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Sirens in Hadera area

Sirens sounded in Hadera area due to missile from Yemen which was intercepted

Sirens warning of rocket and missile fire activated in Talmei Elazar in the Hadera area. Surface-to-surface missile from Yemen successfully intercepted.

Sirens sounded in Hadera area due to missile from Yemen which was intercepted

Blinken reveals:

Blinken reveals: Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

In an interview with The New York Times, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a deal could've been reached, questions, 'Where is the world, why hasn't Hamas been pushed to put down its weapons, give up the hostages, and surrender?'

Blinken reveals: Whose fault is it that there is no deal?

Report:

Report: 6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.

Report: 6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Israeli government demanding Hamas increase number of living hostages to be freed; defense echelon pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold talks on 'the day after' Hamas.

'If Hamas says yes - we have a deal'

Unheeded:

Unheeded: IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

A new report shows that an intelligence officer urged his superiors to resume tapping into Hamas's tactical channels, but his superiors decided to delay the decision until after the High Holidays had ended.

Unheeded: IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold rally demanding that no one be left behind. 'Government abandoning them for 15 months already.'

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Albag family responds to video clip: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Family of kidnapped IDF lookout Liri Albag sends a message to their daughter and the world: 'Liri, if you're hearing us, tell the others that all the families are moving heaven and earth. We will fight until all hostages are returned.'

Albag family responds to video clip: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Naim Qassem:

Naim Qassem: 'Our patience is running out

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem warned of breaking ceasefire with Israel, citing potential impatience before the 60-day agreement ends due to supposed breaches.

Naim Qassem: 'Our patience is running out

Two Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Two Israelis, residents of Tamra and Buq'ata, arrested by IDF soldiers about 1.5 kilometers into Syrian territory; police interrogate them.

Two Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

Ben-Gvir: 'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

IDF destroys terror tunnel containing underground weapons production site

IDF's Yahalom Unit, 99th Division, dismantle underground weapons manufacturing site in central Gaza Strip.

IDF destroys terror tunnel containing underground weapons production site

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Mortan Ortagus, a Navy intelligence officer with experience in the Departments of State and the Treasury, will be second to Steven Witkoff as the Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace.

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Freed Hostage:

Freed Hostage: 'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

Yigal Yaakov, who was just 13 when he and his brother were captured from Nir Oz, commented on the sign of life released from hostage Liri Elbag.

Freed Hostage: 'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

Kfir Brigade troops operate in northern Gaza, where Hamas commanders barricaded themselves.

IDF destroys 'Officers' Neighborhood' in Gaza

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

'There is great doubt as to whether the quantity of aid entering the Strip toady will be similar to the quantity entering under the Trump administration,' diplomatic source says.

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

After 456 days:

After 456 days: Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Albag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

After 456 days: Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans next week to meet with the families of victims of this week’s devastating truck-ramming attack.

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

US House Speaker officially re-elected as speaker by a 218-215 majority, securing the majority after Reps. Keith Self (R-TX) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) change their votes to back him.

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

Using drones

Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza using drones foiled

IDF and Israel Police say a suspected smuggler was apprehended overnight as he tried to flee. A drone containing drugs ready to smuggle into the Gaza Strip was located in the suspect's vehicle.

Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza using drones foiled

Unique footage reveals:

Unique footage reveals: Kalashnikov rifle, explosive devices, near Jabaliya school

Jabaliya: Hamas continuing to use school campus for terror activities, weapons found in child's bed in nearby building.

Unique footage reveals: Kalashnikov rifle, explosive devices, near Jabaliya school

Sovereignty Movement moves to bring Diaspora youth closer to Israel

Empowering Diaspora youth, fighting propaganda, and strengthening bonds: The Sovereignty Movement's new initiative.

Sovereignty Movement moves to bring Diaspora youth closer to Israel

Report:

Report: UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

UN officials say agency that employed numerous Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists prepping for implementation of new Israeli law barring its operations.

Report: UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

Report:

Report: Trump and Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Report: Trump and Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for military aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for military aid to Israel

Suspected antisemitic ramming in Brooklyn was accident

After accusations incident in which a Jewish woman and her children were hit by a car was an anti-Jewish hate crime, NYPD confirms incident was a traffic accident.

Suspected antisemitic ramming in Brooklyn was accident

New Orleans ramming:

Mosque near home of New Orleans rammer tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR

Houston mosque within walking distance of home of terrorist who murdered 14 in New Orleans tells congregants not to speak to media or answer questions from the FBI.

Mosque near home of New Orleans rammer tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR

Report:

Report: Las Vegas bomber may have used Tesla Cybertruck to avoid casualties

New evidence suggests Matthew Livelsberger may have been motivated to kill himself in a vehicle explosion outside the Trump Hotel after a fight with his wife on Christmas and not for political reasons.

Report: Las Vegas bomber may have used Tesla Cybertruck to avoid casualties

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

Indictment says Jack Danaher Molloy, a dual US-Irish citizen and US Army veteran, traveled to Lebanon in August with the intention of joining Hezbollah, which has been designated as a terrorist organization in the United States.

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war

Ukrainian President believes US President's "unpredictability" could play a key role in ending Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia: I believe he really wants to end the war.

Zelenskyy: Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and the Shfela following a launch from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted. Fragments fall in Modi'in. 12 people treated for injuries sustained on the way to shelter.

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela, missile from Yemen intercepted

One day later:

One day later: Motive for Vegas explosion still being investigated

Authorities say they are still investigating why a suspect detonated Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The suspect in the detonation suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

One day later: Motive for Vegas explosion still being investigated

Ukraine:

Ukraine: Man arrested after damaging historic Hanukkiah in Lviv

Rabbi Mendy Gottlieb, Chabad emissary in the city, says the vandalism is "a very unusual incident that does not reflect the attitude of the residents".

Ukraine: Man arrested after damaging historic Hanukkiah in Lviv

Channel 14 poll:

Channel 14 poll: Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

Likud gains two seats to 34, Religious Zionist party gains one seat to 5, and is on par with Otzma Yehudit, which weakens by three seats and only wins 5.

Channel 14 poll: Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

South Korea:

South Korean authorities arrive to arrest impeached President Yoon

Authorities attempt to execute an arrest warrant issued earlier this week for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Protesters clash with police outside his residence.

South Korean authorities arrive to arrest impeached President Yoon

State Attorney confirms:

State Attorney confirms: Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv

State Attorney's Office confirms that investigation is underway against MK Gilad Kariv for leaking a document from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

State Attorney confirms: Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israel struck defense facilities east of Aleppo

Arab media outlets report Israeli strikes on facilities belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense, east of the city of Aleppo. Israel has not yet commented on the reports.

Reports in Syria: Israel struck defense facilities east of Aleppo

Report:

Report: Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Report: Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program