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Report:

Report: Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Netanyahu and his associates offered several MKs – including Danny Danon, Gila Gamliel and Boaz Bismuth – diplomatic positions abroad.

Report: Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Additional charges:

Additional charges: Sen. Menendez charged with accepting bribes from Qatar

Federal prosecutors unveil superseding indictment against New Jersey Democrat, allege he accepted gifts from Qatar.

Additional charges: Sen. Menendez charged with accepting bribes from Qatar

Two soldiers injured from anti-tank fire in northern Israel

The shooting comes hours after the elimination of Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas' second-in-command, in an attack in Beirut.

Two soldiers injured from anti-tank fire in northern Israel

'Do not be afraid':

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset: Do not be afraid

Iranian opposition leader Vahid Beheshti at the Knesset: You should not be afraid of attacking Iranian bases in Iran.

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset: Do not be afraid

Former Likud MK's car attacked with stones

Car of former MK Shevah Stern damaged in stone-throwing attack in Binyamin.

Former Likud MK's car attacked with stones

After antisemitism controversy

Harvard Pres. Claudine Gay resigns after antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Claudine Gay becomes the shortest-serving president in Havard history after refusing to condemn calls for genocide against Jews, plagiarism.

Harvard Pres. Claudine Gay resigns after antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Widow of combat soldier:

'The fallen's last will to us is to continue the war until we eliminate the enemy'

Wife of Cpt. Ori Shani, killed in battle at Kissufim, calls on Israel's government to continue the war in Gaza until we eliminate the enemy

'The fallen's last will to us is to continue the war until we eliminate the enemy'

Hamas' 2nd in command killed in Beirut explosion

Saleh al-Arouri, deputy chairman of Hamas’ political bureau, reportedly killed in car explosion in southern Lebanon.

Hamas' 2nd in command killed in Beirut explosion

Yeshiva student killed when wall fell on him in Jerusalem

Wall collapsed on a bed in apartment next to a building under renovation and fatally injuring a tenant, who was pronounced dead in hospital

Yeshiva student killed when wall fell on him in Jerusalem

MKs drop support for privatization under union pressure

Two of the supporters of a debate on privatizing state-owned companies have withdrawn their backing due to union pressure against the move.

MKs drop support for privatization under union pressure

PM to hostages' families:

Netanyahu to hostages' families: There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's softened

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

Netanyahu to hostages' families: There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's softened

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Dagash, 21, a resident of Maghar, was killed in battle in northern Gaza.

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Watch:

Watch: Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Rockets with ranges of 20 kilometers, weapons found in homes used by Hamas in El Bureij, Gaza.

Watch: Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Gallant:

Gallant: We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

Gallant: We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live

Car filled with explosives:

2 killed in ramming by car filled with explosives at Rochester, NY New Year's concert

FBI investigating possible case of domestic terrorism after man deliberately attempts to ram civilians leaving moe. New Years concert.

2 killed in ramming by car filled with explosives at Rochester, NY New Year's concert

MK promises:

MK promises: 'We'll finish the war and make order in the Supreme Court'

MK Tzvika Foghel responds to judicial activism, promises: 'We'll deal with Hamas, Hezbollah, and make order in the Supreme Court.'

MK promises: 'We'll finish the war and make order in the Supreme Court'

France:

French students launch petition to declare Oct. 7 ‘World Day Against Antisemitism’

French Muslim student who opposes Hamas launches campaign to have October 7. marked as the international day against antisemitism.

French students launch petition to declare Oct. 7 ‘World Day Against Antisemitism’

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Yossi Tzur, who lost his son in a bus bombing attack says any terrorists released must be ordered to keep far away from their victims.

Bereaved father: 'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Footage from Gaza: Battles in tunnel and an underground bunker

The 401st Brigade, Shaldag Unit, & the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit secured control of Hamas’ intelligence & control center in Gaza City.

Footage from Gaza: Battles in tunnel and an underground bunker

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses reports that Hamas' position on future prisoner swap deal is softening.

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Rabbi Eliyahu to Supreme Court

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to Supreme Court: No one authorized you, your ruling is not legal

'No one chose the judges, no one authorized them to cancel regular laws or the country's Basic Laws,' Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to Supreme Court: No one authorized you, your ruling is not legal

After 53 days:

After 53 days: Critically injured IDF soldier released to rehab

Elisha Medan, son of Rabbi Yaakov Medan, was critically injured while fighting in Gaza. Now, 53 days later, he will begin rehabilitation.

After 53 days: Critically injured IDF soldier released to rehab

Direct hit on town in northern Israel

Antitank missile hits Shlomi, but no siren sounded as it whizzed through the air.

Direct hit on town in northern Israel

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Local authorities claim that as many as 46 individuals were part of an Israeli operation to capture Palestinian Arabs in Turkey.

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Honenu director sues for claims about meeting with Netanyahu

Shmuel Medad, founder of Honenu, is suing journalist Uri Blau for reporting that Medad pretended his daughter was a hostage.

Honenu director sues for claims about meeting with Netanyahu

In home of Gaza commander:

IDF gains control of terror infrastructure in Gaza commander's home

IDF's 460th Brigade secures control of terrorist infrastructure embedded inside the residence of Hamas’ Gaza Brigade Commander.

IDF gains control of terror infrastructure in Gaza commander's home

Tel Aviv U professor to staff:

Tel Aviv U professor to staff: Don't wear 'Bring Them Home' apparel to class

'A shirt with the words, 'Bring them home now,' or, 'Together, we will win,' is a type of statement about the war,' Prof. Sivan Toledo says.

Tel Aviv U professor to staff: Don't wear 'Bring Them Home' apparel to class

Rare hybrid bird spotted in Israeli kibbutz

A rare cross between the western yellow wagtail and citrine wagtail has made its fixed winter home in a kibbutz in northern Israel.

Rare hybrid bird spotted in Israeli kibbutz

Syria claims: Israel attacked near Damascus

Alleged Israeli airstrikes cause damage at several locations near Damascus, Syrian media claims.

Syria claims: Israel attacked near Damascus

IDF locates long-range rocket launchers in central Gaza

IDF locates and dismantles long-range rocket launchers in central Gaza, destroys weapons production facility.

IDF locates long-range rocket launchers in central Gaza

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

Israel's war against Hamas has been named the number one topic to track over the course of the next year.

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

Top makeup brand clarifies:

Top makeup brand clarifies: Products sold on SHEIN are imitations

'We do not sell products to SHEIN, investigations revealed products in question are imitations,' Estee Lauder Israel clarifies.

Top makeup brand clarifies: Products sold on SHEIN are imitations

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: The notion that Russia is winning is only a feeling

Ukrainian President claims Russia is still suffering heavy battlefield losses.

Zelenskyy: The notion that Russia is winning is only a feeling

While speaking to reporters:

South Korean opposition leader stabbed while speaking to reporters

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung attacked during visit to city of Busan.

South Korean opposition leader stabbed while speaking to reporters

MK Tibi claims:

MK Tibi claims: Ben Gvir inciting to genocide

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

MK Tibi claims: Ben Gvir inciting to genocide

Military police investigating:

Military police investigating: Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Military police investigating: Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Knesset approves:

Knesset approves: Israel Katz appointed Foreign Minister

Knesset approves the appointment of MK Israel Katz as Israel's Foreign Minister. The appointment will take effect immediately.

Knesset approves: Israel Katz appointed Foreign Minister

The last rescue of 2023

The Israel Dog Unit helps find a missing person in a midnight search in the Tzfat region.

The last rescue of 2023

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza