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Report:

Report: Details of ceasefire deal finalized, Israel awaiting Hamas' response

Hamas to release 34 'humanitarian' hostages, Gaza to receive increased humanitarian assistance; reports do not mention key issues for Israel's security. Israel denies report.

Report: Details of ceasefire deal finalized, Israel awaiting Hamas' response

'I didn't know'

Justice Amit appears in legal case under a different name

Justice Yitzhak Amit, candidate for Supreme Court Chief Justice, appeared in a personal lawsuit under a different name and did not report the case to the Supreme Court. Judicial authority: 'Insane claim.'

Justice Amit appears in legal case under a different name

In first since attack on Yemen:

In first since attack on Yemen: Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

IAF intercepts UAV launched by Houthis, three days after massive attack on terror targets in Yemen.

In first since attack on Yemen: Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

Jordan and French-led investors agree to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Jordan and French-led investors agree to launch water desalination plant

Ryanair starts selling tickets for flights to and from Tel Aviv

The low-cost carrier intends to resume its route to Israel by late March.

Ryanair starts selling tickets for flights to and from Tel Aviv

Jamie Lee Curtis:

Jamie Lee Curtis: The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

Jamie Lee Curtis: The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza

'Free Gaza'

'Free Gaza': Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Protesters spray-paint pro-Palestinian Arab messages on a synagogue in Bologna, Italy, during anti-government demonstrations sparked by death of a 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian man.

'Free Gaza': Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

MK Idan Roll:

MK Idan Roll: Current politicians have turned the Knesset into a closed club

MK Idan Roll, who resigned from Yesh Atid and formed his own faction, launches his new book, says the rules in Israeli politics should change so that deserving and good people can join the Knesset.

MK Idan Roll: Current politicians have turned the Knesset into a closed club

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF stresses that the strikes were ordered after the threat posed by the targets was presented to the monitoring mechanism of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, but was not addressed.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Security forces are searching for the terrorists who threw rocks a civilian vehicles near Hares in Samaria, injuring a 27-year-old woman and damaging several vehicles.

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Intelligence Commander:

Intelligence Commander to security officers: 'A repeat of 10/7 massacre is still possible'

Intelligence commander of the Gaza Division spoke to security officers in the border area and said that even though chances are small a terrorist infiltration as on 10/7 is possible.

Intelligence Commander to security officers: 'A repeat of 10/7 massacre is still possible'

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father: 'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

Hostages' families and bereaved families, gathered for a press conference following talk of a deal and the upcoming inauguration of the Trump administration, under the banner, 'Time for Victory.'

Hostage's father: 'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

80% of Israeli public:

80% of Israeli public believes Chief of Staff must not be in charge of war investigations

A survey conducted for the Forum of Commanders and Reservists finds that 61% of the public believes Chief of Staff should adopt a more aggressive approach.

80% of Israeli public believes Chief of Staff must not be in charge of war investigations

NYC:

Hundreds gather in New York City to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

Central Park Rally mourns the loss of Youssef and Hamza al-Ziyadne, as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar.

Hundreds gather in New York City to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

With eight days left in office:

With eight days left in office: Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

President Biden discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and the weakening of Iran’s power in the region.

With eight days left in office: Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

The IDF released recordings of the radio communications as well as footage from the aerial refueling operation during the strike.

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

Jake Sullivan:

Jake Sullivan: 'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voiced cautious optimism about a deal for the return of the hostages: 'Can we get it done before the 20th? It is possible, but I certainly can't make any predictions.'

Jake Sullivan: 'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

Two months later:

Two months later: Tamar Edry succumbs to wounds from missile strike on her home

Two months after she was severely wounded when a Hezbollah missile hit her apartment building in Nahariya, Tamar Edry succumbed to her wounds.

Two months later: Tamar Edry succumbs to wounds from missile strike on her home

'My brothers'

209 days in reserve duty lead to breakout single: 'My brothers'

Israeli singer-songwriter Noam Buskila has released his first original single 'This plea resonates today in our desire to see our hostage brothers and sisters return home, to find the good that unites the parts of our people, and to remember our fallen soldiers.'

209 days in reserve duty lead to breakout single: 'My brothers'

Elderly Jewish woman in Damascus passes away

Hadaya Shatakh, one of the last members of the ancient Jewish community in Damascus, passes away at 92, leaving no children.

