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Aryeh Deri:

Aryeh Deri: If Levin brings proposal to remove the AG - we will support it

Shas chairman criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and expresses support for her dismissal. "I think she harms democracy in the most serious way possible."

Aryeh Deri: If Levin brings proposal to remove the AG - we will support it

IDF in pursuit:

IDF in pursuing terrorist who fired at Israeli car in Samaria

Security forces are pursuing a terrorist who fired at an Israeli vehicle on Sunday evening near the Barkan Industrial Zone in Samaria. No one was wounded.

IDF in pursuing terrorist who fired at Israeli car in Samaria

IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza

The terrorists were operating in a command and control center used to plan and carry out an imminent terror attack against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza

Report:

Report: US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

US sent Israel an urgent request to allow it to send military equipment and ammunition to the PA security forces who are operating against terrorists in northern Samaria.

Report: US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

Report:

Report: Trump to focus on Iranian threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda

Israeli media reports than US President-Elect told PM Netanyahu and Republicans have told Israeli officials that the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is not a priority for the incoming administration.

Report: Trump to focus on Iranian threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda

Watch:

Watch: Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz

Senior religious Zionist rabbis toured the Gaza envelope and called for a deal to release the hostages that would not harm Israeli security.

Watch: Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz

Hostage families in Central Park:

Hostage families in Central Park: 'Biden, Trump, seize opportunity to bring hostages home'

Protesters gathered in Central Park to call on President Joe Biden Biden and President-Elect Donald Trump to seize the opportunity to seal the deal and bring the hostages home.

Hostage families in Central Park: 'Biden, Trump, seize opportunity to bring hostages home'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I spoke to Trump about the need to complete Israel's victory'

The Prime Minister reemphasized that Israel does not seek confrontation with Syria: 'We will decide Israel's policies on Syria based on the reality on the ground.'

Netanyahu: 'I spoke to Trump about the need to complete Israel's victory'

Candace Owens named Antisemite of the Year

StopAntisemitism movement announces that right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has been voted its Antisemite of the Year for 2024 for her antisemitic conspiracy theories, defense of the Nazis, and response to October 7.

Candace Owens named Antisemite of the Year

Watch:

Watch: What happens on the border of Israel and Syria?

IDF English Language Spokesman LTC Nadav Shoshani explains the areas between Israel and Syria and why the military is operating in the buffer zone.

Watch: What happens on the border of Israel and Syria?

Terror scare near Jerusalem

Terror scare near Jerusalem | Jerusalem resident and 13 illegal infiltrators arrested

A resident of eastern Jerusalem was arrested near the Latrun Junction on suspicion that he transported 13 illegal infiltrators. The infiltrators were arrested in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Terror scare near Jerusalem | Jerusalem resident and 13 illegal infiltrators arrested

In US and Europe:

Hundreds of local leaders meet in US and Europe to discuss surge in antisemitism

More than 200 mayors gathered in Beverly Hills for CAM’s Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, and over a hundred local leaders gathered at the United Against Antisemitism – 'Actions Matter – The Summit' in Vienna, Austria.

Hundreds of local leaders meet in US and Europe to discuss surge in antisemitism

'Could have killed my baby'

'Could have killed my baby:' Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

Explosive device thrown from moving vehicle, nearly striking a stroller with a baby being pushed by a rabbi on the same street on which the Adass Israel synagogue was set on fire.

'Could have killed my baby:' Explosive thrown at rabbi pushing stroller in Melbourne

After operating in Lebanon:

98th Division 'preparing for upcoming missions' after completing operations in Lebanon

98th Division is currently preparing for upcoming missions after eliminating terrorists and dismantling over 300 terrorist infrastructure sites in six different areas in southern Lebanon.

98th Division 'preparing for upcoming missions' after completing operations in Lebanon

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'Even those who don't study Torah shouldn't enlist'

The former chief rabbi claimed that even those who are not yeshiva students should avoid military service. The Prime Minister's Office condemned the statement.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'Even those who don't study Torah shouldn't enlist'

OpenAI:

26-year-old warned against OpenAI; found dead in his apartment

A former employee of OpenAI warned that company had violated US copyright law and was found dead in his apartment.

26-year-old warned against OpenAI; found dead in his apartment

Italy:

Document leaked on social media shows Italy's support for Syria

A document leaked on social media shows that the Italian authorities tried to help ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad survive during his last days in power.

Document leaked on social media shows Italy's support for Syria

Historic moment:

Historic moment: Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House

Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Shaul Alter, and the Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, received an official invitation to visit the White House after the inauguration of President Trump.

Historic moment: Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of espionage for Iran. During the hearing, Weiss expressed his love for the country, denied the allegations, and complained about prison conditions.

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

Damascus Jews:

Damascus Jews give rare evidence: 'we were not injured during the rebellion'

A Jewish resident of Damascus said that despite the initial anarchy during the rise of the rebels to power, the Jewish community was not harmed.

Damascus Jews give rare evidence: 'we were not injured during the rebellion'

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

The Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem in cooperation with Kol Israel hosted an event in honor of the President, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award for his steadfast support of Israel

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

Former Min. of Defense:

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains: 'My goal is to protect the soldiers'

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains his comments on 'ethnic cleansing in Gaza,' saying that 'when you push for population cleansing, it is a war crime. I stated my warning to prevent soldiers from being harmed.'

Former Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, explains: 'My goal is to protect the soldiers'

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Families of fallen soldiers from the Swords of Iron war accuse Tel Aviv of not allowing them to establish memorial sites in public spaces.

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Blinken confirms:

Blinken confirms: We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS

Secretary of State confirms the US has engaged in direct communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Syrian rebel group now holding de-facto control of the country and which was designated a terrorist organization by Washington.

Blinken confirms: We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

At least one person killed during clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists in Jenin. PA says the forces were conducting a security operation aimed at restoring order.

PA security forces clash with terrorists in Jenin

Iran:

Iran: We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards.

Iran: We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites

New study shows:

New study shows: Gazan civilian death toll deliberately exaggerated to vilify Israel

Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny.

New study shows: Gazan civilian death toll deliberately exaggerated to vilify Israel

Lawsuit settlement:

Lawsuit settlement: ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

The payment is part of a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate statement on-air that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

Lawsuit settlement: ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Fire investigation reveals that the 'plata' was placed near flammable materials in a local synagogue.

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

Newly published recordings reveal personal conversations of Eli Feldstein with his parents from the ISA detention cell. Feldstein asks for their support and expresses his need for their strength.

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

Sign of change: AIPAC leaders meet with Azerbaijani President, thankful for support of Israel.

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Justice Ronen made a surprise visit to Ofer Prison to examine the conditions of security prisoners, focusing on illegal combatants from Gaza detained after October 7.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

Among the names floated to lead the party is that of Brigadier-General Ofer Winter, who formerly served as commander of the Givati Brigade and who is identified with religious and right-wing values.

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

The soldiers were recruited under the Home Front Command and will be stationed in towns in Judea and Samaria to reinforce the towns' security forces.

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

Released hostage:

Released hostage: 'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

At the Hostages' Families Rally at Hostages Square, families emphasize: 'There will be no victory until the last hostage returns! We demand a deal that will guarantee the return of all hostages home!'

Released hostage: 'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

Watch:

Watch: Havdala with Bnei Akiva of México

Cantors Yaki Lauer and Avremi Roth lead Bnei Akiva Mexico in the traditional prayer to say farewell to Shabbat.

Watch: Havdala with Bnei Akiva of México

Report:

Report: Israel opposes release of archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Arab reports say Israel refuses to include archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Israel has alternative lists.'

Report: Israel opposes release of archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Al-Julani: We don't want conflict with Israel

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani says Israel is using Iranian presence as excuse to invade Syria, claims Iranians have left the country.

Al-Julani: We don't want conflict with Israel

Hamas publishes video of unidentified hostage

Hamas released a video purporting to show the body of a kidnapped person, and stated that the fate of one of them was "unknown".

Hamas publishes video of unidentified hostage

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys ready-to-use rocket launcher aimed at Israel

IAF aircraft struck ready-to-use rocket launchers in southern Lebanon aimed at Israeli territory. 'The rocket launchers violate the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.'

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys ready-to-use rocket launcher aimed at Israel