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Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing the country

Man arrested at Ben Gurion Airport moments before fleeing Israel after being identified as the suspect in the murder of a young woman in Ashkelon.

Report:

Report: Israel considering remaining in Lebanon beyond agreed-on date

Israel is considering remaining in southern Lebanon even after the 60-day deadline due to the slow deployment of Lebanese troops and the reformation of Hezbollah.

Jewish Democratic lawmaker switches to Republican Party

Rep. Hillary Cassel of the Florida State Legislature announces that in light of the Democrats' failure to fully support Israel and tolerance for extremists, she is switching parties.

Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal

Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with a Hamas delegation in Doha in attempt to push forward ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Two relatives of Assad arrested while attempting to flee Lebanon

Wife and daughter of Duraid Al-Assad, a cousin of Syria’s deposed President Bashar Al-Assad, were arrested at Beirut's airport while attempting to leave the country using allegedly forged passports.

Tragedy in South Korea:

Tragedy in South Korea: Plane with 181 people aboard crashes while landing

Only two people reported to have survived after a plane with 181 people aboard crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

Photos:

Photos: IDF soldiers in the snow in Syria

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of soldiers from the 810th Heharim Regional Brigade in the snow from the Syrian border.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: 2025 will be an ‘important year’ for nuclear issue

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is preparing for what it anticipates will be a pivotal year for its nuclear issue in 2025, does not provide further details.

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Watch: Iliza Shlesinger and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

On the fourth night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined for candle lighting by comedian, actress and television host, Iliza Shlesinger, who makes an argument that Hanukkah might just be the most American holiday.

Danon:

Danon: UN is trying to ignore the horrors of October 7, we won't let that happen

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN comments on Health Ministry report on the conditions of the hostages which will be submitted to the UN this week: We will continue to remind the UN of the sexual abuse, starvation, neglect and humiliation that our hostages are going through.

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Yeshiva staff and students, as well as Ashdod's mayor, attend Torah scroll dedication honoring Major Chen Bouchris, who fell in battle on the morning of October 7 while defending southern Israel from the invading Hamas terrorists.

Erin Molan to the Pope:

Erin Molan to the Pope: 'Use your power to recover the hostages'

Australian television presenter Erin Molan urged the Pope to blame those truly responsible for the suffering in Gaza.

Netanyahu to undergo surgery on Sunday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered from UTI caused by benign enlargement of his prostrate gland, and was treated with antibiotics.

24 years later:

24 years later: Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat Yousouf, passes away

Parha Yousouf, mother of Druze IDF soldier Madahat Yousouf, who the Ehud Barak government abandoned to death, dies at 85.

Health Ministry to present report on hostages to the United Nations

'Report highlights horrors the hostages endured, reveals the brutality of the enemy with whom Israel is engaged; global community must utilize all available means to end this cruelty and bring the hostages home,' Health Minister Uriel Busso says.

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: 'Investigation is a politicized witch hunt'

Sara Netanyahu's attorney claims the legal inquiry against Sara is politically motivated, illegal and biased.

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

An IRGC plot to kidnap the Israeli journalist Babak Itzhaki was foiled by noncooperation from an agent.

2024's most popular baby name in Berlin: Mohammed

In the German cities of Berlin and Brandenburg, the Muslim name 'Mohammed' ranks as 2024's most popular name for baby boys.

From darkness to light:

From darkness to light: Menorah made of missile fragments displayed in Hostages Square

Large Hanukkah menorah made of rocket fragments, created by artist Eli Gross, is set up in Hostages Square.

IDF begins operating in Beit Hanoun

Gaza Division begins operational activity to dismantle terror targets in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.

Watch: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Syria

Soldiers from the Egoz Unit and Sayeret Golani light candles at an IDF base in Syria. Watch.

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Watch: Police officers rescue youth caught in a storm mid-hike

Three youths plan to sleep outdoors in the Galilee, find themselves caught in a storm, suffering from brutal cold, and unable to leave the area. Police officers arrive to rescue them.

Watch: IDF forces in a Radwan Force tunnel that was destroyed

IDF announces: Underground infrastructure 100 meters long and leading to a Radwan Force rest area is destroyed.

Over Shabbat: Projectiles towards Israel from Gaza and Yemen

Projectile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israel just after 2:00 a.m., two projectiles from Gaza intercepted an hour before Shabbat concludes.

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Watch: Mayim Bialik and Noa Tishby light Hanukkah candles

For the third night of Hanukkah, Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby is joined by actress Mayim Bialik.

Final Hanukkah message

Biden in final Hanukkah message: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

US President publishes his final Hanukkah message as President on X.

For the first time:

For the first time: US THAAD system successfully intercepts Houthi missile

The US-supplied Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which has been stationed in Israel since October, successfully intercepted the missile fired by Houthi rebels early Friday morning.

German government collapses, sets date for elections

The government dissolved in the wake of a no-confidence vote in Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Snow begins falling on Mount Hermon

Rain, snow, and flooding expected over weekend as temperatures drop below seasonal average.

Truck with 40 rocket launchers located in Lebanese pharmacy

IDF's 226th Brigade locates truck with 40 rocket launchers, barrels and weapons storage facility inside pharmacy in southern Lebanon.

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Watch: IDF soldier's heartbreaking audition to The Next Star

Ido Malka, a Golani Brigade reservist, auditioned for 'The Next Star' with a moving performance dedicated to his comrades in the field.

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticizes Attorney General

Minister of the Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of selective enforcement.

Two injured after Hanukkah menorah ignites blaze

Fire breaks out in children's room due to Hanukkah menorah, father and daughter lightly injured due to smoke inhalation.

Bereaved Brother:

Bereaved Brother: 'We are heartbroken, Amit was our strength'

Brothers of fallen IDF soldier Amit Levi speak about the memories he left them and the lessons he wished to leave behind.

IDF evacuates civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

IDF, ISA, carry out intelligence-based operation targeting terror infrastructure and operatives near Jabaliya's Kamal Adwan Hospital.

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Watch: 100 vehicles form hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker

One hundred vehicles, one for each hostage still in Gaza, form the hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

At the Janta Crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, IAF planes strike weapons smuggling infrastructure serving Hezbollah terror group.

Terror in central Israel:

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, murdered in Herzliya terror attack

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, dies of her wounds following Herzliya stabbing attack; terrorist neutralized and captured.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Release terrorists in exchange for hostages - we must do everything

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef supports freeing hostages in exchange for dangerous convicted terrorists, claims his words on drafting haredi yeshiva students were misunderstood.

Jews visiting Uman subject to significant restrictions

Breslov hasidim visiting Uman, Ukraine, warned photographing security forces, checkpoints, or military facilities may be arrested on suspicion of espionage.