War in Ukraine:
Ukraine: Body of Jewish soldier located after more than six months
More than six months after his sudden disappearance in the Ukraine war, the body of soldier David Strauber was located.
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Prof. Aumann:
Prof. Aumann: Hostage families' campaign only raises their price
Prof. Robert Aumann expressed anger over the campaign by the families of the hostages, called to embrace them but not to agree to all deals, and wants to see Jews returning to settle Gaza.
Senior government official:
Senior government official: The hostage deal is partial - unclear if it will continue
A senior political official sent messages to the families of hostages who are not expected to be included in the first round of the deal saying there is no guarantee that it will continue to the next round.
IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event
Thousands of participants filled the Beit Menachem Synagogue in Kfar Chabad last week at the celebration marking the 19th of Kislev.
Mystery in Ashdod:
Mystery in Ashdod: Where is David Kilberg?
The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.
Prominent rebel figure appointed Syrian defense minister
Syria's new leadership appoints Murhaf Abu Qasra, a prominent figure in Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, as defense minister in the interim government.
Amid Houthi conflict:
US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident amid Houthi conflict
US military says two Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea. Both pilots ejected from their aircraft and were recovered alive.
French court issues heavy sentences in beheading of teacher
French court delivers severe sentences to several individuals found guilty of involvement in beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty after he showed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in class.
Amnesty criticizes Hezbollah over rocket fire on Israel
Amnesty International criticizes Hezbollah for launching unguided rocket salvos at civilian areas in Israel during the recent conflict.
Despite human rights concerns:
US approves sale of military equipment to Egypt, despite human rights concerns
State Department notifies Congress it approved the sale of $4.69 billion worth of equipment to Egypt.
US judge rules against Israeli firm NSO Group
US judge rules favor of WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a vulnerability in the messaging app to deploy spyware.
PA official:
PA official: Talks on ceasefire deal are 90% complete
Palestinian Arab official tells BBC that if solution is found to unresolved issues, the parties could agree on a three-stage ceasefire within days.
Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate
Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.
Iran protests US arrests of Iranian citizens
Iran summons Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents US interests in the country, to protest arrest of two Iranian nationals in connection with attack on US troops in Jordan.
Slovenia calls to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025
Slovenia broadcasting corporation pens official letter asking that Israel be disqualified from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
Two dead, one seriously injured on Route 772
A 25-year-old man and woman were killed in a collision between two vehicles on route 772. Another woman in her 30s was seriously injured.
Hamas passes Israel list of terrorists to be freed in prisoner swap deal
Israel presents Hamas with a list of 34 hostages to be released in the first stage of a deal, 'including 11 who do not meet the criteria. Hamas agreed - in exchange for special compensation.'
US: We struck Houthi missile storage facility in Sana'a
Yemeni TV channel reports strike in Sana'a, capital of Yemen; CENTCOM confirms strike on Houthi missile storage facility, command-and-control facility.
Foreign Ministry to Pope Francis:
Foreign Ministry to Pope Francis: 'Cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days'
Pope Francis claims Israel's war against the Hamas terror group is 'cruelty, not war'; Israeli Foreign Ministry slams back: 'Israel makes extraordinary efforts to prevent harm to innocents, enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.'
'An Innocent Mistake:'
'An Innocent Mistake:' IDF invites family of hostages to ceremony for bereaved families
The parents of Nimrod Cohen, a missing soldier, received an invitation for a bereaved families' event despite several signs of life from their son.
Chief Rabbis:
Chief Rabbis: 'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'
The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.
Ballistic missile strike: Sirens sounded ten minutes after launch
At 3:34 a.m. the Houthis in Yemen fired a ballistic missile; sirens sounded only at 3:44 a.m. When that happened, the missile had already exploded in Jaffa, causing great damage.
Diplomatic source:
Diplomatic source: Archterrorist Marwan Barghouti won't be released
Head of Fatah's Tanzim group says archterrorist Marwan Barghouti at top of Hamas' list of terrorists to be freed in a prisoner swap deal; diplomatic source says Barghouti won't be freed.
Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel
Binyamin Bleacher, 68, faints during siren in central Israel, suffers cardiac arrest shortly thereafter.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'I will not agree to a deal that will end the war'
Netanyahu said he would not agree to end the war before eliminating Hamas. 'We will not leave them in power in Gaza, 50 kilometers from Tel Aviv. It will not happen.'
Germany:
Germany: Car drives into Christmas market, at least 11 dead
Car drives into group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg. Reports of at least 11 dead and as many as 80 injured. The driver, a man of Saudi origin, arrested.
Talks on hostage deal
Talks on hostage deal: Israel demands that 'heavy' freed terrorists be expelled abroad
Sources with knowledge of the details say Israel has demanded that “heavy” terrorist prisoners who would be released as part of the upcoming hostage release deal be expelled abroad, rather than be transferred to Judea and Samaria.
Report:
Report: Signs of life received from several hostages
Channel 12 News reports that several families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip recently received signs of life from their loved ones, after a lengthy period during which almost no such signs were received.
IDF to demolish homes of two terrorists
IDF announces intention to demolish homes of terrorist who murdered Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal as well as of terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class (res.) Elhanan Klein.
Poll shows Likud losing support
A recent survey indicates a shift in political support, with the coalition under Netanyahu weakening.
Israel Ganz in the US:
Israel Ganz in the US: 'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'
Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.
IDF destroys 7.5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza
In one of the 3 destroyed tunnel routes, IDF equipment that had been captured by Hamas terrorists on October 7th was discovered, along with maps of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, weapons, and living quarters.
Families of hostages:
Families of hostages: 'Not in a month - now!'
Families of the hostages have urged both the Trump and Biden administrations, as well as the Israeli government, not to wait for Trump's inauguration to secure a prisoner exchange deal.
In Depth:
In Depth: The leaked documents scandal
Israeli media has been filled over the past weeks with reports about a soldier who leaked classified information. What happened - and what might it mean for Israel's security?
Diaspora Minister to Pope:
Diaspora Minister to Pope: 'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.
Because of ICC warrants:
Netanyahu won't fly to Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation due to ICC
Israeli PM reportedly to skip events in Poland marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz death camp due to concerns he will be arrested in accordance with the ICC warrants against him.
Street where Lubavitcher Rebbe lived to renamed for him
NY City Council votes to rename one block of President Street in Brooklyn will be renamed "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way."
Can You Hear Me?
Can You Hear Me? Powerful social experiment in New York highlights hostage crisis
Visionary filmmaker Jonathan Dekel created an underground experiment to see if he could make people care about the 100 people who are held hostage underground in Hamas tunnels, 7 of whom are Americans.
Singer Eliezer Botzer killed in accident while on reserve duty
Minister Amichai Eliyahu eulogized Botzer as 'my dear brother' after his unexpected passing Friday morning.
Liberman:
Liberman: 'I'll join coalition if there is universal conscription'
Yisrael Beyteny chairman details his conditions for joining the coalition, says Netanyahu may quietly make agreements on a Palestinian state and catch coalition members off guard.
