Israel National News

Channel 14 poll:

Channel 14 poll: Most of the public opposes deal with Hamas

The majority of the Israeli public opposes the deal being negotiated with Hamas for the release of hostages, finds the poll conducted by the Direct Polls institute.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israel struck an Iranian target in the northwest of the country

Media report that an air defense system belonging to the pro-Iranian militias was attacked. Syrian Ministry of Defense says Israel was responsible.

From the east

IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel from the east

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says the target did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

Biden meets hostage who was freed in first deal

White House says Biden held a private meeting with Liat Beinin Atzili, an American who was released by Hamas on November 29.

'I think he should step aside'

Washington Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw: I think he should step aside

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) urges Biden to end his reelection bid, says he is in favor of having Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.

IDF strikes Gaza terrorists who were using a school as cover

IAF strikes several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities using the structures of a school in the Nuseirat area: Hamas and Islamic Jihad systematically violate international law.

The first time since Oct. 7:

Zikim Beach to open to the public for the first time since October 7

About 20 soldiers are expected to secure Zikim Beach 24 hours a day. A 60-meter shelter will be built at the site.

Netherlands:

Netherlands: Christians for Israel building vandalized

On 7 July, the Israel Centre in Nijkerk was smeared with the red paint that has become common in several instances of anti-Israel grafitti.

Sde Teiman:

Sde Teiman: Reservist to be charged with abusing Gazan detainees

Military police investigators found videos that the soldier filmed himself on his mobile device, in which he is seen hitting detainees while they are sitting handcuffed on a bus.

Kamala Harris:

Kamala Harris: Anti-Israel protesters 'show exactly what human emotion should be'

US Vice President gives interview in which she praises the anti-Israel protesters that have created an antisemitic climate in America.

First South American MedEx Event for physicians held in Buenos Aires

MedEx aims to bring approximately 2,000 Jewish physicians to Israel over the next five years. Initially launched eight years ago for North American Olim, MedEx is now expanding globally.

Judea and Samaria Leader:

Judea and Samaria Leader: 'Fox caused very severe damage to the Israeli population'

A senior figure in the leadership of Judea and Samaria said about Major General Fox: 'Sometimes it seemed he was eager to fight delinquent youth and not terrorists.'

Outgoing Central Command head:

Outgoing Central Command head: 'Settler leaders failed to condemn anti-Arab violence'

Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox states at ceremony turning over position to Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth that settler leaders invite criticism of all settlers when they fail to act against extremists.

IDF medic seriously wounded in northern Gaza

Medic from 'Ghost Unit' seriously wounded in battle in Gaza,

3 Columbia officials who mocked antisemitism panel removed from positions

The 3 former administrators who sent text messages to each other mocking a panel detailing Jewish experiences on campus have been permanently removed from their positions, but remain in Columbia's employ.

Karmiel stabbing victim's condition improves

Man who eliminated terrorist and was seriously wounded in deadly stabbing in Karmiel mall on Wednesday now in light condition, hospital says.

Biden:

Biden: 'I beat Trump last time, I'll beat him this time'

US President continues to resist calls to withdraw from presidential race following poor debate showing.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Hostage deal would mean defeat for Israel, victory for Sinwar

Finance Minister says if Israel accepts the current hostage deal proposal, it will sentence 90 hostages to death and facilitate the next Hamas massacre.

Liberman:

Liberman: 'French Jews - leave now'

Following a strong showing by France's Left in yesterday's elections, Avigdor Liberman has declared that there is 'no time to lose' for French Jews to move to Israel.

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: 'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says in interview with ABC that Hamas will continue to function as a terrorist organization in Gaza in the years to come.

Lapid:

Lapid: 'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.

Terror ops in civilian buildings

Terror ops in civilian buildings: IDF destroys Hamas command center in Shejaiya

IDF soldiers destroy Hamas command center located in Shejaiya schools, healthcare clinic.

Missile barrage on Ukraine:

At least 30 killed, children's hospital struck, in Russian missile barrage on Ukraine

Russia launches rare daytime missile barrage at Ukraine consisting of over 40 missiles. Country's largest children's hospital struck in what mayor calls one of the worst attacks on Kyiv since the war began.

Suspected murder

Suspected murder: Israel Prison Service member found stabbed in burning building

Firefighters arrived at a burning building in Giv'on in the Binyamin Region and found the 40-year-old man unconscious with stab wounds. A MDA team declared him dead at the scene.

Haredi MK hints elections may be on the horizon

Yesh Atid MK Naor Shiri suggests dissolving Knesset, MK Moshe Gafni responds, 'That's where we're headed.'

Hostage's brother disrupts committee meeting, is forcibly removed

Boaz Miran, the brother of the hostage Omri Miran, spoke of his opposition to the current deal with Hamas, Danny Elgarat the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat disrupted him and was removed from the room.

IDF takes out Hezbollah missile operative

Mustafa Hassan Salman, member of Hezbollah terror group's rocket and missile unit, is eliminated.

Will Yair Netanyahu receive a diplomatic passport?

Police examining whether to approve diplomatic passport for Yair Netanyahu.

Report:

Report: Destruction in Gaza may have pushed Hamas to drop demands

Messages from several senior Hamas officials in Gaza urged the group’s exiled political leadership to accept the ceasefire proposal and noted the terrorist organization's heavy losses.

Brother of Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem:

Brother of Jalaa Ibrahem: 'We will continue to put on the uniform and follow in his path'

Gazaa, the brother of Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem who fell in battle in Gaza, shared how their grandfather fell in battle as well and how all the men in his family are in the service of the country.

Two Israeli Arabs accused of attempting to join ISIS

Two residents of Ar'ara accused of planning to join iSIS in Syria to fighting Shiites.

Poll: This is the step that could increase haredi enlistment

New survey reveals that appropriate frameworks could significantly increase the percentage of haredim enlisting in the IDF.

Intel on terrorists at the scene

Intel on terrorists at the scene: IDF operating in UNRWA headquarters in Gaza

Intelligence reveals Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror infrastructure at UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City, efforts underway to safely evacuate uninvolved civilians from the area.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Porto Jewish community:

Porto Jewish community warns: Incoming EU president has history of antisemitism

Jewish community of Porto warns that incoming EU President António Costa has a history of antisemitism that could impact Jewish life on the continent.

Central Israel:

Russian tourist killed in collision with Arab car thief central Israel

A Russian tourist in her 60s was killed in a major accident near Beit Dagan. The driver of the second vehicle, which had been stolen from Rehovot, an illegal infiltrator from Ramallah, was arrested.

Suspect in murder of Israeli in Philippines admits involvement

Central suspect in murder of Yitzhak Cohen and Geneva Lopez admits involvement during interrogation.

Report:

Report: Defense establishment heads were 'stunned' by PM's statement

Senior members of the defense establishment criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for laying out his conditions for a hostage deal before discussing them with them.

Iraq:

ISIS terrorist who manufactured car bombs arrested in Iraq

Iraqi security forces arrest ISIS terrorist, who was responsible for manufacturing car bombs, in a village some 30 km south of Baghdad.

Erdogan:

Erdogan: We may invite Assad to Turkey at any moment

Turkish President says he might invite his Syrian counterpart to Turkey, in sign of reconciliation between the two countries.