, blaming rising costs; with the VAT rise, consumers are expected to shell out 4.7% in power costs.

Home electricity prices to rise 3.8%, starting January 1

New survey reveals:

New study reveals: 'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

New study reveals: 'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Feldstein's attorney:

Feldstein's attorney: 'Netanyahu knew about the document in the Bild'

PM's advisor Yonatan Urich was actively involved in the BibiLeaks affair, says Attorney Oded Savorai, representing Feldstein in the classified documents case.

Feldstein's attorney: 'Netanyahu knew about the document in the Bild'

Watch:

Watch: Tel Aviv thief arrested while trying to escape via rooftop

Alert civilians notice Tel Aviv break-in, report to police in real time, court extends suspect's arrest.

Watch: Tel Aviv thief arrested while trying to escape via rooftop

Security forces destroy structures on Givat Oz Yosef

IDF officers from the Civil Administration, together with additional security forces, destroy three structures on Givat Oz Yosef, near Itamar.

Security forces destroy structures on Givat Oz Yosef

Chabad in South Korea:

Chabad emissary in South Korea: 'We were caught in the middle of the night'

Israeli Embassy in Seoul tells Israelis in the country to stay at home, follow updates, in light of political unrest in South Korea.

Chabad emissary in South Korea: 'We were caught in the middle of the night'

Flu-like illness kills nearly 150 in southwest Congo

New, unidentified, and rapidly-spreading: Health officials investigating mysterious disease spreading in DRC's Kwango province.

Flu-like illness kills nearly 150 in southwest Congo

IDF:

IDF: Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

IDF: Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

The bodies of two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack near the Dead Sea earlier this year have been returned to Jordan, IDF confirms.

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

Gov. Ron DeSantis:

Trump considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Gov. Ron DeSantis

US President-elect Donald Trump considering replacing current Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth, due to growing scrutiny over allegations about his personal life.

Trump considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Gov. Ron DeSantis

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

Far-right Alternative for Germany party announces its decision to dissolve and replace its youth wing which has been classified as an extremist group by German intelligence services.

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

35 entities and vessels

35 entities and vessels targeted: US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.

35 entities and vessels targeted: US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for immediate removal of “Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque”, in which gamers play as a terrorist who murders Israeli soldiers.

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Classified docs leak

Classified docs leak: Court orders Eli Feldstein and second suspect to house arrest

Court orders release to house arrest of Eli Feldstein and Intelligence Corps NCO suspected of involvement in the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

Classified docs leak: Court orders Eli Feldstein and second suspect to house arrest

Report:

Report: Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Kash Patel notified by the FBI that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, sources tell CNN.

Report: Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Judges rule:

Judges rule: Netanyahu testimony to begin next Tuesday

Prime Minister Netanyahu will take the witness stand at the Tel Aviv District Court next Tuesday. His request to discuss the scheduling of the hearings was denied.

Judges rule: Netanyahu testimony to begin next Tuesday

8 countries vote against

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution', 8 countries vote against

Israel, US and six other countries vote against General Assembly resolution calling for the organization of a high-level conference aimed at achieving a two-state solution. 157 countries vote in favor, seven abstain.

UN passes resolution for conference on 'two-state solution', 8 countries vote against

In wake of Hunter Biden pardon

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case in wake of Hunter Biden pardon

Lawyers representing US President-elect call on judge who oversaw his conviction for falsifying business records to dismiss the charges against Trump, cite President Biden's comments in pardoning his son.

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case in wake of Hunter Biden pardon

Report:

Report: Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

Hebrew media reports that US President-Elect Trump is conveying a specific message to the Hamas terrorist organization ahead of his inauguration.

Report: Trump's message to Hamas: 'Here I come'

NYC:

NYC: Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended

Following outcry, Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was filmed throwing posters of Israeli hostages in the trash, suspended from her position.

NYC: Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended