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560 million euro deal:

560 million euro deal: Israel sells Barak MX air defense system to Slovakia

The BARAK MX Integrated Air Defense System is designed to counter current and future aerial threats, including ballistic threats.

Erin Molan to Pres. Herzog:

Erin Molan to Pres. Herzog: 'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'

Watch:

Watch: Amir Dadon takes Avraham Fried and Ishay Ribo for a ride

During the annual 'Tzama' Hassidic music concert, which unites musicians from across the music world, Israeli singer Amir Dadon lifted famed Hassidic music star Avraham Fried and Israeli singer Ishay Ribo on his back.

Azerbaijan:

Distinguished Azerbaijani rabbi joins Global Jewish Council

'I am honored to represent a country with a Shiite Muslim majority where everyone supports Israel,' says, Rabbi Isayev of Azerbaijan’s Sephardic community, a representative to the Global Jewish Council.

Knesset committee approves bill to prioritize reservists in academia

Under the proposed law, higher education institutions would be required to extend affirmative action to reservists. Reservists will also be prioritized in admissions to student dormitories.

'Peace Now' furious:

'Peace Now' furious: First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

Former Mossad official:

Former Mossad official: 'The pager attack revolutionized the northern arena'

A., a former department chief in the Mossad, spoke about the choice of pagers despite them being old technology, the targets, and the timing of the attack.

'Lighting up the north'

Missiles that ended lives transformed into a menorah | 'Lighting up the north'

Police explosive disposal experts decided to take parts of the very missiles that brought so much darkness and turn them into a Hanukkah menorah which will be lit at various locations in northern Israel.

Report:

Report: Iran looking for new ways to strengthen Hezbollah

Iranian regime considering ways to rearm Hezbollah in Lebanon, after the IDF attack and fall of Assad's leadership

10/7 inquiries:

10/7 inquiries: Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.

Bereaved husband and father:

Bereaved husband and father: 'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

Report:

Report: Iranian-backed militias in Iraq halt attacks on Israel

A leader of one of the armed militias confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Iraqi Prime Minister to stop attacking Israel and to remain quiet on the developments in Syria.

Israel's message to Syria's new leader

Israel made clear to Ahmad al-Sharaa that as long as no trustworthy force comes to replace the IDF, it will take steps to ensure its own security.

Hostage's mother: My son began observing Shabbat in captivity

Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer who was kidnapped in Gaza, describes how she heard from other hostages about her son's strengthening faith.

Mossad agents reveal:

Mossad agents reveal: This is how Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers exploded

Two retired Mossad agents reveal to CBS' "60 Minutes" details of the September operation in which thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists exploded: "This was the tipping point of the war."

Report:

Report: Trump team eyes immediate WHO withdrawal

Experts say members of Trump’s team have expressed their intention to announce the withdrawal from the World Health Organization during the President-elect’s inauguration on January 20.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss

Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets bereaved families and says: "A responsible deal is one in which all the hostages are returned."

Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

Feinberg, 64, was born to a Jewish family and is currently the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP.

New York:

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on New York subway

NYPD arrests "person of interest" following the incident in which a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn.

Exposed:

Exposed: Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

In NYC subway car:

Woman burned to death when man throws lit match on her in NYC subway car

Man sits on bench and watches as the sleeping woman he set on fire by throwing a lit match at her dies.

Khan Yunis:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis

IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

Mossad chief:

Mossad chief: Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Mossad chief David Barnea recommends that Israel "go after the head" in response to recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen rather than strike back at the Houthis.

Soldiers thought they were rescuing Noa Argamani in op. in which Sahar Baruch was killed

Terrorists waiting for IDF rescue team opened fire immediately when the rescuers opened the door, leading to fierce gunfight in which Sahar was killed and 2 soldiers seriously wounded.

Ukraine:

Ukraine: 'We are the new Mossad'

Ukrainian intelligence services are using tactics made famous by Israel to target Russian leadership as the war between the two countries wears on.

Ted Cruz:

Ted Cruz: 'Antisemitic protests at universities will end next year'

Texas Senator says once Republicans take power on January 20, those who commit acts of antisemitism on college campuses will begin to face consequences, including arrest and deportation.

IDF preparing northern Israel for civilian life

Engineering teams have been dispatched to remove waste, ordnance, and military equipment before civilians return home.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: As we acted strongly against Iran's proxies, so we will act against the Houthis

PM convenes Security Cabinet at the northern border, says the 'result will be the same' against the Houthis as against Hamas and Hezbollah.

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.

Report:

Report: Iran facing deep energy crisis, blackouts

Israeli attacks on Iranian gas pipelines nearly a year ago partially to blame for serious energy crisis plaguing Iran, along with mismanagement and sanctions, according to New York Times report.

Khamenei claims:

Khamenei claims: 'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

In a long rant on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attacked the US and Israel for their involvement in Syria and claimed: 'You Zionists haven’t won; you’ve been defeated.'

Prisoner of Zion:

Prisoner of Zion Eduard Kuznetsov passes away at age 85

Prisoner of Zion Eduard Kuznetsov was sentenced to death in the USSR after he planned to hijack an empty plane and land it in Sweden. His sentence was commuted and in 1979 he was released and immigrated to Israel.

Kfir Brigade begins operating west of Beit Hanoun

After completing operations in Beit Lahia, the Kfir Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, began operating in the area west of Beit Hanoun based on intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah long-term terrorist hideout

IDF's 188th Brigade locates and destroys Hezbollah long-term hideout facility with weapons storages.

Concerns of Iranian attacks

Israel considering travel warning for Egypt

The Israeli defense establishment notified Egypt of intelligence regarding Iranian attempts to carry out attacks on Israelis on Egyptian soil.

Defense Minister in Lebanon:

Defense Minister in Lebanon: 'If Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, we'll crush it'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited southern Lebanon in preparation for the next stages of implementing the ceasefire agreement. 'We have hit Hezbollah with unprecedented strength. We have removed the fangs of the snake.'

During the war:

During the war: Millions of Israelis enlisted; donations arrived in the millions

New data reveals extensive solidarity and unprecedented volunteering across all sectors of society during the war.

50 years later:

50 years later: Part of crashed IDF helicopter found on Mt. Hermon

IDF soldiers found the rotor of Super Hornet 017, which crashed on the slopes of Mt. Hermon in 1974, shortly before the area was relinquished to the Syrians.

Arabs from Jerusalem charged with assisting Hezbollah

Two Arabs from Jerusalem were charged with being in contact with a Hezbollah operative and giving her information, including photos from the Caesarea area.