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'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria: We urge de-escalation

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria: We urge de-escalation

Despite promising not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previously promising not to

US President signs a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter, explains that he did so despite pledging not to because "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previously promising not to

Minister Smotrich:

Minister Smotrich: The heroism of the people of Kibbutz Nir Oz is an inspiration

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of Kibbutz Nir Oz: "We will continue to stand and work for the development and renewed growth of the kibbutz."

Minister Smotrich: The heroism of the people of Kibbutz Nir Oz is an inspiration

New data:

New data: Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.

New data: Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza: The situation is catastrophic

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza: The situation is catastrophic

Watch:

Watch: New footage of Samaria shooting attack

New footage shows how the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack that injured 9 Israelis stops his car, gets out and opens fire at bus that was parked at the bus stop.

Watch: New footage of Samaria shooting attack

Trump picks Massad Boulos as Arab and Mideast adviser

Massad Boulos, Lebanese-American businessman, tapped for position of Arab and Mideast affairs adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump picks Massad Boulos as Arab and Mideast adviser

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Friday night miracle:

Friday night miracle: Mother and daughter rescued from hostile Arab village

Mother and three-year-old daughter are rescued from Wadi Fuqin, a hostile Arab village, by the IDF - hours after they take a wrong turn due to Waze.

Friday night miracle: Mother and daughter rescued from hostile Arab village

Reckless terrorism:

Indictment against suspects of firing flares near PM's home in Caesarea.

The four will be charged with reckless terrorism and attempted arson. Two will also be indicted on charges of obstruction of justice.

Indictment against suspects of firing flares near PM's home in Caesarea.

Committee appoints Min. Meir Porush to head Lag Ba'omer prep in Meron

Following declaration of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, committee elects Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush to lead preparations for the Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron.

Committee appoints Min. Meir Porush to head Lag Ba'omer prep in Meron

One month later: ISA declares Glilot ramming terror attack

Terrorist's attempt to attack policemen following ramming strengthened conclusion that Glilot ramming was planned terror attack.

One month later: ISA declares Glilot ramming terror attack

Israel demands Iranian plane not land in Syria, return to Iran

Israeli security forces suspected the plane carried weapons intended for Hezbollah, IAF planes flew alongside it and ordered it to return to Iran.

Israel demands Iranian plane not land in Syria, return to Iran

Beitar Illit rabbis announce unprecedented decision

Municipal rabbis in the haredi city of Beitar Illit announce decision to close city gates 20 minutes before sundown on winter Fridays.

Beitar Illit rabbis announce unprecedented decision

Black Friday 2024:

Black Friday 2024: Israelis spend NIS 1.2 billion

Credit card spending reaches an all-time high, with a significant increase in purchases of electronics, furniture and hotel vacations.

Black Friday 2024: Israelis spend NIS 1.2 billion

ZOA urges rabbis and cantors to resign from J Street’s rabbinic board

'J Street, APN and other such groups should be persona non grata in the Jewish world until they change their anti-Jewish policies,' says Zionist Org. of America (ZOA) National President, Morton A. Klein.

ZOA urges rabbis and cantors to resign from J Street’s rabbinic board

At annual Shluchim conference:

At annual Shluchim conference: Israeli chief rabbi announces new collaboration with Chabad

Amid challenging year, Chabad emissaries serving Israeli expats convene with Israel’s Chief Rabbi at international conference.

At annual Shluchim conference: Israeli chief rabbi announces new collaboration with Chabad

Despite ceasefire:

Despite ceasefire | Gerrer Rebbe: Don't return to yeshiva on northern border

Gerrer yeshiva students at the Hatzor Haglilit yeshiva instructed to remain in Jerusalem for the time being, despite ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Despite ceasefire | Gerrer Rebbe: Don't return to yeshiva on northern border

Watch: Syrian rebels take control of fighter plane

Syrian rebel forces take control of fighter plane abandoned at Kuweires military base.

Watch: Syrian rebels take control of fighter plane

Foreign policy expert:

Foreign policy expert: 'This is the best deal Israel could get from Biden'

Foundation for the Defense of Democracy President and founder Clifford D. May tells Fox News this was not the best deal Israel could have gotten from Hezbollah, but was the best it could hope for due to US pressure.

Foreign policy expert: 'This is the best deal Israel could get from Biden'

Herzog to mother of hostage:

Herzog to mother of hostage Edan Alexander: Time to finalize deal, bring hostages home

Less than a day after a video was released showing Edan Alexander held hostage by Hamas terrorists, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal met this morning, Sunday, with his family.

