Israel National News

Report:

Report: Trump mulling direct talks with Kim Jong Un

President-elect’s team reportedly exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader in a bid to reduce the risk of armed conflict through diplomatic efforts.

Following pogrom:

Following pogrom: Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history

City of Amsterdam announces that no traveling fans will be permitted at Ajax Amsterdam's Europa League home game against Italian club Lazio on December 12.

New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett

Channel 12 News poll finds that, should Bennett run at the head of a new party, both his party and the Likud would win 23 seats in the Knesset.

Lloyd Austin:

Lloyd Austin: Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon

US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.

After Cabinet approval

After Cabinet approval: Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

Agreement brings to an end the current round of conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Operated from a school

Operated from a school: IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.

WJC on ceasefire:

WJC on ceasefire: Vital step toward restoring security in the north

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.

Senator Graham:

Senator Graham: The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Cabinet’s decision to approve the truce is both correct and important

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

Biden on ceasefire:

Biden on ceasefire: What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel again

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

Rep. Mike Waltz:

Rep. Mike Waltz: 'Everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump'

'The Iran Regime is the root cause of the chaos & terror that has been unleashed across the region. We will not tolerate the status quo of their support for terrorism,' says Rep. Waltz on X.

Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israel will withdraw its forces gradually south of the Blue Line over a period of up to 60 days. US will simultaneously promote indirect negotiations to reach a recognized land border.

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

Netanyahu on Lebanon ceasefire: 'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

Sergeant Tamer Othman fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Othman, 21, from Kafr Yasif, a soldier in the Nahshon Battalion (90), Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

WJC head:

WJC head: Alleged dismissal of UN official over Israel reflects antisemitism

World Jewish Congress Pres. Amb. Ronald S. Lauder called the non-renewal of Alice Wairimu Nderitu as the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide after she declared that the war against Hamas does not meet the qualifications for genocide "disturbing."

Tragedy:

Tragedy: Newborn dies in Soroka Hospital hours after birth

Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva notified the Ministry of Health that a newborn died a few hours after birth, due to an unexpected placental abruption.

During siren:

Woman suffers cardiac arrest while running to shelter during siren in Kiryat Bialik

A woman in her 60s collapsed due to apparent cardiac arrest while running to shelter during a siren in Kiryat Bialik. First responders were able to restart her heart and resuscitated her.

Alan Dershowitz assembling 'dream team' to defend Israel at ICC

Famed American lawyer assembles team of former attorneys general, lawyers, and even former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to argue Israel's case following the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander

Over the past week, the Commando Brigade identified and eliminated an armed terrorist cell, including Hezbollah's regional commander in the area. The regional commander was responsible for conducting terror operations and rocket attacks on northern Israeli communities, including Metula.

With looming ceasefire:

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes as ceasefire looms

IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

Im Tirtzu head to PM: 'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

SA Chief Rabbi:

SA Chief Rabbi: It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

In the wake of the ICC’s malicious arrest warrants issued against PM Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Gallant, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein calls for a global realignment of democratic nations into a new United Nations of the Free World.

One killed, one severely injured, in traffic accident in north

Minibus collides with motorcycle carrying two young people near Basmat Tab'un in northern Israel.

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Ahmad Sabhi Hazima, commander of Hezbollah's operations unit in the coastal sector, eliminated near Tyre in Lebanon; IAF strikes 'Nasser Unit' targets near Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

The Civilian Board of Inquiry into the October 7th massacre has published its findings, finding a series of Israel's top officials responsible for the State's failures that day.

Soldier severely injured in Gaza, 2nd soldier hit by UAV in north

Reservist non-commissioned officer severely injured in battle in central Gaza, female soldier severely injured by UAV strike near Mt. Hermon.

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured during October 7th massacre, dies of his wounds

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, aged 23, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, was severely injured in combat near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.

Civil Administration chief:

Civil Administration chief: Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

'The IDF is subject to political echelon - if they decide we should be less harsh with Israeli settlements, that's what we do,' Civil Administration chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim says.

UN advisor fired after determining no genocide in Gaza

Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Kenyan who is the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, will not have her contract renewed after declaring that the war against Hamas does not meet the qualifications for genocide.

Bezalel Smotrich:

Bezalel Smotrich: US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

White House:

White House: Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Trump vows:

Trump vows: Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on his first day in office

President-elect announces his intention to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% increase on tariffs for Chinese goods already subject to duties.

Graham to Canadian FM:

Graham responds to Canadian FM: Should the ICC also come after the US President?

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who said Canada will abide by ICC arrest warrants decision: We will make it loud and clear that those countries who assist in enforcing the arrest warrants – even if they are close allies – will hit a wall of resistance in America.

Amid reports of ceasefire:

Amid reports of ceasefire: Woman in her 70s seriously injured in barrage on Nahariya

Woman in her 70s seriously injured and a man in his 80s suffers light injuries from impact of rocket which hit a residential building.

Special Counsel drops federal cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith announces he is dropping the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump regarding election subversion and mishandling of classified documents.

After murder of Rabbi Kogan:

After murder of Rabbi Kogan, Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

Trump's son-in-law and Abraham Accords architect reacts to murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, vows to redouble efforts to build a resilient and vibrant Jewish community in Abu Dhabi and achieve peace.

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Following the strikes on the terrorist command centers and the Hezbollah Executive Council control centers earlier today, the IDF conducted intelligence-based strikes on two of the council’s command centers and several other command centers.

Watch:

Watch: Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered in the UAE last week laid to rest in Israel.

In memory of Rabbi Kogan:

Two adults in Ukraine circumcised and named after Rabbi Kogan

Two adult Jews from Odessa were circumcised yesterday and named after Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates.