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South Korea:

South Korea: Police assistance requested in detaining impeached President

South Korea’s anti-corruption agency requests police assistance in detaining impeached President after unsuccessful attempt by its investigators to bring him into custody.

South Korea: Police assistance requested in detaining impeached President

Report:

Report: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday

Three anonymous sources tell The Globe and Mail that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as Monday.

Report: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday

Report:

Report: Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Report: Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

'My heart is heavy'

Gal Gadot shares picture of hostage Liri Albag: My heart is heavy, and my soul aches

Hours before taking part in Golden Globes, Israeli actress shares picture of Liri Albag, who has been held hostage in Gaza for 457 days: We all deserve to see them return, alive. Bring them home now.

Gal Gadot shares picture of hostage Liri Albag: My heart is heavy, and my soul aches

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

MK Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir: The public didn't like it - there are red lines

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

MK Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir: The public didn't like it - there are red lines

FBI:

FBI: New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months

FBI says that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried out New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, visited the city twice in the preceding months, using Meta smart glasses to record footage of the area.

FBI: New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months

Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body

Omer Neutra's parents received the most difficult news that he fell last month on October 7. They speak about the never-ending pain and the fight to recover his body.

Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body

Givati soldier severely injured in northern Gaza

Soldier in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, severely injured during combat in northern Gaza and has been evacuated to a hospital.

Givati soldier severely injured in northern Gaza

'Protect remaining Jews'

The unordinary letter from the rabbi to Syria's new leader

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, the spiritual leader of the Syrian community in Israel, sent a letter to Ahmad al-Sharaa asking him to protect the country's remaining Jews and Jewish holy sites.

The unordinary letter from the rabbi to Syria's new leader

Report:

Report: Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Ministry of Defense Director General reportedly called an urgent security meeting after the strike on Netanayhu's Caesarea home following a discussion with the Prime Minister's wife. Defense Ministry: 'False claims.'

Report: Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages

Jerusalem denies a report that mediators succeeded in bridging gaps with Hamas and that Israel has now to respond if it agrees to the deal.

Hamas claims to have approved list of 34 hostages

Inbar Greidinger-Geisler is Israeli killed in accident in Tanzania

Greidinger-Geisler was with five family members. They were evacuated from the scene by helicopter to a local hospital.

Inbar Greidinger-Geisler is Israeli killed in accident in Tanzania

Watch:

PIJ terrorists eliminated and surrender to IDF forces in Jabaliya

Forces from the Givati Brigade combat team eliminated Islamic Jihad company commander Sa’ed Saeed Zaki Dahnoun, who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre and led ambushes on Israeli forces.

PIJ terrorists eliminated and surrender to IDF forces in Jabaliya

After stabbing attempt

After stabbing attempt | MK Succot: 'Don't enter village of murderers'

MK Tzvi Succot filmed a video clip calling on Jews not to enter Deir Qaddis, where a stabbing attempt occurred, and met Israelis in the village.

After stabbing attempt | MK Succot: 'Don't enter village of murderers'

50 haredim enlist in the ‘Hahashmonaim’ Brigade

Approximately 50 recruits enlisted to the haredi ‘Hahashmonaim’ Brigade and will form the core of its first company.

50 haredim enlist in the ‘Hahashmonaim’ Brigade

Double than any other city

11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel; double the number from any other city

According to Central Bureau of Statistics' data published today, more Israelis have emigrated from Tel Aviv and Haifa than from any other city.

11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel; double the number from any other city

'Prepare the burial shrouds'

'Prepare the burial shrouds': Terror organization threatens Minister of Heritage

The "Galilee Forces," a terror organization operating in northern Samaria published a death threat against Minister Amichay Eliyahu

'Prepare the burial shrouds': Terror organization threatens Minister of Heritage

Senior Lev Tahor member arrested after shaving his beard and sidelocks

El Salvadorian police arrested Jonathan Emmanuel Cardona Castillo, who is suspected of child abuse and human trafficking, among other things, on the border with Guatemala.

Senior Lev Tahor member arrested after shaving his beard and sidelocks

Only hours before 10/7:

Only hours before the 10/7 massacre: Hamas' message that wasn't picked up on by Israel

On October 7th, only minutes after midnight, a Hamas-affiliated Telegram account published a series of tweets that might have changed the events of that morning, if it had been noticed by Israel.

Only hours before the 10/7 massacre: Hamas' message that wasn't picked up on by Israel

Minister Smotrich:

Minister Smotrich: 'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

Ministers Smotrich and Elkin published to reimbursement plan for residents returning to northern Israel. Residents will receive a grant of 15,400 NIS for an adult and 7,700 NIS for a child, plus an additional 'vacancy reimbursement.'

Minister Smotrich: 'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

Watch:

Watch: Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination in Samaria

Dramatic footage shows the moment undercover Israeli security operatives eliminated an armed terrorist.

Watch: Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination in Samaria

Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire

Hezbollah official tells reporters at site where Hezbollah's longtime secretary-general was killed when the funerals of Nasrallah and his successor Hashem Safieddine will be held.

Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire

Report:

Report: Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

Israel is reportedly considering responding to Hamas's offer for a week-long ceasefire in exchange for a list of hostages in light of the expected visit tomorrow by Mossad chief Barnea to Qatar.

Report: Israel considering Hamas proposal for 1-week ceasefire

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

In Meithalun, security forces eliminated an armed terrorist, confiscated four weapons, thousands of shekels in terrorist funds, and dismantled an explosives manufacturing laboratory.

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz announced that bills from Otzma Yehudit members, who voted against coalition discipline, would not be supported or placed on the agenda until further notice.

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Court grants Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony at his trial in light of his need to recover from the prostate surgery he underwent last week.

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Petitions rejected:

Supreme Court rejects petitions, allows State to hold bodies of terrorists

Court rejects petitions by families of terrorists demanding that the State return the bodies of the terrorists, rules Cabinet's security considerations and efforts to secure the release of the hostages through negotiation should not be interfered with in this matter.

Supreme Court rejects petitions, allows State to hold bodies of terrorists

Amb. Herzog:

Amb. Herzog: After 15 months of war, I see clearly that the American people stand with us

In one of his final speeches as Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog addressed hundreds of Christian students who had traveled from across North America to Washington DC, says Americans 'understand right from wrong and recognize what is at stake.'

Amb. Herzog: After 15 months of war, I see clearly that the American people stand with us

Report:

Report: IDF concerned desperate Iran might choose extreme move against Israel

Chief of Staff orders IDF on high alert and readiness as Iran grows increasingly desperate due to economic and energy crises and the collapse of its terrorist proxies.

Report: IDF concerned desperate Iran might choose extreme move against Israel

New Orleans attack:

New Orleans attack: Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

The two young Israelis severely injured in the attack in New Orleans were visiting the US after serving in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

New Orleans attack: Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

Report:

Report: IDF soldier under investigation by Brazilian court

HRF organization asks court in Brazil to investigate IDF soldier who survived the Nova festival massacre before serving in Gaza.

Report: IDF soldier under investigation by Brazilian court

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

France:

Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France for inciting terrorism

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

The "Great Prophet 19" drill, taking place in the western province of Kermanshah, features various special units and branches of the IRGC's Ground Force.

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

At end of Biden's term

At end of Biden's term, US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.

At end of Biden's term, US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

Amid hostage deal talks:

Blinken speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister amid hostage deal talks

State Department spokesperson says Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

Blinken speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister amid hostage deal talks

MK Mansour Abbas:

MK Mansour Abbas: I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net

Ra'am chairman declares that he would "provide a safety net until the end of the term" to a government that works to return the hostages and end the war.

MK Mansour Abbas: I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net

Hush money case:

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case one week before taking office

In extraordinary decision, judge sets President-elect’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case for January 10, though he makes clear that Trump would not face jail time.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case one week before taking office

Tragedy in Tanzania

Tragedy in Tanzania: Israeli woman killed in jeep accident

30-year-old Israeli woman killed when a jeep rolls over during a family trip to a safari in Tanzania. Three members of her family suffer light injuries.

Tragedy in Tanzania: Israeli woman killed in jeep accident

IDF:

IDF: Hamas missile fired from Gaza lands near aid truck compound

Sirens sounding in Israel were declared to be due to 'false identification,' but the missile landed at the Erez Crossing, near the compound for humanitarian aid trucks.

IDF: Hamas missile fired from Gaza lands near aid truck compound