Watch:
Watch: Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels
Video from a reporter on the ground in Damascus shows the embassy of Iran, which backed the Assad regime, in shambles after rebels took the capital and the regime fell.
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Hostages families:
Hostages families: 'Netanyahu told us the time has ripened for a hostage deal'
Representatives of the Hostages Families Forum met with Prime Minister Netanyahu who expressed optimism for the chances of reaching a deal to free their loved ones.
First time since 1973
IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon
The IDF has captured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon which was abandoned by the army of now-former President Bashar al-Assad.
Watch:
Watch: IDF concludes targeted operation in northern Gaza
Gaza Division troops dismantle underground terrorist tunnel route in the Jabaliya area in the northern Gaza Strip.
Bnei Brak:
Bnei Brak: Police stop driver transporting illegal infiltrators
A police officer in the Dan region chases after a driver on foot and finds he was transporting 11 illegal infiltrators.
Netanyahu on northern border:
Netanyahu on northern border: 'Assad's fall opens new opportunities for entire region'
PM speaks near Syrian border, hails fall of the Assad regime as a "historic day" for the Middle East and vows that no hostile force will be allowed to establish itself on the Israel-Syria border.
Houthis claim to have attacked 'military target' in Israel
Yemeni rebel group claims it carried out attack on target in southern Israel in cooperation with Islamist groups in Iraq.
IDF operates in south Lebanon to locate weapons, remove threats
During searches in the area, the troops located and dismantled ready-to-use weapons in a storage facility in a civilian area.
Final image of the Assad regime:
Final image of the Assad regime: Syrian PM leaves home to transfer power to the rebels
Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalal evacuates with opposition members to a hotel in Damascus, where the transfer of power to the rebels will take place, in a symbol of the end of the Assad era.
Trump:
Trump: 'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'
US President-Elect reacts to overthrow regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, says Russia lost interest in defending Assad due to being bogged down with the Ukraine War.
Intelligence Error
Intelligence Error: Israeli forces believed Syria's army would be able to stop rebels
Israeli intelligence agencies did not foresee the rapid advance of Syrian rebels and the collapse of the Assad regime.
Lapid on Assad's fall:
Lapid on Assad's fall: 'More important than ever to create strong regional coalition'
Opposition Leader says the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria demonstrates the need to create a strong regional coalition, with Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords countries to deal with regional instability.
Fall of the Assad regime:
Fall of the Assad regime: IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone
Significant infantry and tank forces enter buffer zone to prevent rebels who toppled the Assad regime from entering the zone and threatening northern Israel.
Saudi royal lashes out:
Saudi royal lashes out: Israel is genocidal and an apartheid state
Prince Turki Al Faisal, who served as Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief, denounces the Jewish state as "genocidal" and an "apartheid" state, expresses hope that Netanyahu will face charges at the ICC.
US National Security Adviser:
US National Security Adviser: We have no intention of intervening militarily in Syria
As Syrian rebels take over Damascus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stresses the United States has no intention of intervening militarily in Syria’s civil war, but will continue taking necessary actions to prevent ISIS from capitalizing on the instability.
Australian Prime Minister:
Australian Prime Minister: Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.
Over Middle East attacks
Supreme Court to rule on whether PA can be sued in US over Middle East attacks
US Supreme Court agrees to resolve a long-standing legal battle over whether the PA and PLO can be sued in US courts by Americans killed or injured in terrorist attacks in the Middle East. Arguments likely to take place in the spring.
Australia responds to Netanyahu:
Australia responds to Netanyahu: We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism
Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.
Melbourne synagogue arson:
Melbourne synagogue arson: Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue
A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.
Without a Trace:
Without a Trace: Ofakim man vanished, search entering its third day
Boris Shuster, a retired engineer, went out for his usual walk on Thursday, but his cell phone went dead and he has been missing ever since. A massive search effort is underway to find him.
In first: Israel intervenes in Syrian conflict
IDF uses artillery fire to help United Nations forces repel rebel attack near Hader, opposite Israel's Majdal Shams; reports say rebels have taken the Syria-Israel border area.
Reservist officers launch 'El Hadegel' political movement
'El Hadagel's vision is focused on national security, unity, and a return to Zionism. Led by reservist officers with recent combat experience, it could become a new Israeli party.
On the Syrian border:
Chief of Staff on the Syrian border: We have very strong offensive and defensive responses
'We're monitoring to ensure that local factions do not direct actions towards us; we have very strong offensive and defensive responses,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says during assessment on Syria-Israel border.
Trump:
Trump: Syria is not our fight
President-elect Donald Trump states his intention to avoid involvement in the Syrian civil war, emphasizing it is not America's battle.
Arab report: Hamas attempting to locate living hostages
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is 'new momentum' in negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of Damascus
Syrian rebels have progressed towards Damascus, claiming to have encircled the city.
Watch:
Watch: IDF preparing for 'all scenarios' in Syria
IDF Operations Directorate exercise simulates deployment of General Staff readiness forces in real time.
Footage:
Footage: IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon
IDF continues acting against security threats in southern Lebanon, responding to Hezbollah violations of ceasefire deal.
US court upholds anti-TikTok legislation
US appeals court upholds legislation which could see TikTok banned in the US unless its parent company sells the app. TikTok announces plans to appeal.
Flares at PM's residence:
Flares at PM's residence: Netanyahu and his wife to be recognized as victims of a crime
Police determine that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, will be recognized as victims of a crime following the firing of flares at their private home in Caesarea.
'It is on his watch!'
Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson: It is on his watch!
Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.
Head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated
IDF and Shin Bet confirm that Nidal Al-Najar, head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City and one of the organizers of the aerial infiltration into Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, was eliminated on December 3.
In Depth:
In Depth: What is a 'Declaration of State Land'?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich recently declared a large amount of land in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley to be 'state land'. How does such a process work, and what does this mean for Israel?
Netanyahu on synagogue arson:
Netanyahu: 'Impossible to separate arson attack from Australian government's positions'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'
Strauss announces: Prices of coffee, chocolate, to rise up to 18%
Strauss food giant announces price hikes ranging between 9-18%, says price rise will cover only part of the increase in the cost of raw materials.
California:
California: School shooter motivated by Palestinian genocide and oppresion
A note left by a mentally ill man who fired at California kindergarteners declared he was 'imposing countermeasures for the genocide of Palestinians'.
Synagogue chair:
Synagogue chair: 'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack
Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.
1,000 teens learn about Portugal's expulsion and genocide of Jews
A thousand teenagers mark the Portuguese Edict of Expulsion in visit to the Jewish Museum of Porto.
IDF targets terror infrastructure on the Lebanon-Syria border
IDF strikes weapons smuggling routes, terror infrastructure, near Syrian regime's crossings at the Syria-Lebanon border. 'Hezbollah takes advantage of civilian infrastructure, with support from the Syrian regime.'
Melbourne synagogue arson:
Melbourne synagogue arson: Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'
