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Analyst: Our preconceptions are delaying our victory

Zvi Yehezkeli warns against allowing Gazans to return to northern Gaza: 'Terrorists will return in civilian clothes, place RPGs on porches.'

Analyst: Our preconceptions are delaying our victory

Haredi man arrested in Moldova for smuggling ecstasy

The suspect is an Israeli man who agreed to take several boxes of drugs to Moldova in exchange for $500 and a plane ticket.

Haredi man arrested in Moldova for smuggling ecstasy

Only three people knew about Hamas' planned massacre

A French magazine reports that several senior figures in Hamas found out about the plan only 30 minutes before it happened.

Only three people knew about Hamas' planned massacre

Watch:

Watch: Fighter plane strikes building terrorists used to launch antitank missile

Nahal Brigade soldiers direct IAF fighter planes to strike building hid in to fire antitank missile.

Watch: Fighter plane strikes building terrorists used to launch antitank missile

NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson

NBA's board of governors approves Adelson’s purchase of a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks from entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson

Colorado GOP appeals Trump ban in the state

Colorado Republican Party asks Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court ruling that removed Trump from Colorado’s 2024 ballot.

Colorado GOP appeals Trump ban in the state

On his 30th birthday:

On his 30th birthday: Oron Shaul's 'lost' video

The family of soldier Oron Shaul, whose body has been held by Hamas since 2014, publishes an old video of him on his 30th birthday.

On his 30th birthday: Oron Shaul's 'lost' video

New York:

New York: Anti-Israel protesters block road to JFK Airport

In another incident, major thoroughfare leading to the Los Angeles airport shut down by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.

New York: Anti-Israel protesters block road to JFK Airport

Building sustains damage

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights, building sustains damage

A remotely manned aircraft explodes in southern Golan Heights, causing damage to building. Pro-Iranian militia claims responsibility.

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights, building sustains damage

Top Israeli political pundit:

Top Israeli political pundit: '45% of the fallen soldiers are religious'

Amit Segal breaks his silence, noting that the religious Zionist sector is not given enough credit for its part in the war.

Top Israeli political pundit: '45% of the fallen soldiers are religious'

Report:

Report: Supreme Court to rule on 'Reasonableness Standard' Basic Law soon

Amit Segal reports Supreme Court to take unprecedented step of striking down a Basic Law while Israel is at war.

Report: Supreme Court to rule on 'Reasonableness Standard' Basic Law soon

Report:

Report: Shin Bet received intel about planned attack after Yom Kippur

The Shin Bet received a report during the summer that Hamas planned on attacking after Yom Kippur, but it was not marked as significant.

Report: Shin Bet received intel about planned attack after Yom Kippur

Watch:

Watch: Terror tunnels under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital exposed

In a joint operation of soldiers from the Yahalom Unit and engineering soldiers, the tunnel infrastructure and shafts were destroyed.

Watch: Terror tunnels under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital exposed

Anti-Israel disruption:

NYPD deploys thousands of officers to protect New Year's ball drop

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he is "sure" anti-Israel activists will attempt to disrupt Times Square ball drop after Christmas disruptions.

NYPD deploys thousands of officers to protect New Year's ball drop

The face of evil:

The face of evil: This is what arch-terrorist Mohammed Deif looks like now

Channel 12 published a new photo of the commander of Hamas' military wing. The report also stated that one of his legs is missing.

The face of evil: This is what arch-terrorist Mohammed Deif looks like now

IDF Chief of Staff in north:

IDF Chief of Staff in northern Israel: 'We will not return the residents without security'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that it will take time to safely return residents to their homes in northern Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff in northern Israel: 'We will not return the residents without security'

Watch:

Watch: London cyclist assaults Orthodox Jews

Man on bicycle assaults multiple Jewish men in Stamford Hill neighborhood as London sees hundreds of percent rise in antisemitism.

Watch: London cyclist assaults Orthodox Jews

YU President meets US Representative to discuss campus antisemitism

Leaders encourage students who are subjected to intimidation on the basis of their religion to take immediate action.

YU President meets US Representative to discuss campus antisemitism

Helmet-cam footage:

Helmet-cam footage: IDF forces battle terrorists in Gaza orchards

Forces discovered five tunnel shafts and multiple missile launch pits in orchards. They were assaulted by terrorists, who were eliminated.

Helmet-cam footage: IDF forces battle terrorists in Gaza orchards

Samaria Council report:

Samaria Council report: UN presents attacks against Jews as 'settler violence'

Investigation by Samaria Regional Council reveals UN presents misleading data to encourage global campaign against 'settler violence.'

Samaria Council report: UN presents attacks against Jews as 'settler violence'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville:

Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Both U.S., Israel Facing ‘Fight of Good vs. Evil’

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville was honored by IHF for his work on behalf of defending Israel and keeping America safe.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Both U.S., Israel Facing ‘Fight of Good vs. Evil’

Erdogan: Netanyahu is no different than Hitler

Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'is no different than Hitler.'

Erdogan: Netanyahu is no different than Hitler

IAF Chief of Staff:

IAF Chief of Staff: 'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Brigadier General Omer Tischler discussed the IAF's operations planning principles and addressed misleading claims about its operations.

IAF Chief of Staff: 'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Book by former MK found in home of Hamas terrorist in Gaza

Former Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah says terrorists were using his book to learn more about Israeli society.

Book by former MK found in home of Hamas terrorist in Gaza

Robert Kraft:

Robert Kraft: Antisemitism in US really scary, hate leads to violence

New England Patriots owner issues warning on rise of antisemitism in the US

Robert Kraft: Antisemitism in US really scary, hate leads to violence

'We are so proud of you':

'We are so proud of you': Bereaved father wore fallen son's uniform shirt and saluted

Captain (res.) Shaul Greenglick, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip, was laid to rest at the Ra'anana Cemetary.

'We are so proud of you': Bereaved father wore fallen son's uniform shirt and saluted

French priest, Shoah scholar:

French priest, Holocaust scholar: If Jesus was born today, he'd be kidnapped by Hamas

'The Holocaust by Bullets' author Father Patrick Desbois criticizes those who claim Jesus was Palestinian or not Jewish.

French priest, Holocaust scholar: If Jesus was born today, he'd be kidnapped by Hamas

Northern evacuees ask Biden to support action to allow them to return to their homes

'Lobby 1701,' representing 60,000 Israelis evacuated from north, as US Pres. to allow Israel to do what is needed to restore their safety.

Northern evacuees ask Biden to support action to allow them to return to their homes

Video:

Video: IDF commandos expose shafts of attack tunnels, destroy terror infrastructure

Dramatic footage shows IDF soldiers locating, eliminating, terrorists, destroying shafts of attack tunnels.

Video: IDF commandos expose shafts of attack tunnels, destroy terror infrastructure

Through the end of 2024:

Finance Minister extends exemption from sweet drinks tax - through the end of 2024

Following 'mistaken' release that tax on sweet drinks would be reinstated, Finance Min. Smotrich extends exemption through end of 2024.

Finance Minister extends exemption from sweet drinks tax - through the end of 2024

Staff Sergeant (res.) Elisha Yehonatan Lober laid to rest

Fallen soldier Yehonatan Lober's widow: 'The birth is in two months. You are coming, I'm not going alone.'

Staff Sergeant (res.) Elisha Yehonatan Lober laid to rest

Teen saves classmate who fainted during phys. ed.

Guy Alon noticed a classmate had fainted, and sprang into action, performing CPR and using a defibrillator to save his classmate's life.

Teen saves classmate who fainted during phys. ed.

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'Defeating Hamas is in the interests of the entire region'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari: 'Hamas has spent years turning Gaza into a terror stronghold, Hamas did not want progress and prosperity.'

IDF spokesman: 'Defeating Hamas is in the interests of the entire region'

Six terrorist eliminated after UAV strikes cell near Tulkarem

In Nur Shams, near Tulkarem, a terror cell hurls explosives at IDF forces, is taken out by IDF UAV.

Six terrorist eliminated after UAV strikes cell near Tulkarem

Rabbis condemn Hamas propaganda in NY Times

Op-ed by Hamas leader represents New York Times' 'long & sordid history of antisemitic bias,' Coalition for Jewish Values says.

Rabbis condemn Hamas propaganda in NY Times

Chilling photograph:

Chilling photograph: Three friends from kindergarten killed in Gaza and Re'im

Soldier who fell in Gaza and two men murdered at the nature party near Re'im stood next to each other in a kindergarten photo.

Chilling photograph: Three friends from kindergarten killed in Gaza and Re'im

Israel grants initial approval for sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza

Foreign Minister: 'The world promised us they were building a new Singapore – they used the money to build terror tunnels.'

Israel grants initial approval for sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza

Footage:

Footage: IAF, ground forces, work together to eliminate terrorist cell

Israeli Navy identifies, strikes, terrorists threatening ground troops.

Footage: IAF, ground forces, work together to eliminate terrorist cell

Nine dead following thunderstorms in Australia

Torrential rains and thunderstorms slam eastern Australia, bringing death and destruction.

Nine dead following thunderstorms in Australia

Turkey:

Turkey: TV anchor fired for displaying 'pro-Israel' Starbucks cup

TV news anchor in Turkey fired for appearing on camera with a Starbucks cup on her desk.

Turkey: TV anchor fired for displaying 'pro-Israel' Starbucks cup