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New road to bypass Salfit, boosting security for Jews

New road near Ariel will improve security and create more efficient traffic flow in an area traditionally plagued by security risks due to its proximity to the Palestinian Authority Arab community of Salfit.

New road to bypass Salfit, boosting security for Jews

Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement for Samaria resident under house arrest

A military court adjusted the reporting conditions of a local resident under a Judea and Samaria banishment order after his attorney argued that nightly police check-ins, including on Shabbat, forced desecration of the Sabbath.

Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement for Samaria resident under house arrest

In time for Hanukkah:

In time for Hanukkah: Section of Hasmonean-period wall unearthed at Tower of David

Hasmonean-period Jerusalem wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE, and later deliberately destroyed, experts say.

In time for Hanukkah: Section of Hasmonean-period wall unearthed at Tower of David

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

Captivity survivor in Italy:

Captivity survivor speaks in Italy: Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day

Rom Braslavski, survivor of Hamas captivity, tells a conference of Italy’s ruling party about the October 7 massacre and his trauma in captivity: "I saw young and beautiful women riddled with bullets."

Captivity survivor speaks in Italy: Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day

IDF:

IDF: Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

IDF: Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

Rejects Trump peace plan

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction, rejects Trump peace plan

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal renews calls for Israel’s destruction, rejecting Trump’s peace plan and UN demands to disarm.

Hamas leader Mashaal vows Israel’s destruction, rejects Trump peace plan

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

Iran executes Mohammad Reza Ghaffari, mastermind of a $350M car-buying scam that defrauded 28,000 victims. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for disrupting the national economy.

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

'It’s all over'

'It’s all over': Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

AFP reveals Iran and Hezbollah abandoned Assad as rebels stormed Damascus, fleeing overnight and leaving bases, consulates, and documents behind before Assad escaped to Russia.

'It’s all over': Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

Givat Ze’ev:

7 security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens

Cleared for publication: Seven security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens in exchange for money. Their detention has been extended, and the investigation continues.

7 security guards in Givat Ze’ev arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal aliens

After car break-in:

After car break-in: Bar Kupershtein’s stolen phone returned

The mobile phone of captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein, stolen overnight from his car, located and returned with the help of a friend using a tracking app.

After car break-in: Bar Kupershtein’s stolen phone returned

NYC Council Member to Pope:

NYC Council Member Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo: Two-state plan ignores history

NYC Council Member Jim Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo’s two-state call, says Palestinian Arabs reject peace and urges recognition of Israel as the true path to coexistence.

NYC Council Member Gennaro rebuts Pope Leo: Two-state plan ignores history

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

MK visits hilltop community - to discover surprise evacuation

MK Limor Son Har-Melech visits Mevaser Shalom, offering encouragement to the families whose homes were demolished, and comes face-to-face with demolition preparations at the Gur Aryeh community in the Binyamin Region.

MK visits hilltop community - to discover surprise evacuation

Near Azzun:

IDF neutralizes terrorists near Azzun, preventing injuries to civilians

Three terrorists throw rocks at a central route, endangering civilians, IDF forces respond with fire.

IDF neutralizes terrorists near Azzun, preventing injuries to civilians

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Toronto woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Toronto woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Prominent Belz hasid travels for granddaughter's wedding and passes away

Rabbi Benzion Rabinowitz, a key figure in the Belz hasidic community, passes away while in the US for his granddaughter's wedding.

Prominent Belz hasid travels for granddaughter's wedding and passes away

Report:

Report: US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

Report: US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

Kibbutz Be'eri members vote:

Kibbutz Be'eri members: Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

In controversial vote, Kibbutz Be'eri members decide to demolish most of the homes damaged in the October 7 massacre. 'Be'eri is not responsible for Israel's national memory; we want to create revival and life.'

Kibbutz Be'eri members: Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

1000 leaders in Shiloh

1000 leaders in Shiloh: 'Israel is the firewall between radical Islam and America'

Over 1,000 US Christian leaders visited ancient Shiloh, where Mike Evans and Eliana Passentin speak with Arutz Sheva about their mission’s significance in Judea and Samaria.

1000 leaders in Shiloh: 'Israel is the firewall between radical Islam and America'

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

Refusal to recognize haredi hesder yeshivas 'severe blow to equality, and clear discrimination against haredim who serve in IDF,' organization says.

