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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.

Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander

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.

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes as ceasefire looms

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

Im Tirtzu head to PM: 'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

Im Tirtzu head to PM: 'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

SA Chief Rabbi:

SA Chief Rabbi: It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

In the wake of the ICC’s malicious arrest warrants issued against PM Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Gallant, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein calls for a global realignment of democratic nations into a new United Nations of the Free World.

SA Chief Rabbi:  It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

One killed, one severely injured, in traffic accident in north

Minibus collides with motorcycle carrying two young people near Basmat Tab'un in northern Israel.

One killed, one severely injured, in traffic accident in north

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Ahmad Sabhi Hazima, commander of Hezbollah's operations unit in the coastal sector, eliminated near Tyre in Lebanon; IAF strikes 'Nasser Unit' targets near Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

IDF confirms: Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

The Civilian Board of Inquiry into the October 7th massacre has published its findings, finding a series of Israel's top officials responsible for the State's failures that day.

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

Soldier severely injured in Gaza, 2nd soldier hit by UAV in north

Reservist non-commissioned officer severely injured in battle in central Gaza, female soldier severely injured by UAV strike near Mt. Hermon.

Soldier severely injured in Gaza, 2nd soldier hit by UAV in north

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured during October 7th massacre, dies of his wounds

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, aged 23, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, was severely injured in combat near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured during October 7th massacre, dies  of his wounds

Civil Administration chief:

Civil Administration chief: Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

'The IDF is subject to political echelon - if they decide we should be less harsh with Israeli settlements, that's what we do,' Civil Administration chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim says.

Civil Administration chief: Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

UN advisor fired after determining no genocide in Gaza

Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Kenyan who is the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, will not have her contract renewed after declaring that the war against Hamas does not meet the qualifications for genocide.

UN advisor fired after determining no genocide in Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich:

Bezalel Smotrich: US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.

Bezalel Smotrich: US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

White House:

White House: Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

White House: Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

Trump vows:

Trump vows: Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day in office

President-elect announces his intention to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% increase on tariffs for Chinese goods already subject to duties.

Trump vows: Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day in office

Graham to Canadian FM:

Graham responds to Canadian FM: Should the ICC also come after the US President?

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who said Canada will abide by ICC arrest warrants decision: We will make it loud and clear that those countries who assist in enforcing the arrest warrants – even if they are close allies – will hit a wall of resistance in America.

Graham responds to Canadian FM: Should the ICC also come after the US President?

Amid reports of ceasefire:

Amid reports of ceasefire: Woman in her 70s seriously injured in barrage on Nahariya

Woman in her 70s seriously injured and a man in his 80s suffers light injuries from impact of rocket which hit a residential building.

Amid reports of ceasefire: Woman in her 70s seriously injured in barrage on Nahariya

Special Counsel drops federal cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith announces he is dropping the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump regarding election subversion and mishandling of classified documents.

Special Counsel drops federal cases against Trump

After murder of Rabbi Kogan:

After murder of Rabbi Kogan, Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

Trump's son-in-law and Abraham Accords architect reacts to murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, vows to redouble efforts to build a resilient and vibrant Jewish community in Abu Dhabi and achieve peace.

After murder of Rabbi Kogan, Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Following the strikes on the terrorist command centers and the Hezbollah Executive Council control centers earlier today, the IDF conducted intelligence-based strikes on two of the council’s command centers and several other command centers.

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Watch:

Watch: Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered in the UAE last week laid to rest in Israel.

Watch: Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In memory of Rabbi Kogan:

Two adults in Ukraine circumcised and named after Rabbi Kogan

Two adult Jews from Odessa were circumcised yesterday and named after Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates.

Two adults in Ukraine circumcised and named after Rabbi Kogan

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached, Israeli officials say

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached, Israeli officials say

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Administrative and supreme body of Hezbollah targeted in airstrikes in Nabatieh, Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Dahieh, and the outskirts of Beirut.

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Ritchie Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared'

Democratic Congressman reacts to abduction and murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, criticizes New York Times for writing that Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared' when he was kidnapped and murdered.

Ritchie Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared'

Netherlands:

Days before major Amsterdam demonstration, C4I faced disturbing attack by demonstrators

Attack on Christians for Israel Center in the Netherlands highlights tensions ahead of Pro-Israel demonstration

Days before major Amsterdam demonstration, C4I faced disturbing attack by demonstrators

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

An unknown arsonist set fire to the offices of the Kiryat Ekron Religious Council using a Molotov cocktail. Police are investigating.

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend, was released for burial. Funeral to be held on Monday evening in Kfar Chabad and Jerusalem.

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

Smotrich to chief rabbis:

Smotrich to chief rabbis: Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

During a working meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks with newly-appointed chief rabbis, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, about key issues to benefit Israeli citizens.

Smotrich to chief rabbis: Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

Labor Minister:

Labor Minister: 'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur calls to increase diplomatic and military pressure to bring hostages home. 'Time is running out.'

Labor Minister: 'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Bus damaged in attack in Gush Etzion

A public bus traveling on the al-Arub bypass road in Gush Etzion sustained damage, thought to be caused by bullets. Defense official: 'Marks were caused by a rock.'

Bus damaged in attack in Gush Etzion

Moving:

Moving: Wounded warrior dances again | 'I'm the best at falling and getting back up'

Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: 'I'm the world champion of falling and getting up again.'

Moving: Wounded warrior dances again | 'I'm the best at falling and getting back up'

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Olimpi Tohirovich (28), Makhmudjon Abdurrahim (28), and Azizi Kamilovich (33), named as suspects in murder of Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

One dead, multiple injured, after plane crashes in Vilnius

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius, Lithuania, airport, likely due to 'technical' reasons. Airport operations continue as usual.

One dead, multiple injured, after plane crashes in Vilnius

Following ICC ruling:

Following ICC ruling: Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant 'not enough,' death penalty must be issued for 'criminal' Israeli leaders, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei demands.

Following ICC ruling: Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

An Israeli civilian and soldiers were attacked by an Arab mob in Jerusalem. After rescuing the soldiers, the civilian was charged with assault.

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

Sirens in the Galilee:

One lightly injured following barrage on Nahariya

Hezbollah launches barrage of 20 missiles towards the Galilee, elderly man suffers shrapnel injury to his head.

One lightly injured following barrage on Nahariya

Israel weather:

Israel weather: Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Temperatures on Monday will be lower than the seasonal average and it will continue to rain. Temperatures to rise at the end of the week.

Israel weather: Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Estimate:

Estimate: Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

New report suggests that Iran may not have directed the terror cell which murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the UAE; Hamas, Islamic Jihad, suggested as possibilities.

Estimate: Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran