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El Al announces Shabbat rescue flights from Amsterdam

Israeli airline announces it will run free last-minute flights to bring Israelis home from Amsterdam today, even on Shabbat, following the pogrom against Israeli soccer fans.

Guy Shabtai succumbs to injuries 2 weeks after being wounded in battle in Lebanon

Guy, a 40-year-old resident of Jerusalem, was a teacher at the Horev school in the capital.

European Jewish Congress"

EJC: Amsterdam pogrom shows 'where uncontrolled anti-Israel demonstrations lead'

EJC President Dr. Ariel Muzicant expresses horror and outrage at last night's pogrom in Amsterdam.

Foreign Ministry guidelines for Israelis in Amsterdam

Israelis in Amsterdam advised to avoid displaying Jewish symbols, fly back to Israel as quickly as possible following antisemitic pogrom.

Netanyahu to Dutch PM:

Netanyahu to Dutch PM: 'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning, spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and emphasized the great importance of the Dutch government ensuring the wellbeing of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those who were wounded and injured in the disturbances.

International Law Expert:

International Law Expert: 'Country that hosts ICC, ICJ allows antisemitic pogrom'

Kohelet Policy Forum member and international law expert Prof. Eugene Kontorovich noted that Holland, the site of last night's antisemitic pogrom in Amsterdam, is also the site of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, where Israel and Israeli leaders are under investigation on false accusations of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Geert Wilders:

Geert Wilders: 'Jew hunt in the streets of Amsterdam'

Jewish, European and US leaders condemn shocking violence against Jews leaving Amsterdam soccer game.

Israel to dispatch rescue flights following Amsterdam pogrom

Both civilian and military planes will be sent to bring Israeli emergency teams to Holland and bring Jews back to Israel.

Night of horror

Violence in Amsterdam: Israeli soccer fans attacked by Arabs

Hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans report being attacked by Arabs as they left the stadium where Maccabi's game against AFC Ajax took place. At least 10 fans injured, two people unaccounted for. An Israeli who was present at the scene: "The police only arrived after half an hour."

Shuafat:

Shuafat: Border Police officers neutralize driver who ignored calls to stop

Vehicle drives towards officers at a checkpoint in the Shuafat area and ignores calls to stop. The officers open fire and neutralize the driver.

Israel considering striking Iran's proxies in Iraq

The number of attacks carried out by the Iranian militias in Iraq against Israel has led to a debate on whether to strike in the country's territory in order to harm Iranian activities there.

First appointment:

First appointment: Trump names Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff

President-elect Donald Trump announces that his campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff when he assumes office in January. She will be the first woman to hold the role.

'A brave man'

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory: A brave man

In first public comments on US election, Russian President congratulates Trump on his victory and commends Trump’s courage during the assassination attempt against him last July.

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: A trusted partner and friend

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense praised outgoing Defense Minister's "expertise, professionalism, and seasoned judgment in addressing pressing security challenges".

Man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car is charged

Christopher Husary, 37, wore a mask and a Hezbollah t-shirt during the June incident; he has now been arrested, and faces charges.

Knesset advances:

Knesset advances: Dramatic reduction in public transportation fines

In preliminary reading, Knesset plenum approves bill to reduce fines for public transportation passengers who forgot to pass their card, but who hold daily or monthly passes.

Gallant to Austin:

Yoav Gallant to Lloyd Austin: Thank you for your support during Israel's darkest hour

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, thanking him for his support for Israel over the course of the war, and emphasizing the special bond between the two countries.

Betar USA takes control of 'notorious antisemitic websites'

World Betar expresses support for Betar USA cyber operation targeting 'platforms promoting hate against the Jewish people and the state of Israel,' including SJP sites.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

Chief of Staff: In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

'Nothing symbolizes victory more than the safe return of residents, and we will make this journey together,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells municipal leaders of northern Israel.

At the Western Wall:

'Hatikva' sung at the Western Wall, during the Nahal Brigade's swearing-in ceremony

IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade attend swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall. Watch.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Israeli President and US President-Elect speak 2 days after Trump's reelection and discuss the need to return the hostages. In their call, President Trump stressed his love and support for the State of Israel.

Biden's 1st speech after election:

Biden's 1st speech after election: On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power

Outgoing US President in first remarks since this week's election says America's electoral system is honest, fair, and transparent.'

PM extends US Ambassador Herzog's term until Trump's inauguration

Netanyahu will announce Israel's next Ambassador to the US tomorrow after asking current Ambassador Michael Herzog to remain past the end of his term until January 20.

Military judge restores plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Families of 9/11 victims outraged after judge orders restoration of plea deal that spares Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi from standing trial and the death penalty.

Watch:

Watch: Cars in flames after being struck by rocket in Kiryat Yam

Hezbollah fires a heavy barrage towards the Haifa and Kiryat area. A rocket directly struck two cars that caught fire. There were no casualties.

Uproar after banner erasing Israel allowed at soccer championship

European Jewish Association calls on Union of European Football Associations to discipline Paris Saint- after fans displayed a huge “Free Palestine” banner covering all of Israel in a keffiyeh.

Watch:

Watch: The battle in which 5 soldiers fell in Lebanon

IDF publishes documentation from battle at Hezbollah compound in which 5 soldiers were killed and 16 were wounded while dozens of Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.

Jewish students assaulted at DePaul University

2 Jewish students displaying support for Israel attacked and punched by masked assailants on university campus in Chicago.

DOJ to wind down cases against Trump ahead of inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations against President-Elect on accusations of attempting to overturn 2020 election, mishandling of classified documents to be closed following Trump's victory.

New moving song:

New moving song: The young hostage wishes to fly free "Like a butterfly"

David H Green and Eyal Mazig presents AI based clip about a 12 year old hostage in Gaza, who wishes he could be a butterfly - so he could fly free.

'He loved to work'

Father of teen killed in rocket strike remembers son: 'He loved to work'

The father of Sivan Sadeh, who was killed by a Hezbollah rocket while working in a field, eulogized his son and spoke about his will to enlist in a combat unit.

'Keep your promise'

Hostage's father to Trump: 'We need you to keep your promise to help hostages'

Tzvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage by Hamas, sent a letter to the President-Elect stating: 'The time has come for Israel to make the rules of the deal with Hamas from a position of strength and power that will ensure that our hostages will be the last in our history.'

Israeli journalist reveals:

Israeli journalist reveals: Trump sued me for millions and lost

Rina Matsliah recounted the time that the current President-Elect of the United States sued her for ten million dollars. 'You should know that Donald Trump lost to me. I beat him. He didn't get a penny.'

Released hostage to Trump:

Released hostage to Trump: 'I beg, promise hostages' return remains top priority'

Released hostage Sapir Cohen, who recently met with Donald Trump, sent the President-Elect a letter begging him not to forget the hostages.

Orthodox Jew brutally attacked in attempted mugging in New York

Two masked men approached a Hassidic Jew in his 50s in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, asked him what type of phone he had, and then proceeded to beat him with a stick.

Haredi vote tip the scales?

Did the Haredi vote tip the scales? Distribution of the Jewish voting map in Pennsylvania

Historic change! Haredi consultant claims Trump skewed traditional voting patterns of the Jewish community, which historically leaned toward Democrats.

$5.2 billion deal

Israel purchases 25 advanced F-15 fighter jets in $5.2 billion deal

The new F-15IA aircraft will be equipped with cutting-edge weapon systems, including the integration of state-of-the-art Israeli technologies. Delivery of the F-15 aircraft will begin in 2031, with 4-6 aircraft to be supplied annually.

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator who committed suicide

The IAF is reconsidering allowing military burial for IAF reserve combat navigator Asaf Dagan after new evidence indicates he committed suicide while en route to reserve duty.

Thomas Friedman:

Thomas Friedman: 'Harris lost because of woke anti-Israel progressiveness'

Friedman says that Netanyahu called Trump so quickly because he fears the President-Elect.

Shiloh Jnc. in Binyamin:

Armed citizen's quick response prevents serious attack at Shiloh Junction in Binyamin

Footage shows terrorist deliberately running over civilians standing at a bus stop, getting out of the car and chasing them until he is neutralized by armed citizen.