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Ukraine:

Ukraine: Jewish man killed in rocket barrage in Kharkiv

30-year-old Artem Reznik killed in a rocket attack on the city on Friday morning.

Ukraine: Jewish man killed in rocket barrage in Kharkiv

Report:

Report: US to bring back aircraft carrier from Mediterranean

Officials say USS Gerald R. Ford will leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where it was sent after the Hamas attack on October 7.

Report: US to bring back aircraft carrier from Mediterranean

MK Eichler eulogizes victim of Jerusalem terror attack

A memorial ceremony was held for Judge Rabbi Elimelech Wasserman, murdered at the entrance to Jerusalem one month ago.

MK Eichler eulogizes victim of Jerusalem terror attack

Israel Dog Unit speeds up training for security dogs

The recent changes to Israel's security situation have brought an increased demand for the unique advantages of a trained security dog.

Israel Dog Unit speeds up training for security dogs

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'No case where ground forces did not receive air support'

Hagari explained that the IDF is managing reservists to ease the burden on the economy while caring for operational needs.

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'No case where ground forces did not receive air support'

High-steaks in Gaza:

High-steaks in Gaza | The IDF soldier who grilled the first steaks on the battlefield

Matanya Yanai, an IDF bulldozer operator and civilian chef, grilled up some steaks for his fellow troops and made a cooking video out of it.

High-steaks in Gaza | The IDF soldier who grilled the first steaks on the battlefield

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza:

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

Chief of Staff Halevi assured the troops on the ground that they would receive the 'strongest possible fire support.'

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

New Year's Eve in Israel:

New Year's Eve in Israel: Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages

Prominent buildings all over the country were lit up yellow under the slogan 'Every Second is Critical.'

New Year's Eve in Israel: Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages

Arab affairs correspondent:

Arab affairs correspondent: 'Hezbollah is not deterred, this is what we have to deal with'

Shimrit Meir calls for transparency on the situation with Hezbollah. 'Incredible; returning to the mentality of lying.'

Arab affairs correspondent: 'Hezbollah is not deterred, this is what we have to deal with'

Watch:

Watch: 'Happy' New Year from the hostages' families

The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters sends 'wishes' to the world for the New Year.

Watch: 'Happy' New Year from the hostages' families

Two wounded in stabbing attack near Mishor Adumim

Two security guards were lightly wounded. The terrorist was neutralized.

Two wounded in stabbing attack near Mishor Adumim

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Internal criticism of Hezbollah growing

A leading Christian politician has voiced opposition to Hezbollah's strikes in Israel out of fear of Israeli retaliation.

Lebanon: Internal criticism of Hezbollah growing

Wounded soldier's heroic story

Wounded soldier's heroic story: 'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

Captain Kayam Buqra, severely wounded in Gaza, lost two friends in battle and was on the brink of death

Wounded soldier's heroic story: 'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

President's New Year post:

Herzog's New Year post: 'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

President Isaac Herzog called on leaders and people around the world to work for the immediate return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Herzog's New Year post: 'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

Watch:

Watch: Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers mark the end of Shabbat in the southern Gaza Strip with a musical rendition of the Havdalah ceremony.

Watch: Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

Serious debacle:

Serious debacle: Civilian impersonated a soldier, stole arms, took a photo with Netanyahu

Suspect arrived in southern Gaza posing as a military sapper, a combat soldier in the National Counterterrorism Unit, and a Shin Bet agent.

Serious debacle: Civilian impersonated a soldier, stole arms, took a photo with Netanyahu

The dogs who fight terrorists:

The dogs who fight terrorists: IDF canine unit detects and neutralizes threats in Gaza

Oketz Unit dogs such as Patrick and Toy accompany troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip.

The dogs who fight terrorists: IDF canine unit detects and neutralizes threats in Gaza

720 North American immigrants arrived in Israel since war began

Fourth quarter Aliyah requests up 142% from previous year. 50% of immigrants driven by Zionism, while 6% cite antisemitism as their reason.

720 North American immigrants arrived in Israel since war began

'Kill all infidels'

'Kill all infidels': Israeli Arab indicted for expressing support for ISIS

The 22-year-old Tira native called to establish an Islamic state instead of Israel and to kill all non-Muslims.

