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Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Undercover forces yank wanted suspect out of vehicle in Dheisheh

CCTV footage shows the arrest of a suspect, identified by the Arab media to be Salah Faraj, in the heart of the Dheisheh "Refugee" Camp south of Bethlehem.

Dramatic footage: Undercover forces yank wanted suspect out of vehicle in Dheisheh

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered IDF Chief of Staff Halevi to fully cooperate with the State Comptroller's probe into the IDF's conduct leading up to and during the October 7th Massacre.

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

US President-Elect shares video of conspiracy theorist Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Barack Obama before delivering tirade claiming the US went to war in Iraq because Netanyahu wanted it to, even though Netanyahu was not prime minister then.

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

In first since Oct. 7:

In first since Oct. 7: Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Nahal Brigade infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria, with a focus on Hebron and Shechem.

In first since Oct. 7: Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Former ISA chief lands new role

Former ISA chief Nadav Argaman, who left his role in 2021, will join the security technology field.

Former ISA chief lands new role

Police:

Police: Arab Israeli woman missing, disappeared in Turkey

Police request public's aid in locating Aliaa Sarsour, resident of Kafr Qassem, who was last seen in Istanbul in July.

Police: Arab Israeli woman missing, disappeared in Turkey

Hundreds of flags

Hundreds of flags: Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido Samiach on his last journey

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach, 20, fell Tuesday in battle in northern Gaza, and was buried in the Savyon cemetery.

Hundreds of flags: Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido Samiach on his last journey

Watch:

Watch: Man arrested after leaping from window and throwing away handgun

The prosecution intends to file an indictment against the man suspected of involvement in a feud between criminal families in his city.

Watch: Man arrested after leaping from window and throwing away handgun

Netanyahu: Reports of six-week ceasefire 'absolutely false'

Claims of six- to eight-week ceasefire in Gaza are 'part of the psychological warfare Hamas is trying to use on hostages' families,' statement from Prime Minister's Office emphasizes.

Netanyahu: Reports of six-week ceasefire 'absolutely false'

State Attorney discloses:

State Attorney discloses: 'Rosenfeld tried to warn about Hamas attack'

State Attorney claims that Ari Rosenfeld attempted to transfer information about warnings of a Hamas attack to journalist Yossi Yehoshua, which he received from V., an anonymous NCO.

State Attorney discloses: 'Rosenfeld tried to warn about Hamas attack'

Hostages' pin:

Was Gal Gadot forbidden to wear hostages' pin? Production claims there is no such policy

Golden Globes denies Gal Gadot was not allowed to wear hostage pin to award ceremony. 'Any report otherwise is 'categorically false'.'

Was Gal Gadot forbidden to wear hostages' pin? Production claims there is no such policy

Hostages in Gaza:

Lebanese newspaper reports progress on deal for ceasefire

Lebanese newspaper reports on agreement of 6-8 weeks' ceasefire, during which humanitarian aid will be increased and information on status of hostages provided.

Lebanese newspaper reports progress on deal for ceasefire

War in Gaza:

IDF soldier, wanted in Brazil for war crimes in Gaza, returns to Israel

Yuval Vagdani, IDF soldier who was wanted in Brazil for committing war crimes in Gaza, lands in Israel: 'I won't go back there, I hope you all learn from my mistakes.'

IDF soldier, wanted in Brazil for war crimes in Gaza, returns to Israel

Due to incitement to terror

Minister Zohar demands removal of senior PA official from FIFA due to incitement to terror

Minister of Culture and Sports writes to FIFA President, calls on him to expel Jibril Rajoub, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority, from his membership in the international soccer organization.

Minister Zohar demands removal of senior PA official from FIFA due to incitement to terror

Mandatory evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in Los Angeles

More than 30,000 residents in Los Angeles area are under a mandatory evacuation order as wildfire rages in Pacific Palisades.

Mandatory evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in Los Angeles

MK Almog Cohen:

MK Almog Cohen: Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair

MK Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit reveals that he made his decision to vote against his faction's position on the budget was made when he heard the doctors' recommendation for the Prime Minister to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair.

MK Almog Cohen: Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair

Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Abu Dhabi

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed, the first visit by an Israeli minister to the UAE since the war broke out.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Abu Dhabi

Jewish American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow dies at 86

Yarrow, a member of the iconic 1960s trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has been battling bladder cancer for the past four years.

Jewish American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow dies at 86

Las Vegas:

Man who blew up Tesla outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas used AI

Las Vegas police say that Matthew Livelsberger, the soldier who detonated a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel last week, used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack.

Man who blew up Tesla outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas used AI

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists in Khan Yunis who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorists in Khan Yunis who took part in October 7th massacre

Release hostages now:

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas: 'Release hostages now'

A large sign in Tel Aviv displays incoming President Donald Trump's threat: 'All of them until 20/1, or the fire of hell will open.'

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas: 'Release hostages now'

New Years rammer made bombs with rare chemical, nails

Shamsud-Din Jabbar packed 2 bombs with nails to kill even more people after his deadly ramming attack in New Orleans, used a compound that had never been used in a terrorist attack in the West before.

New Years rammer made bombs with rare chemical, nails

On 10/6:

Southern Command General rejected suggestion to bring battalion commanders south on 10/6

On the night between October 6th and 7th, a brigade commander recommended returning battalion commanders to the Gaza Envelope, but Southern Command General, Yaron Finkelman, did not accept the recommendation.

Southern Command General rejected suggestion to bring battalion commanders south on 10/6

Live:

Live: Funeral of Jimmy Carter

State funeral held for former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100.

Live: Funeral of Jimmy Carter

Watch:

Heartbreaking video: Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

At the end of the funeral in Hatzor HaGalilit, all stood to sing the national anthem. Hallel approached the grave of her husband, fallen soldier Eitan Shiknazi, and saluted him on his final journey.

Heartbreaking video: Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

Tomorrow:

Pres. Herzog to give Medal of Honor to 7 leaders from around the world tomorrow

The Presidential Medal of Honor will be given to seven leaders from around the globe in recognition of their longstanding contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Pres. Herzog to give Medal of Honor to 7 leaders from around the world tomorrow

Avigdor Gavish sings farewell to Rachel Cohen

Singer and musician, Avigdor Gavish, sings farewell to Rachel Cohen, who adopted him and was murdered in Funduq terrorist attack.

Avigdor Gavish sings farewell to Rachel Cohen

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jabaliya, says 'We will bring Hamas to the point where they understand that they must return all the hostages.'

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

Trump:

Trump: 'If hostages aren't returned, all hell will break out in MidEast'

US President-elect Donald Trump gives a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, reiterates it will 'not be good for Hamas' if the hostages are not all freed by his inauguration. His envoy says there has been progress in the hostage talks.

Trump: 'If hostages aren't returned, all hell will break out in MidEast'

London:

Jews in London afraid to attend synagogue, due to pro-Palestinian demonstration

Leaders of the London Jewish community call on the police to keep a pro-Palestinian demonstration, planned to take place on Saturday only 500 meters from the Central Synagogue, at a safe distance.

Jews in London afraid to attend synagogue, due to pro-Palestinian demonstration

Watch:

Ari Rosenfeld received applause in court room

Ari Rosenfeld, accused in the classified documents leak from PM's Office, received applause in Tel Aviv District Court.

Ari Rosenfeld received applause in court room

Report:

Report: IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

Report: IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Watch:

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza, after three months of combat in the area.

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

NYPD:

NYPD: Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Antisemitic hate crimes rose 7% in 2024 over 2023 levels even as overall hate crimes fell, constituting 55% of all hate crimes committed in New York City.

NYPD: Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother: 'Flatten shopping street in Funduq that's dripping with Jewish blood'

Mother of Staff Sergeant Gilad Boim, who fell in battle in Gaza, demands Minister of Defense take immediate action to destroy terror infrastructure in Funduq, to prevent additional attacks.

Bereaved mother: 'Flatten shopping street in Funduq that's dripping with Jewish blood'

Mark Zuckerberg:

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook, Instagram moving 'back to our roots' on free speech

Meta CEO says fact-checkers and efforts to police online speech have made too many mistakes, will be replaced with X-style community notes as company embraces a more free-speech-friendly approach.

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook, Instagram moving 'back to our roots' on free speech

Pres. Herzog meets international task force for hostages

Israeli President meets international task force for hostages, says, 'There is a major scar on our nation. There is a major scar on the face of the earth: the issue of the hostages.'

Pres. Herzog meets international task force for hostages

Deputy head of US CENTCOM visits Israel

The Deputy Commander of the U.S. Central Command Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, arrived in Israel last week as the official guest of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, MG Amir Baram.

Deputy head of US CENTCOM visits Israel

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach served as a squad sergeant in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

Soldier arrested in leaked documents case remains in detention

The court has refused the request of Ari Rosenfeld, accused in a classified document case, to reconsider his detention.

Soldier arrested in leaked documents case remains in detention