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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

Watch:

Watch: IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

The IDF published an illustration of Kfarkela, exposing terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its Radwan Forces in the heart of a civilian village

Watch: IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

Netanyahu declared unfit?

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and purposes' against Netanyahu

The leaders of the coalition parties in an unusual statement condemned potential efforts to declare Prime Minister Netanyahu unfit to lead during his testimony at his trial next month.

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and purposes' against Netanyahu

High tensions:

High tensions: Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Anti-Israel activists gathered to protest in the French capital ahead of the game between the Israeli and French national teams which is being held a week after mobs attacked Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

High tensions: Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt repeatedly urged Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish to speak out against a planned vigil for former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but she categorically refused to condemn the honoring of the October 7 mastermind.

Canadian mayor refuses to condemn event honoring Sinwar

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for Publication: Netanyahu's Chief of Staff accused of altering records

Tzachi Braverman accused of telling stenographer to alter time of conversation between PM and military secretary from 6:40 to 6:29 on the morning of October 7.

Cleared for Publication: Netanyahu's Chief of Staff accused of altering records

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein fell in battle in Lebanon

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, aged 21, grew up in Eli and lived in the town of Elazar. He is survived by his wife Miriam, his parents, and five siblings.

Cleared for publication: Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein fell in battle in Lebanon

Sa'ar to French FM:

Sa'ar to French FM: 'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

Israeli Foreign Minister speaks with French counterpart ahead of big match between the countries' national soccer teams, which is being played exactly a week after the Amsterdam soccer pogrom.

Sa'ar to French FM: 'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad targets in Syria

IDF strikes inflicted significant damage to the Islamic Jihad organization's command center and to its operatives in Syria.

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad targets in Syria

Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Commandos from the Egoz, Maglan, and Duvdevan Units have been operating in thicketed, mountainous terrain

Southern Lebanon: IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Indictment filed against terrorist who murdered 7 in Tel Aviv

Israel Police, ISA, complete investigation of terrorist who carried out a terror attack during Iran's October 1 missile barrage on Israel.

Indictment filed against terrorist who murdered 7 in Tel Aviv

Heroes of Samaria:

Heroes of Samaria: First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

As part of a series of interviews about the war heroes from Samaria, Arutz Sheva spoke with Sharona Ran, the mother of Captain Or Yosef Ran, who was killed in action on October 7th.

Heroes of Samaria: First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

Gazan Cleric:

Gazan Cleric: October 7th massacre contravened rules of Jihad

Gazan cleric Dr. Salman al-Dahi recently issued a fatwa stating that Hamas's attack went against Islamic law and jihad.

Gazan Cleric: October 7th massacre contravened rules of Jihad

IAF strikes in Dahieh - as a plane prepares to take off nearby

Israel strikes in Beirut's Dahieh suburb as plane prepares to take off from a nearby airport. Watch.

IAF strikes in Dahieh - as a plane prepares to take off nearby

Noa Kirel in the UN:

Noa Kirel in the UN: 'I worked with Gali and Ziv personally, they all must come home'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosted singing star Noa Kirel to talk about her work alongside two of the hostages till held in Gaza.

Noa Kirel in the UN: 'I worked with Gali and Ziv personally, they all must come home'

Pete Hegseth:

Pete Hegseth: 'No reason why the reestablishment of the Temple is not possible'

Trump's choice for US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, spoke about the right of the people of Israel to the Land of Israel and to the Temple Mount at an Arutz Sheva conference in 2018.

Pete Hegseth: 'No reason why the reestablishment of the Temple is not possible'

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

Over 140 launches struck, 200 Hezbollah terrorists threatening Israeli home front eliminated, as IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon.

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, IAF strikes over 100 terror targets

Among the terror targets struck in Gaza and southern Lebanon were weapons storehouses, launchers aimed at civilian areas in Israel, command centers, terror cells, and additional military infrastructure.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, IAF strikes over 100 terror targets

Canada:

Canada: Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally

Newly revealed documents show that two Ottawa teenagers who were arrested in December and February planned to bomb a pro-Israel demonstration on Parliament Hill.

Canada: Teens accused of plotting to bomb pro-Israel rally

2024 US elections:

2024 US elections: Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

The Associated Press and Fox News project that the GOP has secured the 218 House victories that make up the majority, with nine races yet to be called.

2024 US elections: Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

Trump classified docs case

Special counsel asks court to pause appeals in Trump classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith asks federal appeals court to pause proceedings in his effort to overturn decision to dismiss the criminal classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump and two others.

Special counsel asks court to pause appeals in Trump classified documents case

ICC arrest warrants case

Israel challenges impartiality of judge in ICC arrest warrants case

Israel raises concerns about potential bias by Slovenian ICC Judge Beti Hohler, who was appointed to help decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel challenges impartiality of judge in ICC arrest warrants case

Amsterdam:

Amsterdam: Anti-Israel protesters detained as demonstrations continue

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators carrying PLO flags detained in Amsterdam's city center after defying restrictions put in place following last week’s pogrom.

Amsterdam: Anti-Israel protesters detained as demonstrations continue

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump

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Watch: IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

IDF publishes footage of the interception of a drone in the area of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

Watch: IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton secures the position of Senate Republican Conference Chair.

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

In humanitarian area:

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in the humanitarian area in southern Gaza

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in the humanitarian area in southern Gaza

Six IDF soldiers fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Six soldiers of the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Six IDF soldiers fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in

Two IDF soldiers were wounded when a terrorist conducted a ramming attack at a checkpoint at the entrance of Dayr Qadis.

Two IDF soldiers wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

The IDF struck routes used by Hezbollah and the Syrian regime to smuggle weapons to the terror organization in Lebanon.

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

After PIJ hostage vid

Family relieved to see sign of life after PIJ hostage video, but worried over condition

Lena Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, the mother and girlfriend of hostage Sasha Troufanov, reacted to the video Islamic Jihad released showing him in captivity.

Family relieved to see sign of life after PIJ hostage video, but worried over condition

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Watch: US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems

CENTCOM forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities and weapons systems in Yemen.

Watch: US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems

Senior haredi rabbi:

Senior haredi rabbi: 'What would have happened if Netanyahu's son were abducted?'

Rabbi Dov Lando, the senior rabbi of the Lithuanian (non-hassidic) haredi community, met with family members of hostages, prayed for their return, and discussed efforts to bring them home.

Senior haredi rabbi: 'What would have happened if Netanyahu's son were abducted?'

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

Crown Heights:

Crown Heights: Jew attacked by knife-carrying bike thief

A Chabad hassid tracked down his stolen bicycle and was attacked by the thief who was found to be carrying a knife.

Crown Heights: Jew attacked by knife-carrying bike thief

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli plans to strike on Iran

Asif W. Rahman, who worked abroad for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and charged with two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli plans to strike on Iran

Information received hours before massacre was passed to Netanyahu's office

Intelligence officer in the Prime Minister's Office received warning of the October 7 massacre hours before it happened, due to suspicious signs in Gaza - but was told that the events were not unusual.

Information received hours before massacre was passed to Netanyahu's office

In Tel Aviv:

New Nefesh B'Nefesh center in Tel Aviv offers support for lone soldiers, new immigrants

The new Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center is located in the Azrieli tower, in the heart of Tel Aviv.

New Nefesh B'Nefesh center in Tel Aviv offers support for lone soldiers, new immigrants