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Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached, Israeli officials say

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached, Israeli officials say

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Administrative and supreme body of Hezbollah targeted in airstrikes in Nabatieh, Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Dahieh, and the outskirts of Beirut.

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Ritchie Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared'

Democratic Congressman reacts to abduction and murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, criticizes New York Times for writing that Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared' when he was kidnapped and murdered.

Ritchie Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared'

Netherlands:

Days before major Amsterdam demonstration, C4I faced disturbing attack by demonstrators

Attack on Christians for Israel Center in the Netherlands highlights tensions ahead of Pro-Israel demonstration

Days before major Amsterdam demonstration, C4I faced disturbing attack by demonstrators

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

An unknown arsonist set fire to the offices of the Kiryat Ekron Religious Council using a Molotov cocktail. Police are investigating.

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend, was released for burial. Funeral to be held on Monday evening in Kfar Chabad and Jerusalem.

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

Smotrich to chief rabbis:

Smotrich to chief rabbis: Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

During a working meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks with newly-appointed chief rabbis, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, about key issues to benefit Israeli citizens.

Smotrich to chief rabbis: Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

Labor Minister:

Labor Minister: 'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur calls to increase diplomatic and military pressure to bring hostages home. 'Time is running out.'

Labor Minister: 'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Bus damaged in attack in Gush Etzion

A public bus traveling on the al-Arub bypass road in Gush Etzion sustained damage, thought to be caused by bullets. Defense official: 'Marks were caused by a rock.'

Bus damaged in attack in Gush Etzion

Moving:

Moving: Wounded warrior dances again | 'I'm the best at falling and getting back up'

Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: 'I'm the world champion of falling and getting up again.'

Moving: Wounded warrior dances again | 'I'm the best at falling and getting back up'

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Olimpi Tohirovich (28), Makhmudjon Abdurrahim (28), and Azizi Kamilovich (33), named as suspects in murder of Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

One dead, multiple injured, after plane crashes in Vilnius

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius, Lithuania, airport, likely due to 'technical' reasons. Airport operations continue as usual.

One dead, multiple injured, after plane crashes in Vilnius

Following ICC ruling:

Following ICC ruling: Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant 'not enough,' death penalty must be issued for 'criminal' Israeli leaders, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei demands.

Following ICC ruling: Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

An Israeli civilian and soldiers were attacked by an Arab mob in Jerusalem. After rescuing the soldiers, the civilian was charged with assault.

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

Sirens in the Galilee:

One lightly injured following barrage on Nahariya

Hezbollah launches barrage of 20 missiles towards the Galilee, elderly man suffers shrapnel injury to his head.

One lightly injured following barrage on Nahariya

Israel weather:

Israel weather: Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Temperatures on Monday will be lower than the seasonal average and it will continue to rain. Temperatures to rise at the end of the week.

Israel weather: Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Estimate:

Estimate: Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

New report suggests that Iran may not have directed the terror cell which murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the UAE; Hamas, Islamic Jihad, suggested as possibilities.

Estimate: Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

'Heinous act'

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: Heinous act

WJC issues statement of condemnation following the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Jewish community in the UAE.

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: Heinous act

'Crime against the UAE'

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A crime against the UAE

UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an attack on our homeland, on our values and on our vision.

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A crime against the UAE

Austria:

Austria's far-right party wins state election in Styria for the first time

Austria's Freedom Party (FPO) achieves historic victory, a significant development following its strong performance in September’s general election.

Austria's far-right party wins state election in Styria for the first time

'A horrific crime'

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A horrific crime

White House National Security Council Spokesperson condemns murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an assault on the UAE and its rejection of violent extremism across the board.

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: A horrific crime

Moving:

Moving: Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

The family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza, celebrated his 50th birthday at their home in Psagot - without him. Yonatan Razel sang in his memory.

Moving: Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

Report:

Report: Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

Report: Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

New details

New details: This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

New details: This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Bennett:

Bennett: 'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addressed the two-state solution during a campus tour in the United States: 'I will not give them another state so that they can murder us.'

Bennett: 'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

New ships and arms

New ships and arms | Billions of shekels acquisition approved for IDF

Ministerial Procurement Committee approved several acquisitions including the Reshef project – the next navy corvette – as well as the acquisition of hundreds of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

New ships and arms | Billions of shekels acquisition approved for IDF

HFC Chief at impact site:

HFC Chief at impact site: 'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

Home Front Command Commanding Officer Rafi Milo visited a rocket impact site in Haifa. 'The resilience and steadfast strength of the home front enable the IDF to continue operating, striking, and hitting our targets— we will persist and continue to do so.'

HFC Chief at impact site: 'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

Report:

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

An Iranian flight from Tehran to the Syrian capital had to turn around after threats by Israel which feared that it was carrying ammunition, together with its passengers.

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

150 Hezbollah targets raided, dozens of terrorists killed

The 36th Division is concluding its second consecutive month in Lebanon with a lengthy roster of operational successes.

150 Hezbollah targets raided, dozens of terrorists killed

Moving:

Moving: What will the hostages' return look like?

A year after the implementation of the previous hostage deal, the Hostages Families Forum published a moving video depicting family members of those still in captivity celebrating upon hearing of their release. The video is followed by the tagline: 'An entire nation is waiting.'

Moving: What will the hostages' return look like?

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

The IDF noted that, through COGAT, it has transferred 323 patients, caregivers, and medical staff from hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip over the past few weeks.

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

Ari & Yanky Hill - Ma ani mevakesh

Brothers Ari and Yanky Hill join forces in an emotional duet music video, "Ma Ani Mevakesh". The unique melody was composed by Chaim Gold, with musical production and arrangement by Eli Klein and Yitzi Berry.

Ari & Yanky Hill - Ma ani mevakesh

Netanyahu vows:

Netanyahu vows: 'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

Netanyahu vows: 'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

2 weeks after warning of an emerging potential threat to Israelis in Thailand, the National Security Council raised the threat level and published updated guidelines for Israelis in the country.

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

Rocket attack on central Israel:

3 hurt in Petah Tikva, 2 in Haifa in rocket attacks on central, northern Israel

Red alert sirens activated in Tel Aviv area after rockets fired from Lebanon in second attack on the center of the country today. 150 rockets fired from Lebanon so far today.

3 hurt in Petah Tikva, 2 in Haifa in rocket attacks on central, northern Israel

Dr. Yehiel Leiter

Cabinet approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US

Cabinet unanimously approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US, to replace Ambassador Mike Herzog on January 24, 2025.

Cabinet approves appointment of Dr. Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to US

Israeli man murdered in Tennessee

Aviv Broeck, a young Israeli man from Rehovot who worked as a locksmith in Tennessee, was murdered and robbed after responding to a call from a client.

Israeli man murdered in Tennessee

Communities on 5 continents learn in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

One hundred and fifty communities on five continents participated in this year's Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning, marking four years since his passing.

Communities on 5 continents learn in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks