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IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate a number of terrorists from Hamas' Shati Battalion, including commander of Nahal Oz massacre on October 7, and a terrorist who participated in October 7 abductions.

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

Expert to Arutz Sheva:

Expert to Arutz Sheva: France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Mideast expert Michael Borodkin explains the gap between French statements and the country's actions on the ground, says, 'When the price is right, French ideals are readily traded away.'

Expert to Arutz Sheva: France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Poll:

Poll: Bennett gaining support against Netanyahu

A new survey shows that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could see 27 seats in the next election against Netanyahu's projected 20.

Poll: Bennett gaining support against Netanyahu

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen not ruling joining politics

Former head of the Shin Bet claims he has not yet decided whether he will join politics, but is not ruling out the possibility.

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen not ruling joining politics

Sweden:

Sweden: Three jailed over explosives planted at Israeli defense firm

Swedish court sentences three men for their roles in planting explosives outside the offices of Elbit Systems in Gothenburg.

Sweden: Three jailed over explosives planted at Israeli defense firm

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias | New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Fox News Digital obtains video footage and documents showing Hezbollah laid the groundwork for an attack on northern Israel which would have been reminiscent of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. IDF official: The plan has been effectively eliminated.

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias | New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Ambassador Jack Lew:

Ambassador Jack Lew: 'Hamas is to blame for the fact that there's no hostage deal'

US Ambassador to Israel tells Kan 11 News that Hamas is responsible for the fact that no agreement for a hostage release has been reached, but says some of Israel’s actions 'shifted the focus from Hamas in a way that’s not helpful.'

Ambassador Jack Lew: 'Hamas is to blame for the fact that there's no hostage deal'

Likud criticizes:

Likud criticizes: The deterioration in Gantz's memory is concerning

Likud and National Unity parties spar after former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's conduct.

Likud criticizes: The deterioration in Gantz's memory is concerning

Bill Clinton:

Bill Clinton: Young Americans can't believe what Arafat walked away from

Former US President Bill Clinton says what has happened in the Middle East in the last 25 years "is one of the great tragedies of the 21st century” and has a poignant message for the Arabs: You walk away from these once-in-a-lifetime peace opportunities, and you can’t complain 25 years later.

Bill Clinton: Young Americans can't believe what Arafat walked away from

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

Police open hate crime investigation after early morning fire causes significant damage at the Adass Israel synagogue. 2 people lightly injured from the fire.

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

Sa'ar warns:

Sa'ar warns: 'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks at the OSCE Council of Ministers Plenary today in Malta, notes that Israel has been attacked on 7 fronts by Iran and its proxies over the last year.

Sa'ar warns: 'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

7.0 earthquake of California coast, triggering tsunami warnings

Powerful 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California. Tsunami warnings following quake canceled.

7.0 earthquake of California coast, triggering tsunami warnings

US 'disagrees' with Amnesty report accusing Israel of genocide

State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel says the US does not agree with Amnesty International's accusation of genocide against Israel, but says the organization has a vital role to play.

US 'disagrees' with Amnesty report accusing Israel of genocide

As rebels make fast advances:

As rebels make fast advances: Netanyahu holds meeting to discuss developments in Syria

Israeli officials say that Israel was startled by the rebels' fast advance against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and believe the collapse of the regime is a plausible scenario.

As rebels make fast advances: Netanyahu holds meeting to discuss developments in Syria

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Mualem, a commander in Judea and Samaria, is accused of refusing to arrest Jewish rioters to curry favor with Minister Ben-Gvir.

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Hezbollah leader claims:

Hezbollah leader claims: 'Israel and US behind rebels in Syria'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem announced that residents of Beirut who lost homes in the war will be compensated $14k by Iran, residents of the rest of the country who lost their homes will receive $12k.

Hezbollah leader claims: 'Israel and US behind rebels in Syria'

Bill introduced in US Congress to ban the use of the term 'West Bank'

The bill introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton would require all official US documents and materials to use the historically accurate term 'Judea and Samaria instead of the 'West Bank.'

Bill introduced in US Congress to ban the use of the term 'West Bank'

Planning changes:

Planning changes: Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump administration

The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.

Planning changes: Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump administration

IDF eliminates senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces

Osama Ghanim held a key role in implementing Hamas’ brutal methods, which included conducting harsh civilian interrogations while violating human rights.

IDF eliminates senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces

The end of Kaplan protests?

Permit for anti-government demonstration denied due to low turnout

Police did not approve the request by anti-government movements to protest at the Kaplan intersection in Tel Aviv and proposed an alternative site due to a low turnout at recent rallies.

Permit for anti-government demonstration denied due to low turnout

President Herzog hosts Muslim leaders, Influential Imams in Arab society in Israel

President Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, with Muslim religious leaders and influential imams from Arab communities in Israel.

President Herzog hosts Muslim leaders, Influential Imams in Arab society in Israel

Danon presents at UN:

Danon presents PA textbook glorifying mass-murderer Dalal Mughrabi at UN

Israeli Amb. to the UN reads from PA textbook calling perpetrator of Coastal Road Massacre in which 38 civilians and 13 children were murdered a hero 'etched in glory,' says the UN pays for this indoctrination.

Danon presents PA textbook glorifying mass-murderer Dalal Mughrabi at UN

Messages to terrorists' families found written on released prisoners' feet

Inscriptions found on the bodies of prisoners before their release consisted of messages suspected of being intended for the family members of other prisoners.

Messages to terrorists' families found written on released prisoners' feet

Betar USA:

Betar USA: 'Why did police question Jewish students and rabbi?'

Betar movement responds to police questioning of Chabad rabbi and Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh following an SJP complaint about a Betar event.

Betar USA: 'Why did police question Jewish students and rabbi?'

Israeli defense purchases from US during war total $10 billion

Procurements from the US included two squadrons of F-35 and F-15 aircraft, various types of ammunition, armored vehicles, combat and protection equipment for soldiers, and more.

Israeli defense purchases from US during war total $10 billion

Minister Sa'ar to Blinken:

Minister Sa'ar to Blinken: 'Israel seriously intends to advance hostage deal'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the ongoing cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and the importance of ensuring the agreement is fully implemented.

Minister Sa'ar to Blinken: 'Israel seriously intends to advance hostage deal'

Sharren Haskel: 'Amnesty International thinks you're stupid'

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel responds to Amnesty International's allegations accusing Israel of 'genocide' in war against Hamas. 'They altered the legal terms, definition of genocide, because Israel doesn't meet the criteria.'

Sharren Haskel: 'Amnesty International thinks you're stupid'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Enforcement authorities are attempting a coup'

The former head of the ISA revealed that Netanyahu had asked him to bug confidants in a security matter. Netanyahu did not deny the report, but instead lashed out at others involved.

Netanyahu: 'Enforcement authorities are attempting a coup'

'God, Kill The AG:'

'God, Kill The AG:' Police arrest Jerusalem man for inflammatory sign

A man was arrested at the Jerusalem central bus station for holding a sign instigating against the Attorney General and her supporters.

'God, Kill The AG:' Police arrest Jerusalem man for inflammatory sign

Rebel commander in Syria:

Rebel commander in Syria: 'We're fighting against a common enemy'

Commander of Syrian rebels in Aleppo tells Israeli journalist that they 'expect cooperation in order to eliminate the enemy.'

Rebel commander in Syria: 'We're fighting against a common enemy'

Foreign Ministry slams Amnesty report:

Foreign Min. slams Amnesty Int'l: Genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Israeli Foreign Ministry responds to Amnesty International report claiming Israel carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza, noting actual genocide attempt by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 'Israel is defending itself, acting fully in accordance with international law.'

Foreign Min. slams Amnesty Int'l: Genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Egypt proposes new ceasefire plan

Egypt has tabled a new proposal for a phased cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Rafah and a temporary ceasefire lasting 60 days.

Egypt proposes new ceasefire plan

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Observers notice suspect cursing, assaulting, Jewish victim in real time; police arrest suspect shortly thereafter.

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Report:

Report: Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

The proposal includes a potential ceasefire lasting between 42 and 60 days and the release of all surviving female hostages, all men over the age of 50, and hostages in critical medical condition.

Report: Israel presented Hamas with updated proposal for hostage deal

Amnesty International report:

Amnesty International report: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International, which is known for its anti-Israel bias, publishes new report in which it accuses Israel of "committing genocide" against Gazans since the war began last year.

Amnesty International report: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The new threat from haredi parties against Netanyahu

Mishpacha newspaper reports that the haredi parties plan to submit two bills together - the Draft Law and, alongside it, a law to dissolve the Knesset.

The new threat from haredi parties against Netanyahu

Syria:

Rebels encircle Syrian city of Hama 'from three sides,' says war monitor

Syrian rebels have encircled the key city of Hama despite counteroffensive by government forces, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Rebels encircle Syrian city of Hama 'from three sides,' says war monitor

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office during his trial

Supreme Court rules that there is no room for its intervention in the matter, agrees with the Attorney General who argued that the petition should be rejected.

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office during his trial

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

IDF Spokesman reveals:

IDF Spokesman reveals: The inhumane conditions in which murdered hostages' were kept

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari revealed footage of the conditions in which six hostages who were murdered during the summer were held.

IDF Spokesman reveals: The inhumane conditions in which murdered hostages' were kept