Syria foils ISIS attack on Shiite shrine near Damascus
Syria's new government says it successfully foiled a plan by ISIS to detonate a bomb at a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, a suburb of Damascus. Members of the cell arrested.
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Oversaw Trump’s cases
Special Counsel Jack Smith who oversaw Trump’s cases resigns
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who closed the probes against Trump following his re-election, officially resigns from Justice Department.
Kedumim Council head:
Kedumim Council head: Closure of stores in Al Funduq to continue
Ozel Vatik, head of the Kedumim Council, promises the security situation in the area will not return to what it used to be, community won't get used to waiting for the next terror attack.
Families of hostages: 'Historic opportunity must not be missed'
Relatives of hostages urge deal in nationwide rallies, as delegation heads to Qatar.
One injured at Pat Junction in Jerusalem
Young man, aged about 20, lightly injured in stabbing at Pat Junction in Jerusalem.
Footage reveals:
Footage reveals: Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm
Since the start of the war, the IAF has carried out 110 attacks in Judea and Samaria, eliminating at least 165 armed terrorists, IDF reveals.
Report:
Report: IDF to withdraw from southern Lebanon within two weeks
US envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials that the IDF will be out of Lebanon within two weeks, Al Akhbar reports.
Combat in Jabaliya: IDF reveals footage from drone and helmet cam
IDF forces eliminate armed terrorists attempting to fire at Givati Brigade troops in Jabaliya. Watch.
Israeli source confirms:
Israeli source confirms: Progress made in negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas
The proposed deal would include a full withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi Corridor, on the last day of the deal.
Trump given 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
New York judge sentences US President-elect to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he will not face further penalties.
Deputy IDF Chief of Staff to step down in February
Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Amir Baram writes to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, requesting to conclude his position in February, after already extending it at the request of the Chief of Staff.
Operation near Jenin:
Operation near Jenin: 8 terrorists arrested, homes of Funduq terrorists mapped
After 12 hours, IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet conclude counterterrorism operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Qabatiya.
Watch:
Watch: Exclusive footage from the IDF strikes on military targets in Yemen
IDF publishes footage from the IDF’s strike against targets of the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: IAF struck Houthi targets in Yemen
Strikes were carried out against targets in the Harf Sufyan District in the north and the capital Sana'a near the Houthis' weekly rally for Gaza.
Japanese crime boss tries to sell plutonium to Iranians
Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, pleads guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics and materials for nuclear weapons, including uranium and plutonium.
Hostage coordinator:
Hostage coordinator: Deal being discussed includes all hostages
Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch reassured family members of hostages that the deal being discussed would release all hostages, but the negotiations are currently discussing the first stage of that deal.
Tzfat honors emergency volunteers
A special dinner was held by the city this week to recognize all the volunteer emergency responders for their efforts throughout the war.
Watch:
Watch: Troops find launcher, mortars, explosives, and RPG in southern Lebanon
While searching a village in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found a weapons storage facility containing dozens of shoulder-launched missiles, explosive charges, and extensive military equipment.
Helmet-cam footage:
Helmet-cam footage: IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria
Over the past week, security forces apprehended dozens of wanted suspects in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, and two terrorists were eliminated in close-quarter encounters.
Poll:
Poll: Party led by Bennett would receive 27 Knesset seats
A poll found that if the elections were held today, a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would win the most seats, while Netanyahu's Likud would only win 21.
IDF and ISA confirm:
IDF and ISA confirm: Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified
The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in the week with that of his father, Youssef.
Report:
Report: Serious shortage of medications in pharmacies
Pharmacies across Israel are experiencing a shortage of some medications, including those for chronic and oncological illnesses.
LA wildfires:
LA wildfires: Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained
LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
For four years:
For four years: Illegal migrant impersonated haredi Jew, was called up to the Torah
The suspect, who arrived in Israel from Colombia on a tourist visa and never left, would attend synagogue dressed in haredi garb, participate in the services, and was even called up to the Torah.
Lebanon extradites son of Muslim Brotherhood founder to UAE
UAE detains Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, son of Muslim Brotherhood founder Yusuf al-Qaradawi, following his extradition from Lebanon.
Japanese Kaneka Corporation acquires Israeli MedTech startup EndoStream
Israeli medical device startup EndoStream Medical, which is headquartered in Or Akiva and developed a groundbreaking implant for treating cerebral aneurysms, acquired by Japanese conglomerate Kaneka Corporation.
Biden administration successfully delays 9/11 mastermind's guilty plea
Biden administration successfully delays guilty plea by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, halting plea deal that would have spared Mohammed the death penalty.
Hush money case:
Supreme Court denies Trump's request to halt proceedings in hush money case
In 5-4 decision, Supreme Court denies President-elect’s request to halt criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case, allowing sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday to proceed as planned.
Musk on Hamas:
Musk on Hamas: Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated
Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."
Ahead of swearing-in:
Vance to resign Senate seat ahead of swearing-in as Vice President
US Vice President-elect will step down from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight on Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the seat.
House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants
House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Within minutes of each other:
IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen within minutes of each other
One UAV managed to enter Israeli airspace and set off sirens in the western Negev, while the other two were intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea.
Pope Francis condemns Israel again for "shameful" attacks
Pope Francis continues criticism of Israel's war against Hamas in remarks to diplomats from around the world, says "bombing civilians" and "children freezing to death" cannot be accepted.
John Fetterman:
John Fetterman: Anti-Israel 'dopes' don't protest real genocide in Sudan
Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania notes the hypocrisy of the protesters who falsely accuse Israel of genocide, including the South African government, while ignoring a real genocide in Africa.
Torah scroll for the Temple Mount entrusted to Karlin yeshiva
A Torah scroll that was written and dedicated to a synagogue that will be built on the Temple Mount was brought for safekeeping at the Karlin Yeshiva in the haredi city of Modi'in Illit.
IDF eliminates commander of Hamas's Sabra Battalion
Osama Abu Namos directed Hamas terrorist activity against Israeli citizens and attacks on IDF troops in the area of Netzarim Corridor.
Families of murdered hostages:
Families of murdered hostages: Don't miss this chance! Make deal now, bring everyone home!
After recovery of Yosef al-Ziyadne's body, family members of the hostages who were murdered by their Hamas captors make joint statement to government demanding a deal to return the remaining hostages be signed immediately.
'Target down'
'Target down' | Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs
Most of the 40 missiles and 100 of the 320 UAVs launched by Houthis at Israel in recent months have been intercepted, IDF announces.
US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC
The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Demonstrators block highway in central Israel to protest haredi conscription
Members of the radical-haredi Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak to protest legislation to conscript IDF soldiers into the IDF.