Herzog to mother of hostage Edan Alexander: Time to finalize deal, bring hostages home

UNRWA stops bringing aid through Kerem Shalom after another convoy attacked

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini announces that UNRWA is halting the delivery of aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the main crossing between Israel and Gaza, due to safety concerns after multiple convoys were attacked and looted.

UNRWA stops bringing aid through Kerem Shalom after another convoy attacked

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

National Security Minister calls terms of hostage deal being discussed 'irrelevant' and warns that 'the prime minister very much does not want Otzma Yehudit to leave the government.'

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

NYC:

NYC: Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, given 'slap on the wrist' after being filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages and assaulting the person filming her.

NYC: Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

Thousands of children return to school and preschool in communities on the northern border as Home Front Command relaxes guidelines in light of the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

Former Defense Minister:

Former Defense Minister: 'War crimes are being committed here'

Moshe Ya'alon continues to criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of potential legal consequences at The Hague. He accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.

Former Defense Minister: 'War crimes are being committed here'

Ballistic missile from Yemen

Sirens sounded in Shfela region after ballistic missile is fired from Yemen

Sirens heard in Beit Shemesh, Modi’in, Ramle, Lod, and many other communities in the Shfela region. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Sirens sounded in Shfela region after ballistic missile is fired from Yemen

Rhode Island Democrat targeted by bomb threats

Rep. Seth Magaziner reveals that he and his family were the targets of a bomb threat, days after other lawmakers were also targeted by similar threats.

Rhode Island Democrat targeted by bomb threats

Dutch PM:

Dutch PM: There could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested

After the ICC issued arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says there are potential scenarios in which Netanyahu could visit without facing arrest, depending on the purpose of his visit.

Dutch PM: There could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested

Amid rebel advances

Amid rebel advances: Assad stresses resolve 'in the face of all terrorists'

Syrian President speaks to leaders from UAE and Iraq as rebels reportedly take over Aleppo from the Syrian army.

Amid rebel advances: Assad stresses resolve 'in the face of all terrorists'

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI Director

Announcing the nomination on Truth Social, Trump says Patel "is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI Director

Expert:

Expert: Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

Dr. Yossi Mansharof, a researcher at the Misgav Institute, says Syrian rebel groups identified opportunity created by Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal. Prior to the offensive, he had warned of a potential Iranian invasion of Israel - via Syria.

Expert: Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

White House:

White House: War in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas released hostages

Video of hostages Edan Alexander a 'a cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror against citizens of multiple countries, including our own,' White House statement reads.

White House: War in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas released hostages

Mother of British hostage:

Mother of UK hostage: 'UN resolution would've been a death sentence for our loved ones'

'If UN & other international organizations had done their jobs, our loved ones would be home by now. Instead, we get excuses, fake support, & empty promises,' Mandy Damari, mother of British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, says at Sha'ar Hanegev rally.

Mother of UK hostage: 'UN resolution would've been a death sentence for our loved ones'

Israelis warned against traveling to Thailand

Terrorists responsible for abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai are planning further terrorist activity, potentially in Thailand, National Security Council warns.

Israelis warned against traveling to Thailand

Slandering Israel

Slandering Israel | Moshe Ya'alon: 'Israel conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza'

Former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon claims IDF is carrying out a population 'transfer' in northern Gaza. 'They're dragging us to occupation, annexation, and settling there.'

Slandering Israel | Moshe Ya'alon: 'Israel conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza'

Edan's mother:

Edan's mother: Netanyahu told me that conditions are right to bring them home

Following the release of the Hamas video of hostage Edan Alexander, his mother spoke at a rally in Tel Aviv about her conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Edan's mother: Netanyahu told me that conditions are right to bring them home

Footage from Rafah:

Footage from Rafah: Terrorists killed while placing explosives near Rafah mosque

Nahal forces continue fighting in Rafah, soldiers eliminate terrorists placing explosive devices near a local mosque; IAF takes out launch site in humanitarian area.

Footage from Rafah: Terrorists killed while placing explosives near Rafah mosque

Israeli official:

Israeli official: Hamas more willing to compromise, wants 'flexibility' from Israel

'Hamas wants to push for a deal, but they want Israel to show more flexibility,' Israeli source tells journalist Barak Ravid.

Israeli official: Hamas more willing to compromise, wants 'flexibility' from Israel

After just four days:

After just four days: Syrian rebel forces make significant gains in Aleppo

Syrian rebel forces nearing Hama as the country's military retreats towards Homs, reports say.

After just four days: Syrian rebel forces make significant gains in Aleppo