Former IDF soldier elected to NY State Assembly
Daniel Norber, a dual US-Israeli citizen who served in the IDF Military Police, was elected to represent Northern Hempstead in the New York State Assembly.
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Aliyah Day:
Aliyah Day: The Olim of Carmay Hanadiv are awaiting more to join
On Aliyah Day, join us in the new and growing neighborhood of Carmay Hanadiv, where new Olim are greeted with open arms as they fulfill their dreams.
Will the IDF close its haredi administrative division?
IDF examining option of dismantling haredi military 'administration,' due to sharp criticism of its functioning and performance in recent years, report says.
Security forces demolish buildings in hilltop community
Security forces evacuated and destroyed buildings in the Tzur Harel hilltop community, named for fallen soldier Harel Sharvit, whose birthday is today.
Russian official:
Russian official: 'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'
An official in the Kremlin has confirmed reports that Russia would be involved in talks between Israel and Lebanon.
Provocation on Veterans Day
Provocation on Veterans Day: Columbia students to protest in honor of 'martyrs'
Columbia University Apartheid Divest announces intention to hold an unsanctioned event Monday to protest "the American war machine".
Iran-Saudi relations
Iran-Saudi relations: Saudi Arabia's military chief visits Tehran
Saudi Arabia's military chief Fayyad al-Ruwaili visits Tehran, holds discussions with Iran's top military commander, General Mohammad Bagheri.
Sirens in Beit Shemesh
Sirens in Beit Shemesh and the area, IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen
Sirens sounded before 6:00 a.m. in Beit Shemesh and the surrounding area. IAF intercepts projectile from Yemen that did not cross into Israeli territory.
Message of solidarity
Macron to attend France-Israel soccer match in message of solidarity
French President's office says his decision to attend Thursday's game aims to "send a message of fraternity and solidarity" after the Amsterdam pogrom.
Progress in ceasefire talks in the north
Officials involved in the negotiations say significant progress has been made towards an agreement in the north. Israel demanding freedom of action in the event that Hezbollah re-arms itself.
Netanyahu trials:
PM's trials: Netanyahu seeks to postpone testimony by two and a half months
In an appeal to Jerusalem District Court, Prime Minister's attorneys argue that the security situation in recent months has prevented proper preparation for the testimony.
Doha's request to Israel:
Doha's request to Israel: Do not eliminate senior Hamas officials on Qatari soil
Qatari request not to eliminate senior Hamas officials on the country's soil was recently forwarded to Israel.
Why did Israel tweet thousands of missile emojis?
Popular X account "@Israel", which is operated by the Foreign Ministry, tweets thousands of missile emojis. This is the reason.
Jake Sullivan:
Jake Sullivan: 'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas and stated that Hamas 'communicating to the mediators is no, we will not do a ceasefire and hostage deal at this time.'
IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad head of operations in Gaza
Muhammad Abu Sakhil was a significant figure for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the planning and execution of terrorist activities and coordinating attacks with Hamas against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.
NSC to Israelis abroad:
NSC to Israelis abroad: Avoid sporting and cultural events
Following the attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam and in light of calls among terrorist-supporter groups to harm Israelis and Jews the Israeli National Security Council is calling on Israelis to avoid Israeli sporting events abroad.
'May the Jews kill them'
'May the Jews kill them' | Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war
Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'
Southern Lebanon
Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery in southern Lebanon
Within the compound, the troops located command rooms, living quarters, and weapon storage facilities filled with arms and combat equipment - ready to be used to infiltrate Israel.
$10 mil. bounty on his head
Salim Ayyash, who participated in murder of Lebanese PM, eliminated in Syria
al-Arabiya reported that Salim Ayyash, who was sentenced to five life sentences for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, was killed in an airstrike in Syria.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar:
Foreign Minister Sa’ar: New antisemitism has a goal: Destruction of the State of Israel
Foreign Minister Sa'ar says that 'Our current battle is a clear battle of awareness, also fought in the media and on social networks. The truth is on our side, and we must spread it worldwide.'
Will he be back?
Will he be back? Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the Trump administration
While previous reports indicated that the President-Elect's son-in-law would not return to the White House, Israel Hayom reported that he has begun advising on the creation of the new administration.
Seconds from disaster:
Seconds from disaster: Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down
An Israeli civilian aircraft took off without authorization, setting off sirens in central Israel and nearly causing the IAF to shoot it down.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'
Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'
Freedom of the press?
Freedom of the press? Facebook bans Arutz Sheva due to news reports
Arutz Sheva's English Facebook page was suspended after several posts reporting various events during the war were removed for 'hate speech.'
Four teens, friends of Ahuvya Sandak, convicted of racist stone throwing
About four years after he was killed in a car accident during a police chase, the Jerusalem court convicted four friends of Ahuvya Sandak, who were with him in the car.
Captured Hamas films show terrorists torturing Palestinians
Men are shown being beaten, shackled, and suspended in stress positions, while interrogators watch impassively.
After the pogrom
World Betar activists demonstrate against antisemitism in Amsterdam
Activists from the World Betar movement are holding rally today in Amsterdam’s Dam Square to stand up against antisemitism in Europe following the pogrom that took place in the city on Thursday night.
Suspected Blackmail:
Suspected Blackmail: Netanyahu's chief of staff sent warning letter to journalist
Tzachi Braverman's lawyer demands a retraction and a compensation of 100 thousand shekels. "An unfounded attempt to attribute actions that never happened"
Trump promised sweeping crackdown on gender-affirming care
In a Truth Social video from 2023 that has made the rounds following his reelection, Trump pledged to push legislation banning federal support for gender-affirming care, to order investigations into possible side effects, and to promote education on traditional family roles.
3 wounded in Hebzollah rocket barrage on northern Israel
2 moderately hurt, 1 lightly hurt, after rocket strike on avocado farm in the area of Moshav Ben Ami near Nahariya.
Major step in implementing Arrow 3 Missile Defense System sale to German
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the German Federal Ministry of Defence have begun coordinating joint preparations for the initial deployment of the Israeli Arrow 3 system on German soil in 2025.
Amsterdam pogrom victim:
Amsterdam pogrom victim: 'They beat us like dogs, people around didn't intervene'
Tzvi Kedar, who was injured in the lynching in Amsterdam, recounted how locals saw the Israeli fans being beaten and refrained from intervening, noting that the local authorities refused to help.
In shoadow of Amsterdam pogrom
Portuguese Holocaust Museum and British Embassy mark anniversary of Kristallnacht
British Embassy in Portugal sponsors Kristallnacht commemoration at the Holocaust Museum in Oporto, Portugal. President of Porto Jewish Community: “Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth.”
DC's only kosher restaurant's windows smashed on anniversary of Kristallnacht
Char Bar, the only kosher restaurant in Washington DC, was vandalized last night.
Final US election results:
Final US election results: Trump wins 312 electoral votes, Harris 226
Arizona declared for the President-Elect, completing Trump's sweep of all 7 battleground states in last week's election. Trump also won the popular vote and will enjoy a Republican-majority Senate,
Why the USA is demanding Qatar expel Hamas
America has increased it's efforts against Hamas following the execution of American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
DePaul U. assault
Jewish students suffer concussion, broken wrist in assault at DePaul U. assault
The two Jewish students who were hospitalized after being attacked from behind on their Chicago campus spoke out for the first time since the attack, vow to continue their pro-Israel activism.
Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that over the past day, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled many terror infrastructure sites, as well as a weapons storage facility in the area.
Pelosi claims:
Pelosi claims: Biden’s delay in exiting the race hurt the Democrats
Former US House of Representatives Speaker claims that if Biden had ended his reelection bid sooner, the Democratic Party could have held a competitive nominating process to choose his replacement.
Report:
Report: US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen
Houthi media reports that coalition warplanes from the United States and Britain carried out a series of precision strikes on military installations in Sanaa.