Elderly Jewish woman in Damascus passes away

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: 'We won't let Judea and Samaria become Gaza or southern Lebanon'

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited Judea and Samaria and met with commanders and soldiers in the region.

Minister Katz: 'We won't let Judea and Samaria become Gaza or southern Lebanon'

New 'National Majority' faction

MK Idan Roll resigns from Yesh Atid, establishes 'National Majority' faction

MK Roll informs Opposition Leader Yair Lapid of his resignation from Yesh Atid, calls for a "constructive opposition" that will bring about "political renewal."

MK Idan Roll resigns from Yesh Atid, establishes 'National Majority' faction

1.5 years after court ruling:

Khan al-Ahmar continues to expand, 1.5 years after court ruling

Regavim documents new construction in illegal outpost the Supreme Court has repeatedly ordered to be demolished.

Khan al-Ahmar continues to expand, 1.5 years after court ruling

Soldier's family confront Finance Minister at condolence visit

The Perl family expressed frustration to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a condolence visit for their son Matityahu Perel.

Soldier's family confront Finance Minister at condolence visit

IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles.

IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Report:

Report: Israel may release 3,000 terrorists in hostage deal

Kadoura Fares, the head of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, says that in the 1st phase of the deal, Israel will free 1,000 terrorists, including 200 serving life sentences, for 25 hostages. Terrorists serving the harshest sentences to be deported.

Report: Israel may release 3,000 terrorists in hostage deal

Orit Strock:

Orit Strock: 'Hostage deal rewards terror and is a victory for Hamas'

Minister Orit Struck denounced the reports of an emerging deal to release terrorists for hostages.

Orit Strock: 'Hostage deal rewards terror and is a victory for Hamas'

In Depth:

In Depth: Israel's Minutemen

These small squads of off-duty reservists were catapulted to fame after fighting Hamas's invasion - but Israel's town emergency squads were fighting terror for many decades before the war.

In Depth: Israel's Minutemen

2 men found shot to death in Nahariya apartment

Police investigating after 2 men in their 30s were found dead in Nahariya in an apparent criminal murder.

2 men found shot to death in Nahariya apartment

'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'

Amichai Avior, a teacher of fallen Sergeant Eliav Astuker, eulogized him: "Educators should dance at the weddings of their graduates - not eulogize at their funerals."

'He enlisted directly into the war and was never afraid'

IDF officials:

IDF officials: Possible to temporarily appoint acting Deputy Chief of Staff

Senior IDF officials say exceptional circumstances mean the recently -vacated position of Deputy Chief of Staff may have to be filled on a temporary basis, with Northern Command Head Gen. Ori Gordin considered the leading candidate.

IDF officials: Possible to temporarily appoint acting Deputy Chief of Staff

Unreported incident:

Unreported incident: Eight soldiers injured by IED in northern Gaza

The incident is in addition to the blast that killed four soldiers over Shabbat.

Unreported incident: Eight soldiers injured by IED in northern Gaza

Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal

The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.

Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps unveils new underground missile base, claims it is home to advanced Iranian missiles.

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

Anti-Israel professor at Columbia University retires after probe

Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke leaves the university after an investigation found that she discriminated against Israelis in violation of university policies.

Anti-Israel professor at Columbia University retires after probe

Amid PA operation in Jenin

Hamas and Fatah trade accusations amid PA operation in Jenin

Hamas official accuses PA of attempting to kill Hamas members in Area A of Judea and Samaria. Fatah fires back: Hamas brought destruction to Gaza, we won't let them repeat it in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas and Fatah trade accusations amid PA operation in Jenin

Germany:

Germany: Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

Thousands of demonstrators protest against Alternative for Germany, delaying the start of its convention.

Germany: Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

Second time in two days:

Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas, for the second time in two days

Newtown synagogue, located in Sydney’s inner west, defaced with swastikas, a day after another synagogue in a Sydney suburb was vandalized.

Synagogue in Australia defaced with swastikas, for the second time in two days

Yemen:

Yemen: At least 10 dead in explosion in gas station in Al-Bayda province

Explosion at a gas station in Yemen's central province of Al-Bayda kills at least 10 and wounds more than 65 others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

Yemen: At least 10 dead in explosion in gas station in Al-Bayda province