'Kill all infidels': Israeli Arab indicted for expressing support for ISIS

Binyamin Gov. to Biden:

Binyamin Gov. to Biden: Discard perilous idea of a Palestinain state

Binyamin Council Gov. Israel Ganz pens letter to US president warning that continued push for 2-State solution will lead to more bloodshed.

Binyamin Gov. to Biden: Discard perilous idea of a Palestinain state

Otzma Yehudit MK: Bennett is irresponsible and dangerous

MK Almog Cohen denounced former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for revealing Israeli operations in Iran.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Bennett is irresponsible and dangerous

Facebook suspends Libs of TikTok account

Citing unnamed violations of 'community standards,' Facebook suspends popular right-wing account that reposts videos of woke activists.

Facebook suspends Libs of TikTok account

Adnimation Announces Advisory Board to Fuel Growth

The Israeli firm, which specializes in helping online publishers grow, is welcoming a new board of executives to drive it forward.

Adnimation Announces Advisory Board to Fuel Growth

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Rocket launchers found in school, community center in Khan Yunis

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

Bodycam footage: Rocket launchers found in school, community center in Khan Yunis

IDF:

IDF: Two reservists killed in action in Gaza

The IDF has announced that Eliraz Gabai and Liav Seada were killed in action in Gaza.

IDF: Two reservists killed in action in Gaza

US Navy sinks Houthi boats attacking merchant ships

US Navy helicopters sank three small boats from Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen that were attacking a merchant ship in the Red Sea.

US Navy sinks Houthi boats attacking merchant ships

Netanyahu to South Africa:

Netanyahu to South Africa: Where were you when millions were killed in Syria, elsewhere?

PM responds to South Africa's demand ICJ investigate Israel for 'genocide,' says Israel's war 'without peer' in justice and morality.

Netanyahu to South Africa: Where were you when millions were killed in Syria, elsewhere?

Innovation Minister:

Innovation Minister: 'The day after must be decided by the full Cabinet'

Minister Ofir Akunis says that all decisions on the future of Gaza must be made by the full Cabinet, not by the more limited War Cabinet.

Innovation Minister: 'The day after must be decided by the full Cabinet'

Report:

Report: Indictment against Hamas to be largest since Eichmann

Israeli investigators and prosecutors are building a case against Hamas terrorists similar to the one against Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann.

Report: Indictment against Hamas to be largest since Eichmann

Nir Barkat:

Nir Barkat: Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid

Former Jerusalem mayor questions why Israel allows so much aid to go into Gaza while Hamas continues to hold 133 Israelis hostage.

Nir Barkat: Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

Fallen soldier's funeral to be held at Tiberias military cemetery this afternoon.

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

Troops discover preschool on outskirts of Shati turned into a death trap by terrorists.

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

Several cases of the disease, which is spread by insect bites, have been found in staging areas around Gaza.

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF carries out airstrikes, confiscates weapons in Tulkarm

The operation in Tulkarm, which began overnight, has so far included two airstrikes and dozens of terror suspects questioned.

IDF carries out airstrikes, confiscates weapons in Tulkarm

At least 140 Christians killed in Nigeria Christmas massacre

Muslim shepherds accused of carrying out 3-day massacre in over 20 Christian villages in Nigeria's Plateau state.

At least 140 Christians killed in Nigeria Christmas massacre

McDonald's Malaysia sues BDS movement

McDonald's Malaysia claims it lost profit due to BDS' call to boycott the chain over its alleged support for Israel.

McDonald's Malaysia sues BDS movement

'We need a public explanation'

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel: We need a public explanation

Senator Tim Kaine criticizes Biden administration’s announcement that it will transfer munitions to Israel, bypassing Congress.

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel: We need a public explanation

'Israel committing genocide':

'Israel committing genocide': Muslim organization welcomes ICJ action against Israel

Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomes South Africa's ICJ case against Israel, urges swift action.

'Israel committing genocide': Muslim organization welcomes ICJ action against Israel

After attack on Maersk vessel:

US shoots down Houthi-fired ballistic missiles after attack on Maersk vessel

US missile destroyer shoots down two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to a Houthi attack on merchant vessel.

US shoots down Houthi-fired ballistic missiles after attack on Maersk vessel