End of war near?
Britain reaffirms readiness to deploy forces to Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain’s commitment to deploy troops after a ceasefire “remains,” despite Russian objections.
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New Prison Service unit to target violence against women
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today toured the Misgav Unit, which conducts real-time technological monitoring of men assessed as dangerous.
Bipartisan Knesset delegation joins search for vanished girl
More than 21 months after the disappearance of 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou, Israeli search teams and lawmakers gathered on Sunday for a renewed large-scale operation aimed at finding any trace of the missing child and raising public awareness.
Hamas blames Israel
Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip - Hamas blames Israel
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem claims Gazans are 'drowning in their tents' after rain and accuses Israel of causing a humanitarian crisis, renewing Hamas’s repeated weather-based propaganda narrative.
Defense Ministry unveils major expansion plan for Israeli defense exports
At DECA’s annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets.
Leket Israel reports 211B ILS of food destroyed over past decade
Leket Israel's report reveals that in the past decade food worth about NIS 211B was destroyed. Government ministries have begun to act to reduce the phenomenon.
10-year-old girl dies from flu
The Health Ministry said a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl who was not vaccinated against the flu died after being rushed to hospital in serious condition.
Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012
For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.
Runners Without Borders:
Runners Without Borders: 11th annual race unites hundreds of Jewish and Arab athletes
The race, which has become a Jerusalem tradition of sports, connection, and community, was attended by hundreds of runners from both Jewish and Arab regions of Jerusalem.
Mansour Abbas:
Mansour Abbas: ‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’
Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas said he avoids calling for Hamas’s destruction out of fear for his life, accusing PM Netanyahu and opposition leaders of delegitimizing his party and seeking to bar it from future elections.
Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home
The court ruled that two individuals who assaulted a Jewish family's home in Jerusalem must compensate them with more than NIS 1.6 million.
Turkey detains three individuals accused of spying for UAE
Authorities say UAE-linked operatives allegedly used a Turkey-based GSM line and fake profiles to gather data on personnel in critical security and diplomatic roles.
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Watch: British police release footage of riot at Elbit factory
British police released dramatic footage of the break-in at an Elbit factory in Bristol in August 2024.
Terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry eliminated
During a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, forces eliminated Sultan al-Ghani, who murdered Gideon Perry with a hammer and stole his firearm and vehicle in August 2024.
MP lashed out at Jews in front of Auschwitz
Grzegorz Braun attacked Jews at Auschwitz, claiming they seek "special treatment" in Poland, saying, "Poland is for Poles", and threatening to dismantle the International Auschwitz Council if his party comes to power.
IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident
Marom Golan, an active-duty soldier from Ashkelon, was killed when a vehicle struck him and his motorcycle in southern Israel.
'There will be no cover-up':
'There will be no cover-up': Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff
People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.
The hidden conclusion:
Revealed: IDF determines Ashdod Base commander bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses
The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.
Histadrut corruption scandal
Histadrut scandal: Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand
A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport from Thailand for questioning in connection with the Histadrut corruption scandal.
Jonathan Pollard:
Jonathan Pollard: 'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'
Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.
Amid heavy rain
Amid heavy rain: Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel
Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.
France, Iran to hold Paris talks on nuclear program, detained nationals
France’s FM Jean-Noel Barrot will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional issues, and detained citizens.
'We show up'
Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest: We show up
Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.
Terror financing allegations
October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao over terror financing allegations
Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.
Citing invalid appointment
Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James over invalid Trump appointment
Federal judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling Trump’s appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan invalid.
Year and a half later:
Year and a half later: Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming
After a year and a half of searching, Yamam forces surround the building where the terrorist who murdered SSGT Eliya Hilel and SSGT Diego Gavriel Harsaj was hiding and eliminate him in a gun battle.
Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress:
Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress: Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise
In a landmark address in Asunción, Sa'ar lauds Paraguay's steadfast support for Israel and urges a united global front against the rise of terror states.
Meah Shearim:
Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle in Meah Shearim
During a visit to the Meah Shearim neighborhood, rioters hurled stones at the vehicle of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, shattering its rear window. The mayor was unharmed, and police have opened an investigation.
AJEEC-NISPED announces
AJEEC-NISPED announces plans for Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva
A new national hub will advance Jewish-Israeli Arab partnership and honor the legacy of peace activist Vivian Silver, who was murdered in her home at Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023
‘They will never be forgotten’:
‘They will never be forgotten’: MDA honors slain embassy employees
Ambassador Erdan and MDA supporters honor the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, whose murders stunned Israel and the US.
Brig. Gen. to be dismissed from Mossad over Oct. 7 failures
Brig.-Gen. G., former head of the Operations Division in Military Intelligence who served with the Mossad, will end his role by decision of the Mossad chief. In addition, two colonels - the head of the Palestinian Arab Arena and the commander of Unit 8200’s Collection Center - will be dismissed from the IDF over their conduct during the events of October 7.
Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments
The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.
1st time
1st time: Belgian Princes visit Samaria & express support for sovereignty
For the first time in history, a delegation of Belgian princes arrived in Israel as guests of Yossi Dagan. During their tour of Samaria, Prince Édouard de Ligne declared: “Sovereignty is a major issue - we stand in solidarity with you.” Prince Charles-Antoine added: “I am impressed by all the building here.”
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: Hezbollah's power leaves 'Israel with no security, Lebanon no future'
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told reporters in Paraguay that Hezbollah’s military dominance undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty, insisting that Israel cannot achieve security until the group is fully disarmed.
The struggle for contiguity:
Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa
Years of struggle, activism and perseverance were rewarded when on Rosh Chodesh Kislev, caravans were officially set up in the Shdema army base, to herald a community which will populate a strategic site that ensures Jewishcontiguity between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.
GHF ends mission after delivering 187 million meals in Gaza
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has concluded its 4.5-month emergency operation after delivering 187 million meals through secure, diversion-free distribution sites serving Gaza’s most vulnerable civilians.
Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin
Dozens of rioters assaulted a shepherd near a farm in western Binyamin. The farm owner carried out a “suspect apprehension procedure” to drive them away.
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Watch: Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem
During a tour discussing the illegal activities of foreign missions in Jerusalem, MK Ohad Tal confronted an employee of the French Consulate about those violations.
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Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed
Nahal and Golani forces, operating with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled hundreds of meters of Rafah terror tunnels, struck more than 60 targets, and eliminated 11 terrorists after 17 emerged from an underground route.
Wave of abductions
Iranian crown prince condemns regime for wave of abductions, including teen activist
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemns Islamic Republic for abduction of 19-year-old Bita Shafiei and her mother following multiple deaths of people the regime abducted.
