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Senior Israeli commentator

Senior Israeli commentator: 'Donald Trump is trying to make the world a better place'

Channel 12 News International Commentator and Foreign Editor Arad Nir says 'we need to keep our fingers crossed for Trump's success' following the announcement of the Board of Peace charter.

Senior Israeli commentator: 'Donald Trump is trying to make the world a better place'

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Watch: Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

Med school graduate involved in deadly criminal Negev shooting arrested in Ramallah.

Watch: Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

Report:

Report: Cost of living drops sharply in Gaza following ceasefire

Residents say food prices have collapsed due to a surge in aid and commercial goods, though severe cash shortages persist and many turn to digital payments.

Report: Cost of living drops sharply in Gaza following ceasefire

OU Women’s initiative to celebrate Third Nach Yomi Siyum with 22,000 women worldwide

The Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative is marking a major milestone this February, as more than 22,000 women across five continents celebrate the completion of the third Torat Imecha Nach Yomi cycle.

OU Women’s initiative to celebrate Third Nach Yomi Siyum with 22,000 women worldwide

Weapons and hideouts

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

IDF forces from the Kfir Brigade and Yahalom unit dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel east of the Yellow Line in Gaza, containing weapons and hideouts just hundreds of meters from Israel.

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

'Deep, simple faith'

Sergeant Major (Res.) Asael Babad laid to rest

Sergeant Major (Res.) Asael Babad, who succumbed to wounds sustained in Gaza was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His wife: 'As you would always say, that's how G-d wanted it.'

Sergeant Major (Res.) Asael Babad laid to rest

Israel Justice Organization Head praises IAC National Summit

Speaking at the IAC National Summit in Florida, Israel Justice Organization President Farley Weiss said the gathering reflects renewed confidence and unity among pro-Israel supporters in the US.

Israel Justice Organization Head praises IAC National Summit

Trump Admin

Trump Admin: Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin says deportation of anti-Israel acivist is a 'reminder' that green-card and visa holders are guests in the US and should 'act like it.'

Trump Admin: Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

5 MDA ambulances sent to Druze, Christian communities in Syria

Five Magen David Adom ambulances were handed over to Druze and Christian communities in Syria in cooperation with IFCJ and will be used to save lives.

5 MDA ambulances sent to Druze, Christian communities in Syria

Will Rafah Crossing reopen? Israeli official: 'We'll discuss it'

Israel announced it will hold cabinet discussions next week on reopening the Rafah Crossing with Egypt, alongside efforts to determine the fate of the last Israeli hostage, Ron Gvili.

Will Rafah Crossing reopen? Israeli official: 'We'll discuss it'

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits Tomb of the Patriarchs. 'The security of the residents is a top priority for IDF troops in the sector.'

Chief of Staff: Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

'He needed to die'

Mother of deceased infant leaves house of mourning to testify in favor of caregivers

Court releases caregivers at daycare where two infants died to house arrest.

Mother of deceased infant leaves house of mourning to testify in favor of caregivers

Report: Hamas reached understandings with Trump administration

Sky News Arabic reports 'understandings' between US and Hamas, under which Hamas will be recognized as a political organization.

Report: Hamas reached understandings with Trump administration

Herzog at Davos: Iran deserves change

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the pressing issues in the Middle East, says it 'boggles his mind' when those who attacked Israel don't come out in support of the Iranian people.

Herzog at Davos: Iran deserves change

Watch: Minibus delivers infiltrators straight to police

Police officers discover minibus carrying 20 Palestinian Authority Arabs who infiltrated Israel illegally.

Watch: Minibus delivers infiltrators straight to police

Defense Minister orders immediate enforcement for burning garbage

Amendment to security order to prevent burning garbage signed, allowing aggressive enforcement.

Defense Minister orders immediate enforcement for burning garbage

President Trump:

President Trump: 'We're going to have peace in the world'

Trump spoke today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to introduce his planned charter for the Board of Peace.

President Trump: 'We're going to have peace in the world'

Herzog:

Herzog: Netanyahu's case should have been resolved before pardon request

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Davos forum about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for pardon, stressing process will be done properly and only through the legal system.

Herzog: Netanyahu's case should have been resolved before pardon request

Hungarian university to operate medical school in Eilat

Eilat to launch pre-clinical medicine program in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University and University of Debrecen, strengthening local healthcare and education.

