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Leaked documents case

Leaked documents case: Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody

Supreme Court accepts the State Attorney's Office appeal and rules that the two suspects in the case will remain in custody until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Leaked documents case: Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody

Miracle In Haifa synagogue:

Miracle In Haifa synagogue: 'There was a huge explosion, it's a miracle no one was there'

A hasidic resident of Haifa said that the city has not had an explosion as big as the one during a rocket strike on a local synagogue this evening since the war broke out.

Miracle In Haifa synagogue: 'There was a huge explosion, it's a miracle no one was there'

A gift after the funeral:

Ivri sent his wife flowers and chocolate, it arrived after his funeral

Ivri Dickshtein sent his wife flowers and chocolate for Shabbat, along with a chilling letter; she received it following his Friday afternoon funeral.

Ivri sent his wife flowers and chocolate, it arrived after his funeral

Poland:

Poland: Warsaw Ghetto monument desecrated

Unknown vandals defaced the monument to the uprising with red paint. Local police have opened an investigation into the incident.

Poland: Warsaw Ghetto monument desecrated

The special object in the Prime Minister's Office

US official who recently visited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is surprised by a central display: Books of Tanya printed in Lebanon during the First Lebanon War.

The special object in the Prime Minister's Office

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF confirms Tyre strikes, reveals location of Hezbollah weapons storage facility near mosque and clinics.

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

The term is a slur based on Jewish appointees who supervised other Jewish inmates held by the Nazis and has since come to be a general term for one who betrays other Jews.

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

Metula declared closed military zone

'This is a historic day, which will remove another significant threat from the town of Metula, from the residents of the north, and from the citizens of the State of Israel,' Metula Council chief David Azoulay says.

Metula declared closed military zone

Sanzer Rebbe faints during prayers

Sanzer Rebbe undergoes series of tests to rule out heart issue, source says infection caused 'great weakness.'

Sanzer Rebbe faints during prayers

Synagogue hit after 10 projectiles launched towards Haifa

At one of the sites hit, damage was caused to vehicles, a building, electric power lines, and a synagogue, MDA chief Eli Bin says.

Synagogue hit after 10 projectiles launched towards Haifa

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich, 21 from Jerusalem, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced.

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon

Pursuit near Jerusalem:

Youth steals ambulance from Hadassah Hospital

The incident began after a young man approached a MDA team near an ambulance in the hospital's emergency area - and spontaneously entered the ambulance and escaped the scene quickly.

Youth steals ambulance from Hadassah Hospital

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

IDF commandos located a mobile rocket launcher, underground weapons storehouse, and more. Watch.

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

Fourth round of strikes

Fourth round of strikes in one day: IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.

Fourth round of strikes in one day: IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

Accused of 'genocide'

Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis, accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Jewish organizations condemn incident in which small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation from an Israeli couple, claiming that Israelis are “responsible for genocide”.

Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis, accuses Israel of 'genocide'

France:

France: Terrorist who murdered US and Israeli diplomats to be released

French court orders conditional release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a PFLP terrorist who has spent 40 years in prison for the 1982 killings of US military attaché Charles Robert Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

France: Terrorist who murdered US and Israeli diplomats to be released

Report:

Report: Jared Kushner to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts

CNN report: Despite not likely taking a formal role within the new Trump administration, Trump's son-in-law is seen as central to its Middle East strategy.

Report: Jared Kushner to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts

Classified docs leak

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution in classified docs leak

Yonatan Urich, adviser and spokesman for Netanyahu and a Likud spokesman, questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in the case involving the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution in classified docs leak

Israel destroyed top-secret nuclear research facility at Parchin

Israel destroyed 'sophisticated' research equipment, significantly damaged Iran's efforts to resume nuclear research, Axios reports, quoting officials.

Israel destroyed top-secret nuclear research facility at Parchin

Near Disaster:

Near Disaster: Air traffic controller violated regulations due to mobile phone

The Air Force has decided to send an air traffic controller, a reserve officer with the rank of captain, to eight days of detention and dismiss him due to a safety violation.

Near Disaster: Air traffic controller violated regulations due to mobile phone

Doug Burgum:

Doug Burgum: 'Judea and Samaria is Iran's seventh front'

Incoming Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Binyamin last month as a guest of Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz.

Doug Burgum: 'Judea and Samaria is Iran's seventh front'

Source:

Source: Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Hezbollah received copy of US ceasefire proposal, will issue response after examining it, report says.

Source: Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Family of IAF navigator sues to have him recognized as casualty

The family of Asaf Dagan intends to petition the Supreme Court demanding a military burial ceremony for him following a dispute with the IDF over whether he counts as a military casualty.

Family of IAF navigator sues to have him recognized as casualty

More psychological terror:

More psychological terror: Fourth sign of life from hostage Sasha Trufanov

Islamic Jihad publishes fourth video, second within a week, of hostage Sasha Trufanov - this time with him begging Shas chief Aryeh Deri not to let him die in Gaza.

More psychological terror: Fourth sign of life from hostage Sasha Trufanov

Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Samaria governor Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who came to speak to the French Jewish community.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France

Watch:

Watch: Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, killed in action in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem.

Watch: Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

2024 Shabbat Project: The most important yet

Shabbat Project 2024 brings together Jews of all backgrounds in more than 1,500 cities and over 100 countries, including more than 800,000 Israelis. 'We have the gift of Shabbat. Let’s keep it together.'

2024 Shabbat Project: The most important yet

MK Ohad Tal:

MK Ohad Tal: 'We need to seize these opportunities to apply sovereignty'

'Huge opportunities are waiting ahead, to apply sovereignty, to do what Israel needs to,' MK Ohad Tal says, praising US President-elect Donald Trump's newest cabinet picks.

MK Ohad Tal: 'We need to seize these opportunities to apply sovereignty'

Rabbi Moshe Lewin:

Rabbi Moshe Lewin: 'European Jewry will not succumb to antisemitism'

During his visit to Amsterdam with a delegation of peace-seeking leaders, Rabbi Lewin addresses pressing issues: rising antisemitism in Europe, strong ties with Azerbaijan, and the complex Israel-France relationship.

Rabbi Moshe Lewin: 'European Jewry will not succumb to antisemitism'

New poll: Likud weakens, opposition parties gain power

Coalition parties projected to win 48 Knesset seats, as center-left opposition parties projected to win 62, poll shows.

New poll: Likud weakens, opposition parties gain power

Minister Eli Cohen:

Minister Eli Cohen: We expect Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran

Energy Minister tells Reuters Israel expects the Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, potentially creating opportunity for additional peace agreements.

Minister Eli Cohen: We expect Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran

'F--k you!'

'F--k you!' Ilhan Omar uses expletive against pro-Israel protesters on Capitol Hill

Minnesota lawmaker uses expletive in response to pro-Israel protesters on Capitol Hill who called her out for her refusal to condemn Hamas and demanded that she “go to Gaza.”

'F--k you!' Ilhan Omar uses expletive against pro-Israel protesters on Capitol Hill

Report:

Report: Musk met Iran's UN ambassador

Two Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York to discuss ways to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.

Report: Musk met Iran's UN ambassador

Trump's first promise to Israel

President-elect Trump's associates have delivered an explicit promise that as soon as he enters the White House, he will remove all restrictions on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel.

Trump's first promise to Israel

Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary

President-elect Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

'If I die - let it be for Israel'

The last letter from the soldier who fell in Gaza: 'If I die - let it be for Israel'

Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin left his family a letter before he fell in battle: 'Don't sink in sorrow about what happened since I'm in a better place.'

The last letter from the soldier who fell in Gaza: 'If I die - let it be for Israel'

Last-ditch effort:

Last-ditch effort: Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Last-ditch effort: Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

US rejects UN report accusing Israel of genocide

State Department spokesperson points out factual errors in anti-Israel UN report, also rejects Human Rights Watch report claiming evacuations of civilians from war zones in Gaza are crimes against humanity.

US rejects UN report accusing Israel of genocide