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

33-year-old reservist found dead

Nehorai Barazani, a 33-year-old IDF combat reservist who suffered from PTSD, was found dead at home. His family stresses that the cause of death was heart failure, not suicide.

33-year-old reservist found dead

In the heart of Turkey:

In the heart of Turkey: Hamas's Iran-backed money flow revealed

Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.

In the heart of Turkey: Hamas's Iran-backed money flow revealed

Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat

Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time.

Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

Watch: IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

Report:

Report: White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement

Washington seeks to advance regional diplomacy by urging progress on a major Israel-Egypt gas deal as a prerequisite for a potential leaders' summit.

Report: White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement

ICUs overloaded

ICUs overloaded | Infants on ventilators, ECMO as flu and measles hit hard

Hadassah and Rambam medical centers report an unusual overload in pediatric ICUs as influenza and measles surge, with several infants in critical condition requiring ventilators and ECMO support.

ICUs overloaded | Infants on ventilators, ECMO as flu and measles hit hard

'I'm coming, thief!'

Captivity survivor's car broken into overnight: 'I'm coming, thief!'

Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein shared that his car had been broken into and his phone stolen, but noted that he was looking at the positive side.

Captivity survivor's car broken into overnight: 'I'm coming, thief!'

Netanyahu urged to seek German pardon for Israeli teen held in harsh conditions

Yedidya Epstein urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to request a pardon for his twin brother Nehemiah, who he says is suffering severe abuse in a German prison.

Netanyahu urged to seek German pardon for Israeli teen held in harsh conditions

Rain expected throughout week, especially intense on Wednesday

From Wednesday to Friday, heavy rains of between 100 and 200 mm are expected in the lowlands, causing flooding. Snow will fall in the higher areas of Mount Hermon.

Rain expected throughout week, especially intense on Wednesday

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I won't retire from politics in exchange for pardon'

In meeting with German chancellor, PM states: 'The first phase is almost complete, and we hope to soon move to the second phase, which is more difficult.'

Netanyahu: 'I won't retire from politics in exchange for pardon'

UK:

Police clarify Jewish community did not back ban on Maccabi fans

West Midlands Police say a senior officer did not mean to imply Jewish community support for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. ACC Mike O’Hara has apologised, and the force now says no Jewish representatives backed the move.

Police clarify Jewish community did not back ban on Maccabi fans

Cyprus and Israel:

Medical cooperation between Cyprus and Israel gives Linoy a new lease on life

After complex international cooperation resulted in an urgent liver transplant for 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem, who suffered from advanced cirrhosis, she hopes to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.

Medical cooperation between Cyprus and Israel gives Linoy a new lease on life

Ran Gvili's sister

Ran Gvili's sister: 'I don't want to be the next Ron Arad family'

Shira Gvili called on decision-makers to keep their promise and return her brother - the last hostage still held in Gaza.

Ran Gvili's sister: 'I don't want to be the next Ron Arad family'

Gallant attacks:

Gallant attacks: The Likud has never been in such an un-Zionist position.

Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant says that Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for a pardon from the president is unnecessary and the lawsuit should be litigated in court.

Gallant attacks: The Likud has never been in such an un-Zionist position.

Netanyahu’s testimony tomorrow canceled

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not testify tomorrow (Monday) in his trial after presenting the need to attend a diplomatic meeting, followed by a mandatory Knesset session

Netanyahu’s testimony tomorrow canceled

After yeshiva student arrested:

Peleg Yerushalmi threatens to block roads

Sources in the Peleg Yerushalmi sect announce that they intend to hold demonstrations and block roads in protest of the arrest of an 18-year-old yeshiva student on Friday.

Peleg Yerushalmi threatens to block roads

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Nine-month-old baby did not wake up from his sleep

Rescue teams were called to a house in Ramat Beit Shemesh Gimmel following a report of an unconscious baby. After prolonged CPR, he was pronounced dead.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Nine-month-old baby did not wake up from his sleep

Convicted killer of Leiby Kletzky dies in New York State Prison

Levi Aron, serving 40 years to life for the 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, has died in state custody, New York officials confirmed.

Convicted killer of Leiby Kletzky dies in New York State Prison

Political source: Evacuating outposts not on the agenda

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly instructed authorities to evacuate 14 illegal outposts defined as centers of “Jewish terror” and nationalist violence.

Political source: Evacuating outposts not on the agenda