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Australia interrogates IDF veterans about their service

Australian immigration authorities demanded IDF veterans fill out a 13-page questionnaire about their Israeli military service.

Made in Israel:

Made in Israel: Ministry of Defense buys Israeli missile cruisers

The Ministry of Defense will acquire five advanced "Reshef" missile ships from Israel Shipyards, with a total value of approximately $780M (NIS 2.8B).

Samaria Governor:

Samaria Governor: 'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall

With the opening of his country's embassy in Jerusalem, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the Western Wall on Thursday morning to tour the site and offer up a silent prayer.

Prime Minister pushes back on Syria takeover allegations

Collapse of Syrian regime created vacuum on Israel's border, deployment temporary until force committed to 1974 agreement is established in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies.

Report:

Report: Hamas moves towards compromise on hostage deal

The group has indicated that it could agree to a deal in which Israeli troops would remain in Gaza.

Letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Funds for US-Israel cooperation

House approves annual defense bill with funds for US-Israel cooperation

US House of Representatives approves annual defense bill, which allocates substantial funding for Israel-related initiatives, by a 281-140 majority.

Judge rules:

Judge rules: CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

In meeting with hostages' families

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free hostages during meeting with families

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.

Poll:

Poll: 9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Latest Channel 13 News poll indicates the Likud strengthening and winning 26 seats.

Terror in Binyamin region:

Terror in Binyamin region: Arabs torch three vehicles in Oz Tzion

Arabs from the village of Burqa infiltrate outpost of Oz Tzion in Binyamin, set three vehicles and a large Israeli flag on fire, before feeling. "It's a miracle there were no injuries."

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

9 Republican Congressmen write to House and Senate leaders from both parties stating that UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists and refusal to reform should disqualify it from receiving further American aid.

US Congressman:

US Congressman: Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel

Irish Tánaiste says 'Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State' in support of South African case against Israel.

BBC reporter implies Jews still live in Syria in large numbers

BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet sparked an outcry after she suggested that Syrian Jews want to return to Damascus following the fall of Assad, despite the fact that only a handful of Jews remain in the entire country.

Footage from the buffer zone:

Footage from the buffer zone: IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

A brigade-level operation has concluded on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Buffer Zone. Forces located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons.

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS since October 7th attacks

Working with established philanthropists, family foundations, leading high-tech companies, and Israeli companies the Merit Spread Foundation became the leading channel for raising funds for the victims of the 7th of October massacre and the wars that followed.

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin:

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin: Chance now for deal to return all hostages, including Americans

Defense Minister Israel Katz tells US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: "The zero-tolerance policy towards violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon will continue."

London:

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked by anti-Israel mob in London

Undefeated boxing champion and Israel supporter rushed out of store while shopping in London by security as mob attempts to strike him while screaming racial slurs, witnesses say.

Netanyahu testimony:

Netanyahu testimony: 'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

In 2nd day of testimony, PM Netanyahu denies ever offering Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch regulatory benefits in exchange for positive coverage on the Walla news website.

Peace Now campaign:

Peace Now campaign: 'We won't die for settlements'

The far-left organization launched a campaign against Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a giant billboard at the entrance to Jerusalem.

Israel fears Palestinian Authority will collapse following Assad regime example

The defense establishment is closely monitoring the situation in the PA which has seen increased internal unrest and destablization efforts, and fears its collapse 'could lead to a wave of terrorism.'

Columbia U:

Jewish student punched in face by anti-Israel protester at Columbia University

During an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, a protester stole an Israeli flag from visibly Jewish brothers and struck one of the brothers in the face.

Leading Syrian rebel group fears Israel and US, report says

Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) wants international recognition - clashes with Israel mean it won't receive that, Sky News Arabia reports.

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

A group of reserve IDF pilots is planning to end their volunteer service if the Attorney General is dismissed.

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Jerusalem District Court rules that a lien to secure compensation payments to victims of terrorism from the Second Intifada will be doubled, reaching one billion shekels.

Tel Aviv:

Tel Aviv: Suspect arrested for violently attacking woman for no apparent reason

Police arrest suspect who attacked woman at restaurant on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street, court extends his arrest.

IDF:

IDF eliminates Nukhba terrorist who led October 7 attack on IDF outpost

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists Fehmi Salmi, a Nukhba company commander in Hamas' Zeitoun Battalion who led the attack on the Paga outpost, and Salah Dahham, the head of Hamas' Paragliding Unit.

US C-SOG in Israel:

US C-SOG in Israel: Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

The Israel Dog Unit this week hosted a special seminar by Joseph Garcia, among the world's foremost experts in prison intervention.

Israel Ganz:

Israel Ganz: 'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

In efforts to promote Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Binyamin region governor Israel Ganz has been meeting with several world leaders.

Ahead of embassy inauguration:

Ahead of embassy inauguration: Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'

IDF orders residents of central Gaza to evacuate

Gaza terror groups launch four rockets towards Israeli territory in two separate incidents, IDF orders residents of central Gaza to evacuate. 'Terror groups are launching rockets at Israel from your area.'

Study:

Study: Jewish nation growing stronger in faith

New study by Prof. Asif Efrat reveals growing affinity towards Judaism among Israeli public. 'Jewish nation growing stronger in faith.'

Four soldiers lightly injured during combat in Lebanon

Four IDF soldiers evacuated to hospital following injury during combat in Lebanon.

Three lightly injured in shooting attack at Joseph's Tomb

Arab terrorists open fire at vehicle carrying three Breslov hasidim who entered Joseph's Tomb without IDF coordination.

In meeting with Blinken

Family of activist killed in Shechem to meet Blinken, demand independent probe

Family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli forces during a protest near Shechem in September, to meet Secretary of State to demand independent US-led investigation. The IDF previously said she was unintentionally hit by IDF fire.

'Serious act of violence'

Germany arrests three suspected Islamist extremists for planning 'serious act of violence'

German authorities say three suspected Islamist extremists were arrested with assault rifle, knives, and other items. The suspects were allegedly planning to attack Christmas markets in Frankfurt or Mannheim.

Danon on MSNBC:

Danon on MSNBC: Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN in interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell: We are not getting involved in the fight within Syria, but we are taking the measures to protect ourselves. We will not allow the Iranians to come back to our border.

Russian official:

Russian official: Russia securely transported Assad to its territory

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov asked whether Russia would hand over Assad for trial: Russia is not a party to the convention that established the International Criminal Court.