Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon
5 rockets intercepted after Red Alert alarms set off in northern and central Israel.
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Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Confident that the war could end in 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to proposals from leaders of African, Asian, and Arab countries on how to end the war: I also want to see the proposals from the new US President.
EU Foreign Policy chief:
EU Foreign Policy chief: All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling
Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.
'Courageous decision'
Erdogan welcomes ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Courageous decision
Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran
Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.
Jordan:
Jordan: Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized
Man opens fire near the Israeli embassy in Amman and is later neutralized. Jordanian security forces close the road to the embassy. Three police officers injured.
Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary
Rollins served as White House domestic policy chief during Trump’s first presidency and is currently the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, which has been instrumental in preparing for Trump’s return to the White House.
Turkish FM denies Hamas relocated to Turkey
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says reports that Hamas' political bureau had relocated to Turkey "gossip" meant to pressure Hamas.
'Appalling antisemitism'
Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal: Appalling antisemitism
Prime Minister Trudeau and other politicians condemn violent anti-Israel protests in Montreal. Trudeau: Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.
PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan
The Prime Minister's Office has categorically rejected claims that the Prime Minister was shown the Hamas invasion plan before the war.
Trump and the hostages
How will the incoming president handle the remaining hostages in Gaza - including several American citizens?
WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations
In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.
Missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary may have been followed
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, suspected kidnapped from Abu Dhabi, is married to the niece of Mumbai massacre victim and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; Kogan's vehicle received a speeding ticket on its way to Oman.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'
Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.
IDF completes third round of strikes in Dahieh
Targets of IDF strike in Beirut include several Hezbollah command centers, additional terrorist infrastructure, intentionally embedded in civilian areas.
Hebron:
Hebron: Dozens of Israelis attack Central Command chief Avi Bluth
Dozens of extremist youths cursed and shouted slogans against the IDF and pursued the Central Command chief Avi Bluth and other officers who accompanied him while declaring them "Traitors.''
Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage
'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.
Lloyd Austin speaks with Defense Min. Katz on Lebanon ceasefire deal
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on potential ceasefire deal with Lebanon, regional threats, and ongoing Israeli operations.
Montreal:
Montreal: Demonstrators burn Netanyahu effigy
Pro-Palestinian protest in Montreal turns violent, with demonstrators smashing windows, setting vehicles ablaze, and burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Target of the Beirut strike: Hezbollah's acting Chief of Staff
Mohammad Haidar, also known as Abu Ali Haidar, was considered a close associate of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the past, he served as a Lebanese MP from the Hezbollah political party.
Footage from Jabaliya:
Footage from Jabaliya: Terrorist sniper observes soldiers - and is eliminated
In the heart of Jabaliya: This is how Givati Brigade soldiers eliminated a sniper who observed the forces.
IDF forces discover Iranian-made cannon on Mount Dov
IDF troops locate, dismantle, Iranian-made weapons aimed towards the State of Israel.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing
It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.
Report:
Report: Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape
While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.
In southern Lebanon
IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre, southern Lebanon
IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.
Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:
Jonathan Pollard’s bold call: Destroy Hezbollah or retire
In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.
French MP:
French MP: 'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'
French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Ready to launch anti-tank missile and UAV found and destroyed
IDF troops continue to operate to dismantle a significant Hezbollah terrorist center, which includes combat compounds, anti-tank positions, numerous weapons storage facilities containing grenades, firearms, combat equipment, observation posts, and more.
Hungarian PM:
Hungarian PM: 'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.
In Depth:
In-Depth: Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. What was this practice, and how will the decision change Israel?
'Staunch supporter of Israel'
United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary
United Hatzalah congratulated Howard Lutnick who has donated millions of dollars to the organization.
Shabbat Hebron - despite the war
Large crowds are expected to visit Hebron this Shabbat to read the Torah portion regarding Abraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the cave itself.
IDF neutralizes explosive traps in Jabaliya
So far, approximately 300 structures, rigged with hundreds of explosives as ambushes against IDF troops have been located and neutralized.
Defense Minister Katz ends use of administrative detention against Jewish settlers
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander eliminated
Khalid Abu Daqqa, Commander of the Islamic Jihad's Rocket Unit, eliminated while operating inside the Humanitarian Area in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
Report:
Report: Trump team already preparing measures against ICC
Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.
J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
Self-proclaimed 'pro-Israel, pro-peace' organization claims ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is not antisemitic, says move is sign Israel needs to change course and end war with Hamas.
House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic, illegitimate' ICC decision
US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.
Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament
A 9-year-old from Mazkeret Batya won first place despite having joined the competition almost at the last minute.
Kim Jong Un:
Kim Jong Un: Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war
North Korean leader accuses the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, says the Korean peninsula is facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war.
