For 20 minutes
IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon for 20 minutes
Sirens activated in communities in the Western Galilee. IDF monitors and intercepts UAV launched from Lebanon. Fragments from the interception fall in Nahariya, no injuries reported.
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PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto
PA chairman's office says US veto of Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza encourages Israel to persist in its "crimes" against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
Over antisemitic posters
4 U. of Rochester students facing criminal mischief charges over antisemitic posters
Four students facing felony criminal mischief charges after allegedly posting “Wanted” posters targeting Jewish faculty members at the University of Rochester.
'I feel like bin Laden'
'I feel like bin Laden': Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, arrested following an FBI investigation that included undercover recordings of him allegedly making incriminating statements.
London:
London: Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag
London Metropolitan Police launch investigation into an incident in which a woman set fire to an Israeli flag at a venue hosting an event for Jewish university students.
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: UNSC resolution didn't link hostage release to a ceasefire
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller explains that the US chose to veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza because it failed to link between a ceasefire and a hostage release.
Human rights expert:
Human rights expert: US entertained idea of not vetoing until the last minute
Prof. Anne Bayefsky comments on Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire which the US vetoed: Now is not the time to lose focus. A Biden December surprise is still a distinct possibility.
Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, killed in Lebanon
Erlich, 71, was an expert on the history of the Land of Israel. According to an initial investigation he was killed while inspecting an archeological site in Lebanon after embedding with troops without proper authorization.
London:
London: Police say Imam's prayer calling to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime
Metropolitan police accused of 'two-tiered policing' after Imam's call to curse and destroy the homes of Jews weeks after October 7 said to fail to meet 'threshold' of a hate crime.
Watch:
Watch: Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza
8 helicopters from Jordan deliver 720 boxes of food, medical equipment, and hygiene equipment to Gaza.
Cleared for publication:
SFC (res.) Eitan Ben Ami killed in building collapse in Lebanon
Sergeant First Class (res.) Eitan Ben Ami, 22, from Jerusalem, was a soldier in the Commando Brigade's Maglan Reservist Unit.
Halevi in Lebanon:
Halevi in Lebanon: 'Our mission is clear— return residents to northern Israel'
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited southern Lebanon and held a situational assessment.
Hezbollah leader:
Hezbollah leader: 'Israel can not operate in Lebanon whenever it wants'
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his organization demands a total ceasefire and the assurance of Lebanese sovereignty.
New Zealand designates Houthis, entire Hezbollah as terror organizations
The government of New Zealand designated Hezbollah's political wing, in addition to its military one, as well as the Houthis in Yemen, as terror organizations.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: 'Israel made a mistake because its leaders were afraid of Putin'
Ukrainian President praises destruction of Iranian missile production sites by Israel, but laments lack of direct support from Israel following Russia's invasion in interview with Fox News' Yingst.
Severely wounded commander salutes fallen soldier | 'I ran to cover you and got hit'
The commander of the Kfir Battlion's Nahshon Brigade Lt. Col. Yoel Glickman, stood up from his wheelchair and saluted Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson, who fell in the battle where he was wounded.
US vetoes UN resolution demanding unconditional ceasefire
14 countries vote in favor of Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire irrespective of the fate of the hostages, resolution defeated thanks to US veto.
Jewish Congressman Jared Moskowitz slams 'dozens' of Dems for antisemitism
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) calls out dozens of members of the Democrat party for tolerating or spreading antisemitism, 'treating us like second-class and third-class citizens.'
‘You Just Hate Jews’
Sylvan Adams fires back at Roger Waters’ personal attacks: ‘You Just Hate Jews’
Canadian-Israeli philanthropist welcomes Waters’ challenge to a public debate and reiterates call for original Pink Floyd members, excluding Waters, to join a peace concert in Israel.
IPS chief:
IPS chief: 'Prisons with Nuhkba terrorists another front in the war'
Israel Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi participates in discussion at the Knesset National Security Committee on the issue of the Hamas Nuhkba Force terrorists who are imprisoned in Israel.
