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Moving footage:

Moving footage: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Jabaliya's central square

Soldiers of the 401st Brigade lit the menorah at 'Hahachra'a' (victory - lit. decision) Square, formerly known as Palestine Square in Jabaliya while their wounded friends lit the candles at Sheba Hospital.

Moving footage: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Jabaliya's central square

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

'Escape with the kids':

'Escape with the kids': Pursuing the leaders of Lev Tahor on the Mexico border

Mexico, Guatemala authorities carry out joint operation in attempt to prevent leaders of the Lev Tahor cult from escaping with children.

'Escape with the kids': Pursuing the leaders of Lev Tahor on the Mexico border

ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

The ISA has released recordings from the hostage rescue operation in February, including the dedication of the operation to fallen comrades.

ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

Double tragedy for former President of Israel

Gohar Katsav, mother of former president Moshe Katsav, passed away at the age of 95, hours after the passing of her brother Yosef Alon at the age of 93.

Double tragedy for former President of Israel

Coalition struggles to find majority for impending votes

One Likud MK was rushed to the plenum while still mourning his mother in the hopes of passing the trapped profits law despite haredi opposition.

Coalition struggles to find majority for impending votes

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

Six injured in Bnei Brak fire

Fire breaks out in residential building in Bnei Brak, first responders evacuate two-year-old in serious condition, five others suffering smoke inhalation, to local hospitals.

Six injured in Bnei Brak fire

Kinneret rises 1 centimeter as forecasters predict rain will let up

Fifty-five centimeters of snow on Mount Hermon, temperatures to return to seasonal average later this week, forecastsers predict.

Kinneret rises 1 centimeter as forecasters predict rain will let up

Gideon Sa'ar expected to forfeit spot in Likud

Gideon Sa'ar is integrating into the Likud party, opting out of a secured spot in favor of participating in primaries to once again challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu for the party leadership.

Gideon Sa'ar expected to forfeit spot in Likud

At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva:

At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva: Festive prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Hundreds attend festive Hanukkah prayers in the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva, after rains force the prayer session to move indoors.

At the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva: Festive prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Senior Fatah leader:

Senior Fatah leader: Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas

In interview with The New York Post, Fatah Secretary General Mohammad Hamdan says that he anticipates that Trump’s presidency will mark a turning point for Hamas.

Senior Fatah leader: Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas

Report:

Report: US expressed concern over violent attacks in Syria

US officials tell Axios that Washington has raised concerns with Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, the new foreign minister in Syria’s transitional administration, over recent reports of violent attacks carried out by groups across the country.

Report: US expressed concern over violent attacks in Syria

Sa'ar responds to criticism:

Sa'ar responds to criticism: Dedicate my life to hatred of Netanyahu? Not happening

Foreign Minister responds to criticism against him from the opposition and the media: All the attacks on me only strengthen me.

Sa'ar responds to criticism: Dedicate my life to hatred of Netanyahu? Not happening

Ford social media account displays anti-Israel messages

Ford Motor Company social media account briefly displays three anti-Israel messages before removing them. Spokesperson says the account was compromised.

Ford social media account displays anti-Israel messages

Watch:

Watch: Cindy Crawford and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

On the sixth night of Hanukkah, Noa Tishby is joined by iconic actress Cindy Crawford. The two light candles and talk about allyship, family, and the beauty of sharing traditions.

Watch: Cindy Crawford and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

Court issues arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President

South Korea's anti-corruption agency announces arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law decree earlier this month.

Court issues arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President

Syria appoints foreign fighters to military leadership roles

Syria’s new leadership integrates individuals from the Uyghur community, a Jordanian, and a Turkish national into the country’s armed forces, part of effort to unify rebel groups into a professional military structure.

Syria appoints foreign fighters to military leadership roles

'Major incident'

Major incident: US Treasury Department says it was targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers

US Treasury Department alerts lawmakers to a cybersecurity breach involving a Chinese state-sponsored actor, marking what officials describe as a “major incident.”

Major incident: US Treasury Department says it was targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers

Report:

Report: This is the reason Sara Netanyahu did not return to Israel

Sources close to the Prime Minister's wife say the reason she extended her stay abroad is because she contracted COVID-19.

Report: This is the reason Sara Netanyahu did not return to Israel

Ahmed Tibi calls for release of doctor arrested by IDF

Ahmed Tibi called in the Knesset for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh, a hospital director in Gaza, who was detained by Israeli forces.

Ahmed Tibi calls for release of doctor arrested by IDF

PA Chairman Abbas:

PA Chairman Abbas: 'President Carter’s legacy will forever remain in our hearts'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas eulogized the late US President who, according to him, 'spoke boldly against injustice, including addressing the realities of Israeli apartheid.'

PA Chairman Abbas: 'President Carter’s legacy will forever remain in our hearts'

'I have to feel like I'm a hostage'

Rabbi Ber lights Hanukkah candles at Hostages Square: 'I have to feel like I'm a hostage'

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lit Hanukkah candles at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. 'It can not be that we have brethren who are hostages and we act like it's a regular day.'

Rabbi Ber lights Hanukkah candles at Hostages Square: 'I have to feel like I'm a hostage'

Danon at UN:

Danon at UN: 'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, addressed the Security Council and responded harshly to the ballistic missile attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.

Danon at UN: 'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'

Watch:

Watch: Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital

Terrorists can be seen planting explosives at a distance of approximately 45 meters from the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

Watch: Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital

How Jimmy Carter helped save Rabbi Nachman's Tomb

The late president helped prevent Soviet authorities from demolishing the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, a significant site of annual pilgrimage for many Israelis.

How Jimmy Carter helped save Rabbi Nachman's Tomb

Suspected Iranian spy's mother:

Suspected Iranian spy's mother: 'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'

The mother of Alexander Granovsky, who is suspected of spying for Iran, revealed that she was summoned for interrogation: 'I answered everything.'

Suspected Iranian spy's mother: 'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Uriel Peretz, aged 23, served in the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Three additional soldiers were severely injured in the incident.

Cleared for publication: Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza

'False and Dangerous':

'False and Dangerous': Supreme Court denounces right-wing campaign

Right-wing movement Im Tirtzu launched a poster campaign against Supreme Court rulings on prisoners, drawing condemnation from the judges.

'False and Dangerous': Supreme Court denounces right-wing campaign

'Your light will last forever'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham laid to rest | 'Your light will last forever'

Thousands paid respects to Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham who was killed in an operational accident in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. 'You fell as a hero in a just existential war.'

Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham laid to rest | 'Your light will last forever'

'You are all heroes'

'You are all heroes' | IDF Chief of Staff lights Hanukkah candles with wounded soldiers

LTG Halevi expressed his appreciation to the medical staff for their life-saving work and lit the fifth candle of Hanukkah with the injured personnel and their families.

'You are all heroes' | IDF Chief of Staff lights Hanukkah candles with wounded soldiers

'Work to bring them home'

Kibbutz Kissufim's request from Zionist rabbis: 'Work to bring them home'

Kibbutz Kissufim in the Gaza envelope sent a letter to the rabbis of the religious Zionist community asking them to work to bring the hostages home.

Kibbutz Kissufim's request from Zionist rabbis: 'Work to bring them home'

IDF eliminates terrorists in Jabaliya area

Overnight, IDF troops operated to identify and eliminate multiple terrorists in the Jabaliya area overnight.

IDF eliminates terrorists in Jabaliya area

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

Soldier's parents arrived at his base and learned he fell

The parents of Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, who fell in Gaza, were visiting their son's base with a package for him when they were told he had fallen.

Soldier's parents arrived at his base and learned he fell

Netanyahu recovering, moved to underground unit after surgery

PM moved to an underground hospital unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem as he recovers from a surgery to remove his prostate gland.

Netanyahu recovering, moved to underground unit after surgery

UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages

Ministry of Health submits report on abuse of Hamas hostages to UN, documenting widespread abuse, including sexual attacks, beatings, starvation, and isolation.

UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages

Award-winning Jewish actress Linda Lavin dead at 87

'Alice' star and Tony-award-winning actress Linda Lavin passed away from lung cancer.

Award-winning Jewish actress Linda Lavin dead at 87

During Hanukkah:

Jewish children around world raise awareness for hostages during Hanukkah

The children of Tikva School, supported by the Yael Foundation, identified with the plight of the hostages as Ukrainian refugees and united to form a moving human yellow ribbon, singing about home in Hebrew. We pray for the

Jewish children around world raise awareness for hostages during Hanukkah

El Al cancels flights to Moscow until March 2025

El Al announces its decision after ongoing discussions with the Russian authorities, following the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines airplane.

El Al cancels flights to Moscow until March 2025