Watch:
Watch: Protester throws jacket at Minister Goldknopf
An anti-government protester stormed the stage at a conference in Haifa, verbally attacked the Construction and Housing Minister, and threw a jacket at him.
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American leaders join call for release of hostages
Leading figures from business, academia, and media have united in a powerful campaign advocating for the release of all 100 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including seven American citizens.
Iranian spy attempt foiled:
Iranian spy attempt foiled: Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested
The ISA and police arrested a resident of Jerusalem who carried out tasks for an Iranian agent and planned to carry out a terror attack for pay.
Supreme Court orders historic site demolished in Binyamin region
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled to demolish the 'Ein Anar' tourist site, which includes pools and ancient ruins.
For first time in years:
EU-Israel Association Council to convene for first time in years
High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announced that the highest body responsible for managing the cooperation between Israel and the EU will meet for the first time since 2022.
Russian nuclear defense general assassinated in Moscow
Commander of the Russian Army's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Unit, General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow
US officials fear:
US officials fear: Turkish invasion of northern Syria imminent
Turkish has been building up forces, including commandoes and artillery, on the Syrian border, causing the US to fear that it will invade the Kurdish-controlled territories.
Palestinians try to blame vandalism on Israelis
Palestinians claimed that Israelis vandalized the Sebastia tourist site in Samaria, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan
Two Iranians, including a US citizen, were charged for illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a strike on an outpost in Jordan that killed three US reservists.
'Unacceptable and disturbing'
California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate: Unacceptable and disturbing
California Department of Motor Vehicles revokes and apologizes for personalized truck license plate which was perceived as mocking Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Truck owner's son says the plate had no connection to the attack.
TikTok asks SCOTUS for emergency order to block US ban
TikTok files an emergency request with the US Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell it.
Biden:
Biden: I will not stop until I get every single hostage home
President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.
Judge rules:
Judge rules: No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan rules that US President-elect’s hush money conviction should not be dismissed in light of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.
Netanyahu meets Trump's hostage envoy
Israeli PM meets Adam Boehler, Trump's pick for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in Jerusalem as President-Elect says he is working to free the hostages.
Trump:
Trump: 'We're trying to help get the hostages back'
US President-Elect mentions efforts to free the hostages held in Gaza and his warning that they must be released by his inauguration, and does not mention ceasefire, in remarks to press.
Sa'ar against Ireland:
Sa'ar on Ireland: Acting sensibly against persecutors of Israel a matter of saving lives
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar explains decision to close Israeli embassy in Ireland, says Irish govt. crossed line into 'antisemitism based on the delegitimization and dehumanization of Israel and double standards towards Israel.'
Ballistic missile launched from Yemen sets off sirens throughout central Israel
Red alert sirens also activated in Samaria by attack from Yemen. Shrapnel from intercepted missile found in Samaria.
Mother and children escape flames in Gush Etzion
Fire breaks out in family home in the town of Pnei Kedem, mother escapes with children moments before the flames take over completely.
Assad's 1st statement:
Assad's 1st statement: 'I refused to flee and fought until the end'
In his first statement from Moscow since he was deposed, Bashar al Assad claims that he had not planned on fleeing Syria until Russia asked him to after the rebels had reached Damascus.
Belgian MP to serve as envoy in leading Jewish organization
European Jewish Association announces appointment of Belgian MP Michael Freilich as diplomatic envoy.
Urban renewal approved in Judea and Samaria
A 'general's order' was published on Sunday to expand the applicability of Israeli legislation regarding urban renewal to Israeli local authorities in Judea and Samaria.
'Jerusalem Faction' leader passes away
Rabbi Asher Deutsch, 79-year-old leader of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction,' passes away following hospitalization.
Hamas official: Ceasefire deal closer than ever
Hamas official tells Saudi news outlet that a ceasfire-prisoner swap deal is 'closer than ever,' claims 'main obstacle is Israel and Netanyahu.'
IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel
The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.
For first time since injury:
For the 1st since being wounded in battle: Idan Amedi releases new single: 'Superman'
Fauda star's new single looks back on his life. 'Death no longer scares me, I'm more afraid of not living.'
Tax on disposables, sweetened drinks, to be canceled permanently
Finance Ministry publishes draft of order permanently cancelling the tax on sweetened drinks and disposables enacted by the Bennett-Lapid government in 2022.
Watch:
Watch: A Wicked Chanukah
Six13 presents their take on songs from the hit musical Wicked combined with themes of the upcoming Hanukkah holiday as well as a look back on the past year.
Hamas insisting on release of fewer hostages
Israel willing to compromise on several issues but not on the number of hostages to be released, report says.
Man killed in traffic accident in central Israel
Truck collides with private vehicle on main highway near Nitzanei Oz Junction, leaving one dead and one seriously injured.
Hostage ribbon seen in skies over Israel
Planes that flew over Israel used their trails to 'draw' ribbons in solidarity with the hostages in Gaza.
IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school
Hamas command center operated out of UNRWA's 'Sheikh Jamil School' also known as the 'Ahmed Abdul Aziz School' in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis, IDF clarifies.
Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen
An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.
Iran orders US to compensate victims of 2010 attack
Iranian court orders the US government to pay $170 million in compensation to families of Iranians killed and injured in a 2010 suicide attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar.
Syrian rebel leader meets UN envoy
Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, tells UN envoy it is necessary to update a 2015 United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian civil war.
NJ drone sightings
NJ drone sightings: Schumer urges deployment of advanced drone-detection technology
Senator Chuck Schumer urges Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy advanced drone-detection technology in New York and New Jersey, intends to pass legislation that would provide local law enforcement with enhanced tools for detecting and identifying drones.
US deploys USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to the Middle East
CENTCOM announces that the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group had entered its area of responsibility in the Middle East and will "ensure regional stability and security."
Belgian haredi MP appointed to new position
Michael Freilich, haredi member of the Belgian parliament and a member of the Antwerp City Council, appointed as diplomatic envoy of European Jewish Association (EJA) for issues of antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.
'Historical step'
Chief Rabbi of Moldova sends message to Foreign Minister Sa'ar: A historical step
Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, the Chief Rabbi of Moldova, sends special letter of congratulations to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar following the decision to open an Israeli embassy in Chisinau.
Trump security adviser:
Trump security adviser: Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security
Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser, stresses need for stronger measures to address concerns over the recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states.
Ehud Barak's company to be sold for about $900 million
American private equity fund Euro-Equity to acquire cyber company Paragon, co-founded by former Prime Minister.
