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Minister Chikli:

Minister Chikli: 'Kurdistan must be granted independence and Turkey expelled from NATO'

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.

Minister Chikli: 'Kurdistan must be granted independence and Turkey expelled from NATO'

Danon to Iranian people:

Danon to Iranian people: Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon tells UN Security Council the time to act is now to 'prevent a nuclear Iran and define the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.'

Danon to Iranian people: Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Gaza, says communities near Gaza are 'coming back to life.'

Chief of Staff in Rafah: 'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Rial loses 10% of its value as Iran braces for the return of American pressure after the reelection of Donald Trump.

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Israeli town bars Chabad from erecting public menorah

The Kochav Yair Local Council decided to prohibit the placement of menorahs by private entities in public places but clarified that three menorahs will be placed in locations by the local and religious councils.

Israeli town bars Chabad from erecting public menorah

Hostage's brother to UNSC:

Hostage's brother to UNSC: 'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'

Michael Levy, brother of Or Levy, becomes first family member of a hostage held in Gaza to address the UN Security Council, criticizes UN for failing to act to bring the hostages home.

Hostage's brother to UNSC: 'Your silence is deafening, your inaction is suffocating'

Palestinian Arabs sue US over support for Israel

Palestinian Arabs from Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and the US are suing the US State Department accusing the US of circumventing human rights laws to fund Israeli security forces.

Palestinian Arabs sue US over support for Israel

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

Congregation Beth Tikvah has windows shattered and is set on fire in early morning attack after previously being firebombed in November 2023.

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

'IAF not striking in that area'

PM assures mother of US journalist imprisoned in Syria IAF not striking where he is

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures Debra Tice, the mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been imprisoned in Syria since 2012, that Israel's airstrikes in Syria are not being conducted in areas where Tice might be held.

PM assures mother of US journalist imprisoned in Syria IAF not striking where he is

IDF admits:

IDF admits: Israelis crossed into Lebanon, set up tents

IDF investigation reveals Israeli civilians set up tents in southern Lebanon, for the purpose of reviving an ancient Jewish community.

IDF admits: Israelis crossed into Lebanon, set up tents

Antisemitism in Australia rises again, with swastikas on banknotes

Antisemitism expert Dr. Ran Porat comments on incident in which banknotes with swastikas were withdrawn from an ATM in Australia: "There are Hezbollah supporters here."

Antisemitism in Australia rises again, with swastikas on banknotes

Report:

Report: Terrorists with blood on their hands to be released into exile

Hamas-affiliated outlet says negotiations nearing conclusion, terrorists handed heavy sentences to be exiled to Turkey, Iran.

Report: Terrorists with blood on their hands to be released into exile

Supreme Court urges state to respond to family of hostage killed in friendly fire

State requests extension to file decision on recognition of Hamas hostage Alon Shamriz as fallen IDF soldier; Supreme Court urges State to expedite decision.

Supreme Court urges state to respond to family of hostage killed in friendly fire

Following dry period: Rain and cold weather expected over weekend

Rain, storms, and flooding expected Friday, with potential to continue next week.

Following dry period: Rain and cold weather expected over weekend

Leading rabbi: 'Every time we made an agreement - we failed'

'This entire country lives by miracle, so long as we rely on flesh and blood, we are not living correctly,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz stresses.

Leading rabbi: 'Every time we made an agreement - we failed'

Rabbi Azriel Auerbach appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader

After the passing of 88-year-old Rabbi Asher Deutsch, Rabbi Azriel Auerbach is appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader.

Rabbi Azriel Auerbach appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader

Joseph's Tomb:

Fire opened at bus carrying Israeli Hasidim at Joseph's Tomb, driver lightly injured

A bus of Breslov Hasidim, which entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem without permission and without coordination, shot at. IDF evacuates the civilians from the area.

Fire opened at bus carrying Israeli Hasidim at Joseph's Tomb, driver lightly injured

Syrian rebel group:

Syrian rebel group pledges to dissolve militia, integrate with national forces

Military leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announces they will be "the first" to disband their armed wing and merge with the Syrian national forces.

Syrian rebel group pledges to dissolve militia, integrate with national forces

20 Congress Members urge Biden:

20 Congress Members urge Biden: Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel

20 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including members of The Squad, write a letter calling on the Biden administration to suspend offensive military transfers to the Israeli government.

