Qatari PM:
Qatari PM to hostages' families: Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult
Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.
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Berlin:
Berlin: Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew
Man assaults two people who were speaking Hebrew in Neukölln district before fleeing the scene.
IRGC commander:
IRGC commander: We are facing an all-out battle with the enemy
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vows to reach "the enemy" far and near amid tensions with Iranian-backed Houthis.
Former Mossad chief's message to hostages' families
Former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen urged families of hostages held in Gaza to pressure the government in order to secure their release.
Uproar in US:
Uproar in US: Sec. Austin was hospitalized, Biden wasn't told for days
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Eve, but officials in the White House didn't learn about it until Thursday.
Israeli doctor killed in accident in northern Romania
Dr. Lilian Kaufman, 73, from Kiryat Motzkin, killed in northern Romania. Her husband and two other Israelis lightly injured.
Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives
A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.
'Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into war - for the sake of Hamas'
IDF spokesman stresses: 'We have a duty to defend our people, Hezbollah is risking the future of the region.'
Hezbollah: We damaged strategic IAF control center
Hezbollah claims that its rocket barrages over Shabbat struck direct hits on the IAF air traffic control center near Meron.
Israeli secular actor:
Israeli secular actor: 'I want to go to synagogue, to learn Talmud, to put on tefillin'
Israeli actor Guri Alfi says he is not becoming religious, but that Judaism is nevertheless an inseparable part of him.
Transportation Minister accuses journalist of extortion
Miri Regev claims that journalist Ehud Yaari is attempting to extort her by way of threats to publish tweets from a Cabinet meeting.
Haredi rabbi: No rain? 'Acknowledge miracles'
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urges public to recognize 'outstanding, amazing miracle' of lack of damage by rockets launched towards Israel.
Watch:
Watch: Pence hears stories of saving lives under fire on October 7th
Former US VP Mike Pence visits MDA headquarters, sends special message to volunteers.
Yedidim founder Meir Weiner passes away
Meir Weiner (43), founded Yedidim in 2006. It has since become one of the most prominent volunteer organizations in Israel.
Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses
An official publication claims IDF troops exhumed 150 bodies and took them to an undisclosed location, as well as stealing organs.
IDF spokesperson reveals: New footage of Mohammed Deif
IDF footage reveals full picture of Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, leader of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military arm.
Commanders of Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion eliminated
IDF eliminates Ismail Siraj, Ahmed Wehbe, of Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion.
Hamas publishes video clip of fallen hostages
Hamas publishes video clip of deceased hostage Alon Shamriz, who was mistakenly killed by friendly fire during combat in Shejaiya.
Samaria terrorists preparing for offensive action
Video messages from terrorist organizations in the Samaria region show terrorists training to attack Israeli towns.
Live updates:
Live updates: Rocket hits Sderot City Hall
Sirens sounded in Zar'it, northern Israel, as ground operation against Hamas in Gaza continues.
Lt. Col. Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay fell in battle in Gaza
Lieutenant Colonel Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay, 31, fell in battle in northern Gaza.
Rare IDF strike near Sidon in Lebanon
Throughout the day, a number of launches were identified from Lebanon toward the areas of Yiftah and Avivim in northern Israel.
Jewish and proud:
Jewish and proud: Oldest journalist in the world celebrates 100th birthday
Walter Bingham, the Jewish man who holds the record for being the oldest journalist in the world, turned 100 today.
IDF reveals:
IDF reveals: Chief of Staff, ISA chief, tour tunnels in Khan Yunis
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, ISA chief Ronen Bar, tour Khan Yunis tunnels with special forces, commander of IDF's Southern Command.
IDF retaliates following massive volley of rockets from Lebanon
IDF identifies 40 launches from Lebanon, strikes terror cells, Hezbollah military sites and launch posts.
IDF neutralizes terror infrastructure in Gaza civilian's home
Egoz Special Forces Unit head cams show terrorists inside a school and terrorist infrastructure inside a residence.
IDF discovers military equipment in UNRWA medical clinic
IDF locates Nukhba military vests hidden by Hamas in UNRWA bags in a medical clinic.
Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command
Former US Vice President meets soldiers who have been protecting the northern border since October 7.
Families of hostages arrive in Qatar
Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.
Gantz against Netanyahu:
Gantz against Netanyahu: He must choose between unity and security - and politics
Minister Benny Gantz says Netanyahu is responsible for the incident in the Cabinet, in which ministers confronted Chief of Staff.
In response to rocket fire:
In response to rocket fire: IDF strikes Hezbollah command center in Lebanon
IAF fighter jet strikes Hezbollah operational command center in town of Blida. Earlier, three rockets were fired towards Kiryat Shmona.
$10 million:
US offers $10 million reward for info on Hamas financial networks
State Department offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to disruption of Hamas' financial mechanisms.
Hamas terrorist tunnel located under Blue Beach Hotel in the Gaza Strip
IDF soldiers identify and destroy Hamas tunnel located underneath hotel. Dozens of terrorists eliminated.
Galei Tzahal officer accused of sexual harassment of soldier
An officer in the station declared the incident 'a painful better for everyone, in which we find a predator in our midst.'
Naval commando fights for months on injured knee
A member of the Shayetet 13 naval commando unit has been conducting special operations in Gaza for months despite an injury in his leg.
Jason Greenblatt:
Jason Greenblatt: 'If Trump were president Hamas would not have attacked Israel'
The former US President's advisor said that the current administration has proven its full support for Israel.
Defense Ministry estimates:
Defense Ministry estimates: 12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war
Officials in the Rehabilitation Department are discussing the immediate need for more staff to contend with the influx of disabled veterans.
'Jordan is the enemy':
'Jordan is the enemy': Dozens protest outside Jordanian Embassy
Demonstrators protested Israel's relationship with Jordan and called for the ouster of the Jordanian caretaker of the Temple Mount.
Iranian President: October 7 will bring about end of Israel
Iranian officials rile up crowds against Israel and US at funeral of 89 people killed in ISIS bombing this week.
IDF destroys Hamas infrastructure in 'High-Rise' neighborhood
The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.