Hungarian university to operate medical school in Eilat

Supreme Court publishes name of 'imposter officer'

The Supreme Court has lifted a long-standing publication ban, revealing the identity of the “imposter officer" who infiltrated sensitive Southern Command facilities in the early days of the war.

Supreme Court publishes name of 'imposter officer'

IDF intercepts weapons-smuggling drone

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle ten firearms.

IDF intercepts weapons-smuggling drone

Lithuanian minister visits MDA

Lithuanian Health Minister visits MDA campus in Ramla.

Lithuanian minister visits MDA

Man threatens to harm himself, sets policemen on fire

One policeman moderately injured, two others lightly injured, after being set aflame by person threatening suicide.

Man threatens to harm himself, sets policemen on fire

Huckabee To Iran:

Huckabee To Iran: 'Take Trump seriously'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Iran should not disregard US threats just because they have not yet been realized.

Huckabee To Iran: 'Take Trump seriously'

Ex‑PA official:

Ex‑PA intelligence chief accuses Abbas leadership of 'systemic corruption'

Former PA intelligence chief Tawfiq al‑Tirawi accuses Abbas’s leadership of systemic corruption, warning he may reveal specific cases.

Ex‑PA intelligence chief accuses Abbas leadership of 'systemic corruption'

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

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Report: Trump, NATO chief outline Greenland deal that keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Trump and NATO’s Rutte discussed a Greenland framework that keeps Danish sovereignty while expanding US strategic presence, according to Axios.

Report: Trump, NATO chief outline Greenland deal that keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Hate crimes probed

Dozens of swastikas found in Brooklyn playground, hate crimes probe underway

Dozens of swastikas found in a Brooklyn playground on two separate days, prompting a Hate Crime Task Force investigation and strong condemnation from Jewish organizations.

Dozens of swastikas found in Brooklyn playground, hate crimes probe underway

House panel moves to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt

House Oversight votes to recommend criminal contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton over the Epstein probe.

House panel moves to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt

Strike on Iran? Former National Security Adviser doubts it

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror assesses why the US has not yet struck Iran, warning: “If Trump does nothing, Iran’s regional influence will grow stronger."

Strike on Iran? Former National Security Adviser doubts it

Following infrastructure work

Following infrastructure work: Jewish cemetery in Libya completely destroyed

The Jewish cemetery in the city of Derna in eastern Libya was completely destroyed following work to build a small power plant that began there about a year ago.

Following infrastructure work: Jewish cemetery in Libya completely destroyed

'No one will go to the army':

'No one will go to the army': Recordings of haredi rabbis revealed

The haredi rabbis leading the conscription bill were heard in recordings estimating that there will be no genuine attempt to enlist the haredi community, while the suspended budgets would still be reinstated.

'No one will go to the army': Recordings of haredi rabbis revealed

Driver who ran over haredi teen released to house arrest

The Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon released today to house arrest the driver suspected of fatally ramming a 16-year-old haredi youth near Kiryat Gat.

Driver who ran over haredi teen released to house arrest

Significant improvement in the condition of Justice Asher Grunis

A significant improvement has occurred in the condition of former Supreme Court President, Judge Asher Grunis, who suffered a stroke and was transferred to Ichilov Hospital.

Significant improvement in the condition of Justice Asher Grunis

Gantz claims

Gantz claims: 'A senior minister in the Cabinet leaked information during the war'

Blue and White chairman presents a bill to change the structure of the political-security cabinet and criticized the leaks from within it and the inability of its members to influence decisions

Gantz claims: 'A senior minister in the Cabinet leaked information during the war'

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Watch: Protester struck by vehicle near Jerusalem Chords Bridge

A protester was hit by a car this evening during a protest near the String Bridge in Jerusalem.

Watch: Protester struck by vehicle near Jerusalem Chords Bridge

Complaint: Woman exposed herself in front of haredi protesters

The "Yehudit" organization filed a complaint with the police against a woman who removed her shirt in front of a group of haredi protesters on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak.

Complaint: Woman exposed herself in front of haredi protesters

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

'Theater of the absurd'

'Theater of the absurd': Israel pulls out of Open Government Partnership

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s withdrawal from the Open Government Partnership, saying the body has turned into a political platform for anti-Israel activity.

'Theater of the absurd': Israel pulls out of Open Government Partnership