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Moody's:

Moody's: Geopolitical risks in Israel appear to have partially diminished

Moody's issues update on Israel’s credit rating, says it is too early to determine whether the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah has "significantly and sustainably" mitigated the risks that led to the downgrading of Israel's credit rating.

Moody's: Geopolitical risks in Israel appear to have partially diminished

17-year-old arrested in murder of Israeli man in Tennessee

Family of 21-year-old Aviv Broeck says murder is related to calls to 'globalize the Intifada' as police arrest teen suspect who allegedly lured the victim for a locksmith job before shooting and robbing him.

17-year-old arrested in murder of Israeli man in Tennessee

Institute for Study of War:

Institute for Study of War: 'Ceasefire terms are tantamount to a Hezbollah defeat'

The Insitute for the Study of War released a report stating that the ceasefire in Lebanon shows Israel fulfilled its stated aims and Hezbollah gave up on its aims, but the agreement could allow Hezbollah to rearm and rebuild if Israel and the US do not enforce it.

Institute for Study of War: 'Ceasefire terms are tantamount to a Hezbollah defeat'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'

Netanyahu: 'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF Unit 990 and was briefed about the nation's satellites and the campaign in space, as well as future force-building processes in the field.

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Home away from home:

Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers and National Service volunteers in Jerusalem

Over 300 Ex-Pats gathered together for an evening of gratitude and nostalgia featuring classics such as turkey and pumpkin pie but with an Israeli twist.

Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers and National Service volunteers in Jerusalem

Watch:

Watch: Thousands rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

Thousands of supporters gathered at the Stopera in Amsterdam, waving Israeli and Dutch flags, to demonstrate solidarity with the Jewish community and speak out against the alarming surge in antisemitism in the country.

Watch: Thousands rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

IDF Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Violations will be enforced with fire - it's our duty to the citizens'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held an operational briefing and stated that the IDF knows precisely that Hezbollah reached this agreement from a position of necessity and weakness.

Chief of Staff: 'Violations will be enforced with fire - it's our duty to the citizens'

Mia Schem gets engaged a year after being released from captivity

Mia Schem got engaged to her partner Yinon Hason almost exactly one year after being released from Hamas captivity.

Mia Schem gets engaged a year after being released from captivity

Updated rules of engagement

'Armed terrorists and Hezbollah members will be shot' | IDF updates rules of engagement

The IDF announced that it would act aggressively against Hezbollah and terrorists pretending to be civilians to maintain its operational achievements.

'Armed terrorists and Hezbollah members will be shot' | IDF updates rules of engagement

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

Katz to UK Defense Sec. 'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

Katz to UK Defense Sec. 'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

For 2nd-straight year:

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade for 2nd-straight year

About 20 protesters accusing Israel of genocide while blocking path of Ronald McDonald balloon at NYC Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Protesters jeered by crowd and arrested.

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade for 2nd-straight year

'The answer to the massacre'

Housing Minister reviews plans for Jewish settlement in Gaza

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf was photographed being shown a map of 'settlement points' in Gaza. At the same time, Minister Sa'ar promised that Israel would leave the Gaza Strip.

Housing Minister reviews plans for Jewish settlement in Gaza

Study reveals:

Released hostages suffer severe ongoing health challenges, study reveals

1 year after the first hostage deal, study by the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum finds former hostages suffer malnutrition, untreated fractures, nerve damage, long-term disabilities, PTSD, and accelerated aging.

Released hostages suffer severe ongoing health challenges, study reveals

Ceasefire day 2:

Ceasefire day 2: IAF strikes missile storage facility in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon after terrorist activity was identified at the site.

Ceasefire day 2: IAF strikes missile storage facility in southern Lebanon

Because of Black Friday?

Amsterdam mayor cancels and moves rally against antisemitism, citing 'Black Friday'

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned a demonstration this evening against rising antisemitism in the city, claiming that there are not enough police to protect the demonstrators and Black Friday shoppers.

Amsterdam mayor cancels and moves rally against antisemitism, citing 'Black Friday'

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Man threatens suicide, shoots officer who came to stop him

Police officers arrived at an apartment where a life-threatening incident was reported and were shot at. At least one officer was critically wounded.

Jerusalem: Man threatens suicide, shoots officer who came to stop him

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

Triple tragedy:

Triple tragedy: Three new mothers pass away

Three hospitals report deaths of new mothers, who died within 24 hours of each other.

Triple tragedy: Three new mothers pass away

New TAU study:

New TAU study: Ground motions on Oct. 7 reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.

New TAU study: Ground motions on Oct. 7 reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

Watch:

Watch: Dozens of officers raid crime families in Kafr Qara

Large police forces raided houses and businesses associated with crime families in Kafr Qara, uncovering over 1400 grams of cannabis ready for distribution.

