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Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana finally returns home after completing rehabilitation at the Kfar Maccabiah resort in Ramat Gan.

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Hostage Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbut Be'eri

Large crowds attend funeral of Dror Or, murdered and abducted on October 7, whose body was returned to Israel last week.

Hostage Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest at Kibbut Be'eri

Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin called on the Dublin City Council to drop the proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling the move 'divisive.'

Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park

Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents captivate London audience with message of hope at the Fifth Annual Sacks Conversation. 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he could teach Hersh some of what he taught me.'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Afghan TikTok user says he is building bomb targeting Fort Worth

Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, was arrested after posting a TikTok video hinting at a bomb attack targeting Fort Worth, raising concerns about immigration vetting and national security.

Afghan TikTok user says he is building bomb targeting Fort Worth

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

God protected us:

Samaria attack: 'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'

Meital Azariah was lightly hurt when a teenager threw an iron rod that shattered her windshield near Giti Avishar junction. “It’s unbelievable; we felt God protected us,” she recounted.

Samaria attack: 'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'

Suspected agricultural terror attack in Binyamin

A goat belonging to the Metzudat David farm in the Binyamin region was poisoned near its grazing area. Police located a pita bread laced with toxic material and arrested four Palestinians from the village of al-Mughayir in less than 24 hours.

Suspected agricultural terror attack in Binyamin

Scarlett Johansson:

Scarlett Johansson: 'I was asked not to make a film about the Holocaust'

Drawing on her Jewish heritage and experience working with Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson directs Eleanor the Great, a poignant comedy about a widow claiming her friend’s Holocaust story.

Scarlett Johansson: 'I was asked not to make a film about the Holocaust'

After Rafah strike

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated after Rafah strike

The IDF is investigating whether two of the terrorists eliminated in the air strike in Gaza this morning (Sunday) are the commander of the East Rafah battalion and his deputy.

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated after Rafah strike

Report

Report: Haredi parties asked MK Tibi for help on Draft Law

Representatives of the haredi factions recently approached MK Ahmed Tibi with a request that he be absent from the expected vote on the draft law - in an attempt to thwart the law's repeal

Report: Haredi parties asked MK Tibi for help on Draft Law

Israeli journalist:

Israeli journalist: 'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

Israeli journalist Jacky Levy, whose son will draft this week for combat service, criticizes the wording of the Draft Law and claims discrimination, ‘Even when a non-Haredi Jew is persecuted - it is an antisemitic decree.’

Israeli journalist: 'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

IDF reducing forces in Gaza envelope, residents worried

From the beginning of January, the standby squads in communities near the border will remain with only a security coordinator and a deputy. In other communities, the reserve days of the security forces will be limited.

IDF reducing forces in Gaza envelope, residents worried

Unfulfilled commitments:

Palestinian Authority continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.

Palestinian Authority continues to transfer payments to terrorists

IDF concerned

IDF concerned: Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL

The IDF has expressed deep concern in recent weeks over the possible leakage of sensitive information and valuable intelligence to Hezbollah via UNIFIL personnel operating along the northern border.

IDF concerned: Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL

IDF:

IDF Chief of Staff orders independent investigation of Hamas massacre plan

New independent review to examine how Hamas’ massacre plan was identified already in 2018 but never thoroughly investigated.

IDF Chief of Staff orders independent investigation of Hamas massacre plan

Weather forecast

Weather forecast: Rain returns - but only briefly

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Weather forecast: Rain returns - but only briefly

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US media reported that a shooting during a child's birthday party in the city of Stockton, California, led to the deaths of at least four people and the injury of ten others.

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province eliminates two alleged Al-Qaeda terrorists riding a motorcycle. The strike comes amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

Germany:

Germany: AfD launches new youth wing amid mass protests

AfD launches its new youth wing, Generation Germany, in Giessen as 25,000 protesters gather nearby. Police deploy 5,000 officers, use water cannons, and report injuries.

Germany: AfD launches new youth wing amid mass protests

US Ambassador to Lebanon:

US Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel needs no permission to defend itself

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa says Israel “needs no permission” to defend itself, urging Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.

US Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel needs no permission to defend itself

Sen. Graham:

Sen. Graham: Dublin’s move against Herzog Park shows 'cesspool of antisemitism'

US Senator Lindsey Graham condemns Dublin City Council’s proposal to remove Chaim Herzog’s name from a park: The Herzog family is one of the great families in the history of Israel.

Sen. Graham: Dublin’s move against Herzog Park shows 'cesspool of antisemitism'

Antisemitism probe

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern over antisemitism probe

Northwestern University will pay $75M to end a Trump administration antisemitism probe, restoring $790M in frozen funds.

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern over antisemitism probe

Hezbollah calls on Pope to reject Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist organization urges Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli "aggression" ahead of his Beirut visit, insisting it has respected the ceasefire despite its attempts to rearm.

Hezbollah calls on Pope to reject Israeli 'aggression' in Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: Kedumim residents celebrate with Perry family after elimination of Gideon's killer

Residents of Kedumim gather with the Perry family to celebrate the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon, praising the security forces for the operation.

Watch: Kedumim residents celebrate with Perry family after elimination of Gideon's killer

Miracle: Near-murder in Samaria

Terrorist hurls iron rod towards car traveling on key road in Samaria, striking windshield near driver.

Miracle: Near-murder in Samaria

Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed

US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuela airspace, Venezuela Foreign Minister calls Trump's declaration a 'colonialist threat.'

Trump announces: Venezuela airspace closed

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Terrorists made suspicious movements during Jenin clashes, 'kept putting their hands down, made movements as if putting their hands in their pockets,' Border Police officers who were present at the scene say.

Testimonies of officers who fought in Jenin revealed

Iranian hackers claim:

Iranian hackers claim: We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

'Handala' Iranian hacker group says they broke into vehicle belonging to Israeli nuclear scientist, leaving flowers, followed by a threatening note.

Iranian hackers claim: We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

Irish FM condemns decision to rename Herzog Park in Dublin

Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee has called for the name of the sixth president of Israel, Chaim Herzog, not to be removed from a park in the capital Dublin.

Irish FM condemns decision to rename Herzog Park in Dublin

Father of last Israeli hostage:

Father of last Israeli hostage: Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Father of Yasam officer Ran Gvili, the only Israeli hostage whose body is still held in Gaza, speaks at Hostages Square, demanding Israel not move to second stage, rebuild Gaza, until his son's body is returned to Israel.

Father of last Israeli hostage: Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Arab arrested trying to sneak into Givat Ze'ev

An infiltration attempt into the town of Givat Ze'ev was foiled this week thanks to an advanced camera network and a rapid response by security forces.

Arab arrested trying to sneak into Givat Ze'ev

'Free Palestine'?

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park as 'Free Palestine'

President Isaac Herzog slams Dublin City Council’s proposed removal of the name of Israel’s sixth President, Chaim Herzog, from a public park. 'Shameful and disgraceful move.'

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park as 'Free Palestine'

Mother of last Israeli hostage begs Netanyahu: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the only Israeli fallen hostage still held by terrorist groups in Gaza, says she asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to proceed with the next phase of the ceasefire deal until her son is brought home.

Mother of last Israeli hostage begs Netanyahu: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Watch:

Watch: New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

Iranian media has released footage of the moments of the Israeli strikes on the IRGC headquarters and air defense batteries.

Watch: New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

A kitchen and field hospital:

New footage of Hezbollah tunnel near Tyre reveals kitchen and field hospital

Lebanese army organizes field tour for media outlets, showing them Hezbollah terror tunnel, steps taken to implement plan for Hezbollah's disarming.

New footage of Hezbollah tunnel near Tyre reveals kitchen and field hospital

US State Department pauses visas for Afghanistan citizens

US State Department 'taking all necessary steps' to protect US security and citizens, statement adds.

US State Department pauses visas for Afghanistan citizens