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Watch: Son finds incredible amount of weapons in parents' attic

Police were called by a man in Rehovot who found a large amount of weapons in the attic while renovating his parents' home.

Watch: Son finds incredible amount of weapons in parents' attic

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

UN Human Rights office, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call on PA to reverse the decision to suspend Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on incitement allegations.

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

Hostage negotiations

Hostage negotiations: Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

A professional-level delegation of the Mossad, the IDF, and the ISA will travel to Qatar to continue efforts to bring home the 100 hostages still being held by Hamas.

Hostage negotiations: Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

The Chief of Staff's words to the commandos before daring Syria raid

Gen. Halevi told the Shaldag soldiers who raided the underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area deep in Syria that the leaders would not send them on such a mission if they did not have high confidence in their success.

The Chief of Staff's words to the commandos before daring Syria raid

'With an Iranian accent'

Hostage's mother recounts threatening phone call

Julie Kupershtein, whose son Bar was abducted to Gaza, received a threatening phone call from a man claiming to be a Hamas member who told her she must topple the government to see her son again.

Hostage's mother recounts threatening phone call

FBI:

FBI: New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing

FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia updates public on investigation into raming terrorist attack in which 15 people were murdered and dozens injured.

FBI: New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Over 100 Shaldag soldiers raided, dismantled Syrian missile factory

In September, troops from the Shaldag Unit raided and destroyed an underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area, deep in Syrian territory.

Dramatic footage: Over 100 Shaldag soldiers raided, dismantled Syrian missile factory

Golan Heights:

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command in the Golan Heights

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar visited the Syrian border where he met with the command of UNDOF and IDF soldiers.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command in the Golan Heights

Security Council to hold emergency session on IDF op. at Gaza hospital

Algeria requests UNSC meet to discuss last week's counter-terror op. at the Kamal Adwan Hospital where hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were arrested.

Security Council to hold emergency session on IDF op. at Gaza hospital

Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after surgery

Doctors satisfied with progress of PM's recovery after he underwent surgery to remove his prostate this week.

Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after surgery

Violent fight

Violent fight: Bulldozer barrels into pedestrians in Tel Aviv

Three people were injured when a Bobcat bulldozer struck them during a fight in Tel Aviv. The police clarified that the incident was not terror-related.

Violent fight: Bulldozer barrels into pedestrians in Tel Aviv

IDF supports decision

R&R day in Gaza for non-combat soldiers met with criticism - IDF supports decision

Officers in the Southern Command criticized the decision of the 162nd Division to bring combat service support personnel for a day of fun activities in the Forward Logistics Base near Jabaliya.

R&R day in Gaza for non-combat soldiers met with criticism - IDF supports decision

Progress on bill to ban entry for terrorists' relatives

In preparation for first reading, Knesset committee approves bill to bar relatives of terror operatives from receiving entry permits to Israel.

Progress on bill to ban entry for terrorists' relatives

Court:

Court: Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur

Tel Aviv court rules that Erez Lotan, who called activist Sheffi Paz a 'Nazi' and performed a Nazi salute, will compensate Paz to the tune of over 22,000 NIS.

Court: Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur

Defense Minister rejects predecessor's statements on Draft Law

'No place for cynical and political use of a matter as ethical as enlistment in the IDF,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says, slamming former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Minister rejects predecessor's statements on Draft Law

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Police forces demolished an Israeli farm just a few hours after Palestinian Arabs from a nearby city attacked one of the shepherds.

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel

'Building community and support systems are essential tools that help ensure successful integration,' Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer stresses.

Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

The Supreme Court invalidated a clause that gave the National Security Minister authority over investigations and called for greater police independence.

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

Likud MK initiates bill to ban flavored vapes

MK Eli Dallal brings bill to ban flavored e-cigarette liquid. 'Eighty percent of youth who smoke report using flavored products.'

Likud MK initiates bill to ban flavored vapes

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir: Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Enforcement chief claims illegal Arab construction not demolished due to 'lack of interest to the public,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands explanations.

Ben Gvir: Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Hostages families:

Hostages families: Calls for 'unity' are an attempt to end the war

Hostages' relatives from the Tikva Forum cry to public: 'Calls for unity mask a call to end the war and pay a painful price; these calls actually make it harder to bring the hostages back.'

Hostages families: Calls for 'unity' are an attempt to end the war

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

Within two days:

Within two days: Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod

Collision in Ashdod leaves man in his 50s dead, and an additional victim injured, bringing number of dead in Ashdod traffic accidents to four in two days.

Within two days: Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod

Cost of War:

Cost of War: IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron

The IDF has published a report on the number of fallen soldiers since the war broke out, including nearly nine hundred dead and thousands injured.

Cost of War: IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron

'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice

Activists gather outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez, protesting her issuance of an order to improve imprisoned terrorists' living conditions.

'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice

Undercover arrest in Shechem's Old City

Border Police officers infiltrated the city and took the target by surprise in a local coffee shop.

Undercover arrest in Shechem's Old City

At least 13 shot at Queens nightclub

Police investigating mass shooting at Amazura in Queens, New York; unconfirmed reports say two shooters were involved.

At least 13 shot at Queens nightclub

Syrian FM optimistic about stronger ties with Saudi Arabia

Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, visits Saudi Arabia, the first foreign trip by Syria’s new leadership following their rise to power last month.

Syrian FM optimistic about stronger ties with Saudi Arabia

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Antisemitism in Ukraine: Firebomb thrown at Chabad synagogue in Mykolaiv

The perpetrator, who was captured on security cameras, flees scene. Fire extinguished by synagogue guard. No injuries, but the building's door damaged.

Antisemitism in Ukraine: Firebomb thrown at Chabad synagogue in Mykolaiv

Prosecutors:

Prosecutors: FBI seized large cache of explosive devices during Virginia man's arrest

Court documents show that the FBI discovered the largest collection of "finished explosive devices" in its history last month when arresting a Virginia man.

Prosecutors: FBI seized large cache of explosive devices during Virginia man's arrest

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Watch: Gal Gadot and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles on final night

On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined for candle lighting by popular Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who says: "A candle is a small thing, but one candle can light another."

Watch: Gal Gadot and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles on final night

Biden on New Orleans attack:

Biden on New Orleans attack: The suspect was inspired by ISIS

US President says authorities are investigating whether there is any possible connection between the New Orleans attack and the explosion of a Tesla truck outside Trump hotel in Vegas.

Biden on New Orleans attack: The suspect was inspired by ISIS

Official confirms:

Law enforcement official confirms: Vegas explosion investigated as possible terrorist act

Investigators are also looking into whether the incident is connected to a separate attack in New Orleans, where a suspect drove a truck into a crowd, killing at least 15 people.

Law enforcement official confirms: Vegas explosion investigated as possible terrorist act

At least 10 dead in shooting rampage in Montenegro

At least 10 people, including two children, killed and four others injured in a shooting that followed a bar brawl in the western Montenegrin city of Cetinje. The shooter remains at large.

At least 10 dead in shooting rampage in Montenegro

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

One person lightly injured, woman suffers from anxiety following an explosion in a building in Rishon Lezion.

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

Anti-Israel activists mark new year with protests in Times Square

Protesters call to "end Zionism" and for "no war on Iran," say it is a 'new year, same struggle.'

Anti-Israel activists mark new year with protests in Times Square

FBI

New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone, FBI says

Israeli Amb. Danny Danon says mass ramming attack "not how new year should begin" as FBI ID's assailant who murdered at least 10 as Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone, FBI says

Suspected act of terror:

Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, one dead

One individual was killed and several others were injured as a result of the explosion.

Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, one dead

Herzog to Be’eri residents:

Herzog to Be’eri residents: 'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

President Isaac Herzog lit the eighth Hanukkah candle with residents of Kibbutz Be’eri, who have been displaced and hosted over the past year in Kibbutz Hatzerim.

Herzog to Be’eri residents: 'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

IDF soldier lightly wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in

The terrorist attempted to flee but the soldier managed to open fire and neutralize him.

IDF soldier lightly wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in