Watch: Dozens of officers raid crime families in Kafr Qara

Live updates:

Live updates: UAV hits vehicle in Lebanon after Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Hezbollah continues to bombard Israel with rockets and UAVs while IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon and IAF aircraft strike deeper in the country.

Live updates: UAV hits vehicle in Lebanon after Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Health Ministry publishes report on IVF scandal

The Health Ministry released findings on irregularities at Assuta Hospital's IVF unit, citing the hospital for genetic mismatch in IVF and egg dehydration.

Health Ministry publishes report on IVF scandal

Young girl discovers 3,500-year-old Egyptian amulet

Twelve-year-old Dafna Filshteiner discovers ancient scarab during a family trip near an archaeological site in Hod Hasharon.

Young girl discovers 3,500-year-old Egyptian amulet

10 days postpartum:

Hagit Reichert passes away at age 37, ten days after giving birth

Hagit Reichert was in an advanced stage of pregnancy when her condition deteriorated and the doctors delivered her via C-section. Ten days later, she passed away.

Hagit Reichert passes away at age 37, ten days after giving birth

Lebanese Minister:

Lebanese Minister: We'll be in dangerous territory if Hezbollah violates ceasefire

Lebanon’s Economy Minister, Amin Salam, says there will be consequences if Hezbollah does not honor the ceasefire agreement.

Lebanese Minister: We'll be in dangerous territory if Hezbollah violates ceasefire

Bipartisan effort

New bipartisan US bill: No aid for colleges that support BDS

Reps. Virginia Foxx and Josh Gottheimer introduce new legislation which would prohibit colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial boycotts dictated by the BDS movement.

New bipartisan US bill: No aid for colleges that support BDS

BBC journalists resign from union over Palestinian colors directive

Several BBC journalists quit the National Union of Journalists after receiving directives from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) encouraging workers to dress in Palestinian Arab colors or wear a keffiyeh for a “Day of Action for Palestine”.

BBC journalists resign from union over Palestinian colors directive

Minister Karhi:

Minister Karhi: 13 ministers signed a call to dismiss the Attorney General

Communications Minister comments on the ceasefire in the north and says: "We have destroyed 80% of Hezbollah's capabilities."

Minister Karhi: 13 ministers signed a call to dismiss the Attorney General

Report

Report | Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Report | Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Welfare Minister:

Welfare Minister: There will be no rehabilitation without the hostages returning

Minister Yaakov Margi visits kibbutzim evacuated after October 7, promises to continue assisting the residents.

Welfare Minister: There will be no rehabilitation without the hostages returning

Abbas declares: This is my successor

PA chairman announces that in the event he is unable to continue serving in his role, the head of the Palestinian National Council, Rawhi Fattouh, will replace him.

Abbas declares: This is my successor

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari summarizes the first day of the ceasefire. ' The IDF's mission is to enforce the agreement - any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire.'

IDF Spokesman: 'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

Mother & daughter murdered

Mother & daughter murdered | Car explodes in the middle of a busy highway

A mother and daughter were killed when their car exploded in Ramla. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected criminal assassination.

Mother & daughter murdered | Car explodes in the middle of a busy highway

Report:

Report: IDF foiled Hezbollah attempt to develop chemical weapons

According to the unsourced report, the weapons were meant to be used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force during an invasion of Israeli territory.

Report: IDF foiled Hezbollah attempt to develop chemical weapons

1st day of the ceasefire

IDF on 1st day: IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

The IDF summarized the first day of the ceasefire and emphasized that the test of the agreement will be the enforcement against Hezbollah's violations and attempts to rebuild its war machine.

IDF on 1st day: IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

Ahead of his return to politics

Bennett's secret meeting ahead of his return to politics

Former PM Bennett met with Israeli attorney and pollster Shlomo Filber and MK Matan Kahana to discuss his return to politics.

Bennett's secret meeting ahead of his return to politics

Moments before ceasefire:

Moments before ceasefire: IDF strikes Hezbollah's largest missile production site

Due to its proximity to Syria, the site was a central point through which thousands of weapons components and even terrorist operatives were smuggled between Syria and Lebanon.

Moments before ceasefire: IDF strikes Hezbollah's largest missile production site

US envoy Hochstein:

US envoy Hochstein: Hezbollah is degraded, what's the point of degrading it further?

In first interview with Israeli media since the Lebanon ceasefire went into effect today, American mediator Amos Hochstein dismissed criticism that a better deal or outcome could have been reached as "fantasy deals" and "utopia."

US envoy Hochstein: Hezbollah is degraded, what's the point of degrading it further?

Senator Graham:

Senator Graham: 'If you empower this folly at the ICC, you'll have trouble with the US'

US Senator Lindsey Graham spoke to the press in Jerusalem and pledged that he would work to sanction the International Criminal Court and any country that took action against Israel.

Senator Graham: 'If you empower this folly at the ICC, you'll have trouble with the US'