20 Congress Members urge Biden: Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel

Over pre-election poll

Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster over pre-election poll

US President-elect accuses the newspaper and its pollster of "brazen election interference" for publishing a poll that showed Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in Iowa days before the election.

Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster over pre-election poll

Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism

Eight Republican senators expressing reservations about supporting former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for the role of America's top spy, casting doubt on her Senate confirmation.

Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism

Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted

Prosecutors announce that Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted

Lt. Col. who signed refusal letter dismissed from reserve duty

IDF dismisses Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Tuly Flint from reserve duty after he signed a letter supporting refusal of reserve duty.

Lt. Col. who signed refusal letter dismissed from reserve duty

PMO:

PMO: Report PM made commitment on Palestinian state 'absolutely false'

Prime Minister's Office denies report a breakthrough was reached in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia with declaration Israel is committed to a 'path toward a Palestinian state.'

PMO: Report PM made commitment on Palestinian state 'absolutely false'

Khamenei's Hebrew warning:

Khamenei's Hebrew warning: Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken

Iran's Supreme Leader posts threat in Hebrew claiming his axis of resistance will surive recent setbacks such as the fall of the Assad regime.

Khamenei's Hebrew warning: Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken

Report:

Report: Breakthrough in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia

According to the report, Crown Prince bin Salman shows no interest in recognizing a Palestinian state, but wants to appease public opinion in his country.

Report: Breakthrough in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia

'Kinocide'

'Kinocide:' Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families given name in new report

New report co-authored by Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children and Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Right details how Hamas targeted the family unit on October 7.

'Kinocide:' Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families given name in new report

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: Attacking Floyd Mayweather is like attacking Israel, it never ends well

Democratic Congressman from New York calls mob that assaulted boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in London "unhinged" for the attack.

Ritchie Torres: Attacking Floyd Mayweather is like attacking Israel, it never ends well

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

Jewish man plans to return Torah scrolls to Syria

American-Israeli philanthropist who saved Jewish treasures at the beginning of the Civil War in Syria, plans to lead a delegation of Syrian Jews to return the artifacts.

Jewish man plans to return Torah scrolls to Syria

"They Must All Return":

Hamas captivity survivors deliver powerful testimonies at Hostages Square

"They Must All Return": Released Hamas hostages speak out while their loved ones remain in captivity.

Hamas captivity survivors deliver powerful testimonies at Hostages Square

Israeli Exit:

US company purchases Boomi Israeli data integration provider

US Boomi boosts data management capabilities with acquisition of modern data integration provider Rivery

US company purchases Boomi Israeli data integration provider

Lessons from war:

Lessons from war: IDF establishes new “David” reserve Brigades

Five new brigades established with purpose of carrying out defensive missions along Israel's various borders, according to the operational needs.

Lessons from war: IDF establishes new “David” reserve Brigades

PA official reveals outline of hostage deal

According to a PA official who spoke with the BBC, the ceasefire deal being worked on would see all hostages released in 2 phases and a complete end to the war in phase 3.

PA official reveals outline of hostage deal

The Expert Opinion on ethical challenge of using Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity

Can AI defend against cyber threats without becoming a dangerous weapon itself? Experts warn against offensive use without ethics.

The Expert Opinion on ethical challenge of using Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity

Foreign Min.:

Foreign Min.: 'The last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey'

Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein responded to the Turkish government's condemnations of Israel's recent military actions in Syria and noted the hypocrisy of Turkey's accusations.

Foreign Min.: 'The last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey'

Tourism Ministry allocates NIS 230 million for 55 tourism projects

Israel Ministry of Tourism, led by Tourism Minister Haim Katz, to allocate approximately 230 million NIS for 55 tourism projects, including NIS 22 million to be invested in Judea and Samaria, marking the highest budget for the region in the past five years.

Tourism Ministry allocates NIS 230 million for 55 tourism projects

Over anti-Israel backlash:

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled over anti-Israel backlash:

NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled over anti-Israel backlash:

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza

The IDF announced that Major (Res.) Moshiko Maxim Rozenwald, 35 from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Alexander Anosov, fell in southern Gaza.

Cleared for publication: Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza

Hamas official: We gave up demand IDF leave Gaza

An official from Hamas told the Washington Post that the terrorist organization is showing greater flexibility in ceasefire talks, dropping demands such as a complete end to the war.

Hamas official: We gave up demand IDF leave Gaza