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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Gaza:
Gaza: Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from hospital
Hamas terrorists fired anti-tank missiles from the Indonesian Hospital at IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip.
Israel to appeal ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
The Prime Minister's Office noted that a denial of the appeal would 'prove to Israel's friends in the US and the world even more how biased the ICC is against Israel.'
Netanyahu and Katz:
Netanyahu, Katz order IDF not to allow residents to return to Lebanese border villages yet
PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli defense exports hit record numbers during war
Defense Export Control Agency (DECA) reveals that it has issued 13,497 marketing licenses and 5,677 new export licenses since October 7, 2023.
Ireland:
Ireland: Reverend uses sermon to deliver anti-Israel diatribe
Reverend Oxley delivers a sermon in Dublin blaming Israel for 'seeing themselves as a “master race” and committing mass murder.' Jewish community in Ireland responds with outrage.
Military burial:
Navigator Asaf Dagan has been approved a military burial, in civilian plot
The family of combat navigator Asaf Dagan receives update from Minister of Defense: Dagan has been approved a military burial, in a civilian plot.
A final blow:
A final blow: IDF attacks secret, critical Hezbollah factory
Shortly before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, the IDF struck a secret Hezbollah factory manufacturing surface-to-surface weapons, causing significant damage.
European Rabbis slam Pope Francis:
European Rabbis slam Pope Francis: Statements by major leaders have 'immense' consequences
Conference of European Rabbis criticizes Pope Francis' call to investigate IDF for 'genocide,' note Israel's intention is self-defense against a group which called for genocide of Jews.
Eichmann:
Shalom Nagar, the executioner who hanged Eichmann, passes away
Former Prison Services officer, Shalom Nagar, who hanged Nazi Adolf Eichmann, has died at age 91. Nagar was one of the founders of Kiryat Arba.
Watch: Lebanese citizens return to homes near Israeli border
Lebanese return to border area following ceasefire with Israel, walk freely near IDF tanks; their Israeli counterparts do not yet feel safe doing the same.
Rain and low temperatures to continue, forecasters predict
Rainfall expected mostly in northern and central Israel, temperatures range from single digits to high of 20, forecasters say.
First violation of ceasefire:
1st ceasefire violation: Hezbollah terrorists near Israeli border, IDF fires warning
IDF soldiers fire warning shots at Hezbollah terrorists nearing Kfarkela, which overlooks Metula.
Five Israelis among 500 richest billionaires
Idan Ofer leads the top five Israelis in the list, ranked at 61st place, with a net worth of 29.3 billion dollars - an increase of 9.2 billion dollars in past year.
Report:
Report: Trump mulling direct talks with Kim Jong Un
President-elect’s team reportedly exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader in a bid to reduce the risk of armed conflict through diplomatic efforts.
Following pogrom:
Following pogrom: Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history
City of Amsterdam announces that no traveling fans will be permitted at Ajax Amsterdam's Europa League home game against Italian club Lazio on December 12.
New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett
Channel 12 News poll finds that, should Bennett run at the head of a new party, both his party and the Likud would win 23 seats in the Knesset.
Lloyd Austin:
Lloyd Austin: Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon
US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.
After Cabinet approval
After Cabinet approval: Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
Agreement brings to an end the current round of conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Operated from a school
Operated from a school: IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari
IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.
WJC on ceasefire:
WJC on ceasefire: Vital step toward restoring security in the north
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.
Senator Graham:
Senator Graham: The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th
Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: Cabinet’s decision to approve the truce is both correct and important
President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.
Biden on ceasefire:
Biden on ceasefire: What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel again
US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'
Rep. Mike Waltz:
Rep. Mike Waltz: 'Everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump'
'The Iran Regime is the root cause of the chaos & terror that has been unleashed across the region. We will not tolerate the status quo of their support for terrorism,' says Rep. Waltz on X.
Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon
Israel will withdraw its forces gradually south of the Blue Line over a period of up to 60 days. US will simultaneously promote indirect negotiations to reach a recognized land border.
PM on Lebanon ceasefire
Netanyahu on Lebanon ceasefire: 'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.
Sergeant Tamer Othman fell in battle in Gaza
Sgt. Othman, 21, from Kafr Yasif, a soldier in the Nahshon Battalion (90), Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
WJC head:
WJC head: Alleged dismissal of UN official over Israel reflects antisemitism
World Jewish Congress Pres. Amb. Ronald S. Lauder called the non-renewal of Alice Wairimu Nderitu as the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide after she declared that the war against Hamas does not meet the qualifications for genocide "disturbing."
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Newborn dies in Soroka Hospital hours after birth
Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva notified the Ministry of Health that a newborn died a few hours after birth, due to an unexpected placental abruption.
During siren:
Woman suffers cardiac arrest while running to shelter during siren in Kiryat Bialik
A woman in her 60s collapsed due to apparent cardiac arrest while running to shelter during a siren in Kiryat Bialik. First responders were able to restart her heart and resuscitated her.
Alan Dershowitz assembling 'dream team' to defend Israel at ICC
Famed American lawyer assembles team of former attorneys general, lawyers, and even former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to argue Israel's case following the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander
Over the past week, the Commando Brigade identified and eliminated an armed terrorist cell, including Hezbollah's regional commander in the area. The regional commander was responsible for conducting terror operations and rocket attacks on northern Israeli communities, including Metula.
With looming ceasefire:
IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes as ceasefire looms
IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.