'Worst since Rabin assassination'
'Worst since Rabin assassination' | New details on flare attack on Netanyahu's house
Newly revealed details show that the four suspects planned the attack ahead of time and scouted out the area weeks in advance.
USAID announces new programs to foster Israel-Palestinian Arab cooperation
USAID announced seven new programs to foster peace between Palestinian Arabs and Israelis, which it stated "will strengthen and expand the network of peacebuilding organizations under the People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund."
US warns Iraq: Israel may attack Shiite militias
Diplomatic attempts to prevent Israel from striking in Iraq following daily launches from that country towards Israel have been exhausted, Arab reports say.
Fallen soldier Omer Gaeldor is son-in-law of Yaron Gispan, murdered in a terrorist attack
Adi, the widow of Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Gaeldor, who fell in Lebanon, is the daughter of Yaron Gispan, who was murdered in a terrorist attack, but his death was defined for 9 years as suicide.
Following Supreme Court compromise:
Labor Minister to sign on daycare subsidies following Supreme Court compromise
Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur backtracks refusal to sign off on daycare subsidies following Supreme Court compromise allowing yeshiva students' children to receive subsidies for three more months.
Over 65% turnout:
Over 65% turnout: In Gaza-border communities, incumbents win new terms
Sderot Mayor and two other incumbents win additional terms, runoffs likely in Sha'ar Hanegev.
Haredi minister slams:
Haredi minister slams: Judiciary holds a double standard
'Terrorists receive stipends until a special law is passed, but a yeshiva student loses stipends in a single day,' Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush tells Knesset plenum.
Yossi Dagan returns from US:
Yossi Dagan returns from US: 'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'
'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. We have US support,' says Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, after returning from meetings with US congressmen and senators in Washington.
IRGC general claims Israel 'defeated' militarily
US has suffered its greatest defeat since its founding, General Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the IRGC's Basij paramilitary, says.
Six young Arabs arrested in Shu'afat for violence
Police arrest five Arab teens and one Arab adult on suspicion of hurling firebombs, explosives, and rocks at security forces in the Shu'afat area.
After a 30-minute chase:
After a 30-minute chase: Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko
IAF pursues three Hezbollah UAVs for half an hour, attempting unsuccessfully to intercept them.
Iran offers to cap uranium stock if West abandons IAEA action
New IAEA documents show that Iran has proposed halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity on the condition that Western powers abandon efforts to pass a resolution condemning its lack of cooperation with the IAEA.
Instead of foreign airlines
Arkia and Israir to operate flights to the US, instead of foreign airlines
The two companies plan to lease European aircraft and operate ten weekly flights using foreign crews in order to lower prices for consumers.
Trump Joins Musk for SpaceX Starship launch
SpaceX launches the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket, as President-elect looks on.
Popular TV host
Trump nominates popular TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid
US President-elect nominates cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator.
Senate Maj. Leader-Elect:
Senate Maj. Leader-Elect: 'My message to Israel: Reinforcements are on the way'
US Senate Majority Leader-Elect John Thune says the US and Congress will act more supportive of Israel when Republicans take power in January.
Yelena Troufanov:
Yelena Troufanov: 'Sasha is my soul; without him, I have no life'
Yelena Troufanov celebrated her son Sasha's birthday, the second while he is still held captive by Hamas: 'He is my heart, my soul, my entire life. Without him, I have no life.'
Released for publication:
Released for publication: these are those suspected of firing flares at PM's house
Protest activists, Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh and Itai Yaffe, are the suspects in the firing of flares at the Prime Minister's residence in Caesarea last Saturday.
2 Israelis attacked after entering Arab village
2 Israelis rescued after being attacked by dozens of Arabs when they entered the village of Deir Ballut in Samaria.
State Department sanctions:
State Department sanctions: No distinction between Hamas military and political leadership
US imposes sanctions on 6 Hamas leaders for transferring weapons and funds to the Hamas war machine in Gaza.
