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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

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

'Heinous act'

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: Heinous act

WJC issues statement of condemnation following the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Jewish community in the UAE.

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: Heinous act

'Crime against the UAE'

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A crime against the UAE

UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an attack on our homeland, on our values and on our vision.

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A crime against the UAE

Austria:

Austria's far-right party wins state election in Styria for the first time

Austria's Freedom Party (FPO) achieves historic victory, a significant development following its strong performance in September’s general election.

Austria's far-right party wins state election in Styria for the first time

'A horrific crime'

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A horrific crime

White House National Security Council Spokesperson condemns murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an assault on the UAE and its rejection of violent extremism across the board.

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A horrific crime

Moving:

Moving: Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

The family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza, celebrated his 50th birthday at their home in Psagot - without him. Yonatan Razel sang in his memory.

Moving: Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

Report:

Report: Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

Report: Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

New details

New details: This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

New details: This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Bennett:

Bennett: 'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addressed the two-state solution during a campus tour in the United States: 'I will not give them another state so that they can murder us.'

Bennett: 'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

New ships and arms

New ships and arms | Billions of shekels acquisition approved for IDF

Ministerial Procurement Committee approved several acquisitions including the Reshef project – the next navy corvette – as well as the acquisition of hundreds of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

New ships and arms | Billions of shekels acquisition approved for IDF

HFC Chief at impact site:

HFC Chief at impact site: 'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

Home Front Command Commanding Officer Rafi Milo visited a rocket impact site in Haifa. 'The resilience and steadfast strength of the home front enable the IDF to continue operating, striking, and hitting our targets— we will persist and continue to do so.'

HFC Chief at impact site: 'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

Report:

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

An Iranian flight from Tehran to the Syrian capital had to turn around after threats by Israel which feared that it was carrying ammunition, together with its passengers.

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

150 Hezbollah targets raided, dozens of terrorists killed

The 36th Division is concluding its second consecutive month in Lebanon with a lengthy roster of operational successes.

150 Hezbollah targets raided, dozens of terrorists killed

Moving:

Moving: What will the hostages' return look like?

A year after the implementation of the previous hostage deal, the Hostages Families Forum published a moving video depicting family members of those still in captivity celebrating upon hearing of their release. The video is followed by the tagline: 'An entire nation is waiting.'

Moving: What will the hostages' return look like?

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

The IDF noted that, through COGAT, it has transferred 323 patients, caregivers, and medical staff from hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip over the past few weeks.

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

Ari & Yanky Hill - Ma ani mevakesh

Brothers Ari and Yanky Hill join forces in an emotional duet music video, "Ma Ani Mevakesh". The unique melody was composed by Chaim Gold, with musical production and arrangement by Eli Klein and Yitzi Berry.

Ari & Yanky Hill - Ma ani mevakesh

Netanyahu vows:

Netanyahu vows: 'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

Netanyahu vows: 'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

2 weeks after warning of an emerging potential threat to Israelis in Thailand, the National Security Council raised the threat level and published updated guidelines for Israelis in the country.

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

Rocket attack on central Israel:

3 hurt in Petah Tikva, 2 in Haifa in rocket attacks on central, northern Israel

Red alert sirens activated in Tel Aviv area after rockets fired from Lebanon in second attack on the center of the country today. 150 rockets fired from Lebanon so far today.

3 hurt in Petah Tikva, 2 in Haifa in rocket attacks on central, northern Israel

Dr. Yehiel Leiter

Cabinet approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US

Cabinet unanimously approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US, to replace Ambassador Mike Herzog on January 24, 2025.

Cabinet approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US

Israeli man murdered in Tennessee

Aviv Broeck, a young Israeli man from Rehovot who worked as a locksmith in Tennessee, was murdered and robbed after responding to a call from a client.

Israeli man murdered in Tennessee

Communities on 5 continents learn in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

One hundred and fifty communities on five continents participated in this year's Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning, marking four years since his passing.

Communities on 5 continents learn in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Nonstop rocket attacks:

Nonstrop rocket attacks: Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee

Woman in her 50s lightly wounded by shrapnel in barrage of 30 rockets. Hezbollah continues rocket and UAV launches throughout the morning.

Nonstrop rocket attacks: Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Site near Jousieh Crossing used to transfer weapons from Syria to Hezbollah through the terrorist group's 4400 Unit struck by IAF.

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Terrorism in UAE:

NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE

After the murder of Chabad emissary to UAE, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the National Security Council reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to the United Arab Emirates.

NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE

Rabbi Kogan's friend:

Rabbi Kogan's friend: 'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'

Dudi Rubinstein, a friend of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, speaks about his friend's dedicated work and the decision of Chabad emissaries in the UAE to 'lower their profile.'

Rabbi Kogan's friend: 'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

President Herzog: Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Murder:

Shocked responses to heinous murder of Chabad Rabbi

'We are shocked and pained by the heinous murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad's emissary in Abu Dhabi. This blatantly antisemitic attack reminds us that hatred of Jews exists everywhere,' says Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization.

Shocked responses to heinous murder of Chabad Rabbi

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters calls on public to 'do a mitzvah' in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found this morning.

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Canada:

Canadian coffee chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution

Coffee chain 'Second Cup' ends franchise agreement with woman who was filmed making Nazi salute, chanting 'the final solution is coming your way' during anti-Israel protest in Montreal.

Canadian coffee chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution

Finaeon's Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical AI oversight in cybersecurity

Finaeon CMO Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical oversight as AI enters the cybersecurity battlefield

Finaeon's Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical AI oversight in cybersecurity

Defense lawyer discloses:

Defense lawyer discloses: Eli Feldstein surprised that PM denied responsibility

Attorney Oded Savorai, defense attorney for the main suspect in the leaks affair from PM's Office, Eli Feldstein, says his client believed that he was acting on behalf of the PM and thought he was acting lawfully.

Defense lawyer discloses: Eli Feldstein surprised that PM denied responsibility

Terror in UAE

Terror in UAE: Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found

UAE announces that a body has been found during the search for Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, who went missing recently. PMO confirms Rabbi Kogan was murdered.

Terror in UAE: Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found

Former Chief Rabbi against secular permissiveness

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef tells about a case he presided over as Dayan of High Rabbinical court, when he severely reprimanded a mother for the secular education she gave her daughter.

Former Chief Rabbi against secular permissiveness

Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon

5 rockets intercepted after Red Alert alarms set off in northern and central Israel.

Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon