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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.

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator who committed suicide

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.

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

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.

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

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IDF begins operations in Beit Lahia | IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

IDF begins operations in Beit Lahia | IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

Light aircraft hit by interceptor shrapnel while in flight

Two crew members, who landed safely, were aboard the plane when the shrapnel hit. The plane sustained damage.

Light aircraft hit by interceptor shrapnel while in flight

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Attempted attack in E. J'lem

Attempted attack in eastern J'lem: Terrorist speeds towards officers and is neutralized

Border Police officers neutralize terrorist who tried to carry out a ramming attack in Anata. No injuries among the officers.

Attempted attack in eastern J'lem: Terrorist speeds towards officers and is neutralized

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

Flash drive found in Rafah with video showing terrorists watching Al Jazeera and talking about hostage Almog Seroussi and the protests in Israel.

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

Bonfire and clashes with police

Watch: Heated protest outside PM's residence, a bonfire and clashes with police

Demonstrators clash with police at left-wing demonstration against the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. One person arrested.

Watch: Heated protest outside PM's residence, a bonfire and clashes with police

'Confident he will facilitate peace'

Ukrainian Jewish communities congratulate Trump: Confident he will facilitate peace

Rabbi Mayer Stambler, Chairman of the Jewish Communities of Ukraine, issues statement congratulating US President-elect Donald Trump: The Biblical values he champions will undoubtedly guide the world toward a better future.

Ukrainian Jewish communities congratulate Trump: Confident he will facilitate peace

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities in southern Lebanon

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities in southern Lebanon

Harris after election loss:

Harris after election loss: We must accept the results of this election

US Vice President addresses the nation after election loss: I told Trump that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power. A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.

Harris after election loss: We must accept the results of this election

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

Israeli youth Divan Sadeh killed in rocket barrage on northern Israel while working in agricultural area.

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

'Greatest comeback in history'

'Greatest comeback in history' | Trump elected to be 47th President of the US

Live updates: Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential elections, choosing between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. According to AP and NYT, Trump has won 292 electoral votes, more than the 270 required to win.

'Greatest comeback in history' | Trump elected to be 47th President of the US

Families of American hostages implore Trump to work to free them

The families of the seven American citizens still held captive by Hamas in Gaza released a statement calling on the President-Elect to work with the outgoing administration to secure the immediate release of the hostages.

Families of American hostages implore Trump to work to free them

Foreign worker likely killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

The body of a foreign worker was found near the village of Masarik. His shrapnel injuries suggest he was killed by a Hezbollah rocket.

Foreign worker likely killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

Psagot Winery launches 'Trump' wine, toasts his victory

Binyamin Regional Council head Yisrael Ganz participates in festive launch of the 'Trump 'wine and celebration of his reelection.

Psagot Winery launches 'Trump' wine, toasts his victory

Freed hostage tells UN:

Freed hostage tells UN: 'No one at the UN lifted a finger to free my friends'

Former hostage Mia Schem recounts horrors of captivity in Gaza and advocates for the hostages at UN General Assembly session on Israel's anti-UNRWA legislation.

Freed hostage tells UN: 'No one at the UN lifted a finger to free my friends'

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

The IAF struck command centers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

MK Rothman says prayer for Donald Trump's success

MK Simcha Rothman, opened Constitution Committee session with wishes and congratulations to Donald Trump, on winning the 2024 US presidential elections.

MK Rothman says prayer for Donald Trump's success

Trump, Netanyahu speak, discuss US-Israel relations and Iran

Israeli PM is among the first to speak with the US President-Elect following his reelection. The two discussed the Iranian threat during their 20-minute conversation.

Trump, Netanyahu speak, discuss US-Israel relations and Iran

Over 1 million polio vaccines administered to Gaza children

COGAT and IDF announce the completion of the 2nd polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza.

Over 1 million polio vaccines administered to Gaza children

Record six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the New York State legislature.

A record number of six observant, yarmulke wearing Jews, were elected to the New York State legislature.

Record six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the New York State legislature.

Watch:

Watch: Huge billboard congratulating Trump in Tel Aviv

Billboard congratulates President-Elect Trump on his election victory, calls on him to "make Israel great."

Watch: Huge billboard congratulating Trump in Tel Aviv

Israeli minister congratulates First Lady on presidential victory

Israel's Social Equality & Women's Advancement Minister, May Golan, congratulates Melania Trump on the presidential victory, 'I eagerly anticipate our joint efforts on behalf of women in both our nations.'

Israeli minister congratulates First Lady on presidential victory

Initial report:

Initial report: 4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Barrage of 50 rockets fired at Israel. 4 people wounded in Upper Galilee Moshav,

Initial report: 4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Antisemitism in USA:

Jewish businesses vandalized in Pico-Robertson, LA

Another night of broken glass for Jewish businesses in Pico Robertson, the most heavily Jewish neighborhood in America outside of New York. Local residents say attacks have made them prouder to be Jewish and refuse to be intimidated.

Jewish businesses vandalized in Pico-Robertson, LA

Danon:

Danon: 'Confident Trump will continue to stand with Israel at UN'

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon congratulates US President-Elect, says 'Israel and the US share the same values, same future, same enemies.'

Danon: 'Confident Trump will continue to stand with Israel at UN'

WJC congratulates Trump, stresses need to safeguard Jewish communities

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump on his reelection and stressed the importance of protecting American Jewish communities under the incoming administration.

WJC congratulates Trump, stresses need to safeguard Jewish communities

On the Knesset stage

On the Knesset stage: Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood at the podium in the Knesset Plenum, congratulated President-Elect Trump, and called for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the death penalty for terrorists.

On the Knesset stage: Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

Netanyahu on Trump victory:

Netanyahu congratulates Trump: 'Recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and US'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Issac Herzog congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump on his apparent victory in the elections. Herzog: 'I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples.'

Netanyahu congratulates Trump: 'Recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and US'

Watch:

Watch: Israeli journalists celebrate Trump's victory

The Channel 14 panel broke into song while panelist Shimon Riklin recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, which is recited upon new and joyous events.

Watch: Israeli journalists celebrate Trump's victory

Watch:

Watch: Trump: 'We're going to help our country heal'

Donald Trump addressed his campaign's watch party after a clear path was set for him to win the election.

Watch: Trump: 'We're going to help our country heal'

Watch:

Watch: Fox News declares Trump winner of the 2024 elections

Fox News has called Pennsylvania for Donald Trump setting a clear path for the former president.

Watch: Fox News declares Trump winner of the 2024 elections

Israelis demand Palestinian olive harvest be cancelled

Residents of Judea and Samaria claim that the harvest serves as a cover for acts of surveillance and terrorism on a regular basis.

Israelis demand Palestinian olive harvest be cancelled

Ben Shapiro:

Ben Shapiro: Turning point was Trump's visit to Rebbe's grave

American conservative political commentator says that the turning point of the election was when he accompanied former President Trump at the grave of the Lubavitch Rebbe.

Ben Shapiro: Turning point was Trump's visit to Rebbe's grave

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

US warns Iraq:

US warns Iraq: Don't let Iran attack from your soil, Israel could retaliate

Axios reports that the Biden administration has warned the Iraqi government that failure to prevent any Iranian-led attack on Israel from Iraqi territory could prompt Israel to launch a retaliatory strike on Iraq.

US warns Iraq: Don't let Iran attack from your soil, Israel could retaliate

US official:

US official: The decision to fire Gallant is concerning

US official expresses concern following Netanyahu's decision to fire Defense Minister: We have real questions about the reasons for Gallant’s firing.

US official: The decision to fire Gallant is concerning

Moving:

Moving: Yaakov Shwekey and Yonatan Razel sing with families of hostages

Watch: Singers Yaakov Shwekey and Yonatan Razel appear at the 'Singing together for their return' event at Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv and sing together with the families.

Moving: Yaakov Shwekey and Yonatan Razel sing with families of hostages